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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

February 5, 2026

New Year New Champion – Storytelling Grant

The New Year New Champion (NYNC) initiative supports emerging players attending the World Championships. For this edition, a storytelling component is added alongside the existing grant. . The initiative is open both to: . players who wish to apply for the grant community members who want to support the initiative through donations . What’s offered […]

CategoriesFPAW, Spread the JamAuthorJakub Kostel
January 21, 2026

Spreading the jam at the LeiOut tournament

LeiOut! A small but mighty freestyle team brought freestyle to the LeiOut Beach Ultimate tournament in Huntington Beach, January 16-19. Demos, jams, new connections — and big interest from players who had never seen freestyle before. Read the full story… . Friday, the group met near the Pier in Huntington Beach. The team connected on […]

CategoriesSpread the JamAuthorJakub Kostel
January 10, 2026

FPA and WFDF Announce Unified Freestyle World Championships

The Freestyle Players Association (FPA, freestyledisc.org) and the World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF, wfdf.sport) have been working together for some time. In 2026, this cooperation reaches a new milestone: the Freestyle World Championships will be jointly sanctioned by both organizations.   This unification brings freestyle under a single, shared World Championship, combining the competitive focus […]

CategoriesUncategorizedAuthorJakub Kostel
November 2, 2025

Hall of Fame nomination request

Freestyle Disc Hall of Fame – Nominations Now Open The nomination window for the Freestyle Disc Hall of Fame opens on November 1st and extends through December 31st of this year. If you have a candidate and would like to promote them for consideration, please use this form and send it to crust@freestyledisc.org. The Committee […]

CategoriesHistoryAuthorJakub Kostel
October 21, 2025

FPAW 2027 & 2028 – BIDS OPEN

FPAW 2027 & 2028 Bids Now Open! Hey everyone! • • • The FPA is now soliciting bids for both 2027 and 2028 FPA Worlds. We have a really special 2026 Worlds upcoming in Munich after having a really awesome FPAW this year in Toronto! Thinking outside the box is encouraged — with priority for […]

CategoriesUncategorizedAuthorJakub Kostel
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