2022 PDFA Discflect World Championship

2022 PDFA Discflect World Championship

Tournament Menu

Results

Link to Tournament Results page will be available here on 8/6/2022. In addition, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thePDFA for even more updates, interviews, and live check-ins from Championship weekend.

Click on the link below for the official results page for the 2022 PDFA Discflect World Championship presented by Gatekeeper Media. We will have periodic updates throughout the day. In addition, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thePDFA for even more updates, interviews, and live check-ins from Championship weekend.

Schedule

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5th

6:30 PM to 

8:30 PM

Practice, Meet-Up & Early Shirt Pickup

We will have some courts set up. Come out to get some practice in and meet some teams. 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6th

8:00 AM to 

8:30 AM

Tournament Team Check-In

All teams will need to be checked-in no later than 8:30 AM in order to be placed into pools.

8:30 AM to 

9:00 AM

Welcome Announcements & Pool Placement

PDFA will go over rules and announce pools. Teams will then separate into pools.

9:00 AM to 

11:30 AM*

Pool Play

Tournament begins! Teams will play every team in their pool.

11:30 AM to 

12:30 PM*

Lunch

There will be at least one food truck on site for lunch. In addition, there are several restaurants only 2 mins away from venue. 

12:30 PM to 

3:30 PM*

Bracket Play

All teams will play in at least one bracket “best-of” series. Single-Elimination until one team remains. Each division (AM and PRO) will have their own bracket.

3:30 PM to 

4:00 PM*

Pro Finals

The Pro Finals series will be filmed by Gatekeeper Media. Trophies, payouts, and prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of this series.

7:00 PM to 

9:00 PM

After Party at Buffalo Riverworks

Come join us for drinks and hang out at one of the premiere entertainment venues in Buffalo.

*Exact times subject to change and will be communicated at tournament. All times listed are EST (Eastern Standard Time).

About

For over 30 years, there has been a World Championship tournament in the sport of discflect each year. In the early years, this tournament was invitational only, but has been open invite since 1999. The best teams in the sport compete for the coveted golden “Hammer” trophy. Click here for a list of prior World Champions.


In 2020, the tournament was canceled due to COVID-19 and in 2021, the sport was rebranded as discflect with PDFA (Professional Discflect Association) as the governing body for the sport.


Albeit under a different name, PDFA has brought this tournament to life since 2007, and is excited to announce that the 22nd Annual Discflect World Championship is back on August 6th, 2022!

What's new in 2022

PDFA is proud to partner with Gatekeeper Media. They produce high quality professional disc golf videos, and will provide video coverage for the 2022 PDFA Discflect World Championship which will be showcased later this year. 

This Major tournament will feature:

  • A brand new sports facility located 15 minutes from downtown Buffalo, NY: Kevin T. Keane Sports Park
  • Two divisions: Pro and Amateur
  • Cash payouts for top Pro teams
  • Trophies for both divisions
  • Friday night meet-up and practice session at Delaware Park
  • Post-Tournament get together in downtown Buffalo

For the first time since 2019, Discflect World Champions will be crowned.

ONLINE TEAM REGISTRATION OPENS THIS WEEK!

Registration

TEAM REGISTRATION

Last day to register was 8/3/2022
COST GOES UP TO $70 AS OF 7/30
$70
$ 60
  • Team entry into tournament
  • Event T-shirt for each player (guaranteed if registered by July 18th - there will be a few extras available on first-come, first-served basis for those registering after July 18th)
  • Minimum of at least 7+ pool games guaranteed
  • Minimum of at least 1 bracket series guaranteed
  • Chance to win prizes (AM), trophies (AM/PRO), and payouts (PRO)
CLOSED

All players and staff need to complete a quick online waiver. Teams will be fully registered for the tournament once both players have completed a waiver.

Last day to request a refund for any reason is 8/3/2022. For any team changes, please contact us via email: Contact PDFA


For a list of Registered Teams, check out the list at the bottom of this page: Registered Teams

Divisions for 2022 World Championship

AMATEUR (AM)

This division is for intermediate teams, but beginners and those new to the sport are welcome to join. These teams average 0 to 3.49 points per round (PPR). This is the equivalent of 13+ total throws or 7+ rounds to get to 21 points.

PROFESSIONAL (PRO)

This division is for consistent and competitive teams. These teams average 3.50 to 6.00 points per round (PPR). This is the equivalent of 7-12 total throws or 4-6 rounds to get to 21 points.

Not sure which division to join?

Get a partner, set up some goals, and simulate a game to 21 points. Have one person track your points and the other track the number of throws. If a Win Shot is thrown, count it as two points for purposes of this practice. Try multiple times in different weather conditions and see what your team average is for number of throws:

Amateur: 13 or more throws
Professional: 7-12 throws

Custom Team Jerseys

PDFA has set up custom team jerseys via Wooter Apparel. Get your own high quality team jerseys for discflect action! Jerseys are moisture-wicking and breathable polyester with sublimated printing that will never fade, crack, or peel. Wooter Apparel has their own design department dedicated to create the exact discflect team jersey you envision.

CLICK HERE FOR ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS or click on the referral button below for the best pricing and to get started. *There is a 3-4 week turnaround time for custom jerseys. Please be sure to get an order started as soon as possible to have them in time for the tournament.

Hotel options

PDFA has secured room blocks at two hotels; one closer to the After Party venue and another closer to the airport. Rooms are limited, so for those traveling in, please book as soon as possible.

Buffalo Marriott at LECOM HARBORCENTER

DISCOUNTED RATE: $179/night
Cutoff Date for Room Block: 6/24/2022

  • Located on the waterfront in downtown Buffalo
  • Less than 1 mile from After Party
  • Grass space at Canalside for additional practice

Millennium Buffalo

DISCOUNTED RATE: $119/night
Cutoff Date for Room Block: 7/5/2022

  • Complimentary shuttle service to and from Buffalo International Airport and within 2 mile radius of hotel
  • Nearby: Walden Galleria Mall

Use Group ID: 2208PDFACH

Use Group ID: 2208PDFACH

What to do in Buffalo

Buffalo, NY offers a variety of things to enjoy while visiting, including a redeveloped waterfront, a growing craft beer scene, and famous historic architecture. Enhance your visit with these nearby attractions:

 

  • Canalside and Outer Harbor
  • Buffalo Zoo
  • Explore & More Children’s Museum
  • Buffalo Wing Trail
  • Botanical Gardens
  • Delaware Park
  • Darwin Martin House
And America’s largest waterfall, Niagara Falls, is an easy 20 minute drive from Buffalo. For more, check out Visit Buffalo Niagara’s website below:

Food Options

For lunch, House of Munch food truck will be on site, and will feature a menu consisting of hot dogs, cheesey dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, french fries, chicken fingers, and more. For the full menu, click on the button below.

Sponsors

Sponsor-Gatekeeper-Media

Providing high quality sports coverage with a focus in disc golf.

PDFA

Official governing body for the flying disc sport of discflect.

New York Marketing
Innova
Sponsor-buffalo-niagara-sports-commission
Joy Kuebler Landscape Architect, PC

Team Sponsors

New York Marketing

Young Guns

Rizzo/Cybulski

Sly Fox Brewing Co

The Zoo

McKeon/Malloy

Want to become a sponsor of the 2022 PDFA Discflect World Championship? Click on the buttons below to either contact us or purchase. We’d love to discuss some options. Please note that there is a limited quantity for each sponsor level. Last date for event player T-shirt options is July 18th.

Registered Teams

Teams that have paid their entry fee will be listed here. Once both players have completed a waiver, that team will be officially registered for the tournament. *Please note that this list is updated daily, so please be patient while we process the team registration.

Registration DateTeam NameDivisionSponsorP1 NameCityState/Prov.CountryP2 NameCityState/Prov.CountryWaivers Done
08/02/22 10:25 pmAnd they were roommatesAMLevel 1: 16 ThrowsNicole SchererLancasterNYUSAllison WitkoskiNoMM
08/02/22 10:25 pmTeam CharlotteAMLevel 1: 16 ThrowsErin CooperJefferson CooperNoSL
08/01/22 3:32 pmDouble DeuceAMLevel 4: 13 ThrowsChristopher CybulskiAngolaNYUSKevin FoleyOrchard ParkNYUSYes2XLXL
07/31/22 3:23 pm2 Bros 20 ToesAMLevel 3: 14 ThrowsAdam WiselyClayNYUSTom KenyonSyracuseNYUSYesLL
07/31/22 3:18 pmBig Disc EnergyAMLevel 3: 14 ThrowsJason WiselyCheektowagaNYUSJustin TexidoTonawandaNYUSYesLXL
07/27/22 12:10 pmRed DevilsAMLevel 1: 16 ThrowsRyan KendzierskiEast AmherstNYUSAidan CollinsNoXLL
07/24/22 1:03 pmBuffalo NightridersPROLevel 3: 14 ThrowsAdam WilliamsTonawandaNYUSBrian BaneyGrand IslandNYUSYesXLL
07/23/22 7:44 pmBuffalo BackersPROLevel 6: 7-10 ThrowsBryan Irish-JonesBuffaloNYUSBrad Irish-JonesNoXL2XL
07/19/22 11:53 amTotal DischeadsPROLevel 5: 11-12 ThrowsJacob FairbanksAldenNYUSMicah FairbanksP1 OnlyXL3XL
07/18/22 10:16 pmThat hit rightAMLevel 5: 11-12 ThrowsSam CaquiasRochesterNYUSMiriah HornRochesterNYUSYesLM
07/18/22 9:46 pmDisco FeverPROLevel 5: 11-12 ThrowsJoel RiveraUnion BeachNJUSZachary MacLeanP1 OnlyMXL
07/18/22 5:01 pmSweaty BearsPROLevel 4: 13 ThrowsJevon CecchiniPalmyraNYUSThomas WebsterBuffaloNYUSYes3XLM
07/18/22 4:55 pmMatteson BrothersPROLevel 6: 7-10 ThrowsConnor MattesonNorth TonawandaNYUSAustin MattesonNorth TonawandaNYUSP2 OnlyLXL
07/18/22 4:43 pmFree JamplesPROLevel 6: 7-10 ThrowsKevin CollinsFreeholdNJUSKieran MoyleMontclairNJUSYesLL
07/18/22 1:49 pmThe BenchwarmersPROLevel 6: 7-10 ThrowsMarcus MiddletonCaledoniaNYUSDavid MorrisonRochesterNYUSYesLL
07/18/22 1:25 pmNo Big DealPROLevel 6: 7-10 ThrowsMatt NelsonCheektowagaNYUSShane NelsonP1 OnlyM2XL
07/18/22 11:27 amThe ZooPROLevel 6: 7-10 ThrowsSly Fox Brewing Co.Ed McKeonBirchrunvillePAUSTerry MalloyCollegevillePAUSYesXLXL
07/17/22 9:41 pmThe FrisbeastsPROLevel 4: 13 ThrowsJames DunnWoodbridgeNJUSNick BradshawWoodbridgeNJUSYesL2XL
07/17/22 7:51 pmCompound BeePROLevel 5: 11-12 ThrowsScott SilvermanHamburgNYUSBob GreenauerLawtonsNYUSNoLL
07/17/22 6:09 pmKan KingsPROLevel 5: 11-12 ThrowsZachary CahillHamlinNYUSRussell CahillHamlinNYUSYesMM
07/15/22 9:06 pmThe ShowstoppersPROLevel 5: 11-12 ThrowsEzra NicholsonSt ThomasONCAKurt WatsonSt ThomasONCAYes2XL3XL
07/15/22 9:06 amWhat theAMLevel 5: 11-12 ThrowsBrian SchultzAkronNYUSDerek SchultzBuffaloNYUSYes2XL2XL
07/14/22 9:22 pmThe JellyfishAMLevel 1: 16 ThrowsJordan ConroyWoodbridgeNJUSJenn LingFreeholdNJUSYesLM
07/13/22 1:21 pmH & HAMLevel 3: 14 ThrowsMark HeichbergerSpringvilleNYUSGretchen HeichbergerSpringvilleNYUSYes3XLL
07/13/22 11:02 amReturn of the GiraffePROLevel 5: 11-12 ThrowsKyle MerrifieldAmherstNYUSAdam MoranRochesterNYUSYesXLS
07/12/22 4:19 pmStallion SurvivorsPROLevel 6: 7-10 ThrowsEric KlavoonNiagara FallsNYUSJon SandinoWheatfieldNYUSYesMS
07/11/22 10:07 amThe FrisbrosPROLevel 3: 14 ThrowsShawn QuiggLondonONCAScott RossP1 OnlyMM
07/05/22 4:25 pm732 BoyzPROLevel 5: 11-12 ThrowsKevin LynchFreeholdNJUSJoe DunnWoodbridgeNJUSYesLM
06/25/22 9:50 pmDouble TroubleAMLevel 3: 14 ThrowsSara MillsFultonNYUSJen MillsFultonNYUSYesMM
06/23/22 12:38 pmYoung GunsPROLevel 6: 7-10 ThrowsNY MarketingCharles Rizzo IIIEdenNYUSAjay CybulskiAngolaNYUSYesLXL
06/22/22 8:05 pmAbrajam LincolnPROLevel 4: 13 ThrowsDonovan ErsingBuffaloNYUSSean BurgstahlerBuffaloNYUSYesLL
06/21/22 9:46 amTapparrooPROLevel 6: 7-10 ThrowsSean NoskyHornellNYUSChris NoskyAlbanyNYUSYesML
06/14/22 9:30 amThe SavagesPROLevel 5: 11-12 ThrowsMatthew MilgromUnion BeachNJUSMike PettinatoP1 OnlyLL
06/12/22 7:04 pmChalexPROLevel 6: 7-10 ThrowsAlex ReineckeBuffaloNYUSChad CowellKenmoreNYUSYesLXL
06/10/22 1:56 pmJohn A Llama Ding DongPROLevel 5: 11-12 ThrowsJohn LyngPhoenixvillePAUSRobert SagerPhoenixvillePAUSYesLL
06/08/22 12:19 pmTune SquadAMLevel 2: 15 ThrowsThomas ReesHarleysvillePAUSJake ReesHarleysvillePAUSYesXLM
06/03/22 8:07 amPHILorkusPROLevel 6: 7-10 ThrowsJoshua GreenauerLake ViewNYUSPhil SchneiderCheektowagaNYUSYes2XL2XL
06/01/22 11:17 amEbony & IvoryAMLevel 3: 14 ThrowsDerek BrifuAngolaNYUSLaurie BrifuAngolaNYUSYes3XLM