2023 PDFA Discflect World Championships
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August 5th, 2023
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The PDFA Discflect World Championships is the biggest tournament of the year, following a tradition dating back over 20 years. For the next three years, this tournament will take place on the first Saturday of August. Registration for the 2023 World Championships will begin this May, and will once again feature both Pro and Amateur Divisions.
Results
About
Following a tradition dating back over 30 years, there has been a World Championship major tournament in the sport of discflect each year. In the early years, this tournament was invitational only, but has been open invite since 1999.
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.
PDFA hosted the 23rd annual Discflect World Championships on AUGUST 5th, 2023 at Flash Fields in Elma, NY.
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.
Registration
PRO DIVISION
Last day to register is 8/3/2023-
Team entry into tournament
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PDFA rally towel for each player (while supplies last)
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Minimum of at least 7+ pool games guaranteed
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Minimum of at least 1 bracket best-of series guaranteed
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Top teams will be awarded with payouts and trophies
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Players will receive MAJOR points based on placement for the 2023 Tournament Series season Pro leaderboard
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Players will have full stats including PPR rating
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Chance to become official Discflect Pro World Champions and engraved plate added to Pro World Champions "hammer" trophy
AMATEUR DIVISION
Last day to register is 8/3/2023-
Team entry into tournament
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PDFA rally towel for each player (while supplies last)
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Minimum of at least 7+ pool games guaranteed
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Minimum of at least 1 bracket best-of series guaranteed
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Top teams will be awarded with prizes and trophies
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Players will receive MAJOR points based on placement for the 2023 Tournament Series season Amateur leaderboard
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Players will have full stats including PPR rating
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Chance to become official Discflect Amateur World Champions
All players and staff need to complete a quick online waiver after registering. Teams will be fully registered for the tournament once both players have completed a waiver. *Note, if you completed a waiver at any other 2023 Tournament Series event, there is no need to complete another one for Worlds!
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
Team Sponsor and 2023 Shirts
Sponsor a team
For those that would like to have a business sponsor their team, there are two options here:
- Sponsor team only – $125
- Sponsor team + 2 event shirts for players – $175
For both options, we will add the business logo to this page along with Team info under Sponsored Teams. This is a win-win for everyone, and we appreciate your support in helping grow the sport of discflect.
2023 event shirts
Shirts can also be purchased separately online, and will be available for pickup at the Friday night meetup or at the tournament. Cutoff for all shirt orders is July 14th.
*UPDATE* – There are a few shirts left in certain sizes for pre-order (choose a size to see what is in stock). Checkout online to pre-order a shirt. Shirts will only be available for pickup at the Friday night meetup on August 4th or at the tournament on August 5th.
Divisions for 2023 World Championships
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.
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.
Not sure which division to join?
Professional: 7-12 throws
Amateur: 13 or more throws
Trophies and Raffle
2023 Trophies
The top three teams in each division will be awarded with custom, handcrafted 2023 PDFA Discflect World Championships trophies! These are some of the best trophies to date, and PDFA looks forward to seeing who will claim them this year.
Igloo Cooler raffle
A custom branded, one-of-kind 2023 PDFA Discflect World Championships Igloo cooler will be given away after the Pro Finals! Tickets will sold at the tournament for $5 (must be present to win). This comes complete with drinks, and features a bottle opener, cup holders, lockable lid, and wire basket.
Hotel
PDFA has secured a room block for those traveling in. Rooms are limited, so please book as soon as possible. This year, the host hotel for all teams will be Country Inn & Suites in West Seneca, NY.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Buffalo South I-90, NY
DISCOUNTED RATE: $169/night
Cutoff Date for Room Block: 7/13/2023
HOTEL DETAILS
- $100 off normal rate for weekend of Aug 4th-Aug 6th
- Grass space a short walk next door to hotel for additional practice
- Free hot breakfast included
- Check-in is 3 pm, Check-out is 12 pm
- Any cancellations or modified departure dates can be made up to 24 hours prior to arrival
From Special Rates, select Promotional Code and enter: PDFAWC
- To Practice (Fri): A short walk (right next door to hotel)
- To Tournament (Sat): 9.6 miles or 12 mins
- To After Party (Sat): TBD
- To Airport: 10.8 miles or 14 mins
Schedule
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4th
6:30 PM to
8:30 PM
Practice, Meet-Up & Early Shirt Pickup (for those that ordered one)
We will have some courts set up and will be located in the picnic area behind Staybridge Suites Buffalo (right next door to the host hotel). Come out to get some practice in and meet some teams.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5th
9:00 AM to
9:30 AM
Tournament Team Check-In
All teams will need to be checked-in no later than 9:30 AM in order to be placed into pools.
9:30 AM to
10:00 AM
Welcome Announcements & Pool Placement
PDFA will go over rules and announce pools. Teams will then separate into pools.
10:00 AM to
12:00 PM*
Pool Play
Tournament begins! Teams will play every team in their pool.
12:00 PM to
1:00 PM*
Lunch
Flash Fields has their own concession in the building on field’s edge, making it super convenient for players to get lunch.
1:00 PM to
4:30 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.
4:30 PM to
5:00 PM*
Pro Finals
The Pro Finals series will be filmed. Trophies, payouts, and prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of this series.
7:00 PM to
9:00 PM
After Party
Come join us for food and drinks to hang out after the tournament. Less than 1 mile from the host hotel.
*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.
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
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
Want to be a sponsor of this year’s tournament? Please email us at [email protected].
Providing high quality sports coverage with a focus in disc golf.
Official governing body for the flying disc sport of discflect.
Team Sponsors
Young Guns
Rizzo/Cybulski
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.
Tournament Series
The 2023 PDFA Discflect World Championships is just one tournament that is part of the PDFA Discflect Tournament Series.
For each tournament, players are awarded points based on final placement. At the end of the season, the top discflect player(s) will be recognized. Worlds is considered a MAJOR, and will get higher points towards the season total, but those that play in multiple tournaments will have a better chance at ranking higher overall.
For more information, schedule, registration, and standings, please click on the link below:
Registered Teams
Teams that have paid their entry fee will be listed here. *Please note that this list is updated daily, so please be patient while we process the team registration.
| Registration Date | Team Name | Division | Sponsor | P1 Name | P2 Name | ||||||||||||
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| 1 | 7/10/23 6:16 PM | Sweaty Discs | PRO | 5 | $80.00 | Evan Sardo | TRUE | Webster | NY | US | Chad Cowell | TRUE | North Tonawanda | NY | US | YES | |
| 2 | 7/11/23 9:55 AM | TAPPAROO | PRO | 3 | $80.00 | Sean Nosky | TRUE | Hornell | NY | US | Chris Nosky | TRUE | Averill Park | NY | US | YES | |
| 3 | 7/12/23 10:07 PM | Tune Squad | AM | 3 | $0.00 | Thomas Rees | TRUE | Harleysville | PA | US | Jake Rees | FALSE | PA | US | P1 Only | ||
| 4 | 7/19/23 3:45 PM | Big Disc Energy | AM | 3 | $0.00 | Jason Wisely | TRUE | Cheektowaga | NY | US | Justin Texido | TRUE | Buffalo | NY | US | YES | |
| 5 | 7/19/23 7:55 PM | 21 Flect Street | AM | 3 | $60.00 | Derek Brifu | TRUE | Angola | NY | US | Bob Greenauer | TRUE | Lawtons | NY | US | YES | |
| 6 | 7/20/23 4:59 PM | Flip n Jammers | AM | 3 | $60.00 | Jen Mills | TRUE | Fulton | NY | US | Sara Mills | TRUE | Fulton | NY | US | YES | |
| 7 | 7/21/23 8:21 PM | No Big... Dorkus | PRO | 6 | $80.00 | Josh Greenauer | TRUE | Lawtons | NY | US | Matt Nelson | TRUE | Cheektowaga | NY | US | YES | |
| 8 | 7/24/23 3:51 PM | Young Guns | PRO | 6 | NY Marketing | $125.00 | Charles Rizzo | TRUE | Eden | NY | US | Ajay Cybulski | TRUE | Angola | NY | US | YES |
| 9 | 7/24/23 10:00 PM | The Blue Rays | PRO | 5 | $80.00 | Austin Matteson | TRUE | North Tonawanda | NY | US | Kyle Merrifield | TRUE | Amherst | NY | US | YES | |
| 10 | 7/24/23 10:51 PM | Stallion Survivors | PRO | 6 | $80.00 | Eric Klavoon | TRUE | Wheatfield | NY | US | Jon Sandino | TRUE | North Tonawanda | NY | US | YES | |
| 11 | 7/26/23 11:16 AM | The Zoo | PRO | 5 | Sly Fox Brewing Co. | $200.00 | Ed Mckeon | TRUE | Birchrunville | PA | US | Terry Malloy | TRUE | Collegeville | PA | US | YES |
| 12 | 7/28/23 10:08 AM | Flat Ballers United | PRO | 4 | $80.00 | Benjamin Goodman | TRUE | Orchard Park | NY | US | Jessie Chiello | TRUE | West Seneca | NY | US | YES | |
| 13 | 8/2/23 9:51 PM | Mandalorian Fire | AM | 4 | $60.00 | Ian Domes | TRUE | Bouckville | NY | US | Steve Phillips | TRUE | Hamilton | NY | US | YES | |
| 14 | 8/3/23 9:15 PM | Total Discheads | PRO | 4 | $80.00 | Jacob Fairbanks | TRUE | North Tonawanda | NY | US | Micah Fairbanks | FALSE | Alden | NY | US | P1 Only |
