Ultimate Frisbee Gala Day
Skill focus: Team work
Session equipment
Marker cones
1 frisbee per game
Gala day draw
Download Ultimate Frisbee - Gala day activity card to support teaching before and during the sport session.
Fast start - Student choice
Choose one of the Fast starts played in the Ultimate frisbee unit to use as a warm-up for the Ultimate frisbee gala day competition.
Ultimate frisbee gala day
Organisation
In the week prior to the gala-day, students may be given time to create signs to support their team at the gala-day.
Explain the organisation.
Select a student from each team to be the team captain for the gala-day.
Give students 5 minutes to meet as a team to decide on strategies for the game.
Setup
A rectangular field with 2 end zones. Vary the field size according to the number of players and level of ability
One frisbee per field
Marker cones to define the playing area and end zones
Bibs for each team
Rules and guidelines
Overview
Two teams of 7 players play on a rectangular shaped field with 2 end zones.
The objective is for the team with the frisbee to pass it up the field without dropping it and catch it in an end zone to score a point.
Form 2 teams of 7 players.
The game starts, and restarts after each point is scored, with both teams lining up at the front of their own end zone.
Rules
The defensive team starts by throwing the frisbee to the opposing team.
The opposing team become the attackers and try to pass the frisbee down the field towards their end zone.
Players cannot run with the frisbee.
Players may hold the frisbee for up to 10 seconds before passing.
Possession changes when:
– the attacking team does not complete a pass (the pass does not reach the catcher on the full or the catcher drops the frisbee).
– the defending team intercepts or knocks the frisbee to the ground.
– the frisbee goes over the sideline.
Play for a set period of time. The winning team is the one with the most points. Safety
No contact is allowed between players.
Defenders must be at least 1 metre away from the thrower.
Scoring
To score a point, the attacking team must receive the frisbee on the full in the opposition’s end zone.
Reflection
2 stars and a wish
Ask students - what are 2 things you feel you did well today?
What skills / strategies will you take away from ultimate frisbee that you can use for our next sport?
Students can answer reflection questions as a whole class, small group or in pairs.
Ultimate frisbee certificates
Teachers may choose to award students with certificates for their involvement in the Ultimate Frisbee unit.
Certificates available for download include:
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