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Run your own tourney?
- Thread starter Kola
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If the PDGA website was working properly I would have recommended reading the (how-to-run-a-pdga-event) and (how-to-plan-a-pdga-event) PDFs. You might want to contact the PDGA at 706-261-6342 to request these documents. Even though you are not wanting to run a sanctioned PDGA event the Documents provide pointers like what to cover in the Players Meetings and when you should start. It would be a good idea to use the PDGA standards because you might get a few regular tournament players that take PDGA rules for granted. For example, if you want to use the 2 meter rule you must announce it. It may sound like a lot to cover but it is not that big of a deal if you have a small check list. Good luck!
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sonny
Eagle Member
The most valuable advice I can give you about running a tournament is to think hard about how you think a tournament should be run and do it like that.
I don't know where you're at or how much tournament experience you've had, but it's worth the time, trouble, and money to play in as many tourneys as you possibly can.
Finally, it is not possible to make everyone happy. Do the best you can and don't sweat the whiners. Sometimes it seems there are people who's idea of fun is to complain.
I've been running a local tournament for three years now. I started because there wasn't one, so I just put up a few signs and went for it. It started out small, but it's grown and has been a lot of fun. If you have any specific questions, post them up!
I don't know where you're at or how much tournament experience you've had, but it's worth the time, trouble, and money to play in as many tourneys as you possibly can.
Finally, it is not possible to make everyone happy. Do the best you can and don't sweat the whiners. Sometimes it seems there are people who's idea of fun is to complain.
I've been running a local tournament for three years now. I started because there wasn't one, so I just put up a few signs and went for it. It started out small, but it's grown and has been a lot of fun. If you have any specific questions, post them up!
chrishysell
* Ace Member *
Go to as many tournaments as you can and get a feel for what a good tournament is. Get familiar with the rule book and then put up flyers. It's not hard. I've been running around 25 tournaments minimum every year since the mid 90's. I still learn something new and try new things. Get a basic format and wing it from there. Good luck.
innova
Eagle Member
Tourney needs.. not all may apply to you.
(in no particular order)
Just off the top of my head.
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*Permission to hold a event on public land. (park)
*Clean up the course.
*Prizes, discs, etc
*Cash for payout (pros)
*Plaques (1st, 2nd, 3rd is common)
*Tourney Scorecards
*Scoreboard to hold the cards
*Pencils
*Course Scorecards (w/ a map and distances if possible)
*Sponsorship signs
*Innova Signs (there are some other disc makers too i hear)
*Club Signs
*Tshirts. expensive. (sponsors will often pay for the silkscreening for a predominant logo)
*Loud horn for two minute warning & start
*alot of beer
*bbq pit
(in no particular order)
Just off the top of my head.
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*Permission to hold a event on public land. (park)
*Clean up the course.
*Prizes, discs, etc
*Cash for payout (pros)
*Plaques (1st, 2nd, 3rd is common)
*Tourney Scorecards
*Scoreboard to hold the cards
*Pencils
*Course Scorecards (w/ a map and distances if possible)
*Sponsorship signs
*Innova Signs (there are some other disc makers too i hear)
*Club Signs
*Tshirts. expensive. (sponsors will often pay for the silkscreening for a predominant logo)
*Loud horn for two minute warning & start
*alot of beer
*bbq pit
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