Lesson 5: Spirit of the Game & Self Officiating
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Students will demonstrate "Spirit of the Game" by resolving a rules dispute independently without teacher intervention.
What are some benefits of being able to self officiate?
Integrity, Self-Officiating, Foul, Pull, Fair Play
Standard 3 (Develops social skills to exhibit empathy and respect for others).
(DOK 2) Contrast the "Spirit of the Game" philosophy with traditional referee-led sports like basketball or football.
(DOK 3) Design a protocol for your team to use when two players disagree on a foul call in a high-stakes moment.
Ultimate games are unique because they rely heavily on Self-Officiating and the Spirit of the Game. In real life, these concepts translate to conflict resolution, integrity, and accountability. Unlike many professional sports where a referee makes every decision, Ultimate requires individuals to communicate clearly with "opponents" to find a fair solution. This builds essential social-emotional skills like empathy and respect, which are critical in professional workplaces and personal relationships.
Ultimate Games are difficult because the Frisbee is hard to throw and catch.
Use a variety of different sized Frisbees.
Create teams with varying abilities
Create teams with similar abilities (multi-games)
Students will demonstrate the ability to self-officiate a game of Ultimate Frisbee.
Frisbees
Cones (mark distances)
Scrimmage vests
Rules Sheet