In addition to international tournaments, we also organized five Croatian Championships in disc golf. so far, in cooperation with the sister company and tourist agency DMK Vall 042, has organized over 30 international disc golf tournaments, involving more than 500 players from over 30 countries. We are in the process of opening the web shop where players will be able to buy discs and all other equipment by all main manufacturers. The company manufactures and sells all the necessary equipment for setting up courses and producing tourist and sports events. The founders of the company, siblings Dinko Šimenc and Maja Šimenc are actively engaged in sport since 2011 and have rich experience of participation in international tournaments and contacts with players from all over the World. company that was founded in 2012 with the aim of developing a disc golf sport and related forms of tourism.
Remind men to have patience with the women players and provide as much encouragement as possible.Stray Disc Tour is organized by Lagoda j.d.o.o. Many of the rules and customs of disc golf are second nature to men as they may have more experience playing sports. Contact us for more information about hosting a women’s clinic. This will help women learn the basics of the game. Women would simply be playing for experience and/or participation prizes.Ĭonsider holding a brief women’s only clinic before or after each league session. Allow new women players to play without keeping score or having players keep score, but not have to turn in scorecards. Post league information on the dedicated area of Women’s Forum on the PDGA discussion board. Encourage current league players to bring the women in their life to league. Announce the availability of women’s divisions on all league flyers, course bulletin boards and league/club websites.
By providing suitable discs for new women players, you increase the chance they will have a more enjoyable experience. You may also give away used discs or have “loaner” discs available for the new women players. Offer lightweight, beginner-friendly discs like the Leopard, Valkyrie, Archangel, Shark or Aviar. Consider offering special CTP’s or other prizes just for the women’s division(s).Įnsure that women players have the opportunity to play with discs that match their skill level. This will allow women players to receive something for taking the time to try disc golf and league play. Offer every new women player a new disc on her first league session. It may be necessary to find sponsorship to provide some type of payout or awards to the women players.Īward participation prizes. If this is not possible, have an understanding male player accompany the group. Arrange for at least one experienced woman player to accompany each group of newer women players. Women may be more likely to play league if they know that they will not be competing against the men. Suggestions to Increase Women’s Participation. Before hosting any event, make sure to follow all park regulations and obtain any required permits. This can be very discouraging for women players and is the main reason why this format is not recommended for attracting women players. When pairing women with male players there is a risk that a new woman player could be paired with a player that does not have a desire to play with a new player or even a woman player. Otherwise, women players must compete like all other players. If there are at least four women players present, have the women players compete against each other. If the only league in your area is a random draw doubles league you may be able to accommodate women players. Offer to find additional sponsorship, if necessary. Help collect fees, group players and calculate payouts. Offer to help the current league director add these divisions.
The women players will participate just like all the other players, but within their own division and grouped with other women players. Offer a women’s division in conjunction with an already organized league (preferably NOT a doubles league). If you are interested in starting a handicap league in your area, Disc Golf United can provide the information and resources you need. If there is a handicap league in your area, encourage every woman you know to try it. New players, including women have the best chances at winning in a handicap league. All players have a chance to win playing in a handicap league. This is a fun way to expose women players to disc golf.
This will allow women players the opportunity to gain skills. If there is not enough interest or an organizer willing to run a separate women’s league in your area, invite women to participate in already established weekly or monthly league events. Increase Women’s Participation in Weekly Leagues or Monthly Events