About
The NYCDGA is dedicated to growing a diverse and inclusive community of disc golfERS in New York City to bring the benefits of the sport to everyone.
The NYCDGA is dedicated to growing the sport of disc golf in New York City. Our goals are to provide disc golfers and newcomers with opportunities to play and compete by creating a diverse community of players; to make the sport accessible to all residents with educational outreach programs in parks and schools; and to serve local communities with initiatives like park clean-ups.
Volunteering Initiatives
At the heart of our mission is service to community and devotion to education. In the current year, we have organized 15+ volunteer days—over once a month—for things like park clean ups, where over 50 volunteers have removed 120 of bags of trash from public parks. As a part of our outreach we have held educational programs at 9 local schools introducing over 300 local students to disc golf. Our community efforts are meant to ensure that disc golf is more than a pastime—but a catalyst for positive change and community building.
Create Opportunities to Play Disc Golf
The NYCDGA is organized around providing and fostering a community of disc golfers in the city. We organize disc golf leagues, tournaments, and other events; bag tag leagues, as well as, continuously create opportunities for diversifying the sport.
Growing the Marketplace
The NYCDGA is dedicated to creating a NYC-based market for disc golf-related enterprises. As a part of that we partner with local businesses to help serve disc golfers, as well as provide opportunities for local disc golf companies to build a base of support, ensuring visibility, exposure, and opportunities to showcase products.
NYCDGA structure
The NYC DGA is organized into 9 committees that are driven and managed by members.
The committees are:
- Advocacy & Partnerships: Spearheada disc golf adoption in NYC through partnerships and advocacy efforts (physical places to play, partner programming, etc.)
- MARKETING & DESIGN: Shapes and maintains the NYCDGA brand across email, web, signage, merch, and on-course assets to drive growth and recognition.
- Technology & Systems Builds and maintains the tools that power NYCDGA operations, including membership workflows, tracking systems, and internal platforms.
- membership Grows, tracks, and supports members by managing JoinIt, and member communication touchpoints.
- Programming & events Plans and executes tournaments, leagues, maintenance days, and special events, ensuring strong turnout and smooth on-site operations.
- Education & Youth Programs Expands access to disc golf through school partnerships and youth programming that builds the next generation of players.
- Treasury and Administration Oversees financial reporting, budgeting, reimbursements, and core organizational systems to keep the nonprofit stable and compliant.
- Development Secures funding through grants, sponsorships, and fundraising efforts to sustain and expand NYCDGA initiatives.
- Social media & Content Creates and manages content across platforms to grow awareness, highlight events, and showcase the community and its impact.
Interested in joining a committee? Reach out
2025 NYCDGA Leadership
THE BOARD
Alex Bender
Executive Director, Treasury & Administration, Advocacy & Partnerships
Curtiss calleo
Marketing & Design
Cole Entress
Development
MATT MINGLE
Education & Youth Programs
NATHAN MUNSTER
Executive Director, Treasury & Administration, Social Media & Content
CARLOS PENA
Membership, Social Media & Content
KALTEN WALTER
Programming & Events
ANDREW WITHERSPOON
Technology & Systems
Financials/
Annual Impact Report
Want to see how we’ve been impacting New York City? Our Annual Impact Report highlights our accomplishments, financial performance, and goals for the future.
JOIN THE NYCDGA leadership
The NYCDGA Leadership is looking for members who are ready to contribute to the club and grow our community. Bring your passion, ideas, and energy.