Women's Global Event Returns for a Fifth Year, Celebrating Community and Competition in Disc Golf

The fifth edition of the PDGA Women's Global Event is just around the corner, set to take place on May 8-9, and it's already making waves with nearly 100 events registered worldwide. This impressive turnout showcases the rapid growth of women's disc golf and solidifies its position as a major force in the sport.

The event is not just about competition; it's about community, diversity, inclusion, and outreach among female disc golfers. "The focus is on participation and growing the community," says Elaine King, Chair of the PDGA Women's Committee and Disc Golf Hall of Fame member. "Competition is celebrated and serves to inspire the female participants, but the day is about women and girls around the globe playing simultaneously."

With its emphasis on community, the WGE provides an excellent opportunity for women and girls who are new to disc golf to compete in a PDGA-sanctioned event. The weekend also encourages local courses to host events, promoting diversity and inclusion among female players.

As of March 31, organizers can register their events as part of the WGE, making it easier than ever to participate. The PDGA has developed resources to guide hosts through every step of the process, from setting up a tournament to ensuring compliance with PDGA Tour Standards.

Some key requirements for hosting a WGE event include offering all 23 female divisions, even if there's only one player in each division. Events must also be sanctioned by the PDGA and have two rounds of competition on the same course layout. The good news is that you don't need to be a current PDGA member to compete – the organization has waived all non-member and player fees for WGE divisions.

To support local hosts, the PDGA offers various resources, including customizable event registration flyers and tips on promoting events within their communities. The ultimate goal is to create a welcoming environment where women can participate, have fun, and develop a lifelong passion for disc golf.

In addition to hosting an event, the PDGA invites participants to take advantage of special 2021 WGE Player's Packs available from the Official PDGA Store. These packs include exclusive discs, a disc golf pin, and other goodies at wholesale prices.

With the support of local hosts and players, the 2021 PDGA Women's Global Event is poised to celebrate women and girls in disc golf like never before. Join the movement and be part of this extraordinary community!

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/wge-offers-great-experience-first-time-tds