DDGA East Open 2023 Driven by Innova Discs
PDGA XC-tier · Sat-Sun, May 27-28, 2023May 2023 · Simsbury, CT
DDGA East Open 2023 Driven by Innova Discs
PDGA XC-tier
Sat-Sun, May 27-28, 2023
Hosted by DDGA Deaf Disc Golf Association
Location
Staff Contact ›
Schedule
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Sat
May 208:00pm
REGISTERATION CLOSES!!
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Fri
May 263:00pm - 7:00pm
Check-in/Pick-up Player's Package at Tower Ridge
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Sat
May 279:00am - 1:00pm
Start Round 1 Assigned Tee Time
PLEASE CHECK-IN 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR ASSIGNED TEE TIME -
Sun
May 289:00am - 1:00pm
Start Round 2 Assigned Tee Time
PLEASE CHECK-IN 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR ASSIGNED TEE TIME3:00pm - 4:30pm
Final 9 Safari Round for Top Cards
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Side games (TBA) and Awards
Divisions
For help choosing a division, see the PDGA guidelines
| MPO | Mixed Pro Open | $60 |
| FPO | Women's Pro Open | $60 |
| MP40 | Mixed Pro 40+ | $60 |
| FP40 | Women's Pro 40+ | $60 |
| MP50 | Mixed Pro 50+ | $60 |
| MA1 | Mixed Am 1 | $50 |
| FA1 | Women's Am 1 | $50 |
| MA40 | Mixed Am 40+ | $50 |
| FA40 | Women's Am 40+ | $50 |
| MA50 | Mixed Am 50+ | $50 |
| MA55 | Mixed Am 55+ | $50 |
| MA60 | Mixed Am 60+ | $50 |
| MA65 | Mixed Am 65+ | $50 |
| MA2 | Mixed Am 2 | $50 |
| FA2 | Women's Am 2 | $50 |
| MA3 | Mixed Am 3 | $50 |
| FA3 | Women's Am 3 | $50 |
| MJ18 | Mixed Junior 18 | $40 |
| FJ18 | Girls' Junior 18 | $40 |
| MJ15 | Mixed Junior 15 | $40 |
| FJ15 | Girls' Junior 15 | $40 |
About this tournament
1 round of play
Deaf Disc Golf Association and New England Deaf Disc Golf presents:
2023 DDGA East Open Driven by Innova Discs
Course: Tower Ridge DGC
Location: Simsbury, CT
Date: May 27-28, 2023
PDGA XC-Tier
DEO23 Tournament Director:
Patrick Harris (PDGA #42420 - DDGA #124 - NEDDG #12)
DDGA Executive Tournament Director:
Emil Cornish (PDGA #55959 - DDGA #291)
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DDGA (Deaf Disc Golf Association) is a National Deaf organization for Deaf Disc Golfers. DDGA aims to expand the horizon across the nation with Nationals and Regionals as well with Local tournaments. Those Tournaments are intended for Deaf or CODA players only. The "Hearing" players (players whoever are not Deaf or cannot sign) cannot play in those tournaments. This Tournament is for players who are part of American Sign Language (ASL) community. Whoever is fluent in using ASL are welcome to play in DDGA sanctioned tournaments. The Tournament Director will have the final say in whoever is allowed to play in this tournament (as in being qualified to play in this DDGA sanctioned tournaments based on being Deaf and/or ASL user).
For those "Hearing" players who already registered by accident, you will be refunded, unless you are willing to donate to DDGA, in which DDGA will be greatly appreciative and will recognize your name on the sponsor/donation list of the tournament.
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ACTIVE DDGA MEMBERSHIP ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER OR PAY $10 NON-MEMBER FEE.
To learn and to join DDGA: https://ddga.org
================================
Hello Players!
Come to Tower Ridge DGC, the former 9-holes ball golf course now converted into an 18-holes championship-style disc golf course in Connecticut to compete for your 2023 DDGA East Open Championship titles!!
https://www.towerridgediscgolf.com
All Registered Player's Package will include the following:
+ 2-days course green fees (total value $30)
+ Innova Discs brand Player's Package (total value $108)
+ PDGA's $2 per player fee: This is a fee that applies to all players at all PDGA events.
+ Ace Pot: $1 from each players registration goes to the Ace Pot. If there are no Aces in both rounds, then will have CTP Throw-Offs.
+ More to come
!!REGISTER ASAP!!
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PAYOUT PRIZES
1st Place Trophies for divisions of at least 2 or more players.
Pro Payouts: We will payout 40% of the Pro divisions. Payouts will be issued via Paypal within 48 hours of completion of the event.
Amateur Payouts: We will payout 45% of the Amateur divisions. All amateur divisions play for merchandise credit to Marshall Street Pro Shop.
https://www.marshallstreetdiscgolf.com
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Tentative Schedule:
Friday: 3:00pm to 7:00pm - Check-in/Pick-up Player's Package at Tower Ridge
Friday: Optional Random Doubles run by Tower Ridge league (Cash only)
PLEASE CHECK-IN 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR ASSIGNED TEE TIME
Saturday: 8:00am to 11:00am - Start Round 1 Assigned Tee Time
PLEASE CHECK-IN 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR ASSIGNED TEE TIME
Sunday: 8:00am to 11:00am - Start Round 2 Assigned Tee Time
Sunday: 2:00pm to 4:00pm - Side games and Awards
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Tentative Course Single Round Layouts:
SATURDAY - HYBRID LAYOUT FOR ALL DIVISIONS
SUNDAY - WHITE LAYOUT FOR MPO/FPO/MA1/MA40
SUNDAY - RED LAYOUT FOR FA40/MA50/MA2/MA3/FA3
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Will have CTPs for both Rounds!!
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Course Out of Bounds: See email attachment for Notes.
No 2-Meter Rules In Effect
ALL PDGA rules apply.
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PDGA Live Scoring: This is how each group will keep score. All players need to click on the link below to become familiar with PDGA Live Scoring.
https://www.pdga.com/help/tournament-management/official-hole-scoring. Each group is also required to do one backup scorecard.
Live scoring code: DEO23
PDGA Live Scoring is the OFFICIAL scorecard of the event and each group needs to check in after the round to make sure the scorecard has been received by the TD's. 2 players per card will keep digital scorecards.
Round 1 tee times: https://www.pdga.com/tour/event/66172
NO DIVISION CHANGES OR REFUNDS AFTER REGISTRATION CLOSES.
================================
What to do when not playing??
Hang out at on-site restaurant and brewery!!
https://talcottcollective.com
Visit and explore The Heublein Tower at the top!!
https://friendsofheubleintower.org
Explore Hartford, CT in less than 30 minutes away!!
https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/hartford-us-ct-h.htm
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Loding??
There are only one nearest campsite about 30 minutes west of Tower Ridge: https://whitepinescampsites.com
Hotels or motels or AirBnb are encouraged to book.
Hotels/Motels near Tower Ridge: https://www.google.com/maps/search/Hotels/@41.7886286,-72.8853416,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!2m7!3m6!1sHotels!2sTower+Ridge+Disc+Golf,+140-D,+Nod+Rd,+Weatogue,+CT+06089!3s0x89e7a9f580e13281:0xf1d572c7efdbd623!4m2!1d-72.8093196!2d41.8278517
AirBnb: https://www.airbnb.com
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Questions?....You can email me at [email redacted] and I will get back to you!
I am not able to entertain special requests for tee times unfortunately.
================================
2023 DDGA East Open Driven by Innova Discs
Course: Tower Ridge DGC
Location: Simsbury, CT
Date: May 27-28, 2023
PDGA XC-Tier
DEO23 Tournament Director:
Patrick Harris (PDGA #42420 - DDGA #124 - NEDDG #12)
DDGA Executive Tournament Director:
Emil Cornish (PDGA #55959 - DDGA #291)
================================
DDGA (Deaf Disc Golf Association) is a National Deaf organization for Deaf Disc Golfers. DDGA aims to expand the horizon across the nation with Nationals and Regionals as well with Local tournaments. Those Tournaments are intended for Deaf or CODA players only. The "Hearing" players (players whoever are not Deaf or cannot sign) cannot play in those tournaments. This Tournament is for players who are part of American Sign Language (ASL) community. Whoever is fluent in using ASL are welcome to play in DDGA sanctioned tournaments. The Tournament Director will have the final say in whoever is allowed to play in this tournament (as in being qualified to play in this DDGA sanctioned tournaments based on being Deaf and/or ASL user).
For those "Hearing" players who already registered by accident, you will be refunded, unless you are willing to donate to DDGA, in which DDGA will be greatly appreciative and will recognize your name on the sponsor/donation list of the tournament.
================================
ACTIVE DDGA MEMBERSHIP ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER OR PAY $10 NON-MEMBER FEE.
To learn and to join DDGA: https://ddga.org
================================
Hello Players!
Come to Tower Ridge DGC, the former 9-holes ball golf course now converted into an 18-holes championship-style disc golf course in Connecticut to compete for your 2023 DDGA East Open Championship titles!!
https://www.towerridgediscgolf.com
All Registered Player's Package will include the following:
+ 2-days course green fees (total value $30)
+ Innova Discs brand Player's Package (total value $108)
+ PDGA's $2 per player fee: This is a fee that applies to all players at all PDGA events.
+ Ace Pot: $1 from each players registration goes to the Ace Pot. If there are no Aces in both rounds, then will have CTP Throw-Offs.
+ More to come
!!REGISTER ASAP!!
================================
PAYOUT PRIZES
1st Place Trophies for divisions of at least 2 or more players.
Pro Payouts: We will payout 40% of the Pro divisions. Payouts will be issued via Paypal within 48 hours of completion of the event.
Amateur Payouts: We will payout 45% of the Amateur divisions. All amateur divisions play for merchandise credit to Marshall Street Pro Shop.
https://www.marshallstreetdiscgolf.com
================================
Tentative Schedule:
Friday: 3:00pm to 7:00pm - Check-in/Pick-up Player's Package at Tower Ridge
Friday: Optional Random Doubles run by Tower Ridge league (Cash only)
PLEASE CHECK-IN 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR ASSIGNED TEE TIME
Saturday: 8:00am to 11:00am - Start Round 1 Assigned Tee Time
PLEASE CHECK-IN 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR ASSIGNED TEE TIME
Sunday: 8:00am to 11:00am - Start Round 2 Assigned Tee Time
Sunday: 2:00pm to 4:00pm - Side games and Awards
================================
Tentative Course Single Round Layouts:
SATURDAY - HYBRID LAYOUT FOR ALL DIVISIONS
SUNDAY - WHITE LAYOUT FOR MPO/FPO/MA1/MA40
SUNDAY - RED LAYOUT FOR FA40/MA50/MA2/MA3/FA3
================================
Will have CTPs for both Rounds!!
================================
Course Out of Bounds: See email attachment for Notes.
No 2-Meter Rules In Effect
ALL PDGA rules apply.
================================
PDGA Live Scoring: This is how each group will keep score. All players need to click on the link below to become familiar with PDGA Live Scoring.
https://www.pdga.com/help/tournament-management/official-hole-scoring. Each group is also required to do one backup scorecard.
Live scoring code: DEO23
PDGA Live Scoring is the OFFICIAL scorecard of the event and each group needs to check in after the round to make sure the scorecard has been received by the TD's. 2 players per card will keep digital scorecards.
Round 1 tee times: https://www.pdga.com/tour/event/66172
NO DIVISION CHANGES OR REFUNDS AFTER REGISTRATION CLOSES.
================================
What to do when not playing??
Hang out at on-site restaurant and brewery!!
https://talcottcollective.com
Visit and explore The Heublein Tower at the top!!
https://friendsofheubleintower.org
Explore Hartford, CT in less than 30 minutes away!!
https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/hartford-us-ct-h.htm
================================
Loding??
There are only one nearest campsite about 30 minutes west of Tower Ridge: https://whitepinescampsites.com
Hotels or motels or AirBnb are encouraged to book.
Hotels/Motels near Tower Ridge: https://www.google.com/maps/search/Hotels/@41.7886286,-72.8853416,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!2m7!3m6!1sHotels!2sTower+Ridge+Disc+Golf,+140-D,+Nod+Rd,+Weatogue,+CT+06089!3s0x89e7a9f580e13281:0xf1d572c7efdbd623!4m2!1d-72.8093196!2d41.8278517
AirBnb: https://www.airbnb.com
================================
Questions?....You can email me at [email redacted] and I will get back to you!
I am not able to entertain special requests for tee times unfortunately.
================================
Refund policy
DDGA Deaf Disc Golf Association and New England Deaf Disc Golf is responsible for all refunds/cancellations.
No refunds after registration has closed. PDGA refund policy will be followed. https://www.pdga.com/rules/competition-manual/103.
No refunds after registration has closed. PDGA refund policy will be followed. https://www.pdga.com/rules/competition-manual/103.