Appendix

WFDF Rules of Ultimate 2025 - 2028 - Appendix v1.0

Official Version effective 2025 - 01 - 01

Produced by the WFDF Ultimate Rules Sub-Committee

Introduction

The intention of these rules is to provide additions to the basic rules to create a smooth-running, spectator-friendly, well-resourced elite sports event. Where there is a discrepancy between the Rules of Ultimate and the Appendix, the Appendix takes precedence. These rules set the standard for World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) events, but should also guide best practice for non-WFDF events. Specifically, these rules should be applied at the following events:

  • World Ultimate and Guts Championships,
  • World Masters Ultimate Championships,
  • World Ultimate Club Championships,
  • World Masters Ultimate Club Championships,
  • Continental Championships (e.g. Pan-American Championships, Asia-Oceanic Championships, All Africa Championships),
  • The World Games (along with other changes as mandated by WFDF and/or IWGA event hosts),
  • World Under-24 Championships,
  • World Junior Ultimate Championships.

For non-WFDF events, a selection or modification of these rules may be added to the basic rules of play, according to the level of resources available and the standard of play. Basic modifications for a non- WFDF event may include:

  • playing surface,
  • number of players,
  • size of field,
  • length of game, and
  • field markings.

Table of Contents

A1. Playing Field
A2. Equipment
A3. Start of Game
A4. Length of Game
A5. Time Limits
A6. Mixed Division
A7. Teams
A8. Language
A9. Competitive Play
A10. Advice From Non-players
A11. Use of Technology
A12. Foul and Violation Calls
A13. Spirit Stoppage
A14. Tournament Technical Stoppages
B1. Rosters
B2. Divisions
B3. Ranking Criteria and Tie Breakers
B4. Inclement Weather Rules
B5. Suspended or Cancelled Play
B6. Tasks of Game Officials
C1. Purpose
C2. General
C3. Home and Away
C4. Shirts
C5. Pants
C6. Optional Features
C7. Undergarments
C8. Gloves
C9. Headgear
C10. Socks
C11. Footwear
C12. Additional Uniform Requirements for Players
C13. Coaches and Support Staff
D1. Team Eligibility – General
D2. Team Eligibility – National Team Rosters
D3. Team Eligibility – Club Team Rosters
D4. Player Eligibility – Gender
D5. Player Eligibility – Age
D6. Roster Details
D7. Roster Eligibility – Continental Championships (AAUC, AOUC, PAUC)
D8. Exemptions
E1. Seeding for National Team Events (per division)
E2. Seeding for Club Team Events (per division)
E3. Seeding Pools (Semi-Random Seeding)
E4. Bids to National Team Events (WUGC, WU24, WJUC, WMUC)
E5. Bids to Club Team Event (WUCC)
E6. Bids to Masters Club Team Event (WMUCC)
E7. Scheduling Rules
E8. World Ultimate Rankings
E9. Adjustments to seeding and bids
F1. Purpose of Hand Signals
F2. Use of Signals
G. Legal Code
H. Acknowledgements