Originally played with empty pie tins of the Frisbie Pie Company, Ultimate Frisbee has developed into a full-fledged sport.
The sport is officially known as Ultimate Frisbee and is a non-contact, self-refereed team sport played with a 175g-flying disc (commonly known as a frisbee).
How it is Played
Two teams play on a field that is rectangular in shape. On each end of the field is an endzone, with each team defending one endzone. A point is scored when a team brings the disc to their opponent’s endzone.
To get the disc across the field, it must be thrown by a player and caught by their teammate. When holding the disc, the thrower may not run with the disc.
The defensive team may obtain the disc if the offensive team drops the disc (does not catch the disc) or if they intercept a pass by the offensive team. The defensive team then becomes the offensive team.
Spirit of the Game
What makes Ultimate different from most sports is that it is self-officiating. This is because it is dependent on the Spirit of the Game (SOTG). SOTG is a form of sportsmanship that is elevated to a community level. Each player is responsible for knowing and enforcing the rules. Fouls and violations are called and resolved by the players. This encourages fair-mindedness, safe play, and clear communication. Competitive play is encouraged, but it is more essential to protect the basic joy of play through the fair enforcement of the rules.
Ultimate is an exciting sport that is easy to learn. It promotes respect and fair-mindedness especially during intense competition.
Irene 