2018 PDGA Junior Disc Golf World Championships

Dynamic Discs

Will you be at the player meeting at 7PM?

Patrick Van Hoecke

yes, should be.

Andrew Sweeton

yes, sorry, registration closed Monday morning.

Gavin Simpson

No worries, we'll be practicing at a Jones course then I suppose. Those will be open for practice correct?

Dynamic Discs

They wil!

Andrew Sweeton

OK, sorry to hear it. I'll take care of the refund. Thanks.

Dynamic Discs

Hans - what email address did you use?

Kurt Tschanz

https://www.facebook.com/pdgajuniorworlds/videos/807963122726674/

Dynamic Discs

You can access instructions on installing the app here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=yBpge1I0WdI

Andrew Sweeton

An updated schedule with the registration numbers will be up later today, but the Final 9 numbers will remain the same.

Roy Lyons

Thanks again, see you next week!

Andrew Sweeton

OK, will do!

Roy Lyons

Thank you! Sorry it didn’t work out.

Andrew Sweeton

no worries

Andrew Sweeton

OK, I'll take care of it!

Roy Lyons

If the FJ18 gets a team, maybe it should split high/low with the FJ12 team.

Andrew Sweeton

"Split High/Low" - what does that mean?

Roy Lyons

One from FJ18 and one from FJ12

Andrew Sweeton

Oh, you mean split the teams up into two new FJ18 teams. In theory they could do that if they wished, but more likely they will move into the Mixed division.

Roy Lyons

Unless another FJ team shows up, Carli Beth will have to play in the MJ18.

Roy Lyons

Lydia Lyons is willing to play with her.

Andrew Sweeton

OK great, but if we don't get another team, they will still need to move to MJ18.

Roy Lyons

Something else will have to work out.

Rick Padilla

I'm not sure to be honest,my son turns 13 on Nov2 and doesn't feel he can compete with the kids who are 3 years older he is an above average player and I told him he has nothing to worry aboutIt will be our first time to compete in a world event but I know the team at dynamic discs and the ... more

I'm not sure to be honest,my son turns 13 on Nov2 and doesn't feel he can compete with the kids who are 3 years older he is an above average player and I told him he has nothing to worry aboutIt will be our first time to compete in a world event but I know the team at dynamic discs and the city of emporia will make it a great time.We have seen and played courses and they want everyone to ha e a great time .To some it's a tourney to them it's a disc golf experience thanks for letting me comment hope to see you there.

James McLaughlin

I am sure that DD will make it an event and exp. to remember. More importantly it is about how we approach this as parents -- I was just curious about the age average and if he would be outclassed on every shot if all (most) of his competitors were 3 years older than he was. Alot of physical changes happen between 12 and 15.

Billy Ray Osborn

My son is also playing in this division. There are a few players in this division, that will play as well as any Advanced Male would play.

Andrew Sweeton

The current age distribution (based on YOB, not birth date) is 14 players at age 13, 17 players at age 14, 21 players at age 15. Average is 14.13 years of age. It is important to note that the age break aren't just a Worlds thing. If a kid turns 13 during 2018 they must play MJ15 in any PDGA sanctioned event during all of 2018.

James McLaughlin

Thanks Andrew -- I appreciate you breaking this down for me(us).

Andrew Sweeton

The current age distribution by DOB for the Worlds dates is 5 players at age 12, 14 players at age 13, 24 players at age 14, and 9 players at 15. Average is 13.7

Dynamic Discs

Thanks Andrew.

Kaidin Bell

The age bracket should be if your 6 you play against 6 year olds none of this if you turn 7 in the calander year you play against 7 year olds. Please if we want to change our sport get involved several parents voiced concerns to the PDGA about the development of children and they refuse to take acti ... more

The age bracket should be if your 6 you play against 6 year olds none of this if you turn 7 in the calander year you play against 7 year olds. Please if we want to change our sport get involved several parents voiced concerns to the PDGA about the development of children and they refuse to take action. Making 6 year olds play agains 8 year olds because one was born in January and the other in December isn’t fair. 5 years ago the PDGA had a 10 and under devision so it is getting better but please if you think it’s wrong write the PDGA. Thanks

Kaidin Bell

“8 year olds” sorry right now if your 6 and turn 7 in December the PDGA makes you play against 8 year olds

ELIZABETH NUNN-GAGE

Exactly, my 4 year old turns 5 in October, she will only be able to play in FJ06 this year and next, then she will be 6 years old and playing in FJ08 for 3/4 of a year, and someone with a December birthday has it even harder. I will write the PDGA if that would help at all. I understand the rule f ... more

Exactly, my 4 year old turns 5 in October, she will only be able to play in FJ06 this year and next, then she will be 6 years old and playing in FJ08 for 3/4 of a year, and someone with a December birthday has it even harder. I will write the PDGA if that would help at all. I understand the rule for the upper age limited categories, for the juniors though, it make it very hard, they physically change so much.

Kaidin Bell

Because we have 9- 15 year olds your 12 year old just became 13.7 years old but that’s ok don’t worrie it soooooooo fair because the 9-15 year olds are also 13.7 years old now.WAKE UP PDGA WE ARE TALKING ABOUT CHILDREN EVERY AGE NEEDS A CHAMPION. What’s wrong with letting 14-13 ye ... more

Because we have 9- 15 year olds your 12 year old just became 13.7 years old but that’s ok don’t worrie it soooooooo fair because the 9-15 year olds are also 13.7 years old now.WAKE UP PDGA WE ARE TALKING ABOUT CHILDREN EVERY AGE NEEDS A CHAMPION. What’s wrong with letting 14-13 year old play each other and 24-14 year olds play each other. Please research the development of children. And if you agree with me please write the PDGA committee thanks .

Rob Martin

Rick, as a TD that uses DGS

Rob Martin

that uses dgscene.com, you would have received an email confirmation. In that confirmation, there *may* be a link where you can update the registration yourself.

Andrew Sweeton

Rick - PDGA age goes by year of birth, not date of birth. Since Jayme turns 13 in 2018 he is no longer eligible to play in MJ12 for all of 2018 so he is registered correctly in MJ15. Thanks.

Rick Padilla

Ok thanks for clearing that up for me,I told my son he's just going to have to step up his game and play his best

Andrew Sweeton

Separate Caddybook and a phone app will be provided.

Andrew Sweeton

Ah, that is a typo, great catch! The Saturday round is the final preliminary round of singles for everyone, the only cut is for the Saturday afternoon Finals.

Andrew Sweeton

Event Schedule is now corrected, thanks for the heads up Harper!

Andrew Sweeton

When registration closes on June 29th

Andrew Sweeton

The schedule was in the Invite Packet, see: https://www.pdga.com/files/2018_junior_worlds_course_schedule_v2.7.pdf

Andrew Sweeton

It's Divisional Doubles so the same as singles but both partners must be eligible for the division.

Kaidin Bell

I did not sign Kaidin up and would like to please sorry thanks

Kaidin Bell

Thank you I figured it out but I do have a question on why you have a stipulation on 2 players/teams must compete for a division to be played the PDGA Has Multiple World Champions who competed solo throughout all Age Groups. If you show up and complete the tournament with the least amount of throws you should be a World Champion!!

Andrew Sweeton

Correct, that is why we now have that rule. Awarding a World Championship to someone who had no competition does't make any sense. We did allow it for the first year of competition in the two new youngest age groups of 8 and 6, but no longer.

Roy Lyons

So, does that mean the two singles in the 6 and under have to play up or compete against each other?

Andrew Sweeton

Right, we are hoping some more kids register for those divisions.

Andrew Sweeton

Sorry, no, everything is pre-reg, no walk-ups.

Roy Lyons

Okay, how would I add field events AFTER I have already registered her?

Andrew Sweeton

Good Question! We will be adding a link to allow that shortly.

Andrew Sweeton

Roy - there is a link in your confirmation email that says "Modify Registration for . . ."

Evan Jones

I am trying to add my son to the field events and I don't see that link.

Evan Jones

Never mind I figured it out

Andrew Sweeton

Four rounds prior to Finals is correct.

Giancarlo Anselmo

I appreaciate the PDGA for all they do for the sport and juniors. However, I would highly recommend taking a look at this schedule and consider allowing this group to play the normal 5 to 6 rounds. 12U played 6 rounds last year without problem. I understand that scheduling for an event like this ... more

I appreaciate the PDGA for all they do for the sport and juniors. However, I would highly recommend taking a look at this schedule and consider allowing this group to play the normal 5 to 6 rounds. 12U played 6 rounds last year without problem. I understand that scheduling for an event like this is a nightmare however they could easily just play along with their pool and the numbers would not be above 72. Please consider this considering it is consistent with years past for 12U and 13U prior. Thanks again for all you do for the sport

Roy Lyons

The Tentaive Schedule has every other junior division playing SIX rounds. Is it supposed to be four rounds before the finals, six rounds before the finals, or four for some divisions and six for others?

Ava Meyer

FJ12 and under & MJ10 and under are playing 9 holes at 9am and a 2nd 9 holes at 2pm on days 1 and 2, then 18 on Peter Pan short for day 3. Day 4 brings 9 holes in the morning for all 10 and under and 18 for FJ12. Then the final 9 at modified Country Club for these divisions. So while their schedule looks like 6 "rounds" before the finals it's not really.

Roy Lyons

Thanks, I see that in the fine print now. F/MJ15 & F/MJ18 play six rounds and the younger groups play four.

Andrew Sweeton

I have passed this concern along to the TD and PDGA Course Reviewer for their consideration.

Andrew Sweeton

FJ12 and MJ12 are now playing 5 rounds. See: https://www.pdga.com/2018juniorworlds/schedule/course