TD Academy
The TD Academy 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.
This in-depth program is led by PDGA TD Program Director Scott Withers and experienced Tournament Director Laura Morgan Wise, designed to guide participants through every essential step of being a TD. The training includes five bi-weekly virtual learning sessions through live video meetings and a curriculum that works side by side with the TD Training program available anytime.
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The TD Academy participation is limited to serious applicants on a quarterly basis. This is a in-depth program that will prepare you to confidently run your first PDGA-sanctioned event. The program curriculum will conclude with all New TD Academy participants running their own PDGA-sanctioned C Tier event. The TD Academy tournaments also serve as fundraiser events for a club/course/non-profit organization chosen by the TD.
Throughout the course, participants will gain hands-on experience and insight into all aspects of tournament management. This includes learning how to sanction a tournament with the PDGA, using key tools like DiscGolfScene, Tournament Manager, and Tournament Central, as well as navigating logistics such as securing course rentals and organizing player packs.