Uplay and PDGA Team Up to Bring Disc Golf Education to Communities Worldwide

The Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) has announced a significant partnership with Universal Play Disc Golf (Uplay), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health and well-being through disc golf educational programs. As part of this collaboration, the PDGA has awarded Uplay a grant through its Youth and Education Funding for Advocacy or Education-Based Organizations.

The partnership between Uplay and the PDGA is built on the success of Uplay's Community Connect programs, which have already taught disc golf to over 20,000 children worldwide. In addition to these programs, Uplay has also trained more than 3,000 educators and coaches in how to effectively introduce and teach disc golf to participants of all ages.

The PDGA's Youth and Education Consultant, Justin Menickelli, praised Uplay for its commitment to improving youth programs and physical education classes through the implementation of disc golf curriculum. "Uplay has demonstrated a strong track record of promoting healthy lifestyles and education-based disc golf programs," said Menickelli. "We believe their future impacts will continue to be significant."

Founded in 2017 by disc golf professional and gifted teacher Zoe AnDyke, Uplay's mission is to promote health and well-being through the provision of disc golf educational programs worldwide. Through its Community Connect programs, Uplay introduces children to the core values of respect, integrity, honesty, confidence, and sportsmanship, all while promoting physical fitness, body awareness, concentration, and goal-setting.

The partnership between Uplay and the PDGA will enable Uplay to further amplify its impact in communities worldwide. "This grant and partnership with the PDGA is truly exciting for Uplay," said AnDyke. "It enables us to demonstrate our commitment to educating children about disc golf and building healthy lifestyles."

Uplay's programs are designed to address unhealthy habits and potentially dangerous activities faced by today's youth, replacing them with a fun, low-impact, easy-to-learn outdoor sport that promotes physical fitness and social skills. To learn more about Uplay and its mission, visit the Uplay website.

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