Disc Golf in Centenary Park (All Levels Welcome) - Sun, Jun 1 2008

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Disc Golf in Centenary Park (All Levels Welcome) (6/1/2008)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Sport - Golf

Event Location:

Centenary Park by the Calgary Zoo

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jun 1 2008 10:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, May 31 2008 11:59 PM

Event Duration:

2-3 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Event Coordinator(s):

Marcel B
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

16 (Log in to see who's signed up.)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Here is a chance for you to try something new and unusual. Disc Golf is where you take a Frisbee-like object and try to place it in a bucket (garbage can-sized). You count the number of throws you make, similar to strokes in golf. Par for holes is based on difficulty and distance. There are 9 holes at this course which vary from 65 to 134 meters in distance.

- Event participants will meet up in the parking lot.
- Groupings will be formed in foursomes. We will do a shotgun start.
- Examination of the course layout map and photo-ops will be prevalent.
- Please remember your frisbees/discs. Those forgetting will be subjected to all kinds of ridicule.

We will likely do one round to practice and improve throws and one round where we may keep score.

Check out the following link: Alberta Disc Golf for more info on the sport.

View Video: Disc Golf Introduction

Required Items to Bring:
Clothing for Variable Weather
Frisbee or Golf Discs:
-Cheap $2.00 frisbees will not travel far or be very accurate
-Ultimate Frisbees (175g) will be more accurate and go farther
-Golf Discs will give you maximum distance and accuracy

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Water

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

The Centenary Park Disc Golf Course is located on the west end of St. George's Island. (This is the island the Calgary Zoo is located on.)

You can reach the course from eastbound Memorial Drive: take the zoo turnoff and park on the west side of the parking lot
-OR-
From 9th Avenue (Inglewood), turn north at Spolumbo's Deli, go across the narrow zoo bridge and follow the road to the parking lot on your left. As before, park on the west side. (From the Alberta Disc Golf Page)

Notes:

Recommended investment in Disc Golf Discs are a putter and a driver.
These are available at:
Sportmart
some SportCheks
LifeSport
Bow Cycle
Canadian Tire (Driver, Midrange,Putter for $25)
Sports Swap

- This is good preparation prior to going to Canmore's Nordic Centre.

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Cost & Payment:

Voluntary Donations:

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: