Give the Gift of Disc Golf: Support EDGE's Mission This Holiday Season
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The Educational Disc Golf Experience (EDGE) has been a driving force in growing the sport of disc golf for over a decade, providing a unique school-based curriculum to teach basic skills to youth of all ages. As we head into the holiday season, EDGE's team is grateful for the support of amazing sponsors who are making it easy to give back to this great cause while picking up some awesome gifts for yourself or your disc golf buddies.
At its core, EDGE is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to promoting the lifelong activity of disc golf. Their comprehensive packages include classroom-linked teaching curriculum and an instructional DVD, along with age-appropriate equipment. EDGE's program adheres to the National Association of Sport and Physical Education's national standards, combining fundamental sports skills with educational objectives in science, civics, and environmental awareness. Furthermore, the program aims to combat childhood obesity by encouraging kids to engage in physical activity.
The EDGE curriculum is structured into three phases: foundational lessons that teach basic throwing skills, course play, and introductory rules; advanced lessons that delve into the physics of disc flight, scoring systems, handicapping, statistics, and civic responsibility; and a final phase where students participate in a competitive club disc golf league between local schools. The Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) endorses EDGE as an effective way to introduce disc golf to youth through school clubs, scouting groups, church programs, and other community organizations.
This holiday season, several sponsors have partnered with EDGE to create a special fundraising opportunity. KEEN Footwear and Innova Champion Discs have collaborated on limited-release discs signed by four-time PDGA World Champion Paul McBeth, featuring custom artwork from ThrowingArt.com. Additionally, Grip EQ has donated disc golf bags that come with one of the autographed discs.
These exclusive items are available for a limited time on DGUstore.com, and 100% of proceeds will be allocated towards EDGE sponsorships, which support teachers, youth programs, and other projects in need of equipment and programming funding. The generosity of Paul McBeth, KEEN Footwear, Innova Champion Discs, Grip EQ, and the DGUStore is instrumental in allowing EDGE to offer this opportunity for you to contribute to their mission.
If you're unable to purchase items from the fundraiser, there are other ways to support EDGE:
* Host an event using the EDGE Tournament Charity Program or partner with EDGE on an existing event.
* Make a 100% tax-deductible donation via PayPal.
* Choose EDGE as your charity of choice on Amazon Smile and earn 0.5% of eligible purchases for EDGE.
* Donate part of your Ebay auction/sales revenue directly to EDGE through Ebay Charities.
More information about EDGE can be found on their official website, where you'll discover the impact of your contribution on local communities and the lives of young disc golf enthusiasts.
Thank you for supporting EDGE's mission and helping shape the future of disc golf! Have a wonderful holiday season.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/give-gift-disc-golf-holiday-season