PDGA Elections - Page 2 - PDGA

TYVEK · #21 June 24th, 2009, 07:02 AM

i didnt make a decision yet on who i will vote for, but i know that it wouldnt be right of me to base it only upon my impression of him at the BSF. thats why i asked the questions that i asked. i want to get a better feel of what he is like. and what he has been doing and will do to promote the sport.

yeah it might have sounded rude the way i put the question, but it was straight forward and legitimate in my eyes. i would not vote for dave just because he is a world champion, i want to see what he has to say before i make my decision. i also recognize that Todd may have been a little more uptight because it was a NT event.

the one thing that initialy turned me off was the fact that He came up to the microphone at the players meeting and just started asking people to vote for him. that is where my "politician" comment came from. i dont know Todd, the first time i heard of him was at the BSF so i dont have any history to base a decision on, thats why i am asking questions.

Todd Andrews · #22 June 24th, 2009, 08:50 AM

Candidate statements will be released this week on PDGA.com and they will also be available with your ballot. Hopefully they will incite a more lively discussion when they come out.

I suppose I should have told a few jokes before asking for anyone's vote at the BSF, but most of the ones I know are not appropriate for that venue.

Regards,

Todd

Todd Andrews · #23 June 24th, 2009, 10:25 AM

Candidate statements have been posted on the PDGA website.

Shaolintrained · #24 June 24th, 2009, 11:28 AM

Looks like you've got my vote, Todd.

ChUcK · #25 June 24th, 2009, 12:05 PM

Considering how one of the issues I see raised most is the poorly-worded Rulebook, this statement by Feldberg makes me cringe:

"...I would like to pursue a more of the behind the scenes involvement in the PDGA."

I'm sorry, but the barrage of qualifications listed by Dave makes me want to vote for him less. Being a World Champ makes not a successful politician. Besides, if Dave was on the BOD his play would go down the toilet, and who else will be the perfect foil to Nikko's ass-ness? I'd rather see the players play and the thinkers think.

Todd, I like all of the issues you mentioned along with plausible solutions. I wrote my first sentence above before reading your statement, and it seems like you have a firm grasp on the real issues of disc golf. Word. At the risk of asking you to spill your guts on a silly forum, how would you implement the requirement of PDGA Official for all pros?

Scott · #26 June 24th, 2009, 12:20 PM

I was kind of hoping that Dave would win me over with a brilliant statement. It didn't happen. Instead, all we got was, "I'm Dave Feldberg. Please vote for me. Did I mention that I am Dave Feldberg?"

Todd Andrews · #27 June 24th, 2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ChUcK

how would you implement the requirement of PDGA Official for all pros?

ChUcK,

It would be pretty simple really. Certified officials are tracked just like current PDGA membership. So, just like the requirement to be a current member at certain tournaments you would be required to be a certified official in order to play pro at certain tournaments. We will be moving toward making the official's tests available on-line soon so it should not be an issue with becoming an official at the last minute.

Regards,

Todd

ChUcK · #28 June 24th, 2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Todd Andrews

ChUcK,

It would be pretty simple really. Certified officials are tracked just like current PDGA membership. So, just like the requirement to be a current member at certain tournaments you would be required to be a certified official in order to play pro at certain tournaments. We will be moving toward making the official's tests available on-line soon so it should not be an issue with becoming an official at the last minute.

Regards,

Todd

I like the idea of this wicket for professional competition (at what, A-tiers and above? B-tiers?) but at the same time I think it risks cheapening the title PDGA Official. What if there was a separate 'rules knowledge' test that pros had to pass? Even if it was the same exact test with a different title, it would still create a distinct difference between competitor and event marshal. This could be beneficial down the road, when Wiggins Jr. and Spencer are battling for a cool million in cash, to have actual, differently certified Event Marshals on the course instead of just some Pro that has nothing better to do.

Todd Andrews · #29 June 24th, 2009, 02:46 PM

PDGA Marshals already have to demonstrate a higher level of rules awareness before they can marshal an event. I do see where you are going with this though and I will take it into consideration.

ChUcK · #30 June 24th, 2009, 06:20 PM

You know, I think I knew that but oh, how unused knowledge goes by the wayside.

Well, I don't mean to put you through the wringer, Todd. You've got my vote in the bag (and had it last election, too). Thanks for being patient with my questions.

Mystjava · #31 June 24th, 2009, 07:51 PM

I am going to throw one question into the blender here:

What are ways that PDGA and it's BOD can do to implement/encourage disc golf for those who are deaf, blind, disabled, mentally challenged, and so forth?

(I personally would love to see subtitles on some of the pdga videos, transcripts of the radio shows and more show of those who are interested in working with the challenged groups.)

Trozzle!!! · #32 June 24th, 2009, 08:22 PM

I cant really picture blind disc golfers, but im sure there are some. I havent heard of any. Im sure the PDGA and the BOD would easily work with all disabilties, since they are becoming more and more mainstream now.

"Over the Hill" Bob · #33 June 24th, 2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott

I was kind of hoping that Dave would win me over with a brilliant statement. It didn't happen. Instead, all we got was, "I'm Dave Feldberg. Please vote for me. Did I mention that I am Dave Feldberg?"

Isn't that what Todd did at the BSF?

Bob

Scott · #34 June 25th, 2009, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by "Over the Hill" Bob

Isn't that what Todd did at the BSF?

Bob

Maybe so, but his candidate statement was a little more in depth.

Jester · #35 June 25th, 2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Trozzle!!!

I cant really picture blind disc golfers, but im sure there are some. I havent heard of any. Im sure the PDGA and the BOD would easily work with all disabilties, since they are becoming more and more mainstream now.

I have a buddy who is legally blind and is a pretty good golfer. He can see light and dark and the outlines of baskets.......He does need some help finding his disc from time to time though.

Chuck Kennedy · #36 June 25th, 2009, 09:15 AM

We just need the disc golf version now...
http://www.switched.com/2009/06/25/mecha-golf-mach...elps-disabled/

ChUcK · #37 June 25th, 2009, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Jester

I have a buddy who is legally blind and is a pretty good golfer. He can see light and dark and the outlines of baskets.......He does need some help finding his disc from time to time though.

Do you ever slip a Roadrunner into his hand when he asks for his Xcal?

Jester · #38 June 25th, 2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ChUcK

Do you ever slip a Roadrunner into his hand when he asks for his Xcal?

I haven't tried that yet but that is a great idea! Honestly though, he only carries three discs so it is hard to put one past him.

Todd Andrews · #39 June 25th, 2009, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystjava

I am going to throw one question into the blender here:

What are ways that PDGA and it's BOD can do to implement/encourage disc golf for those who are deaf, blind, disabled, mentally challenged, and so forth?

(I personally would love to see subtitles on some of the pdga videos, transcripts of the radio shows and more show of those who are interested in working with the challenged groups.)

Mystjava,

I think that as the organization grows we will need to be able to address these issues. The best way to do this would be to form a committee that could advise the BoD on these matters. Perhaps someone from the Deaf Disc Golf Assn. would like to take this on? If there is an interest in this I will bring it up at the next BoD meeting on July 1st.

Regards,

Todd

LJ Jubner · #40 June 29th, 2009, 07:03 AM

I find all the Dave bashing interesting. Back in 2001 when Dave first moved to the NW. Most of the ones posting here were "over the moon" with a world class player as the State rep. And you have to admit when both he and Avery moved WEST to Oregun they put us on the DG Map. One thing Dave does bring to the table is connections. Todd has Conan offered you a guest slot? Another thing Dave brings to the table is marketability something we desperately need. Climo is a great champ but those ears will never fly.