G4D event communication checklist

Plan, track and review the communication activities required before, during and after your event.

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Plan your event communications

Choose a stage to review the recommended communication actions before, during and after your event.

Build your communication plan

Open each section, review the action and set its current status. Add a responsible person and target date when follow-up is required.

ActionCompleted byDate completed
Preparing the event announcement3 actions
Use and adapt EDGA’s event announcement template, or create your own equivalent announcement, for the local audience. Where needed, translate it and include why the organising body and host venue are involved and how players can enter.
Share the final announcement through the organising body’s and host venue’s websites, social media channels and other relevant platforms. Use only quotations approved for publication.
Request suitable photographs and player profiles from EDGA.
Player showcase1 action
Promote registered players through newsletters, social media and press activity.
Website updates2 actions
Add the event date, venue, entry information and essential details to the website.
Explain the venue’s accessibility and display any relevant EDGA badge.
Media and press outreach3 actions
Contact and invite relevant journalists, then send the EDGA-approved announcement to local and national media, including appropriate non-golf outlets.
Ask the national federation to provide quotations and support distribution.
Contact disability organisations and sporting communities to broaden awareness.
Event Branding and Imagery3 actions
Check that the course name, logo and approved EDGA branding are correct.
Add relevant EDGA event content to the organising body’s and host venue’s websites, where appropriate.
Schedule regular social media updates and tag EDGA.
Key Event Photography and Branding2 actions
Select photography locations that show the agreed event, host venue and sponsor branding, then brief the media team.
Confirm that sponsor logos and promotional content comply with agreed arrangements.
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Social Media Engagement2 actions
Share EDGA content featuring the host venue and provide the correct social media handles for the organising body and host venue.
Publish live updates, interviews and action photographs. Tag relevant people and organisations.
Organiser and Venue Representation3 actions
Ensure appropriate representatives from the organising body and host venue attend the tournament and take part in welcome activities and presentations.
Speak with players and build relationships that can support future events.
Capture photographs and video with players and officials for post-event use.
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Media and Results Distribution2 actions
Use the supplied photographs, videos and results to continue promoting the event.
Publish a recap covering key moments, results and community impact.
Planning for Future Events2 actions
Share plans for future G4D events or accessibility improvements with the organising committee.
Promote future development programmes and community outreach.
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EDGA templates and resources are optional. You may adapt them or create and use your own equivalent materials. Make sure all information is accurate and that any EDGA branding, quotations or content are used correctly.
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