Are you interested in building up an inclusive disc golf programme at your club? Here are some tips to get started
Inclusion means welcoming all children — i.e. those with and without migration backgrounds, from economically disadvantaged households, with disabilities, with mental or physical illnesses, and from the LGBTQIA+ community.
Disc golf is a sport for everyone.
Inclusion among children, especially through play, is often easy to foster. Children naturally motivate each other, meet on the basis of their individual abilities, and connect through shared activities. Through play and togetherness, they participate and become part of an inclusive group.
Setting Up a Culture for Inclusion
- Invite everyone to club activities and events, using simple, visual language.
- Give inclusion space within your club’s philosophy and activities.
- See inclusion as an opportunity to expand your offerings and strengthen your community.
- Ensure all children feel comfortable and welcome within the group.
Establishing a Structure for Inclusion
- Create a play and training space within your club as a safe, welcoming meeting point.
- Appoint a responsible person to oversee inclusion efforts.
- Develop a simple initial plan for your inclusive program.
- Start small and evolve, refining your plan based on real experiences.
Developing a Practice for Inclusion
- Follow our channels or the disc golf association’s platforms for age-appropriate and varied training ideas.
- Adapt training practices to the specific needs of your children and coaches.
- Implement non-verbal communication tools, such as greeting rituals.
- Talk about inclusion and connect with others — including clubs, schools, and social institutions.
