25 June 2026
A new disc golf course at Poynter Primary School is proving a hit with students and families, turning frisbee throwing into their new favourite pastime.
Poynter Primary School has an exciting new disc golf course.
Since opening late last year, the nine-hole course has given students the chance to learn the sport in class and continue playing during breaks and after school.
Gareth James, a physical education teacher at Poynter Primary School, led the project to develop the disc golf course and said the feedback from students has been great.
“The more opportunities, the better, and the more sports we can expose students to, the better,” Mr James said.
“We want all students to find a sport they love, and not everyone loves the standard sports like footy and soccer.
“I have a personal background playing disc golf, socially and competitively. I have done basic disc golf lessons at school previously and love it for its many benefits for students.
“These include being a friendly and safe yet competitive sport, its etiquette often missing from traditional team sports, it’s something different, it's quick to learn and it's extremely inclusive. “
Mr James said the installation of the course only took one day, with funding from Community Use of School Sporting Facilities program.
The program launched in 2025 and has supported 111 schools to upgrade facilities, improve equipment and make school sporting infrastructure more accessible to local communities.
Students at the school are already enjoying the new addition to the sporting equipment.
"It's great having a disc golf course at school because it's fun and challenging,” said Year 5 student Liam.
Students have been enjoying the course during school breaks and after school.
“It is so great being able to play whenever I want and it's even close to home, so we can play on the weekend and after school really easily,” he said.
"The disc golf course is fun, and my friends and I often play at recess or lunch. It's nice to have something different to play and it's really fun,” said Year 5 student Elliot.
Mr James said that students use it in PE class, during break times and after school.
“It’s such a community-friendly sport,” he said.
“In today’s modern world, whole family sporting activities usually need a lot of planning, equipment, time or money. Disc golf has none of those demands, and families can rock up to school and play together so freely and easily.”
For more information about the Community Use of School Sporting Facilities program, visit the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport website.