Teams – FAQ

1. One national team – two divisions

Q: Can players and Non-Playing Team Members (NPTM) support both Open and Masters teams?

A: Yes. For WTDGC purposes, we generally view this as one national team competing in two divisions.

This means that players and NPTM (caddies, coaches, team managers and similar roles) may support both Open and Masters teams from the same country.

This is expected to be particularly useful for smaller federations that may not travel with dedicated support staff and instead operate as one national delegation.

Administrative notes:

• A player competing in both divisions pays only one Player Fee.
• An NPTM supporting both divisions pays only one NPTM Fee.
• All participants must use one unique identification number throughout the entire event.
• Players and NPTM must comply with all accreditation and access requirements relevant to their role.

Additional note on NPTM and conduct:

• NPTM who move with the team on the course (such as caddies, coaches, team managers and similar roles) are considered active members of the team environment during matches.
• Since they are granted player-area access and accompany players during competition, they are subject to the same behavioural expectations and competition-related rules that normally apply to caddies in individual PDGA events.
• This means that misconduct by NPTM may result in warnings, restrictions, or sanctions in accordance with applicable event procedures and competition rules.
• Unlike many team sports where coaches remain in fixed technical areas, WTDGC NPTM move together with players around the course. For this reason they must be identifiable through team uniform and unique numbering so that officials, spotters, media and spectators can clearly distinguish and identify them.

2. Jersey numbers

Q: Do Open and Masters teams from the same country need fully unique jersey numbers across both divisions?

For example, can somebody from Open have #09 while somebody from Masters also have #09?

A: No.

Jersey numbers should be unique across the entire national delegation, including:

• Open division players
• Masters division players
• Non-Playing Team Members (NPTM)

For WTDGC purposes, jersey numbering follows the one national team principle described above.

Using fully unique numbers across the entire delegation is important for:

• Player and caddie identification
• Officiating and match administration
• Media coverage and commentary
• Live scoring and statistics
• Avoiding confusion between divisions and roles

Teams are therefore expected to assign each participant a unique identification number for the entire event.

3. Caddie / NPTM uniforms

Q: Does a caddie / NPTM need to wear the exact same jersey design/style as the players, or should they perhaps have a different one?

A: No.

Caddies and other NPTM are not required to wear the exact same jersey design or version as the competing players.

The important requirement is that all active team members on the course are clearly identifiable as part of their national team and are wearing an official team uniform in national colours.

Where teams have multiple uniform versions or colour sets available, it is generally encouraged that competing players wear one version while caddies / NPTM wear another.

This helps:

• Players
• Officials
• Spectators
• Media
• Broadcast teams

more easily distinguish active competitors from other team personnel on the course.

All players and caddies/NPTM participating actively on the course must still:

• Wear an official national team uniform
• Comply with the WTDGC uniform regulations
• Have their own unique player/team member number displayed on the uniform

Please note that anyone not wearing an official team uniform will generally be considered a spectator and may be subject to spectator access limitations rather than player/team access rights.

The goal of the uniform system is clear national representation and easy visual identification, not necessarily identical apparel for all team members.

4. Uniforms – outer layers (rain / wind jackets)

Q: What regulations are there for rain jackets or wind jackets?

A: The uniform requirements primarily apply to the official team jersey.

Additional outer layers, such as rain jackets or wind jackets, may be worn over the jersey when weather conditions require it.

When outer layers are removed, the player must be wearing a compliant team uniform underneath.

While we strongly encourage teams to include at least one outer layer as part of their official uniform set (hoodie, rain jacket, wind jacket etc.), this is not mandatory for WTDGC 2026.

5. Uniforms – Shorts / skirts colour coordination

Q: Is there any requirement for coordinated colours of shorts, skirts, or other lower garments?

A: No.

There is no strict requirement regarding the colour of shorts, skirts, or other lower garments.

The primary focus of the dress code is clear team and country identification through the official team jersey.

However, teams are strongly encouraged to maintain a consistent and professional appearance.

Players representing the same team in a match should wear lower garments of the same or similar colour wherever possible.

Teams may use the same shorts or skirts across multiple uniform sets (for example both light and dark jerseys).

Lower garments do not need to include logos or specific markings, but should be presentable and appropriate for international competition.

6. Jersey loss, damage, or malfunction

Q: In case of jersey loss, damage, or malfunction, is it permitted to borrow a uniform from another player?

A: Team jerseys are player-specific and are intended to clearly identify both the player and the country.

Borrowing another player’s jersey is therefore generally not permitted if it compromises clear identification.

Teams are strongly encouraged to bring at least two complete sets of uniforms for each player, as well as spare jerseys where possible.

However, a temporary solution may be permitted in exceptional circumstances (such as unexpected damage, loss, or malfunction), provided that at least one of the following agrees:

• The opposing team
• A course marshal
• The Tournament Director (TD)

In all cases, the player and country must still be clearly identifiable and the integrity of competition maintained.

Should a uniform become compromised or lost, teams are required to inform the WFDF Events Team immediately so that an appropriate solution can be discussed together with the Tournament Technical Director (TTD).

7. Penalties for dress code violations

Q: What is the penalty if a Player or Non-Playing Team Member (caddie, coach, team captain etc.) does not comply with the dress code?

A: Different types of dress code violations may result in different consequences depending on the nature and severity of the issue.

General dress code violations

Minor or general dress code issues are handled in accordance with PDGA competition rules and WFDF event procedures.

Examples may include:

• Wearing damaged or inappropriate clothing
• Removing required upper garments during play
• Wearing clothing that becomes excessively unpresentable
• Failing to maintain a professional appearance expected for the event

Standard process:

• First violation → warning
• Repeated or unresolved violations → penalty throws under PDGA Courtesy rules

Non-compliant team uniform

Separate from general dress code issues, all Players and Non-Playing Team Members actively participating in a WFDF Disc Golf match must wear an official national team uniform compliant with WTDGC regulations.

Examples include:

• Missing mandatory player / NPTM number
• Wearing a shirt that does not identify the represented country

These situations would normally be addressed before participation in the match.

It is a requirement that all players and caddies involved actively in a WFDF Disc Golf match shall wear their country uniform.

The Tournament Technical Director has final authority in interpreting and enforcing uniform requirements.

8. Compete with an incomplete lineup

Q: What happens if a team arrives with fewer players than the standard roster requirement, or cannot field a complete lineup for a specific match?

A: Teams are strongly encouraged to arrive and remain with a complete roster throughout the event.

If a team cannot field all required player positions for a match, the missing positions are not chosen freely by the team.

Instead, match participation follows the official player order and the lowest designated positions are forfeited first.

For example, an Open team may not choose to forfeit MPO1 and continue playing all other matches.

Examples:

• If one MPO player is missing, the forfeited match would be MPO4
• If one FPO player is missing, the forfeited match would be FPO2
• Higher designated positions (such as MPO1 or FPO1) remain protected and continue to play where possible

The remaining scheduled matches continue normally.

This principle applies generally to any required player position that cannot be fielded.

This means teams may still win team games and achieve regular placement in the standings based on overall results.

The same principle may apply if a team loses players during the event due to injury, illness, travel issues or other exceptional circumstances.

The Tournament Technical Director retains final authority regarding incomplete roster situations.