PDGA Innovation Grant Recipients Announced for 2018

The Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) has announced the latest recipients of its Innovation Grant Program. This initiative aims to increase awareness and participation in disc golf across different communities. After reviewing numerous applications, the PDGA Board of Directors selected seven innovative projects that demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting the sport.

In Serbia, Team Frizibijak, also known as Serbian Disc Golf, is launching a series of free public training sessions at various urban locations. These sessions are designed for anyone interested in learning about disc golf and will cover essential topics such as basics, warm-ups, games, coaching, and long-distance contests. The project's primary goal is to introduce this exciting sport to the broader population beyond Belgrade.

In California, the third annual California Disc Golf Junior Championships will take place in October 2018. This event aims to grow participation among young players and provide a unique experience for those competing across 11 divisions. Each participant will receive an enormous player pack, including disc golf discs and other goodies.

Jeremy Ryder from North Carolina is also one of the grant recipients. He plans to share his beginner disc golf course with the community through a series of free Saturday clinics in May. These sessions will cover basic techniques and provide participants with a free disc to try out their new skills on the Waxhaw course.

In Maine, Ralph Pilsbury's project, A Disc For Every Kid, aims to introduce elementary school students to disc golf. By providing each student under 12 with a free disc, kids can experience the thrill of playing this exciting game without worrying about costs. The PDGA Innovation Grant will also support equipment and resources for the program.

The Kane Area High School in Pennsylvania is another recipient of the grant. With the additional funding, they plan to expand their existing disc golf course and make it available to a larger number of students. This project aims to increase participation at both the high school level and in the local community.

Jaime Giangrosso from Alabama is leading a new initiative called Cahaba Huskies Disc Golf Program. This program will introduce kindergarten through fifth-grade students to disc golf during their physical education classes, with equipment provided by the PDGA Innovation Grant. The project also plans to extend an invitation to parents to participate in monthly Family Fitness Nights.

Finally, Edward D Carfolit from South Carolina is promoting disc golf after school at Columbia High School. This program aims to provide students with a healthy alternative to traditional sports and expose them to the exciting world of disc golf.

These innovative projects demonstrate the creative ways that PDGA members are working to grow and promote the sport of disc golf in their communities.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/seven-more-pdga-innovation-grant-winners-announced