The votes have been counted for the 2023 PDGA Elections, which took place through the month of July with 119,027 ballots sent to eligible PDGA members. Of those, 17,720 ballots were returned, which is a participation mark of 14.9%. Participation was at 17.76% in 2022.
During the first week of the elections, beginning July 1, all current PDGA members as of June 25 for whom the PDGA has a valid email address will receive online election instructions, including their individual ballot. The PDGA will send the ballot weekly to those who have not yet voted. Voting ends July 31.
During the first week of the elections, beginning July 1, all current PDGA members as of June 25 for whom the PDGA has a valid email address will receive online election instructions, including their individual ballot. The PDGA will send the ballot weekly to those who have not yet voted. Voting ends July 31.
Each year, roughly half the State and Provincial Coordinator positions are up for election. Below are the candidates for the positions up for election in 2023 and their statements. Terms for these positions will run for two (2) years, from September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2025.
Four candidates will be vying for three open positions on the PDGA Europe Board of Directors. These four self-nominated candidates all share a passion for disc golf. They have diverse backgrounds and a wide range of skillsets, both in their professional lives and within the sport.
The PDGA Global Board of Directors Nominating Committee completed a comprehensive assessment of 13 self-nominated candidates which included detailed reviews of cover letters, resumes, referral letters, background checks, and for the most qualified candidates, video interviews. More information about the Nominating Committee can be found here.
The process culminated in six candidates from different backgrounds appearing on the ballot for the upcoming PDGA Global Board of Directors elections. These six candidates will be vying for two open positions on the board.
A call for candidates for the upcoming 2023 PDGA Elections is underway through the month of May for U.S. State and Canadian Provincial PDGA Coordinator positions.
PDGA Europe, headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, serves the 30 PDGA Affiliate Countries on the Europe continent. PDGA Europe operates under the direction of the PDGA Europe Board of Directors with the overriding aim of growing disc golf on the Europe continent in concert with PDGA Global, PDGA Europe members, and National Governing Bodies/Associations.
PDGA Europe seeks proactive and dynamic candidates with the best and the brightest minds to serve on the PDGA Europe Board of Directors. For 2023, there are three vacancies available, with each successful candidate expected to serve a term of three years, commencing 01-Sep-2023.
The PDGA seeks highly motivated active members who are interested in guiding the policies and strategic priorities for the global governing body of the sport of disc golf. Competitive candidates will demonstrate a background and expertise in the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) listed below, as well as a passion for growing disc golf into a globally recognized recreational and competitive sport.
