Curious about Uplay Disc Golf, our programs, or how to get involved? Here are some of the questions we hear most often from schools, supporters, and communities looking to bring more joy, movement, and opportunity through disc golf.
1. What is Uplay Disc Golf?
Uplay Disc Golf is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting healthier, happier lifestyles through the sport of disc golf. We work with schools, teachers, and communities to provide engaging, inclusive, and easy-to-implement disc golf education programs.
2. What is disc golf and why is it great for students?
Disc golf is a fun, low-impact sport where players throw a disc (or frisbee) into a basket in as few throws as possible. It’s easy to learn, accessible to all abilities, and helps students build confidence, coordination, teamwork, and a lifelong love for being active.
3. How can I bring Uplay to my school or community?
You can partner with Uplay by reaching out through our website or contacting us directly. We offer school visits, teacher trainings, professional development, and full program support to help schools and community organizations successfully introduce disc golf in a meaningful and lasting way.
4. Do you provide equipment for schools?
Yes. Through our programs and partnerships, we often help provide equipment packages that can include baskets, discs, and our Uplay Teaching Guide. Uplay partners with all manufacturers to ensure that we can provide the best and most readily available pricing for schools and youth organizations. Our goal is to help schools launch sustainable programs, not just create a one-time experience.
5. What is included in a Uplay Professional Development training?
Our trainings focus on the “how to teach” disc golf, not just how to play. Teachers learn classroom management strategies, safety protocols, lesson planning, skill progressions, student engagement techniques, and how to create inclusive experiences that help every student feel successful.
6. Who are Uplay programs designed for?
Uplay programs are designed for everyone, from students of all ages to teachers, schools, and community organizations, including those discovering disc golf for the first time. Our curriculum is flexible and adaptable, supporting learning from elementary through college and in community settings.
7. How is Uplay funded?
Uplay is a nonprofit funded through donations, grants, partnerships, and fundraising events such as Disc Golf Strokes and the Winter Series. Every contribution helps us expand access to disc golf education and bring more programs, training, and opportunities to communities that need them.
8. How can I support Uplay?
You can support Uplay by donating, attending our events, becoming a partner, volunteering, spreading the word, or even hosting fundraiser events in your own community to raise support for our mission. Every act of support helps us grow the game and create more access, joy, and impact through disc golf.
9. Where does Uplay operate?
Uplay is based in Eugene, Oregon with deep West Coast roots and a growing global reach. Our programs span the United States and extend worldwide, with our curriculum impacting schools and communities in over 40 countries. Through strong partnerships, educator trainings, and community-driven programming, we continue to expand access and impact every year.
10. Why disc golf?
Disc golf is one of the most inclusive, affordable, and accessible sports in the world. It is easy to learn, fun to teach, and can be played across generations and ability levels. That makes it a powerful tool for building confidence, encouraging movement, creating connection, and bringing healthy outdoor activity to more people everywhere.
Still have questions?
We’d love to connect. Whether you want to bring Uplay to your school, support the mission, or explore a partnership, we’re here to help you take the next step.