Tournament Director Documents and Resources

Please note that these resources have been designed primarily for PDGA tournament directors and events in the United States. Tournament directors, events, and players in Canada, Europe, Asia, Oceania, and elsewhere should refer to the PDGA International Program resources page, in particular to the PDGA International Program Guide, the Canada Memberships & Events Protocol, the International TD Report, and the Canada TD Report.

Documents & Resources:

• Event Support Helpline: (762) 253-2200 or [email protected]

  The Event Support Helpline is primarily available Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm Eastern and on Saturday and Sunday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm Eastern.  Although there may be some additional hours of coverage available, during off-hours and US Holidays, the team will operate on a “Best Efforts” standing. Event Directors should use the email address for the best results during off-hours and US holidays.  Please include a link to the event or identifying information when contacting the Helpline.

• Sanctioning Agreement

  • Event Sanctioning Agreement

• Tournament Director Reports

  The TD report serves as key input to the PDGA's information system. PDGA Tournament Manager now allows you to submit all event data online to meet reporting requirements without having to submit the Event Report spreadsheet.  If you would like to continue using the spreadsheet, you may do so and simply upload it instead of emailing it as an attachment. The PDGA is NOT able accept reports in other formats nor can the report be submitted in printed form.

  • USA Event TD Report
  • Canada Event TD Report
  • International (all other countries) Event TD Report
  • League TD Report
  • Ratings-Based Event TD Report

• Rule Book

  • PDGA Official Rules of Disc Golf
  • Use of Non-standard Rules at PDGA-sanctioned Events

• Competition Manual

  • Competition Manual for Disc Golf Events

• Event Evaluation Form

  • To leave feedback for a specific event, go to the event results page and click “event feedback” in the upper right of the page. Find an event.
• Divisions, Ratings, and Points Factors
• Tour Standards
• PDGA Mid-Event Suspension and Cancellation
• True Amateur Event Guidelines
• Participant Waiver and Release Form
• Current List of PDGA Premier Pros (formerly called Touring Pros)
• Current Disciplinary Actions
• Event Press Release Template
• Pay Tables
• Payout Calculators: U.S. & International Large Fields
• Added Cash Distribution Calculator
• Posted Payout Example
• PDGA Allowable Items Towards Player Pack Value
• PDGA Approved Targets 
• PDGA Approved Discs
• PDGA Sponsorship & Advertising Policy
• Spotter Planning and Training Guide
• PDGA Water and Bathroom Recommendations
• PDGA Policy on Eligibility for Gender-Protected Divisions
• Tobacco Policy at PDGA Majors & National Tour Events
• Policy for Banning a Player at a PDGA sanctioned event