I seem to recall an older thread about this, but I can't find it anywhere. So here's a place to discuss your local points series tournaments, sanctioned or non, and let us know what you think works and what doesnt. I'll start with two we have in Colorado (there is also a third, the Reflections Series, but I've never played in them)
PHENIX ONE DAY SERIES (PODS)
This is a spring - summer monthly series put on by Phenix Disc Sports in Denver. All PODS events are PDGA sanctioned B - Tiers and offer just about every division (as long as it has more than three players.) However, because it isn't very highly publicized, the Rec division is usually pretty low in attendence, where higher divisions get a lot more people. A fair amount of ladies play in PODS, for what that's worth. Entry fees are low, and Ams get a players pack disc every event. Points are tracked by division with a big finals usually in September. In years past, the venues have rotated but this year all PODS are played at Badlands excepting the finals which will be run at CHU.
Fun level is super high, and almost all players have great attitudes, while still being competitive and following PDGA rules. Very popular series.
WINTER WARRIORS
This is an unsanctioned series, run in the winter. All proceeds go to the Food Bank of the Rockies. Play is one round of random draw doubles, and allows for double birdies/aces/eagles etc. Leading to some teams having amazingly low scores. After the round, there is always some CTPs played for donated prizes, with all that money also going to Food Bank of the Rockies. Every week a different venue all across Colorado is played. Weekly winners get cool prize tags, and there are also trophies for Winter Warriors who play in every event. Points are based on scores and top ten usually get a trophy at the end. Last year I believe nearly 10,000 dollars was raised!
Fun is absolutely essential at Winter Warriors...no bad attitudes allowed! Jeff McCormick and his crew put in a ton of work to make these happen, and they are always a good time. It is also a great opportunity to keep your skills sharp during the often - harsh winter months.
PHENIX ONE DAY SERIES (PODS)
This is a spring - summer monthly series put on by Phenix Disc Sports in Denver. All PODS events are PDGA sanctioned B - Tiers and offer just about every division (as long as it has more than three players.) However, because it isn't very highly publicized, the Rec division is usually pretty low in attendence, where higher divisions get a lot more people. A fair amount of ladies play in PODS, for what that's worth. Entry fees are low, and Ams get a players pack disc every event. Points are tracked by division with a big finals usually in September. In years past, the venues have rotated but this year all PODS are played at Badlands excepting the finals which will be run at CHU.
Fun level is super high, and almost all players have great attitudes, while still being competitive and following PDGA rules. Very popular series.
WINTER WARRIORS
This is an unsanctioned series, run in the winter. All proceeds go to the Food Bank of the Rockies. Play is one round of random draw doubles, and allows for double birdies/aces/eagles etc. Leading to some teams having amazingly low scores. After the round, there is always some CTPs played for donated prizes, with all that money also going to Food Bank of the Rockies. Every week a different venue all across Colorado is played. Weekly winners get cool prize tags, and there are also trophies for Winter Warriors who play in every event. Points are based on scores and top ten usually get a trophy at the end. Last year I believe nearly 10,000 dollars was raised!
Fun is absolutely essential at Winter Warriors...no bad attitudes allowed! Jeff McCormick and his crew put in a ton of work to make these happen, and they are always a good time. It is also a great opportunity to keep your skills sharp during the often - harsh winter months.