March- April 2007

2007 MADC Bag Tag Challenge

04/25/07 - The first round of MADC Bag Tags will be distributed on May 5th at Vallarta-Ast Disc Golf Course @ 12:30.

You must be a current Madison Area Disc Club member to participate. If you are not a Club member and would like to join and participate in the Bag Tag Challenges throughout the summer, membership forms will be available before the start of the Bag Tag Challenge.

For more information head over to the MADC Forum Bag Tag Challenge Board

Tuesday Night Handicap League

04/23/07 - Starting May 1st the Tuesday Night Handicap Singles League will be starting up at Hiestand Park Disc Golf Course.

The format is One round - 18 holes Anyone can play. You will be assigned a handicap at the beginning of the round. In addition: Qualify for the "Monthly Showcase 18" Each week earn points to qualify for the showcase.

The top four point earners for the four-week series will qualify for the "Showcase 18" foursome, which will be taped and will air on WYOU Madison Community Television (cable access channel 4). Participation is entirely voluntary.

For more information go to the Tuesday Handicap Singles League Forum Thread

Adopt-A-Hole

04/23/07 - There are still holes available at both the Elver Park and Hiestand Park Disc Golf Course's.

Sign-up to Adopt-A-Hole as an individual or as a group. Either way it's a great way to help keep the disc golf courses clean.

To Adopt-A-Hole you can email the Adopt-A-Hole Coordinator or go to the Adopt-A-Hole Page for more information.

Hiestand Park Disc Golf Course is OPEN

04/21/07 - The Madison Disc Golf Season is NOW OPEN

Thanks to the hard work of many MADC members, the Hiestand Disc Golf Course baskets were installed today.

A big THANK YOU to all the disc golfers who stayed off of the course while the baskets were out of the ground. This allowed the course to be installed earlier then the Club had previously planned.

Hiestand Park Disc Golf Course WORK DAY

04/17/07 - There will be a work day on Saturday, April 21st @ Hiestand Park starting at 9:37.

This is also Earth Day weekend so come help and do your part in getting the course ready for the season.

You can find out more by about specific tasks by Clicking Here

We hope to see you on April 21st. Club members who help will be eligible to receive entry into the year end Basket Raffle.

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Membership Drive

04/12/07 - The 2007 Spring Membership Drive, It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Membership Drive starts TODAY!

Now is the time to JOIN/Renew membership in the Madison Area Disc Club at the Spring Membership discounted prices. Just fill out the MADC Membership Form and send it in.

In 2007 there are even more opportunities for your participation, including an expanded Adopt-A-Hole program, including both Elver Park and Hiestand Park, and the very new Mad Tag Challenge.

Included with your membership you will recieve: a MADC disc, a MADC Mad Tag , and a MADC Sticker. For more information about the MADC membership benefits Click Here

Not only do you get all of those goodies, but you will have the opportunity to win a basket! To find out more about how you could win a basket Click Here

2007 WI Tour Warm Up in Janesville

04/09/07 - On April 14th and 15th the 2007 WI Tour Warm Up will be held at Lustig Park in Janesville. More information can be found by Clicking Here

Adopt-A-Hole 2007

03/27/07 - As the Madison disc golf season approaches it is once again time for individuals and/or groups to sign up for a hole as part of the 2007 Adopt-A-hole program.

This year the MADC Board has expanded the program to include both Elver Park Disc Golf Course or Hiestand Park Disc Golf Course.

The Madison Area Disc Club is responsible for the trash removal and maintenance of both Madison disc golf courses. Please help the Club out by volunteering to help with the trash removal at either of the city's courses.

For more information about the Adopt-A-Hole program Click Here

MADC Forum

03/27/07 - If you want to chat with Madison area disc golfers about whats going on with the areas disc golf courses, or what tournaments are coming up, or anything else disc golf related the MADC Forum is the place to go.

It is Free and easy to become a member of the MADC Forum, so easy some would even say a caveman could do it.

If you haven't joined yet click on the MADC Forum Link and take a look at whats happening and then join the MADC online community.

Saturday Random Draw Doubles League

03/27/07 - For the next two weeks,3/31 and 4/7, league will be at Lustig Park in Janesville at 10 a.m. This will be run by disc golfers from Janesville.

Starting on 4/14 and until Token Creek Disc Golf Course goes back in, league will be held at the Baraboo Lions Disc Golf Course in Baraboo at 10 a.m.

To discuss or find out more about Saturday morning leagues read the Saturday AM League - 2007 thread on the MADC Forum

Next MADC Club Meeting

03/27/07 - The next MADC Club Meeting will be held on Monday, April 9, 2007 @ 6:30pm @ Madison's Pinney Branch Library

Club meetings are open to everyone. These meetings will give you an opportunity to learn more about the club and plans for the upcoming season. You can also share your thoughts and ideas with the Board of Directors about disc sports in the Madison Area

Hiestand Park Disc Golf Course CLOSED

03/13/07 - The baskets will be removed from Hiestand starting this morning.

Please help the course get ready for the upcoming season by NOT playing Hiestand until it is back in the ground.

Baskets will be going back in the ground when the ground has dried up and the grass is begining to green. The goal of the club is to have the course back in the ground as soon as possible. Please help us by not playing Hiestand until it has been reopened.

Watch this website or the Forum for further course updates. You can also check the Area Courses link to find out what other area courses are open.

Saturday Random Draw Doubles League

03/13/07 - Because of Hiestand Disc Golf Course being Closed, Saturday Random Draw Doubles League will meet this weekend at Crystal Lake Park in Beaver Dam. Start time will remain the same, 10:00 A.M.

Next MADC Club Meeting

03/01/07 - The next MADC Club Meeting will be held on Monday, March 12, 2007 @ 6:30pm @ Madison's Pinney Branch Library

Minutes from the last meeting can be viewed by clicking here.

Club meetings are open to everyone. These meetings will give you an opportunity to learn more about the club and plans for the upcoming season. You can also share your thoughts and ideas with the Board of Directors about disc sports in the Madison Area