Canadian Women’s Disc Golf event to make historic debut in Paris

Paris Independent Staff

Some of Canada's top female disc golfers will be in Paris this weekend as the community hosts a marquee event on the national disc golf calendar for the first time.

The inaugural Canadian Women's Event (CWE) in Paris will take place June 20 at the Dwayne Bereziuk Disc Golf Course at the Green Lane Sports Complex, marking the first time the nationwide tournament series has been held locally.

The Canadian Women's Event is an annual initiative designed to celebrate and promote women in disc golf at every level of competition. Since launching in 2021, tournaments have been hosted at courses across the country throughout May and June, helping introduce new players to the sport while providing competitive opportunities for experienced athletes.

Hosted by local disc golfer Shelley Kingma-Kitchen and sponsored by Discy Chicks Disc Golf, the Paris tournament has already attracted more than 60 competitors across 19 divisions. The field includes nine professional players, five junior competitors and several age-protected divisions, with participants ranging in age from six to 85 years old.

The one-day, two-round tournament is expected to draw players from across Ontario and beyond, showcasing both the growth of disc golf and the increasing participation of women in the sport.

Kingma-Kitchen, a certified and highly active competitor with the Professional Disc Golf Association, has become a familiar face within the Canadian disc golf community. In addition to competing at a high level, she has been a strong advocate for growing the sport locally and supporting junior athletes.

The tournament begins with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m., with the second round scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. Spectators are welcome to attend and watch competitors navigate the challenging course throughout the day.

Organizers say the event is about more than competition. It is also an opportunity to build community, encourage participation and showcase female athletes in a sport that continues to gain popularity across Canada.

Adding to the community focus, proceeds from the tournament will be donated to Nova Vita Women's Shelter in Brantford.