Mix'n'Mingle 2025
| Date | 15 February 2025 |
| Location |
Sport Central Northumbria University Northumberland Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST |
| Capacity |
8 teams |
| Cost |
£100 |
| Social |
#mixnmingle |
M'n'M is back again baby! Again!
Big plans for this year have been paired right back due to, for reasons unknown, only a small number of teams registering interest. We still have eight teams competing over a single day, however, and this still looks to be a highly competitive and well-spirited competition.
Teams
Brown Masters
DH1
Newcastle Brown
Rag Tag Bunch
Catch Me If You Can
Gators
Pies
The Break-Fast Club
Links
The venue
Sport Central at Northumbria University is a fabulous large venue with three pitches housed in the main arena/hall, with plenty of balcony seating for chilling out and watching other games. It has long been the home of the annual Ultimate Resolution New Year tournament, and has become a regular venue for University Regional and National events, as well as our very own Something for the Weekend. The exceptional facilities have also been the home to the Newcastle Eagles basketball team for many years (prior to their recent relocation).
Close to the city centre for food, hotels and transport links, we think you'll agree this is a great place to play Ultimate!
We will be playing on the centre court only. When not playing, please watch the action from the balcony seating. Pitch areas are for players and coaches only please.
We have access to the Corry Room which is located behind Sport Central reception and you can access it from either side. This room should be used for post match calls, team talks and small warm ups etc.
Please don't block any corridors or fire exits, and please do not throw discs outside of the playing area.
Format & schedule
Format is two pools of four teams, followed by quarter finals, semi finals and finals. Seeding of pools is entirely random.
Games will be 21 minutes with a 3 minute gap.
The order of quarter final games may change at short notice depending on the placing of DH1 and Gators, as we aim to avoid any teams playing back to back games.
The semi final match ups may change at short notice to avoid repeat games from the pool stage if possible.
All games should end on the hooter, unless the scores are tied at this time. In that case finish the point to confirm a winner. No draws at any stage.
Once complete, please vacate the court as soon as possible to let the next teams on.
Mixed ABBA rules will be in play.
Any last minute schedule changes will be confirmed with teams via the captains WhatsApp group. Each team is welcome to a team disc which can be collected from HQ on the balcony overlooking the court.
Spirit of the Game
As is traditional at Mix'n'Mingle, we simply ask each team to nominate their top 3 opponents for SOTG. Teams are then awarded either three, two or one point(s) depending on how you rank them. You must use the online form for nominating otherwise your votes will not count, and if you don't complete the form, you cannot win the prize!
Votes should be submitted after the semi final stage so we can award a prize before teams begin to leave.
Prize-giving
There will be a very quick presentation of awards to the winners of the tournament and SOTG after the final. We'd like to get a photo of the winning teams so please bring all players if possible.
First Aid & Emergencies
First aid cover for this event is being supplied by the Sport Central staff when necessary. There will not be anyone with "eyes on" the event so in an emergency please send someone to reception.
It is recommended that teams have basic first aid with them - plasters, bandages, ice packs, paracetamol etc.
If necessary, the nearest A&E is the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Queen Victoria Road, NE1 4LP. This is a five minute drive from Sport Central, or a 15-20 minute walk.
If there are any emergency alarms at the venue over the weekend, please follow the instructions of sports centre staff and vacate the building as required.
Accommodation
No accommodation is provided to teams so please consider this before entering. The tournament venue is close to the city centre and there is a wealth of hotel, b&b or AirBnB options available.
