ISF and World Flying Disc Federation Sign MOU to Expand Flying Disc Sports in Schools Worldwide
Mar. 9, Lausanne, Switzerland – ISF and the World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) have updated their strategic partnership through the signing of a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), affirming their shared commitment to develop Flying Disc sports within school sport systems worldwide and to create new opportunities for young athletes.
The agreement sets out a collaborative framework aimed at integrating Flying Disc disciplines, including Ultimate and Disc Golf, into school environments, reinforcing sport as a vehicle for physical, intellectual, moral, and social development. Through this cooperation, both organisations seek to expand access to safe, gender-equal, and values-based sporting opportunities for students across ISF’s global network, while embedding the principles of Spirit of the Game, a Flying Disc Sports’ unique code of fair play, self-officiation, and mutual respect.
"We are very excited to renew our agreement with the ISF," said Robert “Nob” Rauch, WFDF President.
“Flying Disc sports are well-suited to school environments, as they are inclusive, require minimal equipment, and place strong emphasis on fair play and mutual respect through Spirit of the Game. This agreement allows us to further expand youth participation and strengthen the educational dimension of our sport worldwide.”
“ISF is pleased to continue strengthening its cooperation with WFDF. The disciplines governed by WFDF are particularly well aligned with the school environment, offering accessible, values-driven sporting opportunities for young people." said Željko Tanasković, ISF President.
“Through ISF’s global school network and the future integration of Flying Disc within ISF events, we aim to expand participation and support the holistic development of students worldwide. This partnership further reinforces ISF’s role as a trusted gateway for International Federations seeking to engage with schools and students across the world.”
This partnership reflects the shared strategic priorities of WFDF and ISF, combining WFDF’s focus on youth development and sustainable sport growth with ISF’s mission to promote education, safeguarding, and integrity through school sport. By working in close cooperation, both organisations aim to strengthen the connection between sport and education, ensuring that Flying Disc disciplines contribute to skills development, ethical awareness, and inclusive participation within school communities worldwide.
Moreover, the cooperation foresees the creation and distribution of educational materials, including world school championships of flying disc sports, lesson plans and school-oriented guidelines, to support the integration of Flying Disc disciplines into physical education programmes, alongside training initiatives and workshops for teachers and coaches.
About WFDF
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 130 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.
