FAQ's
Answers to your frequently asked questions
General
Must spectators pay to attend the event?
No – the WUCC is FREE ACCESS FOR ALL to attend! Bring your friends and family with you to watch the best display of Ultimate Frisbee. You’ll need accreditation for a number of things though. For parties and access to accommodation etc.
I understand a national team can only have maximum 4 resident non citizen players. Is this applicable for all categories or is the ratio lower? Can the national federation allow non resident non citizen player on a national team? If so, what is the player cap for this and will the federation need to endorse said non resident player during roster submission?
WUCC is a club team event – therefore the rules around rosters are somewhat more relaxed than National Team events. Teams attending WUCC should be referencing the WFDF Rules of Ultimate APPENDIX – Section D Eligibility and Roster Guidelines. (Page 18). SECTION D2 (Team Eligibility for CLUB TEAM ROSTERS). *the question above refers to rules outlined for National Teams and does not apply to WUCC. Your rostered players must be a member of the National Federation for the country they are playing for, they must also meet whatever other requirements your National Federation places on them – Your NF is responsible to endorse and sign off on your roster, so please reach out to them about your team composition if you have players that are not normally forming part of your club team.
Will there be childcare / day care?
The LOC are looking into the possibility of this but it is not guaranteed. Please see more information here on our website and we will update in due course.
Are there laundry facilities available?
Yes there is a laundry facility available on site. They are available with coin pre-pay use and you will need to bring your wash powder with you.
What is the climate like in Ireland in August?
The climate of Ireland can be described as a maritime influenced, mild and humid climate. May to mid-September is by far the warmest and generally the dryer time of year, relatively speaking. In summer, temperatures generally fall in a range of 15°C to 20°C, but sometimes they can reach up to 25°C or even higher.
Where are the nearest supermarkets and chemists / pharmacies?
We will provide a map of the local area closer to the tournament with details of all useful amenities.
What are the top restaurant / takeaway recommendations?
We will provide a map of the local area closer to the tournament with details of all useful amenities.
Where are the closest airports and what are the best transport links?
Airports:
Shannon Airport – 30 minutes drive from UL campus
Dublin Airport – 2 hour drive from UL campus
Bus links:
Eir Eagle – direct from Dublin Airport to Castletroy (10mins walk from UL) in 2.5 hours
Dublin Coach – direct from Dublin Airport to UL campus in 2.5 hours
Bus Eireann – coach service from Shannon Airport to Limerick City Centre
Can teams book training pitches at the venue in the days leading up to the event?
Yes, but this will be arranged at a closer date.
Will there be parking available at the University for players and spectators?
There is free parking on site at various points around the UL campus and at the official tournament accommodation on campus. Some car parks on campus are also paid. We will mark both of these clearly on the site map in the Event Guide.
Will the tournament provide catering/meal plans?
We will offer teams the option to book a range of meal plans for breakfast and dinner. These will be catered by the University of Limerick on campus restaurants which are all conveniently located within walking distance of the official accommodation and main pitches.
Sample menus will be shared with teams around March and bookings will open. Where possible it will include vegetarian / vegan options, however we cannot guarantee every allergy / preference can be accommodated.
When can teams collect their food / sit down for meals?
More details will be provided on this closer to the tournament. We will give teams guidance on the restaurants they should eat at and the times meals will be open. Food will be available later into the evening for those playing the late games of the day.
Teams competing at a WFDF sanctioned events are permitted to use the official event logo on their uniforms only. Official logo must be no larger than 4”/10cm wide and can be used only once on any piece of official playing uniform. (Light and dark competition jerseys and shorts only). The official event logo may not be used on non-uniform aspects intended for wear/use off the competition field. (Hats, long sleeves, warm-ups, bags, etc.) Use of the official event logo on uniforms does not mean that any team has any official connection or representation on behalf of the event. The use of official event logo in ANY other form outside use on playing uniforms is strictly prohibited. The event logo may not be used for printing in brochures, on promotional materials, adverts or discs. Any team found in breach of the uniform rules found in Section C of the Rules appendix
Uniform guidelines are here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jeEtFkmw2wSj24QJMn1kch_mnxlMrt3E/view?usp=sharing
Uniform rules are here https://rules.wfdf.org/documents/wfdf-rules-of-ultimate-2021-2024-appendix-v2-0/download
Logo Use is here https://wfdf.sport/events/permitted-use-of-event-wfdf-logos/
Accommodation
Is it correct that WFDF will be offering lodging at the university where the tournament is held? If so, will that lodging be available for spouses / children of players as well?
Yes, the tournament LOC will offer accommodation for booking on the University campus. Spouses and children can stay at this accommodation but priority will be given to players . All information about this, including specific accommodation FAQs, can be found here on our website: https://wucc.sport/accommodation/
Who can stay at the official tournament accommodation?
- Players and NPTS paying their respective tournament fees
- Partners / guests who wish to stay at the official tournament accommodation and attend social events must be event participants and pay the NPTS fee
Children (under 16) may only stay at tournament accommodation if they are accommodating their parents and have booked their own room, or are staying in the room with one of their parents for children aged 2 years and younger (For fire regulations, these children should be small enough to share a bed or to bring their own sleeping cot/mattress that fits in the room without obscuring the dormitory door/access way. Children under 16 do not need to pay the NPTS fee to attend the event with their parents)
Is it possible to get rooms for families on campus?
No, unfortunately the campus does not cater for family rooms and all rooms are single occupancy. Each individual will need to have their own room. Children aged 2 or under can stay for free. A limited number of cots will be made available. Families could for example request a four bed house on campus if there are two adults and two children staying. This should all be managed centrally by team administrators through our booking form. More information about all of this on the accommodation page of our website: https://wucc.sport/accommodation/
Are pets allowed in the campus accommodation? Are they allowed at the fields?
Pets are prohibited in the campus accommodation, unless they are for guide or care purposes. Pets are allowed at the fields but must be on a leash at all times.
When booking accommodations, what happens if we have an odd number (i.e. 25) for housing as all options appear to be in increments of four minimum? Would odd numbered players be grouped into a house or apartment with a different team?
Teams will not be grouped in with other teams if there is an odd number for housing. If the accommodation books out we may explore this option but it is likely there will be some rooms left unoccupied in the case of odd numbers.
How many bathrooms in 4 / 6 / 8 bed houses in the University campus?
All houses in Kilmurry Village have two shared bathrooms. All apartments in Cappavilla Village have en-suite bedrooms.
Is there an alcohol policy for the official tournament accommodation?
No, teams are free to drink alcohol at their houses/apartments in the official tournament accommodation. However, no alcohol can be brought into tournament venues such as restaurants, bars, marquees and pitches unless purchased on site.
Can People Share Rooms?
All rooms are designed to be single occupancy. We can not offer shared rooms for a number of reasons. The houses are designed for a certain occupancy, so a 6 bedroom house would have room for 6 people at the kitchen table, cutlery for 6 etc. Many of the rooms have double beds but the accommodation is designed for a specific amount of people. For instances, we are unable to have 12 people stay in a 6 bedroom house. There wouldn’t be enough space in the living/kitchen areas.
What is the price for Children?
Children aged 2 or under can stay for free. A limited number of cots will be made available. Children aged 3 or older will have to pay the same rate as adults and will be provided with the same accommodation. Children will not have to pay a player fee.
Can people stay outside the tournament dates?
Yes if players wish to arrive a few days early or stay late they can book accommodation for those dates. Any variation in dates can be accommodated and should be mentioned in the comments section of the booking form.
If you have expressed an interest in on site catering for your Team, sample menus and prices will be sent out to you in January.
How do we check into our accommodation?
Each official tournament accommodation village has a reception and teams booked in will receive more information closer to the time around check in times, reception contacts, etc. You will be able to collect your keys from the reception and find out key information you need to know.
Is there security at the tournament accommodation?
The University of Limerick has 24 hour security roaming the campus. However, we encourage all players to lock doors when leaving their houses/apartments and keep your valuables safe.
When will we receive details as to what facilities are at the tournament accommodation (specific to whatever site they are staying – eg, sink in room or en-suite etc)
Information should be provided in your booking confirmation and provided by the University Reservations team.
Is there wifi provided at the tournament accommodation?
All official tournament accommodation will have WiFi for players to connect to.
Will there be a great atmosphere at the tournament accommodation?
Most Definitely!
Registrations & Fees
Do children also have to pay the “Non-Player Team Support” (NPTS) fee?
Children aged 16 and under, and babysitters looking after kids under 8, do not need to pay the NPTS fee, they will be provided with full access to the event and field sidelines to be with their parents on all days. Kids and Babysitters will not be given access to the official event after party.
Do guests / babysitters / family members / etc. need to pay the NPTS (Non-Player Team Support) fee?
This depends on what your “guest” would like to do at the event. Examples:
- If your guest just wants access to the University campus to attend and view the event, there is no fee involved as they are just a spectator (currently there are no ticketing fees for the event, we may have tickets for Finals day but this is still TBC)
- If your guest wants access to official tournament venues, social events and parties, they will need to pay the NPTS fee
- If your guest wants to stay at the official University accommodation, they will need to pay the NPTS fee
Non-playing Team Support fees are for people traveling and associated with the team (coaches, medics, support, admin and guests) but are not taking the field to play. They will receive the same benefits as a player but will not be on any roster and are not entitled to play. Spectators are non-accredited individuals who will not be able to participate with the team or take part in any of the event or team functions and will be treated as spectators.
Must I show proof of WFDF Rules Accreditation level to participate?
Yes, all players on the team must have current WFDF Rules Accreditation. At least 50% or more of the team must hold ADVANCED with the rest holding STANDARD. The Captain, Spirit captain must hold Advanced Accreditation. Instructions on this will be in the PBB. Players should aim to have this done before roster lock to complete the testing, but we will not check until Event Registration through a check sheet. There will be spot checks on all teams at random throughout the event made by the SOTG team.
*Note: All players will be required to hold a current certificate of online anti-doping education – again, more information to follow in the PBB.
Where can I find championship rules?
On the website https://rules.wfdf.org/resources
I can no longer attend the tournament – can I get my player fee refunded?
Players fees are non-refundable, but are transferable to another player within your team. Should you have a medical certificate, please follow the process as outlined in the PBB and decisions will be made case by case.
Where do I get my accreditation card?
Accreditation cards will be provided to team leads/managers upon registration at the event.
Do I need my accreditation card to move around the tournament venues?
Yes, you need your accreditation to enter all official tournament facilities – restaurants, parties, physio tent, shuttle buses.
I lost my accreditation card – what do I do?
In the event you lose your accreditation, please speak to a volunteer at the Information Desk in the Main Tent at the UL South Campus site. There may be a small fee to cover the cost of producing a replacement. If you subsequently find your accreditation, please drop it back to the Information Desk immediately.
I have a SOTG issue after playing a match – who can I speak to about this?
An SOTG desk is located at the Information Desk in the Main Tent at UL South Campus. Please report your issues here and they will be escalated to the SOTG tournament group for review. If playing games at UL North Campus or TUS, please report your SOTG issues to the Information Desk on site which is marked on the event maps.
Spectators
Do spectators need to buy tickets to attend the event?
The entire event will be free for spectators to attend, including Finals days. Both the UL and TUS campus’ are open and free for the public to access.
Where will games be streamed and will they be free to watch?
We will have a streaming partner covering the event for those who want to watch online globally. Our aim is to cover the showcase field all week plus an additional field for most of the event. More details on where and how this broadcast can be accessed will be shared later.
Transport
What’s the best way to get between pitches?
UL South Campus and North Campus are within walking distance of each other. TUS is at another site and shuttle buses will run from UL to TUS each morning and afternoon. If teams are staying offsite, they will need to arrange their own transport to and from field sites. Driving and taxi are the quickest option. Public bus transport is also an option with regular routes running from the city centre to UL and TUS.