FAQ

The answers to the questions you didn't know you had

What is this wonderful sport called Ultimate?

Ultimate is a fast paced sport that resembles many traditional sports, such as soccer and football in its athletic requirements; players are constantly sprinting, jumping, turning quickly and throwing throughout the game. Ultimate is played on a field similar to that of football. There are fourteen players on the field, seven on each team. The object of the game is to catch the disc in the opponent's end zone. Once a player gains possession of the disc, she must immediately stop running. After establishing a pivot foot, she will look to advance the disc upfield by throwing to another player on her team. If the throw is not completed, the opposing team gains possession of the disc and is now on offense. This is called a turnover. Other ways turnovers occur is when a pass is intercepted, the disc is dropped, or a player is caught holding the disc for more than ten seconds. Ultimate is governed by the Spirit of the Game where sportsmanship, integrity, and fair-play are upheld by the players rather than referees.

Can I join even if I've never played before?

Absolutely! Over a third of the team didn't start playing until college! Come to practice and we will teach you the fundamentals and rules of Ultimate. Do not let a lack of experience deter you from joining us! Our players come from a variety of athletic backgrounds including but not limited to soccer, cross-country, track, lacrosse, swimming, basketball, and softball. If you are looking for a fun way to stay active, enjoy being on a team, and possess a hard work ethic then you've come to the right place!

What are the eligibility requirements for joining the team?

All players must be "degree-seeking" part or full time undergraduate or graduate students at the University of Pittsburgh.

When and how often does the team practice?

Checkout our Schedule page for tryout details!! Danger practices 3 times a week during the Fall Semester likely on Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings and Saturday mornings. Practices consist mainly of drills, conditioning, and scrimmaging. Team track workouts and lifting sessions begin at the end of the Fall Season and continue well into the Spring Season.

Where are practices held?

Fall practices and tryouts will be held at the Sports Dome. Practice/tryout info will be sent through email and discord (email dangerultimate@gmail.com to be added).

How competitive is Danger?

We are a highly competitive team that travels and competes with other College Women's Ultimate teams from across the country. The college ultimate competitive season is in the spring, however we practice and attend tournaments year round. We have qualified for College Nationals the past four years. If you are interested in a less competitive team think about joining our B Team, High Voltage!