Disc Golf at Baker Park - Sun, Aug 10 2014

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Disc Golf at Baker Park (8/10/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Sport - Misc

Event Location:

Baker Park- 9333 Scenic Bow Rd. N.W

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Aug 10 2014 10:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Aug 10 2014 9:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

2-3 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Marcel B
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Disc Golf is played much like regular golf, but instead of trying to hit a ball into a hole, players attempt to get discs into a basket in the least amount of throws. Similar to clubs in ball golf, there are different discs for each shot. There are hundreds of discs available on the market which generally fall into three categories: drivers; midranges and putters. It is recommended that you have one of each to start although one could get away with just a midrange (such as a 'Buzzz') in the beginning.

There are currently over 3500 established disc golf courses in North America. City courses tend to be maintained while courses outside urban areas tend to be more rugged but still great fun to play and challenging. Think of it as a combination of hiking and golf. In addition to playing a great game, many courses also have awesome scenery. One of the big advantages to disc golf is that once past the initial investment in discs, it is a relatively inexpensive sport as most courses are free to play.

Baker Park is a great 18 hole course in a beautiful maintained park. Par is 56 over the full course. Holes vary in length from around 200ft to a little over 500ft. It is challenging but not too overwhelming as a course. We usually play a couple of rounds.

Beginners are welcomed for this event but basic throwing skills are helpful in getting the most out of the game. If you participate in sports such as softball or ultimate frisbee, you should pick the game fairly easily. Games are pretty casual and scorekeeping is optional. The goal is to have a great day playing outside. Everyone should bring discs but I do have a fair number of extra discs if you just want to try out disc golf.

Required Items to Bring:
Golf Discs
Clothing for Variable Weather

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Water
Insect Repellant
Small towel to dry discs

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Baker Park sits directly across the river from Bowness Park. It can be accessed via 85 St NW.

-From Stoney Trail: Turn onto Nose Hill Drive and exit at 87 ST NW, then turn onto Bearspaw Dam Rd eastbound for a bit and then turn onto 85 St NW southbound. Exit onto Scenic Bow Rd and follow it for a few blocks(3rd left) to the main parking area.

-From Bowness Rd NW: Continue onto 85 St NW and exit right onto Scenic Bow Rd(Al Azar/Shriners exit)and proceed under the bridge. Keep left at the fork and take the third left into the main parking area.

Notes:

Recommended investment in Disc Golf Discs are a putter, midrange and driver.
These are available at:
LifeSport
Don's Hobby Shop

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