Ultimate Frisbee

Code of Conduct

• Fighting or deliberately attempting to injure another player results in immediate removal from the league (zero tolerance).
• All players must follow the Carleton University Intramural & Adult League Player Code of Conduct.
• Unsportsmanlike actions such as taunting, aggression, intimidation, or intentional fouls are prohibited.

General Information

• Open to Carleton students, staff/faculty, and alumni with active gym memberships.
• Players may join one team per league per semester.
• Team shirts must be worn; all players must be registered.
• Players must check in and present valid student ID.
• Minimum 5 games required for playoff eligibility.
• Fighting or deliberate harm results in removal from the league.
• Governed by WFDF Rule Book + Carleton-specific rules.

Game Supervision

• Games are self-officiated; players call their own violations.
• Disputes should be resolved by replaying the point.
• One league staff member on-site for sign-ins and eligibility.
• Respect for organizers is mandatory; misconduct may lead to ejection.

Equipment

• No hard casts or jewelry allowed.
• Cleats permitted; metal spikes prohibited.
• Cones and Frisbees provided by staff.

Game Rules

1. Players

• 6 vs 6 format.
• Mixed teams must maintain a 3:3 or 4:2 gender ratio.
• Minimum 4 players to start; grace period of 10 minutes.
• Max 14 players per game; spares must be approved and added to roster.

2. Time

• Two 25-minute halves + 5-minute halftime.
• No overtime in regular season.
• Late teams penalized 1 point every 5 minutes (max 5 points before forfeit).

3. Boundaries

• Played on a half-sized football field with end zones.

4. General Play

• Non-contact, self-refereed sport.
• Score by catching the disc in the opponent’s end zone.
• Thrower cannot run with the disc; must pass to teammates.
• Turnover occurs if pass is incomplete or intercepted.

5. The Pull

• Each point starts with a throw-off (“pull”) from the goal line.
• Teams switch direction after each point.
• “Brick” option available if pull lands out-of-bounds.

6. In-bounds & Out-of-bounds

• First point of contact must be in bounds.
• Momentum out-of-bounds requires return to field before throwing.
• Disc flying out and returning is valid if caught in bounds.

7. No Running with the Disc

• Must stop quickly after catching while running.
• Pivoting allowed with one foot stationary.

8. 10 Seconds

• Thrower has 10 seconds to release the disc.
• Defender counts aloud; failure to throw results in turnover.

9. Fouls, Violations & Infractions

• No physical contact.
• No double-teaming or invading disc space.
• Picks/screens are prohibited.
• Offensive player gets possession if both catch simultaneously.

10. Turnovers

• Occur due to:
  • Incomplete pass
  • Out-of-bounds catch
  • Interception
  • 10-second violation
  • Handing disc
  • Self-catch without touch
  • Dropped pull

11. Making a Call

• Call “foul” if contact occurs.
• If contested, disc returns to previous thrower.
• If uncontested, fouled player gains possession.
• Restart with “check” (marker touches disc and says “disc in”).

12. Substitutions

• Allowed after each point.
• During play, only for injury (both teams may substitute).

13. Timeouts

• 1 timeout per half (max 90 seconds).
• No timeouts in final 5 minutes.
• Second timeout in same half = turnover if disc is dropped.

14. Spirit Timeouts

• Called for repeated unsportsmanlike behavior.
• Captains meet to resolve issue.
• May result in player bans or game termination.

15. Scoring

• Catch in attacking end zone = goal.
• First point of contact must be in end zone.
• Goal line contact = no goal.
• Teams switch ends after scoring.

16. End of Game

• Whistle signals 5 minutes remaining.
• Regular season games may end in a tie.

League Standings & Points

• Win: 2 points
• Tie: 1 point
• Loss: 0 points
• No overtime in round robin.
• Standings posted weekly on Fusion Play App.

Forfeits & Defaults

• Arrive 15 minutes early.
• Teams not ready by 25 minutes past the hour default.
• Use Fusion Play App to declare default/forfeit 10 hours prior.

Tie Breaks

Two Teams Tied:

1. Head-to-head
2. Most wins
3. Goal differential
4. Most goals scored
5. Fewest goals allowed
6. Coin flip

Three Teams Tied:

1. Best win percentage among tied teams
2. Most wins
3. Goal differential
4. Coin flip

Playoff Format

• Varies by league structure.
• Tied playoff games continue until one team scores.

Cancellation Policy

• 1st Cancellation: No reschedule/refund.
• 2nd+: Rescheduled or partial credit next season.

Personal Injury

• Injuries must be reported to staff.
• Bleeding players removed until safe to return.
• Participation is voluntary and at own risk.