How can I keep score?
Print off a scorecard below and challenge your family and friends to a game
soon.
Red
Deer PCN Disc Golf Scorecard - Kentwood
Red
Deer PCN Disc Golf Scorecard - Victoria Park
Where are the disc golf courses located?
Victoria Park
(along Allan Street): a 9 hole, 2500 foot course in Central Red Deer. The
course is rated at par 28 and par 25 for professionals.
Kentwood (along Kent Street and Kendrew Drive): a 9 hole,
2226 foot course in North Red Deer. The course is rated as par 37.
How do I play?
Disc golf is fun in summer or winter. Each player has a
disc that they throw into the baskets using as few throws as possible. A disc
can be purchased from a sports store or you can use a Frisbee. Everyone should
have their own disc or Frisbee to play.
Use disc golf for a family outing, to
challenge friends or co-workers or for events such as children’s birthday
parties.
What are the rules?
OBJECT OF THE GAME: is to traverse the course from
the beginning to the end in the fewest number of throws of the disc.
TEE OFF
throws must be released from behind the designated tee area.
THROWING ORDER
starts with the lowest score on the previous hole teeing off first. After the
tee off, the player whose lie is farthest from the target throws first.
LIE
is the spot where the disc lands. You may mark this spot with a mini disc or any
item to ensure the disc is not released past the lie.
FAIRWAY THROWS must be
made from the lie. A run-up and follow through is permitted.
UNPLAYABLE LIE
is any disc that comes to rest above the ground (in a tree). Relocate the disc
to as close as possible to the unplayable lie without damaging vegetation. There
is no penalty for relocating the disc. A throw that lands OUT OF BOUNDS must be
played from the point where the disc went into the out of bounds area (1 throw
penalty).
BE COURTEOUS and do not throw until the players or park users are
out of range.
PUTT is made within 10 yards of the target, and a player may
not step past the lie when attempting to putt throw.
COMPLETION OF A HOLE is
when the disc is in the basket.
The most important rule is to HAVE FUN!
Are there any other ways to try disc golf?
Yes, you have two
options:
1. Borrow the disc golf portable targets & discs for
hosting an event such as a birthday party, work event or block party. A
refundable deposit is required to borrow the portable targets. Call 403-343-9100
to arrange.
2. Request a PCN Coach & portable targets to
attend your event . The coach will help people become familiar with the
game, review the rules and keep the game moving. This option
can be requested for events that:
Promote active living in the community
Include at least 20 participants
Support a non for profit agency/organization
Are located in Red Deer, Blackfalds, Penhold or Delburne.
If the
event is approved and Red Deer PCN staffing is available, a Primary Care Network
coach will bring the portables, set up the portables and instruct participants
how to play.
The Red Deer Primary Care Network reserves the right to decline
service with minimal notice in inclement weather. Please use the form below for
your request. Send your request 4 weeks prior to event, when possible.
What have people who have used the courses said about the game?
“Amazing game and one everybody can do. Just as addictive as real
golf.”
“It’s a great activity with a nice competitive edge while still having
a good time.”
“If nothing else, it’s a nice walk around a park, but with
something fun to do.”
“It’s (Disc golf) awesome and you don’t even know you
are exercising.”
“Great family fun. Great fun for all
ages.”
The Educational Disc Golf Experience (EDGE)
program is available for public schools in Red Deer for Kindergarten to
grade 8. The program has been running since 2011.
Please fill out this request to book the Disc Golf Kit.
A Red Deer Primary Care Network staff member will contact you in response to
this request.
If you have not heard back from the Primary Care Network in 5 business days
please call the Red Deer Primary Care Network at 403.343.9100.
