biscoe
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Being a TD is currently a thankless task. Wasn't always that way..."Me- generation" dunno. One reason why I retired from it.
IMO it was worse years ago.
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Being a TD is currently a thankless task. Wasn't always that way..."Me- generation" dunno. One reason why I retired from it.
Raise the cost of tournaments. If the fill in seconds, the demand has outpaced supply. Higher cost would bring that back in line, and allow TDs to earn some more for their efforts
In a discussion on FB about paying TDs and this was posted. Not a bad idea, imo.
Higher prices for Amateur competition is the last thing we need.
(Disclaimer: never been a TD).
My understanding is that the payouts are based on the "pay ins". If a TD raises the registration fees, the payouts have to increase (more cash for the pro divisions, and more in the player's pack for AMs). So the TD really doesn't get a big increase in pay. The PDGA needs to change and allow a certain amount from each registration to go to the TD "off the top" and then the rest to payouts/Player's packs.
In a discussion on FB about paying TDs and this was posted. Not a bad idea, imo.
I am likely an outlier, but tournament price is about value to me. I don't mind paying more, but what am I getting. I don't want more player's pack, heck....I don't really want any.
If the price gets much higher, I will just quit playing tournaments in lieu of league to get the competition.
IMO it was worse years ago.
Being a TD is currently a thankless task. Wasn't always that way..."Me- generation" dunno.
"Thankless" is not the same as "easy"....
It used to be more like entertaining "good friends" at your home.... now worse than "in-laws".
Large amateur payouts including series bonuses are what funded growth on the competitive side of the sport. Any in-depth analysis of how the money flowed to build the sport since Duane Utech (soon followed by other clubs) got merch certificates underway in the early 90s would show that to be true.I wasn't referencing it as easier. IMO the cats (Ams) of today are much easier to herd than the cats of the late 90's. Many of them are even receptive to the idea that TD's should be compensated for their efforts. If I could go back in time I would like to kick whoever came up with the concept of huge Amateur payouts squarely in the nads.
Large amateur payouts including series bonuses are what funded growth on the competitive side of the sport. Any in-depth analysis of how the money flowed to build the sport since Duane Utech (soon followed by other clubs) got merch certificates underway in the early 90s would show that to be true.
Our event team this year has a goal this year of hosting an even 50% split of competitors between women and men.
My idea for how to help achieve this is to open up the registration for the women's divisions at least a week (or 2 or 3) earlier than the mixed divisions. This is all kosher to do I assume? Anyone else thinking about this kind of thing?
I'm an amateur (oh boy am I ever) and here is my opinion about Player's Packs.
At first, I thought they were cool. Look at this stuff I'm getting! A disc golf towel...oh, look at this cool disc....etc.
Then, oh, another distance driver I can't use because I can't throw that speed. Why can't I get a midrange or a fairway driver? Oh, another towel to add to my 6 other ones in my closet. Oh, another Birdie Bag (or something similar)...into my closet. Oh, another mini...at least I'll have another one to give out to a player that doesn't have one.
I'm paying $50 (in most cases) for a tournament as a MA3 player I'd be happy with no Player's Pack. Or if a sponsor wants a Player's Pack supplied...make it a gift certificate that I can use on their site to pick what I can use. Or let me pick my choice (type of disc, etc) when I register.
Now there are tournaments that are specifically to get certain discs into players hands. Usually they aren't sanctioned and you can only use the discs supplied (Race for Ace, etc). That's different. But for regular tournaments....I'd be good with the Player's Pack going away.