REGISTRATION

REFUNDS/WITHDRAWALS:

1. 1. Exclusive/C-Tier Events: 
      1. Refund requests made 14 days prior to the event will be issued a 100% refund less DGScene and PayPal Fees
      2. Refund requests made within 14 days of the event will be subject to a $5 fee (if the spot is filled). If the spot is unable to be filled, a player pack will be shipped directly to the address provided when registering for the event.
   2. State Finale Series/Premier Events/National Championship: 
      1. Refund requests made 14 days prior to the event will be issued a 100% refund less DGScene and PayPal Fees
      2. Refund requests made within 14 days of the event will be subject to a $5 fee (if the spot is filled). If the spot is unable to be filled, a player pack will be shipped directly to the address provided when registering for the event.

LATE FEES:

A standard $8 for Exclusives/C-Tier Exclusive, $10 for State Finale Series/Premiers, late shipping fee will be added to registration after players packs are ordered for the event, approximately two weeks prior to the event.

Late fees sole purpose is for shipping of the player’s package directly to the player. No player’s pack will be available at the event for any player who incurred a late fee.

NO-SHOWS:

All events; Competitors will be treated as ‘no-shows’ if they do not check-in by the published time. Any no-show competitors who have not withdrawn as per above forfeit their entry fee and players package.

COMPETITION & ETITQUETTE

All National Amateur Disc Golf Tour Tournaments will follow the Official Rules of Disc Golf as defined by the Professional Disc Golf Association and the Professional Disc Golf Association Competition Manual for Disc Golf Events unless superseded or contradicted by any statement in this handbook.

All PDGA Divisions are hosted by the NADGT Tour and will be offered per the guidelines of the Professional Disc Golf Association and at the discretion of the TD. The NADGT National Championships, a PDGA Pro/Am Invitational tournament, will crown champions in the MA1(Competing as MPO), FA1(Competing as FPO), MA40(Competing as MP40), and MA50(Competing as MP50) FA40 (Competing FP40) only. MA60, FA50, MA2, FA2, MJ18, FJ18, MJ15 and FJ15 will be invited, and will be playing in the PDGA amateur side of the event.  Invites to MA3 and FA3 will be issued to compete in MA2/FA2 respectively.

Any exceptions to the Official Rules at a specific NADGT Tournament will be announced at the players meeting prior to the event.

All competitors in NADGT Tournaments are expected to compete with the highest integrity and respect for the Official Rules as defined by the PDGA. Any competitor guilty of misconduct is subject to disciplinary action up to disqualification by the Tournament Director. Any competitor disqualified from a NADGT Tournament automatically forfeits: any further participation in 2023 NADGT tournaments, prize payouts, player package, and, if applicable, refunds therefrom.

Any appeals must be made in writing via email to the NADGT Tour Director and allow a minimum of 3 weeks for response.

INVITES & POINTS SYSTEM

NADGT event competitors will receive invites and points when competing in all NADGT events including National Championships.

Invitations to Nationals vary based on the level of NADGT Event as follows:

Premier and State Championship Series:

25% FOR ALL MA1/MA2/MA3/MA40/MA50 +Ties

TOP 40% FOR ALL MA60, Women’s, and Juniors Divisions +Ties

• 1-5 Players: 1 Invitation
• 6-9 Players: 2 Invitations +Ties
• 10-13 Players: 3 Invitations +Ties
• 14-17 Players: 4 Invitations +Ties
• 18-21 Players: 5 Invitations +Ties

Exclusive:

25% FOR ALL MA1/MA2/MA3/MA40/MA50 +Ties

• 1-5 Players 1 Invitation
• 6-9 Players 2 Invitations +Ties
• 10-13 Players 3 Invitations +Ties
• 14-17 Players 4 Invitations +Ties
• 18-21 Players 5 Invitations +Ties
• 22+ top 25% of the field +Ties

C-Tiers, Cee-Times, and Affiliates:

Winners of Eligible with 10 or more in a division to receive an invite to Nationals:

• MA1, MA40, MA50, MA60, MA2
• FA1, FA40, FA50, FA2
• MJ18, FJ18, MJ15, FJ15

 e 2022 NADGT hosts different type of events where competitors may earn NADGT Points and invites to National Championships.

PREMIER EVENTS

Premier events around the country based on history and heritage.  PDGA Sanctioned A-Tier tournaments identified as NADGT Tour Premier events.  Tournaments are open to all qualifying competitors of any age, skill or gender.  All PDGA divisions are hosted by the NADGT Tour and will be offered per the guidelines of the Professional Disc Golf Association and at the discretion of the TD.

Format:                                         Minimum 3 rounds of 18 holes

Entry Fee:                                    $95  *Additional course/facility fees may apply

Player Package:

• Premier-specific designed hoodie from UltimateTeamGear.com
• Player pack disc from event-specific presenting sponsor
• Disc Golf Network (DGN) 1 Month Trial
• NADGT Digital Player Handbook 
• Players can purchase or upgrade player pack items at an additional cost listed on the event entry page.

Payouts:

• 125%+ player pack value fulfilling PDGA “Trophy Only” standard
• Payouts for all NADGT Premier events will be paid out to top 25% of the field.
• $10 per player is ADDED to event payouts and value
• Payouts available through DGPT and dgpt.com
• Glass divisional winner trophies from PyroHyzer
  • *Trophies may need to be shipped to winners

Invites:

National Championships Invitations are based upon divisional participation

25% FOR ALL MA1/MA2/MA3/MA40/MA50 +Ties

• 1-3 Players: 1 Invitation
• 4-6 Players: 2 Invitations +Ties
• 7-8 Players: 3 Invitations +Ties
• 9-11 Players: 4 Invitations +Ties
• 12-13 Players: 5 Invitations +Ties
• 14+ top 40% of the field +Ties

Junior Invitations are based upon divisional participation:

• 3-6 participants 1 invite
• 7-12 Participants 2 invites + ties
• 13-18 Participants 3 invites + ties
• 19-24 Participants 4 invites + ties

Winners of Divisions Eligible for Nationals, with 12 OR MORE competitors, will receive a PAID INVITE TO NATIONALS. The winner of the paid spot to nationals may not receive an additional scrip payout.

Eligible divisions to receive an invite to Nationals:

• MA1, MA40, MA50, MA60, MA2, MA3
• FA1, FA2, FA40, FA50, FA3
• A minimum division of 5 applies.

STATE FINALE SERIES EVENTS

Returning in 2023 under a different name, the NADGT State Finales will be one of the few ways to earn invites directly to the Tour Finale. The NADGT State Finale Events are designed to bring the A-Tier level Premier experience to all players, regions and demographics. A-Tiers can take a while to develop and create, but with this B-Tier opinion, players from every state can have the opportunities to qualify and earn invites like players from around the rest of
the country. We had over 20 State Events in 2022 and are on pace for 30+ in 2023. Want to make sure that a NADGT State Finale will be in your state and provide the opportunity to your players? Please reach out to us at [email protected]

50 Elite level events to highlight each of our state’s great venues and find their great players.  These PDGA Sanctioned B-Tier tournaments focus on bringing the A-Tier experience to all players in all states.  Tournaments are open to all qualifying competitors of any age, skill or gender.  All PDGA divisions are hosted by the NADGT Tour and will be offered per the guidelines of the Professional Disc Golf Association and at the discretion of the TD.

Format:                                         Minimum 3 rounds of 18 holes

Entry Fee:                                    $75  *Additional course/facility fees may apply

EDGE Program:                          NADGT will donate $1 per player to EDGE

Player Package:

• State Finale Series specific designed collared shirt
• Player pack disc from event-specific presenting sponsor
• 1 oz. tube of Zanfel Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac Wash
• Disc Golf Network (DGN) 1 Month Trial
• NADGT Digital Player Handbook
• Players have the option to purchase or upgrade player pack items at an additional cost listed on the event entry page.

Payouts:

• 140%+ player pack value fulfilling PDGA “Trophy Only” standard
• Payouts for all NADGT State Championship Series events will be paid out to top 25% of the field.
• $10 per player is ADDED to event payouts and value
• Payouts will vary from state to state
• Glass divisional winner trophies from PyroHyzer
  • *Trophies may need to be shipped to winners

Invites:

National Championships Invitations are based upon divisional participation

25% FOR ALL MA1/MA2/MA3/MA40/MA50 +Ties

• 1-5 Players: 1 Invitation
• 6-9 Players: 2 Invitations +Ties
• 10-13 Players: 3 Invitations +Ties
• 14-17 Players: 4 Invitations +Ties
• 18-21 Players: 5 Invitations +Ties
• 22+ Players: top 25% of the field +Ties

TOP 40% FOR ALL MA60, Women’s, and Juniors Divisions +Ties

• 1-3 Players: 1 Invitation
• 4-6 Players: 2 Invitations +Ties
• 7-8 Players: 3 Invitations +Ties
• 9-11 Players: 4 Invitations +Ties
• 12-13 Players: 5 Invitations +Ties
• 14+ top 40% of the field +Ties

Winners of Divisions Eligible for Nationals, with 12 OR MORE competitors, will receive a PAID INVITE TO NATIONALS. The winner of the paid spot to nationals may not receive an additional scrip payout.

Eligible divisions to receive an invite to Nationals:

• MA1, MA40, MA50, MA60, MA2, MA3
• FA1, FA2, FA40, FA50, FA3
• A minimum division of 5 applies.

EXCLUSIVE EVENTS

200+ Nationwide events designed for all local players.  These PDGA B-Tiers have been the foundation of the tour for years and provide players with a direct path to National Championships.  Tournaments are open to all qualifying competitors of any age, skill, or gender.  All PDGA divisions are hosted by the NADGT Tour and will be offered per the guidelines of the Professional Disc Golf Association and at the discretion of the TD.

Field:                                              Defined by TD

Format:                                         Minimum 2 rounds of 18 holes

Entry Fee:                                    $50  *Additional course/facility fees may apply

EDGE Program:                         NADGT will donate $1 per player to EDGE

Player Package:

• NADGT Player’s Pack Choice:
• $20 Players Choice Menu
• $20 Premium Disc
• NADGT Digital Player Handbook
• Players have option to purchase or upgrade player pack items at an additional cost listed on the event entry page.

Payouts:

• 100+% player pack value fulfilling PDGA “Trophy Only” standard
• Payouts for all NADGT Exclusive events will be paid out to top 25% of the field.
• $10 per player is ADDED to event payouts and value
• Payouts available through NADGT partner or local event deal
• Divisional winner trophy pins from DiscGolfPins.com
  • *Trophies may need to be shipped to winners

Invites:

National Championships Invitations are based upon divisional participation

25% FOR ALL MA1/MA2/MA3/MA40/MA50 +Ties

• 1-5 Players 1 Invitation
• 6-9 Players 2 Invitations +Ties
• 10-13 Players 3 Invitations +Ties
• 14-17 Players 4 Invitations +Ties
• 18-21 Players 5 Invitations +Ties
• 22+ top 25% of the field +Ties

TOP 40% FOR ALL MA60, Women’s, and Juniors Divisions +Ties

• 1-3 Players 1 Invitation
• 4-6 Players 2 Invitations +Ties
• 7-8 Players 3 Invitations +Ties
• 9-11 Players 4 Invitations +Ties
• 12-13 Players 5 Invitations +Ties
• 14+ top 40% of the field +Ties

C-TIERS & CEE TIMES

These PDGA C-Tiers were introduced in 2022 with the goal of expanding NADGT to new demographics more affordably.  With two different format options consisting of TWO Shotgun Start rounds of 18 holes or ONE 18-hole round of tee times.  Tournaments are open to all qualifying competitors of any age, skill, or gender.  All PDGA divisions are hosted by the NADGT Tour and will be offered per the guidelines of the Professional Disc Golf Association and at the discretion of the TD.

Field:                                              Defined by TD

Format:                                         2 Rounds of Shotgun with 36-hole minimum

or

1 round of Cee Times

Entry Fee:                                    $35  *Additional course/facility fees may apply

EDGE Program:                         NADGT will donate $1 per player to EDGE

Player Package:

• NADGT Online Store Voucher-Good for $17 disc shipped directly to player
• NADGT Towel
• NADGT Points
• NADGT Player Handbook (Mailed directly to player)

Players have option to purchase or upgrade player pack items at an additional cost listed on the event entry page.

Payouts:

• 100% player pack value fulfilling PDGA “Trophy Only” standard
• Divisional winner trophy pins from DiscGolfPins.com
  • *Trophies may need to be shipped to winners

Invites:

National Championships Invitations are based upon divisional participation.

25% FOR ALL MA1/MA2/MA3/MA40/MA50 +Ties

1. 1-5 Players 1 Invitation
2. 6-9 Players 2 Invitations +Ties
3. 10-13 Players 3 Invitations +Ties
4. 14-17 Players 4 Invitations +Ties
5. 18-21 Players 5 Invitations +Ties
6. 22+ top 25% of the field +Ties

TOP 40% FOR ALL MA60, Women’s, and Juniors Divisions +Ties

1. 1-3 Players 1 Invitation
2. 4-6 Players 2 Invitations +Ties
3. 7-8 Players 3 Invitations +Ties
4. 9-11 Players 4 Invitations +Ties
5. 12-13 Players 5 Invitations +Ties
6. 14+ top 40% of the field +Ties

AFFILIATE EVENTS

This option is for any TD of a PDGA Sanctioned event, to include NADGT as part of their player’s packages and overall experience.  All amateur competitors will earn points based on 50% of PDGA C-Tier points.

2023 NADGT National Championships in Austin Texas

– Wednesday, November 1st thru Saturday, November 4th
– PDGA Sanctioned Amateur A-Tier Tournament
– Invite Only

Invitations to National Championship & Qualifying Standards:

The National Championships is an event that is intended to invite the top amateur competitors in the country in the following divisions:

MA1, MA2, MA3, MA40, MA50, MA60, FA1, FA40, FA50, FA2, FA3, MJ18, FJ18, MJ15, FJ15.

Top finishers will receive invites based on their division. Details on the invite process can be found in the Tour Handbook at https://nadgt.com/tour-handbook/

NADGT Premiers, State Finales, Exclusives, C-Tiers and CeeTimes:

• • Top 25% of ALL MA1/MA2/MA3/MA40/MA50 + Ties
  • Top 40% of ALL MA60, Women’s and Junior Divisions + Ties

Affiliates:

• • Winners in all divisions with 3 or more
• Invites will be sent via email with instructions on how to accept the invitation and register
  for the National Championships.
• Invitations to the National Championships are not transferable.

Field/Divisions:

MA1/FA1/MA2/FA2/MA3/FA3/MA40/FA40/MA50/FA50/MA60
-Am Only to participate in Nationals.  

• Juniors that qualify will be allowed to compete in any division that their rating
  permits them to play
• MA3 and FA3 will be fully included and integrated with their own division and pool
• Play your rating. NADGT will NOT allow the season-long rating variable for “Tours or Series”. While this is a great feature on the local / state level, with our tour and size, it is showing to be an abused and exploited system. Play where you qualified until your rating says you cannot.

Rating Caps are being integrated for all divisions at National Championships.

Rating Caps are as follows:

• MA1 1000 and above
• FA1 905 and above
• MA40 940 and above
• FA40 845 and above
• MA50 930 and above
• FA50 830 and above
• MA60 900 and above
  *Players whose rating exceeds this cap by the final rating update prior to Nationals will earn an invite directly to the NADGT Tour Finale.
• MA2 935
• FA2 825
• MA3 900
• FA3 775
  *Players whose rating exceeds this cap by the final rating update prior to Nationals will
  automatically be moved to the proper division based on their rating.

Course Information:

• East Metro – Manor, Texas
• Circle C – Austin, Texas
• Flat Creek Winery – Marble Falls, Texas
• Flying Armadillo -San Marcos, Texas
• Northtown MUD – Pflugerville, Texas
• Searight (Mary Moore) Park – Austin, Texas
• Swordstone – Spicewood, Texas
• Williamson County Park – Leander, Texas 
• More to be announced

REGISTRATION CLOSES 7pm CST OCTOBER 18th

National Championship Entry Fee: $250.

Player Package:
To Be Announced

Player Amenities:
To Be Announced

NADGT National Team Members will be on-site for clinics and to enhance the player experience. Player List to be updated as players confirm

Custom Trophies for all Top Finishers.

National Championships Payouts:
To Be Announced

REFUND POLICY:

Premier Events/National Championship: Refund requests made before 10/15/2023 will be issued a 100% refund, less DGScene, and PayPal Fees. Refund requests made after 10/15/2023 will be mailed a player pack from the event.

NADGT Tour Finale

Jacksonville, Florida 1st Quarter 2024

Invite Only PDGA Pro B Tier – Official Date TBA
No Rating Cap, No Money Cap at the NADGT Tour Finale ONLY

• This exception to normal NADGT policy only applies to the NADGT Tour Finale because that event will only offer Pro divisions.
• Regardless of their membership class with the PDGA, previously qualified players can bypass NADGT Nationals and go directly to the NADGT Tour Finale. So once a player has qualified for the NADGT Tour Finale, they do not have to remain a PDGA Amateur-class member to remain eligible to compete in the NADGT Tour Finale. Again, this only applies to the NADGT Tour Finale because that event will only offer Pro divisions anyway, which means that pre-qualified players, whether Pro or Amateur, may participate.
• Note that if a player chooses to accept cash at any PDGA-sanctioned event, they become a PDGA Professional-class member, and are thereby no longer eligible to compete in an Amateur division at any PDGA Major, and if they want to compete in an Amateur division at an A,B or C-Tier event, they will only be eligible if their player rating
  allows them to do so based on the PDGA Standards found in the Pros Playing Amateur Program as per section 2.04.A of the PDGA Competition Manual, but none of that applies specifically to the NADGT Tour Finale event because it only offers Pro divisions.
• If a player wants to continue to compete as an Amateur-class player at PDGA-sanctioned events, including PDGA Majors or the NADGT National Championships, they must decline cash while playing in Pro divisions to remain an amateur, and must continue to follow all PDGA requirements and guidelines for amateur division eligibility.
• It is important to note that the NADGT Tour Finale is a PDGA B-Tier event, so if a player remains PDGA Amateur-class, and competes at the NADGT Tour Finale, they will be allowed to decline cash and receive equal merchandise value in order to retain their
  PDGA Amateur-class membership status, but if they accept cash payout at the NADGT Tour Finale, they will become a Pro-class PDGA member.

Qualifications to NADGT Tour Finale come from:

• NADGT Premier Event:
  • MPO: Top 5
  • FPO/MP40: Top 3
  • FP40/MP50/FP50/MP60: Winners Only
• NADGT State Finale:
  • MPO: Top 3
  • FPO/MP40: Winners Only
• NADGT Nationals:
  • MPO: Top 10
  • FPO/MP40: Top 5
  • FP40/MP50/FP50/MP60: Top 3
• NADGT Junior Nationals:
  • MJ: Top 5
  • FJ: Top 3
• National Point Leaders:
  • MPO Top 10
  • FPO/MP40: Top 5
  • FP40/MP50/FP50/MP60: Winners Only*
    *players WITHOUT AN INVITE to NADGT Tour Finale

Junior National Championships

Denver, Colorado 8/18-8/20/2023

MJ18 / FJ18 / MJ15 / FJ15 / MJ12 / FJ12

• Juniors that qualify for NADGT Nationals will be able to compete at Junior Nationals (as a Junior), at Nationals (as a Recreational, Intermediate, or Advanced), or at both.
• MJ12 and FJ12 will be a 2 day event.
• Courses and Venues to accommodate more than 400 Juniors.
• Courses and layouts will be division and player appropriate.
• Top 5 MJ and Top 3 FJ receive an invite for the Tour Finale.

NADGT reserves the right to change tournament dates, field sizes, formats, prizes, and locations. All such changes will be communicated as necessary. NADGT reserves the right to change prizes, prize value, or substitutions. In the event of a substitution, all efforts will be made to provide an alternative of equal or greater value. Prizes are non-transferable, other than cash prizes which may be awarded to the Winner’s parent/legal guardian if they are minor; Prize winners are solely responsible for all applicable taxes related to accepting the prize. Winners may be required to sign an affidavit of eligibility, a liability release, a publicity release (unless prohibited by law), and tax documents (the “Documents”). If the winner does not complete the required Documents as instructed and/or return the required Documents within the time period listed on the Winner notification message, the prize will be forfeited. NADGT reserves the right to award any forfeited prizes as they see fit or not at all.