Opening Ceremony – WFDF 2025 World Overall Flying Disc Championships
- Saturday, August 9, 2025
- Location: Stadsparken → Storgatan → Stortorget, Ängelholm
15:45 – Gathering in the City Park
All athletes, staff, volunteers, and guests meet in the City Park in preparation for the parade.
16:00 – Parade to Stortorget (Main Square)
Parade from City Park down Storgatan, led by the Engelholm Marching Band. Joining the parade: Tournament Directors, SDFA representatives, city officials, athletes, and volunteers.
16:15 – Arrival at Stortorget
Engelholm Marching Band continues playing while everyone gets into position.
16:20 – Opening Speech by Johan Robertson, Chair of SDFA
Welcome to athletes, guests, and the public. A thank-you to the band, sponsors, and the City of Ängelholm.
16:30 – Presentation by Tournament Directors
Peter Lundmark and Tomas Burvall introduce themselves and give an overview of the competition week and the seven disciplines. Short introduction of the participating athletes.
16:35 – Freestyle Presentation Intro
Johan Robertson hands over to the legend Jens Velasquez, who introduces himself and the freestyle exhibition.
16:35 – Jens Velasquez: “Back after 47 years”
A short story and background before the performance.
16:45 – Freestyle Showcase
Performed by Pablo Mosquera (Colombia) and Jan Møller Sørensen (Denmark) Music by Engelholm Marching Band.
16:50 – City Welcome Speech
Johan Robertson introduces the Mayor of Ängelholm, Robin Holmberg.
16:50 – Official Opening Address by Robin Holmberg
Followed by the announcement of the ceremonial “Opening Throw”.
17:00 – Ceremonial Disc Toss
Robin Holmberg and other representatives throw discs into the crowd. Accompanied by a fanfare from Engelholm Marching Band.
17:00 – Closing Music
Engelholm Marching Band performs one final piece.
17:05 – End of Ceremony
Mingling and Celebration