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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

September 26, 2023

Freestyle Flying Disc Hall of Fame 2023/2024 Nomination

Dear FPA members, . We are happy to announce that the Freestyle Disc Hall of Fame Committee will be accepting nominations for individuals who initiated their freestyle disc journey in 1984 or earlier. . The nomination window will be open from October 1st to December 31st, 2023. This is your opportunity to honor those individuals […]

CategoriesUncategorizedAuthorEdoardo Turri
September 12, 2023

FPAW’24 in Warsaw – dates & spot

Dear jammers, . Here’s a message from the Warsaw crew, including some useful information about the FPA World Championship 2024: . “ Friends! As a lot of you are already starting to plan the trip to Poland, we are super excited to officially announce the date and location of FPAW2024 in Warsaw. The tournament will take place from the 14th […]

CategoriesUncategorizedAuthorEdoardo Turri
September 4, 2023

OPEN POSITIONS ON THE FPA BOARD – Competition & Education

Hello FPA Members! – Do you have some great ideas in order to grow the sport of Freestyle? Ever want to have a larger impact on Freestyle Frisbee/Disc? Are you willing to spend some time during weekdays throughout the year to brainstorm creative ways to help Freestyle Frisbee grow? Well, now is a great time […]

CategoriesUncategorizedAuthorEdoardo Turri
August 28, 2023

FPAW’23 Results

FPAW’23 is over, and even if it was not as populated as other editions, many countries were represented in this high-level tournament. You can already check out all videos HERE. . Congratulations to all the winners! Here are the podiums of each division: . For Women Pairs: 1. Katy Gimma & Angela Avendano 2. lka Simon […]

CategoriesUncategorizedTagsFPAW, TournamentAuthorEdoardo Turri
May 4, 2023

Spread The Jam Grant application

Dear jammers, . The FPA is happy to announce that the Spread The Jam grant application is now an online form that you can quickly fill out at this link: https://forms.office.com/r/k7VbArYA89 Applying for a grant to support your freestyle project has never been easier! . It takes a lot of time, effort, and sometimes a […]

CategoriesUncategorizedAuthorEdoardo Turri
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