Our Story & Mission
Our Story
Zoe Andyke is a touring professional disc golfer and the founder of Universal Play Disc Golf (Uplay), a nonprofit organization focused on disc golf education, youth sports development, and inclusive outdoor recreation. With a professional background as a Physical Education teacher, Zoe identified a critical gap in structured disc golf instruction and began introducing disc golf programs in schools and educational settings.
Through hands-on experience teaching students across all grade levels, Zoe developed proven methods for delivering engaging, age-appropriate disc golf curriculum. In 2017, she established Uplay as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit disc golf organization to expand access to the sport through schools, community programs, and educational organizations. By combining fundraising, partnerships, and disc golf events, Uplay sustainably supports school-based disc golf programs and community initiatives.
Today, Uplay Disc Golf programs have reached hundreds of thousands of participants worldwide, promoting physical activity, mental wellness, and community connection through disc golf. Zoe and the Uplay team are passionate about growing this affordable, lifelong sport that is accessible to all ages, genders, and ability levels. By increasing access to disc golf, Uplay is helping build a more inclusive, healthy, and active global disc golf community.
Mission
Our mission is to provide education and support for healthier lifestyles through the sport of disc golf. Disc golf is a low-impact, easy-to-learn outdoor sport that offers both physical and mental benefits, making it an excellent tool for improving overall wellness, especially in children. Our programs focus on teaching disc golf to children while being outdoors, enhancing physical abilities and mental concentration, and learning a new sport both individually and as a group.
In addition to promoting physical exercise and healthy lifestyles, our programs foster positive social and life skills. We aim to equip all students with the ability to assess their skills, improve in a safe environment, and share their passion for disc golf with others. Our ultimate goal is to enhance community through the inclusive and accessible sport of disc golf.
Our Core Values
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•Create and Share Contagious Enthusiasm
Share the joy of playing disc golf.
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•Practice and Exemplify Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Disc golf never discriminates; our program includes opportunity for all.
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•Lead With Empathy, Presence, & Positivity
Embrace the moment.
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•Build Community
Create collective impact through creative collaboration.