– WFA Official Statement –
A Major Update to the Future of Flair Bartending
Today marks an important milestone for the World Flair Association. With the launch of our new online platform, we are proud to introduce an updated vision for the future of flair bartending—one that reflects the growth of our global community and the evolution of the craft itself.
Since its foundation in 2008, the WFA has been driven by a simple mission: to connect, support, and elevate flair bartenders around the world. What began as a passionate initiative has grown into a global movement, uniting thousands of bartenders across continents through competition, education, and shared purpose.
This new platform represents the next step in that journey:
www.worldflairassociation.com
It is more than just a website—it is a central hub for the global flair bartending community. A place where bartenders of all levels can access competitions, rankings, educational content, and opportunities to grow within a structured and professional ecosystem.
As part of this evolution, the WFA will offer a rich and continuously expanding variety of content, including in-depth blog articles, step-by-step tutorials, podcast episodes, competition reviews, grading and certification systems, and exclusive insights from some of the best flair bartenders in the world. This content ecosystem is designed to educate, inspire, and support bartenders at every stage of their journey.
At the heart of this new era lies the WFA World Ranking system—the only official global ranking in flair bartending. Built on a 52-week rolling structure, it rewards consistency, performance, and participation across the WFA World Tour. From Challenger events to the prestigious Grand Slams, every competition contributes to a bartender’s position on the world stage, creating a clear and merit-based pathway to the top.
To be officially listed in the WFA World Ranking, bartenders must be registered as WFA Premium Members. This ensures a verified, committed, and professional competitive environment—where rankings accurately reflect active flair bartenders within the global system.
For the first time, flair bartending has a unified, transparent structure—where every performance matters, every point counts, and every bartender has the opportunity to climb the global rankings. With the continued development of the WFA World Tour, the expansion of our international event calendar, and the introduction of new educational initiatives, we are committed to building a complete ecosystem for the sport—one that supports progression from entry level to elite competition.
Flair bartending has always been about pushing boundaries—of creativity, performance, and discipline. Today, we take that vision further by providing the structure, recognition, and global platform the industry has long needed.
This is only the beginning. We invite you to explore the new WFA, be part of the community, and help shape the future of flair bartending.
We appreciate your continued support.
Andy Collinson
Co-Founder, World Flair Association
Tom Dyer
Co-Founder, World Flair Association
