Following 2025’s Congress decision, WFDF formalizes the discipline’s global standards in collaboration with key Commissions and Member National Federations.

The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) announced the official publication and confirmation of the Dodge Disc Technical Rules and Regulations. This milestone formalizes the regulations for the discipline, following the foundation laid during last year’s Congress decision and subsequent consultative processes with the Sport for All and Spirit of the Game Commissions.

Dodge Disc, also known as Dodgebee, originated in Japan and has grown to be highly popular among youth and school programs across Asia, with thousands of participants in Japan, the People’s Republic of China, Chinese Taipei and Hong Kong, China, with growing competitive play in the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

“Following the momentum from our Congress last year, confirming the Dodge Disc Technical Rules is a proud moment for WFDF. This discipline is highly accessible and perfectly aligns with our ‘Sport for All’ mission. By cementing these regulations, we provide a consistent, structured pathway for international growth while keeping the integrity of the Spirit of the Game firmly at the center of the court,” said Robert “Nob” Rauch, President of WFDF.

Dodge Disc combines the high-energy athletic dynamics of traditional dodgeball with the unique flight mechanics of a specialized nylon-and-foam flying disc. Key highlights of the discipline include:

• Field and Teams: Played on an 18m x 9m infield court by two teams of 10 players each.
• Objective: Eliminate the opposing team’s infield players by striking them below the shoulders with the disc without them catching it.
• Self-Officiated Philosophy: Relying strictly on the Spirit of the Game, players are solely responsible for making and resolving their own calls transparently and efficiently.
• Dynamic Pace: Features a strict 5-second individual possession limit and a 15-second team shot clock to maintain rapid, continuous action.

The finalized rules are the result of collaboration across the flying disc community, including vital on-the-ground feedback from the Member National Federations of Hong Kong China, Chinese Taipei, and Japan. WFDF also extends its gratitude to the Spirit of the Game Commission for ensuring the discipline maintains its foundational self-officiating philosophy, and the Sport for All Commission for keeping the rules inclusive and adaptable.

“Our active community in Hong Kong, alongside our peers in Chinese Taipei and Japan, has put tremendous energy into testing and refining these regulations,” said Calvin Cheng, President of the Flying Disc Federation of Hong Kong, China. “Seeing the feedback of our local players directly shape the international rules is incredibly rewarding, and we are excited to transition into this official era of sanctioned Dodge Disc competition.”

The document is now available for member nation federations and the wider community, with provisions for modified applications—such as adjusting field size or player count—to ensure an equitable experience across various age and competitive divisions. For more information, please visit the official WFDF website.