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 You're new to the sport of ultimate, new to Melbourne or Victoria, or new to the website? If so, use this page to help you find the information you need. Click on the link below to jump to the relevant section.
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New to Ultimate
Ultimate is a fast and exciting team sport played with a flying disc - a Frisbee(tm). Games are played on a field roughly the same length as a soccer field, but a little narrower. The field has an endzone at each end, and points are scored by catching the disc in these areas. The team with the frisbee tries to pass the disc up the field to others on their team and catch it in the endzone. At the same time, the defensive team tries to intercept or knock down the disc. If they succeed, they get possession of the disc and try to score in the other endzone. Players can throw the disc from a few metres to the entire length of the field with great accuracy, so games involve a lot of skill, speed, athleticism and tactics.
Ultimate is non-contact but highly competitive. It is played in an extremely social environment, and holds sportsmanship in the highest regard.
To learn more about the sport of ultimate, visit Learn About Ultimate.
To see photos of ultimate being played, visit the Gallery .
To find out when and where you can play, visit Play! or Venues .
To find out about clubs you can join and special groups in Victorian ultimate, visit Clubs and Groups .
New to Melbourne or Victoria
Melbourne is one of the world's most liveable cities. It's a cliche but it's true. Melbourne has a pleasant (if at times variable!) climate, a vibrant city life and access to an enourmous range of sports and outdoor activities. Victoria's attractions begin at turquoise beaches, finish atop snow-capped peaks, and encompass a range of climates from the semi-desert Mallee to the green pastures of Gippsland. The legacy of exploration, mining and farming is evident in Victoria's many historic towns. Major Victorian regional centres include Ballarat (with a thriving ultimate scene), Geelong and Bendigo.
To learn more about Melbourne or Victoria, visit Attractions in Melbourne and Victoria in the links section.
To find out when and where you can play ultimate in Melbourne or Victoria, visit Play! or Venues .
To find out about ultimate clubs you can join and special groups in Victorian ultimate, visit Clubs and Groups .
New to the Website
If you already play ultimate and live in Victoria, you might be wondering how this new website works. Read on to learn how to get the most out of the new site. If you can't find something you think should be on the website, use the search box in the top right of every page, or visit the Search Page . If you still can't find it, use the Contact Us section to share your ideas with the relevant VFDA personnel.
General news updates can be found in the News section, and upcoming events can be seen in the calendar at the top right of every page.
Information about beginner/social leagues, competitive leagues and tournaments can be found in the Play! section.
Information about joining clubs (there is a club for everyone) and details of special groups (such as youth and women) can be found in the Clubs and Groups section.
Venue information - maps, facilities, directions, public transport, etc - can be found in the Venues section. Disc Golf courses can be found in the Disc Golf section.
A great selection of ultimate photos can be found in the Gallery .
Rules of ultimate, explanations of Spirit and further ultimate resources can be found in Learn About Ultimate . VFDA policies, committee meeting minutes and other administrative information can be found in VFDA Administration .
Links to external sites - equipment suppliers, field contacts, tourist information, etc - can be found in the Links section.
Information for contributors to the site can be found on the For Authors page.
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