Saturday, January 17, 2026
PDGA C-Tier to benefit the Town of Orange Food Bank and/or another local charity
Competition Endowment Project status (XC Tier) to be determined based on 501c3 and EIN information
Two rounds on the standard 18 hole layout.

LUNCH: We will attempt to host a pot-luck style lunch at the pavilion!!! Please bring crockpots, power cords, power strips, FOOD, utensils, FOOD, and empty stomachs for FOOD!!!

EVENT FEES:
The entry fee for this event varies by division. Entry fees will cover tournament expenses and charitable donation (25% of net entry fees).

The remainder of each Pro entry will be applied directly to the payout for that division for cash payouts.
The remainder of each Amateur entry will include a small player pack and/or payouts for that division for merchandise vouchers.

CHECK-IN and SCHEDULE:
1. Upon arrival, please come to Tournament Central (located at the pavilion).
2. Preliminary hole assignments will be posted on the PDGA tournament webpage for the event by 9pm Friday night and will be posted as final by 8:45am after Check-In has closed.
3. There will be no players meeting, we will call two minutes at 8:58am and then start Round 1 promptly at 9:00am. Please be at your assigned starting hole by 8:55am.
4. Round 2 start time and hole assignments will be posted on the PDGA tournament webpage within 15 minutes of the last card completing Round 1. It is your responsibility to be at your hole on time for tee off for both rounds. If you are late, you will be penalized as per PDGA rule 1.05.F.
Schedule:
• 7:15am - Player Check-In
• 8:30am - Last Call for player check-in and/or walk-up registration
• 8:58am - Two Minute Warning
• 9:00am – Round 1 Tee Off
• 45 to 60 minutes after the last card in Round 1, we’ll begin Round 2
• Brief awards to announce division winners after Round 2 is completed
5. There will be a $5 ace pot in effect. If an ace is hit by ANY player in ANY division, that player will receive 50% of the ace pot. If no aces are hit, we will do a “Closest to Pin” throw-off for 50% of the acepot. The remaining 50% will be donated to the selected charity.

SCORING & GROUPS:

We'll be using the PDGA Digital Scorecard for the event. Please familiarize yourself with how to use the PDGA Digital Scorecard. Please note that each individual player will need to keep score during both rounds and validate their score at the end of each round.
Please find the PDGA Digital Scorecard at: www.pdga.com/score
The login code will be: HP2026

AWARDS AND PAYOUTS:

Following the conclusion of Round 2 we will acknowledge the top three finishers in each division. Cash payouts for all pro divisions will be handled via PayPal and will be distributed no later than two business days following the conclusion of the event (ie: Tuesday, January 20, 2026).

FINAL PSA:
• This is a PDGA C-Tier event - all PDGA rules are in effect. XC status is pending (will eliminate the $15 non-member fee).
• The two-meter rule is NOT IN EFFECT.
• If there are any questionable circumstances on the course, play a provisional and a determination will be made by the TD.
• Please double check your digital scorecards before you submit them - there’s a 2-stroke penalty for incorrect scorecards. All players must keep score.
• If you are not planning to attend, please note that if you do not notify the TD prior to the start of check-in, you will NOT be entitled to a refund.
Thank you for your cooperation to make the first High Plains Ice Bowl a fun, competitive, and safe event! If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out.

Craig Smolin
Sr. Tournament Director
Fairfield County Disc Club
Team Innova Ambassador
PDGA #27089
(860) 334-7579
Refund policy
Fairfield County Disc Club is responsible for all refunds/cancellations.

Fairfield County Disc Club is responsible for all refunds and cancellations.