2026 AB JR Disc Golf Championship
PDGA C-tier · Wed, Jul 1, 2026Jul 2026 · Airdrie, AB
2026 AB JR Disc Golf Championship
PDGA C-tier
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Hosted by Alberta Youth Disc Golf
Location
Staff Contact ›
Schedule
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Wed
Jul 18:45am - 9:25am
PLAYER CHECK-IN / PLAYER PACKS
9:30am - 9:45am
Players meeting: explain scorekeeping and shotgun start, go over course (OBs, mandos, etc), answer questions.
10:00am - 12:30pm
Round 1 shotgun start.
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Lunch break - minimum 1 hour from when the last player card has finished.
1:45pm - 4:15pm
Approximate start of Round 2 shotgun start. Please check with TD / Assistant TDs.
4:30pm - 5:15pm
Awards / Wrap-up / Chat
Feel free to head home if you want, but if a participant placed 1, 2 or 3rd let us know if you have to leave early.
Divisions Register ›
For help choosing a division, see the PDGA guidelines
| MJ18 | Mixed Junior 18 | C$50 |
| FJ18 | Girls' Junior 18 | C$50 |
| MJ15 | Mixed Junior 15 | C$50 |
| FJ15 | Girls' Junior 15 | C$50 |
| MJ12 | Mixed Junior 12 | C$50 |
| FJ12 | Girls' Junior 12 | C$50 |
| MJ10 | Mixed Junior 10 | C$50 |
| FJ10 | Girls' Junior 10 | C$50 |
| MJ08 | Mixed Junior 8 | C$50 |
| FJ08 | Girls' Junior 8 | C$50 |
| MJ06 | Mixed Junior 6 | C$50 |
| FJ06 | Girls' Junior 6 | C$50 |
About this tournament
2 rounds of play
2026 AB JR Disc Golf Championship
July 1, 2026
///// CANADA DAY! \\
-2 ROUNDS all divisions / 18 hole layout
-Short tees - younger divisions
-Long tees - older divisions
*Split will be determined closer to tournament day; suggestions welcome.
SNACKS PROVIDED
LUNCH PROVIDED (depending on budget)
BONUS CHALLENGES / PRIZES
Lunch - want to sponsor it? Let us know.
Divisions - 'M' means mixed - females can join.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR BEGINNERS:
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All skill levels welcome, but if you are new/beginner, please contact us to ask about coaching and advice. We also suggest you play to your age group if you are a beginner (don't go up a division).
Practice:
https://www.aydg.ca/post/practice-makes-perfect-sample-practice-session
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Player pack TBD.
We will aim for at least 3-4 items.
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The 5th annual Alberta JR Disc Golf Championship welcomes all juniors from across the province (and out of province!) to come challenge yourself and become Alberta's JUNIOR champion!
Congrats to Kieran Anderson on last year's 2025 win!
Airdrie Ace Race 2025 footage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0bNlMUjZ-U
[Not the same, but it's the only video we could find!]
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DETERMINING PDGA PLAYING AGE:
PDGA age is based on the YEAR of birth, NOT the birthday. So whatever age they will be on their birthday during the calendar tour year is their PDGA age for that entire calendar tour year and determines their eligibility for age-based divisions.
EXAMPLE:
If a 10 year old player will turn 11 at anytime during the calendar year, their PDGA age is 11 for that entire calendar year so they must play in a Junior ≤12 division (or higher). So they could do MJ12, MJ15, MJ18. They cannot do MJ06, MJ08, MJ10. The 'M' means mixed, so any gender can sign up. There are also the female divisions if one chooses those (e.g. FJ10).
As per PDGA rules anyone younger than 13 years must be chaperoned by an adult (PDGA Competition Manual...1.13 Youth Safety, Sec B.).
Although a two round tournament, in line with PDGA policy, participants age 10 or under can choose to play one round (PDGA Competition Manual...1.13 Youth Safety, Sec E.). HOWEVER, let us know ASAP if that is your preference (email: [email redacted]). As much as possible please try to complete at least one full round, preferably round 1.
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+ 2026 Most Improved Player Award (For divisions playing 2 rounds) +
Last year, the 2025 Most Improved player award went to Noah Anderson! Congrats!
This award will go to the player showing the biggest percent improvement from their last year 2025 AB JR Championship scores. The youth with the biggest gain when comparing the two will be the winner -- and they should, as they improved the most! Must have played all two rounds in 2025 and must play all two rounds in 2026.
+ 2025 AB JR Points Champion +
The 2024 Points Champion was Jackson Pease! With 2025 all wrapped up, we will honor the 2025 Alberta JR PDGA points champion. The PDGA assigns points when playing in sanctioned events and they build up throughout the season. A high number of points means the person has played a lot of tournaments, played in more difficult tournaments or played in higher divisions or a combination. It is now our custom to award this person with their own jersey.
For more information on how PDGA points are accumulated - see here: https://www.pdga.com/points
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Check out the Airdrie Disc Golf Club, our partner for this tournament:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/airdriediscgolfclub/
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Thanks to our sponsors and supporters - please review the photos section.
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This tournament will be a "true amateur event", as defined by the PDGA. Trophies will be awarded to top finishers in each division. We will ensure the combined retail value of the player packs will meet or exceed the value of the Tier-required minimum payout - most likely 100% of the net registration fee or higher.
https://www.pdga.com/td/true-amateur
Pass-through fees will include $3/player PDGA fee.
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Title sponsor - $500 minimum.
$50 donation - name/business name mentioned on the DiscGolfScene registration page, social media and at the tournament.
$100 donation - the above, plus get a sign by tournament central.
$150+ donation - the above, plus a hole sponsor sign and may add promotional items to the player pack (e.g. sticker for your business, business card, coupon, magnet, etc)
CONTACT Eric at [email redacted] about sponsorship.
July 1, 2026
///// CANADA DAY! \\
-2 ROUNDS all divisions / 18 hole layout
-Short tees - younger divisions
-Long tees - older divisions
*Split will be determined closer to tournament day; suggestions welcome.
SNACKS PROVIDED
LUNCH PROVIDED (depending on budget)
BONUS CHALLENGES / PRIZES
Lunch - want to sponsor it? Let us know.
Divisions - 'M' means mixed - females can join.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR BEGINNERS:
---
All skill levels welcome, but if you are new/beginner, please contact us to ask about coaching and advice. We also suggest you play to your age group if you are a beginner (don't go up a division).
Practice:
https://www.aydg.ca/post/practice-makes-perfect-sample-practice-session
---
Player pack TBD.
We will aim for at least 3-4 items.
---
The 5th annual Alberta JR Disc Golf Championship welcomes all juniors from across the province (and out of province!) to come challenge yourself and become Alberta's JUNIOR champion!
Congrats to Kieran Anderson on last year's 2025 win!
Airdrie Ace Race 2025 footage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0bNlMUjZ-U
[Not the same, but it's the only video we could find!]
---
DETERMINING PDGA PLAYING AGE:
PDGA age is based on the YEAR of birth, NOT the birthday. So whatever age they will be on their birthday during the calendar tour year is their PDGA age for that entire calendar tour year and determines their eligibility for age-based divisions.
EXAMPLE:
If a 10 year old player will turn 11 at anytime during the calendar year, their PDGA age is 11 for that entire calendar year so they must play in a Junior ≤12 division (or higher). So they could do MJ12, MJ15, MJ18. They cannot do MJ06, MJ08, MJ10. The 'M' means mixed, so any gender can sign up. There are also the female divisions if one chooses those (e.g. FJ10).
As per PDGA rules anyone younger than 13 years must be chaperoned by an adult (PDGA Competition Manual...1.13 Youth Safety, Sec B.).
Although a two round tournament, in line with PDGA policy, participants age 10 or under can choose to play one round (PDGA Competition Manual...1.13 Youth Safety, Sec E.). HOWEVER, let us know ASAP if that is your preference (email: [email redacted]). As much as possible please try to complete at least one full round, preferably round 1.
----
+ 2026 Most Improved Player Award (For divisions playing 2 rounds) +
Last year, the 2025 Most Improved player award went to Noah Anderson! Congrats!
This award will go to the player showing the biggest percent improvement from their last year 2025 AB JR Championship scores. The youth with the biggest gain when comparing the two will be the winner -- and they should, as they improved the most! Must have played all two rounds in 2025 and must play all two rounds in 2026.
+ 2025 AB JR Points Champion +
The 2024 Points Champion was Jackson Pease! With 2025 all wrapped up, we will honor the 2025 Alberta JR PDGA points champion. The PDGA assigns points when playing in sanctioned events and they build up throughout the season. A high number of points means the person has played a lot of tournaments, played in more difficult tournaments or played in higher divisions or a combination. It is now our custom to award this person with their own jersey.
For more information on how PDGA points are accumulated - see here: https://www.pdga.com/points
---
Check out the Airdrie Disc Golf Club, our partner for this tournament:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/airdriediscgolfclub/
---
Thanks to our sponsors and supporters - please review the photos section.
---
This tournament will be a "true amateur event", as defined by the PDGA. Trophies will be awarded to top finishers in each division. We will ensure the combined retail value of the player packs will meet or exceed the value of the Tier-required minimum payout - most likely 100% of the net registration fee or higher.
https://www.pdga.com/td/true-amateur
Pass-through fees will include $3/player PDGA fee.
---
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Title sponsor - $500 minimum.
$50 donation - name/business name mentioned on the DiscGolfScene registration page, social media and at the tournament.
$100 donation - the above, plus get a sign by tournament central.
$150+ donation - the above, plus a hole sponsor sign and may add promotional items to the player pack (e.g. sticker for your business, business card, coupon, magnet, etc)
CONTACT Eric at [email redacted] about sponsorship.
Refund policy
Alberta Youth Disc Golf is responsible for all refund requests. Refunds will be handled on a case by case basis, in line with PDGA rules. We do encourage participants and families not to request a refund so that the funds may be put towards future AYDG events and activities. Thank you.