Past Articles in referees
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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
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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
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MLU Report Card: Grading The Boston Whitecaps Opener
I went to the opening day for the MLU’s Boston Whitecaps this past Saturday, with the intention of seeing some friends and family, checking out…
Apr 15, 2014 by Tiina Booth in Opinion with 23 comments
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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
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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
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The Pro Leagues Have A Referee Problem
When the American Ultimate Disc League began last year, it marked a milestone in ultimate.
Jun 13, 2013 by Charlie Eisenhood in Analysis, Opinion with 35 comments
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We Need Yellow Cards: Cheating Requires Stricter Penalties And Ejections
Self-officiating, personal accountability, and sportsmanship are the hallmarks of our sport. They are what set Ultimate apart from most other team sports.
Apr 18, 2013 by Bill Stewart in Opinion with 29 comments
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Why Ultimate Needs Professional Leagues — And Referees
Ultimate has been with us now for 46 years, and the sport has grown leaps and bounds from its origins in a parking lot in…
Apr 1, 2013 by Michael Kinstlick in Opinion with 48 comments
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More On The T-Town Spike: A Response To Central Florida Coach Andrew Roca
On Skyd Magazine this morning, Andrew Roca, the head coach of Central Florida, wrote an op-ed about the T-Town Spike incident.
Feb 1, 2013 by Charlie Eisenhood in Opinion with 10 comments
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Stick With Observers: People Cheat More When There Are Referees
Yesterday, Ultiworld opinion columnist Alexander Palmer laid out his case for bringing full third-party referees into ultimate.
Jan 24, 2013 by Charlie Eisenhood in Opinion with 33 comments