Audience: New League Directors | Level: Beginner | Time: 30 minutes total setup
Quick Answer
Running a weekly on UDisc is free and simple: (1) Apply for a league at udisc.com/leagues/apply, (2) Complete league setup, (3) Create your first event, (4) Share with players. Most leagues are approved instantly and you can create events the same day.
📝 Step 1: Apply for Your League
Go to udisc.com/leagues/apply
Fill out the application (league name, main course, contact info, description)
Submit and wait for approval (usually instant, sometimes 24-48 hours)
📖 Need help? Getting Started: How to Apply for a UDisc League
⚙️ Step 2: Complete League Setup
Once approved, you'll be redirected to League Tools:
Go to General tab and fill in league details
Configure Divisions (optional)
Upload Photos (optional but recommended)
Enable Standings if desired (optional)
⏱️ Time: 10-15 minutes
📖 Need help? Setting up your league
📅 Step 3: Create Your First Event
Go to League Tools → Events → + Create new event
Choose template:
Casual sign up - For check-in only, no pre-registration
Formal sign up - For pre-registration
Set date, time, course, and divisions
Tap Create event
💡 Tip: Create events 1-2 weeks in advance so players can discover them.
📖 Need help? Creating a UDisc League Event
📢 Step 4: Share Your Event
Get the event link:
Go to Events tab in League Tools
Select your event
Tap View/share event quick link
Share with players:
Post on social media
Share in club group chats
Print QR code for course notice board
Email your members
Players can also find events by searching the Events tab in UDisc.
📖 Need help? How to share your event quick link
🎯 Step 5: On Event Day
Players will:
Check in through the UDisc app (starting at midnight on event day)
Create their own cards (if using Casual sign up) or see assigned cards (if you created them)
Keep score in real-time
You can:
Monitor live scoring from the Leaderboard
Send messages to players if needed
Make score corrections if necessary
📖 Need help? Running Your Weekly League: Ongoing Operations
Creating Multiple Weeks at Once
Want to schedule your whole season?
Use the Casual sign up or Formal sign up templates with the recurrence option:
When creating an event, look for recurrence settings
Set up weekly events (e.g., every Wednesday from January-March)
All events are created at once
📖 Learn more: Which league template is right for you
Key Things to Know
It's always free
Running leagues on UDisc is completely free
Players only need a free UDisc account to participate
You can change things week-to-week
Switch courses or layouts
Adjust divisions
Modify formats
Get help from the community
Join the UDisc Landing Zone for tips from other directors
Reach out to support via chat or help@udisc.com
Timeline at a Glance
Task | When | Time Needed |
Apply for league | Before first event | 5 minutes |
Complete setup | After approval | 15 minutes |
Create first event | 1-2 weeks before | 5 minutes |
Share with players | After creating event | 5 minutes |
Event day management | Event day | Varies |
🔗 Related Resources
Getting started:
📖 Getting Started: How to Apply for a UDisc League - Detailed application guide
🧱 Setting up your league - Complete setup walkthrough
Creating events:
📅 Creating a UDisc League Event - Event creation details
📆 Which event template should I choose? - Template comparison
Running your league:
📅 Running Your Weekly League: Ongoing Operations - Week-to-week workflow
📖 UDisc League Director Guide - Complete tools overview
Common tasks:
🔃 How to duplicate an event - Copy event settings
⏫ Convert to an advanced event - Use pools and multi-round support
Need more help? Check out the UDisc Landing Zone here for tips from fellow League Admins or reach out to us via chat or at help@udisc.com.
Article Details
Category: Leagues & Events → For Organizers → League & Event Set Up
Last updated: February 2026
Topics covered: First weekly league, quick start guide, league application, event creation, weekly disc golf, getting started
Related features: League application, League Tools, Event creation, Event sharing
Requirements: None - complete beginner guide