Three members of the Parkland Association of Disc Golf will be honoured when the group holds its AGM in January.
“It only made sense that the Association move forward to recognize members who have been instrumental in the growth of the sport and the PADG,” said group chair Calvin Daniels.
In general terms anyone will be able to nominate candidates for PADG awards, (this allows for a local municipality as an example to nominate someone instrumental in a local course).
Nominees must be a PADG member.
There will be awards for PADG Member of the Year in male, female and youth categories.
Factors which may be considered in selecting the recipient include, but are not limited too;
• involvement as a player
• involvement in promoting the sport and recreation of disc golf at the local course level, helping with teaching the sport, attracting new players, helping with course events such as tournaments etc.
• involvement with the PADG; attending recognized tournaments, volunteering at Association events, etc.
In presenting the three trophies the PADG found sponsorships.
The first was Cornerstone Credit Union which came on-board to sponsor the youth trophy.
“We’re really happy to have Cornerstone Credit Union on-board to support the PADG, and more importantly youth involved in the Association. As they say youth are the future, and that is certainly true as we grow disc golf in the region,” said Daniels. “Having a great community partner like Cornerstone Credit Union supporting youth efforts is certainly gratifying and welcome.”
Mark Zawerucha Remax Blue Chip Realty Yorkton is sponsoring the PADG Member of the Year – Male.
“We are excited to be presenting three awards to members at our upcoming AGM (Jan. 28 in Yorkton), and having sponsors for the trophies is great,” said PADG chair Calvin Daniels. “It’s great to see disc golf growing across our region, and having support from sponsors such as Mark (Zawerucha). The PADG really appreciates it.”
Zawerucha said it was an opportunity to support a growing group dedicated to outdoor sport and recreation in the area.
“I haven’t played disc golf myself yet, but it’s obvious there is a lot of interest in the sport, with courses developing across the region,” he said. “So when I found out the PADG was seeking a trophy sponsor I was quick to say yes.”
And, The ROCK 98Five is sponsoring the Parkland Association of Disc Golf Member of the Year – Female.
“Having The ROCK come on board as a sponsor is great,” said PADG chair Calvin Daniels. “Disc golf is growing across our region, the PADG is pleased to be offering three awards to people who have been instrumental in that growth, and the ROCK’s support is certainly appreciated in making the award for Member of the Year – Female possible.”
Dennis Dyck of The ROCK said he saw sponsoring the award as a great way to support a growing sport in the region.
“It’s not hard to see the growth, courses are being developed all over the region, thanks in part to the efforts of the PADG,” he said. “So when I found out they sought a trophy sponsor I was pleased to jump on board.
“Maybe I’ll even get the station crew out disc golfing one day.”
Daniels said the PADG hopes the new sponsorship is just the first with the local area radio station.
“We have tournaments and events all across the region, so media coverage is important. The PADG looks forward to working with The ROCK to grow coverage of the sport in 2017,” he said.
The decision of who will be recognized for the inaugural presentation of the three trophies will be made by an appointed committee of non-PADG members.
No person may win the same award in consecutive years.
