What is LAOUT?
LAOUT or Los Angeles Organization of Ultimate Teams is a network of Ultimate players in the greater Los Angeles area whose goal is to grow the sport of Ultimate by providing playing opportunities for people of all skill levels while promoting the Spirit of the Game.
Each Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall, LAOUT runs a different competitive league for people of all skill levels. Check out our League Page to learn more.
In addition to our four leagues we support an array of other ways to get involved in Ultimate including, Tournaments, Pick-up, Youth Events and Club Teams that cater to all skill levels.
We are also involved in giving back to the Ultimate Community in Southern California and around the globe. Check out our Community Page to learn more.
Mission
To grow the sport of Ultimate in the Los Angeles area by providing playing opportunities for people of all skill levels while promoting Spirit of the Game.
Vision
LAOUT’s vision is to create an inclusive, fun, and empowering community for all Ultimate players in Los Angeles, to turn LA into an Ultimate destination as we give back to our community at large, and to offer athletic, social, and educational opportunities with and for people who are as diverse as the city in which we play.
Goals
- Create diverse & sustainable playing opportunities for more people in the greater Los Angeles community.
- Create a community that more accurately reflects the city in which we live (i.e. the greater Los Angeles area).
- Formalize the LAOUT Board Structure for Long-Term Leadership & Growth.
- Utilize marketing & outreach to increase involvement in LAOUT.
Values
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion – LAOUT is home to all genders, sexuality, races, and religions; and we will not stand for hatred or discrimination of any kind. We will strive for diversity both on our Board and in the community at large.
Good Stewardship – there is a remarkable amount of leadership opportunity available in Ultimate (i.e. team captains, community organizers, committees, task forces, volunteers, & coaches). LAOUT should exemplify and teach good stewardship; not just of monetary resources, but of the resources we use as a community like equipment and fields.
Excellence – LAOUT is not only looking to develop programs and our players, but we are looking to develop them well. This means setting tangible benchmarks, building skill, running great events, and developing best practices in our communities.