PDGA Major Event: 2012 Pro/Am Disc Golf World Championships, Charlotte, NC

[pitsniper]

Any word or web site explaining the schedule of the worlds. I'm not concerned about the courses at this point. I know they will rock, but I need to find out when the opening ceremony is, the first day of play, last day of play, etc. so I can get off of work. Thanks
Henry

[keithjohnson]

Dates are July 14-21st 2012

Historically - Mixed doubles and field Events are on Sun and MON. Singles play runs TUES thru SAT with cut to top Semi-final positions for each divison on FRI and Semi-finals and Finals are on SAT afternoon - so you are for saure playing singles TUES- FRI and if good enough SAT.

Good luck with your plans and see you there.

Keith

[hvnafit]

Anyone have a approx date as to when the invites are sent out?????

Thanks!

[cgkdisc]

Invites are posted online in early February once yearend point totals are final. Email invites with more event details are usually sent mid-March.

[bruce_brakel]

Hey, if anyone knows, for the distance contest at Worlds, can a player compete in a division for which he or she is eligible even if that is not the division he or she is playing for Singles? Can a person pay more than one entry fee for distance and compete in more than one division? Various players named Brakel need to know!

[CB2]

Is the host hotel waving the $13 a day parking fee for tournament players?

[jflick]

Anyone know of information on costs for a spot at the flymart and how to attain spot?

Bruce, I may be looking for a partner for mixed doubles if your daughter is still looking for one.

Cant wait for my first Worlds!

[discmaster]

Originally Posted by CB2

Is the host hotel waving the $13 a day parking fee for tournament players?

believe we have that lowered to 5 per night.

[DoughDuff]

Originally Posted by CB2

Is the host hotel waving the $13 a day parking fee for tournament players?

Where did you get info on the host hotel?

[keithjohnson]

Originally Posted by DoughDuff

Where did you get info on the host hotel?

Home page of this site, left hand stories - the one titled 2012 Worlds Hotel.

[thediscinmusician]

Quick question while I'm thinking of it. I'm planning on coming and playing in Advanced division and it's my first Worlds. What is Dress Code? I read the rules in the PDGA Guide and it states for a major (which this is) that it's a polo or dri-fit tshirt NOT a regular cotton tshirt unless you're a junior or am. Would Advanced be considered an AM in worlds? I'm just basically asking if I could wear a plain tshirt for prelims on T/W/Th/F? Thanks!

[CB2]

Originally Posted by DoughDuff

Where did you get info on the host hotel?

In the Notification and fees section around the bottom of the page

http://www.hotels.com/hotel/details....07-12-12&rooms[0].numberOfAdults=2&rooms[1].numberOfAdults=2&roomno=2&validate=false&previousDateful=false&reviewOrder=date_newest_first

[LegoRules]

[QUOTE=keithjohnson;1464466]True Bruce, but keep in mind with it being a combined Worlds with a limited number of players - Juniors may be on the BOTTOM of people or last to be invited if spots remain (which I believe is the reason for the change to begin with as the PROS would whine like crazy if they had to be waitlisted while a junior got in) - it will go PROS first, them AMS - so we'll see if any can get to sign up or get in that aren't invited - but if Santa Cruz in 2011 is any indication - (NO ONE who wasn't invited and wanted to play who wasn't REGISTERED as a PRO got in and it sold out 2 months in advance.)
Unless you were the sportman of the year and then you could just show up to play.


Actually I don't think this is correct. I know there were at least two amateur masters women that were not invited, and able to get in. Myself being one of them. I know I was able to register only a couple of hours after it open to non invitee amateurs. It did sell out very quick at that point, but some amateurs did get in. It was an awesome experience.

Can't wait for 2012 Worlds!!

Cindy

[LegoRules]

Originally Posted by discmaster

believe we have that lowered to 5 per night.

How about internet charges? I hear it is only free in the lobby. It would be nice to have discounted internet in the rooms. BTW I already have my room booked at the Blake, and it is nice to hear that maybe the parking fees have been reduced.

Cindy

[hvnafit]

I have rented a house for my worlds experance. what are we going to do for parking when we attend the registration, the fly mart, the hall of fame induction cermory, after parties (if they are at the hotel), etc

[Spinthrift]

Originally Posted by hvnafit

I have rented a house for my worlds experance. what are we going to do for parking when we attend the registration, the fly mart, the hall of fame induction cermory, after parties (if they are at the hotel), etc

Parking won't be an issue. You can pay to park at the hotel or at the cheaper Courthouse deck about two blocks away. There is also on-street parking a block away, and more beyond that (after 6 pm it's free). There is also a church pay lot two blocks away that's reasonably priced.

[pterodactyl]

Does the great state of North Carolina have a no-smoking policy in eateries? I would guess "not" since Sir Walter Raleigh and the tobacco growers probably have a lobbying grip lock on the state and one of its biggest cash crops.

[MTL21676]

Originally Posted by pterodactyl

Does the great state of North Carolina have a no-smoking policy in eateries? I would guess "not" since Sir Walter Raleigh and the tobacco growers probably have a lobbying grip lock on the state and one of its biggest cash crops.

Haha, funny.

But yes, it is illegal to smoke inside eateries and bars in NC.

[pterodactyl]

That's good news. Thanks, Robert.

[sammyshaheen]

I have 505 total points. Roughly half from AM1 and half from
MPO. Do I qualify? Will I get an invite?
Want to book a room but need more clarification.

Thanks

[cgkdisc]

The points don't add together. Your am points are used to qualify for an am invite and your pro points go towards an possible pro invite. The invite criteria for this year is on links on this page: http://www.pdga.com/world-championships

[sammyshaheen]

Well that stinks. When will registration open up for everyone?
That is if spots are available.
Anyone know how many spots will be available for either
AM1 or MPO?

Thanks

[cgkdisc]

Open reg is usually available just after the middle of May.

[pterodactyl]

Originally Posted by sammyshaheen

Well that stinks. When will registration open up for everyone?
That is if spots are available.
Anyone know how many spots will be available for either
AM1 or MPO?

Thanks

Don't worry. If you don't get an invitation you will still get "in" when you send in your reggie on the first day you are allowed to send it. If you snooze, you may not get "in".

[sammyshaheen]

Pterodactyl
I appreciate your help. Please clarify. I should just register when it opens and
that puts me on some sort of waiting list?
Thanks again. Not going to miss this worlds if I can help it.

[pterodactyl]

Originally Posted by sammyshaheen

Pterodactyl
I appreciate your help. Please clarify. I should just register when it opens and
that puts me on some sort of waiting list?
Thanks again. Not going to miss this worlds if I can help it.

The people with the invites have the first chance to sign up. When that time frame ends, all others that want to play can sign up. The invitees never fill the tournament. If you sign up the first day (I recommend doing that electronically) following the "invites only" you will be "in" the worlds and not on any waiting list. See you there! KL

[gnduke]

I think eagle club members should get automatic invites.

[keithjohnson]

Originally Posted by gnduke

I think eagle club members should get automatic invites.

They already HAVE your 2 grand Gary - It doesn't matter what you think anymore.

What are you gonna do, not renew - too late - you've renewed forever (insert evil laugh here)

[Spinthrift]

For those making travel and housing plans for Charlotte, here are the Google maps for 2012 Worlds courses by division:
http://www.charlottedgc.com/wp-conte...y-Division.pdf

Here's the Google map with all 2012 Worlds courses and The Blake, the host hotel:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0...C1.912994&z=10

[deoldphart]

Ill be at the Host Hotel, looking for a roomate to share cost.