804.05 Disqualification and Suspension

[Ol' Bob]

Yup, it's clear. Laws aren't necessarily morally correct. Rules of a game, on the other hand, are the agreement on which the game is based, and the players are agreed to the rules so as to insure, as best, that no unfair advantages exist for any single player, or group of players. The rules are the moral imperative, and the quality of the game is dependent upon the application of the agreed upon rules.

[Adam Schneider]

The rest of this thread, which was for the most part not PDGA-related, has been moved here.

[Sausage Fingers]

Originally Posted by Adam Schneider

The rest of this thread, which was for the most part not PDGA-related, has been moved here.

I can get behind that move. Especially right before my angry post. Thanks for that. Nice job moderator!

[BlarneyStoner]

Originally Posted by AchimbaProphet

Your clear endorsement of illegal activites is not welcome.

Says you. I think most of the responses have been in support of not puffing or drinking during tournaments... but I can't be the only one who is rubbed the wrong way by the "holier than thou" attitude here. Most of your support is coming from people who recognize that this kind of thing could hurt the growth of disc golf, not because they are against smokin' weed because our goverment happens to call it illegal.

I don't know Jordan (SF), but if he's running the show at an informal event like Team Disc Golf, he's running the show. If he makes exception to that rule, he is simply saying: I don't care... take your chances. I don't think he believes that his exception overules county, state, or federal law.

[Greg_R]

The main problem with breaking the law is that enforcement officials and casual observers do not see person XYZ engaging in that action... they see disc golfers. Thus, the whole community and sport are condemned by one persons behavior. You can talk all you want about what should and should not be legal... the bottom line is that the people in charge of state and local parks do not like complaints. If they get enough then they resolve the problem by pulling the course.

As far as the PDGA rules are concerned, a TD could literally walk around and DQ anyone they see smoking weed at ANY time (camping at night, etc.). This also includes drinking in parks where drinking is not allowed. Any DQ action needs to be reported by the TD in his/her tournament report to the PDGA. The PDGA disciplinary committee is then informed and they decide on further actions (suspensions, probations, etc.). Note that the RCO in years past has gotten an alcohol exemption for the area around tournament central.

[Minordiety]

Originally Posted by smobro

I started reading this but was so high I couldn't finish it. Maybe later. JK

I do think the spirit of the rule is designed to help PDGA events mainstream as stick golf did. I personally would like to see a dress code for Pros. Imagine the cool threads they could come up with. I say bring on the big, bling belt buckles and the plaid pants! However, I think the gallery should be allowed to get as ripped as they want.

Like the hat you wore at the GNWO.

[LegoRules]

Originally Posted by Minordiety

Like the hat you wore at the GNWO.

Yeah Smo that hat was the bomb

Cindy

[DexterHawk]

As far as I know only one person needs to report an incidence of use in order to get a player DQed... I wish that more TD's would exercise their right to get rid of people who are being jerks... Knowingly allow bad behavior to continue is tantamount to condoning it and will cost us all in the end. This goes for drugs and alchool, but also for tempertantrums and harrasment...

[smobro]

Originally Posted by LegoRules

Yeah Smo that hat was the bomb

Cindy

I would like to think so. but u be the judge..... with the Hat on I shot a +21 and a +15. Left hat in hotel and shot +8. I am thinking the hat stays in the hotel except at leverich where, with hat, shot a -10 for 24 holes. hmmmmmmm maybe it's not the hat. oh well great weekend aside from poor play.

[LegoRules]

Originally Posted by smobro

I would like to think so. but u be the judge..... with the Hat on I shot a +21 and a +15. Left hat in hotel and shot +8. I am thinking the hat stays in the hotel except at leverich where, with hat, shot a -10 for 24 holes. hmmmmmmm maybe it's not the hat. oh well great weekend aside from poor play.

Dang that's it. I wore a hat in my 3rd, and choked.
I think you are right though it's probally not the hat, but the wearer of the hat.

Cindy

[Ol' Bob]

Has anyone tried the tinfoil pyramid hat? (Or is that grounds for a DQ?)