The World Flying Disc Federation (“WFDF”) is pleased to announce that it has launched today a new official website and domain name “wfdf.sport.“ The web site revamp was undertaken to upgrade the underlying site architecture, from the last overhaul in late 2011, to current standards, including native mobile accessibility. WFDF signed an agreement in 2018 to use the dot sport internet domain, which is managed by the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) for ICANN, as use of the dot sport domain shows we are a recognized member of the international sports community.
WFDF joins UNAOC One Humanity Campaign
The World Flying Disc Federation (“WFDF”) is pleased to announce that WFDF has joined the UNAOC One Humanity Campaign, which calls for solidarity, compassion and unity in the face of discrimination and divisiveness. The International Federations which sign up to the initiative have pledged their commitment to the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations’ (UNAOC) campaign. The campaign will see signatory sports champion One Humanity by demonstrating their commitment to peaceful and inclusive societies through a range of …
WFDF approves Nicaragua as member National Federation
Brings WFDF membership to 88 Countries The World Flying Disc Federation (“WFDF”) is pleased to announce that its Congress has approved the Federación de Disco Volador de Nicaragua (FEDIVONIC) as its newest member national federation, increasing WFDF’s membership to 88 national member federations (NFs). “It is a great pleasure to see organised Flying Disc sport development success in Central America with a growth of our family during these times. This is another example of the success …
WFDF approves Cayman Islands and Malawi as national members
Brings membership to 87 Countries The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) is pleased to announce that its Congress has approved the Cayman Islands Ultimate Association and Malawi Flying Disc Federation as its newest Member associations, increasing WFDF’s membership to 87 countries. “To add Cayman Islands and Malawi to the Flying Disc Family during these difficult times is perhaps a harbinger of the return to the organized practice of Flying Disc sports around the globe and further proof …
USA Claims Gold: Open & Women’s Divisions at 2019 WOFDC
USA Claims Gold in both the Open and Women’s Divisions at the 2019 WFDF World Overall Flying Disc Championships After six days of competition in Richmond, Virginia, the 2019 WFDF World Overall Flying Disc Championships concluded with the crowning of a new champion in the Open division, and a repeat champion in the Women’s division. The USA finished atop the medal count with 38 medals (19 gold, 11 silver, and 11 bronze), while Chinese Taipei …
WFDF 2019 WTDGC open in Estonia
WFDF 2019 World Team Disc Golf Championships open in Estonia The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) is pleased to announce that the WFDF 2019 World Team Disc Golf Championships (WTDGC) opened today. This third edition of the team disc golf championships is being held at Mäetaguse Disc Golf Park in Alutaguse, Estonia, with a participation of 17 countries over four days of competition. The nations represented are Australia, Austria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, …
WFDF Women in Sport Workshop hosted at AOUGC 2019
The WFDF Women in Sport Commission held its first ever regional workshop at the Asian-Oceanic Ultimate and Guts Championship (AOUGC 2019) in Shanghai on July 25. The event was well attended with 50 attendees from 13 regional countries, with men making up a third of the group. Please read the full Press release here.
2019 AOUGC starts in Shanghai
The WFDF 2019 Asia Oceanic Ultimate & Guts Championships start in Shanghai he first games of the WFDF 2019 Asia Oceanic Ultimate and Guts Championships (AOUGC) started in Shanghai on Tuesday, 23 July 2019. Running through Saturday 27 July, this five day event is being held at Shanghai Community Sports Club in Shanghai Gaohang Sunland, People’s Republic of China. Over 525 athletes from 11 countries will compete for the gold medal for the Asian Oceanic …
Global Disc Sports Community Survey 2019
WFDF announces third edition of Global Disc Sports Community Survey 2019 The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) is pleased to announce that it has published the third edition of the Global Disc Sports Community survey. The first ever edition was launched in February 2014 and the survey was designed to gather input from athletes, coaches, administrators, tournament directors and anyone else involved with disc sports from around the globe, with the second edition executed in …
Official Bag and Glove Supplier Named
WFDF names Official Bag Supplier and Official Glove Supplier for 2019-2020 The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) has selected The Greatest Bag as the Official Bag Supplier and Friction Gloves as the Official Glove Supplier for 2019-2020, upon the conclusion of an open tender process. The Greatest Bag and Friction Gloves will be the exclusive supplier of bags and gloves at WFDF events, including WFDF 2019 World Under-24 Ultimate Championships (WU24) in Germany, WFDF 2020 …