Cigarettes/smoking banned at PDGA Worlds

[CleatusHornwinkle]

I believe this is another case of cerebral rectosis. People have their head jammed so far up that that they can't even hear reasonable people speaking. Litter is really a constant problem in disc golf because there are too many pigs that play.

Dennis

[darnell]

Hey remember Angel Cabrera smoking cigs when he won one of the majors playing ball golf a few years ago? I remember thinking how weird it was watching him toss down his cig to drive and pick it up and continue down the fariway.

[darnell]

I dont smoke myself but I do agree there are too many litterbugs out there! Its probably the casual players that are guilty of this in my opinion, most persons that I have play with are hardcore discers and keep the courses clean. Here is what kills me, beer cans and water bottles laying literally within feet of the trash cans! Its no wonder some courses dont want us out there

[ERicJ]

Originally Posted by PDGA

Smoking has been banned during competition at both the 2011 PDGA Professional and Amateur Disc Golf World Championships. Players will not be permitted to smoke from the start of play until the player’s scorecard has been submitted. Smoking of any kind during competition could result in immediate disqualification and further disciplinary action as stated in the PDGA Competition Manual, Section 3.3 Player Misconduct.

After many months of contemplation, In January 2011 the PDGA Board made the decision to restrict smoking during both the 2011 PDGA Pro World Championships in Santa Cruz CA and the 2011 PDGA Amateur & Junior World Championships in Rochester NY. The Board was well aware of the potential ramifications of this decision and how others have addressed this issue, and this board (as has past boards) debated this issue for some time before making this decision for 2011.The board has not made any decisions on a long term smoking policy for our major events. With the 2011 PDGA Pro Worlds in Santa Cruz requiring a smoking ban due to the drought conditions in California, the Board felt this was the opportune time to test the waters on the impact of a smoking ban at our two (2) most visible and public events – the PDGA World Championships.

We will evaluate the effects of this policy for the future at our 2011 Fall Summit, and we welcome your comments and suggestions.

ON BEHALF OF THE 2011 PDGA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dave “Nez” Nesbitt
PDGA Commissioner & Board President

--http://www.pdga.com/worlds-smoking-ban

[ERicJ]

Updated policy posted on the PDGA homepage:

Originally Posted by PDGA

Smoking is banned during competition at the 2011 PDGA Pro and Amateur World Championships. Players will not be permitted to smoke from the start of play until the player’s scorecard is submitted. Smoking of any kind during competition may result in immediate disqualification and further disciplinary action as stated in the PDGA Competition Manual, Section 3.3 Player Misconduct.

At this year’s Spring Summit, the PDGA Board of Directors clarified details of the smoking policy in place for the 2011 PDGA Pro World Championships in Santa Cruz CA and the 2011 PDGA Amateur & Junior World Championships in Rochester NY.

* E-cigarettes and chewing tobacco are not allowed under the smoking policy

* Open and visual possession of any product banned under the smoking policy will be treated as a courtesy violation, and violators will be asked to put away the product until after the cards are turned in. Repeated offenses will be handled per 801.01F

The PDGA is initiating a number of programs to develop and grow youth and student participation in our sport. This policy will help strengthen our image in the eyes of the public, and allow us to further enhance the experience of competitive disc golf for all participants.

We will evaluate the effects of this policy for the future at our 2011 Fall Summit, and we welcome your comments and suggestions.
If you have any questions please contact the PDGA Tour Manager at ...

--http://www.pdga.com/announcements/20...smoking-policy

[ChrisMacG]

Originally Posted by ERicJ

* E-cigarettes and chewing tobacco are not allowed under the smoking policy

Patches. This year's Worlds will be won by someone covered in nicotine patches.

[bmugwump]

I figured they would not allow the e-cigs....I'll have to start training now (playing without smoking) to be ready for Rochester! I understand it, but I don't like it...and if this filters (pun intended) down to all sanctioned tournaments I'm afraid the PDGA will lose a lot of members...

[ERicJ]

Originally Posted by ChrisMacG

Patches. This year's Worlds will be won by someone covered in nicotine patches.

There's a sponsorship opportunity someone should jump on. What are we gonna see first Innova or Discraft branded nicotine patches?

[Smokin' Joe]

Originally Posted by ERicJ

There's a sponsorship opportunity someone should jump on. What are we gonna see first Innova or Discraft branded nicotine patches?

DISCotine patches?

[tarazarr]

Originally Posted by bmugwump

I figured they would not allow the e-cigs....I'll have to start training now (playing without smoking) to be ready for Rochester! I understand it, but I don't like it...and if this filters (pun intended) down to all sanctioned tournaments I'm afraid the PDGA will lose a lot of members...

I think this decision is setting the stage for a complete ban at sanctioned tourney's

Upside is I bet you see allot more unsanctioned tourney's