Name: Youth Disc Golf Clinic
Start: 2026-03-14T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-03-14T12:00:00-07:00
Location: Vanderyacht Park

The City of Ferndale's Parks, Recreation, and Trails Advisory Board presents a Youth Disc Golf Clinic at VanderYacht Park on Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This is a FREE event where youth will have the opportunity to learn the basics of disc golf and connect with other members of the Ferndale community. Registration is required as this clinic has a maximum class size of 20 attendees. If the registration form is unavailable, it is because all spots have been reserved. Please note, this is not a drop-off event.
Important information:
This event is FREE and designed for youth ages 6-18 (recommended ages 9-14).
Preregistration is required (www.cityofferndale.org/454/Youth-Disc-Golf-Clinic)
This is NOT a drop-off event. Youth 12 years and younger are required to have a parent/guardian present for the duration of the event. (Parent participation is encouraged!)
Supplies will be provided, thanks to Dip's Discs and Far From Par Disc Golf. Please bring your own water bottle.
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Location: VanderYacht Park (1945 Washington Street, Ferndale)
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (check in begins at 9:00 a.m.)
Register: www.cityofferndale.org/454
About the Instructor: This clinic is taught by Kurt Dolphay, a Whatcom County resident since 2011. Kurt is a father to two girls ages 6 and 10, both of whom also enjoy playing disc golf. Kurt is also a member of the Whatcom Disc Golf Club who played a critical role in the VanderYacht course redesign in 2024. This event is also made possible by the generous support of Far From Par Disc Golf, Whatcom County's only disc golf pro shop dedicated to the sport, and Dip's Discs in Oak Harbor.
From Kurt: "I started playing disc golf in December 2022 and quickly became hooked. This sport has given me a much-needed outlet and has helped me meet some of my best friends around WA and BC. My oldest daughter is my inspiration for these clinics. She is my main disc golf buddy, and we have travelled all over western Washington and British Columbia for tournaments for her. We are blessed with two active Women’s disc golf scenes down south and north of the border. However, the youth scene has been slow to grow here in Whatcom. So, one could say I’m doing these clinics for selfish reasons. Wanting to get more players for my kids to play with."
"My goal for this clinic is to introduce the sport and rules of disc golf to girls and boys. One thing I love about this sport is its low barrier to play. If there is a course nearby, then a player only needs one disc to play. This makes it extremely accessible especially compared to sports like Golf, football, baseball, swimming and ice-skating sports."