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20–22 January 2028Heinola · KippisRegistration opens 9 Nov 2026

Winter Disc Golf

at Finland’s most extensive disc golf center
Register from 9 November →See the programme

Pairs and individual at the Heinola DiscGolfPark World, Kippis, under PDGA rules with winter adaptations. Open to everyone. A pefect second or third sports for all participants.

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Holes
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Winter Disc Golf at a glance

Pairs and singles. In the snow.

Heinola DiscGolfPark World also known as Kippis, is one of the largest disc golf centres in the world. The Games are played on the Kippis Am course in full winter: snow on the fairways, extra lights when needed, the same chains as in summer.

Host city
Heinola
35 km from Lahti
Venue
Heinola DiscGolfPark World
Everyone knows it as Kippis
Dates
20–22 Jan 2028
Open day Thu, pairs Fri, singles Sat
Events
Pairs
Friday 21 January, rounds 1-2
 
Individual
Saturday 22 January · rounds 1–2
Rules
PDGA
+ winter and local adaptations
Course
Kippis Am
18 holes · Par 3 on every hole
Divisions
30+
Set in the regulations
Entry
225 €
Up to 3 sports
The events

Pick your event. Or both.

Two events, one entry. Your age on 31 December 2027 sets your individual class.

How to enter ↓
Pairs Two players, one score
30+ Age
FormatBest shot: both players throw, the pair plays on from the better lie RoundsTwo rounds of 18 holes, aggregate strokes CLASSESWomen's pairs, men's pairs, mixed pairs, ten-year classes: 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60+
2Players
2 x 18Holes
1Day
MedalsFriday 21 January
Individual Two rounds
30+ Age
FormatStroke play RoundsTwo rounds of 18 holes, aggregate strokes ClassesWomen and men, ten-year classes: 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60+
2Rounds
2 x 18Holes
1Day
MedalsSaturday 22 January

Divisions, round formats and the start system are confirmed in the regulations.

Programme

Three days in Heinola.

Free training and an open day on Thursday, pairs on Friday, individual rounds on Saturday. Heinola hosts the hockey finals the same week.

Winter Disc Golf in the 10 Games days

14.1.
15.1.
16.1.
17.1.
18.1.
19.1.
20.1.
21.1.
22.1.
23.1.
GamesTrainingCeremonies, free
DayProgrammeAlso on
Fri 14 JanDAY 0—Opening Ceremony Lahti Sports Center
Sat 15 JanDAY 1—Winner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub
Sun 16 JanDAY 2—Winner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub
Mon 17 JanDAY 3—Winner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub
Tue 18 JanDAY 4—Winner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub
Wed 19 JanDAY 5—Winner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub
Thu 20 JanDAY 6Free training · Promotion Day for all Heinola Disc Golf Park · TrainingWinner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub
Fri 21 JanDAY 7Pairs Heinola Disc Golf ParkWinner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub
Sat 22 JanDAY 8Singles Heinola Disc Golf ParkWinner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub
Sun 23 JanDAY 9—Farewell Party Lahti Sports Center
Open day

Thursday 20 January. Free training on the competition course for every competitor, included in your entry. Loan discs for anyone trying the sport.

Briefing

At the start area before every round. Course setup, winter adaptations, start format and scoring.

START LISTS

Groups and start lists on masters2028.com before the Games. Changes for weather, daylight or safety at the briefing and online.

Programme status, October 2026. Preliminary, subject to entries and the final start lists.

How it is played

PDGA rules. Winter edition.

The events follow the PDGA Official Rules of Disc Golf, with local and winter adaptations in the WWMG regulations. What matters on the course:

Snowy fairways, frozen baskets, and the same chains.
Rules

PDGA Official Rules of Disc Golf and the PDGA Competition Manual, current edition.

RULINGS

Made in the group. Unclear cases go to the Tournament Director, whose decision is final.

Winter adaptions

Such as discs lost in snow. Presented at the briefing before each round and in the start lists.

ROUNDS AND START

A morning round and an afternoon round each day. Shotgun start or tee times, depending on entries, published with the start lists.

Course setup

Tee positions follow the snow conditions and are shown in the start lists.

Divisions

Age divisions from 30, set in the regulations.

Discs

Bring your own or rent from us. Bright colours are easier to find in the snow.

Organiser

The events are run with Kippis in co-operation with the City of Heinola.

Fair play

The WMS anti-doping rules and the WADA Code apply.

Entry & price

225 €. Up to three sports.

One fee for the whole Games. Enter Winter Disc Golf and add up to two more sports on the same registration, schedule permitting, at no extra fee.

Game entry225 €per athlete, VAT 13.5 % included
2nd and 3rd sport0 €on the same entry, schedule permitting
Good to knowWinter Disc Golf counts as one of your three sports. The fee rises in steps after the opening window. No early-bird discount.
Register from 9 November→
  1. Pre-registration — closedFree, not binding. Pre-registered athletes get the first week of registration before everyone else.
  2. Register and pay — from 1 November 2026Create your account, add Winter Disc Golf to the basket and pay. Add up to two more sports on the same entry.
  3. Pick your eventsChoose your events inside the sport. You can change them from your own page until entries close.
  4. Your entry is confirmedYour entry is confirmed straight away. Pairs name their partner on the entry.
  5. Open day — 20 January 2028Free training on the course, and the first tee on Friday.
Opens1 November 2026The first week is reserved for pre-registered athletes, then open to everyone. First come, first served.
ClosesSet sport by sportThe entry deadline for winter disc golf is published with the competition regulations in October 2026.
Late entriesUntil 31 December 2027Only where places remain. Late fee applies. Cancellation and refund terms are published with registration.
What is included

One registration. The whole Games.

The same package in every sport.

  • Competition entryYour events and the official training
  • AccreditationAthlete pass for the whole Games period
  • Welcome packageCollected at the Games Centre in Lahti, transit card included
  • Opening and Farewell Ceremony14 and 23 January, also open for your companions
  • Medal ceremoniesAt the Winner's Celebration in Lahti
  • Timing & resultsOfficial results online
  • Transport ratesLocal transport at WWMG rates. More info 2027.

Extra services, photos and evening tickets are sold as add-ons in the shop. Full list of what every registration includes.

Venue

Kippis in Heinola.

Heinola DiscGolfPark World, next to Heinola Sports Park and the ice hall, close to the city centre. The course is set for winter by the course designer. The other Kippis courses stay in normal use.

Kippasuo Disc Golf ParkHeinola

A lit forest course, in full winter.

The course runs through snowy forest on the edge of Heinola.

Stay in Heinola or in Lahti, and take the shuttle to the evening celebrations.

CourseKippis Am: 18 holes, par 3
From Lahti≈ 35 km · 35 min
StayHeinola or Lahti
Also in HeinolaWWMG Ice Hockey
Heinola host city page→All host cities
Host cityHeinolaThe town on the lake, with the hockey finals and the disc golf.Heinola host city page →Plan the tripCity of HeinolaThings to do, places to eat and where to stay.heinola.fi ↗
BookOfficial accommodation & transportReserved Games inventory in Lahti and the region. Airport transfers and the Games Mobility Pass.Host City Marketplace →
Downloads

Files for your entry.

Everything you need before you enter, in one place. Files are updated here, and the version date is on the first page of every file.

  • PDF nvitation to compete and sports informationOrganisers, eligibility, events, format, programme, rules, entry and cancellation. Version: October 2026. Download
  • PDF Programme, tee times and course mapDay-by-day programme with start times. Coming Oct 2026
  • PDF Venue guide · KippisGetting there, layout, warm-up, food, spectators and the shuttle timetable. Autumn 2027
  • PDF Athlete information sheet · Games timeDaily practical information during the Games. Published in January 2028. Jan 2028
  • T&C General terms and conditionsRegistration, cancellation, refunds, late fee and insurance for all sports. Read
Questions about disc golf?Write to the disc golf team:
[email protected]
Put "Winter Disc Golf" in the subject line and the sport team answers within a few days.
Winter Disc Golf FAQ

Before you enter.

The questions disc golfers ask us most. General Games questions are in the main FAQ.

How do pairs register?
Pair events are for two people: figure skating pairs, ice dance and disc golf pairs. Each partner registers and pays their own entry.
  1. Add the sport to your basket.
  2. Choose the pair event.
  3. Write your partner’s name in the sport form.
  4. Your partner does the same with your name.
Don’t know your partner yet? Leave the name empty and add it later in My entries, in your sport form. Enter a pair event only if you are competing with a partner.
Do I need a PDGA membership?

No. Winter disc golf is open to everyone aged 30 or over. Club membership is recommended, not required.

How are the divisions set?

Individual: women and men in ten-year classes 30–39, 40–49, 50–59 and 60+, by your age on 31 December 2027. You can choose to play in a younger class. Pairs: women's, men's and mixed pairs, one class each, all 30+.

Can I play pairs and individual?

Yes. Both events are on one entry.

What happens if my disc disappears in the snow?

The winter adaptations to the PDGA rules cover lost discs and other snow situations. They are presented at the briefing before each round. Bring discs in bright colours.

Next

Not only disc golf?

All sports Add a second sport Fourteen winter sports in ten days. Up to three sports on one entry. See all sports→ Host cities Lahti, Heinola, Levi Where to stay, how to get around and what happens every evening. Host cities→ Registration Get in first Pre-registration has closed. Registration opens for everyone on 9 November 2026. Registration starts 9 Nov→