How to use this template

Use this as a starting point when contacting a council, local authority, parish council, parks team, leisure team or landowner about disc golf activity. Adapt it to the local site and avoid claiming EDGA listing or affiliation unless that status has been formally confirmed.

Subject: Low-cost disc golf activity and community use at [Location / Park]

Hello [Council / Parks Team],

I am contacting you on behalf of [Club Name], a local disc golf club based in [Town / Area].

Disc golf is different from traditional golf. It does not require manicured fairways, greens, bunkers, irrigation, a clubhouse or exclusive use of large areas of land. It is usually played in existing parks, woodlands or open green spaces using flying discs and fixed baskets, with layouts designed to work around the landscape and other park users.

Disc golf is a low-cost outdoor activity that can be played by a wide range of ages and abilities. It supports health, wellbeing, social connection and positive use of green space without the cost or land-management expectations normally associated with golf courses.

We are interested in working with the council to support safe, accessible and community-focused disc golf activity in [Park / Location].

Our club currently [briefly describe activity: meets monthly / runs beginner sessions / supports local course users / is forming a new group]. We would like to make sure our activity is well organised, respectful of other park users and aligned with any local requirements.

We would welcome a conversation about:

• Current disc golf activity in the area.
• How the club can support responsible use of local green space.
• Opportunities for beginner sessions or community activity.
• Any requirements around permissions, risk assessments or site use.
• Whether light-touch course development, temporary layouts, portable baskets or modest signage could be appropriate.
• How the club can report maintenance, safety or usage issues.
• Any local priorities around health, wellbeing, youth activity or inclusive sport.

We are also happy to share draft information about our club structure, contact details, risk assessment approach and volunteer roles if useful.

Please let me know who would be the best person to speak with.

Kind regards,

[Club Lead]

[Role]

[Club Name]

[Contact Email / Telephone]

Optional follow-up information to include

• Club website or social media link.
• Usual playing location.
• Number of regular players or members.
• Whether the group is informal, constituted or developing a formal structure.
• Example session times.
• Risk assessment summary.
• Insurance position, if confirmed.
• A short explanation of how disc golf differs from traditional golf.
• Any known course or park issues the club can help monitor.

Notes before sending

• Do not describe the club as EDGA listed, affiliated, approved or accredited unless that status has been formally confirmed.
• Be clear if the club is still forming.
• Explain early that disc golf does not require a traditional golf course, intensive landscaping, exclusive land use or expensive facilities.
• Keep the request practical and local.
• Offer a short call or site meeting rather than sending too much detail at first.