Spirit of the Game
How to explain
It's the special energy inside
The bubbling froth, hard to hide
The style in your smiles
That makes you run for miles
Consideration of others
Sisters running with brothers
Safety applied to play
Positive in what you say
Spreading happy and filling ears
With creative, funny amazing cheers
That which lifts us up above
So we may share all the frisbee love by Everett Kramer
From the Official Rules of Ultimate (9th Edition)
"Spirit of the Game - Ultimate has traditionally relied upon a spirit of sportsmanship which places the responsibility for fair play on the player himself. Highly competitive play is encouraged, but never at the expense of the bond of mutual respect between players, adherence to the agreed-upon rules of the game, or the basic joy of play. Protection of these vital elements serves to eliminate adverse conduct from the Ultimate field. Such actions as taunting of opposing players, dangerous aggression, intentional fouling, or other 'win at all costs' behavior are contrary to the spirit of the game and must be avoided by all players."
From Ultimate Players
The Spirit of the Game is running after the disc like its the thing you want the most in the entire world, laying out, and making the catch (It's such an awesome feeling). Then, when you think it can't be any better, as you stand up in the endzone, you see not only your team, but your opponents cheering and congratulating you. It's calling a foul on yourself. It's playing at the highest level your capable. It's helping new players keep their forehands from flopping over. And It's definitely a Beautiful Thing. Mike Costa
