Los Angeles Aviators

Los Angeles Aviators
SportUltimate
Founded2014
LeagueAmerican Ultimate Disc League
DivisionWest
Based inIrvine, California
StadiumGreat Park Championship Stadium
Head CoachJeff Landesman
Playoff berths3
Websitewww.laaviators.com

The Los Angeles Aviators are a professional ultimate team based in the Greater Los Angeles area. The Aviators compete in the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA) as a member of the West Division. The team played their first season in 2015.

History

The American Ultimate Disc League formally announced the Aviators as an expansion team in October 2014, to compete in the West Division for the 2015 season.[1] During the ensuing offseason, the Aviators signed much of the LA talent pool, as well as luring some players from the San Jose Spiders.[2]

The Aviators earned their first AUDL playoff berth in 2016,[3] and advanced again the following season.[4] In 2018, the Aviators advanced to AUDL Championship Weekend.[5]

References

  1. ^ Eisenhood, Charlie (15 October 2014). "AUDL Announces Los Angeles Franchise". Ultiworld. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
  2. ^ Surmani, Alec (9 April 2015). "2015 AUDL Western Division Preview: Up For Grabs". Ultiworld. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
  3. ^ "The Ultimate Dream: Q&A with Los Angeles Aviators co-owner Daniel Smeltzer". Dana Point Times. 7 July 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
  4. ^ "Spiders look to ground Aviators in Saturday's semifinal at Foothill". Los Altos. 9 August 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
  5. ^ Popke, Michael (9 August 2018). "Radicals v. Aviators". Isthmus. Retrieved 5 June 2019.


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