Indiana Ultimate Foundation (IUF)
Indiana Ultimate Foundation is a non-profit organization created for the purpose of representing and driving the growth of Indiana's Ultimate community at each level of play. At the core of this organization is a President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary, who work alongside three Trustees to discuss the needs of our Ultimate community and develop ways to meet them. It is the purpose of the board to work collaboratively with committee chairs and the Ultimate community to overcome the challenges of each demographic, foster growth, and fulfill IUF's Mission and Vision Statement.
The Board
President: John Rempel
Currently I participate in recreational leagues and plan to continue competing in the Great Grand Masters divisions of USA Ultimate. I am also involved in coaching youth programs, including Lawrence North HS and INferno our states "All-Star" club team that competes in the U-20 Open division of USA Ultimate U.S. Open, Youth Club Championships.
I am extremely excited that IUF has created a "same-page" effort for the growth and development of all Ultimate in Indiana. I am proud that IUF is a USA Ultimate Affiliate Organization that allows us to provide numerous programs, events and benefits to Ultimate players and organizations state wide. My vision is that we will continue to foster a culture that allows the Ultimate community to share the fabulous virtues (character, relationship building, sportsmanship, and fitness) of the greatest sport on the planet earth with others that are unfamiliar with our sport; and to enhance and enrich the opportunities to participate for those that already love Ultimate! This will certainly create an environment where competitive club ultimate can thrive at the national level.
I am extremely excited that IUF has created a "same-page" effort for the growth and development of all Ultimate in Indiana. I am proud that IUF is a USA Ultimate Affiliate Organization that allows us to provide numerous programs, events and benefits to Ultimate players and organizations state wide. My vision is that we will continue to foster a culture that allows the Ultimate community to share the fabulous virtues (character, relationship building, sportsmanship, and fitness) of the greatest sport on the planet earth with others that are unfamiliar with our sport; and to enhance and enrich the opportunities to participate for those that already love Ultimate! This will certainly create an environment where competitive club ultimate can thrive at the national level.
Vice President: Anne Hemmelgarn
2018 updates coming soon!
Treasurer: Blake Vanderbush
I am originally from the west side of Indianapolis and have lived in Indiana my entire life. I started playing pick up Ultimate during high school but didn't play competitively until attending Ball State University.
Since college, I have participated in a number of city recreational leagues, captained USAU club teams, and played for the Indianapolis AlleyCats of the AUDL.
My hope for the IUF is that we will be able to expand the number of opportunities to play Ultimate in Indiana while also improving the level of competition. I also hope we improve the competitiveness of the top level teams in order to compete at a national level.
Since college, I have participated in a number of city recreational leagues, captained USAU club teams, and played for the Indianapolis AlleyCats of the AUDL.
My hope for the IUF is that we will be able to expand the number of opportunities to play Ultimate in Indiana while also improving the level of competition. I also hope we improve the competitiveness of the top level teams in order to compete at a national level.
Secretary: Carla Sweet
2018 updates coming soon!
Trustee: Anastasia Foster
2018 updates coming soon!
Trustee: Joey Cari
I got my start playing non-competitive ultimate with a group of friends from North Central HS in Indianapolis. We later founded the school’s first competitive club team, and would practice/play in the afternoon and on weekends against other groups from surrounding schools. During my undergraduate studies, I helped to found Anderson University’s first competitive club team, and went on to captain and act as president for several years.
Since graduation, I have played for various mixed and open club teams from around Indiana, as well as Indy’s AUDL semi-pro team the AlleyCats since its inaugural season in 2012. I have also participated in various leagues, pickup, teaching, volunteer, and coaching opportunities around Indiana. For 2 years, I acted as head coach of Indiana Wesleyan’s club ultimate team, and helped lead them to D3 College Nationals in 2016. Fun fact: I was present for the inception of Brickyard, Indiana’s elite open club team, and am actually responsible for its naming.
It is an honor to serve as Trustee for IUF. I seek for my community to achieve its greatest potential for growth, prosperity and longevity through the advancement and support of health, wellness, and other initiatives that empower all individuals to lead productive and sustainable lives. Ultimate is one way by which this can be accomplished.
Since graduation, I have played for various mixed and open club teams from around Indiana, as well as Indy’s AUDL semi-pro team the AlleyCats since its inaugural season in 2012. I have also participated in various leagues, pickup, teaching, volunteer, and coaching opportunities around Indiana. For 2 years, I acted as head coach of Indiana Wesleyan’s club ultimate team, and helped lead them to D3 College Nationals in 2016. Fun fact: I was present for the inception of Brickyard, Indiana’s elite open club team, and am actually responsible for its naming.
It is an honor to serve as Trustee for IUF. I seek for my community to achieve its greatest potential for growth, prosperity and longevity through the advancement and support of health, wellness, and other initiatives that empower all individuals to lead productive and sustainable lives. Ultimate is one way by which this can be accomplished.
Trustee: Open (voting ongoing)
2018 updates coming soon!
Committee Chairs
Merchandise - John Rempel (and Breakmark Apparel)
Programs - Open
Website/Technology - Jake Phillips
Events - Blake Vanderbush and Jared Payne
Promotion and Communication - Carla Sweet
Fields/Facilities - Blake Vanderbush and Jared Payne
Sponsorship - Kyle Cox
Fundraising - Matt Broadwell
Programs - Open
Website/Technology - Jake Phillips
Events - Blake Vanderbush and Jared Payne
Promotion and Communication - Carla Sweet
Fields/Facilities - Blake Vanderbush and Jared Payne
Sponsorship - Kyle Cox
Fundraising - Matt Broadwell
Competition Committee (advising)
Recreation/League - JJ Yarbrough
Youth - Jake Phillips and John Rempel
College - Travis Carpenter
Mens - Eric Leonard
Mixed - Paul Avilez
Womens - Emily Beasley
Masters - Josh Kemmerling
Grand Masters - Steve Lacrosse
Youth - Jake Phillips and John Rempel
College - Travis Carpenter
Mens - Eric Leonard
Mixed - Paul Avilez
Womens - Emily Beasley
Masters - Josh Kemmerling
Grand Masters - Steve Lacrosse
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Indiana Ultimate Foundation, Inc (2014) not-for-profit.
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