CROYDON does "The National Disc Golf Day 2018"
Disc golf event · Sat, Aug 4, 2018Aug 2018 · Croydon, London, England

CROYDON does "The National Disc Golf Day 2018"
Disc golf event
Saturday, August 4, 2018
Hosted by The National Disc Golf Day
Part of The National Disc Golf Day 2018
Location
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Schedule
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Sat
Aug 49:30am
SESSION 1 - Registration & Opening Ceremony
Players meet at event HQ to collect their players pack and/or register. The event director will welcome all the players and run through the days proceedings.9:45am
INTERACTIVE DEMONSTRATION
It's time to get your cameras out one and all! The pro's on site will be taking to the fairway to show everyone how far the discs can really fly. Something truly special to behold.10:00am
COACHING - Driving, Approaching & Putting
The staff will spend 25 minutes giving a fun, exciting coaching experience for all the players, starting with driving, approaching and finally, putting.10:30am
PLAY THE COURSE
Players are split into manageable groups to take on the prepared beginner course. Staff on site will help the players negotiate the course with a few handy hints and tips throughout.
Players can try the course as many times as they like during the allotted time and have the option to record their score via the Udisc app provided, or not at all. They can share their scorecards on social media with the event hashtag: #nationaldiscgolfday12:00pm
PRIZE CEREMONY
All the players and staff gather for the prize ceremony. Everyone involved will be given a flyer before they leave with information about the club itself, the course and the British Disc Golf Association, (governing body for Disc Golf in Great Britain)
PLEASE NOTE
There are 2 sessions running throughout the day.
1 ticket gives you access to both sessions (if you choose to) PLUS the option to stay for a social round with the club locals, to experience the pro course for the very first time.12:15pm
LUNCH - Picnic on the Fariway
Food & Drink will be on a BYO basis but locals will be on hand to point out some near by culinary delights for those that forget to pack a picnic.
Parklife Cafe will be offering a special MealDeal for all players... details to follow.
Volunteers are on break until the next session begins but will still be on hand to offer any help if needed during lunch.
e.g. - "Where is the nearest restroom?"1:00pm
SESSION 2
1:15pm
INTERACTIVE DEMO
1:20pm
COACHING - Driving, Approaching & Putting
1:45pm
PLAY THE COURSE
3:00pm
PRIZE CEREMONY
3:15pm
CARRY ON PLAYING
All players have the option to continue their experience once the event has ended. Now that you have a disc and a mini, you are free to use the course at any time you wish. You may also join the club at any time for their club rounds, you will be told about these as the day goes on.
Divisions
JUN | Junior (12 & under) | £3 |
ADT | Adults (13 & over) | £5 |
About this tournament
Event Director - Richard "Barney" Wood
Richard Wood, founder of Croydon Disc Golf Club, will be hosting
the inaugural "National Disc Golf Day,"
which will be held at Lloyd Park in Croydon and various courses spread out across England & Scotland.
The aim of the day is to introduce disc golf to as many people as possible in their local area.
New players will be able to take advantage of some expert knowledge from their local pros.
Each player will receive:
+ Discraft Midrange Disc
+ Mini Marker Disc
+ Free Coaching
+ Free Green Fees (for the event)
+ 3 Month Membership - U-Disc Scoring App (available on iPhone & Android)
Croydon DGC website:
http://www.croydondiscgolf.com/
Event Organisers & Founder:
Organiser & Event Director
Robb "Groovy Hamilton
Basginstoke DG
https://www.facebook.com/groups/434717716567041/
Organiser & Event Director
RickRick
Disc Golf School
https://www.discgolfschool.co.uk/
Organiser
Oliver Simonsen
London Disc Golf Community
https://www.ldgc.co.uk/
Platinum Sponsors:
Discraft Discs
https://www.discraft.com/
UDisc App
https://www.udisc.com/