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Home My WebLink About2014 - Disc Golf Proposal7hat • A sport with similar rules to standard golf, is which utilizes high-tech flying discs (aka; IN Frisbees) and above ground baskets. D1'OSC Golf • A family friendly outdoor activity that can be played individually or as a team from age 5 to 85. • A new revenue generator for parks, camps, golf courses, schools and other venues. • An environmentally friendly sport that leaves a nominal footprint. • A low maintenance activity that can be installed quickly and can occupy under utilized areas. Thus, by increasing foot -traffic, reduces crime and vandalism. A sport celebrating over 30 years of their players association (Professional Disc Golf Association), which sanctioned over 1200 tournaments in 2010. It is estimated that disc golf has well over 700,000 regular players who welcome and encourage new participants. Economical -• Low cost of construction, maintenance, and play.. • Attracts players to the local community. • Potential revenue generator from gate fees, tournaments, disc equipment sales, lodging. Community Health • Provides a low impact and safe means of exercise for all age groups and genders • Perfect for childhood obesity programs • Encourages strategic play to negotiate the course, which aids in reduction of mental fatigue • Offers both upper and lower body conditioning • Draws people back to a natural setting Low Environmental Impact • A great way to develop a property without having to develop it. • Aesthetically enhances park, while retaining the natural beauty. • Can occupy under-utilized portions of the property without massive clear cutting. • Leaves nominal environmental footprint. Disc Golf Benefits Safety Serves as a deterrent to crime and vandalism by increasing foot traffic in under utilized areas. • A Non -contact activity that promotes friendly competition. Education • Schools may introduce the course into their curricula for physical fitness, ecology, planning, physics, and others. • 42% of current players are college graduates. Community Involvement • Formal and informal leagues and tournaments bring community members together. • Families and friends can share time together. Installation • Course design can be implemented in phases to accommodate the needs of the park and patron. • Design to install process can take as little as one week. [jyle Richardson- Park Manager, Wall Doxey State Park says: "This sport has become an unbelievable success story for Wall Doxey State Park. Through the sale of disc golf accessories alone, we have increased our revenue at Wall Doxey by 20 thousand dollars per year. We are currently making plans to add a third course. I personally feel there is no better sport suited for state, county or city parks. " N"at they are saying about Amy Kuras- Lanscape Architect,Parks Planning & Development Depat-! "in many ways, the sport is an ideal recreation opportunity for the Parks department as well; the course is inexpensive to install and maintain, and provides opportunities for a wide variety of users. It was a good `bang for the buck!" disc golf Its Alan W. Beaver- North Region 'Park Manager, Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation in Charlotte, NC says: "Currently we have seven (7) courses, with two being 36 hole lay -outs and one 9 hole course. The course designer provided the design expertise and communication to the Department. Most of the coursers were built on unfunded park areas or in less desirable park land areas including creeks, remote trails, on elevated land, ravines, power lines, rock areas and other similar type features. These are premium locations to design a challenging, fun course. These are also the most challenging for the traditional park amenities such as ball fields to be designed thus leaving many of these areas undeveloped for years. nth this activity it gives the parks an added sense of security to others in the park during non peak times. " Bill Brekeen- Manager of Tishomingo State Park Saye. "The Mississippi State Park System presently boasts disc golf courses at nineteen of its twenty-five state parks ... Disc Golf is an excellent outdoor recreational sport, great for families, inexpensive, provides good physical exercise and is a very multi -faceted game. It is one of the greatest lifetime fitness sports available. 1 strongly recommend a professional be involved on the front end to prevent problems that may occur later on. The presentgrowth rate ofdiscgolfis amazing and is the envy of fhe cnnrfc nrmmrifinn mnri fnrrricm inrfrrcfni I anrnrer�n® Lon VanDeuseii- Parks Division Manager for Rapid City. SD s,--- "Our recently expanded Jackson Park Disc Golf course has become one ofour most used outdoor recreation facilities in our park system. The Jackson Park area accommodates disc golf, picnicking, soccer practice, and leisure walking without serious conflicting use" �R .�Disc GO Target ',. a. Permanent Model Features Target Top _'Visible and Durable. All stainless steel construction. Each target top is also powder coated bright yellow to provide great visibility on the course. Chains — Made to catch discs and withstand abuse. 28 strands of galvanized 2/0 chains. (14 outer, 14 inner) Basket — 10" deep basket helps prevent discs bouncing out. Collects multiple practice putts without interfering with chain action. Galvanized 3/8" steel rod construction. New for 2012, our 14 spoke basket design with additional ring support adds strength and reduces possibility of discs squeezing through basket. Pole — Our hot -dip galvanized 74" pole is made with sturdy 1/8" walls. Eac pre -drilled for target top, basket, and collar hardware. Locking Collar — Hot -dip galvanized finish. Securely fits over pole mounted tamper resistant screws. included in price. Installation Tube — 24" long hot -dip galvanized steel tube. Provides a snug fit for the target at PDGA approved height. Aligns with locking collar for security. Included in price. DISCatcher° PRO 28 Benefits HIGH VISIBILITY TARGET TOP Our yellow powder coated target top makes the INNOVA DISCatcher) PRO highly visible. All stainless steel construction makes it long-lasting and maintenance free. BUILT TO LAST Hot -dip galvanized basket, pipe and chains allow a DISCatcher® PRO target to weather the elements better than painted or zinc plated baskets. 28 LAYERED CHAINS CATCH BETTER 14 outer chains grab your disc, while 14 more inner chains buffer and slow the disc, improving catching performance. This makes the DISCatcher" a favorite target of players. INSTALLATION TUBES INCLUDED Don't pay extra! 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