Therapeutic Approach

Disc golf offers a fun, engaging, and challenging experience from first time players to veteran players. players are able to engage in healthy competition on various disc golf courses throughout New Mexico. through intentional facilitation players will be able to create their own metaphors that can be applicable to their lives while drawing from the experience on the course.

What to expect 

Disc golf involves a couple of elements into its overall gameplay. players will throw their discs from the tee (start point) then move to where their disc landed. from there they will continue the process of throwing and moving towards the basket which is the end of the hole they are playing. once the disc has come to a complete rest in the basket, they can move on to the next hole on the course. Players will learn their discs flight patterns and how to work with what they have. Also, they will learn fair play, and healthy competition. Disc golf, though a frisbee game has a hiking element to it and any course can range from flat lands to rolling hills, to steep mountainous terrain. Most courses offer and variety of game plays from beginner layouts to advanced to professional. 
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What you need to bring

TRS will provide a variety of discs, score cards, pencils, water, snacks, and some extra layers. If participants have their own gear they are more than welcome to bring them. players are asked to bring comfortable tennis shoes that they don't mind getting dirty or hiking boots during the cold winter season. seasons and weather also play a factor in how to dress and regulate body heat.