Become a Member
Introduction
Flying Disc is one of the fastest growing sports in the world! From recreational play to the elite level, and youth to older adults, there are millions actively practicing the sport and its disciplines around the world.
With over 100 National Federations, WFDF embraces the values of:
- A Lifetime of Play
- Spirit of the Game
- Passion
- Community
- Inclusiveness
Prospective National Federations interested in applying for Membership in WFDF should contact the Executive Staff listed to the right.
Our Executive Staff is committed to work with applying Federations as they go through the process, providing the full requirements, forms, templates, and resources, and we encourage active and constructive dialogue as the Federation considers officially becoming a part of the global Flying Disc community!
Benefits
Becoming a WFDF National Federation Member has many benefits including:
Eligibility and Requirements
Membership in WFDF is open to Federations in countries, as per the terminology of the International Olympic Committee, that represent all Disc Sport disciplines in that country. In addition, the Federation must:
- be organized with bylaws acceptable to WFDF;
- be open to participation without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, politics, sex, or sexual orientation;
- represent a minimum of 50 individual Disc athletes who are members of its organization (“Active Members”) in one or more Disc Sports;
- a minimum of 25 individual Disc athletes may be acceptable with Board approval;
- be controlled by its members according to democratic principles;
- fairly represent the interests of all Disc Sport disciplines within the country.
The above is summarized. The full WFDF Bylaws, Policies, and Rules regarding Member Federation’s rights and obligations always apply. Applications should include the following in English; please contact the Executive Staff for the application documents;
Item |
Status |
Notes |
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Application Letter |
Required |
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Application Form - Primary Information |
Required |
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List of Players |
Required |
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Federation Certificate of Registration |
Preferred |
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Federation Constitution |
Required |
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Bank Account Statement - Last Month |
Required |
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Recommendation Letter |
Required |
From current NF; at least 1x |
Recognition Letter |
Preferred |
From Country Government |
Bank Account Statement - Last Year |
Preferred |
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Budget - Past 2 Years |
Preferred |
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Budget - Next 2 Years |
Required |
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Application Form - Additional Information |
Preferred |
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National Federations interested in applying for Membership in WFDF should contact:
Secretary General
Director of Membership Services and Sport Development