PDGA Partners with Universal Play Disc Golf to Boost Youth Disc Golf Education

The Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) has established a significant partnership with Universal Play Disc Golf (Uplay), a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health and well-being through disc golf education. This grant-based collaboration aims to further Uplay's mission of introducing disc golf as a fun, low-impact outdoor sport that fosters physical fitness, social skills, and personal growth.

The partnership was formalized in December 2021, when Uplay presented its strategic plan for teaching events in 2022 to the PDGA. This initiative falls under the PDGA's Youth and Education Funding for Advocacy or Education-Based Organizations program, which recognizes the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles and education-based programs in communities worldwide.

"We are thrilled about this partnership with the PDGA," said Zoe AnDyke, Executive Director of Uplay. "It will enable us to expand our reach and demonstrate our commitment to educating children through disc golf and promoting healthy lifestyles."

Uplay has already made a significant impact, having taught disc golf to over 20,000 young people and trained more than 3,000 educators and coaches on how to introduce and teach the sport. The organization's programs focus on building character values such as respect, integrity, honesty, confidence, and sportsmanship.

"Uplay has an impressive track record of promoting youth programs and physical education through disc golf curriculum," said Justin Menickelli, PDGA Youth and Education Consultant. "Their commitment to improving communities is evident in their work, and the PDGA believes that this partnership will have a lasting impact."

Universal Play Disc Golf was founded by disc golf professional and educator Zoe AnDyke in 2017 with the goal of promoting healthy lifestyles and community development through disc golf education programs worldwide. By partnering with the PDGA, Uplay aims to expand its reach and continue making a positive difference in the lives of young people.

To learn more about Uplay's mission and initiatives, visit their website.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/uplay-pdga-announce-partnership