Salt Lake Lions
The Salt Lake Lions[1] were a professional Ultimate Disc team in the Western Conference of the American Ultimate Disc League[2] (AUDL). The team was purchased on August 15, 2012 by Jonathan Orlofsky. The first Lions' games were scheduled for April 2014.
| Founded | April, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Folded | 2016 |
| League | American Ultimate Disc League |
| Based in | Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Stadium | Taylorsville High School Stadium |
| Colors | Navy Blue and Gold |
| Owner | Jonathan Orlofsky |
| Head coach | Kenji Hood |
| General manager | Shane Barrow |
| Mascot | Lion |
| Website | www |
Originally, the AUDL had no plan to add a team in Utah due to their belief that there was low interest in Ultimate Disc for the area. Knowing that the AUDL wanted to have a Colorado team, Orlofsky proposed they add Salt Lake City as a venue in order to be able to include Denver. After careful review, the AUDL accepted the proposal in April 2012.
The first Salt Lake Lions' tryouts were held October 5 and 12, 2013.
After announcing a hiatus for the entire 2015 season, the rights to the team were purchased by the AUDL. The team was officially disbanded in 2016.[3]
The team had the following staff during the 2014 season: [4]
- General Manager - Shane Barrow
- Head Coach - Kenji Hood
- Assistant Coach - Craig Howering
References
- "Salt Lake Lions". Salt Lake Lions. Retrieved 2014-03-23.
- "AUDL". American Ultimate Disc League. Retrieved 2014-03-23.
- "Salt Lake Lions Season Cancelled". theAUDL.com. Retrieved 2015-08-06.
- "Salt Lake Lions Staff". Salt Lake Lions. Retrieved 2014-03-23.