Grab your discs and mark your calendars — DiscIn is bringing the 2nd Annual Empowerment Open to Frisco, Colorado on Saturday, July 25, 2026, and this year's tournament is once again raising money for a cause worth celebrating: Wandering Women International, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering women and girls around the world.
A Round for a Reason
The Empowerment Open isn't just about birdies and bogeys. Every registration helps fund Wandering Women International's work providing school scholarships, business grants, health supplies, food, and clothing to women and girls in need. It's proof that a great day on the course can also be a great day for someone halfway around the world.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
- Location: Frisco Peninsula Rec Area, Frisco, CO
- Host: DiscIn
- Format: Singles tournament, one round of play
- Registration deadline: July 23 at 12:00 AM MDT
Divisions & Pricing
| Division | Format | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| SHRT | 9-hole, beginner-friendly (holes 19–27) | $40 |
| LNG | Full 18-hole course | $50 |
Whether you're a first-timer looking for a laid-back nine holes or a seasoned player ready for the full 18, there's a division built for you. New to the game? Check out our beginner-friendly discs to make sure you're set up for a smooth first round, or read our guide on choosing your first disc golf discs if you're still figuring out plastics and flight numbers.
What's Included
Every players gets a tournament stamped disc, a tech shirt, various other swag valued at over 100% of registration thanks to sponsors! Prizes will also be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and — in true disc golf spirit — last place in each division.
Want to build out your bag before tournament day? Browse our full disc lineup, or check out our tips on building your ultimate disc golf bag.
Schedule for the Day
Long Division (18 Holes)
- Check-in: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
- Player meeting: 8:45 AM
- Tee off: 9:15 AM
Short Division (9 Holes)
- Check-in: 8:00 AM – 9:20 AM
- Player meeting: 9:30 AM
- Tee off: 10:00 AM
Player Party & Awards
Both divisions wrap up together at 1:00 PM at Red Mountain Grill in Dillon, where prizes will be handed out and everyone can swap stories from the course.
Tournament nerves? You're not alone — our article on disc golf's mental game for amateurs has a few tricks for staying loose through 18 holes.
Why It Matters
DiscIn believes disc golf is more than a sport — it's a community. Partnering with Wandering Women International lets that community amazing things beyond the course. Wandering Women International's mission centers on purposeful travel and giving back, funding projects like school scholarships, business grants, water filtration, and health supplies for women and girls who need them most.
Ready to Play?
Space is limited to 60 players, and spots are filling up. Here's how to get involved:
- Register for the 2nd Annual Empowerment Open →
- Learn more about the tournament →
- Learn more about Wandering Women International →
Come throw some plastic, meet fellow disc golfers, and help change lives — all in one Saturday. Making a weekend of it? Here's what else to check out in Summit County beyond skiing while you're in town.
Have questions about the tournament? Reach out to Tournament Director Jeff Kirk through the tournament contact page, or contact DiscIn directly — we're at 200 Ryan Gulch Road in Silverthorne, CO.