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Ultimate is a team sport played
on a grass field with end zones
similar to those used in
American football. Each team has
7 players on the field in games
to 17 points. Teams advance the
disc by passing it to one
another, with one point scored
for each time it's caught in the
end zone. No player can run with
the disc, and the opposing team
may intercept the disc at any
time while it is in the air.
Athletes must possess an
incredible combination of
endurance, speed, agility,
technique, and teamwork. Because
the sport is played without
referees, the athletes share a
strong commitment to fair play,
even in top competition. Players
must arbitrate their own calls
in the heat of competition using
a well-refined system of rules.
Invented in 1968, organized
competition now takes place on
six continents.
At PAUCC, competition will occur
in 4 divisions:
• Open - no age or gender
restriction
• Women - women of any age
• Mixed - at least 3 players
of each gender on the field
at one time
• Masters - men or women 33
years or older
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