2023 PDFA Discflect World Championship

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August 5th, 2023

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The PDFA Discflect World Championship is the biggest tournament of the year, following a tradition dating back over 20 years. Announcement regarding the 2023 World Championship is coming soon. Please check back for more updates.

Want to be a sponsor of this year’s tournament? Please email us at [email protected]. Below is the event page for last year’s World Championship to see what the tournament is all about:

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.

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.

Albeit under a different name, PDFA has brought this tournament to life since 2007. In 2021, the sport was rebranded as discflect with PDFA (Professional Discflect Association) as the governing body for the sport. This year, PDFA will host the 23rd annual Discflect World Championship on August 5th, 2023.

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

$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

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

Schedule

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4th

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 5th

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).

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.

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.

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 Date	Team Name	Division	Skill Level	Sponsor	P1 Name	City	State/Prov.	Country	P2 Name	City	State/Prov.	Country	Waivers Done	P1 Shirt Size	P2 Shirt Size
08/02/22 10:25 pm	And they were roommates	AM	Level 1: 16 Throws		Nicole Scherer	Lancaster	NY	US	Allison Witkoski				No	M	M
08/02/22 10:25 pm	Team Charlotte	AM	Level 1: 16 Throws		Erin Cooper				Jefferson Cooper				No	S	L
08/01/22 3:32 pm	Double Deuce	AM	Level 4: 13 Throws		Christopher Cybulski	Angola	NY	US	Kevin Foley	Orchard Park	NY	US	Yes	2XL	XL
07/31/22 3:23 pm	2 Bros 20 Toes	AM	Level 3: 14 Throws		Adam Wisely	Clay	NY	US	Tom Kenyon	Syracuse	NY	US	Yes	L	L
07/31/22 3:18 pm	Big Disc Energy	AM	Level 3: 14 Throws		Jason Wisely	Cheektowaga	NY	US	Justin Texido	Tonawanda	NY	US	Yes	L	XL
07/27/22 12:10 pm	Red Devils	AM	Level 1: 16 Throws		Ryan Kendzierski	East Amherst	NY	US	Aidan Collins				No	XL	L
07/24/22 1:03 pm	Buffalo Nightriders	PRO	Level 3: 14 Throws		Adam Williams	Tonawanda	NY	US	Brian Baney	Grand Island	NY	US	Yes	XL	L
07/23/22 7:44 pm	Buffalo Backers	PRO	Level 6: 7-10 Throws		Bryan Irish-Jones	Buffalo	NY	US	Brad Irish-Jones				No	XL	2XL
07/19/22 11:53 am	Total Discheads	PRO	Level 5: 11-12 Throws		Jacob Fairbanks	Alden	NY	US	Micah Fairbanks				P1 Only	XL	3XL
07/18/22 10:16 pm	That hit right	AM	Level 5: 11-12 Throws		Sam Caquias	Rochester	NY	US	Miriah Horn	Rochester	NY	US	Yes	L	M
07/18/22 9:46 pm	Disco Fever	PRO	Level 5: 11-12 Throws		Joel Rivera	Union Beach	NJ	US	Zachary MacLean				P1 Only	M	XL
07/18/22 5:01 pm	Sweaty Bears	PRO	Level 4: 13 Throws		Jevon Cecchini	Palmyra	NY	US	Thomas Webster	Buffalo	NY	US	Yes	3XL	M
07/18/22 4:55 pm	Matteson Brothers	PRO	Level 6: 7-10 Throws		Connor Matteson	North Tonawanda	NY	US	Austin Matteson	North Tonawanda	NY	US	P2 Only	L	XL
07/18/22 4:43 pm	Free Jamples	PRO	Level 6: 7-10 Throws		Kevin Collins	Freehold	NJ	US	Kieran Moyle	Montclair	NJ	US	Yes	L	L
07/18/22 1:49 pm	The Benchwarmers	PRO	Level 6: 7-10 Throws		Marcus Middleton	Caledonia	NY	US	David Morrison	Rochester	NY	US	Yes	L	L
07/18/22 1:25 pm	No Big Deal	PRO	Level 6: 7-10 Throws		Matt Nelson	Cheektowaga	NY	US	Shane Nelson				P1 Only	M	2XL
07/18/22 11:27 am	The Zoo	PRO	Level 6: 7-10 Throws	Sly Fox Brewing Co.	Ed McKeon	Birchrunville	PA	US	Terry Malloy	Collegeville	PA	US	Yes	XL	XL
07/17/22 9:41 pm	The Frisbeasts	PRO	Level 4: 13 Throws		James Dunn	Woodbridge	NJ	US	Nick Bradshaw	Woodbridge	NJ	US	Yes	L	2XL
07/17/22 7:51 pm	Compound Bee	PRO	Level 5: 11-12 Throws		Scott Silverman	Hamburg	NY	US	Bob Greenauer	Lawtons	NY	US	No	L	L
07/17/22 6:09 pm	Kan Kings	PRO	Level 5: 11-12 Throws		Zachary Cahill	Hamlin	NY	US	Russell Cahill	Hamlin	NY	US	Yes	M	M
07/15/22 9:06 pm	The Showstoppers	PRO	Level 5: 11-12 Throws		Ezra Nicholson	St Thomas	ON	CA	Kurt Watson	St Thomas	ON	CA	Yes	2XL	3XL
07/15/22 9:06 am	What the	AM	Level 5: 11-12 Throws		Brian Schultz	Akron	NY	US	Derek Schultz	Buffalo	NY	US	Yes	2XL	2XL
07/14/22 9:22 pm	The Jellyfish	AM	Level 1: 16 Throws		Jordan Conroy	Woodbridge	NJ	US	Jenn Ling	Freehold	NJ	US	Yes	L	M
07/13/22 1:21 pm	H & H	AM	Level 3: 14 Throws		Mark Heichberger	Springville	NY	US	Gretchen Heichberger	Springville	NY	US	Yes	3XL	L
07/13/22 11:02 am	Return of the Giraffe	PRO	Level 5: 11-12 Throws		Kyle Merrifield	Amherst	NY	US	Adam Moran	Rochester	NY	US	Yes	XL	S
07/12/22 4:19 pm	Stallion Survivors	PRO	Level 6: 7-10 Throws		Eric Klavoon	Niagara Falls	NY	US	Jon Sandino	Wheatfield	NY	US	Yes	M	S
07/11/22 10:07 am	The Frisbros	PRO	Level 3: 14 Throws		Shawn Quigg	London	ON	CA	Scott Ross				P1 Only	M	M
07/05/22 4:25 pm	732 Boyz	PRO	Level 5: 11-12 Throws		Kevin Lynch	Freehold	NJ	US	Joe Dunn	Woodbridge	NJ	US	Yes	L	M
06/25/22 9:50 pm	Double Trouble	AM	Level 3: 14 Throws		Sara Mills	Fulton	NY	US	Jen Mills	Fulton	NY	US	Yes	M	M
06/23/22 12:38 pm	Young Guns	PRO	Level 6: 7-10 Throws	NY Marketing	Charles Rizzo III	Eden	NY	US	Ajay Cybulski	Angola	NY	US	Yes	L	XL
06/22/22 8:05 pm	Abrajam Lincoln	PRO	Level 4: 13 Throws		Donovan Ersing	Buffalo	NY	US	Sean Burgstahler	Buffalo	NY	US	Yes	L	L
06/21/22 9:46 am	Tapparroo	PRO	Level 6: 7-10 Throws		Sean Nosky	Hornell	NY	US	Chris Nosky	Albany	NY	US	Yes	M	L
06/14/22 9:30 am	The Savages	PRO	Level 5: 11-12 Throws		Matthew Milgrom	Union Beach	NJ	US	Mike Pettinato				P1 Only	L	L
06/12/22 7:04 pm	Chalex	PRO	Level 6: 7-10 Throws		Alex Reinecke	Buffalo	NY	US	Chad Cowell	Kenmore	NY	US	Yes	L	XL
06/10/22 1:56 pm	John A Llama Ding Dong	PRO	Level 5: 11-12 Throws		John Lyng	Phoenixville	PA	US	Robert Sager	Phoenixville	PA	US	Yes	L	L
06/08/22 12:19 pm	Tune Squad	AM	Level 2: 15 Throws		Thomas Rees	Harleysville	PA	US	Jake Rees	Harleysville	PA	US	Yes	XL	M
06/03/22 8:07 am	PHILorkus	PRO	Level 6: 7-10 Throws		Joshua Greenauer	Lake View	NY	US	Phil Schneider	Cheektowaga	NY	US	Yes	2XL	2XL
06/01/22 11:17 am	Ebony & Ivory	AM	Level 3: 14 Throws		Derek Brifu	Angola	NY	US	Laurie Brifu	Angola	NY	US	Yes	3XL	M