Stingers Ultimate: 2015/2016 Season

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

2015/2016 Season

Hi Stingers!

We've had a few questions about this year's Stingers season. We will have a handful of practices, as we have done in the past. We were unable to reach an agreement with Parks and Rec to offer an after school class, unfortunately.

Photo credit: Veronica N

We are also planning a hat tournament for a Sunday morning this fall, where our students can mix & mingle with kids from a few other schools for a fun and sporty day. We organized a hat tournament last spring, and it was a terrific experience. All 3rd-5th graders are invited, regardless of skill level.

League games and team practices won't start until the spring.

Our general philosophy is: come when you can, all 3rd-5th graders invited, no experience necessary. Ultimate is fun, social, and great exercise. Come and give it a try!

--Lexy, Kathy & Mark

photo credit: Veronica N

Rules

Each point begins with both teams lining up on the front of their respective endzone line. The defense throws ("pulls") the disc to the offense.

A regulation game has seven players per team.

Each time the offense completes a pass in the defense's endzone, the offense scores a point.

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.

When a pass in not completed (e.g. out of bounds, drop, block, interception), the defense immediately takes possession of the disc and becomes the offense.

No physical contact is allowed between players.

Picks and screens are also prohibited.

A foul occurs when contact is made.

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.

Players are responsible for their own foul and line calls.

Players resolve their own disputes.

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.

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Tuesday, August 18, 2015

2015/2016 Season