What's an affiliate club? Affiliate Clubs to the BC Disc Sports is a designation for disc golf clubs in British Columbia that meet a certain set of criteria. As part of this designation they have certain benefits.
Why become an affiliate club? Part of being an affiliate club with the BCDS means you will have access to benefits as a club that you may not otherwise have the ability to be involved in.
Criteria: 1. Clubs that have submitted their membership list and membership dues and are in good standing with the BCDS. 2. The clubs run at least one community charity event per year a. Ice Bowl b. Food Bank donation tag round c. Etc…
Benefits: 1. Clubs' board of directors are covered under our group insurance plan for posted events on the BCDS calendar. 2. Cooperative Fundraising Opportunities with custom stamped apparel, discs, and other disc golf related gear. 3. Access to group funds for course installation, upgrades or new disc golf related initiatives for your community. 4. Access to portable rental equipment. 5. Tournament Director resources. 6. Supporting a body that has the ability to host National and International Events. 7. Access to our experienced team, including a Community Liaison who has successfully worked with and installed municipal courses.
If a club is unable to meet the conditions of the program, they will not be in good standing until they are able to meet the criteria.