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Los Angeles Aviators

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Los Angeles Aviators
SportUltimate
Founded2014
LeagueAmerican Ultimate Disc League
DivisionWest
Based inLos Angeles, California
StadiumLos Angeles Southwest College
Culver City High School
Occidental College[1]
Head CoachJeff Landesman
Playoff berths3
Websitewww.laaviators.com

The Los Angeles Aviators are a professional Ultimate team that competes in the West Division of the American Ultimate Disc League (AUDL). The Aviators played their first season in 2015.

History

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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.[2] During the ensuing offseason, the Aviators signed much of the LA talent pool, as well as luring some players from the San Jose Spiders.[3]

The Aviators earned their first AUDL playoff berth in 2016,[4] and advanced again the following season.[5] In 2018, the Aviators advanced to AUDL Championship Weekend.[6]

References

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