What are activity rounds?

Activity rounds are here! With the release of UDisc version 19.0 (released on February 28, 2024), you can now keep track of your disc golf rounds, even if you don't want to keep score. 


Who can use it?

Everyone! Tracking an activity round is completely free and available to anyone using the UDisc app! You can record an activity round on any course and layout, with any number of players. 


How does it work?

When creating a scorecard, you will have the opportunity to indicate for every player if you want to use a scoring round or activity round. After all players are confirmed, choose a scoring preference for each player, then tap to start your round. 

Why should I use it?

  • Keep the streak alive! Tracking an activity round will allow you to keep your streak going, even if you aren't in the mood to keep score. 
  • Track your activity metrics! As long as you have given UDisc the necessary permissions, tracking an activity round will allow UDisc to record your physical activity while you are on the course. Learn more here!
  • Support the growth of the sport! Making sure to track every time you play disc golf helps ensure the accuracy of the data delivered to Course Ambassadors, which can be instrumental in helping to grow the sport in your community. 


Can some players keep score and others play an activity round on the same card?

Yes! Every player can be set individually. 


If I am in an activity round, can I still keep score for the rest of my card mates?

When you are in an activity round, you won't see any scores or have the option to change scores in any way. If you are playing with a mixed group, a player in a scoring round will have to keep score on their device. Any player in a scoring round can score for themselves as well as other players. 


Can you switch between a scoring and activity round in the middle of the round?

Absolutely! Are you having a rough round and partway through, you decide you don't want to keep score anymore? It's super simple to convert the round to an activity round, put your phone in your pocket, and put scores out of your mind. Just tap on the hamburger menu in the upper right of the scorecard, and tap Switch to activity round. This will take you to the Player round settings screen; from here, tap Done and your round will be switched successfully. Note, the opposite is true here as well, you can switch back to a scoring round any time by following the same steps. 


What happens to scores if I switch to an activity round in the middle of a round?

Activity rounds are completely scoreless. This means, if you switch in the middle of a round, you will no longer see any scores for this round. However, the scores will still be stored, and if you switch back to a scoring round, you will still see the scores there. 


Can I change a round to an activity round even after I complete it?

Definitely! Open the scorecard in question, tap the hamburger menu in the upper right, and tap Player round settings. Here you can switch between a scoring round and activity round. After a round is completed, you can only edit these settings for yourself; other players cannot be changed.


How can I set my default scoring preferences? 

From the UDisc app tap More -> Settings. Under the Scorecards heading you will see the option to Default to activity round. By toggling this on, your scorecards will automatically default to activity rounds in the future. 


Can I still see hole information or previous scores in an activity round?  

You sure can! In the UDisc app, you'll see distance and par for each hole, and if you tap on the map icon, then you can open the hole map too (which includes your distance to the pin). The smartwatch app functions as a rangefinder too, displaying your current distance to the pin. While scores are initially hidden in an activity round, UDisc Pro members can tap a button in-app to see global average hole scores, as well as your personal performance on each hole. 


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