About us

The World Flying Disc Federation (“WFDF”) is the international sports federation responsible for world governance of flying disc (frisbee) sports, including Ultimate, Beach Ultimate, Disc Golf, Freestyle, Guts, and Individual Events. Formed in 1985, WFDF is a federation of 128 member associations, which represent flying disc sports and their athletes in more than 126 countries. WFDF is an International Federation recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), and the International University Sports Federation (FISU). It is a member of the International World Games Association (IWGA), the Association of IOC Recognised International Sports Federations (ARISF), the International Masters Games Association (IMGA), and the Association for the International Sport for All (TAFISA). WFDF is a signatory to the World Anti-Doping Code and is a registered not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation in the state of Colorado, USA.

UK Ultimate (UKU) is the National Governing Body for Ultimate in the United Kingdom, and the UK member of WFDF. UKU is recognised by UK Sport and the home country sports councils. UKU has previously run a number of major international Ultimate events in partnership with WFDF, notably WJUC 2024, WU24 2023, WUGC 2016 and WU23 2015. UKU has a long history of running events of various sizes around the UK; annually running 60 or more events across all surfaces and divisions, for Club, University and Junior teams.

UKU has been partnering with the University of Nottingham to host Ultimate competitions for more than 12 years. University National Championships, Club National Championships and UKU Windfarm will all be held in Nottingham in 2026.

Spirit of the Game is an overarching term used to describe the way that participants approach the sport of Ultimate. It encompasses core principles of sporting values, knowledge and fair application of the rules, attitude, communication skills, and respect for others. It is critical that players, coaches and fans alike adhere to these principles.

All players should familiarise themselves with the WFDF Rules of Ultimate. Spirit of the Game is, quite literally, the first rule in the book.

“Spirit of the Game is the mindful behaviour practiced by players worldwide prior to, during and after a game. It encompasses attitudes and skills such as good knowledge and application of the rules, fair-mindedness, safe play, and spatial awareness, clear and calm communication, and positive and respectful attitude towards teammates, fans, and opponents, in a mutual effort to protect the basic joy of play.”