Replacing Mix & Mingle is always going to be a tough ask but we're aiming to do that and more by offering you 'Something for the weekend'! The aim is to couple our standard 24 team mixed division with a 12-16 team open division, making this one of the biggest indoor tournaments around. Saturday will see half of the teams competing in the morning session and half in the afternoon, with all teams squeezing in on the Sunday for the final rounds. If you've ever been to Mix & Mingle (or even the Sheffield Hat) you'll have an idea of what to expect - great fun, great atmosphere, great tunes, but very competitive high level Ultimate. SFTW also falls at a perfect time to be used as a warm up for both Mixed Nationals and/or Open Nationals.

Online schedule

Spirit scoring

If you need somewhere to unwind before, after or between matches, Valley Centertainment is just a 10-15 minute walk from EISS. Here you'll find a cinema, bowling, adventure golf and all the usual eateries (marked as Cineworld Cinema on the map). There's also Ice Sheffield just across the road from EISS if you fancy a bit of ice skating action! Meadowhall Shopping Centre is also just a short drive, or a couple of stops on the tram, away.

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There's a car park at EISS but with the athletics event that is also on, they will quite possibly be charging to park there (although they said that last time we used it and most people weren't charged). There's also use of the overflow car park at Ice Sheffield and apparently on street parking over the bridge is also free (these are all marked in blue on the map below).

Of course if you are staying in Sheffield, it's nice and easy to get the tram out to the venue. You need the Arena/Olympic Legacy Park stop (marked in red). You want the yellow route towards Meadowhall (download a timetable here).

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There are a few house rules to follow please:

On the field

- Mixed teams should be able to field either a 3 female/2 male or 2 female/3 male line at all times. The receiving/offensive team chooses how to line up and the pulling/defensive team must match. 

- All games are 17 minutes long and start and end with a hooter.

- There is a 1 minute gap between all games so leave the pitch quickly in order for the next games to start.

- At the end of all games, the match ends when the hooter starts. If the disc is in the air at this time, and is subsequently caught in the end zone, the goal will count. 

- Ties are allowed in all of the pool rounds.

- In the knockout rounds, if the scores are tied when the hooter sounds (taking in to account any discs-in-flight being caught), the match should continue until the next team scores a winning point.

- At the end of each match please write your score on the main schedule at HQ (we'll try and get these but we don't always have eyes everywhere so may miss something - just nominate a player to ensure we have all the correct scores).

- Please submit Spirit of the Game (SOTG) scores at the end of your play on Saturday, and then after each match on Sunday (you have far more time between matches on Sunday so no excuses!). We are using the standard WFDF scoring system and SOTG prizes are sponsored by Force Ultimate.

SUBMIT YOUR SPIRIT OF THE GAME SCORES BY CLICKING HERE

Off the field

- No throwing of discs outside of the sports hall area.

- Where possible please watch matches from the balcony or behind the netting. If you are on the sideline, please be very aware that you may be interfering with play, including making the game more dangerous for the players.

- The Badminton Hall is out of bounds to us.

- We have a small room opposite the changing rooms which can be used for bag storage. 

- The room at HQ can be used by all teams but the priority goes to those with babies and small children so just be respectful.

- Respect all other centre users and staff. Don't forget that SOTG applies to all aspects of a tournament, not just the playing.

- Fire exits are only to be opened in an emergency (they will set off alarms in the security office) and should be left clear of bags and belongings.

Unfortunately we are not in a position to offer accommodation for this event.  There are, however, are a number of hotels close to EISS or in the middle of town, or get in touch with your Sheffield friends for a free or cheaper alternative! If you get really stuck we may be able to help out but this is not at all guaranteed so please consider your accommodation before entering the event.

Here is a list of the recommended cheap hotel options and approximate distances from the tournament venue. 

Close to the tournament (0.2 miles)

Hotel Ibis Budget Sheffield Arena

Premier Inn Sheffield Arena Hotel

Close to city centre (2 miles)

Holiday Inn Sheffield

Holiday Inn Express Sheffield City Centre

Travelodge Sheffield Central

Hotel Ibis Sheffield City

Premier Inn Sheffield City Centre

Other (1.7 miles)

Travelodge Sheffield Meadowhall

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