I'm in the process of compiling paperwork (brochures, testimonials, etc.) for a small beginner friendly course in Fair Lawn, NJ..I want to get into the right mindset when I present this to the Parks Dept.
My questions are:
1. Is it feasible that the town pay for the baskets, or should I assume I'll be finding sponsors to cover everything (the baskets, sleeves, teesigns, etc.)?
2, Should I try to promote the sport to residents in the near vicinity of the park (this is a small park, and would probably play like Dunham Park or Chimney Rock), or would the whole NIMBY theory make my efforts counter-productive (would people completely unaware of the sport think "a 'golf course' in my park, gasp!! No friggin' way!!" or "Wow, another free sport i could enjoy in an afternoon with my kids!")
Any opinions or experiences any/all of you have had on this would be appreciated..Thanks.
Regards,
Frederick Doot
New Course Proposal..
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discglfr05
Doot,
In response to your questions:
1) I would try to drum up sponsorship regardless of the town's feasibility to pay for them. If they have a limited budget, the town could still be encouraged to sponsor a hole or two
2) I would promote the sport to residents as much as you need to. You don't haveto go overboard, but those residents that border the park should be well informed. Make up a fact sheet or presentation document that describes and emphasizes the community benefits of a disc golf course: open to all ability levels, family friendly, a natural fit for any park setting. Be sure to mention how disc golf events can raise money for charities, bring up examples of such cases. Also, be sure to emphasize safeguards against property damage, and the overall safety of people using the course and the safety of those using the park for other purposes....if planned properly, disc golf can co-exist harmoniously with other park activities such as biking, hiking, bird watching, etc. Hope this helps
In response to your questions:
1) I would try to drum up sponsorship regardless of the town's feasibility to pay for them. If they have a limited budget, the town could still be encouraged to sponsor a hole or two
2) I would promote the sport to residents as much as you need to. You don't haveto go overboard, but those residents that border the park should be well informed. Make up a fact sheet or presentation document that describes and emphasizes the community benefits of a disc golf course: open to all ability levels, family friendly, a natural fit for any park setting. Be sure to mention how disc golf events can raise money for charities, bring up examples of such cases. Also, be sure to emphasize safeguards against property damage, and the overall safety of people using the course and the safety of those using the park for other purposes....if planned properly, disc golf can co-exist harmoniously with other park activities such as biking, hiking, bird watching, etc. Hope this helps