About the Project
Opening disc golf to more people
GLIDE is a European cooperation project exploring how grassroots sport can become more inclusive, accessible and connected to the communities around it.
What is GLIDE?
GLIDE (Grassroots Links for Inclusion, Diversity and Engagement through Sport) uses disc golf as a simple, low-cost and adaptable sport to create more inclusive and accessible opportunities for physical activity.
By working at the grassroots level, we help local clubs, organisations and communities open the game to people who face barriers to sport and participation.
Why Disc Golf?
Low-cost
Minimal equipment, often free to play on public courses.
Easy to learn
Simple rules make it easy to get started.
Adaptable
Can be played by people of different ages and abilities.
Outdoors
Encourages activity in nature with benefits for body and mind.
Who we focus on
GLIDE focuses on four groups that continue to face barriers to participation in sport and physical activity.
Women & Girls
Creating more welcoming spaces and opportunities to get involved.
Older Adults
Promoting active ageing and a fun, low-impact way to stay moving.
People with disabilities
Exploring adaptations and inclusive approaches to ensure everyone can participate.
People with low incomes
Reducing financial barriers and building inclusive, community-based opportunities.
How GLIDE works
From learning to local action – together.
Connect
Build partnerships between disc golf organisations, local clubs and community organisations.
Support
Strengthen the skills and resources of clubs to plan inclusive outreach activities.
Act
Design and implement tailored activities for underrepresented groups in local communities.
Share
Collect experiences, identify best practices and share toolkits and guidance across Europe.
Our Objectives at a Glance
Increase awareness
Raise awareness of disc golf as an accessible, health-enhancing sport for all.
Strengthen clubs
Support local disc golf clubs with tools, resources and training to run inclusive programmes.
Create opportunities
Introduce people from underrepresented groups to disc golf through local activities.
Share knowledge
Develop practical tools, guides and best practices through the GLIDE Portal.
Build partnerships
Strengthen connections between clubs and organisations working with disadvantaged groups.
Improve accessibility
Establish equipment lending and other accessibility measures at local level.
Who is behind GLIDE?
10
Partner Organisations
8
European Countries
1
Shared Goal
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