Ultimate FrisbeePersonal and Social Responsibility through

Physical ActivityAlyssa Moser’s 4th Grade Class

Roots of Ultimate Joel Silver was introduced to “Frisbee football”

at Mount Herman School in Massachusetts

1st Edition rules created in 1968 by Joel Silver, Johnathan Hines and Bernard Hellring

The first college game was played between Princeton and Rutgers in 1972.

Source: usaultimate.org

Field Size: Rectangle- 100x37m 18m end zones

Regulation disc- 10.75 inch diameter, 175 grams

7 players on the field per team

Getting Started

Keep these in mind!

◦ Level 1- Respect

◦ Level 2- Effort and Participation

◦ Level 3- Self-Direction

◦ Level 4- Caring about Others

◦ Level 5- Transfer

TPSR and Ultimate

The offense receives the disc (pull) from the defense to start the point

Completed pass in the end zone scores 1 point

Passes must be completed within 10 seconds

You may not run with the disc

Offense

The defense pulls the disc to the offense to start the point

A person guarding the thrower (marker) puts on a stall count of 10 seconds

If a pass is not completed possession of defense to offense changes immediately

Defense

Players make all of the calls (fouls, stall counts, delays, travels) and resolves any disagreements (know the rules)

Fouls are called when contact is made, if you disagree with a call you can say “Contest”

Self-Officiation

Respect

Play your hardest

Be fair and play by the rules

Spirit of the Game

Level 1- Is respect significant in Ultimate? How?

Level 2- How are effort and participation important?

Level 3- Is self-direction and responsibility important?

Level 4- Is caring about others a factor in Ultimate?

Level 5- How can you relate Ultimate to your life?

What about TPSR?

Level 1- The players must respect themselves, their opponents and the rules of the game

Level 2- This is a TEAM sport Level 3- Know the rules, be a responsible

team mate Level 4- Sportsmanship and being a

compassionate team mate is important Level 5- Respect all, be responsible for

yourself and show compassion for others

TPSR and Ultimate Part 2

City Leagues

College Teams- Men’s and Women’s

Club Teams- Men’s, Women’s, Mixed

Pick-up, start a game in your neighborhood where anyone can join

Get Involved!