Congress approval brings WFDF’s member national federations to 107 countries The World Flying Disc Federation (“WFDF”) is proud to announce that its Congress has approved the Mongolian Flying Disc Federation (MFDF) as its newest national Member from Mongolia (MGL), increasing WFDF’s membership to 107 member National Federations (NFs). “I take particular pleasure in welcoming Mongolia as our 30th member National Federation in Asia to the growing WFDF Flying Disc family,” commented WFDF President Robert “Nob” Rauch. “This is going to further strengthen WFDF’s and AOFDF’s discussions with the Oly ..read more

Director of Communications and Social Media and Director of Membership Services and Sport Development positions available The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF), the international sports federation recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that is the IF responsible for world governance of flying disc (frisbee) sports, is seeking two individuals to serve as (1) Director of Communications and Social Media and (2) Director of Membership Services and Sport Development to support the growth of our expanding organization. These two new positions contemplate a full-time consultancy op ..read more

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 and one without. “PAUC is WFDF’s last but also largest tournament of 2023 and we are looking forward to seeing over 80 ..read more

The World Flying Disc Federation (“WFDF”) has watched with horror at the ongoing humanitarian disaster that continues in the Middle East. We have member federations in both Israel and Palestine and we understand that the situation impacts the whole flying disc community in the region. In light of this ongoing crisis, WFDF President Robert “Nob” Rauch issued this brief comment: “We are devastated by the ongoing violence that has engulfed Palestine and Israel and by the resulting devastation in the region. At WFDF, we condemn violence, attacks and the loss of life in all its forms. We believe in ..read more

Overview WFDF is seeking enthusiastic, skilled, and committed candidates for its 2023 Elections. Complete nominations must be received by the Nominating Committee by November 5, 2023. The target date for the start of the elections is November 15, 2023, with a targeted end date of December 15, 2023. Results should be announced by December 31, 2023, subject to confirmation of acceptance by elected candidates. The following positions are open for election for 2-year terms commencing on January 1, 2024, and concluding on December 31, 2025. Board positions: Treasurer (2 year term) Ultimate Committ ..read more

Ultimate, Beach Ultimate, Wheelchair Ultimate, Overall and Team Disc Golf Events The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) Board of Directors and respective Disc Sport Committees are seeking bids from potential host organizers for the upcoming 2025 and 2026 WFDF Flying Disc Championship events. WFDF will select one (1) Local Organizing Committee (LOC) per event to host the following events: ● WFDF 2025 World Beach Ultimate Championships (WBUC) ● WFDF 2025 World Overall Flying Disc Championship (WOC) ● WFDF 2025 All African Ultimate or Beach Ultimate Championships (AAUC o ..read more

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 the Semifinals Team WFDF International beat Team Italy Blue by a score of 6-5, and Team Italy – White won versus Germany with a 10-8 score ..read more

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 partnership with Ultiworld. The hour-long matches will be broadcast, including Finals in all six divisions, from two of the competition pitches adjace ..read more

The World Flying Disc Federation (“WFDF”) is hosting its inaugural World Wheelchair Ultimate Championships.  The event is being held at the Bella Italia Efa Village in Lignano Sabbiadoro from 29-30 September 2023 and four teams are participating with two teams from Italy, one team from Germany, and an “international” team with its core group from Japan. “Today history was made with the first international Wheelchair Ultimate Games ever, with Germany securing the first win ever in an international event in the discipline against Italy Blue by a score of 9-7. The innovation of a WFDF Intern ..read more

Five gold medallists from five different nations were crowned champions at the World Flying Disc Federation 2023 Asia Oceanic Ultimate and Guts Championships (AOUGC), which concluded on 10 September in Manila, Philippines. Teams from 15 countries competed at this continental championship event, with 44 Ultimate teams and 5 Guts teams playing in five divisions. “We were excited to see such a broad level of interest in these Continental championships,” stated WFDF President Robert “Nob” Rauch. “With our World Ultimate Championships along with the Guts Championship next year in Australia, this ev ..read more