Starting this Friday, June 3rd, St. Ambrose Cellars will host – in addition to our weekly music series – games of Ultimate Frisbee on the lawn. One of our brilliant beverage makers, Scott, will be hosting the fun out front. This is a great way to spend a summer evening and get a bit of exercise. All are welcome to join. Curious about ultimate frisbee? Here’s a rundown on the rules:
The Field
Ultimate is played on a rectangular field, with endzones at each end – similar to a football field. Regulation fields are 70 yards long by 40 yards wide, with a 25 yard deep endzone.
Play
A point beings with each team lining up on the front of their end zone line. The defense throws the disc to the offense (like a kickoff). Each team should have 7 players.
Scoring
Each time the offense completes a pass into the other team’s endzone, the offense gets a point
Movement
The disc can be thrown in any direction to a teammate. PLayers cannot run with the disc. The person with the disc has ten seconds to throw the disc. The defender guarding the thrower is responsible for counting to 10.
Change of Possession
When a pass is not completed (out of bounds, dropped, blocked, interception) the defense takes possession of the disc and becomes the offense.
Substitution
Players not in the game may replace players in the game after a score or during an injury time out.
Non-Contact
No physical contact, picks, or screens are allowed. When contact occurs, a foul is called.
Fouls
When a player initiates contact, a foul occurs. If a foul disrupts possession, the play resumes as if the possession was retained. If the player committing the foul disagrees with the call, the play is redone.
Self-Officiating
Players are responsible for their own foul and line calls.
Spirit of the Game
Ultimate is about sportsmanship and fair play. Be competitive, but never at the expense of respect, the rules, and basic joy of play.
There you have it. Basically – be cool. And if you’re confused, don’t worry! We’ll help you out. See you Friday!