Basic Rules_

These rules apply to outdoor play but can be easily adapted for indoors.

Ultimate is a game for two teams of seven players, played on a pitch of comparable size to a soccer field. The last 18 metres at each end of the pitch are the "end zones". A point is scored by passing the disc (the frisbee) to a member of your team standing (or more likely running!) in the end zone your team is attacking.

Players cannot run with the disc. When a player catches the disc, he or she must come to a stop. A team can therefore only move the disc upfield by throwing it from player to player. The defending team takes possession if the disc touches the ground, or if they make an interception by catching the disc or knocking it to the ground in mid-flight.

The winner is the first team to score a set number of points with a lead of two points or more.

Full WFDF rules available here.

Spirit_

Ultimate is a non-contact sport - most contact between players can be deemd a foul. But there are no referees. Players make their own foul calls, and it is the responibility of all the players to settle disputes fairly, according to the guidelines laid down in the rules of Ultimate.

This is part of the "Spirit of the Game", a central philosophy behind Ultimate that largely eliminates the gamesmanship and "off the ball" incidents that can spoil other sports.

"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" (WFDF Rules of Disc Sports)

Reference: ultimatehandbook.com

Ultimate in New Zealand_

Ultimate in New Zealand is administered by New Zealand Ultimate (affiliated to the World Flying Disc Federation).  Regional and national competitions are held for both indoors and outdoors.  Social tournaments are also held for indoors, outdoors and beach ultimate.  Details are found on their website.

Hawkes Bay Ultimate is informally associated with New Zealand Ultimate and tries to provide games and a contact network for local players.  Hawkes Bay Ultimate also arranges teams for regional and national competitions. 

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