If why pre-round stretching belongs at golf tournaments made the case for offering this at your event, this article covers what actually happens — from booking through breakdown — so you know what to expect before committing.
What's included, at a glance
A GSA tournament stretching activation includes a staffed station with one or more practitioners, the equipment needed to run it, participant check-in and waiver handling at the station, and breakdown once the activation period ends. GSA manages the practitioners, the equipment, and the flow of golfers through the station; organizers provide the space and the schedule window.
Before the event — planning and coordination
Setting up an activation starts with a conversation about your event: field size, the course layout and where a station can realistically fit, and where this activation sits in your morning schedule relative to check-in and the shotgun start. GSA works with organizers ahead of the event to confirm staffing levels and equipment needs based on those specifics, rather than applying a fixed setup to every event regardless of size. Because planning details like staffing and layout depend on your event, it's worth starting this conversation with enough lead time to work through them — reaching out well before your event date gives both sides room to plan properly, rather than leaving it to a last-minute scramble.
Setup on the morning of
GSA's team arrives ahead of the golfer check-in window to set up the station — equipment, signage, and the physical layout agreed on during planning. Setup is handled entirely by GSA's staff; organizers don't need to manage or supervise it, just confirm the agreed-on space is available.
Staffing and practitioner management
GSA provides and manages the practitioners who run the activation — staffing levels, scheduling, and on-site supervision are handled by GSA, not the organizer. Each practitioner works directly with one golfer at a time; when more than one practitioner is staffed for your event, multiple golfers can be served at the same time.
Participant flow during the activation
Golfers visit the stretching activation during the same pre-round window covered in what actually happens between registration and the shotgun start — the period between check-in and the call to carts, alongside other pre-round options like the range and putting green. Participation is optional and self-paced within that window: golfers come to the station when they're ready, get a few minutes of guided stretching, and move on to their cart or starting hole. The activation is designed to wrap up ahead of the final call-to-carts and rules-meeting period, rather than compete with it — GSA coordinates the activation's end time with your event's schedule so it doesn't run into that window, but how long any individual golfer spends at the station, or how early the station opens relative to your specific check-in time, depends on your event's own timing and field size rather than a fixed formula.
Waivers and participant procedures
Golfers participating in the stretching activation complete a waiver as part of the check-in process at the station. GSA handles the waiver procedure as a standard part of running the activation; this is a factual description of the process, not legal advice, and organizers with specific liability questions should direct them to their own legal counsel or insurance provider.
Breakdown and wrap-up
Once the activation window ends, GSA's team breaks down the station — equipment, signage, and anything else brought in for the day — without requiring organizer involvement. Breakdown is timed so it doesn't interfere with the rest of the tournament's schedule.
What organizers need to provide
On the organizer's side, running a stretching activation mainly requires agreeing on a location (GSA will work with what your course offers and can recommend a spot, such as near check-in or the practice area), confirming the activation's place in your morning schedule, and letting golfers know the option exists through the same channels you use to communicate other pre-round activities. GSA handles the rest.
For more on what the experience is like from the golfer's side, inside an assisted stretching session walks through a typical session, and how long does an assisted stretching session last? covers session duration in more detail.
If this sounds like a fit for your event, you can reach out to GSA's Tournament Services to start that planning conversation.