Disc Golf in Fort St. John Takes OffDisc Golf in Fort St. John Takes Off Fort St. John’s disc golf season is thriving, starting early thanks to the warm weather. This sport, similar to traditional golf, involves throwing discs at targets. The scoring follows a similar pattern, with under par being the goal. Local courses include Toboggan Hill and Chuck’s Puddle, offering plenty of opportunities for enthusiasts. Toboggan Hill was recently expanded to 18 holes, providing a more challenging layout. Cement pads were installed, and original tee pads were repurposed as hole boxes. The sport’s popularity surged during the COVID pandemic, with an estimated 13,000 new courses built worldwide. Fort St. John is no exception, and the local disc golf club anticipates a busy season. League play at Toboggan Hill commences on June 26, sponsored by Mustang Rentals. The competition is divided into three amateur levels and runs until mid-September. Membership in the Disc Sport Club is $35 annually, and all are welcome. Canada Day festivities will feature running chains at Toboggan Hill, complete with prizes. A PDGA event, the All-Joe Classic, will take place on August 17 and 18. The tournament offers various divisions, including men, women, and mixed. For more information about the Fort St. John Disc Sport Club and its activities, visit their Facebook page.
Competitive play for Disc Golf begins June 26 at Toboggan Hill disc golf course in Fort St. John (Fort St. John Disc Sport Club, Facebook)
FORT ST. JOHN, BC — Fort St. John’s disc golf season is in full swing after starting quite early.
Like traditional golf, this sport involves throwing discs aimed at a specific target. Scoring follows the same pattern, with the highest score being the lowest under par.
With two local courses for potential competitors, at Toboggan Hill and Chuck’s Puddle, located in Charlie Lake Provincial Park near Mile 54, a lot has happened early in the season, according to Josh, vice president of the Fort St. John Disc Sports Club. Stockmans.
Stockmans said the Toboggan Hill course, originally nine holes, was expanded to 18 last year when the city undertook the removal of trees in the park.
Cement pads were installed and the original tee pads were reused as boxes for the new holes, he said.
Although the course is now measured at 1,987 feet, there are targets for holes and baskets.
Stockmans says disc golf’s growth exploded during the COVID pandemic, when many opportunities for socializing were limited to outdoor activities.
He estimates that 13,000 disc golf courses have been built during the pandemic.
“It will certainly be busy,” said Stockmans. “We had an early spring because of the weather, and when the weather is nice there will be more people on the trail.”
League play at Toboggan Hill, located at 8631 96th Avenue in Fort St. John, begins June 26. It is sponsored by Mustang Rentals, a local equipment rental shop.
The game is split into three divisions: with mixed amateur levels of one (advanced), two (intermediate) and three (casual). The competition runs until mid-September.
Everyone is welcome and membership in the Disc Sport Club costs $35 per year.
There are also Canada Day festivities planned, sponsored by running chains at Toboggan Hill, which Stockmans said will come with prizes.
A Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) event will come to town in August. The All-Joe Classic will be held on August 17 and 18.
Stockmans says the tournament started in 2019 and was halted during the pandemic years. He will serve as tournament director for the second year in a row.
“Anyone can come in,” Stockmans said. It’s still early. As the date approaches, enrollment may increase.”
“There will be different divisions, similar to league matches, with men, women and mixed.”
For more information about the Fort St. John Disc Sport Club, visit their Facebook page.
