SPORTS
UO DISC GOLF TEAM TO
FUNDRAISE FOR NATIONALS
For the fi rst time in school history, the 13th ranked UO disc golf
team is sending its men’s A-team, men’s B-team and a women’s
team to the National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships April
16-19 in North Augusta, S.C. The team is holding a fundraising
tournament Saturday April 5 to raise money for the trip. The “Duck
Chuck” begins at 9 am and holes will span much of campus. Any-
one is welcome to participate.
Paul Fraser, an integral part of a team that has grown from fi ve
players last season to 25 this year, is excited about the fundraiser’s
ability to teach people how to play and help the team.
“The idea is that it’s fun for disc golfers and fun for non-disc
golfers,” Fraser says. “Last year it was really great to see guys that
we know bring their wives and kids along. Everyone gets to play.
We designed this to be a family-friendly, totally accessible event
that everyone can have fun at.”
Fraser estimates that between $2,300 and $2,500 was raised at
last year’s event. The team is also using Indiegogo crowdfunding,
having raised $528 thus far. To cover expenses in their quest to
come back with a national championship trophy in hand, Fraser
estimates $3,000 more needs to be raised.
“I am confi dent that our community will do what it always does,
which is come out of the woodwork, show up to support the team
and have a good time doing it,” Fraser says. “I think if somebody
doesn’t already have plans Saturday they should make plans be-
cause this is going to be fun.”
For more information on the Indiegogo campaign and how to
contribute, visit wkly.ws/1pu. For more information on the Duck
Chuck, visit its Facebook page at wkly.ws/1pv. — Nick Poust
JESSICA BOONE, A MEMBER OF THE WOMEN’S DISC
GOLF TEAM HEADING FOR A NATIONAL COMPETITION,
PLAYS A ROUND AT DEXTER DISC GOLF COURSE
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