The event, which is being held in cooperation with the GDGO, Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation and, of course, Discraft, will raise funds specifically for landscaping on the Lenora Disc Golf Course.

To sign up, click here

An Ace Race isn’t really a tournament, its a fun event.   Click through for details.

Each player receives a player’s pack which includes 2 prototype discs (it’s a mid-range disc this year).

Players are required to use the player package discs, and only these discs.

Only one throw per player per hole. All players should have their own scorecards and mark “A” for aces (a hole-in-one) and “M” for holes on which they hit metal.

After all players in the group have thrown, discs are picked up and the group moves directly to the next tee. Players keep their scorecards for round two, using the next line on the card to record the round.

The player with the most aces after 36 holes is declared the winner. In case of ties, the number of metal hits is used as a tie breaker. If a tie persists, a closest to the pin contest is then used to determine the event winner.

Prize package:
Grand prize for each event is a Discraft merchandise package, including a bag and eight new discs.

Side Action:

There will be an optional side pot and other fun side games including an accuracy competition, putting competition and a mini disc CTP contest.

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That’s right, a disc and a mini in your player’s pack, a chance at a trophy, and a ton more prizes (and better than average payout for a fundraiser), 2 rounds of competition, free lunch and knowledge that all the proceeds go to improving Disc Golf in Gwinnett! It’s fun time!

Sign up here!        Registration

First come, first served. Destroyer, Leopard, Roc, Stingray, Cobra,

This is an annual fundraiser event for the GDGO. Payouts are not huge, but the funds are put to good use and the tournament is a blast! Here are some of the things the GDGO was able to accomplish because of last year’s tournament.
• Purchase and install a practice basket at Alexander Park!
• Obtain and install distance markers for the Alexander Practice Basket
• Purchase and install distance markers for the Lenora Practice Basket
• Buy materials and construct Lost and Found boxes (now installed at both parks)
• Sponsor a recycle bin for Alexander Park
• Installed broom holders at Alexander and Lenora Park
• Bought and installed 5 new pin placements at Lenora

Tournament info:
2 Rounds of 18 Holes at Alexander Park in Lawrenceville, GA
Field limited to 90 players

Check-In 7:30 – 8:30 AM
Players Meeting 8:30 AM
1st Round Tee-off 9:15 AM
One hour Lunch (after last card finishes)
2nd Round Tee-off: TBD
Entry Fees:
JR : $20
REC : $25
INT: $30
ADV: $30
PRO: $30

Side Action:
Ace pot: $2 (full payout)
CTP : $2 (full payout)

Side Events:
Big Arm (Distance) competition:
Five dollars gets you 3 throws. The 5 individuals with the longest throws will get 1 last throw for the trophy and bragging rights.
Accuracy Throw-off:
One dollar per throw, or 5 throws for 4 dollars. The 5 individuals with the closest throws to the pin will get 1 last throw for the 5 prizes. Closest will get first choice, 2nd closest will choose next, etc.
Putting Contest:
Five dollars gets you 3 putts from each location, first from 10 feet, then increasing by 5 feet for each additional putt. All putts must be thrown within 100 seconds. 1 point is awarded for each made putt. This will be a 50/50 contest.

The Team Challenges are run by Gwinnett County as charity events to raise money for children and elderly who would like to take advantage of Gwinnett County programs but cannot afford the fees. Disc Golf is only one of the events they’ve planned this summer.

The Disc Golf Team Challenge will be Saturday, June 26. It will be a one round charity event with a start time of 9 am. All teams registered must have 4 people, which needs to include at least one woman, and pay a $50 registration fee (which is tax deductible).

The GDGO is donating 2 CTP discs and minis for all.

There will be trophies for the winners (provided by the county;) there will not be a payout in plastic or cash.

Here is the link for sign-up:
Registration

Registration closes Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 11:59 PM

(LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga., – April 19, 2010) Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation recognizes the volunteer efforts of Gwinnett Disc Golf Organization (GDGO) during National Volunteer week.
GDGO partners with Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation to expand disc golf recreation opportunities in Gwinnett County. GDGO members have freely given numerous hours to expand the sport of Disc Golf in the county park system. Members raised funds to donate 19 replacement disc golf baskets at Lenora Park, 36 sets of replacement chains for disc golf baskets, practice basket, benches, brooms and more.
Volunteers have become a valuable asset to Gwinnet County’s park system, dedicating over 5,000 hours of their time in the past five years to improve course layout and provide disc golf lessons to novice players.
In addition to introducing new players to the game, these volunteers go above and beyond to assist staff in hosting Disc Golf tournaments to support a scholarship fund, built an informational kiosk and stay abreast of new developments in disc golf in order to keep Gwinnett’s disc golf community ahead of the trends.
The volunteers also assist with course maintenance by moving pin placements bi-weekly, installing distance markers for practice baskets, completing weekly safety checks, replacing brooms and other equipment, installing benches, broom holders and tee boxes.
For more information on Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation’s Disc Golf courses or volunteering with Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation, contact the Volunteer Resource Coordinator at 770-418-2331 or visit http://www.gwinnettparks.com.

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Photo Caption: Volunteers from Gwinnett Disc Golf Organization installing new Disc Golf baskets at Lenora Park.

Sheila Fowler
Resources & Marketing Specialist
gwinnettcounty parks & recreation
75 Langley Drive
Lawrenceville, GA  30046
Visit http://www.gwinnettparks.com

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Select ‘Lenora Gymnasium’ & ‘Sports‘ from the ‘Location’ & ‘Category‘ (respectively) drop down lists, and click search. Then click the league you want to join.

Alexander Park also hosts a Bring Your Own Partner Mixed Doubles on the last Sunday of each month at 2 PM (free)

Lenora Park hosts Glow Golf Random Draw Doubles every Tuesday evening 6:30pm pick em, 6:45 start
Glow golf is finished for the season)

Please exercise caution when retrieving discs from the surface of the ponds.