About Ultimate

Ultimate Frisbee is a non contact sport which emphasize the spirit of the game. It is a combination of various sports. The idea is to pass among your teammates and your team scores when your team mate catches it in the endzone. Whenever the frisbee drops to the ground, it is a turnover. This game encourages co-ed relationship, males and females playing together, as it is usually a must for teams to have females.

Ultimate Frisbee was originated from the United States and it was started by Joel Sliver. It was introduced back in 1968 and the sport grew ever since, with high popularity in the US and also in Europe. Asia is the new region to gain the popularity of Ultimate Frisbee. You can read more about it at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_frisbee.


Ultimate in 10 Simple Rules

1. The Field -- A rectangular shape with endzones at each end. A regulation field is 64m by 36.5m, with endzones 23m deep.
2. Initiate Play -- Each point begins with both teams lining up on the front of their respective endzone line. The defense throws ("pulls") the disc to the offense. A regulation game has seven players per team.
3. Scoring -- Each time the offense completes a pass in the defense's endzone, the offense scores a point. Play is initiated after each score.
4. Movement of the Disc -- The disc may be advanced in any direction by completing a pass to a teammate. Players may not run with the disc. The person with the disc ("thrower") has ten seconds to throw the disc. The defender guarding the thrower ("marker") counts out the stall count.
5. Change of possession -- When a pass in not completed (e.g. out of bounds, drop, block, interception), the defense immediately takes possession of the disc and becomes the offense.
6. Substitutions -- Players not in the game may replace players in the game after a score and during an injury timeout.
7. Non-contact -- No physical contact is allowed between players. Picks and screens are also prohibited. A foul occurs when contact is made.
8. Fouls -- When a player initiates contact on another player a foul occurs. When a foul disrupts possession, the play resumes as if the possession was retained. If the player committing the foul disagrees with the foul call, the play is redone.
9. Self-Refereeing -- Players are responsible for their own foul and line calls. Players resolve their own disputes.
10. Spirit of the Game -- Ultimate stresses sportsmanship and fair play. Competitive play is encouraged, but never at the expense of respect between players, adherence to the rules, and the basic joy of play.

For more comprehensive rules, please visit this WFDF Link.

Ultimate in Malaysia

Little as anyone knew, this sport has been in Malaysia for more than 5 years and it has been actively played for the past 6 years, but concentrated only at Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. States like Penang, Kedah and Sabah are starting to pick up the sports. This thread is created to spread this Ultimate Frisbee and bringing it to the next level.

There are already numerous tournaments being held in KL and Selangor. Most of the participants are from colleges and universities, such as INTEC, Nottingham, UiTM, Taylors and INTI. Secondary schools such as Catholic High School and Subang USJ also join the tournaments.

While Ultimate will not be appearing in the Olympics anytime soon, Ultimate is part of the World Games which is also held every 4 years.

There are local pick-ups (which is known as weekly friendly games) played among anyone who loves Ultimate Frisbee.


When and Where to Play

Tues @ ISKL - Ampang campus, 5.45-7.00pm
Tues @ KUTKM - Melaka, 5.30pm
Tues @ MARA - Banting campus, 5.00pm
Tues @ Sunway University - Subang Jaya, Evening
Tues @ University of Nottingham (Malaysia) - 4.00 to 7 PM

Wed @ Astaka Field - 5.00 PM to 7.00 PM

Thurs @ Inti College - Nilai campus, 6.00pm
Thurs @ KUTKM - Melaka, 5.30pm
Thurs @ MARA - Banting campus, 5.00pm
Thurs @ University of Nottingham (Malaysia) - 4.30 to 7 PM



Sat @ KBU - Bandar Utama College, 9.00am-12.00pm (The popular one - RM 1 is needed, but beginners are exempted)

Sun @ ISKL - Ampang campus, 4.30-6.00pm (This is quite popular as well, and you get to play them at astro turf field for free)
Sun @ Kota Kinabalu, Sabah - Likas Sports Complex, 4.00-6.00pm

Google Maps for Pickup <-- Click to See

Frisbee Disc - Please PM fcuk89.



Discraft is the standard measurement of a Frisbee. It weights 175 grammes. Discrafts cost about RM 40 in Malaysia, depending on designs and special features, like glow in the dark or UV light.
Alternately, there is a distributor in Malaysia for cheaper discs, with material and measurement made closely to Discraft and it usually cost RM 10. It is call MyDisc and it can be obtained from people at KBU Colleges every Saturday (subject to availability).

Some Cool Photos





For more info Ultimate in Asia, you can check out - http://www.ultiasia.com/


LowYat Forum Frisbee Players - Click on the spoiler below

If you are an Ultimate frisbee player, post here or PM me and let me know where you usually play.



This post has been edited by FCUK89: Dec 18 2011, 12:55 AM

Some Ultimate Frisbee Videos


About Frisbee in Malaysia


* Note pickup venue has changed to KBU college, every Saturday morning, instead of UM Varsity Field.



Frisbee on TV3 !!


Frisbee Throws Tutorial
BackHand - Start with this
ForeHand - Then this
Advance Throws - Master the first 2 first


Frisbee Highlights









This post has been edited by FCUK89: Sep 7 2008, 05:14 PM

Upcoming Tournaments

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[u]Ongoing Tournaments

This post has been edited by FCUK89: Jan 24 2010, 01:38 AM

Yeah the problem with this sport in Malaysia is not that publicized. That is why I am creating this thread to help spread and promote the game.

Nottingham and UNITEN is just quite nearby, if you happen to go back to Kajang, drop by Nottingham and have a game with us. Do PM me first.

That's a good idea Chong.

Alright, where do you play?

YouTube Video Problem Fixed

I see...which school?
Catholic High ?

Yeah lor, what to do.

This shows that not many people in LowYat Forum plays frisbee or not many frisbee players hang out at LowYat Forum.

Yeah, everyone's first impression is only for dogs and only to play at beaches. But it is currently played by more than 200,000 people around the world, and still increasing, with US, Europe and Australia being the main countries.



I see. Is that guy half bald? If yes, his name would be Doug Ladner. He is the distributor of the Frisbee disc in Malaysia and he promotes the sport around KL and Selangor.



Yeah there's an actual sport now. It's basically a team sport with 7 people on each side. The frisbee cannot be drop on the floor, as there will be a turnover if it drops. Your team scores when one of your members catches the disc in the endzone. You can't run with the disc when it is in your hands.

If you are from Bandar Utama, do drop by every Saturday at KBU college and you can learn more about it over there.

This post has been edited by FCUK89: Jun 18 2008, 10:34 AM

Huh, you can't say that. He teaches you all so that we can learn a new sport and be what Malaysians aren't suppose to be (outdate and not open minded).

If you don't buy from him, he also won't mind. He is willing to take the time to teach and I doubt he receives any pay for his teaching. It's voluntary.

Alright, peace.

I just started to play this sport about half a year ago and enjoyed it ever since. Yeah it is not quite famous yet in Malaysia, because it is mainly concentrated in KL and Selangor.

Since it is not famous, why don't you join to play Ultimate and try to make it famous and bring the sport to the next level in Malaysia, with hope that it will get more coverage.

Hey sean, thanks for the typo correction. My mistake.

Yeah SUO is definitely going to fun. So how, you going or not?

I guess you can get them at KBU on saturdays. Try to ask around any players if they have spare new ones.

Sean, any suggestions?

Yeah, every saturday, just be there. If rain, i'm not sure whether they are having. You have to ask Chang3rd.

Just bring your shoes and water and spare clothes and just go there, intro yourself and start playing.

You can just ask for training for your throws. Just enjoy yourself when you are there, don't be shy.

Lol, that's even better for you.

Only Saturdays though. I'm not sure which field, but you can refer to chang3rd again.

Anyway do wear football boots if you have one, it's better to play with a football boots.

Upcoming Tournaments have been updated on the first page.

Hey David, you are Sean's friend right?

Yeah welcome to the club. We just got one through the forum.

Added you on the first page

Yeah and still growing. Hopefully this thread last very very long....