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Online Sanctioning Agreement

Welcome to the PDGA Online Sanctioning Agreement. You can also submit agreements to the PDGA using our editable PDF form that can can found at www.pdga.com/documents/sanctioning-agreement-pdf.

The agreement is broken up into multiple sections and sections that are optional for some events are collapsed for ease of navigation. To expand or collapse a particular section just click on the header title.
Event Name, Tier, & Location

Events are classified according to the type of player (professionals, amateurs, or both) are allowed in the event.

If have have any alternate dates please mention them in the "Event Notes" section!

Event Location

Please specify the location of the event for the calendar listing.

Format & Capacity

Is this event part of a points series where players are allowed to compete in a division for which they would normally not be eligible (Ex: 940 rated player competing in Intermediate)?

Tournament Director & Contact Info
Tournament Director

All Tournament Directors must be current PDGA members and certified officials

Email address is required for receiving schedule confirmation and list of current members.

Official Event Contact Info

Please list the official contact information for the event below that you would like listed on pdga.com and in DiscGolfer Magazine.

Email address is required for receiving schedule confirmation and list of current members.

Officials Exam

Beginning in 2011 all previously certified officials were required to recertify. You are able to take the exam via an online webform and find out instantly if you have passed or failed.  The cost for the exam is $10 and is valid for three years.


See: PDGA Official's Exam 


 

TD Package

Please note that Sanctioning Agreements must be received 30 days prior to the event in order to receive a TD package via USPS.

TD Packages documents are available online for your convenience at www.pdga.com/tdinfo/resources. You can help the environment and reduce the cost of printing and postage by opting out of receiving a TD package via USPS.

Online Registration

Online Tournament Registration is available through the PDGA for all sanctioned events at no charge to the TD and a nominal convenience fee for players. If you choose to use this service you will be provided additional details on how to set this up in your event confirmation email. To preview this you may visit:

www.pdgasignup.com

Local Conditions

PDGA TDs will enforce the Rules of Play, the Competition Manual, and the Tour Standards. If there are any local conditions regarding this event which would restrict the enforcement of any PDGA rule or the participation of an otherwise eligible PDGA member, please provide details below.

Proof of Insurance

Please check with all event facilities, cities, parks, etc. for any insurance requirements. If your sanctioned event will require a certificate of insurance there will be a $50 charge.

(Please note that the Sanctioning Agreement must be received 30 days prior to the event in order to receive an insurance certificate.)

If yes, do any other entities or individuals need to be listed as additional insured parties? If so, please provide details including the precise name and address of any additional insured parties.

Signature & Verification

As the Tournament Director of record, I hereby accept the terms of the PDGA Tour Sanctioning Agreement and agree to the following points listed below.

Agree to follow and enforce the Official Rules of Disc Golf, Competition Manual, and Tour Standards. If any provision of these documents is unacceptable I shall contact the Tour Manager and request a waiver.

Agree to enforce the PDGA policy on the use of alcohol or illegal substances. (See Section 3.3 of the Competition Manual).

Agree that as TD I will be a current member of the PDGA in good standing and a certified official well before the start of the event.

Agree to ensure that each player competes in an official division for which they are eligible, based on class (Pro, Amateur, Junior), age, gender, and player ratings. See the Divisions, Ratings & Points Factors Table for more information.

Agree that for all SuperTour (A Tier) events, only PDGA current members will be allowed to compete, regardless of division. If a player in question does not provide proof of membership (membership card, soft card, or name on the list of current members provided by the PDGA office) that annual dues will be collected before the player is allowed to participate.

Agree that for B and C Tier events, all non-current or non-PDGA members (with the exception of those competing in a Youth or Junior division) will only be allowed to compete upon payment of a $10 fee in lieu of membership. This $10 fee does not entitle the player to the calculation of points or the assignment of a player rating. New players who pay the $10 fee are eligible to receive a Supporting Level Membership with the PDGA. These players are still required to pay the non-member fee at all PDGA sanctioned events until becoming an active member. TDs are encouraged to hand out a supporting member information card (included in TD packages and available online) and /or direct these players to supporting.pdga.com.

Agree that all players competing in the event will enter an officially recognized and reported division. Due to tour insurance liability issues non-sanctioned or unofficial divisions will not be allowed.

Agree to fill in and distribute the Soft Membership Card provided in the TD package to players who pay their annual PDGA dues at the event.

Agree to pay a minimum of 40% of the Pro field and a minimum of 45% of the Am field as per the pay tables.

Agree to email the TD report via email to tdreport@pdga.com within the deadlines specified in the Tour Standards. If a TD is unable to submit results electronically he/she should ensure that this key task is assigned to an assistant TD or local club member with the necessary skills. The PDGA will receive handwritten results at an additional charge of $25.

Agree to submit all fees (sanctioning, insurance, player, membership, etc.) to the PDGA within the specified time frame as outlined in the Tour Standards.

Agree to submit two TD reports when you have a two day event with different divisions competing on each day.

Agree to provide the individual Pro cash and retail value of Amateur/Junior merchandise won in the Scores worksheet of the TD report.

Agree that the tournament director and sponsoring organization understand that it is their responsibility to comply with all local, state and federal laws.

By entering my electronic signature in the following box I certify that this information is accurate and can be used for the purpose of processing my sanctioning agreement.