The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF), the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Cut Camp and the Pan American Flying Disc Federation (PAFDF) are thrilled to announce the start of WFDF 2025 Pan American Ultimate Championships (PAUC) on Monday, 1st December 2025 in the beach resort community of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. This six-day Pan American event welcomed 59 teams from 10 countries, spread across 5 divisions, bringing together almost 1,200 participants. The competition will run through …
WFDF 2025 All Africa Ultimate Championship Concludes in Stirring Display of Sport, Spirit, and Growth
The WFDF 2025 All Africa Ultimate Championship (AAUC) concluded at the Kampala International School (KISU) Fields in Kampala this last weekend, marking a high point in African flying disc competition. Held from 9 to 12 October, the tournament drew 240 athletes across 13 teams, the largest turnout in AAUC history. Over four days of spirited competition, players and teams from Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, The Democratic Republic of Congo, and Uganda …
WFDF 2025 All-Africa Ultimate Championships Commence
The WFDF 2025 All-Africa Ultimate Championship is being held 9-12 October 2025 at the Kampala International School (KISU) Field in Kampala, Uganda. This is the 10th anniversary of the first WFDF All-African Championships, which coincidentally were also held in Uganda. Over 230 Athletes will be competing during the tournament across 13 teams, the biggest number of teams AAUC has ever held. There are mixed gender teams from seven countries: Congo, Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, …
WFDF Announces Friction Gloves as Official Glove Supplier for 2025-2028
The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) is thrilled to welcome Friction Gloves as its new Official Glove Supplier for the period of 2025-2028. This four-year partnership will bring high-quality, performance-driven gloves to WFDF athletes, enhancing their grip and control in all playing conditions. Friction Gloves, founded by Chris Hancock, has been a leader in disc sports apparel, offering top-tier gloves designed for durability, comfort, and optimal disc handling. “We are excited to partner with Friction …
WFDF Renews Partnership with Greatest Bags as Official Bag Supplier for 2025-2027
The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with Greatest Bags as the Official Bag Supplier for 2025-2027. Greatest Bags has been a trusted WFDF partner for several years, consistently providing high-performance, durable, and functional bags designed specifically for Flying Disc athletes. “We are delighted to continue our collaboration with Greatest Bags,” said Robert “Nob” Rauch, WFDF President. “Athletes and participants alike recognize the quality and practicality of …
Successful Workshops for Physical Education Teachers Held in Lithuania
The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) recently concluded a series of highly successful workshops aimed at expanding the presence of Flying Disc sports among physical education teachers across Lithuania. Held from 3rd to the 6th of February, the workshops took place in Kaunas, Klaipėda and Vilnius, drawing enthusiastic participation from over 100 teachers. The workshops were led by José Amoroso, Chair of the World Flying Disc Federation’s School, University and Youth Commission. The “Introducing Flying …
INTERACT+ Course Helps Create “Sport for All” Initiatives Among Members
The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) is happy to share the successful delivery of the INTERACT+ (International and European Sport Organisations Activating Citizens Plus) Capacity-Building Course, an educational initiative designed to train, qualify and empower Members in becoming “Sport for All” leaders. The course, which ran across four online sessions in January, engaged more than 50 flying disc participants from 35 member federations across all regions. Led by Jörg Benner, Secretary General of Deutscher Frisbeesport-Verband(DFV) …
WFDF Requests Input Through Global Flying Disc Sports Community Survey
The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) is pleased to invite the international community to complete the Global Flying Disc Community Survey. The Survey is aimed at collecting information and opinions from the various stakeholders in Flying Disc Sports, from current and retired athletes at the competitive and recreational levels to coaches, administrators, parents, and volunteers, among other roles. Click HERE to complete the Global Flying Disc Community Survey, available until March 10, 2025. It only …
WFDF 2024 Elections: Leadership for the Future of Flying Disc
The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) has announced the full results of its 2024 elections in December, with the WFDF member associations voting on several open positions on the Board of Directors. Among other positions, the membership re-elected Robert “Nob“ Rauch as President for an additional four-year term. “I am extremely pleased to see a very experienced Board of Directors returning after being re-elected. Supported by our capable staff, dedicated volunteers, and the enthusiastic flying …
“Ultimate at School Guidebook” Now Available in Lithuanian
The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF), in collaboration with the Lithuanian Flying Disc Federation (LFDF), is pleased to announce the Lithuanian translation of the “Ultimate at School Guidebook.” With the Guidebook now available in 5 languages, this new edition aims to broaden the guidebook’s reach and continue to impact more participants through the discipline of Ultimate. Originally launched in English in 2020, the guidebook was developed with the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria and local experts …
WFDF Publishes 2025–2028 Ultimate Rules
Colorado Springs, USA – The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) is pleased to announce the release of updated Ultimate Rules and their Appendices for 2025–2028. Following extensive engagement with the global Ultimate community, led by the WFDF Rules Sub-Committee, the revised Rules were approved by the Board of Directors and will take effect on January 1, 2025. This latest update introduces key adjustments designed to enhance clarity, streamline the flow of play, ensure fairer outcomes, …
Disc Golfer Kristin Lätt of Estonia Nominated for The World Games Athlete of the Year
Kristin Lätt (née Tattar), one of the most dominant forces in Flying Disc sports, has been nominated by the World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) for The World Games Athlete of the Year 2024. This prestigious nomination recognizes her outstanding achievements in Disc Golf, where she has not only redefined the game but continues to inspire athletes across the world. This year, Disc Golf will be on the Programme of The World Games for the first …
Introducing Flying Disc Sports at Schools eBook Published
The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) is happy to announce the launch of the Introducing Flying Disc Sports at Schools eBook. Aimed at teachers in kindergarten and primary schools, the resource introduces all Flying Disc disciplines, their different equipment, instructions to teach basic skills, and over thirty (30) different activities for the context. A project of the School, University and Youth Commission, the eBook was authored by a group of international experts including: and features …
Frisbee enthusiast “Bill Nye the Science Guy” awarded US Presidential Medal of Freedom
Frisbee enthusiast and science celebrity “Bill Nye the Science Guy” was awarded US Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Biden on Saturday the 3rd of January 2025. Bill has been throwing frisbees since he was a kid and first started playing Ultimate at Cornell University from which he graduated in 1977. He went on to found the Olympic Windjammers, the first men’s team in Seattle, after moving there for work after college. He continues to be …
Estonian Disc Golf Star Named IWGA Athlete of the Month Following World Team Disc Golf Championship Victory
The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) is thrilled to celebrate Estonian disc golfer Albert Tamm, who has been named the IWGA Athlete of the Month for November 2024. This recognition follows his pivotal role in leading Estonia to victory at the 2024 World Team Disc Golf Championship (WTDGC) in Perth, Australia, where the team defended their World Championship title with a stellar performance. Tamm’s contributions to the tournament showcased his exceptional skills, leadership, and the …
Flying Disc receives the green light for the final inclusion in FIGeST and Italian Flying Disc athletes receive awards from the Italian National Olympic Committee
On Saturday, 7 December 2024, the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) during a ceremony at its headquarters in Rome awarded the best Flying Disc athletes and announce the green light to proceed to the inclusion of the discipline in FIGeST. Following the modification of the FIGeST Statutes, which will take place on 25 January 2025, Flying Disc will have full recognition of the NOC of Italy. Giovanni Malagò — IOC Member, President of the Milano …
Deutscher Frisbeesportverband receives German National Olympic Committee membership
The German Flying Disc Federation (Deutscher Frisbeesport-Verband or DFV) has received Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund (German Olympic and Sports Confederation or DOSB) membership during their 21st General Assembly on 7 December 2024 in Saarbrücken (Germany). The DFV is the 102nd member of the NOC of Germany and achieved a unanimous vote of the current DOSB membership, which is composed of 43 Olympic and 25 non-Olympic sport national federations, 16 regional sport confederations, and 17 organisations with …
WFDF announces Request for Proposals for Official Broadcast Partner for 2025-2026
The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) is pleased to announce the opening of its tender process for the selection of the WFDF Official Broadcast Partner for the two-year period from January 2025 through December 2026. This RFP is open to all qualified media companies interested in partnering with WFDF to showcase its premier events, including the World Ultimate Club Championships, World Junior Ultimate Championships, and the World Beach Ultimate Championships, among others. The selected Broadcast …
Ultimate at School Guidebook Launched in China
Chengdu, China – The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) through collaboration with the Chinese Flying Disc Administrative Committee, the National Federation of the People’s Republic of China, is happy to announce the launch of the Ultimate at Schools Guidebook in the country. Coinciding with the finals of the Chinese Ultimate League, José Amoroso, Chair of the Youth and Sport Commission, delivered educational sessions to teachers and students in the cities of Chengdu (Chengdu University of …
World Ultimate Championships Come Back Strong after COVID Hiatus
For the first time in eight years, teams convened on the world stage to compete for the title of Ultimate World Champions. With the 2020 edition of this quadrennial event canceled due to COVID, excitement was high as athletes gathered from around the world to play for their national teams in Gold Coast, Australia. It was a week of triumphs and heartbreaks that culminated with the USA fighting to defend their titles in front of …
WFDF Brings Major Events to Gold Coast, Australia This Week
Three major WFDF events kick off in Gold Coast, Australia over the coming days – WFDF’s Annual Congress, the WFDF 2024 World Ultimate Championships (WUC), and the WFDF 2024 World Guts Championships (WGC). Over 1200 athletes on 71 teams will be representing 23 National Federations across the two athletic events. Congress The Annual Congress of WFDF National Federations meets on Friday and Saturday, 30th-31st of August at the Gold Coast Performance Centre in Runaway Bay, …
Road to WUC: New Zealand Determined to Display both Spirit and Skill in Gold Coast
As the international Ultimate community gets ready for the WFDF 2024 World Ultimate Championships next month, we are putting the spotlight on some of the teams that will be traveling to Australia for this premier event, and a chance to qualify for The World Games 2025. Join us, as we follow their Road to WUC. New Zealand is known for its impressive Spirit of the Game, once sweeping the category in all three divisions at …
Road to WUC: Italy Ready to Make a Name for Itself on the World Stage
As the international Ultimate community gets ready for the WFDF 2024 World Ultimate Championships next month, we are putting the spotlight on some of the teams that will be traveling to Australia for this premier event, and a chance to qualify for The World Games 2025. Join us, as we follow their Road to WUC. Italy is no stranger to WFDF World Ultimate Championship events. The country has competed in most WFDF World Ultimate Championships, …
Road to WUC: Chinese Taipei A Small But Mighty Competitor
As the international Ultimate community gets ready for the WFDF 2024 World Ultimate Championships next month, we are putting the spotlight on some of the teams that will be traveling to Australia for this premier event, and a chance to qualify for The World Games 2025. Join us, as we follow their Road to WUC. Since the last time they competed in a WFDF World Ultimate Championships, a few things have changed for Chinese Taipei. …
USA and France Bring Home Gold at WJUC 2024
Teams from the USA, France, and Canada were multi medal winners at the WFDF 2024 World Junior Ultimate Championships (WJUC) last week. Team USA went nearly undefeated, with their only loss all week coming in the championship match of the Women’s division. They topped the podium in the Men’s and Mixed divisions, took silver in Women’s, and were also awarded the Spirit prize in the Mixed division. France also had a great event. After breaking …
Invitation for Nominations to WFDF Athletes’ Commission
WFDF and the Athletes’ Commission are inviting nominations for the election of three regular members and one additional member to fill a currently vacant position. The Commission is currently made up of nine athletes from around the world, comprised of six elected positions with three additional members nominated by the WFDF Board of Directors. These openings are for three elected members to represent Ultimate for the term of 2024 to 2028, with the fourth highest …
Hungarian Mixed Team Suspended from WFDF 2024 World Junior Ultimate Championships
On Friday 26 July, after a meeting with WFDF officials and a review of the situation, it was the unanimous decision of the WFDF 2024 World Junior Ultimate Championships (WJUC) Tournament Rules Group (TRG) that the Hungarian Mixed team be suspended from WJUC 2024 effective immediately and that the bronze medal for the Mixed division not be awarded during the medal ceremony. The TRG determined that despite warnings from officials the Hungarian delegation did not …
Road to WUC: Panama’s First Ever National Ultimate Team Has A Few Surprises In Store
As the international Ultimate community gets ready for the WFDF 2024 World Ultimate Championships next month, we are putting the spotlight on some of the teams that will be traveling to Australia for this premier event, and a chance to qualify for The World Games 2025. Join us, as we follow their Road to WUC. When you talk to members of the Panama national team who will be competing in the Mixed division at the …
Pool Play begins at WFDF 2024 World Junior Ultimate Championships
More than 40 National Teams from 23 countries began play on Sunday 21 July at the WFDF 2024 World Junior Ultimate Championships in Birmingham, UK. The start of pool play kicked off seven days of competition across Mixed, Open, and Women’s divisions for athletes under 20 years of age. Running from 21 July to 27 July 2024 the Championships take place at the Birmingham City University sports complex and will host approximately 1000 athletes. In …
WFDF Announces Dates for 2025 Events
The World Flying Disc Federation is pleased to announce our initial 2025 Calendar of Events. The following events have been scheduled after the completion of a competitive bid process. Hosts were selected based on a variety of requirements including past experience running Flying Disc events, the overall cost to teams and athletes, presence of suitable facilities, and the competition venue. All bids were recognized and endorsed by the National Flying Disc Federation of the country …
Karlsruhe named host city of the The World Games 2029 during IWGA Annual General Meeting
The International World Games Association (IWGA) 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on May 1 in Esslingen, Germany with WFDF in attendance. Among the topics addressed during the meeting were current progress toward the 2025 The World Games (TWG) in Chengdu, China where Flying Disc will include both Ultimate and Disc Golf events, and the selection of Karlsruhe in southwest Germany as the host of TWG 2029. Karlsruhe is the first city selected to …
Bids Open for Hosting the Pan American Youth Ultimate Championships
The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) and the Pan American Flying Disc Federation (PAFDF) officially open bids for hosting the WFDF 2025 Pan American Youth Ultimate Championships. Bids are due no later than the 30th of June. All bids will be reviewed by PAFDF’s new Youth Development Committee, the Pan American Junior Committee (PANJUCO). Select bids will then be reviewed by the WFDF Events Team with the final decision being made by PANJUCO. A host …
WFDF Builds on Partnership with the Hangzhou Municipal People’s Government
A Delegation of Hangzhou Municipal People’s Congress (HMPC), led by the Standing Committee of HMPC’s Deputy Director Lu Chunqiang, visited with WFDF Representatives in Frankfurt at the German Olympic Sports Confederation headquarters on the 23rd of April. The meeting, chaired by WFDF President Robert “Nob” Rauch, was held to discuss follow-up details for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Hangzhou Municipal People’s Government and WFDF during the Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023. This …
Canada, Colombia, Dominican Republic, and USA win gold at WFDF 2023 Pan American Ultimate Championships
Dominican Republic’s Blue Devils UC take home gold in the Open division Teams from four different countries earned medals at the WFDF 2023 Pan American Ultimate Championships (PAUC), with Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Canada and the United States taking home gold. PAUC, which was held in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic from November 28 to December 2, welcomed 1,836 athletes on 84 teams from 12 countries. Athletes competed in six divisions. “It is exciting to see …
WFDF and Ultiworld to stream from two fields at Pan American Ultimate Championships
When the World Flying Disc Federation kicks off the 2023 Pan American Ultimate Championships later this month, players from 13 countries will be competing for gold from Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. WFDF, in partnership with Ultiworld, will be streaming every day of the competition, which runs from November 28 to December 2. Ultiworld will stream at least 30 games from the Pan-American Ultimate Championships over the five days of competition. One field with expert commentary …
Final Day of WFDF World Wheelchair Ultimate Championships features thrilling games with Team Italy – White winning gold
Team Italy – White took the first gold medal in the inaugural WFDF World Wheelchair Ultimate Championships, having secured a narrow 7-5 victory during Sunday’s finals over Team WFDF International. The event was held at the Bella Italia EFA Village in Lignano Sabbiadoro (Italy) from 29-30 September 2023 and four teams participated with two teams from Italy (White and Blue), one team from Germany, and an “international” team with its core group from Japan. In …
WFDF and Ultiworld to stream up to 50 matches at WFDF 2023 World Beach Ultimate Championships
More than 700 players from 50 teams and 15 countries will descend on Huntington Beach, California, USA next month for the chance to be crowned the best beach Ultimate teams in the world. The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF), in partnership with Ultiworld, will stream up to 12 contests per day from the WFDF 2023 World Beach Ultimate Championships. Beach Worlds takes place 1 to 5 November and will be streamed exclusively via WFDF’s subscription …
WFDF announces 2022 World Junior Ultimate Championships
Will be held together with the EUF 2022 European Youth Ultimate Championships in Wrocław, Poland this August The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) announces that it now plans to host its 2022 World Junior Ultimate Championships (WJUC) in conjunction with the 2022 European Youth Ultimate Championships (EYUC) being run under the auspices of the European Ultimate Federation (EUF). The Joint Junior Ultimate Championship (JJUC) will be staged from Saturday the 6th to Saturday the 13th …
New WFDF Rules Appendix released and in effect from January 1, 2022
The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) has released a new version of the Appendix to the Rules of Ultimate 2021-2024. The new version came into effect as of 1 January 2022. These rules will be used for all WFDF Ultimate Events in 2022, including the upcoming World Ultimate Club Championships, World Junior Ultimate Championships, and World Masters Ultimate Club Championships. Non-WFDF event organizers may also choose to use these rules for their events. These are …
WFDF introduces new Ultimate 4’s Showcase format
More compact competitive version of the sport for events subject to athlete quotas and time constraints The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) is pleased to introduce its Showcase format for the Ultimate competition. The showcase format of Ultimate 4’s has been developed for events, including multi-sports games, that face constraints of time, space, or athletes’ quota while preserving the essential qualities of the sport. The Showcase Rules feature mixed-gender, four-on-four play with six-member teams, running …
WFDF 2022 World Masters Ultimate Club Championships announced
Registrations are now open for event to be held in Limerick, Ireland WFDF is pleased to announce that the WFDF 2022 World Masters Ultimate Club Championships (WMUCC 2022) will be staged in Limerick, Ireland from Saturday 25th June to Saturday 2nd July 2022 at the University of Limerick. The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) is Siege Events Limited, headed up by Barry Walsh and Liam Grant, who has hosted the Siege of Limerick — Ireland’s largest …
WFDF announces a new set of Rules of Ultimate and Appendix for 2021-2024
The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF), following a review by the Rules Sub-Committee, has announced an updated set of the Rules of Ultimate and Championship Appendix for 2021-2024. The WFDF Board of Directors have approved these changes and the new rules come into effect on 1 January 2021. The WFDF Ultimate Rules Sub-Committee has introduced a number of changes aimed at producing better flow of play, fairer outcomes, and a closer alignment with the USA …
WFDF Announces 2021 Schedule of World Championships
Planning to resume global Flying Disc events starting in July 2021 Following the March 24 announcement by the World Flying Disc Federation that all Flying Disc championships in 2020 were cancelled or postponed due to the rapid spread COVID-19 virus and effect of the pandemic on international travel, WFDF has been pushing forward with negotiations, plans, and preparations for a full calendar of events for 2021. As of today, WFDF is planning to hold its …
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