Disc Golf Champions Rise at Smugglers' Notch Resort
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The highly anticipated 2nd Annual United States Junior Disc Golf Championship (USJDGC) has kicked off at the renowned Smugglers' Notch Resort in Vermont. The event, which takes place from July 11th to 14th, brings together a team of dedicated organizers and sponsors to provide an exceptional experience for junior competitors.
The USJDGC was first conceived by Matt Grayum, founder of Kids Disc Golf, who initially pitched the idea two years ago to Jeff Spring and Smuggs DGC. Grayum's brother, Josh, is once again serving as Tournament Director, ensuring that this year's event surpasses its predecessor in terms of excitement and competition.
This year's team of organizers includes staff from four organizations: Kids Disc Golf, Eagles Wings Disc Golf, Disc Golf Vermont, and Smugglers' Notch Disc Golf Center. The involvement of these groups has not only enhanced the overall experience but also provided valuable resources to support the junior competitors.
One of the highlights of this year's event is the free clinic offered by professional disc golfers Paige Pierce and Alyssa Van Lanen. The clinic is just one of many off-course activities planned for the participants, which include a kick-off country fair, ice cream social, bonfire, fireworks on Thursday night, and a Pizza Party and Fun Zone 2.0 event featuring laser tag, an arcade, ninja warrior course, climbing wall, and more.
The U.S. Junior putting championship will take place in the FunZone, while competitors will also participate in a mini disc golf championship set up by Chris Young, Director of Disc Golf Vermont. The organizers have ensured that the junior competitors receive comprehensive support, including players packs made possible by gold-level sponsors such as Discraft, Innova, Upper Park Designs, and the National Life Group.
Smugglers' Notch Resort, known for its family-friendly atmosphere, has been a natural fit for hosting this event. As one of the top-ranked resorts in the Eastern U.S. and Canada, it has consistently received accolades from SKI Magazine's kid & family-friendly awards. Spring emphasized that the resort's focus on family has made it an ideal partner for Kids Disc Golf.
The partnership between Smugglers' Notch Resort and Kids Disc Golf has not only brought junior disc golfers together but also highlighted the resort's commitment to providing a unique experience for its guests. As the competition unfolds, fans can follow along from home through PDGALive.com, where they will find hole-by-hole scoring updates.
The USJDGC is set to be an unforgettable event, with talented junior competitors vying for national titles amidst a fun-filled atmosphere at Smugglers' Notch Resort.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/2019-usjdgc-kicks-smugglers-notch