Ultimate Frisbee - One of the Best Game Ever Invented
June 16, 08 by -FCUK-
Little as anyone knew, this sport has been in Malaysia for about 5 years or more and currently it is getting more popular in Malaysia, but concentrated only at Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. Therefore, this blog entry is created to create awareness and help to spread this sport, especially towards the North region of Peninsular Malaysia.
There are already numerous tournaments being held in KL and Selangor. Most of the participants are from colleges and universities, such as INTEC, Nottingham, UiTM, Taylors and Help. Secondary schools such as Catholic High School and Subang USJ also join the tournaments.
There are local pick-ups (which is known as weekly friendly games) played among anyone who loves Ultimate Frisbee.
History
Ultimate Frisbee was originated from the United States and it was started by Joel Sliver. It was introduced back in 1968 and the sport grew ever since, with high popularity in the US and also in Europe. Asia is the new region to gain the popularity of Ultimate Frisbee. You can read more about it at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_frisbee.
About Ultimate
Ultimate Frisbee is a non contact sport and also promotes the spirit of the game. What’s more is that the game encourages co-ed relationship, males and females playing together, as a team and the line up on the pitch must have females.
Ultimate in 10 Simple Rules:
1. The Field — A rectangular shape with endzones at each end. A regulation field is 64m by 36.5m, with endzones 23m deep.
2. Initiate Play — 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.
3. Scoring — Each time the offense completes a pass in the defense’s endzone, 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 in not completed (e.g. out of bounds, drop, block, interception), 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-Refereeing — 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.
(Source from UPA)When and Where to PlayTues @ ISKL - Ampang campus, 5.45-7.00pm
Tues @ KUTKM - Melaka, 5.30pm
Tues @ MARA - Banting campus, 5.00pm
Wed @ KBU - Bandar Utama College, 5.30-7.00pm
Thurs @ Inti College - Nilai campus, 6.00pm
Thurs @ KUTKM - Melaka, 5.30pm
Thurs @ MARA - Banting campus, 5.00pm
Sat @ KBU - Bandar Utama College, 9.00am-12.00pm (The popular one)
Sun @ ISKL - Ampang campus, 4.30-6.00pm
Sun @ Kota Kinabalu, Sabah - Likas Sports Complex, 4.00-6.00pm
Frisbee Disc
Discraft is the standard measurement of a Frisbee. It weights 175 grammes. Discrafts cost about RM 40 in Malaysia, depending on designs and special features, like glow in the dark or UV light.
Alternately, there is a distributor in Malaysia for cheaper discs, with material and measurement made closely to Discraft and it usually cost RM 10. It is call MyDisc and it can be obtained from people at KBU Colleges every Saturday (subject to availability).
Some Cool Stuffs About Ultimate
The Dress Code (you can wear anything)
The Catches
Ultimate Frisbee on 8TV Malaysia
For more info Ultimate in Malaysia, you can check out - http://www.malaysiaultimate.com/