United States Disc Golf Championship News Release from Innova
August 31, 2010
USDGC News Release
This year marks the 12th anniversary of the United States Disc Golf Championship (USDGC). Since its inception in 1999, the USDGC has grown into one of disc golf’s premier championship events. Innova Disc Golf, in association with the event’s many volunteers, sponsors, USDGC Partners, Winthrop University, and the Professional Disc Golf Association, is extremely proud to have been such an integral part of our game’s history.
Innova considers it a privilege to be in a leadership position. We have seen disc golf, and our business, grow and change tremendously over nearly three decades. The disc golf market is continually expanding and Innova is more committed than ever to improving our service to this incredibly diverse community of players.
In recognition of the growth of disc golf around the globe, we have decided to move the USDGC to a biennial schedule. Effective immediately, the USDGC will alternate years with Europe’s major event – The European Open. The USDGC will be held in even numbered years and the European Open in odd numbered years. This will enable better global promotion of professional disc golf, as well as afford us an opportunity to serve another important segment of the disc golf population.
Amateur and recreational golfers represent the fastest growing portion of the disc golf community. With these players in mind, a new event will visit the famous grounds at Winthrop University in 2011. Details will be forthcoming, but two of the guiding principles will be: Amateurism and Fun Competition in a Professional Setting at Winthrop. Despite these changes our mission remains the same; to live disc golf and to enable others to discover such a wonderful lifetime sport.
We are excited about the future of disc golf, more so than ever before. Opportunity for the game’s advancement abounds. We are confident that this new schedule will allow the USDGC to sustain its tradition of excellence, while building an even better fan base for the game’s elite. One thing you can count on this fall is that Innova and the USDGC family are steadily preparing for our greatest tournament experience to date. We look forward to October, and to seeing you here.
Warmest regards,
Innova Disc Golf
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AceRunners Team Makes Presence Known at Hotlanta Tournament
August 30, 2010
This past weekend, one of the bigger tournaments of the year in Atlanta was played, called Hotlanta. It is the 14th year this B-tier tournament has been held and this time it took place on two of our favorite courses – Flyboy Aviation and Perkerson Park. Both courses are very unique.
You may already know about the very popular private course, Flyboy Aviation, from reading our first Course of the Month entry by course owner, Kelly Leggette. Perkerson Park is a temporary course on its way to becoming permanent in Atlanta and we have shot a lot of our tutorials there. Here is a video of highlights we put together over a year ago on Perkerson:
We bring this tournament up, not just to bring up our favorite courses but also to give some props to 2 of AceRunners members – Justin Drage and Chris Millay. Both played in the Open Divisions, both were sporting the new AceRunners Dri-Fit shirts and both finished very well. Justin came in 2nd, pulling in over $500 big ones and Chris finished in 7th. Great job, guys!
This may be further evidence that our shirts have a little something special in them. On that note, there are 5 days left to get a free shirt for sending in a course of the month entry. Here are the details.
Thanks for listening and congrats again, guys!
Drew
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August 27, 2010
Got a Facebook Account? Like making fun of people you don’t know? Then ‘like’ AceRunners.com on Facebook and participate in our photo caption contest. It’s only for people who belong to our Faceook page. Click on the image or ‘Like’ box below to get started. The contest ends Sunday, August 29th at midnight EST upon which time we will select a winner to receive a $20 iTunes Gift Card by email.
Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) PostsEuropean DGCs, Current World Rankings, DGV Contest + More
August 26, 2010
Here is a recap of some of the latest news happening in the World of Disc Golf. If you have any stories you know about that you’d like us to share, please Contact Us to send any press releases, links or other information our way.
The European DGCs (Championnats d’Europe) begin today. This large, European, tournament occurs every 2 years and this year’s event will take place in Pas-de-Calais (Département 62) in northern France.
> Learn More About the DGC’s from the PDGA
> Official DGCs Site
July World Rankings Updates Posted
> Check Them Out Here
AceRunners.com Giving Away Free Shirts for Anyone Who Sends us 2 Paragraphs & Images of Their Favorite Course
> Read More Here
Disc Golf Videos (DGV) is Running a Beta Blowout Contest and Giving Away a Selection of Words Pro Stamped Discs
> See Contest Details
Firefly Disc Golf Promotions & Next Adventure are Hosting a Very Cool, Ams Only, Event in Oregon with 1K Ace Pot
> Check out the Official Webpage
That’s it for now, everyone. Thank you!
-The AceRunners.com Team
Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) PostsSubmit a Course of the Month Entry, Get a FREE Dri-Fit Shirt – Limited Time Offer!
August 25, 2010
Starting today through Friday, September 3rd US and Canadian Residents can win a sweet Nike Dri-Fit collared shirt with the AceRunners logo on it. We have already posed our first 2 course of the month entries on Flyboy Aviation and Highbridge Hills Disc Golf Complex and are seeking out our next entries.
Click the image below for the full entry details but you really just need to write 2-3 paragraphs on your favorite Disc Golf course and send us some images that you have permission to use. It’s really that simple. And for the next 10 days, if we receive a successful entry from you we will send you a really nice Dri-Fit shirt ($35 value) for FREE!*
Course of the Month Flyer - Click to Enlarge
Be sure to send us your preferred shirt size and mailing address along with your entries. Quantities are limited so hurry with your entries! Here are some images of the shirt:
*Must be a US or Canadian Resident, quantities are limited. Limit one entry per household. Processing time till delivery will be approx. 6 weeks.
Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) PostsSupport The Future of Disc Golf – Analyzing the Current PDGA Growth Rate
August 25, 2010
Let’s dive in a little bit on what this percentage might mean…
- When looking for growth/acquisition you tend to want the percentages to mature based on short and long term goals so that the percentage of newbies (amateurs in this example) is very high for the beginning stages but eventually that should die down to a more balanced distribution
- 5-10 years ago a rate of 75% for amateurs would probably be a good thing for the PDGA, but now – as Disc Golf is getting much more popular, our guess is that it would be healthier to see the rate around 50% – 60%
- A healthy balance between the growth and retention rate is needed to sustain the growth of Disc Golf
- In other words, we need a core group of players staying in the game and continuing to play tournaments year after year (i.e. continuing to invest time and money in the growth of the sport)
As I write this editorial look at the article the PDGA just published I need to admit I am just as guilty. My current PDGA membership is inactive and has been for some time – something I plan to fix just after posting. To be fair, I took a year off due to a bad injury but this article was a kick-in-the butt reminder that we all need to do our part to help Disc Golf reach it’s potential. The PDGA surely pulls their weight.
Some final words from the PDGA:
Members = Growth = Media Attraction
Membership Bonus: Anyone who joins OR renews after October 1st will be extended through 2011. Spread the word!
Thanks for checking in and feel free to email any thoughts,
Drew Price
creator of AceRunners.com
acerunners@gmail.com
Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) Posts2010 Players Cup Championship – Disc Golf’s March Madness is Reborn
August 23, 2010
This November, 64 Disc Golf Players will play 6 rounds with a final prize of $5,000. Regional qualifiers begin next week and will allow the top 32 regional qualifiers to face off against the top 32 ranked players in match play action in Ocala, Florida.
The tournament is being sponsored by Vibram Disc Golf and hosted by Sun King Sports. At this time we are unsure if there are plans to stream the action again but considering Vibram’s affiliation we’d like to think it’s a possibility. If that’s the case, AceRunners.com will surely provide the live feed again on our site.
Read the full preview written by PDGA.com here for more details.
Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) PostsFeature Focus: High Definition Disc Golf Tutorials
August 19, 2010
Our High Definition Tutorials are easy-to-follow for beginners to learn how to play and improve at Disc Golf. Right now, our collection covers all of the basics of Disc Golf including putting, the backhand, the sidearm/forehand and an overview of how to play the sport. If you have any friends who are just taking up the sport or maybe a few who have never played, we hope you will find our site as a very friendly place to send them to.
In October we will be updating our collection with more advanced Disc Golf techniques – rollers and overhand shots. But in the meantime, check out our current collection below along with all of our videos on our YouTube page.
Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) PostsDGA 2010 Mach III™ and Mach V™ Summer Basket Special! – Ends Soon!
August 15, 2010
Our Deal of the Week comes from Disc Golf Association with their Summer Special on baskets. The special ends September 1st or when supplies run out so hurry if you are looking to purchase 9 of these bad boys (assuming you have the $ to do so). Here are the details:
DGA 2010 Mach III™ and Mach V™ Summer Basket Special!
Buy 9 or more Mach III’s or Mach V’s and get one more basket free!
Mention this ad when you purchase 9 or more Mach V™ or Mach III™ Disc Pole Holes and get one more basket free. Your free basket can be any one of our Permanent or Portable baskets of equal or less value.
2010 Fine Print:
The 2010 Basket Special is only being offered to direct purchases from DGA. The 2010 Basket Special cannot be combined with any other DGA Special. Fees for color powder coated basket finishes not included in the special. Good until Sept 1, 2010 or until we run out.
The 2010 Basket Special is only being offered to direct purchases from DGA. The 2010 Basket Special cannot be combined with any other DGA Special. Fees for color powder coated basket finishes not included in the special. Good until Sept 1, 2010 or until we run out.
Disc Golf Association Shipping Rates:
For multiple item orders or course sales please contact us directly for customized pricing and shipping rates.
Listed below are shipping details for Disc Golf Association, including the locations shipped to, the service levels offered, and prices.
| STANDARD SHIPPING | EXPEDITED SHIPPING | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental US Street | ETA | 3 – 7 days | 1 – 3 days |
| per Weight (lbs) | $0.75 | $1.50 | |
| per Shipment | $10.00 | $45.00 | |
| APO/FPO Street | ETA | 3 – 7 days | — |
| per Weight (lbs) | $0.75 | — | |
| per Shipment | $8.00 | — | |
| Canada | ETA | 5 – 10 days | — |
| per Weight (lbs) | $1.00 | — | |
| per Shipment | $17.50 | —
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Table: Standard Shipping Rates.
Contact us directly for shipping to Alaska and Hawaii, US Protectorates, Central and South America, Asia, Europe, Africa.
2010 Vibram Open Streaming on AceRunners Now Over
August 12, 2010
The Live Broadcast of the 2010 Vibram Open is Now Over. Thanks for tuning in. We will be sure to broadcast more live Disc Golf events in the future.
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