Flying Disc
Flying disc is a team sport where players pass a disc between teammates and score by completing a pass in the opposing team's end zone.
Flying disc, also known as ultimate, originated in 1968 when a Frisbee-based game was developed by American high school students.
Discover more about flying disc
Clearinghouse evidence base:
- Modified Sports - adaptations that make flying disc more inclusive and accessible.
- Australian Sport History - history and Hall of Fame information about flying disc.
Evolution:
- Australian Frisbee Association (AFA) [1977-1987]
- Australian Flying Disc Association (AFDA) [1987-]
Participation
An estimated 56,000 Australians [aged 15+] participated in flying disc at least once in 2025. 2
An estimated 23,000 Australian women [aged 15+] and an estimated 32,000 Australian men [aged 15+] participated in flying disc at least once in 2025. 2
Explore further participation statistics for flying disc through the AusPlay online portal., opens in a new tab
Governing body
Australian Flying Disc Association, opens in a new tab is the organisation recognised by governments at all levels as the national controlling body for the sport of flying disc in Australia.
History
Following the introduction of the Frisbee to Australia in 1976, the Australian Frisbee Association (AFA) was established in 1977 as the sport's first national body. The AFA became the Australian Flying Disc Association (AFDA) in 1987. 1, 3
Documents
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- Australian Flying Disc Association Annual Report 2024-2025[PDF • 4 mb]
- Australian Flying Disc Association Annual Report 2023-2024[PDF • 3.16 mb]
- Australian Flying Disc Association Annual Report 2022-2023[PDF • 4.64 mb]
- Australian Flying Disc Association Annual Report 2021-2022[PDF • 1.95 mb]
- Australian Flying Disc Association Annual Report 2020-2021[PDF • 4.19 mb]
- Australian Flying Disc Association Annual Report 2019-2020[PDF • 5.67 mb]
- Australian Flying Disc Association Annual Report 2018-2019[PDF • 7.17 mb]
- Australian Flying Disc Association Annual Report 2017[PDF • 1.79 mb]
- Australian Flying Disc Association Annual Report 2016[PDF • 7.13 mb]
- Australian Flying Disc Association Annual Report 2015[PDF • 4.84 mb]
- Australian Flying Disc Association Annual Report 2014[PDF • 3.21 mb]
- Australian Flying Disc Association Annual Report 2013[PDF • 2.31 mb]
- Australian Flying Disc Association Annual Report 2012[PDF • 3.52 mb]
- Australian Flying Disc Association Annual Report 2011[PDF • 2.11 mb]
- Australian Flying Disc Association Annual Report 2010[PDF • 3.8 mb]
- Australian Flying Disc Association Annual Report 2009[PDF • 2.92 mb]
- Australian Flying Disc Association Annual Report 2008[PDF • 132.29 kb]
- Australian Flying Disc Association Annual Report 2007[PDF • 176.77 kb]
- Australian Flying Disc Association Annual Report 2006[PDF • 154.83 kb]
- Australian Flying Disc Association Annual Report 2005[PDF • 68.88 kb]
- Australian Flying Disc Association Annual Report 2004[PDF • 120.04 kb]
- Australian Flying Disc Association Annual Report 2003[PDF • 52.62 kb]
- Australian Flying Disc Association Annual Report 2002[PDF • 93.07 kb]
REFERENCES
- Who we are & our history, opens in a new tab, Australian Flying Disc Association, (accessed 11 September 2026)
- AusPlay Data Portal: Participation by activity, opens in a new tab, Australian Sports Commission, (accessed 11 September 2026)
- The History of Ultimate, opens in a new tab, Ultimate Frisbee HQ, (accessed 11 September 2026)
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