Your first round in Canada

1. Three discs

You need a putter, a midrange and a fairway driver. Base plastic is fine for round one.

Buy in Canada (CA$), local pickup possible

Example prices from Wildman Disc Golf — Beginner Friendly when checked on Oct 19, 2026 (CA$, plain link, not an affiliate):

The three singles add up to about CA$53.97 before tax and shipping. Prices and stock change — several beginner molds showed sold out when checked. Wildman local pickup info.

Or a US catalogue (USD)

Infinite Discs lists beginner molds such as the Innova Aviar, Mako3 and Leopard, from about USD $7.39 when checked. See the box below for the Canada shipping note.

Infinite Discs (US catalogue)

Large selection of molds and plastics, with community flight numbers on many discs. Useful when you can't find a mold locally.

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Canada shipping note: Infinite Discs is a US store. Prices are in USD. International orders are not eligible for the domestic free-shipping offer. Shipping does not include Canadian customs duties or taxes — you pay those on delivery (often via the postal service). Most international packages arrive in about 2–4 weeks; some take longer. Bags, backpacks and baskets are not shipped internationally. Sources: Infinite Discs FAQs.

2. Pick a short course

1. Open the Canada disc golf map.
2. Look for courses with many holes under 300 ft, or a 9-hole layout (use the "Mostly short holes" filter).
3. Prefer courses listed as free to play.
4. Skip private or members-only courses until you have access (for example, Niska Paskwâhk in Edmonton is EDGA members only).
5. Confirm hours and access on the linked PDGA, city or club page before you go.

Edmonton starting points (from listed fields, not a ranking): The Hills lists all holes under 300 ft and free on PDGA (EDGA page). Rundle Park lists most holes under 300 ft and free (PDGA). Confirm before you go.

3. Etiquette, short

Wait for the group ahead · Stay behind the thrower · Help look for lost discs · Pack out trash · Respect other park users.

For a longer newcomer list, see club pages such as Disc Golf Calgary — Getting Started.

4. Basic rules

Each hole, throw from the tee until the disc is in the basket; count your throws; lowest total wins. Details and penalties are in the Official Rules of Disc Golf — start with the PDGA introduction.

5. Try a recreational league

• Edmonton: EDGA recreational leagues — membership CA$25, recreational league fee CA$40 (EDGA FAQs). Registration "typically opens in late February or early March." Tuesday Recreation: edga.ca/northwest-league. Confirm on EDGA before paying.
• Elsewhere in Alberta: start from our Alberta courses and clubs page.
• PDGA-sanctioned events are optional later; you don't need a PDGA number for most public park rounds.

PDGA basics

What it is: The Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) is the sport's main governing body. It runs the public course directory, event search, the Official Rules of Disc Golf, and membership. NorthWest Wa is not a PDGA partner or affiliate — we link their public pages for facts only.

How to get a PDGA number: Join on the PDGA's own site. First-time members receive a lifetime PDGA number (see Join or Renew for 2026). Start at Join the PDGA. After you join, your number is in the confirmation email; you can also find it by signing in to your PDGA account. Current fees and membership types are listed on the join page — check there before you pay; we don't restate fees here.

Official links: Courses · Events · Rules · Membership · Join · Membership FAQ

You do not need a PDGA number to play most public park courses. A current membership is typically required to compete in PDGA-sanctioned events — confirm on the event page and PDGA membership FAQ.