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PDGA E-Newsletter *updated*
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March, 2008
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PDGA Radio is Back!
Following a one year hiatus, PDGA Radio News will be making a triumphant return to PDGA.com beginning in March 2008 with a new host and format. PDGA Radio News is a forty week Internet program that delivers a 20 minute audio broadcast each week to PDGA members and other disc golf enthusiasts. Beginning in March 2008, listeners will find a new weekly show jam-packed with fast-paced, up to the minute, professionally produced content by disc golfer and radio personality, Steven Kuzenski (aka Steven James).
Steven began playing disc golf in 1996 in the Appleton, Wisconsin area while in high school. He went on to college at Winona State University (Winona, MN) where he graduated in 2006 with a Major in Mass Communications focused on Radio Broadcasting, and a Minor in Marketing. He began his broadcasting career by volunteering for the college radio station as an on-air announcer for two years. While still at the college station, he secured a part-time job for the local group of five stations, working various shifts. After an internship as a program director/morning announcer, Steven was hired full-time as the assistant news director and afternoon announcer for their Top 40/Hot AC station, which was the city's #1 rated station. Steven's experience at Winona Radio included just about everything possible, from producing commercials, play-by-play sports, interview shows, and serving as interim on-air operations manager.
You will be able to listen to the show anytime, and each show is archived so you can listen to past broadcasts too. All you need to hear the show is an Internet connection and a copy of either Windows Media Player or the Real Audio Player. PDGA Radio News streams over the Internet in low resolution, so you can listen uninterrupted regardless of how you connect to the Internet. Podcast users will find exactly what they're looking for too.
Businesses, individuals or tournaments that are interested in advertising on PDGA Radio in 2008 are asked to contact the PDGA Office at (706) 261-6342 for rates and details.
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2008 PDGA Elections
As summer draws near, its time to prepare for the annual PDGA elections, and to send out the call for candidates. Once again voting will take place from June 1 to July 31, with the elected candidates assuming office as of September 1. The 2008 PDGA Election will be held on-line, with members casting their ballots at www.campus-vote.com. The first three on-line elections (2005-2007) saw record participation in terms of the % of current members voting.
For more details on voting, nominating and duties click on the logo! |
 World Championships
On Friday February 15th the list of invited players for this year's World Championships in Kalamazoo, MI was announced. This will be only the third time in history that the Am and Pro Worlds has been combined and may be the first event in history to reach 1000 players.
If you haven't already checked to see if your name was on the list you can do so by clicking on the 2008 PDGA Pro/Am Worlds Logo.
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PDGA MEMBER DISCOUNTS
LaQuinta Inns & Suites is offering a 15% discount nationwide to PDGA members! The best ways to book would be on-line at LaQuinta PDGA Reservations using the corporate rate code (PDGA) or by calling 1-800-SLEEPLQ (or calling the hotel directly) and referencing the Professional Disc Golf Association. Walk-ins are also welcome, but to guarantee availability please book ahead of time!
Also, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is once again offering a 10% discount for PDGA members. They were extremely grateful for our business in 2007 that they were eager to provide service to us again for 2008. www.enterprise.com The corporate rate code is: 17D7907
Thank you all in advance for supporting LaQunita Inns & Suites and Enterprise. The more business they receive the more eager they will be to sponsor our members for years to come.
I will be working to get more discounts for you so watch the website for updates!
Let it Fly!
~Addie
PDGA Memberships Manager
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PDGA Officials!
Just a friendly reminder that PDGA Certified Officials have until March 31st, 2008 to renew their membership to maintain their officials status. To renew, click on the rulebook. |
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Play 'Em All
One man's quest to play every course in America. Alan "Upshot" Brown, PDGA #30235, will attempt to play every course in America beginning this August at the 2008 PDGA Pro/Am World Championships in Kalamazoo/Battle Creek, MI. The is an effort to raise the level of awareness of the sport of disc golf throughout the country. For more information you can go to the Play 'Em All Tour site by clicking on their logo.
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IDGC Monthly Schedule
Event #3 - March 1, 2008
Event #4 - April 5, 2008
Event #5 - May 3, 2008
Event #6 - June 7, 2008
Event #7 - July 5, 2008
Event #8 - August 2, 2008
Event #9 - September 6, 2008
Event #10 - October 4, 2008
Event #11 - November 1, 2008
Event #12 - December 6, 2008
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 Disc Golf Course Review is the fun, easy way to...
Find, View and Review disc golf courses!
Track courses you've played and want to play!
Track round scores and details!
Share and promote upcoming events!
With thousands of course pictures, player reviews, and extensive course information it has never been easier finding a great place to play a round! |
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PDGA | Wildwood Park | 3828 Dogwood Lane | Appling | GA | 30802
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Jan, 2008
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The Staff of the PDGA and IDGC
hopes that you had a wonderful Holiday Season.
Brian, Jason, Karolyn, Dave and Addie
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Have you Renewed?
If you have not yet renewed for 2008 we would love to have you back!
For your convenience you may do so by clicking the link below:
2008 PDGA Renewal Form
Renewing early will speed up the shipping process for you to receive your card, bag tag and tour information all in time to start the 2008 Tour. Thank you so much for your support. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns:
aisbell@pdga.com
Let it Fly,
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PDGA
Competition
Endowment Program
The PDGA Competition Endowment Program has been created to provide a means for Tournament Directors to promote events that have traditionally been unsanctioned.
If you would like to apply to have your event as part of our Competition Endowment Program, you will need to fill out an application and submit it via email to tourmgr@pdga.com or via fax to 706-261-6347.
You may find additional details about the program here:
PDGA C.E.P.
For a copy of the application,
click on the above photo.
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IDGC Monthly
The International Disc Golf Center will be hosting PDGA Sanctioned C-Tier event the first Saturday of each month.
Click on image above for event details!
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Ace and Birdie Club Logo Winners!
Congratulations to Mark Janssen (#20994) and Jack Gilmore (#9587) for submitting the winning designs in the 2008 PDGA Ace and Birdie Club logo contest. Nine different people submitted a total of 21 logos in this years contest. For submitting the winning designs, Mark will receive a 2008 Ace Club membership and Jack will receive a 2008 Birdie Club membership. Both members will also receive a complimentary copy of the 2007 Pro Worlds DVD, which will soon be available from the fulfillment house. The office would like to thank everyone who submitted designs in this annual contest.
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2008 World Championships
Qualification Criteria
(Click image below)
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PDGA Online Tournament Registration
By: Jason Allind , TD IDGC Monthly
The PDGA is now offering online tournament registration services free of charge to all tournament directors in 2008! PDGA Signup www.pdgasignup.com, is designed to alleviate the hassles of the old stamp and envelope days and make it more convenient for players to register for PDGA sanctioned events. I am using the service for the IDGC monthly series here at the International Disc Golf Center, and it has proved to be a great resource, not only for the players but also for myself as a TD. On the 2008 tournament sanctioning agreement, TD's are given the option of signing up for this service. A great perk is that the service also includes a free web space to advertise your event at www.discgolfseries.com . This is a great amenity for smaller clubs and tournaments, who do not have or cannot afford their own website. The TD is able to easily post text and stats on the website without having to know HTML, and it integrates very well with the registration page. You are even able to post your tournament flyer, just like a virtual course message board. One thing that I found difficult when running events was receiving 75 checks in the mail, now the TD can set up the date to close the online registration, and will receive one payment in time for the event. Check out the new service by clicking on the links above and consider offering online registration for your event.
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R U Connected?
Get connected to one of the fastest growing
online communities for disc golfers.
Terry "The Pirate" Calhoun, PDGA# 15117, has created a fun, family-friendly online community for disc golf. This site allows you to:
· add photos and video
· connect with your friends and make new ones from all over the world
· chat live with other disc golfers in the virtual clubhouse
· read and post to the bulletin board
All you need to do to check it out is click on the logo above!
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entire purchase
IDGC Pro Shop
( Print and clip out)
For more information about the IDGC
click on the logo!
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Thank you for your continuous support of the PDGA and the great sport of disc golf!
Est Omnes de Ludo - About the Game |
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