Frequently Asked Questions

 

Question: What is ultimate?

 

Answer: http://www.usaultimate.org/about/ultimate/

 

Question: Why should I play ultimate in Grant, AL?

 

Answer: Grant Ultimate was formed to allow the people of Grant and surrounding cities the opportunity to play organized ultimate. This summer league will be during the summer months and be played on Tuesday nights. The End of Season tournament will be held on a Saturday.

 

Question: What do I wear?

 

Answer: You should wear your team color until your team's jerseys arrive. You should also wear cleats, but no metal cleats, please.

 

Question: What are the rules?

 

Answer: According to USA Ultimate, these are the 10 simple rules of Ultimate.

 

• 1. The Field: A rectangular shape with end zones at each end. A regulation field is 70 yards by 40 yards, with end zones 20 yards deep.

• 2. Initiate Play: Each point begins with both teams lining up on the front of their respective end zone line. The defense throws ("pulls") the disc to the offense. A regulation game has seven players per team.

• 3. Scoring: Each time the offense completes a pass in the defense's end zone, the offense scores a point. Play is initiated after each score.

• 4. Movement of the Disc: The disc may be advanced in any direction by completing a pass to a teammate. Players may not run with the disc. The person with the disc ("thrower") has ten seconds to throw the disc. The defender guarding the thrower ("marker") counts out the stall count.

• 5. Change of Possession: When a pass is not completed (e.g. out of bounds, drop, block, interception, stalled), the defense immediately takes possession of the disc and becomes the offense.

• 6. Substitutions: Players not in the game may replace players in the game after a score and during an injury timeout.

• 7. Non-contact: No physical contact is allowed between players. Picks and screens are also prohibited. A foul occurs when contact is made.

• 8. Fouls: When a player initiates contact on another player a foul occurs. When a foul disrupts possession, the play resumes as if the possession was retained. If the player committing the foul disagrees with the foul call, the play is redone.

• 9. Self-Officiating: Players are responsible for their own foul and line calls. Players resolve their own disputes.

• 10. Spirit of the Game: Ultimate stresses sportsmanship and fair play. Competitive play is encouraged, but never at the expense of respect between players, adherence to the rules, and the basic joy of play.

 

Question: What should I bring to the game?

 

Answer: Bring plenty of water and all your gear (cleats, braces, jersey, disc, etc.).