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About the FPA

Our Mission: The FPA is dedicated to the growth of freestyle disc play as a lifetime recreation and a competitive sport.

Mission, vision, and values

Our Vision. We love to freestyle, and we want to share our joy with others! Our organization’s two main goals are to encourage new players to learn how to play, and to oversee the competitive aspects of our sport.

 

Our Values. Above all, freestyle is fun! In the competitive realm, we work to create tournaments that ensure fairness, transparency, teamwork, and fun for everyone.

 

Our Structure. The FPA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was formed in 1978. We have a Board of Directors that consists of elected and appointed members who meet regularly to manage the administrative needs of the organization and to accomplish goals that will serve our members and grow the sport. For example:

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– We provide educational programs to facilitate and encourage players to enjoy the sport.
– We regularly survey our membership and support committees that that channel ideas and refine competitive formats.
– We support player efforts and freestyle growth around the world by sponsoring player-led initiatives.
– We act as a collective bargaining force that protects and promotes the interests of freestyle disc players worldwide.

 

Organizing!  Three major factors prompted the organization’s formation in 1978. First, it was evident that player input was having minimal impact on the evolution of freestyle in the major tournaments at that time. Secondly, there was a growing realization that freestylers were becoming a group of specialists, playing a separate sport. Being a separate sport, it was apparent that freestyle had its own challenges and opportunities. Finally, it was recognized that the freestyle community with its immense talent was the most legitimate body to turn to for direction in the evolution of freestyle.

 

Communication. Initially, the FPA’s principal artery of communication was the FPA Forum, a publication that provided news pertinent to freestyle disc play. Now, we stay connected through FPA’s facebook page and Freestyle Frisbee Players facebook group. We also use Jammers on the net Yahoo group, a listserve managed by one of our members that allows players to initiate discussions, suggest changes, promote events, and vote on administrative policies.

 

Membership and Sponsorship. The FPA is funded through player-based membership and product sponsorship. We encourage all freestylers to support the efforts of the organization by keeping memberships current and renewing annually. Sponsorship and partnership opportunities are also welcomed by the FPA!

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FPA's Official Blog

October 9, 2019

FPA WOMEN’S RANKINGS UPDATE – OCTOBER 2019

You can also check and download detailed rankings – including the list of each player’s best 8 results.   This Month Last Month Name Country Best 8 Results # of Events 1 1 Simon, Ilka GER 1138 38 2 2 Daniels, Lori USA 1120 18 3 3 Korver, Juliana USA 1013 31 4 6 Hunrichs, Lisa USA […]

CategoriesRankingsAuthorJakub Kostel
October 9, 2019

FPA OPEN RANKINGS UPDATE – OCTOBER 2019

You can also check and download detailed rankings – including the list of each player’s best 8 results.   This Month Last Month Name Country Gender Best 8 Results # of Events 1 1 Young, Ryan USA m 2020,5 19 2 2 Wiseman, James USA m 1878,5 24 3 3 Kostel, Jakub CZE m 1440 25 4 […]

CategoriesRankingsAuthorJakub Kostel
October 9, 2019

FPA WOMEN’S RANKINGS UPDATE – SEPTEMBER 2019

You can also check and download detailed rankings – including the list of each player’s best 8 results.   This Month Last Month Name Country Best 8 Results # of Events 1 1 Simon, Ilka GER 1138 36 2 2 Daniels, Lori USA 1120 18 3 3 Korver, Juliana USA 1013 28 4 5 Powell, Char USA […]

CategoriesRankingsAuthorJakub Kostel
October 9, 2019

FPA OPEN RANKINGS UPDATE – SEPTEMBER 2019

You can also check and download detailed rankings – including the list of each player’s best 8 results.   This Month Last Month Name Country Gender Best 8 Results # of Events 1 1 Young, Ryan USA m 2020,5 18 2 2 Wiseman, James USA m 1878,5 21 3 3 Kostel, Jakub CZE m 1440 25 4 […]

CategoriesRankingsAuthorJakub Kostel
October 9, 2019

FPA WOMEN’S RANKINGS UPDATE – AUGUST 2019

You can also check and download detailed rankings – including the list of each player’s best 8 results.   This Month Last Month Name Country Best 8 Results # of Events 1 1 Simon, Ilka GER 1138 37 2 2 Daniels, Lori USA 1120 18 3 4 Korver, Juliana USA 1013 28 4 3 Strunz, Bianca GER […]

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