The Tufts E-Men are a highly competitive college ultimate frisbee club founded in 1972. In addition to reaching the collegiate regional semi-finals and finals time and time again over that period, Tufts qualified for and played in the first ever Ultimate Frisbee College Nationals, in 1984. This inaugural tournament was held, organized, and run by Tufts.
As a perennial power in the New England region, we have enjoyed success at both the regional and national level. We compete in the open division of USA Ultimate’s college sector. Despite our school’s size we compete alongside traditionally Division 1 schools and we are proud to represent Tufts University on this elevated stage.
The students that make up our program come from diverse backgrounds and represent many different aspects of the Tufts community. We dedicate ourselves to both the competitive spirit and the dignified respect of the sport of ultimate frisbee. Off the field we hope to model the hard work, diplomacy and passion that Tufts Ultimate breeds.
Pax et Frisbus.
Contacting the tEAM
Interested in joining the team or contacting team leadership regarding tournaments, sponsorship opportunities or other matters?
Contact the captains with any questions: tuftsemencaptains@gmail.com
You can also follow us on instagram for more regular updates on TEAM happenings: @tuftsmensultimate
For live score updates during tournaments follow our twitter: @Tufts_Emen
THE TUFTS FUND
In 2017, a generous alum established the TUFTS Fund to help provide financial stability for Tufts’ Ultimate programs going forward. This exceptional and significant endowment is managed by Tufts University’s financial department, and is in a constant state of growth thanks to donations from alumni, family, and members of the Tufts Ultimate community. The Fund is invested as a part of Tufts University’s larger financial investments, and generates yearly deposits into the operating bank accounts of the E-Men and the E-Wo.
After an initial investment of $120,000 by the founding donor, the primary goal of the Fund is to reach $250,000 by 2022 - the 50th anniversary of ultimate frisbee at Tufts. Team leaders and coaches worked together to determine that an endowment of $250,000 would generate a yearly deposit large enough to fund the entire season’s basic needs for 25 players on each team. These basic needs include travel costs like flights, hotels, and rental cars, as well as tournament fees - costs which the players currently pay for out-of-pocket. If and when the Fund grows beyond $250,000, payouts will be used to cover travel extras like food, as well as development teams, and other initiatives.
Until all players’ costs can be covered equally, funds are allocated through a discrete, self-identified needs-based system. Much like a scholarship, this budget serves to bridge the gap for players who are unable to take on the financial burden of playing ultimate at Tufts without support. The goal is to create an environment where the monetary burden of playing college ultimate is not a factor in whether any student is able to participate.
Information on how to contribute to the TUFTS Fund is below. Thank you!
DONATING TO THE TUFTS E-MEN
Donations to our program are essential to helping us put together a successful season year in and year out - we appreciate each dollar, kind word, and hour of time that our community contributes. The Tufts Ultimate community is constantly driving us forward and it’s an honor to represent on the field.
There are two types of contribution to the Tufts E-Men:
- A contribution to the TUFTS Fund endowment that will be invested to support the TEAM in perpetuity
- A donation to the TEAM’s operating budget that will be available for immediate use
To make a contribution to the TUFTS Fund endowment:
Visit www.gotuftsjumbos.com/givenow3 and follow these two steps:
In the "Athletics - select from sub-menu” dropdown box, select: "Other".
In the “Other” dropdown box, type “Tufts Ultimate Frisbee Team Support Fund” to make a gift the operating endowment.
Complete all gift, biographical, and payment Information.
To make a contribution to the team’s Current operating budget
Visit www.gotuftsjumbos.com/givenow3 and follow these two steps:
In the "Athletics - select from sub-menu” dropdown box, select: "Other".
In the “Other” dropdown box, type “Club Ultimate Frisbee - Men” OR “Club Ultimate Frisbee - Women” to make a current use annual fund gift to either program.
Complete all gift, biographical, and payment Information.
To make a contribution by check
Send a check made out to “Trustees of Tufts College” with “Club Ultimate Frisbee - Men”, “Club Ultimate Frisbee - Women”, or “Tufts Ultimate Frisbee Team Support Fund” in the memo line to Mark Adzigian’s attention at the address below.
Mark Adzigian
Associate Director of Development for Athletics
80 George Street, Suite 300-2
Medford, MA 02155