[lead]WFDF and E.R.I.C. partner to increase Spirit of the Game awareness[/lead] The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) is pleased to announce a new partnership around Spirit of the Game (SotG) with Early Recognition Is Critical (E.R.I.C). E.R.I.C. is a nonprofit charitable organization that teaches youth about cancer symptom awareness and the importance of healthy living through its Ultimate Frisbee clinics. One of the biggest connections between cancer awareness and Ultimate is self-advocacy. E.R.I.C. teaches kids …
WDFD Seeks bids to Host WJUC 2018
[lead]WFDF Seeks Bids to Host WFDF 2018 World Junior Ultimate Championships (WJUC)[/lead] WFDF’s Board of Directors and Ultimate Committee are seeking bids from potential host organizers for the WFDF 2018 World Junior Ultimate Championships (WJUC). The WJUC is the premier world junior championship event for the flying disc discipline of Ultimate. The event is held bi-annually and is comprised of national teams competing in the Junior Uner-20 Men’s and the Junior Under-20 Women’s divisions. The …
U24 2018 UC to be in Perth, Australia
WFDF 2018 World U24 Ultimate Championships to be held in Perth, Australia The World Flying Disc Federation (“WFDF”) is pleased to announce that the WFDF 2018 World Under-24 Ultimate Championships (WU24) will be hosted in the city of Perth (Australia). The event will be held from Sunday, January 7 – Saturday, January 13, 2018, at the facilities at the UWA Sports Park in Perth – Western Australia. The successful bid came from the Australian Flying …
WFDF seeks bids to host WUMCC 2018
[lead]WFDF seeks bids to host WFDF 2018 World Ultimate Masters Club Championships (WUMCC)[/lead] WFDF’s Board of Directors and Ultimate Committee are seeking bids from potential host organizers for the WFDF 2018 World Ultimate Masters Club Championships (WUMCC). The WUMCC is the masters club championship event for the flying disc discipline of Ultimate. The event is held every four years and is comprised of masters club teams who are endorsed by their National Federation.
WFDF Bids Sought: WFOC
[lead]WFDF Bids Sought: WFDF 2017 World Freestyle & Overall Flying Disc Championships (WFOC)[/lead] WFDF’s Board of Directors and the Freestyle & Overall Committees are seeking bids from potential host organizers for the WFDF 2017 Freestyle & Overall Flying Disc Championships (WFOC) The tournament will feature competitions in seven flying disc disciplines — Freestyle, Double Disc Court, Discathon, Accuracy, Disc Golf, Distance and Self-Caught Flight and Champions will be crowned for each individual discipline.
New FPA website launched for Freestyle Players Association
The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) is pleased to announce that the totally revamped website of the Freestyle Players Association (FPA) is now live at www.FreestyleDisc.org. “We have completely revamped the website to modernize the feel and offer more of the features that we think everyone will use and love,” commented FPA at-large Board member Brian Boaté on the launch. “Our hope is that this site will be the online hub for our favorite sport …
What is Spirit?
Spirit of the Game is one of the core elements in flying disc sports. It is similar to fair play and sportsmanship, but there is a much higher emphasis put on it in Ultimate. It is summarised in this preamble to the rules of play: “All players are responsible for administering and adhering to the rules. Ultimate relies upon a Spirit of the Game that places the responsibility for fair play on every player. It …
FPA World Freestyle Disc Championships 2014, Medellin, Colombia – Livestream available
The Freestyle Players Association (FPA) World Championship is under way in Medellin, Colombia, from 31 July to 3 August 2014. The Livestream can be found here..
Freestyle Committee
Kevin “Skippy” Givens Chairperson USA eMail: [email protected] Lori Daniels Toddy Brodeur Paul Kenny Bill Wright Daniel O´Neill Alfonso Lopez Velez Eleonora Imazio
FPA Freestyle World Championships 2012 – Results of the event in Riccione (Italy) held on 2-5 August
The Freestyle Player Association (FPA) World Championships 2012 were held from August 2 to 5 in Riccione (Italy). A total number of 67 players from 10 countries (USA, ITA, SWE, GER, SUI, HUN, CZE, GBR, JPN, COL) competed in event. Spectators were given four days of flying disc choreographed routines, amazing tricks and breathtaking moves between 2 – 5 August on the beach of Riccione (near Rimini) in Italy and, as always, the Adriatic Sea coastline …