Recent News
Dec 1, 2008Campaign 2008 - GMDGC Style
In case you thought election season was over, think again. There is still time to do some voting. The GMDGC Annual Meeting is going to be held on Dec 7, 2008 at 3:00pm at the home of Anne and Dave. The meeting will cover some things like what we spent money on last year, what we plan to spend money on this coming year as well as planning out the 2009 VT schedule and voting for officers. Anyone who is interested in listening in is welcome, though you must be a GMDGC member to vote. Unlike the national elections, there are only 40 or so members so your votes DEFINITELY counts.
This is your club and we'd love to have your input.
You can get directions from Anne or Dave by emailing them. Also looks like there will be a round or two played before the meeting starting as early as 10am.
Sept 27, 2008Time for Fall Disc Golf
Wow!!! What a summer of disc golf VT has had. World Class Pros took on North Calais and Sugarbush. The first annual Green Mountain Points Series resulted in sending Johnny Betts to the USDGC (keep an eye on him at the USDGC website. There is a movement to get a disc golf course in the city of Burlington. Now its time to sit back and relax and enjoy some back to the basics Vermont disc golf. So come on out for the 7th annual (I think?) Fall Platter at Center Chains in Waterbury Center. There is no preregistration, there are only 4 divisions and we guarantee that we will payout something to at least 75% of the people to play. Go check out the details on the EVENTS page
Aug 25, 2008GMPS Finals at Calais
The first ever state-wide disc golf point series in VT is going to culminate with a single day tourney at beloved North Calais. Unlike other tourneys in the series, this one is open only to VT residents, or members of the GMDGC or other VT disc golf clubs. Registration is open and in good ole fashion North Calais style is snail mail or "show up on Todd's doorstep with cash in hand" style. Check out the Events Page for the registration form. This is the last chance to scrounge up a few extra points and take home some bragging rites and maybe some $ or booty as well. Hope to see everyone there.
Aug 14, 2008The GMPS Keeps on Rolling
After about a month long break to allow Vermont to play in and host a couple of top tier PDGA events it is time to get back to the local fun. The GMPS continues up north with the First Trax Summer Shindig. Registration is open with a link on the Events Page.
Burlington Disc Golf is ON
The dream of a disc golf course in Burlington is no longer just a dream. Approval has been granted to move forward with the project and a seriously dedicated group of people is working to get this course installed over the next couple of months. The GMDGC has been providing assistance with course design and will be helping lead the charge during the installation phase. There are many opportunities to help make this a reality. Details on how you can help on the BTown Disc Golf website. Even if you can only offer a couple of hours, it would be greatly appreciated and every set of hands helps.
Aug 10, 2008What a Weekend!
During Aug 1 - 3 the best of the best travelled to VT to play in the Green Mountain Open - and were treated to a 3 day event at the courses at North Calais and Sugarbush. There are too many highlights to mention, but fortunately there is a nice article right here --> Green Mountain Open Summary.
Also there is plenty of follow on discussion at the nefa discussion page.
July 15, 2008Summer Slam gets Press
A small dedicated crew of disc golfers came out to Sugarbush to "brave" the beautiful summer day we were presented with on Saturday July 12th. The course was in great shape and the players were in great sprits and WCAX came out to get some of the action on film. Check out the link below some of your local favorites on camera.
June 10, 2008Burlington Disc Golf
The GMDGC has started working closely with a group of enthusiastic disc golfers in the Burlington area. The goal... a disc golf course at Leddy Park. Check out their website here --> BTowndisc.com. The Btown website has details on the project and ways to get involved. This is a great opportunity for all of VT disc golf, but especially those in the greater Burlington area. Stay tuned for more updates and to see what you can do to help grow the sport in Vermont.
Also, the GMPS standings have been updated to include Gnomes challenge. Don't forget to head south to Readsboro for this weekend's GMPS tourney.
May 1, 2008GMDGC in the News
President Dave Frothingham was interviewed by The Echo of Saint Michael's College for a multi-media article on disc golf. Check out the article here: Disc Golf in the News.
Apr 28, 2008Thursday Night Doubles?
So Since May 1 happens to be both the first day of the Waterbury Disc Golf Season and a thursday we are going to start off the Thursday Night Triples season off, but with a twist. Why? Why not?
When: 5:30 PM, May 1, 2008
Where: Waterbury Center
What: Random Draw Doubles - $3 per person - payout to winners of front 9, back 9 and overall.
If you already have your 2008 club membership, come on out and pick our your 2008 club disc. If you haven't signed up for the GMDGC for this season, come on out, get your tag and get first dibs on the cool 2008 discs that are hot off of the presses!
Apr 26, 2008Season Opener
May 1 is fast approaching and that means disc golf season in Waterbury, VT is open for the season. That also means it is time to do a little spring cleaning. We are planning a Work Day on May 3 at 9AM. We have some wood chips to spread like we did last year and maybe some other minor clean up projects to take care of. This is the one time during the year we ask for some help with the course and the more hands we get to help the faster the work will go.
If you can make it, please bring the following:
- work gloves
- Wheelbarrow
- shovel
- metal rakes
With enough helping hands we will be done by lunch and then folks can spend the afternoon tossing plastic.
Sap Bucket Open VI
The Sap Bucket is almost filled (with players - not with Sap). Only 20 spots left. If you want to play, the best way is to REGISTER HERE before the end of the week. Hope to see you there!
Mar 15, 2008Extreme Makeover - VERMONT DISC GOLF STYLE!!
So 2008 may be the year of the Rat in China, but in Vermont its the year of the Disc. Over the past winter disc golf afficianados from across the state have been scheming and planning. There are many details to cover and those are located on a variety of new and updated web pages on this site, but below is a summary of the highlights and changes:
- The brand new Green Mountain Points Series - see the left sidebar for links to the details. This state-wide point series open to all GMDGC members will involve 7 tournaments all across the state of Vermont.
- VT Rep to the USDGC - This year we are greatly expanding the process used to select the VT rep to the USDGC. The selection will be based on a series of events (same events as the GMPS) and we hope this format encourages more participants and more competition in the selection process. Details are on the GMPS page.
- 2008 Membership Info - Updated membership info is posted on the About GMDGC page.
- The new GMDGC Wiki - This website can be viewed by all, but can be edited by GMDGC members. Add your own pictures, info about disc golf events, postings about lost and found discs - whatever you want.
- 2008 Schedule - This includes the GMPS events, other Vermont events and the North Calais Monthly tournaments. Details on the events page.
- More VT Course info - Black Falls disc golf course in Montgomery and South Branch disc golf course in Readsboro have been added to the courses page. Be in touch if you want your course info posted.
- Sap Bucket Open VI - The traditional start of the disc golf season in VT is scheduled for May 10, 2008. This year it is the innaugural GMPS event, a NEFA event, a PDGA C-Tier event and a Vibram Open at Maple Hill qualifier with 2 spots.
- Bag Tag 2008 - Updated schedule and details about the 2008 Bag Tag are on the Bag Tag page.