Disc Golf at Strathcona Wilderness Centre - Sun, Jun 24 2012

Disc Golf at Strathcona Wilderness Centre (6/24/2012)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Adventure

Event Location:

Strathcona Wilderness Center

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jun 24 2012 12:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 11:15 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Jun 24 2012 8:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

4-6 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Christine T
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Member Cost:

$3.25/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

5 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Today we will be wandering through some of the inner trails playing Disc golf.

Disc golf is very similar to regular golf. Instead of using golf clubs and balls aiming for a hole, Disc Golf players use golf discs and aim for a target basket - a pole extending up from the ground with chains and a basket where the disc lands. The object of the game is to complete each hole in the fewest number of throws, starting from a tee area and finishing at the basket. The player with the lowest score wins.

Here at the SWC, they have a 9 hole course. Click here for more info.

After we finish the Disc golf, we will have an option of hiking 5-7km (~1.5-2 hrs) depending on how long it takes us to finish 9 holes and how everyone is feeling afterwards.

We will be leaving the carpool at 11:15 AM and starting the event at approximately 12:00 PM. We expect the event duration to be approximately About 4-5 hours, and we should be back/finished by 4:30 PM at the latest back at the carpool location.

Just a little bit about the SWC: Situated on 550 acres of parkland next to the beautiful shores of Bennett Lake, the Strathcona Wilderness Centre offers 12km of trails through woodland, meadow and lakeshore terrain.

**PLEASE NOTE FOR CARPOOL PEOPLE:**
- Please show up no later than 11:00am so that we can sort out the carpooling and hopefully leave Bonnie Doon by 11:15am sharp!
- If you decide to meet at the event rather than the carpool location, you MUST let me know ahead of time.

For those meeting at the event, we will start around 12:00pm.

To find me, please look at my Profile picture. I will also be wearing a yellow EOC baseball cap.

Required Items to Bring:
Disc/frisbee or rent for $3.25
Water
Snacks
Good walking/hiking footwear
Clothing appropriate to the weather
$$ for carpool (please try to bring change!)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

The Strathcona Wilderness Centre is located 20 minutes east of Sherwood Park on Township Road 530 (Baseline Road) & south on Range Road 212.

To get there coming from the carpool location at Bonnie Doon Mall: go east along Whyte Avenue (82nd Ave) which turns into Sherwood Park Freeway then Wye Road. Turn north (left) at Highway 21, then east (right) on Township Road 530. Turn south (right) on Range Road 212 for 1km.

To get there coming from Yellowhead Trail(Hwy #16): travel east on hwy 16, turn south (right) at Range Road 212, & go about 3.2km & cross Township Road 530 & it's about 1km into the parking lot.

View Strathcona Wilderness Centre in a larger map

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

80Km

Carpool Departure Time:

11:15 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

The event coordinator(s) will help you to arrange a centralized carpool if you require it, but it's not guaranteed. Please DO NOT pay your driver en route. Passengers will pay the coordinator, and he/she will distribute the money to the carpool drivers. SO PLEASE BRING CASH!!! Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $23.20 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Thursday, November 21, 2024). This is based on $0.09/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divided by 9. This cost will be multiplied by the number of carpooled cars, and divided by the number of carpool participants.

Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
- Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$3.25/Person

Cost Includes:

For the golf disc rental

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the EOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!