The Cupid’s Forester tournament will be played on February 14–15, 2026, in Varaždin, as the 1st round of the Croatian Disc Golf League for the 2026 season. The competition will be played in a format of three rounds of 18 holes.
An expected field of 50 to 70 players from Croatia and neighbouring countries is anticipated.
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Registration
The competition will be held in the following categories and under the following participation conditions:
| Category | Additional information | Awards | Entry fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPO | Open | Top 3 | €25 |
| FPO | Women’s Open | Top 3 | €25 |
| Red | Players with a PDGA rating up to 900 | Winner | €25 |
| Green | Players with a PDGA rating up to 850 | Winner | €25 |
| Purple | Players with a PDGA rating up to 800 | Winner | €15 |
| Juniors | Categories will be opened based on registrations received. For players under 12 years of age, only one round will be played. | Winner | Free |
The number of participants is limited to 72, meaning the competition will be played in a maximum of 18 groups of 4 players.
The entry fee for the MPO, FPO, Red and Green categories includes tournament organisation and operational costs, the fee payable to the Croatian Flying Disc Federation, and prizes for top players.
The entry fee should be paid to the bank account prior to the tournament: Lagoda j.d.o.o., Varaždin, HR6323400091110550349
Exceptionally, if the entry fee is not paid in advance, payment in cash will also be possible at the tournament itself.
Players who pay the entry fee by bank transfer by February 4 are entitled to receive a tournament souvenir.
If a player pays the entry fee by February 4 but later turns out to be unable to participate in the tournament, they are entitled to a refund of €10 + any additional surcharge, and retain the right to collect the souvenir they ordered.
Players in the Purple category who wish to receive a souvenir should pay an additional €10, for a total of €25 + an additional €10 surcharge if they choose a long-sleeve hoodie.
Players in the Junior category who wish to receive a souvenir should pay €10 + an additional €10 surcharge if they choose a long-sleeve hoodie.
| Option | Souvenir | Details | Surcharge |
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| A | Light fleece gloves, black | Tournament logo, personalization – first and last name or nickname, PDGA number | Included |
| B | Buff (neck warmer) | Tournament logo, personalization – first and last name or nickname, PDGA number | Included |
| C | Short-sleeve T-shirt, colour choice | Tournament logo, personalization – first and last name or nickname, PDGA number | Included |
| D | Hoodie, colour choice | Tournament logo, personalization – first and last name or nickname, PDGA number | + €10 |
Players who pay the entry fee by February 4 will be contacted regarding souvenir selection and details.
Tournament results and live scoring will be published on the PDGA event page.
Scores will be entered into the PDGA Live Scorecard system.
Players who are not PDGA members and do not have a rating may play in the Purple category only if they have not previously played PDGA tournaments, or if they have played PDGA tournaments and their last 6 rounds (or fewer if they have not played 6 rounds) average no more than 800 rating points. If those rounds average more than 800, they may play in the Green, Red or MPO / FPO categories. A player without a rating whose last 6 rounds (or fewer) average more than 850 rating points may not play in the Green category and must instead play in Red or MPO / FPO.
Schedule
Preliminary tournament schedule (minor changes possible up to the event):
| Saturday, February 14 | |
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| 8:15 | player gathering |
| 8:45 | players’ meeting |
| 9:15 | start of Round 1 (expected duration approx. 2:45 hours) |
| - | 90-minute break |
| 13:30 | start of Round 2 |
| Sunday, February 15 | |
| 8:15 | player gathering |
| 8:30 - 9:00 | mandatory check-in |
| 9:15 | start of Round 3 |
| - | winners ceremony (around 12:30) |
In case of adverse weather conditions that could slow down play, the start of the competition may be moved to an earlier time (e.g. the players’ meeting starting at 9:00), in order to ensure the tournament finishes before dusk.
Format of Play
The competition will be played in the following format:
| Round | Group formation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Groups will be formed with mixed categories and strength groups determined by PDGA rating. We will try to avoid placing players from the same clubs / countries in the same groups in the first round, in order to encourage social interaction with players they do not usually meet. |
| 2 | Groups will be formed based on results, with mixed categories. In case of tied results after Round 1, players with a lower PDGA number will be ranked higher. |
| 3 | Groups will be formed based on results, without mixing categories. |
Course
The competition will be held at the Drava Forester course, where disc golf competitions have been held regularly since 2012. The course combines technical wooded holes that require precision and a variety of throwing techniques, as well as several open holes that allow players with greater throwing distance to gain an advantage. Major international events have also been played on this course, including the WFDF World Team Championship 2022 and Euro Tour tournaments, at which the world champion Paul McBeth also competed in 2023.
Video footage from these events is available on YouTube.
Hole lengths are adapted to players from Croatia and the region, with par 3 holes ranging approximately from 70 to 120 metres, making the course challenging yet fair for all categories.
The course will consist of 18 holes and will be set up on the grounds adjacent to the Arena Varaždin Sports Hall.
Temporary Disc Golf Park Target baskets will be used for the course setup.
Teeing areas on all holes will be surfaced with artificial turf.
Additional Information
Participant communication
A WhatsApp group will be opened for communication with participants, which they can join via a link sent by email.
Joining the WhatsApp group is not mandatory, but during the tournament all announcements (schedule changes, playing groups, etc.) will be communicated exclusively through this group.
Through this group, participants can notify the organisers if they are running late for the players’ meeting (so they do not have to come to the tournament office in person), report CTP competition results, or inform others if something has been lost or found on the course, etc.
Weather
You can follow the weather forecast for Varaždin on the Yr.no website. In case of bad weather, you may also monitor the lightning radar or the precipitation radar.
As the course is largely located in an old forest, in case of forecast strong winds (over 10 m/s), the competition may be postponed (or relocated to another venue) for the safety of the players.
Parking
A large free parking area is available next to Arena Varaždin (Google Maps location).
Restrooms
Restrooms can be used at the Time-out Bar (Arena, 1st floor).
Tournament center
For this event, we will NOT be able to use the usual VIP hall area (near the tennis courts), as it is occupied.
All tournament gatherings will take place outdoors or at the Time-out Bar within the Arena complex.
Photography
All photos taken during the tournament will be uploaded at the end of each day to a Google Photos album, where they can be downloaded and used for social media.
When posting on Instagram, please use the hashtags #discgolfvarazdin #varazdin #eventbylagoda and tag @lagoda_disc_golf @volim.varazdin
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Ace Pool
All players who wish to participate may contribute €1 in cash, which will be placed into a dedicated collection box. Players wishing to participate in the Ace Pool must pay the €1 before the start of the first round. If a player scores an ace without having paid into the Ace Pool before the start of the first round, they are not eligible for the prize.
A player who scores an ace during the tournament wins the entire Ace Pool prize fund. If two or more players score an ace at the same tournament, the Ace Pool will be split between them.
If no player scores an ace, the Ace Pool carries over to the next Lagoda tournament up to a maximum of €100, and continues to roll over until it is won at a future event.
If the carried-over Ace Pool exceeds €100, any amount above €100 will be transferred into a fund for course maintenance and support of disc golf development.
This Ace Pool is collected at all Lagoda Disc Golf tournaments, and prior to the Cupid’s Forester tournament, the Ace Pool amount stands at €50.
Overachiever
This award is given to the player who, on average, performs the most above their rating (based on current PDGA ratings).
All tournament participants with a PDGA number and active membership are eligible, provided that their rating includes at least 20 recorded rounds.
Prizes and Tournament Respect Raffle
The raffle takes place at the end of the tournament, after the winners ceremony in all categories. The usual main raffle prize is a disc golf backpack.
To be eligible to receive a raffle prize, a player must:
1. Be present at the players’ meeting (your name must be called and you must be present)
2. Have paid the entry fee in advance or during the tournament (no later than the start of the winners ceremony)
3. Complete all rounds scheduled for their category
4. Complete mandatory check-in on time, if specified in the tournament schedule
5. Be present at the winners ceremony
If a player is drawn in the raffle but does not meet all criteria, they are not eligible to receive the prize and another player will be drawn.
The same player may not win a raffle prize at two consecutive tournaments.