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12. Disc golf tends to decrease 600 442 undesirable activity in under-utilized 1995 areas of a park. 543 349 1996 400 305 1993 11. Disc golf is a sport that everyone 1989 409 Innova-Champion can play, regardless of age, ability, or 224 1994 introduces the 180 1986 DISCatcher® Target 1983 328 gender. 1991 200 54 252 10. A single disc golf course can 1979 208 1987 1 1984 entertain ninety or more people at 1975 116 one time. 1982 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2006 3 9. Disc golf is great for those not 1977 Disc golf course installations worldwide since 1975 interested in team sports, yet are driven to compete. Disc Golf is One of the World’s 8. Disc golf is a great lifetime sport. Fastest Growing Sports 7. Disc golf is so much fun, you won’t Every year well over 100 new even realize you are exercising. courses are installed, and thousands 6. Disc golf attracts people from other of new players take up the game. areas of the state and country to your An estimated 7 to 10 million park. people have played disc golf. It is 5. Park departments are pleasantly easy to learn, fun, affordable, and surprised at the volunteer spirit of disc offers a challenge to people of golfers. all ages and skill levels. There are 4. Disc golf is easy to learn but more than 1,700 disc golf courses provides a lifetime of challenge to in the U.S. and over 300 courses master. around the world. Large cities and This Innova Disc Golf Course 3. Disc golf is inexpensive to play. You small towns are developing disc Brochure outlines the benefits, can start playing with a single disc for golf courses. Many are installing options, and costs involved in less than $10. additional courses in response to the developing your own disc golf 2. Disc golf can be a source of revenue popularity of the sport. course. Along with information for a park department or a pay-to-play about course equipment, we have facility. included installation and design ...and the number one reason to build a information to make your course disc golf course... a huge success. Disc golf is a sport 1. If you build it, they will come. to be enjoyed by all. We have the expertise to ensure that your course suits the needs of casual players, children, seniors, and tournament competitors. Harold Duvall, Two-Time Disc Champion

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2 About Disc Golf What is disc golf? You Can Install a Disc Golf and county parks departments find It’s similar to golf. Instead of clubs Course Too themselves pleasantly surprised by and balls players use golf discs. Installing a disc golf course at your the amount of use their courses get, Players throw discs for drives, and they quickly find themselves park or school is easy, and your Top 20 states approaches, and putts. Instead of a new course will provide a low- looking for places to put additional hole in the ground, a vertical courses. for Disc Golf cost, healthful, enjoyable activity 1. 130 with chains has become the target for people of all ages. Compared 2. 110 of choice. It is a great sport that is to other projects, disc golf is A round of disc golf generally takes 3. 104 fun to play and easy to learn. surprisingly inexpensive. Disc golf about 90 minutes, and players enjoy 4. 102 mild aerobic conditioning. Many 5. 89 courses typically cost much less than 6. Illinois 88 Disc golf provides recreation, playgrounds, tennis courts, or ball people who would never consider 7. 80 challenge, and competition for fields. jogging or walking find themselves 8. Colorado 65 people who love the outdoors. Both covering a mile or more during 9. N. Carolina 60 golf and disc golf share the same a round of disc golf… and then 10. Kansas 55 Not only does disc golf appeal to 11. 54 structure and thrills – players striving a wide variety of people, but disc wanting more. 12. 46 to complete the course in the fewest golf courses can often utilize park 46 strokes, but needing only one great areas that are not suitable for other We can help you find a course 14. 40 shot to bring them back another solution for virtually any property 15. Indiana 39 activities. Areas with hills and trees 39 day. The only real difference is the – even floodplain areas – can be and any budget. 17. Kentucky 36 equipment. ideal for disc golf. Many city, state, 18. Tennessee 34 19. S. Carolina 33 While disc golf can be played with 20. Nebraska 33 any flying disc, most players prefer discs designed specifically for disc golf. In 1983, INNOVA created the first true golf disc. By replacing the plastic park toy of old, INNOVA transformed disc golf into a dynamic sport of distance with accuracy. INNOVA continues to lower the scores of thousands of disc golfers around the world. There are different discs for different disc golf shots, but you only need one disc to get started.

People have enjoyed disc golf for over thirty years. Today, its unique combination of challenge, fun, and “Disc Golf courses affordability has made it one of the have been installed in National Government fastest growing sports in the world. Parks across . Read on to see why you should give Disc Golf is recognized disc golf a try. as a “Sport for All” and was honored by being introduced at the Table of Contents Page 2001 in Top 15 Reasons, Growth Chart 2 Akita, Japan. Despite the challenges of “Your baskets are great! Our courses are in fairly About Disc Golf 3 land shortages and wooded areas and the color makes basket Budget Analysis, Course Packages 4-5 limited days off to location a breeze for our golfers. Also, the chain Course Design 6-7 play, people continue system for catching discs seems superior to Equipment - Targets 8 to enjoy and discover other systems. This is especially noticeable in disc golf in Japan.“ the cold weather that many of our golfers enjoy Equipment - Signs 9 playing in here in Michigan. Equipment - 10 Mr. Kozo Shimbo Design and Installation 11 President of Lastly, working with you and Innova has been Hero Disc a pleasure. It’s nice to work with a company Lifetime Sport, Revenue Stream 12 that is supportive to our program even after the Education - EDGE Program 13 product has been delivered.” Recreational Programs and Competitions 14 History of Disc Golf 15 Rob McDonald Facilities Manager Target Specification Back Cover Kentwood Parks & Recreation Kentwood, MI 3 Disc Golf Course Budget Analysis Planning your Budget Disc golf course designs are very flexible. The scope of your project, target audience, and your imagination all Planning Notes play an important role in defining the “personality” of your course. A simple 9-hole course can be built on as little as 2 acres for around $3000. Championship caliber courses typically require 1 to 2 acres per hole.

Disc golf courses can be installed in phases and upgraded over time. tees, benches, trash cans, practice targets, alternate pin placements, and bridges are all features that can be added after your course is first established.

Course Elements There are four basic considerations when installing a disc golf course: course design, targets, signs, and tees.

Course Design Design is a critical factor in the long-term success of any disc golf course. A good designer will help maximize your disc golf investment. See pages 6 and 7.

Targets Targets are the most important piece of equipment for your course. Our targets are highly visible, good looking, great catching and long-lasting. The DISCatcher® Pro is approved by the Professional . See page 8.

Signs Tee signs at each hole provide information about the , distance, and any obstacles for the hole being played. Tee signs also help players navigate the course. There is a tee sign option to fit every budget. See page 9.

Tees Tees provide a surface from which disc golfers “tee off”. Tees should be as maintenance-free and slip-resistant as possible. Choose a tee—natural, recycled rubber, or concrete—that suits the needs of your course and budget. See pages 10 and 11.

4 Four Potential Disc Golf Course Packages ECO Course We can customize your package any way you want. The ECO Course is a no-frills option that is both Economical & Ecological. This course package features minimal environmental impact as DISCatcher® Pro Targets are the only additions to the land. Basic Course 9-Hole 18-Hole Championship Course Equipment: The Championship Course is aimed at professional installations at large, high profile parks, college DISCatcher® Pro Targets $2,700 $5,400 campuses, and corporate grounds. Tank Top™ Tee Signs Freight $275 $550 are heavy duty and resistant to weather and vandalism. Grand Total $2,975 $5,950 A practice target allows players to practice putting – the most important aspect of the game – before each round. Extra tees for each hole allow several layouts to be used. Long tees may be used for tournaments and skilled Basic Course players, while short tees are better suited to recreational The Basic Course is ideal for towns, camps, and schools looking for an players. A professional designer will maximize the economical disc golf solution. Costs are minimized through the use of basic effectiveness of your investment. tee signs and natural tees. Championship Course 9-Hole 18-Hole Basic Course 9-Hole 18-Hole Upgrades: Equipment: Professional Course ® Equipment: • DISCatcher Pro Targets $2,700 $5,400 Design DISCatcher® Pro Targets $2,700 $5,400 Tank Top™ Tee Signs $1,368 $2,736 • Concrete tees Rules Sign $85 $85 Basic Tee Signs $315 $630 • Practice target Practice Target $300 $300 Rules Sign $85 $85 • Benches Freight $275 $550 • Trash receptacles Freight $400 $800 Grand Total $3,375 $6,665 • Alternate pin Equipment Total $4,853 $9,321 locations Estimated Option Costs: Deluxe Course Concrete Tees $1,800 $3,600 Pro Course Design $1,800 $3,600 The Deluxe Course provides more amenities than the basic course. Installation Materials $180 $360 Upgraded signs and a practice target add to the disc golf experience. The practice target is perfect for warm up before a round, and it shows Alternate Concrete Tees $1,800 $3,600 beginners the general concept of disc golf. Larger, framed tee signs Option Total $5,580 $11,160 provide added protection against the elements and vandalism and provide Grand Total $10,433 $20,481 space for hole sponsorship. A professional designer will maximize the effectiveness of your Upgrades: Deluxe Course 9-Hole 18-Hole investment. • Alternate target placements Equipment: Upgrades: • Information kiosk DISCatcher® Pro Targets $2,700 $5,400 • Additional concrete • Benches 9” x 12” Framed Tee Signs $765 $1,530 tees • Trash receptacles Rules Sign $85 $85 • Alternate target Practice Target $300 $300 placements Freight $350 $700 • Information kiosk Equipment Total $4,200 $8,015 • Benches • Trash receptacles “Innova has provided me with the valuable Estimated Option Costs: support necessary to ensure the success of my Concrete Tees $1,800 $3,600 disc golf projects here in the Augusta area. The expertise of their staff is unmatched and they Course Design $1,800 $3,600 continually set the standards for excellence in Installation Materials $180 $360 the sport. I would highly recommend Innova to anyone interested in disc golf course (Padlocks, Concrete) development.”

Option Total $3,780 $7,560 Brian Graham National Disc Golf Center Grand Total $7,980 $15,575 Committee Chairman

5 Course Design: What Makes a Course Great Why it is Important All course designs should take into account several factors. Design is a critical factor in the These are: long-term success of any disc golf course. The designer starts by Safety – Balance – recommending an ideal location for A well-designed course minimizes A well-balanced course will have a course, taking into account terrain, the risk for disc golfers and non- a mix of long and short, open unique features, and other park disc golfers alike. The good course and tight, left, right and straight activities. A qualified designer will designer routes the course away fairways. then produce an overall layout, set from potential dangers and the hole lengths, and determine the creates fairways that reduce the Variety – pars – all based on what’s best for likelihood of throws landing in your site and player base. The skilled The course should require a wide streets, parking lots, and adjacent variety of different skills (shots) to course designer will then maximize fairways. your disc golf investment within the avoid obstacles, to negotiate terrain constraints you establish. challenges and to score well. Fairness – A fair course rewards good Strategy – throws, punishes bad throws, The design should cause players and provides varying degrees of to put a premium on correct shot success for throws in between. selection and placement. Luck will always be part of the game of disc golf, but the good Character – course designer will never Course design should highlight the accentuate the element of chance. special features and inherent beauty of the land itself.

Hole 1 at Winthrop University’s Gold Course 6 Course Design “The best designs feature distinctive holes and innovative layouts that are scenic and fair. But the bottom line is the playing experience: it must include shot- making options, opportunities for risk management, and the need for a variety of shots... and it has to be enough fun to keep players coming back.”

– John Houck, designer of more than 50 courses, including the Circle R2 Disc Golf Resort, featuring the 3 courses that host the PDGA World Doubles Championships

“A good course designer has detailed knowledge of the flight patterns of modern discs, keeps up with trends in course design, and is familiar with top courses around the world.”

– Harold Duvall, designer of more than 20 courses, including the famous Winthrop Gold Course, home of the US Disc Golf Championship

Land Considerations How much land will you also help provide “power” holes in in elevation, creeks, and ponds. need for your disc golf course? For less space. The density of foliage Whenever possible, put your course starters, it depends on who will will dictate the amount of buffer in an area away from other activities be using it. If your target audience space between holes. The presence and structures. is school children who need to of trees and bushes in critical places complete the course during gym helps to contain errant throws. A qualified professional designer class, you can use as little as 2-3 can help you pick the best place acres and make a course that’s 1,000 As a rule of thumb, an acre per hole to put your course. Using the best to 2,000 feet long. But if you hope is a good estimate, but the more features of your property, the to host a major championship, you land you have available, the better designer will then create a playing may need 30 - 40 acres to hold a your course can be. If you have a experience that is challenging, fun, course that’s 7,000 – 10,000 feet or choice of areas, look for some of safe, and fair. longer. the features that always enhance a course: mature trees, changes Disc golf courses work in all kinds of settings: there are courses in the flood plains of the Mississippi River and on the ski slopes of Colorado. One of disc golf’s most attractive qualities is that courses can be successful on almost any size plot, in virtually every type of terrain, and with any kind of foliage.

Terrain and foliage density will also impact the amount of land you may need. Downhill throws experience a wider spray pattern. These holes require more land to avoid impacting other areas. Conversely, uphill holes tend to minimize the spray pattern. They Disc golf can be designed to coexist with existing playing fields. 7 Course Equipment Targets One of the most attractive The most obviously unique part of a disc golf course aspects of disc is the target. In the early days of disc golf, trees, light golf is its relative poles, and trash cans were designated as targets. The low cost and DISCatcher® PRO represents the state of the art in disc minimal impact golf target technology. on an existing DISCatcher® PRO Benefits park. Tees and targets define each hole. Signs HIGH VISIBILITY TARGET TOP inform players Our yellow powder coated target top makes the INNOVA of the course DISCatcher® PRO highly visible and able to withstand the layout. Without elements. Under the powder coating is all stainless steel them, players construction making it long-lasting and maintenance free. may become GALVANIZED CONSTRUCTION lost. Trash cans and benches Hot-dip galvanized basket, pipe and chains allow a DISCatcher® PRO target to weather the elements better than painted or zinc will make your plated baskets. course more appealing and THREE TIERED CHAINS user friendly. The 12 outer chains grab your disc, while 12 more inner chains following pages buffer and slow the disc, improving catching performance. This introduce the makes the DISCatcher® a favorite target of players. different pieces of equipment PDGA APPROVED that will be the The DISCatcher® Pro is PDGA approved for tournament play. foundations of any disc golf course.

Custom Color Tops Is your course in need of a blast of new color? Does your school 1 want a Disc Golf course that matches the team’s colors? You 2 now have the power! Custom color DISCatchers® are 3 now available in a multitude 4 of colors. If that isn’t enough, special additives can be added 5 for extra flair. We will work with you; be it for a backyard 6 target or an entire course. Please contact INNOVA for more 7 information and pricing. 8

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Target installation tips are provided on back cover. 8 Course Equipment Tee Signs TANK TOP™ TEE SIGNS - $152 Per Sign Tee signs and directional signs • Super durable are very important to a player’s 12 • 4” x 4” tube steel with welded cap on top, hole enjoyment of the course. However, number on all 4 sides play can begin as soonDoubl eas the BOYD HILL DISC GOLF COURSE • Green enamel with white numbers # Eagle HOLE 12 - Par 3 targets are in and the tee areas are "The Chute" • White aluminum sign with custom vinyl graphics 5 Disc ® marked.PA RSign3 requirementsGolf and • Clear Lexan cover installation178 ft methods. Co uwillrse vary from 288 ft. • 12” by 18” horizontal sign course to course. # 292 ft. 8 Hole sponsored by: PAR 3 Tee signs with accurate234 informationft. Economical , help guide players through the Durable  course by showing which target  they are throwing to and guiding Tank Top™ Tee Sign Easy to Install them to the next teeing area. Signs also notify other park users of the 12 presence of the disc golf course. DELUXE TEE SIGNS - $85 Per Sign Double BOYD HILL DISC GOLF COURSE Accurate tee signs are important # • H1O orLE 21 color2 - Pa vinylr 3 Eagle "The Chute" to the disc golfer for specific shot Disc • 9” by 12” vertical 5 ® selections. Rules signs, out-of- PAR 3 Golf • Clear Lexan cover 178 ft. Course • Strong288 fmetalt. frame protects sign from vandals bounds signs, mandatory signs 292 ft. and direction signs also aid the # • White aluminum sign with custom vinyl graphics 8 Hole sponsored by: disc golfer. A large bulletin board PAR 3 located near the first tee can be 234 ft. Economical ,,, of great support to local disc golf  clubs for posting tournament Deluxe Sign Durable information and other flyers. Large Easy to Install  “Disc Golf Course” signs posted near the park entrance will help promote public use of the disc golf facility. The general public may also appreciate “Disc Golfer Crossing” BASIC TEE SIGNS - $35 Per Sign signs, signs meant to protect plant • Economical and animal life, and other caution • 5” by 10” vertical signs. Our signs can be customized • 1 or 2 Color vinyl to meet specific needs. • .040” thick aluminum (Colors Available)

Economical ,,,,, Durable  Easy to Install  Basic Sign Fundraising Tip: Getting local businesses to contribute funds to help pay for RULES SIGN - $85 Per Sign the course in exchange for hole • .080” thick aluminum sponsorship on the tee sign is a • 2 Color Vinyl popular way to help pay for your • Explains the game to those unfamiliar with disc golf course. Advertising on our Tank • Customized to your course Top™ Tee Sign will expose sponsors • 12” by 18” vertical to loyal local disc golfers who patronize companies that help the sport of disc golf. Rules Sign

9 Course Equipment Natural Tees Natural tees are the easiest to install, Tees and cost the least, but with a lot of Each disc golf hole begins from a use, they can become rutted. Rain will tee. Some courses have natural tees, also make natural tees muddy, and some courses have mats made of slippery. Natural tees work best in dry reprocessed tires, but the accepted climates and sandy soils. Areas that norm is a textured slab of concrete. receive a lot of rain or have loose soil may want to consider an alternate tee surface.

2005 US Champion

Natural Tees Rubber Tees Concrete Tees drives off a natural tee

Reprocessed Rubber Mats Many disc golfers like the sure footing that rubber mats provide. Preparation of the ground is necessary to produce a flat, safe surface. The mat is spiked down at each corner and once more at the center of each side. • Portable or permanent The most prevalent type of erosion on a disc golf course happens on or near the tee. Keep this in mind when • Easy to install choosing a tee style. Good tees that are well maintained • Good grip in all conditions will reduce the potential for injury. • Resists erosion 3 Time Womens Senior Grand Masters Champion, Sylvia Voakes • Player friendly

Concrete Tees Concrete tees with a coarse finish provide the best throwing surface for all types of disc golf drives. A firm, level, slip-free surface must be provided for long power drives. Concrete tees are the most maintenance free, long lasting tee surfaces. Properly installed concrete tees will last 15-20 years.

Team Champion member Scott Martin drives from a concrete pad

10 Concrete Tee Installation Proper Tee Design and Construction Considerations: Concrete Specifications: Tees should always be as level as 1. Concrete tees are virtually 1. 4” Minimum Thickness possible, not sloping more than 1/2 maintenance free. 2. 3000+ PSI Minimum inch per linear foot, or no more than 2. Concrete tees with a coarse finish 3. 4” slump (recommended) 6” from front to back of a 12 foot will help to prevent slipping 4. Approximately 1 cubic yard for a tee. Tees should also be level from during wet conditions. 12’ by 6’ by 4” tee. side to side, and should not slope off 3. Concrete tees will improve the 5. Use rebar or wire when building sharply in front of the pad. Ideally, user’s/public’s overall impression on unstable soil or in areas that the pad is on flat level ground with of the disc golf facility. may receive heavy vehicular 3 feet of flat level space in front and 4. Erosion is easily controlled. traffic. to the sides, and 6 feet to the rear for 6. The tee should be essentially those who like to approach the pad level from side to side. with some momentum. Edges of Create a very coarse finish! 7. To allow for drainage, the pad the pad should not drop off sharply, Most broom finishes will wear should never be perfectly level especially on long open holes which smooth within one year and will be or have low areas that will harbor may require a follow through. One ineffective during wet conditions. water. of the most common injuries results To achieve an excellent finish, affix ® 8. Pad elevation should not from falling or tripping while on the a weighted Astroturf mat (see interfere with mowing and other tee. Proper design will dramatically photos) to a broom and drag the maintenance operations. reduce the potential for injury. mat across the wet concrete. Concrete tees with a coarse finish Timing is essential to the finish. provide the best throwing surface Drag the grass-like blades across for all types of disc golf drives. the wet surface shortly after floating A firm, slip-free surface must be but before a broom finish would provided for long power drives. Also, normally be applied. a reasonably level surface should be Safety dictates that forms should be created for finesse drives demanding dug into the ground. A concrete tee accuracy. that is not dug into the ground is a potential trip .

Fairway Foliage (3’) (Minimum clearance to any obstacle that might endanger a player during the throw or follow- through). (12’) Concrete Tee

Texturing the tee is vital to a safe and effective teeing surface. KEY TIP: Astroturf® affixed to a broom, (3’) and weighted down with a piece of 2 by 6, makes an excellent tee texturing tool. Tee Sign Faces towards path (6’) from previous hole Approach and/or Run-up Area

Trash Can Benches and other amenities should be placed clear of Bench the player’s approach to the tee. 11 Disc Golf is for Everyone

Fun for All Ages sustained exercise, and it promotes Disc Golf also provides an a combination of physical and Disc Golf can be played from school opportunity for the specially-abled mental abilities that allow very little age to old age. The EDGE program and disabled to participate in a risk of physical injury. Concentration (see following page) is introducing mainstream activity. Because disc skills increase by mastering shots golf is so easy to learn, no one is and negotiating obstacles. Players excluded. Players merely match of limited fitness levels can start their pace to their capabilities, and slowly and gradually increase their proceed from there. level of play as fitness improves. Like traditional golfers, disc golfers Disc golf is a low impact, outdoor quickly find themselves “hooked” – activity which involves a good increasing the likelihood of frequent Lexington County amount of walking. It also provides participation. Recreation and upper and lower body conditioning, Aging Commission has offered disc golf at their Senior Sports Games for the past 14 years. Disc golf is great because it this inexpensive lifetime sport to can be played in thousands of school kids across the so many settings country. At the same time, seniors and by diverse skill levels, making it ideal - the fastest growing demographic for the older adult segment - are taking to disc golf population. in record numbers. Disc Golf is an official event in senior games, such Mary Beth Callais, Lexington County as the Senior Sports Recreation Classic. and Aging Commission Lexington, SC

Disc Golf Can Produce from golf discs and accessories Revenue alone. Along with the revenue, a “pay-to-play” format generates many As disc golf grows, so do the number other advantages for the player and of “pay-to-play” courses. Disc golf the course operator. The regular courses can generate revenue in presence of a course pro to answer several ways. questions and explain the sport “Pay-to-play” courses receive several greatly aids the growth of disc golf dollars from each player for a round at a new facility. Tournaments and or entire day’s play. Busy courses leagues draw attention to a new with on-site concession facilities can course, and are another source of enjoy annual sales of over $50,000 revenue.

Potential items for vending • Discs, beginner to professional • Disc golf bags • Apparel – shirts, hats, towels • Practice targets • Rules books, magazines, accessories

As the disc golf experts, Innova can help you maximize your disc golf revenue. 12 Educational Disc Golf Experience (EDGE)

Many recent studies have pointed to the increase in juvenile obesity and the decrease in youth fitness. Among the most often recommended solutions for these problems are walking and moderate exercise, combined with activity that can be learned at a young age and continued throughout the individual’s lifetime. What better way to address all these areas than to introduce young people to disc golf?

EDGE, the Educational rounded repertoire of throws Everything is high quality, Disc Golf Experience, has for the player. Certificates tournament approved, and been developed to provide and embroidered patches are will ensure that your students schools and other youth awarded to the player at the have a top-notch experience. programs with a sound various levels, and their name From introducing this sport to program of teaching disc is listed on the Honor Roll at young players, to reinforcing golf fundamentals and allied the official EDGE web site. classroom skills through a skills. With lessons linked “We are very fortunate Equipment packages new activity, to developing to have (EDGE) help to everyday classroom designed to meet the needs lifetime habits of exercise to add this new and topics, EDGE helps students of varying programs and and fitness, EDGE is designed exciting activity to our curriculum. I would understand the importance budgets are available. These to give teachers and youth of math, science, citizenship, highly recommend range from “in-the-ground,” program leaders the tools the EDGE program fitness, nutrition, and park quality courses with all they need to succeed. Please to be involved with environmental studies as they the equipment needed to visit our web site for examples as many physical apply to this lifetime sport. education programs as run a school and community of equipment packages and possible.” Resource materials, lesson program, through portable information on how you can plans, student worksheets, and set-ups for schools that wish become an EDGE Partner Bev Ahern related materials are provided to store the equipment, to School or Youth Organization. Phys. Ed. Chair for varying grade levels. Spencer Comm. collapsible target packages Schools EDGE also includes an for the itinerant educator. Spencer, Iowa outstanding program of positive reinforcements, known as the SkillShot™ Awards. Developed in conjunction with Disc Golf United, these awards recognize increasing levels of shot-making ability and are designed to develop a well

www.edgediscgolf.org 13 Recreational Programs and Competitions

As the sport of Disc Golf grows, so does tournament participation. In some areas, you can go to a tournament every weekend for 8 months a year.

Professional Disc Golf Recreational Disc Golf Founded in 1976, the Professional Park departments across the country have been Disc Golf Association is a non-profit pleasantly surprised at the level of enthusiasm shown by organization dedicated to promotion most disc golf clubs. Clubs often engage in park clean of the sport of disc golf worldwide. Its up, course maintenance, and charity work related to their 20,000 plus members live and play in local events. Weekly and monthly singles and doubles more than twenty countries on five tournaments bring golfers out to challenge their fellow continents. The PDGA writes the rules players. A random doubles format is exceedingly popular for disc golf, provides members with a as it may pair a beginner with a pro, allowing beginners full-color magazine called Disc Golf World to both learn and win in a fun positive environment. News, and is a source of information about the sport. based competitions are becoming popular and provide beginners, amateurs, and pros a way to compete Every year the PDGA sanctions competitions for fairly against others of similar and diverse skill levels. professional and amateur players. Competitors earn points by participating in these events. The points are tabulated by the PDGA and used to determine invitations to the annual World

Professional and Masters World Champion Brad Hammock teaches putting skills Five Time World Champion Juliana Korver Amateur Disc Golf Disc Golf United (DGU) is the official handicapping Championships. service for disc golf. DGU allows disc golfers of all levels The PDGA is the governing body for the sport. Besides to fairly compete against one another. scheduling the Pro Tour, the PDGA provides rules of play, Churches and camps have also installed disc specifications, a newsletter, and a directory courses to great success. Boy Scout troops have of the more than 2000 disc golf courses world wide. installed courses as community service projects. For information visit the PDGA web site or send an Disc golf has two annual global events. The World’s E-mail: Biggest Disc Golf Weekend takes place on nearly 200 courses around the world in Mid-May. The Ice Bowl Professional Disc Golf Association happens in late January and early February to promote E-mail: [email protected] disc golf solidarity and raise funds for local food banks. Web site: www.pdga.com Whether it is a local league or a global event, INNOVA stands ready to share its expertise and promotional tools to help your local disc golf program thrive. www.discgolfunited.com 14 History of Disc Golf 1950s and - Frisbie 1990s pie tins and the first plastic saucers 1990 to 2000 - PDGA Disc Golf World Champions are used for informal golf games of Clearwater, Florida wins 1982 Harold Duvall INNOVA Los Angeles, CA in neighborhoods, parks, and an unprecedented ten world 1983 Jeff Watson other Huntsville, AL 1984 Sam Ferrans INNOVA Rochester, NY playgrounds. Trees, lampposts championships. 1985 Harold Duvall INNOVA Tulsa, OK and the like form the first disc golf 1993 - Lavone Wolfe establishes the 1986 Johnny Sias other Charlotte, NC “targets”. Disc Golf Hall Of Fame. The PDGA 1987 Gregg Hosfeld other Toronto, ON begins to chronicle the history of 1988 John Ahart other Cincinnati, OH 1989 Steve Wisecup INNOVA Waterloo, IA disc golf. 1990 Ken Climo INNOVA Phoenix, AZ 1976 - Installation of the first 1995 - INNOVA introduces the 1991 Ken Climo INNOVA Dayton, OH permanent disc golf course in Oak DISCatcher® Disc Golf Target. In 1992 Ken Climo INNOVA Detroit, MI Grove Park, Pasadena, California. the next five years, the number of 1993 Ken Climo INNOVA Huntsville, AL 1976 - Ed Headrick organizes the 1994 Ken Climo INNOVA Port Arthur, TX courses worldwide triples to over 1995 Ken Climo INNOVA Port Arthur, TX Professional Disc Golf Association 1200. 1996 Ken Climo INNOVA South Bend, IN (PDGA). 1999 - INNOVA produces the 1997 Ken Climo INNOVA Charlotte, NC 1977 - The first PDGA tournaments inaugural Disc Golf 1998 Ken Climo INNOVA Cincinnati, OH are held in Mobile, Alabama and 1999 Ron Russell other Rochester, NY Championship in Rock Hill, South 2000 Ken Climo INNOVA Ann Arbor, MI Northern New Jersey. Carolina. Ken Climo is the first to win 2001 Cameron Todd INNOVA Minneapolis, MN and be crowned the U.S. Champion. 2002 Ken Climo INNOVA Houston, TX 1980s 2003 INNOVA Phoenix, AZ 1982 - The PDGA becomes a 2004 Barry Schultz INNOVA Des Moines, IA 2000 and beyond 2005 other Allentown, PA player-run organization to schedule 2000 - The number of permanent More World Champions have thrown INNOVA than all other brands combined! tournaments and formalize the disc golf courses in the U.S.A. rules of play. Harold Duvall wins surpasses 1,000. INNOVA introduces the first PDGA World Disc Golf Champion plastic which is a huge Championships. leap in durability for golf discs. 1983 - Dave Dunipace, past World 2001 - Disc golf becomes a featured Distance and Disc Golf Champion, event in the World Games in Akita, develops the triangle rimmed disc, Japan. creating the first true golf disc. This 2002 - Christian Sandstrom, innovation brings the advantage of throwing an INNOVA Valkyrie disc, distance with accuracy to the games sets new world distance record of of amateurs and professionals alike. 820 ft. Ken Climo wins his 11th PDGA As a result, courses begin to get World Disc Golf Championships, longer and more challenging – the extending his record. The EDGE excitement grows. program opens doors to teach disc 1984 - Disc Golf World News, golf as a lifetime sport to kids of all the first magazine for disc golf, ages. begins publication. Sam Ferrans 2003 - Juliana Korver wins her 5th wins the PDGA World Disc Golf world championship. Barry Schultz Championships. wins both the U.S. and World 1985 - Around the world, players Championships and wins more than continue to lobby park departments $40,000 on the PDGA Tour. and college campuses for more 2004 - Barry Schultz continues disc golf courses. Frank Aguilera to dominate in 2004. 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4" 18 Stainless steel for years of use. Yellow powder coated for high visibility. Permanent Model Specifications • Target Top — Our yellow target tops are made from 24 chains in 3 tiered array for stainless steel. They are 22 inches across and 4 inches high. superior catching. 20" The band is also stainless steel welded to stainless steel “spokes”. Each target top is then powder coated in bright yellow for best visibility on the course. • Chains — Our chains are made to handle abuse. 24 strands of marine grade galvanized 2/0 chains. (12 outer, 6 middle, 6 inner) • Basket — Our baskets will provide years of loyal service. They are made using 3/8” steel rod, which is hot-dip 56" Deep basket with in-line nubs prevents skip aways. galvanized to survive years of harsh weather. • Pole — Our hot-dip galvanized 74” pole deters vandals. With 1/8” walls to prevent bending or cutting. Each is pre- drilled for target top, basket, and collar hardware. • Locking Collar — Hot-dip galvanized finish. Securely fits over pole mounted with tamper resistant screws. • Installation Tube — 24” long hot-dip galvanized steel 32" tube. Provides a snug fit for the target at PDGA approved height. Locking tab aligns with locking collar for security. DISCatcher® PRO Benefits HIGH VISIBILITY TARGET TOP Our yellow powder coated target top makes the INNOVA 1/4” Security screws and Hex Head Cap DISCatcher® PRO highly visible and able to withstand the screws for all locations. elements. Under the powder coating is all stainless steel construction making it long-lasting and maintenance free.

GALVANIZED CONSTRUCTION Hot-dip galvanized basket, pipe and chains allow a DISCatcher® PRO target to weather the elements better than One option: When installing 18" your targets, you can get painted or zinc plated baskets. sprinkler valve boxes from your local home store. These boxes protect the lock and THREE TIERED CHAINS sleeve from weather and 24" mowers. 12 outer chains grab your disc, while 12 more inner chains buffer and slow the disc, improving catching performance. This makes the DISCatcher a favorite target of players.

PDGA APPROVED The DISCatcher® Pro is PDGA approved for tournament play. Installation Tips Official Target of the U.S. Disc Golf Championship Here are six tips that will really help to make your installation successful. 1. Make sure your target pipe is plumb. Use a level or the chain set and its rings as an indicator if no level is available. 2. Remember the lock tabs are to be set at or just below ground level. 3. Make sure to leave enough room between the top of the concrete and the locking tabs so that the padlock can be EAST COAST SALES WEST COAST SALES accessed easily. 2850 Commerce Dr. 11077 Arrow Route 4. Use rubber/vinyl clad locks that have been thoroughly Rock Hill, SC 29730 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 lubricated before installation. Toll Free (800)476-3968 Toll Free (800)408-8449 5. Align padlock tab back toward the tee to have hole number decal face tee area. 6. Order a set of matching padlocks from a lock manufacturer. www.innovadiscs.com