Hi,

The local parks department in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada is looking at installing a disc golf course in one of their facilities. They want it to be as low impact as possible and do not want anything "sticking out of the ground". I need help with the following:

1. Do the Innova nets (or any nets, I guess) have a metal plate or something to cover the hole when the baskets are removed in the winter? If so, could someone provide me a picture please....or a diagram.

2. They do not want concrete tee pads either, so are there some alternatives that are less intrusive? We could do rubber tee pads, but they might not like those either. What sort of natural pad could be used? Bark chips? Suggestions?

I thank anyone for the help they can provide. I have posted on here before and had some terrific feedback. Thanks to those that have helped as we are really close to securing 2 really nice areas in public facilities up here!!!

Cheers,

Kevin

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We have wood chips at a local course, they aren't bad, but I prefer natural over the wood chips, others will disagree :cool:

To cover the hole when the baskets aren't in use you use what is called a water valve box. It is a 6" wide piece of pipe used to give acces to watermain valves and it has a metal cover on top. I'm sure you've seen these things before, they usually say water or sewer on the lid. DGA provides you with instructions on how to cement the anchor sleeve inside of a valve box. Valve boxes can be purchased at underground pipe suppliers for around $20.00. Or you could possibly buy them from an excavating contractor. When you take the basket off you just place the lid on and it will be flush with the ground if installed properly. I hope this helps.

I think they do. A course here in Raleigh has something that covers up the different pin positions when not in use.

Hey Kevin -

We use sprinkler valve boxes with most of our installations these days. The boxes work aesthetically and economically, and can generally be found at most home improvement centers. The unused installation tubes are nicely hidden by the valve boxes' green cover. You can see a tutorial on how we install the boxes by going to http://www.innovadiscs.com/coursedesign/course14.htm# and then clicking the interactive installation tutorial. I would imagine that sprinkler valve would work with everyone's installation tubes (sleeves).

As for alternatives to concrete, the rubber tees appear to be a good option if the substrate is properly prepared.

Good luck with your course.

Take care,
Harold

I think that is what Cedar Hills is using here in Raleigh.

They look nice.

Fly pads are a great option we know what happens when there is nothing.Buy the best, with the best price ,and the longest track record.I will give you a multiable course discount to get you started. ;)