The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) oversees many different activities that involve play with a flying disc. The disciplines cover a full range of athletic activity from such pure tests of skill as distance and accuracy to very specialized games of strategy such as double disc court which is like space-age tennis. Freestyle play is an extremely artistic display of various throws, catches and manipulations.
'Guts' , on the other hand, tests the daring of each player as he or she tries to catch high-speed throws coming from an opponent who is only 15 meters away. Endurance and swiftness of foot are tested by the 'discathon' in which players cover a one-kilometer cross-country course which requires throwing around a series of compulsories.
Of all the disc sports, two have risen to the highest level of popularity. Disc golf puts a whole new spin on the traditional ball and stick game and over 1000 permanent courses have sprung up around the world since 1975. As in conventional golf, to score well, players need to have the skill to throw bot
h long accurate drives and have the ability to approach and putt with great efficiency. At The World Games 2001 in Akita, the disc golf champions were Barry Schultz and Julianna Kover, both of the United States.
Perhaps the most popular of all disc sports is 'ultimate' , which is a field game combining some of the very best elements of soccer, basketball, football and hockey. It is, however, unique in many ways. The flight of the disc adds amazing excitement to play. Amazingly accurate passing over long distances makes defense a grueling challenge.
Turnovers are an immediate change of possession so the action between goals is heart pumping for players and spectators alike. Goals can only be scored by passing and many of the catches in ultimate are spectacular displays of speed, leaping ability and coordination. There are many field games, but our fans think this is the ultimate.
In The World Games 2001 Akita, the ultimate champion was Canada, besting a strong US team in a thrilling overtime final match.
'Guts' , on the other hand, tests the daring of each player as he or she tries to catch high-speed throws coming from an opponent who is only 15 meters away. Endurance and swiftness of foot are tested by the 'discathon' in which players cover a one-kilometer cross-country course which requires throwing around a series of compulsories.
Of all the disc sports, two have risen to the highest level of popularity. Disc golf puts a whole new spin on the traditional ball and stick game and over 1000 permanent courses have sprung up around the world since 1975. As in conventional golf, to score well, players need to have the skill to throw bot
h long accurate drives and have the ability to approach and putt with great efficiency. At The World Games 2001 in Akita, the disc golf champions were Barry Schultz and Julianna Kover, both of the United States.Perhaps the most popular of all disc sports is 'ultimate' , which is a field game combining some of the very best elements of soccer, basketball, football and hockey. It is, however, unique in many ways. The flight of the disc adds amazing excitement to play. Amazingly accurate passing over long distances makes defense a grueling challenge.
Turnovers are an immediate change of possession so the action between goals is heart pumping for players and spectators alike. Goals can only be scored by passing and many of the catches in ultimate are spectacular displays of speed, leaping ability and coordination. There are many field games, but our fans think this is the ultimate.
In The World Games 2001 Akita, the ultimate champion was Canada, besting a strong US team in a thrilling overtime final match.
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