Ultimate: Spirit of the Game Score Sheet After Each Game
An assessment task for the ultimate unit in a self-refereed mini-tournament where, after each game, every team scores its opponent on the official spirit of the game sheet: rules knowledge, fouls and body contact, fair-mindedness, positive attitude and communication. Scores are discussed in a joint circle so they work as immediate feedback.
How to play
- Present the five categories on the spirit sheet, scored 0 to 4, with an example behavior for each level (4 min).
- Form six teams and set up two fields; while four teams play, the other two practice passing and observe one of the teams playing (2 min).
- Round 1: 6-minute self-refereed games; afterward, each team fills in its opponent's sheet in 1 minute (7 min).
- Spirit circle: both teams together; each captain reads the score given plus one positive point and one area to improve for the opponent (3 min).
- Rounds 2 and 3 follow the same sequence with teams rotating (10 min).
- Each team compares the three sheets it received and chooses one specific behavior to work on next session (4 min).
Rules
- There is no referee: the player who commits or receives a foul calls it and it is settled by talking in under 30 seconds.
- Ultimate is non-contact; markers keep at least a disc's width away.
- Nobody strips the disc from the thrower's hands.
- The sheet is based on what happened in the game, not on friendships or rivalries.
Variations
Easier
Use three categories on the sheet and play with a ten-second stall count.
Standard
A self-refereed mini-tournament with a five-category spirit sheet and a circle after each game.
Harder
Add a self-assessment of your own team on the same sheet and compare both scores.
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: plays with their own zone where they receive unguarded and can be spirit captain.
- Hearing impairment: fouls are also signaled with a raised arm and the sheet is completed with written support.
- Emotional regulation difficulties: is given the role of reading the positive point in the circle.
Learning goals
- Assess fair play with specific, observable criteria.
- Settle game disputes without a referee through dialogue.
- Use feedback from opponents to improve team behavior.
Equipment for a class of 25
- flying discs: 4
- cones: 16
- pinnies: 15
- worksheets: 12
Teacher tip
The first sheets usually come out inflated; ask for a short justification for any 4 or 0. The sheets can count toward the unit's assessment of the respect and fair play criterion.
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