Sheffield Steal

Sheffield Steal is the only Club team in Sheffield, and has competed on the UK Tour in all three divisions (Open, Women's and Mixed). The squad is made up of a number of Sheffield University players, as well as some more 'experienced' individuals who live in the area.

Players have travelled quite a distance to represent Steal in the past, with many coming from Manchester, Leeds, York and Hull.

2008 was arguably Steal's most successful season as the club fielded two Open and two Women's teams at each of the UK Tour events throughout the summer, with the Open team finishing 10th at the end-of-season European Regional Qualifying tournament and the 9th highest team from the UK.

Contact the club : steal@sheffieldultimate.com

Whilst Ultimate has been played in the UK for over 30 years, Sheffield Steal was only established in 2003. The idea was to form a committed open and mixed team that could bring a new life to Ultimate in Sheffield and the surrounding area, combining the talent and experience of several ex-students living in the area with the youth and exuberance of the current crop of University players.

The club has had success in its short history, including participating at the World Ultimate Club Championships in 2006, and has had a number of members representing their country at International level.

Steal Ladies formed in 2006 and became an established Tour team the following year.

The 2009-10 season has been a period of transition for the club, following the departure of a number of long-serving players.

Despite finishing 8th at UKU Club Mixed Indoor Nationals in February, Steal failed to make an impact on the Mixed Tour this season and have only been able to field an Open team at one of the three Open Tour events. Steal Ladies have not competed in 2010.

There have, however, been a number of new recruits attending Thursday evening pickup sessions, and the future looks brighter as a fresh crop of student players grow their interest in the sport.

You can be sure that plans are being put in place to ensure the growth and sustainability of this great club!

Sheffield Steal - Open & Women's Tour 1 - 2008