Case Study: WFDF World Masters Ultimate Club Championships 2022
Client: World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF)
Location: University of Limerick, Ireland
Date: June 25 – July 2, 2022
Scale: 2,800+ athletes | 120+ teams | 700+ matches
When WFDF awarded Ireland the honour of hosting WMUCC 2022, they entrusted Siege Events with a singular mission: to design, deliver, and execute a global championship experience that lived up to elite expectations.
The result? A seamless, on-schedule, world-class event that set a new standard for what is possible in emerging markets.
The Objective
Bring together 120+ teams from around the world for an 8-day Masters-level championship
Transform the University of Limerick into a tournament venue on par with professional stadiums
Ensure operational excellence, athlete experience, and broadcast readiness
Deliver an event environment defined by consistency, professionalism, and operational excellence at every touchpoint
Implementation
Venue & Infrastructure
- Designed and installed 21 top-grade grass fields
- Built a pop-up tournament infrastructure including athlete village, hydration points, med tents, and signage
- Managed utilities: power, water, waste, connectivity, and first aid access
Scheduling & Gameplay
- Developed a 7-day match schedule with WFDF Competition Committee
- Delivered 700+ matches without delay, including showcase field events
- Coordinated with spirit scoring, captains’ meetings, and field marshals
Athlete & Team Services
- Supported team travel, customs clearance, and accommodation logistics
- Delivered team packs, orientations, and a central information hub
Volunteer Program
- Recruited and managed 100+ volunteers across 10 core functions
- Created shift systems, handbooks, and multi-language support
Broadcast & Media
- Coordinated with Ultiworld and WFDF Media for livestreaming across key fields
- Supported real-time scoring and updates through digital and on-site channels
The Result
Delivered an elite-level international tournament in a non-traditional host city with limited permanent infrastructure
Navigated dynamic post-COVID travel regulations, ensuring smooth entry for global participants
Orchestrated 700+ scheduled matches.
Built an integrated operations model across logistics, gameplay, volunteer management, and media delivery
Created an athlete experience that felt elevated, safe, and seamlessly managed
- Successfully onboarded, trained and deployed 100+ volunteers for high-performance support roles
Provided daily live streams to spectators worldwide, made possible through proactive site preparation and seamless event coordination with WFDF Media and Ultiworld.
- Validated Ireland as a future-ready host for large-scale international sport
