2023 PDGA Junior Disc Golf World Championships
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Robert Leonard Sticky June 28, 2023 at 8:17pm
Major Update. Please read in full: https://www.pdga.com/news/schedule-change-am-junior-worlds
Matt Oxendale July 3, 2023 at 4:26pm
I would recommend that at future Jr. events that there be a parent conduct meeting before play starts. I saw multiple parents swear at and berate their own kids during play. One dad stood next to his son for every shot spending over a minute coaching every shot. It was as if he was playing through his son. It was a distraction to the card. We've played lots of rounds with other adults and have dealt with lots of interesting behavior. But the conduct of some of these parents during these rou ... more
Aaron Waggoner
July 3, 2023 at 4:54pm
I second the idea that Jr. Worlds should never coincide with another World Championship. Last year, I wanted to compete in the AM Masters Worlds, but was unable because it was the exact same week as Juniors, and I can't be there with my son for his rounds and compete in mine at the same time. Same went this year for AM Worlds. I had no option to even consider it.
Steven Zylstra July 3, 2023 at 4:03pm
All future Junior worlds should never be hosting another major event at the same time. It does not allow for a focus on either one. Key over these two years is that we had to travel large distances just to get to disc golf courses for all tiers.
Junior worlds should also be focused on making the event fun so even those out of contention get a great experience that isn’t just focused on play. Think of this event as a kid focused, entertainment draw that features a competition. When ...
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Andrew Sweeton
July 3, 2023 at 4:40pm
Thanks for the feedback Steven. Forwarding to the Majors Committee and Operations & Logistics Team.
Nate Heinold
July 4, 2023 at 2:31am
Steven, thank you very much for the feedback. All of the courses at this event were a maximum of 35 minutes apart. As for the "fun" experience, at the end of the day, the competition still needs to be the most important thing about the event. We have to make sure the courses are marked pro ... more
Greyson Schneider
July 4, 2023 at 10:12pm
Most likely Nate and his crew would not legally have the ability to show a movie as I doubt they would have the license to publicly show one.
Roderic Maianu July 2, 2023 at 2:48pm
I am leaving today, is there access to to the disc lost and found there is a disc I need to pick up
Mitch Samuelson June 29, 2023 at 10:47pm
heads up..
All of pool K contestans do not have any of their rounds rated.
Steve Boylan
June 30, 2023 at 12:08am
Due to the limited number of propagators, the ratings will not show up until the ratings go official on the next rating update. (second Tuesday of each month)
Nate Heinold June 29, 2023 at 11:36am
UPDATE: A larger email is being drafted now, but play will resume as scheduled this morning! Just a reminder that shotgun starts will be going off at 8AM this morning.
Nate Heinold June 28, 2023 at 5:42pm
After reviewing the most recent data, we have made the determination that play will not resume at all courses and pools before 4PM. We will have an additional update at 2:30PM. The event pro shop will continue to be open at Five Points (indoors) and this evening’s optional ancillary activities at Five Points, including our Food Vendors, Flymart, Ice Cream Night, Band Performance and Swinging Basket competition will continue as scheduled. Based on air quality recommendations and guidelines, ... more
Nate Heinold June 28, 2023 at 3:41pm
After reviewing the most available data, we have made the determination that play will not resume at all courses and pools before 2PM. We will have an additional update after 12:30PM. Trends are beginning to turn positive, so we are hopeful that we can continue play later today. The event pro shop will reopen at Five Points at Noon and this evening’s optional ancillary activities at Five Points, including the Flymart, Ice Cream Night, Band Performance and Swinging Basket competition will c ... more
Jessica Cowen June 28, 2023 at 2:47pm
For Juniors: The Washington District Library Acitivity - Wed. 11:30 - Indoor Field Games
Bring your lunch to the library meeting room, then head to the gym for games
Nate Heinold June 28, 2023 at 12:50pm
After reviewing the most available data, we have made the determination that play will not resume at all courses and pools before Noon. We will have an additional update after 10:30AM. We are hopeful that we can restart play later today.
Nate Heinold June 28, 2023 at 12:05pm
Play for Wednesday June 28th has been suspended for all pools and courses due to air quality conditions. PDGA and event staff are currently evaluating conditions on the ground, assessing our current policy more in depth and reviewing air quality data to determine when we can resume play. We are advising players not to go to their courses. We will be giving players a minimum of one hour's notice for a restart time.
Robert Leonard June 28, 2023 at 2:27am
Schedule update after delays today: Please read.
https://www.pdga.com/announcements/schedule-adjustments-day-2-pdga-amateur-and-junior-worlds
John Ryan June 26, 2023 at 10:48pm
For the field events, is there a payout? Store credit like last year? If so, where can someone find that? Ty
Andrew Sweeton
June 27, 2023 at 1:02am
The list of voucher amount is posted on the Junior Worlds information page. Emails will be sent with the voucher gift cards.
Donald Huff June 26, 2023 at 11:57am
Just incase someone is still interested in a Airbnb for the week here is a good one. We had to cancel last minute since our son didn't get in off of the waitlist:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/52966773?source_impression_id=p3_1687780295_uE%2BmVdf8diRm8VEo
Steve White June 26, 2023 at 3:34am
It seems the updated Bradley course map and caddy book took our all references to creeks and water being out of bounds. So what happens if throws end up in the water? We played it today and there are definitely some where the discs could be lost in there.
Robert Leonard
June 26, 2023 at 1:12pm
The water is a casual area - https://www.pdga.com/rules/official-rules-disc-golf/80603
Steve White
June 26, 2023 at 1:37pm
So if a disc lands in the water and the player needs to take relief farther from the target and on the line of play, they’re going to have to figure out how to get across the creek first? That’s going to be pretty difficult in some places.
Robert Leonard
June 26, 2023 at 8:55pm
Players are allowed to play the disc as it lies. also, players can return to their previous lie with a one throw penalty.
Dakota benton June 24, 2023 at 9:13pm
what and where is five points?
Steve Ganz June 23, 2023 at 9:26pm
Identity verification is a requirement for participation in this event and will be performed during player check-in but you may optionally upload a digital photo or scan of an acceptable form of identification at any time at https://www.pdga.com/policy/identity-verification/upload
For more information on the PDGA Identity Verification program, please go to https://www.pdga.com/policy/identity-verification
Dave Connors June 23, 2023 at 5:45pm
Anyone else having hotel issues? We booked through the link on the PDGA page for worlds and are supposed to be checking in tomorrow. They charged a deposit but I have heard nothing from them since. I've left voice-mails and sent emails but no luck ...
Issac Rangel June 23, 2023 at 4:03pm
My son will be doing the distance competition for MJ12, Is there specific info for the format? , how many throws does he get ? Is he allowed to retrieve a disc and use it again for the next throw ? Etc …
Caleb Kramer
June 23, 2023 at 6:11pm
Last year they gave you 5 throws and they had to land within the in bounds area which is pretty wide. They marked the throw at where it touches the ground and not where it ends up. I don’t know about retrieving discs but I don’t think it would work very well.
Greyson Schneider
June 23, 2023 at 6:34pm
Last year you couldnt retrieve your disks until all 4 or 5 throwers were done throwing the 5 disks. And someone out in field was collecting them for you. The is a spotter and collector for each thrower.
Robert Leonard June 23, 2023 at 2:41pm
I have been made aware that UDisc Events list doubles at Northwood Blue. This is wrong! It is at Kennel Lake. UDisc is not affiliated with the PDGA nor the event and players should not use it for information throughout the week and should refer to official event pages / emails.
Thanks for the feedback Matt. Forwarding to the Majors Committee and Operations & Logistics Team.