Skyd is celebrating 3 years of providing the ultimate community with a place for valuable analysis, insight, video and coverage. Since 2010, Skyd has acted as a voice for the community, communicating new ideas, announcing exciting new ventures and providing a platform for new contributors.
Skyd pioneered consistent and reliable tournament and season coverage and has changed the way we present ultimate media. Since its inception, Skyd's mission has been to grow the sport by enlightening and inspiring through informative and reliable media coverage. In doing so, we've brought our community closer together and strengthened its future.
We're running this 2014 Campaign to celebrate 3 years by providing our community with some awesome reward opportunities to help jump start our 2014 Programming.
The Impact
We listened to the feedback you provided through our reader survey and we're pleased to report that in 2014, we're evolving our format to
provide a more editorialized, more in-depth and story-focused view into the
ultimate world. Over the years, we've evolved from pure tournament coverage to a broader range of articles that focus on analysis,
strategy, culture, and the bigger questions surrounding the sport. The longformarticles
that have resulted from this change in mentality have consistently been
our most popular and most rewarding. In 2014, Skyd intends to take this trend to the next
level. True to the "Magazine" label at the end of our name,
articles will be longer, higher quality, and will cover varied,
interesting topics that break from the formula of "Team A beats Team B".
In addition, we will step into more sophisticated territory with consistent written columns by experts and in-depth video features (detailed below).
To
do that, we're moving Skyd onto a new web platform that will be easier
to navigate, and will present our content and the sport even better.
Your contributions ensure a future for Skyd and our mission of growing and uniting the sport of ultimate --- PLUS you get some sick rewards from our awesome campaign partners.
Where Does The Money Go?
Skyd is raising $12,000 to cover the costs of a new website and administration costs for our 2014 programming.
If Skyd doesn't reach its goal of $12,000, we don't get any of the funding. That means, no one gets any sweet rewards, there would be no new website for Skyd and no 2014 programming.
Skyd has been serving the ultimate community for 3 years through the untiring and unpaid efforts of scores of dedicated contributors. We really need your help at this time to take Skyd to the next level!
$12,000 = THE BARE MINIMUM [UNLOCKED] We did it! Skyd 2014 is a go as are all of our awesome partner perks. We'll have some awesome new columns, a new website and sweet features. You are the best!
13,000 = BRYAN JONES RETURNS + SKYD MOBILE [UNLOCKED] We're unleashing the bear! The adored Bryan Jones returns to Skyd with his column The Standler. The Standler will examine current trends, provide strategic analysis, and breakdown important moments across college and club ultimate. Plus we'll make Skyd mobile responsive!
$18,000 = YCC/Spring Reign Youth Coverage [LOCKED] You asked us for more Youth Coverage and this year we can make it happen! Skyd Magazine is coming to the Youth Club Championships and Spring Reign to provide extensive coverage that tells the story of the tournament. You'll be able to enjoy sweet videos from the event and read up about how awesome your team is. If we reach our 18k goal, Skyd will be at YCC and Spring Reign in style!
$20,000 = COLLEGE TOUR EXTENSION I [LOCKED] We'll bring the Skyd 2014 College Tour presented by Spin Ultimate out to two more awesome tournaments! Pres Day 2014 (Women's) and the Queen City Tune Up (Open) to provide some straight up kickbutt coverage (including feature videos and event analysis)!
$25,000 = ??? [HIDDEN/LOCKED] What's it gonna be?
$35,000 = ??? [HIDDEN/LOCKED] Too crazy to even reveal...yet.
You're going to like the way you swag.
$10 - The Feel Good
The Skyd Staff will list your name on a special supporters page.
+ PLUS You'll get one individual ebook copy of Callahan Award winner and ex-Sockeye Star Ben Wiggins' "Raise Your Game".
+ PLUS A 10% a coupon code for the Skyd Store will be emailed to you.
Both ebook and store coupon will be emailed to you post-campaign. Video release will be post-campaign.
+ PLUS the FIRST 15 within North America will receive an additional UltiCardsPlaybook.*
+ PLUS "Raise Your Game" ebook individual copy
RISE UP season pass code & coupon code will be emailed to you post-campaign following an online questionnaire to gather coupon choice.
$50 - Skyd Hat from VC Ultimate (Limited - 25)
You'll receive a special edition sublimated Skyd meshback hat from VC Ultimate! (Design by Jeremiah Boncha of Huckrs & Boncha dot discs.)
+ PLUS the FIRST 5 will receive an additional pair of limited-edition Skyd Friction Gloves!
+ PLUS all non-limited rewards above.
* Note: Please add $15 for international shipping (outside US/Canada).. All
rewards with physical items to be shipped internationally (outside
US/Canada) require an additional $15 for shipping. If you have already
contributed without adding $15, Skyd will ask for an additional shipping or will refund your money.
Gloves will be shipped post-campaign and following an online questionnaire to gather sizing information.
$60 - Skyd Jersey from SAVAGE Ultimate (Limited - 50)
+ PLUS the FIRST 5 will receive an additional pair of limited-edition Skyd Friction Gloves!
+ PLUS all non-limited rewards above.
* Note: Please add $15 for international shipping (outside US/Canada).. All
rewards with physical items to be shipped internationally (outside
US/Canada) require an additional $15 for shipping. If you have already
contributed without adding $15, Skyd will ask for an additional shipping or will refund your money.
Jersey and gloves will be shipped post-campaign and following an online questionnaire to gather sizing information.
$65 - Skyd Fund Disc from Discraft (Limited - 50)
The world's most popular 175g ultimate disc from Discraft. This baby is supercolor center-printed with some limited-edition Skyd Fund flavor. (Approved for Championship play by USAU!)
+ PLUS all non-limited rewards above.
* Note: Please add $15 for international shipping (outside US/Canada).All rewards with physical items to be shipped internationally (outside US/Canada) require an additional $15 for shipping. If you have already contributed without adding $15, Skyd will ask for an additional shipping or will refund your money.
Disc will be shipped post-campaign and following an online questionnaire.
$70 - Skyd Shorts from Spin Ultimate (Limited - 25)
+ PLUS the FIRST 5 will receive an additional pair of limited-edition Skyd Friction Gloves!
+ PLUS all non-limited rewards above.
Shorts and gloves will be shipped post-campaign and following an online questionnaire to gather sizing information.
* Note: Please add $15 for international shipping (outside US/Canada).. All
rewards with physical items to be shipped internationally (outside
US/Canada) require an additional $15 for shipping. If you have already
contributed without adding $15, Skyd will ask for an additional shipping or will refund your money.
$80 - Skyd Friction Gloves (Limited - 30)
Get your Friction on with a pair of limited-edition Skyd Magazine Friction Gloves!
+ PLUS all non-limited rewards above.
* Note: Please add $15 for international shipping (outside US/Canada).All rewards with physical items to be shipped internationally (outside US/Canada) require an additional $15 for shipping. If you have already contributed without adding $15, Skyd will ask for an additional shipping or will refund your money.
Gloves will be shipped post-campaign and following an online questionnaire to gather sizing information.
$100 - Skyd Duality Jacket from Five Ultimate (Limited - 35)
You'll get a one-of-a-kind Skyd Duality Jacket from FIVE Ultimate. This jacket features an embroidered Skyd logo and a gold Five patch.
+ PLUS all non-limited rewards above.
* Note: Please add $15 for international shipping (outside US/Canada).. All
rewards with physical items to be shipped internationally (outside
US/Canada) require an additional $15 for shipping. If you have already
contributed without adding $15, Skyd will ask for an additional shipping or will refund your money.
Jacket will be shipped post-campaign and following an online questionnaire to gather sizing information.
$250 - 50% Off Custom Five Reversibles (Limited - 20)
50% off a set of custom FIVE Ultimate reversibles.
+ PLUS all non-limited rewards above.
Printing not included. Must order at least 15 Revvies.
$500 - RISE UP Lifetime/UltiCards Package (Limited - 10)
Here's your chance to snag a lifetime pass to RISE UP Ultimate!
+ PLUS the FIRST 3 will receive a 30 minute coaching call with UltiCards founder & Toronto RUSH head coach Evan Phillips. (The Toronto RUSH went undefeated in their 2013 season winning the AUDL championship.)
+ PLUS all non-limited rewards above.
RISE UP Lifetime season pass code will be emailed to you post-campaign.
$3250 - The Ultimate Training Package (Limited - 2)
+ PLUS for Seattle or Portland-based players, RISE UP's Mario O'Brien will spend the afternoon with you critiquing your throws. Maybe you'll get tacos or something.
+ PLUS all non-limited rewards above.
US and Canada only. Outside of US and Canada must contact us before claiming reward.
$3500 - All-Star Coaching Clinic (Limited - 4)
Skyd is sending one of the best coaches in the world to you. Grab this reward and you'll get a coach of your choice to run an exclusive 2-day coaching clinic for your team.
Available coaches:
Ben Wiggins - RISE UP feature coach, Callahan Award winner, coach of Seattle Riot, 2-time Club Champion with Seattle Sockeye. [Focus: Skills & Strategy]
Lou Burruss - 2-time college championship coach with Oregon Fugue, author of Win the Fields blog. [Focus: Leadership & Sustainability]
Mario O'Brien - RISE UP Ultimate director, Seattle Sockeye, Rainmakers/Portland Rhino star. [Focus: Strategy & Leadership]
Brodie Smith - 2-Time College Champion with Florida Ultimate, Club Champion with Texas Doublewide, Everything Ultimatefounder. [Focus: Throwing & Skills]
+ PLUS all non-limited rewards above.
US and Canada only. Outside of US and Canada must contact us before claiming reward.
$4000 - Windmill Windup X Dream Trip (Limited - 1)
Pack your bags, because you're going to Amsterdam. Join the Skyd team as we journey to Amsterdam to cover the 10th Annual Windmill Windup. You'll be part of a once in a lifetime experience that you'll never forget.
Skyd will cover your flights, food, accommodation and more. You'll be a part of the Skyd coverage team as the official Skyd Secretary of Keeping it Real and will experience all of the awesomeness that is Windmill.
+ PLUS all non-limited rewards above.
$5000 - Skyd Coverage Package! (Limited - 3)
Skyd will come to your tournament anywhere on the globe and provide in depth coverage of the event (including: daily video recaps and more!)
+ PLUS all non-limited rewards above.
Contact us before selecting this reward at info@skydmagazine.com.
$10,000 - Five Ultimate HQ Party (Limited - 1)
Five will throw one of their famous parties for you and 150 of your closest friends. You'll be in charge of the guest list; Five will be in charge of games, snacks, refreshments and general tomfoolery. Boost it!
+ PLUS all non-limited rewards above.
Date and party details will be determined post-campaign.
Now for what another year of Skyd will be all about. Below you'll find just a slice of what Skyd has in store for the ultimate community in 2014. We hope you'll agree that our exciting 2014 programming is worth being a part of!
The 2014 College Tour
Skyd Magazine and Spin Ultimate are proud to announce our 3rd comprehensive coverage tour of the College Season. Skyd will bring you more coverage of some of this season’s biggest games, in-depth write ups and analysis, daily video recaps, weekly podcasts, MVP red jersey awards and more.
The
Callahan Award has been established to recognize the most valuable
players in men’s and women’s college ultimate. Each year the Callahan
trophy is presented to the man and woman who combine superior
athleticism with outstanding sportsmanship, leadership and dedication to
the sport of ultimate. In the eyes of his or her peers, the Callahan
winner is the personification of the ideal ultimate player.
Toronto GOAT Club Championships Documentary
Join Chasing Sarasota director Matt Mastrantuono as he takes you behind the scenes of the 2013 Club Championships in Frisco, Texas to follow the enigmatic Toronto GOAT. This 4-part documentary will be released in early 2014.
Coverage of Worlds in Italy
Skyd is heading to Lecco, Italy to cover the 2014 World Club Ultimate Championships.
Ultimate's First Four Decades
In partnership with Ultimate: The First Four Decades, Skyd will be releasing exclusive book content to share the unique history of our sport and commemorate the book in available on ebook. Learn about the founding of the UPA, Kenny Dobyns and the infamous New York New York and the Jose Cuervo Tournaments in Skyd's new series!
A Brand Spankin' New Website
With designer Andy Lovseth (The Huddle, Seattle Sockeye, RISE UP) Skyd is pleased to present a brand new presentation for Skyd. This new design will provide better organization, and an overall more engrossing experience.
Windmill Windup X Coverage
Skyd returns to Windmill Windup for coverage of the world's most fun and most far out event.
Win the Fields by Lou Burruss
In Skyd's most read blog, Lou Burruss waxes poetic on everything from trends to strategy, analytics and history in his new Q & A format.
Tyler Kinley Tweets
Tyler Kinley, Seattle Sockeye star and one of Twitter's more infamous hashtaggers, will be contributing to a blog that explores the relationship between ultimate and the chirpiest of social media.
Jim Parinella Returns
The legendary Jim Parinella of Boston's Death or Glory will reprise his highly popular blog to discuss the latest trends and topics in Ultimate.
The Ultimate Training Blog
Trainers Melissa Witmer and Tim Morrill team up to reveal tips, techniques and revelations about training for the sport of ultimate.
An Oral History of...
Writer Jeremy Ziskind wants to take you into the more compelling moments of ultimate history and interview those important people involved. How significant was RSD? What was it like to see Beau jump over a guy? Find out with our new series.
Inside the AUDL
Our popular video series will take you back Inside the AUDL for weekly video updates.
AND SO MUCH MORE!!!!
This campaign is all about supporting Skyd as a resource that grows ultimate and its community. For 3 years, Skyd has been honored to provide the community with a resource to learn and inspire. With your support we'll continue to push ultimate into new and compelling directions that make us proud to play the game.
Thank you.
Skyd and this campaign would not be possible without our amazing supporters and partners. We wish to sincerely thank all of our supporters and partners over the years who have believed in our vision for Skyd and have worked tirelessly to grow the sport that we're all so passionate about.
The Skyd Staff will list your name on a special supporters page.
+ PLUS You'll get one individual ebook copy of Callahan Award winner and ex-Sockeye Star Ben Wiggins' "Raise Your Game".
+ PLUS A 10% a coupon code for the Skyd Store will be emailed to you.
33 claimed
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$20 USD
[Presented by Ulticards]
A 10% online store coupon to your choice of VC Ultimate, SAVAGE Ultimate, Spin Ultimate, Breakmark or FIVE Ultimate. A coupon code will be emailed to you with your selection.
+ PLUS the FIRST 50 will receive an additional UltiCards drills deck.
+ PLUS a RANDOM 5 will receive a digital copy of Chasing Sarasota!
+ PLUS "Raise Your Game" ebook individual copy
63 claimed
RISE UP Pass Plus
$40 USD
Any one season individual pass to RISE UP Ultimate
+ PLUS 15% online store coupon to your choice of VC Ultimate, SAVAGE Ultimate, Spin Ultimate or Breakmark. [Replaces 10% coupon.]
+ PLUS the FIRST 15 will receive an additional UltiCards Playbook.
+ PLUS "Raise Your Game" ebook individual copy
31 claimed
Skyd Jersey from SAVAGE
$60 USD
Show off your support with a sweet limited edition Skyd jersey from SAVAGE Ultimate. (Design by Jeremiah Boncha of Huckrs & Boncha dot discs.)
+ PLUS the FIRST 5 will receive an additional pair of limited-edition Skyd Friction Gloves!
+ PLUS all non-limited rewards above.
26 out of 50 of claimed
Skyd Fund Disc from Discraft
$65 USD
The world's most popular 175g ultimate disc from Discraft. This baby is supercolor center-printed with some limited-edition Skyd Fund flavor. (Approved for Championship play by USAU!)
+ PLUS all non-limited rewards above.
8 out of 50 of claimed
Skyd Shorts from Spin
$70 USD
Take off in a pair of "One Giant Leap" Skyd Shorts from Spin Ultimate!
+ PLUS the FIRST 5 will receive an additional pair of limited-edition Skyd Friction Gloves!
+ PLUS all non-limited rewards above.
10 out of 25 of claimed
Skyd Friction Gloves
$80 USD
Get your Friction on with a pair of limited-edition Skyd Magazine Friction gloves!
+ PLUS all non-limited rewards above.
6 out of 30 of claimed
50% Off Five Reversibles
$250 USD
50% off an order of custom FIVE Ultimate reversibles.
+ PLUS all non-limited rewards above.
4 out of 20 of claimed
RISE UP Lifetime/RUSH Package
$500 USD
Here's your chance to snag a lifetime pass to RISE UP Ultimate!
+ PLUS the FIRST 3 will receive a 30 minute coaching call with Ulticards founder and Toronto RUSH head coach Evan Phillips. (The Toronto RUSH went undefeated in their 2013 season winning the AUDL championship.)
+ PLUS all non-limited rewards above.
3 out of 20 of claimed
The Ultimate Training Package
$3,250 USD
Morrill Performance's Tim Morrill will fly to your team and run an exclusive 2-day training clinic.
+ PLUS you'll get one full year of Melissa Witmer's The Ultimate Athlete Project.
+ PLUS for Seattle or Portland-based players, RISE UP's Mario O'Brien will spend the afternoon with you critiquing your throws. Maybe you'll get tacos or something.
+ PLUS all non-limited rewards above.
0 out of 2 of claimed
All-Star Coaching Clinic
$3,500 USD
Skyd is sending one of the best coaches in the world to you. Grab this reward and you'll get a coach of your choice to run an exclusive 2-day coaching clinic for your team.
Available coaches: Ben Wiggins, Lou Burruss, Mario O'Brien, Brodie Smith
(US and Canada only. Outside of US and Canada must contact us before claiming reward.)
PLUS all non-limited rewards above.
0 out of 4 of claimed
Windmill Windup X
$4,000 USD
Pack you bags because you're going to Amsterdam. Join the Skyd team as we journey to Amsterdam to cover the 10th Annual Windmill Windup. You'll be part of a once in a lifetime experience that you'll never forget.
Skyd will cover your flights, food, accommodation and more. You'll be a part of the Skyd coverage team as the official Skyd Secretary of Keeping it Real and will experience all of the awesomeness that is Windmill.
+ PLUS all non-limited rewards above.
0 out of 1 of claimed
Skyd Coverage Package!
$5,000 USD
Skyd will come to your tournament, anywhere on the globe and provide in depth coverage of the event (including: daily video recaps and more!)
+ PLUS all non-limited rewards above.
Make sure you email us at info@skydmagazine.com about it first.
0 out of 3 of claimed
Five Ultimate HQ Party!
$10,000 USD
Five will throw one of their famous parties for you and 150 of your closest friends. You'll be in charge of the guest list; Five will be in charge of games, snacks, refreshments and general tomfoolery. Boost it!
+ PLUS all non-limited rewards above.
