The following is an overview of the World Flying Disc Federation's various Committees and Commissions.

The full information about the various Committees and Commissions is available via the WFDF Bylaws. 

Committees

Committees are formed by Congress or the Board of Directors and delegated to undertake specific tasks, either standing (ongoing) or ad-hoc (for a specific task or project).

A Disc Discipline Committee may be established for Disc Disciplines at the discretion of the Board, with the responsibility to oversee the play-related activities of the specific Disc Discipline. Each Disc Discipline Committee shall consist of a Chair and a number of Members. The Chair and Members of each Disc Discipline Committee will be appointed by the Board of Directors unless otherwise noted in the Election Policy (and elected via Congress).

Current Committees and Subcommittees include:

  • Disc Golf Committee
  • Freestyle Committee
  • Guts Committee
  • Overall Committee
  • Ultimate Committee
    • Beach Ultimate Subcommittee
    • Grass Ultimate Subcommittee
    • Indoor Ultimate Subcommittee
    • Para Ultimate Subcommittee
    • Ultimate Championships Subcommittee
    • Ultimate Game Advisors Subcommittee
    • Ultimate Rules Subcommittee

The primary purpose of each Disc Discipline Committee is listed below and via the WFDF Bylaws:

The primary purpose of each Disc Discipline Committee is to oversee the play-related activities of the specific Disc Sport, including activities such as:

  • Maintain and propose revisions of the official WFDF Technical Rules.
  • Solicit bids for Sanctioned Events for the Disc Sport.
  • Oversee the Sanctioned Events for the Disc Sport, determining tournament formats, player and team selection processes.
  • Arbitrate on any WFDF play-related issues.
  • Maintain relevant records.

Commissions

Commissions are formed to lead different areas with their expertise.

Each Commission shall consist of a Chair and a number of Members. The Chair and Members will be appointed by the Board of Directors unless otherwise noted in the Bylaws (i.e., Athletes' Commission and Spirit of the Game Chairperson) and/or Election Policy (and elected via Congress).

Current Commissions and Subcommissions include:

  • Athletes’ Commission
  • Athletes’ Entourage Commission
  • Development Commission
  • Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commission
  • Medical and Anti-Doping Commission
    • Hearing Panel (Subcomission)
    • Therapeutic Use Exemption Subcomission
  • Para Sport Commission
  • School, University and Youth Commission
  • Spirit of the Game Commission
  • Sport for All Commission
  • Sustainability and Legacy

The primary purpose of each Commission is listed below and via the WFDF Bylaws:

Athletes’ Commission

The Athletes’ Commission shall:

  • Serve as a non-political group which can offer advice, feedback, and assistance to WFDF on matters and issues of relevance to all Disc Sport athletes;
  • Promote high standards of sportsmanship and ethical performance when athletes are competing/participating at the international level; 
  • Provide regular reports and recommendations to the WFDF Board on issues of relevance to athletes;
  • Examine the WFDF business plan and give feedback to the Board on areas of improvement and/ or concerns that require input from athletes;
  • Bring the athletes’ point of view to the Medical & Anti-Doping Committee on issues concerning athletes’ health and anti-doping issues;
  • Relate directly to and represent athletes competing at the highest level and establish relationships to promote feedback to WFDF on matters concerning elite athletes; and
  • Act as a promotional tool available for the purposes of promoting Disc Sport to sponsors, the media and the general public. 
Medical and Anti-Doping Commission

The Medical and Anti-Doping Commission shall:

  • Provide recommendations and support to WFDF on its anti-doping program.
  • Provide recommendations and support to WFDF on medical-related matters.
  • Support the review of Therapeutic Use Exemptions submitted by athletes under WFDF’s jurisdiction with the Therapeutic Use Exemption Subcommission.
Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commission

The Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commission shall:

  • to advocate equal participation of women in all their diversity, on and off the field of play, using sport as a tool for gender equality and empowerment
  • to advise the WFDF Board of Directors and promote gender equality as a part of good governance in order to accelerate women’s meaningful representation in governance, leadership and decision-making bodies within WFDF;
  • to contribute to WFDF’s safe sport strategic approach to ensure a gender equality, diversity and inclusion lens is applied;
  • To advocate the equitable distribution of resources, including funding, facilities and non-financial support, as well as integrated and targeted initiatives to ensure gender equality continues to advance at WFDF and across Flying Disc sports;
  • Ensure representation of the Continental Associations within WFDF governance structures;
  • to communicate and disseminate WFDF’s position on gender equality, diversity and inclusion, and monitor and regularly report on progress in order to inform the development of future gender equality, diversity and inclusion strategies; and
  • to engage and promote gender equality, diversity, and inclusion within Flying Disc sports and WFDF to ensure that sport is recognized as an important enabler of the sustainable development goals. 
Sport Development Commission

The Sport Development Commission shall:

  • Advise the WFDF Board of Directors on Sport Development issues;
  • Coordinate efforts to increase global participation in Flying Disc sports;
  • Develop ideas and initiatives to promote Flying Disc sports on all continents;
  • Ensure representation of the Continental Associations within WFDF governance structures related to Sport Development matters;
  • Deliver advocacy on development questions in Flying Disc sports; and
  • Develop ideas and initiatives for the development of Flying Disc sports on a grassroots level.
Athletes’ Entourage Commission

The Athletes’ Entourage Commission shall:

  • Advise the WFDF Board of Directors on questions related to the Athletes’ Entourage;
  • Develop ideas and initiatives to make sure that the Entourage serves in the best interest of athletes;
  • Ensure representation of the Entourage within the WFDF governance structures;
  • Promote WFDF rules and regulations concerning the Entourage within their domains; and
  • Monitor and develop the WFDF Guidelines for the Conduct of the Athletes’ Entourage and make recommendations to the Board of Directors.
School, University, and Youth Sport Commission

The School, University, and Youth Sport Commission shall: 

  • Advise the WFDF Board of Directors on school, university and youth sport issues;
  • Coordinate efforts to increase global participation of young people in Flying Disc sports;
  • Develop ideas and initiatives to promote and develop Flying Disc sports for young people on all continents; and
  • Deliver advocacy on youth questions in Flying Disc sports.
Para Sport Commission

The Para Sport Commission shall:

  • Advise the WFDF Board of Directors on Para Sport issues and sports for participants with impairments;
  • Coordinate efforts to increase global participation of Flying Disc sports for participants with impairments;
  • Develop ideas and initiatives to promote and develop Flying Disc sports for participants with impairments on all continents; and
  • Deliver advocacy on Para Sport questions in Flying Disc sports.
Sustainability and Legacy Commission

The Sustainability and Legacy Commission shall:

  • Advise the WFDF Board of Directors on issues regarding Sustainability and Legacy of Flying Disc sports;
  • Coordinate efforts to increase global awareness of Sustainability and Legacy within Flying Disc sports; and
  • Develop ideas and initiatives to promote Sustainability and Legacy in Flying Disc sports on all continents. 
Spirit of the Game Commission

The Spirit of the Game Commission shall:

  • Advise the WFDF Board of Directors on issues regarding Spirit of the Game; 
  • Communicate globally and regionally to obtain feedback, improve education, and share information, and ensure that there are tools in place to support Spirit of the Game alongside the growth of the sport; and 
  • Coordinate efforts to increase global awareness of Spirit of the Game within Flying Disc sports and its Member Federations.
Sport for All Commission

The Sport for All Commission shall:

  • Advise the WFDF Board of Directors on issues regarding Sport for All and other Games and Disciplines not represented; 
  • Coordinate efforts to increase the impact Flying Disc sports for development and different groups;
  • Develop ideas and initiatives to promote Flying Disc sports for development and different groups; and
  • Deliver advocacy on Sport for All questions in Flying Disc sports.