Celebrating 25 Years of Flying Disc Excellence
Welcome to the SFDA 25th Anniversary page! Over the past quarter-century, our journey has been one of passion, perseverance, and pride. From our humble beginnings to becoming a recognised National Sports Association, we've grown alongside the sport and its incredible community.
As we mark this milestone, let’s take a trip down memory lane to revisit the pivotal moments, cherished memories, and inspiring stories that have shaped the Singapore Flying Disc Association into what it is today. This is the story of our journey—one we’ve built together, disc by disc, year by year.
Pickup games organized by expats at various spots downtown: opposite MPH Bookstore, next to Marina South MRT, Parkview Square (Gotham City)
“Singapore Sling” aka “Protected Place” tournament was held on Sentosa with teams/players from Taiwan, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand and China, almost all expats
“Dengue Daze” tournament was held on Sentosa
First Singapore Ultimate Open was held on Sentosa
The Singapore A team was named “AngMo Freakshow” in reference to the expat roster and oddity of the game. Renegade Province (Taipei) beat HK Junk in the finals.
UPAS President: Ken Lambert
Founding of the organization as we know it today – registered as Ultimate Players Association (Singapore) with the Registry of Societies
First mixed league with 4 teams played at Marina South
Freakshow became the dominant team in South East Asia Ultimate, playing in 14 consecutive grass tournament finals and winning 10 from 2000-2004.
UPAS President: Lance DuBos
2022
Singapore was granted WFDF membership and sent two teams to World Ultimate Club Championships(WUCC) in Hawaii: Caned But Able (Open) and Freakshow (Mixed). Both teams advanced beyond their initial seeds.
This period saw a massive proliferation of clubs and introduction of ultimate to locals – especially a dedicated group of school teachers who all tried to introduce ultimate to their schools / students in one way or another.
During that time, clubs like Muddy Grass, Shiok, Go Chuck Thing, and Swarm were formed because of the increase in local participation.
2006
Freakshow and Shiok represent Singapore in the Mixed Division at WUCC in Perth
UPAS President: Mondster Leong
The National Youth Training Programme (NYTP) was introduced as a development platform for emerging talents of the sport.
UPAS President: Enrique Lee
2014
Singapore continues hosting Singapore Ultimate Open (SUO) till 2014
2015
Inaugural UltyLeague Elite Division, bringing together the best local players for elite competition
UPAS President: Ang Ziwei
2018
First Appearance in World Under-24 Ultimate Championships, held in Perth, Australia
UPAS President: Mondster Leong
2019
First podium finish (3rd) in a World Championships (WU24) held in Heidelberg, Germany
SFDA President: Mondster Leong
2022
Formalization of the National Training Programme (NTP) and establishment of the Opens, Womens and Mixed National Teams.
2023
Record 2nd placing in a World Championships (WU24) held in Nottingham, United Kingdom
UPA(S) Constitution Change
Inaugural Beach Nationals
Launch of annual Oxford Leagues, in partnership with Oxford Orthopaedics
2024
Established National Team Programs all the way from Junior (Under 20) to Under-24 to Open and Master categories. National Teams in Ultimate, Beach Ultimate, and Disc Golf
Revamped website launch
4th in inaugural participation in WJUC
Provisional National Sports Association (NSA) status and official Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) affiliation
Record 6th in World Ultimate Championships
Inaugural participation in World Team Disc Golf Championships
2025
Name change to Singapore Flying Disc Association to better reflect our broader mandate for governance over Ultimate and other flying disc sports such as Disc GolfAchieved NSA Status
Flying Disc as a Demonstration Sport at the 33rd SEA Games held in Thailand in December 2025
Increased grassroots involvement
The Singapore Flying Disc Association (SFDA) is the body responsible for the governance of flying disc sports in Singapore. These sports include Ultimate, Beach Ultimate and Disc Golf.
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