Join Forces for a Good Cause: St. Jude Disc Golf Charity Invitational Registration Now Open
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Get ready to tee off for a great cause! The registration for the St. Jude Disc Golf Charity Invitational is now open, and it's an opportunity for disc golfers around the world to come together and make a difference in the lives of children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a renowned pediatric institute that has been leading the way in childhood cancer treatment and research since 1962. The hospital provides free medical care to patients and their families, covering everything from treatment and travel expenses to food and housing. But what sets St. Jude apart is its commitment to sharing discoveries with the global medical community, so every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children.
The St. Jude Disc Golf Charity Invitational, taking place May 22nd-24th in Seaside, CA, is a unique fundraising event where competitors will be raising money for the hospital by establishing personal online fundraising portals during registration. This peer-to-peer style of fundraising is being led by three members of the Event Committee: Paul McBeth, Catrina Allen, and Dana Vicich.
Not only can you compete in the tournament as a player, but you can also register as a non-competing fundraiser or volunteer to make a difference. If every one of the 25,000 active PDGA members would commit to raising just $40 each, our sport could present a check to St. Jude in the amount of $1 million, which would have a profound impact on the lives of countless children.
The event will be held at the prestigious Bayonet & Black Horse golf course in Seaside, CA, with two separate layouts designed by Jussi Meresmaa and Scott Keasey. The tournament will be taped for television broadcast on the Emerging Sports Network, and PDGA Media and other media outlets will also be covering the event.
As a competitor, you'll be expected to uphold the highest standards of rules, etiquette, and dress code, and there will be zero tolerance for unacceptable behavior. By participating in this event, not only will you be raising money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, but you'll also be projecting a positive image of our sport.
The competition format is unique due to the temporary courses being set up on a traditional ball golf course, so Friday, May 22nd will be a practice day allowing all registered competitors to play a pre-scheduled practice round before a mandatory players meeting. The event is sanctioned as an XA-Tier, and the amateur side of the event will feature a "True Amateur" format similar to the Am Worlds.
Don't miss this opportunity to join forces for a good cause! Register now at stjudediscgolf.com, or become an official sponsor by visiting the website. Follow the event on Facebook and Twitter for updates and information.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/st-jude-invitational-registration-opens-today