What is Ultimate?
Ultimate is a sport that combines the athletic endurance of soccer with the aerial passing skills of football and the defensive agility of basketball. It is played by two seven player squads with a plastic disc on a 120 x 40 yard field. The object of the game is to score by catching a pass in the opponent's end zone. The disc is advanced up the field by players passing it back and forth between teammates. Ultimate is governed by "Spirit of the Game", a tradition of sportsmanship that places the responsibility for fair play on the players rather than referees.
The three biggest reasons why people play ultimate are Ultimate is FUN!, Ultimate keeps you active and helps you stay healthy, and most importantly, Ultimate provides a GREAT social scene.
Please visit the UPA website for more information on why we play Ultimate.
Be sure to check out the following links. These are some pretty great resources for people interested in getting into Ultimate.
- Ultimate in 10 Simple Rules -- A quick introduction to the sport.
- UPA Flyer on Ultimate -- Brief Overview and some frequently asked questions.
- Ultimate Pictorial Guide -- this is a GREAT place for a brand new player to start.
- 11th Edition Rules -- CTUltimate plays by the UPA 11th Edition rules of Ultimate.
- The Ultimate Handbook -- Tons of information here.
- Ultimate Links -- Check out the Player Development section.