NEFA DISCussion

I have a co-worker who is looking at doing something with all of his farm land and woods. I have done nothing but bludgen him with disc golf articles and stories since last August. He approached me last week and asked how one would find information on the process and amount of land, preparation, legal aspects, etc... of creating a new course? I understand each town or county brings different rules and regulations to the table, but is there a general "how to", or "top 10 things to know", or even a "disc golf courses for dummies"?

Thank you in advance

Roger

I am not positive on all the politic stuff. But I found a couple of web sites that could help in this situation.

http://www.disclife.com/keys.shtml

http://www.disclife.com/prop.shtml

http://www.innovadiscs.com/coursedesign/course3.htm

The second one gives a total price of equipment at $22,000. With some help and donations it may be cheaper. The third link has links off of that one. I hope this helps. And I hope you talk him into it. I will enjoy playing there if this happens.

What town is this future course in?

Jaime "Iceman" Perron

Thanks Jaime. I will pass on the information as well as read it myself. I never realized the work and cost put into each course. I understand these prices are probably the max, but still. I would not count on anything in the near future, but if it were to happen, it would be in the town of Westborough.

Roger, you'll be able to do VERY well for $10k in equipment and that includes 19 Discraft Chainstars. 8)

You can certainly begin the course with natural tees and gradually move up, but because tees are the hardest component of the course to relocate and it may be necessary to tweak after the first year or two, it's recommended that you hold off on pouring any concrete or creating permanent surfaces at the beginning.

That figure does not include labor costs however - just raw materials. I'd be happy to share the details of our experience with you via email...

I strenuously suggest getting a copy of your local municipality's zoning by- laws, find out what the zoning of said parcel is, and read thoruoughly all allowed and disallowed activities. If your town or city has a website that may be a place to start, but the details may only be available in paper at the town or city hall, planning board/dept office, or dpw. Good luck!

Any more word on a course in westborough? I live in Northboro and would be more than happy to help with getting it together.

the guy looking to do the course, was looking for options when his mother passed away. they own almost half a street worth of farm land, and he would like to do something useful with it when she passes. i would have to say we should not anticipate anything in the next 1/2 year, sorry.

any progress roger?

get some good course designers.