Sublime is pleased to announce the team for the 2012 Open Season. We would like to thank everyone that has shown an interest in being part of Sublime for the upcoming season and thank all that have attended the selection and training sessions to date. We have been impressed with the skill and intensity on display as this early stage of the season and consider this to be a great foundation upon which to base the 2012 campaign. Congratulations to the following players (and development players* selected to train with Sublime):
Kyle Atkins
Jaxon Botje*
Jason Carr
Greg Chin
John Damiani
Max Daube
Paul Denyer
James Eley
Peter Eley
Sean Fourie
Glen Fowles
Sam Francoise*
Tom Hutchinson
Louis Masarei
Monte Masarei
Brenton McMorran
Ashvin Nair
Jeremy Nixon
Kyal Oh
Hamish Pope
Mike Tarn
Kendall Thorn
Paul Whittock
Regards
Paul Denyer on behalf of Sublime Selectors 2012
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Benny Haim Awards 2011
Benny Haim Awards night was held with our first Brownlow count for the MVP or "John Damiani" Perpetual Trophy.
Player's Player/Club Man - Bryan Peet
Most Improved - Peter Eley
And on the strength of some great games deep in the tournament a strong finishing Peley was edged out by one point by Jood Giovani ....
Most Valuable - John Damiani
So the trophies remain though Trickster, Bry Bry needs his award back!
Player's Player/Club Man - Bryan Peet
Most Improved - Peter Eley
And on the strength of some great games deep in the tournament a strong finishing Peley was edged out by one point by Jood Giovani ....
Most Valuable - John Damiani
So the trophies remain though Trickster, Bry Bry needs his award back!
Monday, April 4, 2011
Sublime 2011 Campaign Wrap
Sublime made a return to the pre-semis this year after a hiatus in 2010. In a cracking game Sublime lost to Colony Pillage (eventual 2011 champions) on universe point following two consecutive defensive breaks to bring the game to 14-14.
Stand out players included the ever consistent handling combination of Tom Tullet and John Damiani but also the defensive efforts of Peter Eley and Kendall Thorn were senational in this game. Paul Whittock also played a blinder giving Colony headaches as a great receiver and throwing option.
It was a testament to the quality of the match that Tex had to make one of the plays of the game to score the final point making a great layout catch with the disc literally a centimetre above the ground.
A successful campaign came to a slightly disappointing end with a loss to an energetic and seemingly endless lines of still fit players in the Firestorm camp. Credit to Firestorm as Nationals is a battle of attrition and is the nature of the sport but hopefully this will be the last year of the flawed cusp pool draw.
Anyway we didn't make the semi's as we would have liked too ... but we came as close as possible and definately displayed better maturity and mental toughness in defending leads against strong surges from Heads of State and Fyshwick United and even getting back into games against I-Beam and Colony Pillage.
As a still relatively young team these are important steps for the future and great building blocks for 2012.
Bring on the Benny Haim awards night ....
Stand out players included the ever consistent handling combination of Tom Tullet and John Damiani but also the defensive efforts of Peter Eley and Kendall Thorn were senational in this game. Paul Whittock also played a blinder giving Colony headaches as a great receiver and throwing option.
It was a testament to the quality of the match that Tex had to make one of the plays of the game to score the final point making a great layout catch with the disc literally a centimetre above the ground.
A successful campaign came to a slightly disappointing end with a loss to an energetic and seemingly endless lines of still fit players in the Firestorm camp. Credit to Firestorm as Nationals is a battle of attrition and is the nature of the sport but hopefully this will be the last year of the flawed cusp pool draw.
Anyway we didn't make the semi's as we would have liked too ... but we came as close as possible and definately displayed better maturity and mental toughness in defending leads against strong surges from Heads of State and Fyshwick United and even getting back into games against I-Beam and Colony Pillage.
As a still relatively young team these are important steps for the future and great building blocks for 2012.
Bring on the Benny Haim awards night ....
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
2011 Trainings
Gentlemen,
Time to fix up and look sharp for trainings in 2011 on Sundays and Tuesdays. Please let a member of the leadership group know if you cannot make training.
Cheers
Paul
Time to fix up and look sharp for trainings in 2011 on Sundays and Tuesdays. Please let a member of the leadership group know if you cannot make training.
Cheers
Paul
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Sublime 2011 Squad
The Sublime Leadership Group is pleased to announce the Training Squad for the 2011 Open Season. We would like to thank everyone that has shown an interest in being part of Sublime for the upcoming season and thank all that have attended the selection and training sessions to date. We have been impressed with the skill and intensity on display as this early stage of the season and consider this to be a great foundation upon which to base the 2011 campaign. Congratulations to the following players:
Kyle Atkins
Diego Carli
Jason Carr
John Damiani
Max Daube
Paul Denyer
Mike Donn
James Eley
Peter Eley
Glen Fowles
Brad Girvan
Michael Herbst
Sam Kirkham
Louis Masarei
Tom McCulloch
Ashvin Nair
Bryan Peet
Hamish Pope
Robert Prast
Mike Tarn
Kendall Thorn
Tom Tullett
Erun South
Paul Whittock
The 2011 Sublime Team to compete at the Australian Ultimate Championships in Brisbane will be announced following the team bonding weekend in Dunsborough on 29/30 January 2010. Individual feedback will be provided to players over the Christmas/New Years break.
All players named in the Training Squad above are offered the opportunity to attend both east coast weekends (Colony in Sydney - 26/27 February 2010 and BCI in Canberra - 12/13 March 2010). As previously indicated, attendance at these east coast weekends represents a major opportunity to test ourselves against some of the best teams from across the country in preparation for Nationals. It is therefore vitally important that we get good numbers to each weekend to ensure that we maximise the benefit to be had from each event, both as a team and individually.
Kyle Atkins
Diego Carli
Jason Carr
John Damiani
Max Daube
Paul Denyer
Mike Donn
James Eley
Peter Eley
Glen Fowles
Brad Girvan
Michael Herbst
Sam Kirkham
Louis Masarei
Tom McCulloch
Ashvin Nair
Bryan Peet
Hamish Pope
Robert Prast
Mike Tarn
Kendall Thorn
Tom Tullett
Erun South
Paul Whittock
The 2011 Sublime Team to compete at the Australian Ultimate Championships in Brisbane will be announced following the team bonding weekend in Dunsborough on 29/30 January 2010. Individual feedback will be provided to players over the Christmas/New Years break.
All players named in the Training Squad above are offered the opportunity to attend both east coast weekends (Colony in Sydney - 26/27 February 2010 and BCI in Canberra - 12/13 March 2010). As previously indicated, attendance at these east coast weekends represents a major opportunity to test ourselves against some of the best teams from across the country in preparation for Nationals. It is therefore vitally important that we get good numbers to each weekend to ensure that we maximise the benefit to be had from each event, both as a team and individually.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Sublime Tryout - 5th December 2011
Initially we had planned on having our final selection session on the 19th of December however WAFDA have recently announced the big skies 7 tournament for that day.
Thus we will be having a longer training session (3-6pm) on Sunday the 5th of December. Anyone who would like to be considered for Sublime 2011 will need to be in attendance. If you will not be able to attend this session you need to get in contact with the leadership group ASAP. Selections will still be made over the christmas break based on everything we have seen of you, however this session will carry some extra weight. Additionally it is planned to enter in multiple Sublime teams for the Big Sky Seven's tournament and use it to assess game play.
We require everyone to register on the AFDA event for the session on the 5th December, which can be found at http://www.afda.com/rego/showteam.php?teamid=8816. I know its a pain but it takes 2 minutes and allows us to plan the best session possible. Also shows that you can follow instruction which is a key part of our selection criteria.
If you have any questions please don't hesistate to ask.
Regards
Sublime Leadership group 2011
Thus we will be having a longer training session (3-6pm) on Sunday the 5th of December. Anyone who would like to be considered for Sublime 2011 will need to be in attendance. If you will not be able to attend this session you need to get in contact with the leadership group ASAP. Selections will still be made over the christmas break based on everything we have seen of you, however this session will carry some extra weight. Additionally it is planned to enter in multiple Sublime teams for the Big Sky Seven's tournament and use it to assess game play.
We require everyone to register on the AFDA event for the session on the 5th December, which can be found at http://www.afda.com/rego/showteam.php?teamid=8816. I know its a pain but it takes 2 minutes and allows us to plan the best session possible. Also shows that you can follow instruction which is a key part of our selection criteria.
If you have any questions please don't hesistate to ask.
Regards
Sublime Leadership group 2011
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
2011 Selections and Player Expectations
Sublime’s 2011 objectives for the club and strategies to implement these objectives, including identifying lessons learnt and new opportunities and skills we have as a team are listed below.
Objectives
• To be a successful and sustainable elite open club by fielding
o A semifinalist Nationals team - select the strongest team possible.
o A development team - To develop an increased high performance player base and skills set for 2012.
• To be a fun team where you enjoy play and get to know your team mates.
• To be a positive team to develop individual and team skills.
• To develop leadership and strategies for 2012
New Ideas/Areas for Improvement
• Increased Focus at training - Emphasis of team training quality
o Preseason (October-December)
o In Season Team Training/Tournaments (January – March) (Note Nationals is first weekend of April)
• Improved individual skills
• Team Bonding (weekend camps)
• More tournament play
In order to achieve the objectives defined for Sublime’s 2011 campaign below is a list of the club expectations. Expectations will vary for each team in terms of some training and financial expectations however all club members should be striving to achieve
Club High Performance, Development and Team Selection
Sublime will have two teams, a high performance (Nationals) team and a development team.
• The Nationals team will be selected based on a nominal skill level reflecting the potential of the team.
o The leadership group will therefore not select a particular team size for the championships, rather selecting based on the positive contribution individuals can make to the team and team balance. Some interstate players may be used where the leadership group determines they will be beneficial to the team and team balance. I
o Interstate players will not be used instead of WA players rather they would be added to team as defined in the above point.
• The development team will be selected based on fielding a Nationals calibre team for players looking to play more competitive ultimate outside of WA and to develop their individual game. The focus of this team will be geared more towards gaining experience.
• Players who are not selected for the Nationals team will have opportunities and will be encouraged to participate with the Sublime Nationals team in elite warm up tournaments to gain experience.
• Team selections will be made based on performance at training sessions and tryouts.
The general arrangement for selections is as follows.
o Tryout weekends - December.
o Teams announced – early January.
o Club Bonding weekend – mid/late January
o 2 x Warm Up tournaments (East Coast) - Feb/March (ie Club attendance - players drawn from both teams)
o Regionals – February
o Nationals – early April
In order to achieve the objectives defined for Sublime’s 2011 campaign below is a list of the player expectations.
Skills, Fitness and Gameplay*
• Able to throw consistent accurate forehands, backhands and hammers
• Able to throw confident passes in the wind and against a strong mark
• Able to play under pressure
• A high level of fitness and strength
• Able to play intense ultimate while maintaining spirit and good sportsmanship.
• Understand and execute the Sublime plays
• Able to play to the Sublime structure, and follow the leadership hierarchy.
*The Development team will have more relaxed criteria however players will be expected to strive to achieve this over the course of the season.
Training Requirements**
• Be punctual and focused at training. Sublime will train like it will play.
• Training will be one weeknight and one weekend session. This will involve some fitness, skills and scrimmaging. Most fitness and throwing skills sessions will need be done in your own time or in collectives of team mates.
• Training and bonding weekends will occur where increased focus is required. These will typically be followed by rest weekends.
• A calendar has been prepared to prioritise commitments over the season.
**The Development team will have a slightly varied training schedule. Please see the calendar for details.
Financial Commitments***
• You must be able to attend at least one eastern tournament (BCI, regionals etc) in addition to Nationals to increase high level game experience and create a better team attitude and chemistry. (Some exceptions may be made at the discretion of the leadership group based upon individual circumstances).
***The Development team will not be expected to participate in warm up events however; Sublime is expecting to have opportunities to play warm up events and will be looking to draw players from both the HP and Development teams. Further information will be provided as event dates and locations are confirmed.
Club Commitments and Communication
• Provide input and assistance to the club in order to implement normal operation of the club, whether it be coaching, administration, uniforms, fund raising etc and all players will be expected to contribute to these in order to run a great club.
• This year Sublime will operate with a buddy system whereby direct groups of players will be able to speak to a particular member of the leadership group. This will be the method of providing feedback to you the player and you providing (honest) feedback or constructive critiques back to the team. Issues raised will be best managed through this process and should be adhered to.
Objectives
• To be a successful and sustainable elite open club by fielding
o A semifinalist Nationals team - select the strongest team possible.
o A development team - To develop an increased high performance player base and skills set for 2012.
• To be a fun team where you enjoy play and get to know your team mates.
• To be a positive team to develop individual and team skills.
• To develop leadership and strategies for 2012
New Ideas/Areas for Improvement
• Increased Focus at training - Emphasis of team training quality
o Preseason (October-December)
o In Season Team Training/Tournaments (January – March) (Note Nationals is first weekend of April)
• Improved individual skills
• Team Bonding (weekend camps)
• More tournament play
In order to achieve the objectives defined for Sublime’s 2011 campaign below is a list of the club expectations. Expectations will vary for each team in terms of some training and financial expectations however all club members should be striving to achieve
Club High Performance, Development and Team Selection
Sublime will have two teams, a high performance (Nationals) team and a development team.
• The Nationals team will be selected based on a nominal skill level reflecting the potential of the team.
o The leadership group will therefore not select a particular team size for the championships, rather selecting based on the positive contribution individuals can make to the team and team balance. Some interstate players may be used where the leadership group determines they will be beneficial to the team and team balance. I
o Interstate players will not be used instead of WA players rather they would be added to team as defined in the above point.
• The development team will be selected based on fielding a Nationals calibre team for players looking to play more competitive ultimate outside of WA and to develop their individual game. The focus of this team will be geared more towards gaining experience.
• Players who are not selected for the Nationals team will have opportunities and will be encouraged to participate with the Sublime Nationals team in elite warm up tournaments to gain experience.
• Team selections will be made based on performance at training sessions and tryouts.
The general arrangement for selections is as follows.
o Tryout weekends - December.
o Teams announced – early January.
o Club Bonding weekend – mid/late January
o 2 x Warm Up tournaments (East Coast) - Feb/March (ie Club attendance - players drawn from both teams)
o Regionals – February
o Nationals – early April
In order to achieve the objectives defined for Sublime’s 2011 campaign below is a list of the player expectations.
Skills, Fitness and Gameplay*
• Able to throw consistent accurate forehands, backhands and hammers
• Able to throw confident passes in the wind and against a strong mark
• Able to play under pressure
• A high level of fitness and strength
• Able to play intense ultimate while maintaining spirit and good sportsmanship.
• Understand and execute the Sublime plays
• Able to play to the Sublime structure, and follow the leadership hierarchy.
*The Development team will have more relaxed criteria however players will be expected to strive to achieve this over the course of the season.
Training Requirements**
• Be punctual and focused at training. Sublime will train like it will play.
• Training will be one weeknight and one weekend session. This will involve some fitness, skills and scrimmaging. Most fitness and throwing skills sessions will need be done in your own time or in collectives of team mates.
• Training and bonding weekends will occur where increased focus is required. These will typically be followed by rest weekends.
• A calendar has been prepared to prioritise commitments over the season.
**The Development team will have a slightly varied training schedule. Please see the calendar for details.
Financial Commitments***
• You must be able to attend at least one eastern tournament (BCI, regionals etc) in addition to Nationals to increase high level game experience and create a better team attitude and chemistry. (Some exceptions may be made at the discretion of the leadership group based upon individual circumstances).
***The Development team will not be expected to participate in warm up events however; Sublime is expecting to have opportunities to play warm up events and will be looking to draw players from both the HP and Development teams. Further information will be provided as event dates and locations are confirmed.
Club Commitments and Communication
• Provide input and assistance to the club in order to implement normal operation of the club, whether it be coaching, administration, uniforms, fund raising etc and all players will be expected to contribute to these in order to run a great club.
• This year Sublime will operate with a buddy system whereby direct groups of players will be able to speak to a particular member of the leadership group. This will be the method of providing feedback to you the player and you providing (honest) feedback or constructive critiques back to the team. Issues raised will be best managed through this process and should be adhered to.
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