Past Articles in observers
F*ck: Language Penalties Plague The First Two Days Of Nationals
Friday at the 2015 National Championships will be remembered for two things: an incredible quarterfinal round where six games were decided on double game point, and a series…
Oct 3, 2015 by Scott Dollen in News, Opinion with 93 comments
How Observers And Referees Make The Game’s Toughest Calls
How can you determine what's a strip and what's a hand block?
Feb 23, 2015 by Sean Myers in Analysis with 12 comments
USA Ultimate Observers Are Acting Like Referees. That Shouldn’t Happen.
USA Ultimate's observers are increasingly making subjective, active calls. Does that make them referees?
Feb 17, 2015 by Kyle Weisbrod in Opinion with 98 comments
Four Widely Misunderstood Rules, Explained By Observers
Some rules seem to mystify even the most experienced players. We break some of those rules down with help from observers.
Dec 2, 2014 by Preston Thompson in Analysis with 26 comments
Mailbag: Club Parity, Time Caps, Penalties, And Profanity
Charlie Eisenhood dips into his Club Nationals mail this week.
Nov 25, 2014 by Charlie Eisenhood in Opinion with 31 comments
Whole Planet Could Use Observers Right About Now
Pretty much everyone everywhere needs some third party officiating.
Aug 22, 2014 by ultiwhirled in Other with 4 comments
Enough Already: WFDF Needs Observers
WFDF desperately needs observers.
Aug 7, 2014 by Charlie Eisenhood in Opinion with 84 comments
WFDF Revises Officiation Policy, Adds “Game Advisor” For WUCC And Beyond
The World Flying Disc Federation has made some substantial changes to their on-field officiating policies and their approach towards Spirit of the Game, including the…
Jun 5, 2014 by Charlie Eisenhood in News with 13 comments
Why USA Ultimate Should Work With The Pro Leagues
After two full years since the launch of semi-professional ultimate, USA Ultimate has finally announced an official policy outlining their relationship with the semi-pro leagues.
Mar 19, 2014 by Charlie Eisenhood in Opinion with 104 comments
An Open Letter To WFDF: It’s Time For Observers
Dear President Rauch, Executive Director Bernardi, WFDF Board Members, and WFDF Member Nations,
Aug 8, 2013 by Kyle Weisbrod in Analysis, Opinion with 100 comments