Affiliate your club with ADG

Affiliating your club with Australian Disc Golf (ADG) is the formal way to connect your club to the national peak body for disc golf in Australia. It opens the door to insurance coverage, grants, event sanctioning, and a range of other support. The process is straightforward. Here’s everything you need to know before you get in touch.

Who can affiliate?

Most disc golf groups are welcome to apply. Your club doesn’t need to be an incorporated association: informal groups and unincorporated clubs can affiliate too. What matters is that your primary purpose is to support disc golf somewhere in Australia, and that your club is recognised by the relevant state-based organisation or ADG state representative.

All affiliates must adhere to ADG’s policies, including our safeguarding obligations — more on that below. You can read the full Club Affiliation Policy before you apply.

What’s in it for your club?

Insurance coverage Coverage under AFDA insurance policies through ADG, giving your members and events peace of mind.
Event sanctioning The ability to host events on the ADG Tour, from local leagues through to B-tier and A-tier tournaments.
Grants access Eligibility to apply for funding through ADG’s grant schemes, as well as external grants that require an incorporated body or national-level support.
ADG resources Continuing access to the full suite of resources ADG develops for clubs including event guides, promotional materials, safeguarding tools, and more.
National directory listing Your club will be listed on the ADG website, making it easier for new players to find you.
National representation A seat at the table. Affiliated clubs are invited to the ADG AGM and contribute to the direction of disc golf in Australia.

Safeguarding expectations

ADG takes child safety seriously. All affiliated clubs must nominate a Child Safety Delegate who holds a current Working With Children Check (WWCC) valid for their state.

In practice, anyone in a position of authority over children including Tournament Directors, coaches, and volunteers needs a valid WWCC. If you think your club may struggle to meet this requirement, it’s worth resolving that before applying.

What you’ll need to provide

When you get in touch, please include the following details:

  • Club name
  • Geographic location
  • Primary contact — name, email, and phone number
  • Secondary contact — name, email, and phone number
  • Club website or Facebook page
  • Club logo (if you have one — we’ll display it on the ADG clubs page)

How the process works

1
Submit your details Use the contact form below to send through your club information. We’ll acknowledge receipt and let you know what happens next.
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State rep endorsement ADG will seek an endorsement of your application from your relevant state representative. They know the local community and play an important role in the process.
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Board review and vote With endorsement in hand, your application goes to the ADG Board for review and a formal vote. The Board meets monthly. Please allow up to four weeks for a result, depending on timing.
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You’re in If approved, we’ll be in touch to confirm your affiliation, get your club listed on the website, and point you to the resources you need to get started.

Staying affiliated

Affiliation is renewed annually. To maintain your affiliation, your club must:

  • Continue to meet the eligibility criteria
  • Submit an annual activity report to your state representative by October each year
  • Have a representative attend the ADG AGM, or send apologies if unable to attend
  • Reaffiliate each year and update details as necessary

If your club is no longer able to meet these requirements, please let us know in writing so we can manage the process appropriately.

Sanctioning fees

There is no cost to affiliate. For sanctioned events, ADG charges a small per-player fee to cover insurance and ADG costs. Full details are available in Section 7 of the Tournament Directors Guide. Come-and-try days and similar introductory activities can be fee-free — just let your state rep know and make sure the event is advertised.

Useful resources

Before you get in touch, you might find these helpful:

Ready to get started? Use the contact form to send through your details and we’ll be in touch.

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