PDGA 2011 Tour Standards

[ERicJ]

The tour standards doc has been released with changes for 2011:
http://www.pdga.com/documents/pdga-tour-standards

Of interest to players playing in big tourneys (NT & Pro Majors):

• Enhancements to the online version of the Certified Officials Exam. The official’s exam can now be taken completely online an
unlimited number of times with instant pass / fail notification.

• Certified officials will be required to recertify. Certification will be valid for three years. Each PDGA sanctioned event will also
receive a free exam that can be taken by the Tournament Director or Assistant Tournament Director.

• All competitors competing in a National Tour Elite Series or Professional PDGA Major will be required to pass the Certified
Officials Exam.

[DPdiscer]

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[Jake Walsdorf]

I'm sure most know this but I figured posting it for the few that don't go on the PDGA site won't hurt.

In 2011 the Certified Officials exam will undergo some changes and will impact a larger portion of the PDGA membership. Below is a series of common questions that the PDGA office has received. If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to contact the PDGA Office at (706) 261-6342 or office@pdga.com.

Q: Who has to take the PDGA Certified Officials Exam?
A: Tournament Directors of PDGA Sanctioned events are required to be a Certified Official. Starting in 2011 passing the Official's Exam is now required for all amateurs and professional competitors playing in a National Tour Elite Series or PDGA Major event.

See the PDGA site for the other questions.

[griff]

Originally Posted by Jake Walsdorf

I'm sure most know this but I figured posting it for the few that don't go on the PDGA site won't hurt.

In 2011 the Certified Officials exam will undergo some changes and will impact a larger portion of the PDGA membership. Below is a series of common questions that the PDGA office has received. If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to contact the PDGA Office at (706) 261-6342 or office@pdga.com.

Q: Who has to take the PDGA Certified Officials Exam?
A: Tournament Directors of PDGA Sanctioned events are required to be a Certified Official. Starting in 2011 passing the Official's Exam is now required for all amateurs and professional competitors playing in a National Tour Elite Series or PDGA Major event.

See the PDGA site for the other questions.

so does this mean all platers at tx states will have to pass the test, or will a-tier rules apply to ams?

[ChrisMacG]

Originally Posted by griff

so does this mean all platers at tx states will have to pass the test, or will a-tier rules apply to ams?

TxSDGC is an NT event for pros and an A-Tier for ams. You will not have to pass the test to play any am division.

[scoot_er]

Originally Posted by ChrisMacG

TxSDGC is an NT event for pros and an A-Tier for ams. You will not have to pass the test to play any am division.

Even though a slightly trained monkey could eventually pass the test......

[griff]

Originally Posted by scoot_er

Even though a slightly trained monkey could eventually pass the test......

how many times did it take you, chim-chim? just kiddin' matt. u playin this wknd?

[scoot_er]

Originally Posted by griff

how many times did it take you, chim-chim? just kiddin' matt. u playin this wknd?

I'm going to try an stay away from C-tiers (for real) this year......plus I don't see the extra holes as a good thing.

[ERicJ]

The Rules Test is online now for a $10 charge.

http://www.pdga.com/officials-exam-ready

[tarazarr]

Quick..... What's rule #1????