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Good Afternoon SLCDGC! I wanted to reach out to you about an event the Dept of the VA is holding, the VA Golden Age Games. As part of this event for our Veterans we are adding a Visually Impaired D ... show more ›

Good Afternoon SLCDGC!

I wanted to reach out to you about an event the Dept of the VA is holding, the VA Golden Age Games. As part of this event for our Veterans we are adding a Visually Impaired Disc Golf event which is a recent addition to the Golden Age Games. For this event to really shine we’re going to need a lot of help from the local disc golf scene. I’m hoping to work with your club to get a number of volunteers for VI Disc Golf to assist our veterans as noted below, or to assist with particular holes. All in all we will have 40 total participants in the VI Disc Golf event so I’m hoping to get at least 40 volunteers familiar with the disc golf rules to help our participants. I’m looking forward to working with your club!

The event itself will be held at Roots Disc Golf Course on Aug 26th, 2024 from 08:00 AM to 01:00 PM - Roots Disc Golf Course.

For VI disc golf, ideally each veteran will have a volunteer paired with them for the duration of the game. The volunteers will set the veterans up to throw the disc, verbally describe where the basket is, the distance and if there are obstacles. When the initial disc is thrown, it is helpful to have a volunteer be on the course about halfway to the basket to clap/make noise so the veteran knows the directions to throw. Once the disc lands, describe where it landed in relation to the basket. Assist them as needed to ambulate to the disc thrown. Once halfway to basket, have a volunteer go to the basket and make noise shaking it or clapping so the vet knows the direction to throw.

We will be reviewing this in great detail during the day of orientation before the event. Pending the Veterans vision, they will need human guide to be safely guided throughout the course. Veterans may be independent in traveling with their white cane. Some Veterans may need verbal guidance i.e. uneven surface, tree branch in the way, etc.

And of course support the veterans and cheer them on ????

The volunteer portal is now available at https://38nvgag.my-trs.com/. You will want to register, select your affiliation with the VA etc, Then select sporting events and “Disc Golf – Roots Disc Golf Course” event. There are also several other events if you’d like to sign up for any of those, including a wheelchair disc golf event as well that should be added to the site.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this long request. Hopefully together we can make this an excellent event for our Veterans!

Hey all: I am looking for information on how I would go about starting a fundraising tournament. I work at an treatment center for individuals struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental heal ... show more ›

Hey all:

I am looking for information on how I would go about starting a fundraising tournament. I work at an treatment center for individuals struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health issues and we are starting a non-profit foundation to help individuals that are seeking treatment.

We wanted to try something different since it seems like every non-profit foundation like this always hosts a regular golf tournament, and we wanted to stand out. I also use disc golf as an intervention for treatment and love the sport in general.

Any information would be great since I don't have any idea where to even start.

Hello! I hope you are planning to come out to Disc Golf for Kids' Sake on Saturday, September 10th at Creekside Park. We have food, music, lots of fun for kids of all ages, great prizes and fantastic ... show more ›

Hello!
I hope you are planning to come out to Disc Golf for Kids' Sake on Saturday, September 10th at Creekside Park. We have food, music, lots of fun for kids of all ages, great prizes and fantastic disc golf!
Check it out at: http://discgolfforkidssake.org/utah-event-info/utah_details/

"Helping Children One Throw at a Time."

Please friend me on facebook or contact me at 801-574-5488 if you have questions.
Thanks,
Brent Walton

Solitude is still on! Come play a round on Thursday. We will be set up down towards the bottom to the left of hole 18. You can register for the tourney, play one of the greatest courses in Utah, or ju ... show more ›

Solitude is still on! Come play a round on Thursday. We will be set up down towards the bottom to the left of hole 18. You can register for the tourney, play one of the greatest courses in Utah, or just hang out and see what 5,000 discs looks like. One change from our last post, we will not be there at 10am, the time has shifted to high noon at the request of Solitude. See you there!

All right, Full Throttle at Solitude is this weekend. We will be up there with the entire stash on Thursday. We've got a lot more than what we had at the Riverpark Open. We will be up there from 10am ... show more ›

All right, Full Throttle at Solitude is this weekend. We will be up there with the entire stash on Thursday. We've got a lot more than what we had at the Riverpark Open. We will be up there from 10am to 6pm (or longer if needed). Come play a round on Thursday before the tourney and check out what close to 5000 discs looks like. Biggest selection in Utah with the best prices. Call if you want us to hold anything for you. 801-820-7750.

I Have to work all weekend. Here are some things that need attention: Branches in a pile so the county can EASILY pick them up. Branches on 3b needs to be moved out to other pile by 4's tee-pad. Li ... show more ›

I Have to work all weekend. Here are some things that need attention:
Branches in a pile so the county can EASILY pick them up.
Branches on 3b needs to be moved out to other pile by 4's tee-pad.
Line the fairway with logs on 3b (maybe 3a too).
Tee signs.
Bulletin Board.
Trash and trash cans.
Trimming/ pruning.
Repair sleeves 2a, 5b & 13L a&b.

If you have never played Fairmont it is an awesome park. Normally it is an object (24 hole) course. So it is rare that we have baskets at the park. I think the last time we played with baskets in the ... show more ›

If you have never played Fairmont it is an awesome park. Normally it is an object (24 hole) course. So it is rare that we have baskets at the park. I think the last time we played with baskets in the park was 2004. So if you've never played Fairmont with baskets you may want to make this event. There are big open gun shots as well as tight technical holes, 1 pond and 1 stream. You better hope there is snow on the ground cause normally the course is played with ALL concrete and asphalt OUT OF BOUNDS. So bring on the snow.......

Team Utah & D7 are hosting The 2011 Salt Lake Ice Bowl. When - Saturday January 29, Reg 9AM Tee off 10AM, Entry Fees: Pro Divisions $30, Amateur Divisions $20. 50% of entry fees will go the the chari ... show more ›

Team Utah & D7 are hosting The 2011 Salt Lake Ice Bowl.
When - Saturday January 29, Reg 9AM Tee off 10AM, Entry Fees: Pro Divisions $30, Amateur Divisions $20. 50% of entry fees will go the the charity.
Where - Fairmont Park, Two Rounds of 24 holes, We need everyone to bring your mobile baskets. Contact Doug Smith or Mike Wills if you have a basket or would like to help with event. Lets make this the Biggest Ice Bowl ever in SLC.
Charity - Salt lake Rescue Mission, Bring Cash and Dry or Caned food for a donation (required for everyone). Will have some Ice Bowl discs and mini, This will be a official registered Ice Bowl this year.
We will play in any & all weather, No Wimps - No Whiners.