Create a Disc Golf CourseMountain City, TN

• Target Population: All Interested Citizens of Johnson County

• Target Problem: Access to Inexpensive Outdoor Physical Activities for Citizens of Johnson County, Tennessee

• Community Partners: Mayor Kevin Parsons and the Town of Mountain City, TN

• Sponsors: East Tennessee State University Department of Rural and Community Health, and the Department of Family Medicine Rural Programs Faculty

• Involved Faculty: Joe Florence, MD, Mike Kimbro, MD, Jim Shine MD

Project Background

• Aaron Tolan’s contact with Mayor Kevin Parsons

• Mayor had interest in building a disc golf course, but lacked knowledge of the game

• Perfect opportunity for a community project

• Ordering supplies: baskets & signs

Planning Phase

• Park map - hole design and layout• Measurements – hole distance• Course Flow – ease of play & accessibility• Marking T pad & Basket locations• Meetings with Town of Mountain City Works Crew

Basket Installation

T – Pad Installation

Grand Opening – Planning & Spreading the Word

• Date – Friday Afternoon August 21, 2009• Fundraising – Department Faculty $420.00• Flyer - Design, Duplication, & Distribution• Media – The Tomahawk, and The Mountain Times

newspapers• Ordering Giveaway Discs & Door Prizes• ETSU Announcement via Email• Video Creation – Philip Aschliman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4_v3nhCQ2g

• Community Center – Flyers for Students• Senior Center – Demonstration & Flyers

Trying it out….

Grand Opening!Friday August 21, 2009

Free discs, demonstrations, and mini-lessons for Grand Opening attendees!

Thanks to Joe Florence, Mike Kimbro,Jim Shine, Kathleen Reece, & ETSU Department of Rural & Community Healthfor donations to distribute free discs!!

Longest Putt Contest

Nathan won a “putter” for the longest putt!

Closest to the Basket Contest

James won a “driver”

AccomplishmentsWe successfully helped the Town of Mountain City

design and construction of a beginner friendly disc golf course.

We organized and promoted a grand opening celebration.

We encouraged Mountain City locals to play the sport by giving away discs to interested attendees.

We encouraged citizens to participate in activities enriching their lives through exposure to the outdoors.

We provided another source of inexpensive entertainment and activity for citizens of Mountain City, TN.

Thank You!! Questions?