Media contact:
Jackie Batson, Executive Director
404-268-4102
jackie@downtowncalera.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 13, 2025
Calera, Ala. – Calera Main Street, in partnership with Shelby County Disc Golf Club, is thrilled to announce the Rail Yard Rumble, an urban disc golf event taking place on Saturday, January 18, 2025. This unique, one-day tournament will unfold in and around the charming downtown area of Calera, Alabama, including the iconic Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum.
With 90 players already registered from across Alabama and the Southeast, the Rail Yard Rumble is set to be a premier event for disc golf enthusiasts. As an officially sanctioned PDGA (Professional Disc Golf Association) tournament, players of all skill levels—professionals and amateurs alike—will compete in two rounds of 18 holes for trophies and prizes in their respective divisions.
Disc golf, one of the world’s fastest-growing sports, combines the precision of traditional golf with the thrill of using flying discs instead of clubs and balls. Players aim to complete each hole in the fewest number of throws, navigating through a dynamic urban course.
“This event in Calera and around the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum is a temporary course, only available to registered players on the day of the event,” said Tournament Director Scott Burdette. “The novelty of this unique urban setting brings a great deal of excitement and challenge to the competition.”
Calera Main Street Event Coordinator Dee Starkey expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “We are excited to work again with the Shelby County Disc Golf Club to bring this fun and engaging experience to Calera. It’s a wonderful opportunity to showcase our beautiful downtown area.”
The Rail Yard Rumble will highlight the vibrant community of Calera, featuring two rounds of urban disc golf through the city’s streets, courtyard, and trains. Spectators are welcome to witness the action and experience the excitement of this growing sport in a unique setting.
For more information about the Rail Yard Rumble or to learn more about the sport of disc golf, please contact:
Shelby County Disc Golf Club: Learn More
Shelby County Disc Golf Club is dedicated to promoting the sport of disc golf throughout Shelby County, Alabama by organizing events, tournaments, and activities for players of all skill levels.
