Ace Race Format

[S.Cann]

Could anyone tell me how Ace Races are normally run? I've never played one, but I was thinking about organizing one for a fundraiser.

Thanks!

 

[scarpfish]

All you need to know here...

http://discgolfacerace.com/

 

[solomon.trenton]

you can start everyone on the same hole. or start on seperate holes, just like a regualar tourney

 

[S.Cann]

Nice! Thanks for the info.

 

[bhuff]

Well thats cool that they will supply everything, If I had known earlier I might have tried to organize one for october. Maybe next year I can try out the TD role...but i would want to still play, I'm guessing that isn't allowed..?

 

[Kenny53691]

I've always wanted to play an Ace Race, but never have.

 

[solomon.trenton]

Well thats cool that they will supply everything, If I had known earlier I might have tried to organize one for october. Maybe next year I can try out the TD role...but i would want to still play, I'm guessing that isn't allowed..?

I will be playing in mine

 

[DiscJunkie]

I have TD'd two Ace Races and played in both.
I don't think I could have taken prizes, even if I'd won something, but that's just me.

As far as being a TD, make sure you look at Discraft's suggestions for making the Ace Race more fun.
My philosophy is to run it as professionally as a tournament, but work to make it fun and easy and keep the competitive juices down so everyone has a good time.

 

[chingy414]

Well thats cool that they will supply everything, If I had known earlier I might have tried to organize one for october. Maybe next year I can try out the TD role...but i would want to still play, I'm guessing that isn't allowed..?

Actually I just played the 2010 Ace Race in Mesquite, Tx. and the tournament director won with two aces. We left before the prizes were handed out, so I don't know if he kept the package or not. I would hope not.

 

[bhuff]

Awesome. What are hole averages on most of the holes anyway. Do they just play everything from red or use new tee spots or what

 

[Thumber]

Awesome. What are hole averages on most of the holes anyway. Do they just play everything from red or use new tee spots or what

Generally you want to make sure each hole is ace-able....use shortened tees where necessary

 

[solomon.trenton]

discraft says 180-250 but mine will be shorter