Tournament Rules

Check In

• All participants must check in and sign the facility waiver.

  • Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian sign the waiver.

• Please arrive early to ensure the games begin on time.

• Teams will be formed by TSE based on estimated skill and experience.

Game Rules

Games follow 11th edition rules for Ultimate, except for the following modifications:

• Each game is 25 minutes. (Running time)

• Play 5v5

• Stall count is to 7

• Picks may be called

• Offense dictates the gender ratio

• Game will end at the buzzer, unless game is tied

  • If game is tied, point will be played out. Next point will win the game

• Disc may NOT be played off walls and nets

  • If disc hits walls/nets, team loses possession of the disc

  • Points may not be scored off the wall

Game Play

• Games must start on time, with no warm up time.

  • Warm-ups/practices may take place on any unused field at any time.

• Game time is 25 minutes running time

  • Sudden death overtime for tied games.

• Players should bring a light and dark shirt.

• Cleats are allowed!

Tournament Standings, Champions and Tiebreakers

• Each team will play 5 games.

• Championship game for the top team in each division

• Overall points for each team will determine standings.

  • A win will be worth 2 points

  • A loss will be worth 0 points 

  • Tiebreakers

    • Head to head game results

    • Point differential (points scored vs. points conceded)

    • Total points scored

    • Least points conceded

Tournament and Total Sports Experience Policies

Turf Burn is a casual tournament, and just for fun! It is meant to be a blending of players new to the game of Ultimate, and experienced players. We want to extend the game of Ultimate to everyone so please;

• Give equal playing time to all players, regardless of skill level

• Be supportive and helpful to all teammates

• Settle disputes in a calm and reasonable manner according to the Spirit of the Game.

• Any dangerous/disrespectful activity should be reported to TSE staff

• No throwing of Discs in the concourse area

• No alcohol or tobacco on TSE property

• Wear shirts and shoes at all times

• Do not swear

• Do not spit on the field