The PDGA is excited to launch the next session of the PDGA TD Academy. This is an interactive training program designed specifically for PDGA members who have never directed a PDGA disc golf tournament before. If you've been looking to get involved and give back to the disc golf community by running your own event, this is the perfect opportunity to learn from the ground up.
The PDGA is excited to launch the second session of the New TD Academy. This is an interactive training program designed specifically for PDGA members who have never directed a PDGA disc golf tournament before. If you've been looking to get involved and give back to the disc golf community by running your own event, this is the perfect opportunity to learn from the ground up.
Let’s start off with some definitions, so we’re all talking about the same things:
Caps: Caps are used to limit the spots available for registration. They may be assigned for the event overall, or for sub-sets of players in the event, such as Class (Pro vs Am), Pools (Course Groups), or specific divisions.
Clear and precise course rules are important for fair tournament play. As a TD, you should write your course rules in a way that is understandable to all players and leaves no room for misinterpretation. A poorly written rule that can be interpreted in different ways can lead to misplays and penalties for your players.
TDs should follow these general principles when writing course rules:
The latest upgrade to the PDGA Digital Scorecard allows players to share their tournament triumphs with ease. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen
Farewell to screenshots.
With the latest upgrade to the PDGA Digital Scorecard, there's no longer a need to show everyone that you need to charge your phone battery when showing off your tournament recap.
Recently, the PDGA technology team added a share feature as a part of the PDGA Live experience. It includes everything you want to show off — your final score, your event rating and more.
This is a companion that follows the PDGA guide for How to Plan For a PDGA Event. This document assumes that the TD is running a two-day event, but the guidelines apply regardless of how many days your event might be.
Note: These are merely suggestions and best practices.
