After this eventful AUDL offseason, it is fair to say that the start of the 2018 season is going to be compelling. Numerous faces have switched allegiances, players have ‘retired’, franchises moved, and a new crop of talent has emerged as the dust settled. The 2018 DC Breeze organization fits right into these storylines.
Rules, Rules, Rules — Ultimately Similar, Ultimately Different
One of the defining features within the sport of ultimate is the difference in rules between the American Ultimate Disc League (AUDL), USA Ultimate (USAU) and the World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF). All three organizations offer their own versions of the rules of ultimate, but the majority of players in North America are most familiar with the USAU code. In the AUDL, several key differences compared to USAU rules combine…
Episode 33: Hot Air 2018 #2 w/ Nate Prior
BREEZE PODCAST: In the second episode of 2018 host Greg Esser discusses the challenging 2018 Breeze schedule before sitting down with 2017 breakout rookie Nathan Prior, who is excited to get started on his 2nd season for the team. They cover the offseason, the ability to develop handler chemistry, and Nate’s aversion to soap.
2018 Roster
It’s official… Our 2018 Roster. Welcome back to the returning players, and congratulations to the new faces who made it through our rigorous 3-week tryout process and earned a spot. Let’s Go Breeze!
Matt Dewhurst Named DC Breeze Director of Game Day Operations
The D.C. ultimate community got a lot tighter on Tuesday when the Breeze announced Matt Dewhurst as the new Director of Game Day Operations for the team during the 2018 season.
DC Breeze 2018 Schedule Breakdown
The DC Breeze announced the 14 game-schedule for the upcoming 2018 season a couple weeks ago. The schedule includes two cross divisional games for the first time, including the first ever game against the Pittsburgh Thunderbirds.
Breeze Sign Five More Ahead of Final Tryout Weekend
The Breeze signed five more players to the 2018 roster, all five of whom return to the team from last season: Austin Bartenstein- Handler Nate Castine- Hybrid David Cranston- Cutter Rowan McDonnell- Cutter Eric Miner- Hybrid
Breeze Will Play at Catholic University in 2018
The DC Breeze have announced that they will be playing their home games at Catholic University of America’s Cardinal Stadium for the 2018 season, as the team moves from Gallaudet University’s Hotchkiss field where they had played since 2015.
Saturday March 3 Closed Tryout Canceled — Sunday Tryout Still On
NOTICE: Today’s 1pm-5pm closed tryout has been canceled due to high winds. Tomorrow’s 9am-1pm tryout is still on.
WAFC YCC Tryouts Sunday March 4
WAFC is hosting YCC Tryouts to kickoff our 2018 Youth Club Championships (YCC) season. Youth players selected for YCC teams will represent WAFC and the DC region in the USAU National Tournament in Blaine, Minnesota this August 3 to 6, 2018.