PDGA Scholastic Club Grant Seeks to Grow Disc Golf in Schools
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The Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) is taking a bold step towards growing the sport of disc golf by launching the PDGA Scholastic Club Grant. The grant aims to cultivate disc golf in schools in a sustainable way, planting the seeds for future growth and development. Dr. Justin Menickelli, Chairperson of the PDGA Youth & Education Committee, believes that this initiative will have a lasting impact on the sport.
The grant is open to active PDGA members who are involved with school-affiliated disc golf clubs. This includes elementary, middle, and high school teachers, coaches, administrators, counselors, and vetted volunteers. Grants are awarded year-round, so interested individuals can submit an application at any time.
The first round of grants has been awarded to a group of dedicated PDGA members who have demonstrated their passion for growing disc golf in schools. Among the recipients is Sarah Cunningham, the 2010 PDGA World Champion and physics teacher at Powdersville High School in Greenville, South Carolina. Cunningham expressed her gratitude towards the grant, stating that it will enable more students to participate in disc golf and help grow the sport.
The recipients of the first round of grants are:
* Joseph Crisp from Fluvanna County High School in Palmyra, Virginia
* Sarah Cunningham from Powdersville High School in Greenville, South Carolina
* Louis Ferro from Trinity Episcopal School in Richmond, Virginia
* William Long from Lorenzo de Zavala Middle School in Irving, Texas
* James Payne from Crockett Middle School in Hancock, Texas
* Mack Tobias from Flat Rock Middle School in Flat Rock, North Carolina
* Keith Vincent from Viera High School in Viera, Florida
* Gavin Wilson from Thomas County Middle School in Thomasville, Georgia
These dedicated individuals and their school-affiliated disc golf clubs will receive funding to support equipment, uniforms, baskets, and administrative costs. The PDGA Scholastic Club Grant is a testament to the organization's commitment to growing the sport of disc golf and providing opportunities for students to engage with nature and develop new skills.
The success of this initiative is not only dependent on the grant recipients but also on the continued support from the PDGA community. As Dr. Menickelli emphasizes, "We believe that cultivating disc golf in schools will have a lasting impact on the sport." With the launch of the PDGA Scholastic Club Grant, the future of disc golf looks bright and promising.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/seeds-planted