Past Articles in rules
USA Ultimate Observers Are Acting Like Referees. That Shouldn’t Happen.
USA Ultimate's observers are increasingly making subjective, active calls. Does that make them referees?
Feb 17, 2015 by Kyle Weisbrod in Opinion with 96 comments
The Top 10 Most-Read Ultiworld Articles Of 2014
Here at Ultiworld, we always enjoy looking back over the past year when the calendar gets set to flip to January 1.
Dec 29, 2014 by Charlie Eisenhood in Recap with 0 comments
Best Perspective: Kyle Weisbrod Joins Ultiworld
As another year of Ultimate closes out, the sport continues its rapid evolution: semi-pro leagues, ESPN, multiple Ultimate dedicated media sources, the rise and fall…
Dec 9, 2014 by Kyle Weisbrod in Analysis with 6 comments
Four Widely Misunderstood Rules, Explained By Observers
Some rules seem to mystify even the most experienced players. We break some of those rules down with help from observers.
Dec 2, 2014 by Preston Thompson in Analysis with 24 comments
WUCC 2014: Weather-Related Rule Changes, Updated Schedule [Presented by VC Ultimate]
The latest from WUCC HQ about Monday's games, rule changes, and the rest of the week.
Aug 3, 2014 by Charlie Eisenhood in News with 0 comments
Three Controversial Rule Changes For Ultimate
In light of some recent rules changes in MLU, which kicked off its second season this week, here are some rules changes that I’d like…
Apr 16, 2014 by Sion "Brummie" Scone in Opinion with 160 comments
Major League Ultimate Announces New Rules For 2014
In their podcast this week, Major League Ultimate’s Jeff Snader and Nic Darling announced the league’s new rules for 2014.
Mar 13, 2014 by Charlie Eisenhood in News with 33 comments
WFDF Now Requiring More Rules Testing At Sanctioned Events
Events sanctioned by the World Flying Disc Federation will now require that at least 14 players per team pass a rules accreditation test, and at…
Apr 15, 2013 by Charlie Eisenhood in News with 4 comments
Don’t Speak Too Soon: The Unexpected Consequences Of Rules Changes
In an intriguing Skyd Magazine article, Jeremy Ziskind argues that the AUDL and MLU’s rules changes could alienate fans, robbing pro Ultimate of its core…
Feb 26, 2013 by Alexander Palmer in Opinion with 5 comments
All Australian Players Required To Take Rules Test Before Nationals
In what may be a first for Ultimate, every Australian player intending to compete at the 2013 Australian Ultimate Championships will be required to take…
Feb 20, 2013 by Charlie Eisenhood in News with 6 comments