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| Sport | Ultimate |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2013 |
| League | Ultimate Frisbee Association |
| Division | East |
| Based in | Toronto, Ontario |
| Stadium |
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| Colours | Red and Black |
| Owner | Jim Lloyd |
| Head coach | Adrian Yearwood |
| Championships | 1 (2013) |
| Division titles | 6 |
| Playoff berths | 7 |
| Website | http://theaudl.com/rush |
The Toronto Rush are a semi-professional ultimate team based in Toronto, Canada.[1] They compete in the Ultimate Frisbee Association’s East division.
The Rush joined the UFA in the 2013 season – when it was originally branded as the American Ultimate Disc League – becoming the first Canadian team in the league. They played their home games at Varsity Stadium and went undefeated that year, continuing their streak into the playoffs to take home the 2013 UFA Championship in their introductory season.
The Rush franchise has been the model of consistency. With five consecutive East Division titles, three appearances in League Championship Finals, and one UFA title in 2013, fans have come to expect to seeing this team excel on and off the field.[2]
The team relocated their home games to Monarch Park Stadium for the 2018 season, before moving back to Varsity Stadium.[3]
Robert Lloyd is the chairman of the Rush. For the 2023 season, their head coach is Adrian Yearwood. Their assistant coaches are Micheal Kukucska and Rob Jankowski.
The team played the 1st half of their 2024 home schedule at Lamport Stadium while their regular home stadium Varsity Stadium was undergoing renovations.[4]
Record
[edit]| Year | Reg. Season | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 16-0 | 1st East | Won Championship |
| 2014 | 13-1 | 1st East | Lost in Championship |
| 2015 | 13-1 | 1st East | Lost in Semifinals |
| 2016 | 12-2 | 1st East | Lost in Semifinals |
| 2017 | 8-3 | 1st East | Lost in Championship |
| 2018 | 13-1 | 1st East | Lost in Division Final |
| 2019 | 7-5 | 2nd East | Lost in Divisional Final |
| 2020 | Season canceled | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 | 3-6 | 2nd Canada Cup | |
| 2022 | 4-8 | 6th East | Failed to Qualify |
| 2023 | 5-7 | 5th East | Failed to Qualify |
| 2024 | 1-11 | 6th East | Failed to Qualify |
References
[edit]- ^ "Toronto Rush Ultimate". Retrieved August 22, 2013.
- ^ "About the Toronto Rush". AUDL. 2018-01-24. Retrieved 2018-03-21.
- ^ Zatzman, Louis (2018-05-19). "Meet the 'Steph Curry' of the Toronto sports team you have probably never heard about". The Athletic. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
- ^ "Toronto Rush to Split 2024 Home Games at Historic Lamport & Varsity Stadiums". April 23, 2024.
- ^ "Toronto Rush History". WatchUFA. 2018-02-15. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
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