Q: How do I qualify for the PDGA 2006 Am Worlds in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA?

A: The answers to most of these questions are in the PDGA renewal literature we'll send out to all current members in November of 2005. The same information can also be found in the Disc Golf World News magazine and at the PDGA website, every year:

List of official invitees will be determined in late January or early February after 2005 Tour Stats have been finalized. That list and the qualification standards will be posted on the website at that time, but 2005 current members who finish in the top 20% in terms of points in their classification, i.e., Amateur, Master, etc. within their State or Province should all make the cut.

All other interested players who are 2006 current members can get their names on the waitlist.

Waitlists
The waitlists for uninvited players begins March 1.  Interested players should contact the PDGA on or after that date at waitlist@pdga.com or (706) 261-6342.  You will be asked to provide your name PDGA# and the division in which you wish to play.  Please note you must have paid your 2006 membership dues in order to get on the waitlist.  The waitlist will be reviewed in mid-May, after the official invitees have had ample time to register, with invitations to selected waitlisted players being announced by June 1.  Please note: the waitlist is not first come first served. Based on the number of remaining places in each division, priority on the waitlists will be given as follows:
1.  All players who meet standards under Am Worlds criteria #2 and Pro Worlds criteria #3 but were not within the top 25% of Points earners in their State/Province.
2.  All International Players (2006 current members who do not reside in USA or Canada)
3.  All Pro and Advanced division winners of 2006 National Tour and SuperTour events January-June 2006
4.  PDGA Tour TDs and PDGA Volunteers (Board and Committee members, State/Province Coordinators)
5.  Juniors, Women, Families (parent/child or husband/wife), Senior Grandmaster & Legend Men
6.  2005 Tour Points - for each age bracket (Open, Masters, Grandmasters), players with a certain minimum number of 2005 Pro or Amateur points (these minimum thresholds to be determined when waitlists are reviewed).
7.  Amateur invitees wishing to play Pro, Junior invitees wishing to play Amateur.
8.  Any other players with Tour Points in 2005.
9.  Joined PDGA 2004 or earlier - players who have paid their dues 2+ years in a row, with zero Tour points.
10.  Past members who were not current in 2005 - year of qualification
11.  New Members - Players who joined PDGA in 2005 and had zero Tour Points, or who joined in 2006.

Notes
Within each of the above categories, priority will be given to the player with more points or to the player who was placed on the waitlist earlier.  Please note that while virtually all waitlisted players have in recent years gained entry into Worlds, it is impossible to predict how many waitlisted players will get in this year due to the size and anticipated popularity of this event.  It is expected that some but not all Pro, Am, and Junior waitlisted players will get in.  As these portions of the event are expected to fill prior to the deadline, all players should be aware that the later they submit their entries, the greater the chances are that they will not get in.

On behalf of the PDGA and the host clubs, we look forward to seeing lots of players this summer. Regards and good luck!

David Gentry, PDGA Tour Manager
February 7, 2006

Q: Is there a dress code on the course?
A: Yes.  The PDGA dress code is in effect for all rounds. Please note that tee shirts may be worn during the doubles and the preliminary singles rounds from Monday through Friday .  Competitors are NOT allowed to wear tee shirts during the semifinals or finals on Saturday.
 
The PDGA Dress Code is as follows:
 
8.3 Dress Code
 
8.3.1 All players in PDGA sanctioned competitions are expected to dress appropriately and maintain a clean and well-groomed appearance at all Event sites and all associated functions.
 
8.3.2 The following dress code for all competitors will be enforced at all PDGA National Tour and Major Events. The PDGA also recommends that this dress code be enforced at SuperTour and lower tier events, but this decision lies solely with the Tournament Director:

     - All players must wear a shirt covering their upper chest area. A well-tailored shirt with a fold-down, mock turtle, v-neck, crew neck, Henley, or zippered collar, and with sleeves covering the part of the arm from the shoulder to the elbow (commonly known as the upper arm), shall be considered acceptable. Women are also allowed to wear sleeveless shirts as designated above.
   
    - No tee shirts will be allowed, except for competitors in the Junior and Amateur divisions during preliminary rounds only. Juniors and Amateurs shall not wear tee shirts during semifinal or final rounds. Crew neck or V-neck shirts made of high-performance or high-tech materials, such as Dry-Fit, Cool-Max, and others will be allowed.

    - Shirts that hang down lower than the bottom hemline on the player's shorts shall be tucked in.

    - No ripped shirts, shorts, pants will be allowed on the course. This includes unhemmed, torn or cut "vents" at the shirt collar.

    - No offensive, profane, or obscene slogans or logos shall be allowed on any clothing. Junior players may not wear slogans or logos referring to alcohol or tobacco.

    - Shoes or other foot coverings must be worn. Players will not be allowed to play in bare feet. Sandals or slides are allowed.

8.3.3 This dress code will be in effect from start to finish at each event, including all tournament rounds. Players who do not make the final cut, but wish to remain on site through the duration of the tournament, will be considered spectators and will not be required to conform to the Tour's dress code.
 
8.3.4 Any player in breach of the dress code will be warned for the first offense by a Tournament Official or PDGA Marshal, may be required to change attire immediately at the official's discretion, and will under all circumstances be required to change attire prior to the restart of their next round. For any additional offenses, players will be subject to disqualification by the Tournament Director, and may also be subject to suspension from PDGA events at the discretion of the PDGA Commissioner.

Q: Will there be any complimentary transportation to and from the hotel or do I need to rent a car?
Q: Where can I find a list of registered players?
A: Click on this link:
http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=5513