The terms of the following board positions are up for re-election this year:
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Thanks to Bethany, Majka/Cesco, and Edo for helping and working so hard for the FPA over the last few years!
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The FPA is now accepting candidates for these positions. If you have time, energy, and ideas to help the sport grow, please send your candidacy or nominations to president@freestyledisc.org.
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The deadline for nominations is October 1, 2025.
Congratulations to Mafer Bonilla and the Medellín, Colombia crew for being selected as the host site for the 2027 World Freestyle Championships (FPAW)!
I am truly excited and honored to be part of organizing the Freestyle World Championships in Colombia. To me, this is not only a major event, but also a new opportunity to continue strengthening freestyle in our region and showing the world the passion and energy of our community.
From now on, we are already working hard on many different aspects of the event. We have started developing ideas for the tournament logo, creating connections to secure beautiful natural grass venues, and reaching out to companies and hotels (thanks to Cami) that can support the event and help provide affordable accommodation options for players and visitors.
There are already so many ideas in motion because we want this championship to become something unforgettable—an experience that inspires people to come back to Colombia, not only for another World Championship, but simply to share a jam with us again.
We are also open, with love and excitement, to hearing suggestions from the community about what you would like this event to include. We want this championship to feel special for everyone and to reflect the spirit of freestyle that connects us all.
I am also deeply excited to serve as Tournament Director. I see this as an incredible opportunity to continue growing, learning, and giving back to the freestyle community. I truly believe this event will be something special because I am surrounded by amazing people who are supporting this dream every step of the way.
I am grateful to have the support of my husband Daniel “Árbol”, my godfather Santiago “El Charco”, and close friends like Ryan, Sebas, Tola, and Tymek, who has been supporting me from the very beginning. I know they will all give their full support and help make this event successful.
I also know that the freestyle community in Colombia will be excited to participate, support, and contribute in their own ways to make this event something truly special. This championship belongs to all of us, and I believe the love, energy, and passion of our community will make people feel welcomed and inspired from the moment they arrive.
Congratulations once again to Mafer and the entire Colombian freestyle community. We cannot wait to see what they create for the global freestyle family in 2027!
— Mafer Bonilla
Congratulations to Mateo Espinoza (Teo), from Medellín, Colombia, who has been selected for the NYNC initiative for the World Freestyle Championships (FPAW) in Munich!
Teo began training freestyle frisbee consistently in December 2024, and from that moment he discovered the passion, fun, and positive energy that make freestyle jams so special. He enjoys sharing sessions with others, constantly learning, and bringing enthusiasm into every jam. His improvement in such a short period of time has been remarkable.
For Teo, freestyle quickly became much more than simply throwing a disc—it became a way to express himself, connect with others, and continue growing both as a player and as a person.
Professionally, Teo creates dental art, a field that requires precision, aesthetics, and attention to detail. Over time, he naturally brought those same qualities into freestyle, developing his own unique style and way of expressing himself through every routine. Could a variation of the YarNail be in his future?
Thanks to his dedication, Teo stands out for his discipline and his willingness to listen to and apply the advice of the people around him.
Now he is heading to Munich excited to learn, continue improving, and fully enjoy the experience. He loves traveling, capturing moments, exploring new places, staying active, and embracing the process while continuing to do what he is truly passionate about.
The plan is for Teo to further spread the jam in Colombia, help with the WFC in Munich, and become an important leader for the WFC in Colombia in 2027. Training a new generation of players is critical to our success, so let’s go!
Congratulations to Teo, who would not have been able to make it to Munich without the FPA NYNC program. Through the program, he will receive housing and free registration for FPAW throughout the weekend.
Huge gratitude also goes out to the other applicants who deserve all our love and support and were equally worthy of the sport’s support: Julian Obregon, Emilia Otalora, and Emilia Fongi.
We look forward to seeing Teo in Munich and watching his freestyle journey continue to grow!
The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) invites the global flying disc community to take part in the International Spirit of the Game Day (#ISotGDay), taking place on May 10–16, 2026.
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This year’s theme is:
“Spirit Beyond Sports (#SpiritBeyondSports): How has SotG made you a better person?”
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Players, organizers, and communities around the world are encouraged to celebrate Spirit of the Game in their own way and share their experiences. Whether big or small, every contribution helps highlight the core values of our sport.
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Ideas for how to get involved:
– Present a Spirit of the Game award to a player, team, or organization
– Share your #SpiritBeyondSports story on social media
– Organize games, events, or try different disc disciplines
– Decorate your discs with Spirit-themed designs and share them
– Experiment with rules in casual play and reflect on Spirit challenges
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Whatever you do, make sure to share it using
#ISotGDay #SpiritBeyondSports and tag @wfdf_sotg_comm
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WFDF’s Spirit of the Game Commission is also planning a livestreamed webinar on the topic. More information will be announced soon. If you have an inspiring story or perspective to share, you are encouraged to get involved.
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For more details, visit the official WFDF website or follow their channels.
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Let’s celebrate Spirit – on and beyond the field.
Dear FPA-Board,
I just learned by accident that our Annual Membership Meeting is tomorrow.
I’m sorry, but it’s not the first time that such an important information dries up in the sand. I know you ‘re all working voluntarily but I don’t understand how something like this can happen. Nobody is on FB any more. Except the old generation of Freestyle Frisbee Players. We need to pull the stream of information from there asap. Did you try to reach out the the Players in a different way, too? If yes in how and why did some members didn’t get notified?
I’m very well aware that everyone is working voluntary and that the FPA as well as other federations is lacking staff but I don’t understand who this keeps happening, especially for the most important event for members. I’ve addressed my difficulties with the FPAs information politics in the past already and I don’t like to be put in that role of the permanent whiner. Something like this simply cannot happen.
What happened to the newsletter? I personally think you should cancel the event and sent out proper invitations to every member for another date.
With all due respect, I hope that some olks resonate with my perspective and understand my anger