About
What is Ultimate?
A far cry from playing catch with your dog, we'll pass this one off to USA Ultimate, the governing body of the sport in the United States. Check out their Discover Ultimate page here:
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History
Walla Walla Valley Ultimate was founded in 2021 as a 501(c)(3) public charity, non-profit corporation. We are actively seeking to increase the opportunities for recreational athletes to compete in the sport of Ultimate. Currently our finances are being reinvested into these opportunities, and any additional revenue is being invested into expanding availability to coaching for youth teams.
Who We Are
The officers and board members of Walla Walla Valley Ultimate are elected by the board of directors annually, and represent active players from Walla Walla and its surrounding areas who volunteer their time to bring playing opportunities to the community. If you have any questions, reach out to us at: info@wwultimate.com
Allison Henckel
VP Compliance & Operations
Allison Henckel fell in love with Ultimate her freshman year of college at George Fox University in 2011. Playing pick up was the highlight of her college experience. Embarking on the journey of single foster parenting in 2016, Jesus and Frisbee kept her sane. When moving back to her hometown Walla Walla in 2019, she thought her frisbee days were over. What a joy to find not only ultimate frisbee but some really amazing people making year 2022 the best one yet. She is thrilled to see the club grow and for more people to catch the frisbee love.
Justin Knight
Vice President Local Initiatives & Props
Justin Knight has been playing Ultimate since 2011 when he discovered his love for the sport in PE at Walla Walla High. As a Walla Walla native, Justin played with various local groups and Pasco summer league for several years. He played in college for University of Idaho Red Scare men's club, and served as capatin in his senior year. Since graduating from University of Idaho in December 2020, he returns to the Walla Walla Valley hoping to bring Ultimate back to life in the surrounding area.
Reach out or say hi at: Justin@wwultimate.com
Jake Kotzman
President, Treasurer
Jake Kotzman has been playing Ultimate since 2008. From Kansas City originally, he played for the University of Kansas HorrorZontals in college, and has played for various club teams in Kansas and Colorado including Prairie Fire and Love Tractor. He now hopes to spread his love of the sport not only to his three daughters, but to the entire community.
Reach out or say hi at: Jake@wwultimate.com
Michael Stanley
VP Innovation
Michael Stanley is a Walla Walla native who enjoyed playing Ultimate in high school until moving to Spokane to finish his Degree at Eastern Washington University. Upon returning to Walla Walla Michael rekindled his love for the sport and began playing with Walla Walla Valley Ultimate in 2021. He hopes to share his love for the sport by spreading awareness to local college students and the community.
Reach out or say hi at: Michael@wwultimate.com
Zack Hoffer
VP Community Outreach
Zack began playing in the summer of 2022, and hasn't looked back!
Ben Zeiger
VP Life Experience
Ben has been playing Ultimate longer than most. And mostly at a high level.
Founding Members and Past Board Members
Alex Edison
2021 - 2023
Alex Edison has been playing Ultimate in the area since he first moved to town to attend college 115 years ago. Conflicted after his first desire to become an old-timey-tie-folks-to-the-train-tracks villain (just a regular villain back then) came to an end after failing his ethics class, he decided to stick around and anchor the Walla Walla Ultimate community for generations to come. Guiding it towards its eventual formation as Walla Walla Valley Ultimate in 2021.
Reach out or say hi at: Alex@wwultimate.com