Spirit of the Game
"Ultimate has traditionally relied upon a spirit of
sportsmanship which places responsibility for fair play on the players
themselves. Highly competitive play is encouraged, but never at the expense of
the bond of mutual respect between players, adherence to the agreed-upon rules
of the game, or the basic joy of play. Protection of these vital elements serves
to eliminate adverse conduct from the Ultimate field. Such actions as taunting
of opposing players, dangerous aggression, intentional fouling, or other
"win-at-all-costs" behavior are contrary to the spirit of the game and must be
avoided by all players." (1999 9th Edition)
-- 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.
There is quite a controversy brewing over SOTG in the competitive ultimate
world. Many high calibre players believe that referees are needed to guarantee
fair play. This has already taken the form of "observers" at highly competitive
events. Lots of other low key players prefer to call their own fouls, and admit
when they have broken a rule, its the
Spirit
of the Game