The World Flying Disc Federation released its updated WFDF Disc Golf World Rankings, with Finland retaining the number one spot, making it their third time in a row as World #1. Estonia and Canada switched positions from the last edition to take second and third respectively in the rankings, which were released in cooperation with the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA). The full rankings can be found here. WFDF Disc Golf rankings are calculated using …
WFDF announces Request for Proposals for Official Supplier & Sponsors for the categories of bags, gloves, and footwear for 2023-2024
The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) is pleased to announce that it has opened three separate tender processes for the selection of WFDF Official Supplier & Sponsorships for the two-year period from January 2023 through the end of December 2024, with the option to also submit a four-year bid (which may or may not be considered at the discretion of WFDF). These RFP’s are open to all qualified suppliers of footwear, gloves, and bags. We …
United Through Sports – World Virtual Youth Festival 2022
WFDF seeks interest from juniors (Under 18) to participate in the UTS World Virtual Youth Festival 2022 The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) is proud to announce that we have been invited to participate in the United Through Sports (UTS) World Virtual Youth Festival (WVYF) 2022. This event is a unique opportunity for the Flying Disc youth athletes to be involved in a United through Sport movement that promotes health and safety through competition of …
World Flying Disc Federation – 2022 Election Announcement
Overview WFDF is seeking enthusiastic, skilled and committed candidates for its 2022 Elections. Complete nominations must be received by the Nominating Committee by October 28, 2022. The target date for the start of the elections is between November 1 and November 15, 2022, with a targeted end date of no later than December 15, 2022. Results should be announced by December 31, 2022 subject to confirmation of acceptance by elected candidates. The following positions are open for …
WFDF Announces 2023 Events Schedule
Full cycle of events planned for the upcoming year The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that a full calendar of WFDF World and Continental Championship flying disc events has been scheduled to take place in 2023. “With five successful championships over the last four months, and now a complete line-up of events for 2023, it’s great to be getting back our sense of competition normalcy. Aligning our events …
WFDF puts out RFP for Ultimate Coaching Resource Provider
The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) is seeking proposals from already established providers who are able to deliver on-line access to ultimate coaching resources to individuals from around the world who are interested in becoming coaches for our sport. The goal of increasing coaching capacity in WFDF member and non-member countries, particularly in less developed countries. The selected provider will receive the exclusive recognition as the “Official WFDF Coaching Resource Partner” for the term of …
Estonia wins WFDF 2022 World Team Disc Golf Championships
After 456 games of match play over four days of competition among 254 athletes from 25 countries and four continents, the WFDF 2022 World Team Disc Golf Championships (WTDGC) were settled in the Gold Medal match between Estonia and Czech Republic, with Estonia taking the Gold Medal and the title of World Disc Golf Team Champions on Saturday the 20th of August. Team Canada took home the bronze medal and Australia earned the Spirit award. This was the largest ever WTDGC since it was introduced in 2016. Played on two challenging courses in …
WFDF to stage Development Coaching clinic in Sofia, Bulgaria, on 6-9 October
2022 assembling new member federations and countries
The World Flying Disc Federation’s (WFDF) Development Programme will host a coaching clinic in Sofia,Bulgaria, from 6-9 October 2022. The event will assemble coaches, players, and sports administrators from Eastern and southern Europe, including the Balkan region, Baltic States, and Mediterranean area, in cooperation with the Bulgarian Flying Disc Federation (BFDF). Representatives from developing countries are invited, including WFDF member and non-member countries including Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, Estonia, …
WFDF ready for largest World Team Disc Golf Championships to date
The World Flying Disc Federation welcomes 25 national teams to Varaždin in northern Croatia for the WFDF 2022 World Team Disc Golf Championship (WTDGC). This event will be WFDF’s fourth editionfor national disc golf teams and the largest to date. The WTDGC will be hosted over four days, from Wednesday, 17th August to Saturday, 20th August on two 18-hole courses located in the forests and on the Drava River embankment. The competition format is four pools of teams leading to a Top 16 knockout event. Teams will have …
USA, Italy, France, and Hungary win big at Joint Junior World Championships
The WFDF World Junior Ultimate Championships wrapped up in Wrocław, Poland on Saturday, August 13 after eight days of competition, with the USA taking home two gold medals in the Open and Women’s divisions and Hungary securing the world title in the Mixed division. In the European Youth Ultimate Championship, Italy won gold in the Open and Women’s divisions and Hungary again took the Mixed Division title. Also of note is that France took the silver medal in four of the six …