It is each player’s responsibility to avoid injury while playing ultimate. This includes playing in a safe manner, drinking enough water to avoid dehydration, wearing sunscreen, and stopping play to avoid furthering an existing injury. More information on how to play ultimate safely can be found in these USA Ultimate resources:
- USA Ultimate Athlete Health and Safety Packet: Contains tips every athlete and participant should know, and has been compiled and reviewed by USA Ultimate staff and the USA Ultimate Medical Advisory Committee.
- Health, Safety and Liability Requirements
- Rules of Ultimate
- Ultimate in 10 Simple Rules
If you or your BSA unit want to organize an ultimate league and/or tournament that is sanctioned by USA Ultimate, please strictly follow these procedures.