This is a great start for someone who wants to learn about the basics of ultimate frisbee. The united states olympic committee, empowered to govern amateur sport in the usa per the ted stevens olympic and amateur. While the standard usa ultimate rules apply including the contact call, the following modifications take precedence. If the disc is live or in play, the penalty for calling a timeout when. It is trusted that no player will intentionally break the rules. Ultimate frisbee rules and regulations are selfrefereed or selfofficiating.
Usau is currently transitioning its official rules to 20 yard end zones, which is what is used in official competition. Any negative and misrepresentation of usi ultimate frisbee and usi as a whole will be. History of ultimate frisbee the history of frisbee and. Decisions and appropriate disciplinary actions will be made by usi ultimate frisbee officers and usi as a whole. Rules and strategy of ultimate additional resources official rules usa ultimates 11th edition rules visual rules from montreals ultimate league, these help. I will abide by all rules and regulations applicable to the team imposed by usa ultimate, usi ultimate frisbee, and usi as a whole and event hosts. The game will consist of two 2 23 min halves with a 5 min halftime. We support our disciplinary system, which protects our sport and upholds its values. Auda is coordinating with usa ultimate and following both cdc and nys doh guidelines. Postponement of usa ultimate hs states 4272020 new york high school state championships, scheduled for may 2324, at bethlehem high school are postponed. Highly competitive play is encouraged, but never at the expense.
Games tied at the end of regulation will result in a tie. Gsu official ultimate frisbee rules go sports unlimited. How to play ultimate frisbee with your kids active for life. Rules of ultimate governed by the world flying disc federation. Primary among these is the spirit of sportsmanship which enables the. A frisbee pronounced frizbee, origin of the term dates to 1957, also called a flying disc or simply a disc is a gliding toy or sporting item that is generally made of injection molded plastic and roughly 8 to 10 inches 20 to 25 cm in diameter with a pronounced lip. Ultimate is a game for two teams of seven, played on a field similar in size to a football pitch see diagram. Games are played by teams of 4 on the field with a gender ratio of 22. The usau 20202021 edition rules are used at all ultimate canada events. Welcome to the official homepage of edina high school ultimate.
A player whose team is not in possession of the disc. A corec team needs a minimum of 6 players to start or continue a game. Ultimate frisbee rules players o a team consists of seven 7 players. The man behind the frisbee s success, however, was the southern californian ed headrick, hired in 1964 as whamos general manager and vice president of marketing headrick redesigned the pluto platter by reworking the mold, mainly to remove the names of the planets, but fortuitously increasing the rim thickness and mass in the process, creating a more controllable disc that could be thrown. Ultimate in 10 simple rules usa ultimate home page. Disc golf rules for recreational play dga disc golfs. Ultimate is a noncontact disc sport played by two teams of seven players. Alternatively, bring both hands together to grasp or clap the outside rim of the frisbee. Ultimate, also and originally known as ultimate frisbee, is a lowcontact team sport played with. These rules are based on the wfdf rules of ultimate 2017, so when compared with the previous indoor rules, you should see the latest version includes. As the national governing body for the sport in the us, the upa is a member of the world flying disc. We couldnt be more excited with the interest in the program continuing to rise each and every year. The spirit of the game guides how players referee the game and conduct themselves on the field. Ultimate was developed in 1968 by a group of students at columbia high school in maplewood, new jersey.
Official rules of ultimate 11th edition vancouver ultimate league. The last 18 metres at either end of the field are the endzones. Ultimate is a noncontact disc sport played by two teams of seven players with the objective of scoring goals. To get this calendar to sync to your mobile devices or other calendars please click the small navy blue square with the three horizontal lines on it.
The person with the disc thrower has ten seconds to throw the disc. Rules of ultimate australian flying disc association. All participants must have a valid phoenix card and be eligible for participation as listed in the elon university intramural sports participant guide. Although ultimate resembles many traditional sports in its athletic requirements, it is unlike most sports due to its focus on selfofficiating, even at the highest levels of. Ultimate frisbee rules current ultimate players association upa rules will govern play. Other basic rules are that players must not take steps while holding the disc, and interceptions, incomplete. The intramural sports supervisors will have the final decision on any and all discrepancies. Assumption of risk statement all intramural sports participants are responsible for their own medical expenses. Auda is coordinating with usa ultimate and following both cdc and nys doh guidelines and when appropriate will reschedule the event. Ultimate frisbee rules any intramural policies not mentioned here may be found in the intramural handbook. Mar 21, 2020 revised january 1st, 2018 note where the printed and pdf versions differ from the online version, the online version is to be followed. In 1970 chs defeated millburn high 4310 in the first interscholastic ultimate.
Usa ultimate is a notforprofit organization that serves as the governing body of the sport of ultimate also known as ultimate frisbee in the united states it was founded in 1979 as the ultimate players association, but rebranded itself as usa ultimate on may 25, 2010. All players are responsible for administering and adhering to the rules. All players are responsible for administering and adhering to the rules of ultimate. All play up to national level in north america canada and the u. The field a rectangular shape with end zones at each. I am an ambassador for the sport of ultimate frisbee and represent the ultimate frisbee team i am playing for, and the university of southern indiana. There will be no overtime during the regular season. From there click on preferences icalendar feeds and follow the instructions. It places the responsibility and freespirited reputation for fair play on every player. Initially players of ultimate frisbee as it was known at the time used a master disc marketed by whamo, based on fred morrisons inspired pluto platter design. Certain rules below have been modified by go sports unlimited. A regulation field is 80 yards by 40 yards, with end zones. Each point begins with both teams lining up on the front of their respective end zone line. Ultimate frisbee playing rules all rules are derived from the usa ultimate rule book.
Official rules and regulations of disc golf professional. The team that scores has the option of putting the disc into play from where the goal was caught, or bringing the disc up to the nearest point on the goal line and putting it into play from there. For a two handed sandwich or pancake catch, use two hands to catch the disc one hand up and the other one on the bottom. Aug 09, 2010 usa ultimate resource guide ultimate in 10 simple rules 1. Intramural ultimate frisbee games will be conducted under the rules of usa ultimate rules established for intramural play as follows and including the following modifications.
Usau rules the usau 20202021 rules are used at all ultimate canada events. The competition relies upon a spirit of the game sotg. Unless otherwise noted below, all usa ultimate rules apply. Unless specifically mentioned below, play is governed by usa ultimate rules. If a pass hits the floor, is intercepted or is caught out of bounds possession goes to the other side. The sport has a great amount of freedom and informality implicit in the rules. By participating in intramural sports, the participant agrees to abide by all intramural rules and policies. Rules of ultimate odsa ontario disc sports association. A goal is scored when you throw the disc to a member of your team standing or more likely running in the endzone your team is attacking. Ultimate frisbee, which emphasizes sportsmanship and mutual respect. Revised january 1st, 2018 note where the printed and pdf versions differ from the online version, the online version is to be followed.
The playing field size is a rectangle shape measuring 18m x 30m. The field a rectangular shape 110 yards by 40 yards including two. Deletions are marked with a strikethrough and insertions are underlined. Ultimate, also and originally known as ultimate frisbee, is a lowcontact team sport played with a flying disc. Ultimate is a sevenaside team sport played with a flying disc. Pdf version of the 202021 rules outlining every change from the 11th edition. Any participant unsure of hisher physical condition should check with their physician or the. A pamphlet outliving the rules of ultimate frisbee.
Spirit of the game refers to how ultimate relies upon a spirit of sportsmanship that places the responsibility for fair play on the player. Ultimate relies upon a spirit of the game that places the responsibility for fair play on every player. Ultimate frisbee code of conduct and will result in disciplinary actions, potentially removal from ultimate frisbee club, towards members. A corec team consists of 8 players max 4 players of either gender. Please note portions of this rulebook were taken directly from usa ultimate intramural rules. Read about the basic rules of ultimate frisbee, learn about the novice rules, watch some game play, and appreciate the spirit of the game. Section by section overview of the major changes from the 11th edition. Usa ultimate has revised the official rules of ultimate for. Wfdf rules of ultimate 2017 world flying disc federation. As of january 1st 2020, huc abides by the usaus 20202021 rules.
Code of conduct usi ultimate frisbee expects all members to abide by the following code of conduct. Competitive and playful, challenging, and sometimes ridiculous. In 1991, the ultrastar was created and introduced to tournament play in 1981 1979ultimate players association is formed. Part 1 of my ultimate frisbee quiz series covering pages 14 of the usa ultimate rulebook. Ultimate is a noncontact, selfofficiated disc sport played by two teams of seven players. Pdf version of the 20202021 rules full list of 2020 college regular season events. Hellring, silver, and hines developed the first and second edition of rules of ultimate frisbee.
Disc federation, a nonprofit corporation registered in the state of colorado, usa. Ultimate in 10 simple rules vancouver ultimate league. Current usa ultimate rules of ultimate shall govern all intramurals rules used for ultimate frisbee unless modified by the bloomsburg university intramural department for program needs. The match is started by a pull, where one side throwsoff to the other. However, a team may start and finish with at least three 3 players. Many of these rules are general in nature and cover most situations, however some rules cover specific situations and override the general case. Spirit of the game ultimate stresses sportsmanship and fair play. Games are selfrefereed and use the honor system to maintain the spirit of the game. The following are the simple rules for 7 v 7 ultimate see 5 v 5 rules under exceptions and additions. Ultimate frisbee will be conducted under the rules from usa ultimate, the governing body for the sport in the united states. All rules are subject to change at the discretion of the lu ims administrative staff. It is trusted that no player will intentionally break the.
If a team does not have the minimum number to start on the field at the scheduled game time. This is a beginners explanation of ncaa ultimate rules. Movement of the disc the disc may be advanced in any direction by completing a pass to a teammate. A regulation field is 70 yards by 40 yards, with end zones 25 yards deep. A minimum of 5 players is required to start or continue a game. Competitive play is encouraged, but never at the expense of respect between players, adherence to the rules, and the basic joy of play. August 2014 any rule not specifically covered will be governed in by the usa ultimate rule book. The official rules of ultimate 11th edition usa ultimate. The defender guarding the thrower marker counts out. Basically the rules are the same as normal ultimate, except when one of the teams scores. Ultimate frisbee rules nature of the game ultimate frisbee is a fastmoving, competitive, noncontact sport played by two sixperson teams in corec, three men and three women makeup a team. Official wfdf rules of ultimate 2017 2017 summary of changes uku indoor rules of ultimate 2017 adapted from 2017 wfdf rules effective for indoor ultimate competitions as of september 2017. The 4x4 variation follows the usa ultimate 11th edition rules with the following exceptions.
Ninh explains the rules of ultimate frisbee, officially known as ultimate, but sometimes called ultimate flying disc. Usa ultimate resource guide ultimate in 10 simple rules 1. The game will end when a team reaches 10 points or when time runs out, whichever occurs first. To order additional copies of official rules of ultimate. The rules of ultimate are simple, and can be compared to a cross between soccer and basketball. A printable pdf version of the rules is also available. By participating in intramural sports, the participant agrees to abide by all intramural. To provide an engaging environment for students at. It is used recreationally and competitively for throwing and catching, as in flying disc games. Ultimate frisbee rules will be governed by upa rules with the following additions, exceptions, and clarifications. There is no sport that compares to the unique dynamics of ultimate frisbee.
692 1189 1559 1240 1005 1092 655 1552 328 698 442 105 734 1271 1381 1653 272 1168 1115 1546 896 1554 1484 1299 1077 1370 1472 516 1471 58