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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

February 12, 2021

FPAW IN ISRAEL POSTPONED TO 2022

All,   It is with a heavy heart that we must postpone FPAW in Israel until 2022.   We have had a thorough discussion with the Israeli crew and other stakeholders. Things are not in a good place there (and most places) at this time. This includes direct pandemic stuff but more broadly their ability […]

CategoriesEvents, TournamentsAuthorJakub Kostel
February 3, 2021

Join FPA in 2021

Join the FPA or renew for 2021 With the next edition of Tiny Room Challenge (all you need to know about it) taking place this coming weekend and next weekend this is a great time to remind you the FPA membership as well! If you haven’t renewed or joined the FPA yet, now’s a great […]

CategoriesMembershipAuthorJakub Kostel
February 3, 2021

TINY ROOM BATTLE 3 – All you need to know

Everything You Need to Know about the Tiny Room Battle Challenge 3   What is it? The Tiny Room Battle Challenge is a virtually-held international freestyle frisbee tournament. Currently in it’s 3rd Edition, TRBC is an individual battle format, play-off bracket style, where players square off to showcase their hottest freestyle moves.     When […]

CategoriesEvents, TournamentsAuthorJakub Kostel
January 22, 2021

New Hall of Fame & Top players website

The Freestyle Players Association is pleased to announce the launch of a new website, link celebrating the rich history of our sport.   http://hof.freestyledisc.org/   The site is broken down into two separate categories; The Decades Awards and the Hall of Fame.   The site was created to preserve the history of freestyle disc, also […]

CategoriesHistory, Jammy AwardsAuthorJakub Kostel
November 5, 2020

FPA ELECTIONS – VOTE NOW!

Friends: Now that voting for one big election has been completed 😉, it is time for FPA members across the world to vote for two members of the FPA’s board of directors. This year, the positions that are up for a vote are Competition Director and Education Director. We had a nomination process and the […]

CategoriesCompetition Director, Elections, FPA BoardAuthorJakub Kostel
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