Information for Parents

Welcome.

We are thrilled that you and your child have chosen to become involved with Portland Ultimate - Youth (PUFFY). To help you understand the organization in which your child and you are a part of, please read the following descriptions of the PUFFY Mission, PUFF/PUFFY relationship and PUFFY Sponsored Events. It is our desire to use transparency to build your confidence in our organization.

PUFFY Mission: To develop opportunities for Portland area youth to learn skills, teamwork and leadship through Ultimate Frisbee.

PUFF/PUFFY Relationship: PUFFY is the Youth focused arm of Portland Ultaimte, a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity dedicated to the development of Ultimate in Portland.  PUFFY is the youth focus with a dedicated VP, board members, leaders and volunteers tho brainstorm, organize and produce events.  PUFF retains a quarter time Director of Youth Development, its first paid employee, to focus on creating opportunities for youth development.

PUFFY Leadership:

  • Joe Reistetter PUFFY VP
  • Monica Corbo, MANAGING DIRECTOR

PUFFY Sponsored Events:  PUFFY sponsorship means you have the Portland Ultimate's assurance that the event meets our standards which we believe are important in keeping PUFFY participants and volunteers safe.  These standards include PUFF insurance, legal background checked volunteers and official Medical Release and Liability Waivers.  We also require more than one adult be present at all times, ice for injuries and proper safety practices.  Our list of PUFFY Sponsored Events will be vigilantly maintained for your reference.  

**Do NOT assume that any event organize by a PUFFY volunteer is approved PUFFY Sponsored Event.  Please check the PUFF Youth sponsorship status for each event if you value the PUFFY assurance.

PUFFY Website: We are trying to develop the PUFFY website to be your go to resource for all things Ultimate. These pages, listed under the PUFF Youth banner, provide information about tournaments, coaches, how to make a team, how to get Ultimate into your PE class and much, much more.   If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at director@portlandultimate.org.

Thank you for being an informed and involved parent/guardian.