Starting April 1st, Kansas City Disc Golf (KCDG) will begin hosting its summer leagues.  

The league schedule for the beginning of 2023 can be found below.  The most up to date status of a league for a given night for things like weather cancellations can be found on KCDG’s official Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kcdginc/), or on one of the league director’s league pages below for a given course.    Thanks again to our volunteer league directors who make KCDG summer leagues happen. 

Monday

  • Divas League @ Rosedale (Mission) – Crispian Lynn Paul
  • Prairie Center / Birdland (Olathe) – Dick Parker
  • Young Park (Blue Springs) – Keith Glendenning

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

  • New Players League @ Lake Shore Park (Pleasant Hill) – Andrew McMichael
  • Water Works Park (KCMO) – Greg Utz
  • KCDG Junior’s League (Hidden Valley, KCMO) – Jeramy Tipton & Jeremy Emily

Friday

  • Bad Rock Creek (Liberty) – Johnny Harrison
  • Legacy Park (Lee’s Summit) – George Price
  • Wyandotte County Park (2nd and 4th Fridays Only) – Nick Winklebauer

FAQ

What time does league start?

May through August, you can expect league to start at 6:00 pm.  In April and September, as there’s less light at night, leagues will start a little earlier, between 5:00 pm and 5:30 pm.  League directors should be posting to our Facebook group and (if applicable) league Facebook groups on starting times during these 2 months.

Will a waiver still be required in 2023?

Yes.  Kansas City Disc Golf has instituted a general waiver that covers liability of the organization during its events.  If you signed a waiver in 2022, you’ll need to sign a waiver in 2023.  If you need to sign your waiver, visit https://kcdiscgolf.org/2023-kansas-city-disc-golf-event-and-league-waiver/.

I’ve never played a league before.  How do I play?

Playing league is easy!  When you arrive at your course, look for the league director.  They will normally be near hole #1 or a shelter close to the beginning of the course.  The league director can assist you in finding a division to sign up for based on your skills.  You’ll be grouped into cards, then sent off on the course to play.  While most leagues do cost a small amount of money to play, camaraderie and fun are the most important part of our summer leagues!

How much does it cost to play a league?

The league cost will be slightly different in 2023.

  • Voucher Payout Divisions
    • $5 to play
      • $2 to the club to help fund club insurance costs and course maintenance
      • $3 to the payout
    • $1 fee for all non-KCDG members
    • $1 optional ace fund
  • Cash Payout Divisions
    • $7 to play
      • $2 to the club to help fund club insurance costs and course maintenance
      • $5 to the payout
    • $1 fee for all non-KCDG members
    • $1 optional ace fund

The Tuesday Northeast KCMO league will have it’s own pay structure, intended to generate interest in northeast courses with PDGA rated rounds.

  • $3 to play
    • $2 to the club to help fund club insurance costs and course maintenance
    • 0.50 to KCMO Parks and Recreation
    • 0.50 to Ace Fund
    • No payout

Monday Divas League and Thursday New Players League are free to play.  The youth league is also free to play and limited to players under the age of 18.  Wandering Wednesday and Monday Morning, which are PDGA traveling leagues, costs an extra $1 that goes to the PDGA.

Do I have to chaperone my child if playing in a youth division?

Yes, if someone under the age of 18 is playing in a KCDG league, a family member must be present and be responsible for them.

Do I need to sign a waiver?

Yes.  KCDG has a simple waiver that’s required to play in leagues in 2023.  The form is very easy to complete!  Head to https://kcdiscgolf.org/2022-kcdg-event-waiver/ to fill it out.  1 waiver will account for any leagues or events you register for in 2023 with KCDG.

How will scoring be handled?

KCDG has been accepted into the beta program for the new uDisc Leagues application.  All scoring will be done on uDisc.  This makes the job of the volunteer league director easier in respect to creating scorecards, checking scorecards, and tabulating results.  You must have a uDisc account to use uDisc Leagues, so an account will be required to play in leagues for the 2022 season.  Signing up for uDisc is free – you simply need to download the uDisc app from the iOS or Android app store and create an account on your smartphone.  Your LD will instruct you how to check into a league and create a scorecard each league night.

Will the results of the league be published?

Yes. One of the features of uDisc Leagues is the ability to check live scoring at a league as well as the results.  League results for all KCDG leagues can be found at https://udisc.com/leagues/kcdg-summer/.

How will cash payouts be handled?

Cash payouts will be handled as they have been handled in past years; your LD will pay out at the end of each league.

How will am payouts be handled?

League directors will issue these at the end of each league.  Vouchers must be redeemed by December 1st, 2023, at our retail partners.

Where can I get my amateur vouchers redeemed?

This year, KCDG is fortunate to have 7 retail businesses redeeming vouchers.

How does the ace fund work?

Anyone who has paid the optional $1 to enter the ace fund is eligible to receive Ace Fund money if they hit an ace during the round!  If you hit an ace, you’ll be paid out half of the current ace fund for that league minus the KCDG dues for their next free season.  Your league director will collect any needed information from you.  Payment for aces can be sent via Paypal (minus Goods and Services fees) or by check.

Will there be any side bets with leagues?

Speak to your league director about side bets or larger pots at league.  Each LD has the discretion on whether or not to add a side pot to their league night.