2018 NGT Premier Event - Northeast (South)

Competitor Handbook:
http://nextgendiscgolf.com/competitor-handbook/

Players Package:
All Next Generation Premier Event competitors will receive a players package valued greater than $150 with lunch provided both days.

The Players Package includes:
Custom Stamped Exclusive Driver from Latitude 64
Custom Stamped Exclusive Midrange from Latitude64
$10 Voucher to L64 Customs
Next Gen Premier Event Flat-billed Snapback Hat
One Pair of Shady Rays Signature Series Sunglasses with custom Next Gen case
One tube of Zanfel - the only stuff that works on poison ivy

Field:
Up to 216 competitors for all regions but the Mountain-West and Mountain-East regions which are up to 144 competitors each.;

Format:
2 day tournament with multiple pools and courses (2 minimum) based on participation level.

3 Rounds for all plus a final 9 holes for the top 5 competitors regardless of division.

Eligibility:
Must have amateur status through the PDGA

Ratings Based divisions:
Gladiators [Blue] Rating > 935
Knights [White] 935 > Rating > 900
Saints [Red] 900 > Rating

Prize Payout:
Each Premier Event will pay 100% to the field. The top 40% of each division will be paid with a combination of sponsor product and via an onsite store.

Custom Synergy Art trophies will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each division.

The winner of the Gladiator Division receives paid National Championship Entry ($200) plus $750 travel stipend,

Sponsor Prizes Available:

ZUCA Backpack Carts. Total number contingent on field size but will generally follow:

6 carts for fields of 36
9 carts for fields of 54
12 carts for fields of 72
18 carts for fields of 90
Dynamic Discs Custom 2 Disc Set for the top 3 finishers in each division.

Dynamic Discs Marksman Basket (2) 1 each for Knights and Saints divisions.

Keen Prizes including 50% off shoe cards and towels

National Championship Entry: The winner of the Gladiator division earns a paid entry fee to the National Championship worth $200 plus a travel stipend worth $750 to attend. In the event the winner declines the prize, the invitation will be offered to the next qualifying competitor and the paid entry fee and travel stipend will be forfeited. In the event any invited competitor declines the invitation, the next qualifying competitor will be offered the invitation. NG staff may, at their discretion, set deadlines for decisions to ensure fairness to all involved. An invitation is considered accepted once the competitor registers for the tournament at www.discgolfscene.com.

Invitations to National Championship:
The 3 competitors with the lowest score at Premier Events, regardless of division, earn an invitation to the National Championship.

Forfeited or declined invitations will be offered to the next finishing competitor by average rating in the respective Regional Championship until all available invitations are accepted. An invitation is considered accepted once the competitor registers for the tournament at www.discgolfscene.com.

Results and ties:
All ties for 1st, 4th/5th, 8th/9th, and 12th will be broken by sudden death play or by any related disc golf skill event determined by the Tournament Director.

2018 NGT - Region 1 is responsible for all refunds/cancelations.