Essential Ultimate Essential Ultimate Frisbee InformationFrisbee Information

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A Brief HistoryA Brief History Officially given credit to Columbia High Officially given credit to Columbia High

School students started in fall 1967, School students started in fall 1967, Maplewood New Jersey. However Joel Silver, Maplewood New Jersey. However Joel Silver, a student had played the game of “Frisbee a student had played the game of “Frisbee Football” in 1967 at a summer camp. He then Football” in 1967 at a summer camp. He then returned home and started a team at his high returned home and started a team at his high school. Creating the first organized sport school. Creating the first organized sport using a Frisbee or disc.using a Frisbee or disc.

These same students moved onto University These same students moved onto University and took their sport with them across the and took their sport with them across the country; heralding Frisbee as a legitimate country; heralding Frisbee as a legitimate sport in the U.S.sport in the U.S.

Pictures taken from the following websites: Pictures taken from the following websites: www.ultimatehistory.com and www.ultimatehistory.com and stoneyfield.com. Information taken from: stoneyfield.com. Information taken from: History of Ultimate Frisbee, History of Ultimate Frisbee, http://www.whatisultimate.com/history/historhttp://www.whatisultimate.com/history/history_game1_en.htmly_game1_en.html

EquipmentEquipment

Essentially all the equipment necessary is a playing area (grass is preferable for when you lay out), a Essentially all the equipment necessary is a playing area (grass is preferable for when you lay out), a Frisbee and at least two players per team.Frisbee and at least two players per team.

However, in reality you will need much more to play competitive ultimate. What you will need includes: However, in reality you will need much more to play competitive ultimate. What you will need includes: a disc (preferably 175 gm), cleats, socks, a jersey/shirt, shorts/bottoms, a sports bra (if necessary), a a disc (preferably 175 gm), cleats, socks, a jersey/shirt, shorts/bottoms, a sports bra (if necessary), a water bottle, a hat/sunglasses, hair elastic and sunscreen. Interestingly, ultimate allows hats, gloves, water bottle, a hat/sunglasses, hair elastic and sunscreen. Interestingly, ultimate allows hats, gloves, sunglasses etc. during play as long as they do not endanger other players. I even knew a guy who sunglasses etc. during play as long as they do not endanger other players. I even knew a guy who played in ski goggles.played in ski goggles.

What the team will need to play (besides discs) are: cones or a port-o-field (lines to create boundaries) What the team will need to play (besides discs) are: cones or a port-o-field (lines to create boundaries) and potentially a field permit.and potentially a field permit.

Pictures taken from the following websites: Pictures taken from the following websites: http://www.norcalblogs.com/sustainable/Water_Bottle.jpghttp://www.norcalblogs.com/sustainable/Water_Bottle.jpg, , www.shoptraveldoctor.comwww.shoptraveldoctor.com, ,

www.speedousa.comwww.speedousa.com, , www.azonicusa.comwww.azonicusa.com, , www.witchery.com.auwww.witchery.com.au, http://discgolf.gottagogottathrow.com, kamika.net., http://discgolf.gottagogottathrow.com, kamika.net.

RulesRules Firstly, the game revolves around passing the Frisbee or disc to another player (preferably your own Firstly, the game revolves around passing the Frisbee or disc to another player (preferably your own

teammate). You may pass the disc in a variety of ways but it must not touch the ground for more than a teammate). You may pass the disc in a variety of ways but it must not touch the ground for more than a second from person to person (the only pass that will touch the ground is a bounce pass but they are second from person to person (the only pass that will touch the ground is a bounce pass but they are very difficult to do on purpose). The throw must also actually leave the throwers hand for a period of very difficult to do on purpose). The throw must also actually leave the throwers hand for a period of time before it can be caught; no hand offs are allowed. Common throws are the backhand, as shown in time before it can be caught; no hand offs are allowed. Common throws are the backhand, as shown in the right picture and the forehand, as shown in the left picture.the right picture and the forehand, as shown in the left picture.

Teams of seven are ideal and used during competitive play. Teams line up as the middle picture shows Teams of seven are ideal and used during competitive play. Teams line up as the middle picture shows and they face each other. The team that won the toss will receive the Frisbee and then once a player is and they face each other. The team that won the toss will receive the Frisbee and then once a player is holding it, the play will commence. They must pass it to a teammate within 10 seconds (if the mark is holding it, the play will commence. They must pass it to a teammate within 10 seconds (if the mark is counting but if not then the person with possession technically has unlimited time) and the teammate counting but if not then the person with possession technically has unlimited time) and the teammate must receive it. If this happens then play continues and team 1 still has possession. Important to clarify must receive it. If this happens then play continues and team 1 still has possession. Important to clarify is the three-step slow down rule: when catching a disc that you are sprinting for you must obviously is the three-step slow down rule: when catching a disc that you are sprinting for you must obviously slow down so you can stop and pass to a teamate. This slow down process must be done in the shortest slow down so you can stop and pass to a teamate. This slow down process must be done in the shortest amount of steps possible. People who catch the Frisbee and then take three steps are cheating and will amount of steps possible. People who catch the Frisbee and then take three steps are cheating and will be called for traveling in competitive play and ridiculed by good ultimate players.be called for traveling in competitive play and ridiculed by good ultimate players.

This will occur until Team 1 receives a point by making a completed throw from one player to another, This will occur until Team 1 receives a point by making a completed throw from one player to another, in the end zone or until they don’t complete a pass and they lose possession. In the latter case, Team 2 in the end zone or until they don’t complete a pass and they lose possession. In the latter case, Team 2 will then try to score a goal by throwing passes to their teammates. If the former happens then Team 1 will then try to score a goal by throwing passes to their teammates. If the former happens then Team 1 will line up in the end zone they scored in (“losers walk” as they say in Frisbee) and they will throw to will line up in the end zone they scored in (“losers walk” as they say in Frisbee) and they will throw to Team 2 in the other end zone thus allowing Team 2 to try and score a point.Team 2 in the other end zone thus allowing Team 2 to try and score a point.

Pictures taken from the following websites: Pictures taken from the following websites: http://mabryonline.org/blogs/pe/frisbee%20throw.jpghttp://mabryonline.org/blogs/pe/frisbee%20throw.jpg , pomomusings.com, pictopia.com. , pomomusings.com, pictopia.com.

Rules cont.Rules cont. Games often go to 13 or they are timed, so they go for an hour and high score wins.Games often go to 13 or they are timed, so they go for an hour and high score wins. If a player does a unacceptable action such as: stripping (ripping the disc out of someone’s hand or If a player does a unacceptable action such as: stripping (ripping the disc out of someone’s hand or

personal fouling (touching someone else too forcefully (causing them to lose the disc) then a foul personal fouling (touching someone else too forcefully (causing them to lose the disc) then a foul should be called by the offended player. If the foul is uncontested by the other teammate then the should be called by the offended player. If the foul is uncontested by the other teammate then the disc goes to the player wronged. If contested then it goes back to the thrower prior to the disc goes to the player wronged. If contested then it goes back to the thrower prior to the disagreement.disagreement.

The teams shake hands afterward and sometimes they will play a game together to show good The teams shake hands afterward and sometimes they will play a game together to show good spirit or they will award a prize to male and/or female MVP.spirit or they will award a prize to male and/or female MVP.

Frisbee is currently played in many groupings; these are:Frisbee is currently played in many groupings; these are: Open: Anyone good enough can play, however usually this means men.Open: Anyone good enough can play, however usually this means men. Women’s: Is reserved for women only.Women’s: Is reserved for women only. Co-ed or Mixed: is played with both genders on the field and on teams together.Co-ed or Mixed: is played with both genders on the field and on teams together. Masters: is a term for teams of older players. The athleticism is usually less strong but the throwing Masters: is a term for teams of older players. The athleticism is usually less strong but the throwing

is usually phenomenal.is usually phenomenal. Juniors: includes women’s, open and co-ed but is for those 18 and under.Juniors: includes women’s, open and co-ed but is for those 18 and under. All these categories are played competitively.All these categories are played competitively. Pictures taken from: Pictures taken from: www.utrecsports.orgwww.utrecsports.org, , www.fairtradesports.comwww.fairtradesports.com and tiger.towson.edu. and tiger.towson.edu.

TerminologyTerminology MarkMark: the player you’re defending against: the player you’re defending against Home/AwayHome/Away: the direction that you would force the person with the Frisbee (home=towards your : the direction that you would force the person with the Frisbee (home=towards your

bags)bags) CutCut: When you run away from your mark making a sharp angle to lose them: When you run away from your mark making a sharp angle to lose them PointPoint: Effectively receiving a pass from your teammate to make a goal: Effectively receiving a pass from your teammate to make a goal Hospital PassHospital Pass: A floaty, slow throw that makes it possible for many players to anticipate it’s : A floaty, slow throw that makes it possible for many players to anticipate it’s

landing, thus causing pile-ups and air-contact en route to the disclanding, thus causing pile-ups and air-contact en route to the disc ForceForce: either home or away side/ or sometimes referenced as backhand or forehand side.: either home or away side/ or sometimes referenced as backhand or forehand side. Handler:Handler: the 2 or 3 teammates on the field for each team who control the disc upon start of the the 2 or 3 teammates on the field for each team who control the disc upon start of the

point and pass to cutters. Usually the most adept throwers and sometimes the least fit individuals.point and pass to cutters. Usually the most adept throwers and sometimes the least fit individuals. A LaserA Laser: A fast, hard throw to your teammate that may cause pain when caught.: A fast, hard throw to your teammate that may cause pain when caught. A HammerA Hammer: A throw sideways and over the head that is not very accurate, nor easy to catch. This : A throw sideways and over the head that is not very accurate, nor easy to catch. This

person could be new or trying to show off.person could be new or trying to show off. Lay outLay out: When a player dives for a catch, usually landing on their stomach/hips.: When a player dives for a catch, usually landing on their stomach/hips. A Scoober or a ThumberA Scoober or a Thumber: Interesting but not far reaching throws. These throws are also good for : Interesting but not far reaching throws. These throws are also good for

showing off but unwise in competitive play.showing off but unwise in competitive play. FlickFlick: Another word for forehand.: Another word for forehand.

Variation Within the SportVariation Within the Sport Disc Golf (many nets all over Disc Golf (many nets all over

a park and singularly played, a park and singularly played, like golf). There several like golf). There several Frisbee Golf fields all over Frisbee Golf fields all over Canada and the USA. A Disc Canada and the USA. A Disc Golf lay out is shown at right.Golf lay out is shown at right.

World Cup Frisbee (one end World Cup Frisbee (one end zone)zone)

Countless others that are not Countless others that are not widely played yet.widely played yet.

European Standings 2007European Standings 2007

CategoryCategory 11stst PlacePlace

22ndnd PlacePlace

33rdrd PlacePlace

Spirit Spirit AwardAward

OpenOpen Great Britain

Sweden Switzerland

Denmark

WomenWomen Finland Great Britain

Switzerland

Belgium

MixedMixed Great Britain

Czech Republic

Germany Czech Republic

MastersMasters Great Britain

Finland France Germany

Junior Junior OpenOpen

Finland Great Britain

Sweden Switzerland

Junior Junior WomenWomen

Great Britain

Sweden Great Britain

Great Britain

12% 12%

40%6%

6%

6%

18%

Britan

Sweden

Switzerland

Finland

Czech Republic

Germany

France

Medal distribution by Country

Information courtesy of http://www.euc2007.org/html/tournament/placings.php

World Standings 2007World Standings 2007

Category

1st Place

2nd Place

3rd Place

Number of Teams

Entered

Open Canada USA Australia 28

Women Canada Finland USA 21

Mixed USA Canada New Zealand

17

Masters USA Canada Great Britain

14

Junior Open

USA Canada Germany 18

Junior Women

Canada USA Sweden 8

6%

6%

6%

6%

6%6%

32%

32% CanadaUSAAustraliaFinlandNew ZealandGreat BritainGermanySweden

Medal Distribution by Country

Information Courtesy of http://www.wfdf.org

The Future of Ultimate The Future of Ultimate FrisbeeFrisbee

Not yet an Olympic sport, there has been rumors of this Not yet an Olympic sport, there has been rumors of this happening within the next few years. Several countries happening within the next few years. Several countries offer funding and scholarships, which could also make offer funding and scholarships, which could also make Ultimate’s Olympic aspirations closer to being realized.Ultimate’s Olympic aspirations closer to being realized.

Pictures taken from the following sites: jarrod.stanley4.com, Pictures taken from the following sites: jarrod.stanley4.com, www.geekologie.comwww.geekologie.com and www.olympicgymaz.com. and www.olympicgymaz.com.

Sites of Potential InterestSites of Potential Interest University of Alberta Frisbee Club Site: University of Alberta Frisbee Club Site: http://www.ualberta.ca/~ultimate/index.htmlhttp://www.ualberta.ca/~ultimate/index.html Canadian Ultimate Players Association: Canadian Ultimate Players Association: http://www.canadianultimate.com/index.htmlhttp://www.canadianultimate.com/index.html Gauntlet News Story on Ultimate at the University of Calgary: Gauntlet News Story on Ultimate at the University of Calgary:

http://gauntlet.ucalgary.ca/story/11565http://gauntlet.ucalgary.ca/story/11565 World Flying Disc Federation: http://www.wfdf.org/World Flying Disc Federation: http://www.wfdf.org/ The Wikipedia entry for Ultimate Frisbee: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_(sport)The Wikipedia entry for Ultimate Frisbee: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_(sport) Furious George, one of Canada’s best private Open Frisbee Teams: Furious George, one of Canada’s best private Open Frisbee Teams:

http://www.furiousultimate.com/http://www.furiousultimate.com/ Some easy instructions concerning the rules of Frisbee: Some easy instructions concerning the rules of Frisbee:

http://www.whatisultimate.com/http://www.whatisultimate.com/ The Ultimate Players Association page: http://www.upa.org/The Ultimate Players Association page: http://www.upa.org/

Good Luck!!Good Luck!!