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| A disputed foul was called by the Swedish player (in blue) after this
attempted interception in the 2007 European Championship final between
Great Britain and Sweden in Southampton, UK. |
While professional ultimate uses a refereed system, club ultimate is
known for its "Spirit of the Game", often abbreviated SOTG. Club
ultimate's self-officiated nature demands a strong spirit of
sportsmanship and respect. The following description is from the
official rules established by USA Ultimate:
Ultimate has traditionally relied upon a spirit of sportsmanship
which places the responsibility for fair play on the player. 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.
Many tournaments give awards for the most spirited team, as voted for by all the teams taking part in the tournament.
