The WFDF 2024 World Masters Ultimate Championships (WMUC) brought the Ultimate community together for an unforgettable week of high-level competition, camaraderie, and celebration. From November 10 to 16, the fields of Great Park in Irvine, California, became the stage for 67 teams and over 2,000 participants, including athletes, spectators, and dedicated volunteers. Teams from 15 countries—Australia, Canada, Colombia, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Portugal, USA, and Venezuela—showcased the skill, passion, and spirit that define this unique sport.
For seven days, the championships transformed Irvine into the epicenter of Ultimate excellence. Players competed fiercely across seven divisions: Master (female 30+, male 33+) in Open, Women’s, and Mixed; Grand Master (female 37+, male 40+) in Open, Women’s, and Mixed; and Great Grand Master (female 45+, male 48+) in Open and Mixed. Fans cheered passionately from the sidelines as matches unfolded, filled with breathtaking plays and unwavering displays of fair play. Beyond the competition, WMUC 2024 was a celebration of the community that makes Ultimate so much more than just a game.
Champions and Spirit Award Winners
Each division crowned champions who stood at the pinnacle of excellence, while the coveted Spirit of the Game (SOTG) award highlighted the players and teams who best represented the values of respect, integrity, and camaraderie:
- Master Open: Gold – Canada, Silver – USA, Bronze – Great Britain, SOTG – India
- Master Women’s: Gold – Canada, Silver – USA, Bronze – Japan, SOTG – Japan
- Master Mixed: Gold – USA, Silver – Japan, Bronze – Canada, SOTG – Colombia
- Grand Master Open: Gold – Canada, Silver – USA, Bronze – Japan, SOTG – Japan
- Grand Master Women’s: Gold – USA Elderflowers, Silver – Canada VANS, Bronze – USA Molly Blue, SOTG – Canada Nostalgia
- Grand Master Mixed: Gold – USA Surly GMX, Silver – USA Dial-Up, Bronze – USA Endless Sunset, SOTG – USA Ran Like the Winded
- Great Grand Master Open: Gold – USA Surly, Silver – USA Immortals, Bronze – USA Relics, SOTG – Japan
WFDF President Robert “Nob” Rauch reflected on the event with pride and gratitude: “WMUC 2024 was a showcase of the best of Ultimate, from the exceptional talent displayed to the unwavering commitment to fair play. We deeply appreciate the players, volunteers, and supporters who made these championships an extraordinary success. Irvine has raised the bar for what this sport can achieve throughout one’s life.”
For more results and details, visit WMUC Results.
The World Flying Disc Federation is the international sports federation responsible for world governance of flying disc (frisbee) sports, including Ultimate, Beach Ultimate, Disc Golf, Freestyle, Guts and Overall Events. WFDF is a federation of 115 member associations that represent flying disc sports and their athletes in over 111 countries. WFDF is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), and the International University Sports Federation (FISU). It is a member of the International World Games Association (IWGA), the Association of Recognized International Federations (ARISF), the International Masters Games Association (IMGA), The Association For International Sport for All (TAFISA), and the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE). It is also a signatory to the World Anti-Doping Agency Code. WFDF is a registered not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation in the state of Colorado, USA.
For more information contact:
Karina Woldt
WFDF Managing Director Events & Operations (MDEO)
World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF)
Mobile: +49 151 4045 6046
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