2017 Dynamic Discs Glass Blown Open A-Tier Amateur Only

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Hi Jana! You have been withdrawn from the FA2 waitlist and refunded the registration fee for the division. Let me know if you have any questions.

Christopher Hall

me and my friend were 72 and 73, so that wouldnt effect you at all

Dynamic Discs

Yes, you will only move up on the waitlist if the people ahead of you are withdrawn. If players behind you are withdrawn, you will not advanced but stay in the same spot. Let us know if you have any other questions!

Dynamic Discs

Hi Christopher! You and Parker have been withdrawn from the MA3 division waitlist and refunded the registration fee. We hope that you are both still able to join us for the week of the 2017 GBO event! Soon, we will have more information posted about our Spectator Badge and Volunteer programs.

Christopher Hall

We will still be there. Just going to train hard, and play in the open. My friend park is going to caddy for me.

Dynamic Discs

That's great to hear!

Dynamic Discs

Hi Zachary! You have been withdrawn from the MA1 division waitlist and refunded your registration fee. We hope you are still able to join us for the week of the 2017 GBO event! We will soon have information posted about our Spectator Badge program, as well as, our Volunteer program.

Zachary Hardham

Yea im still going, just signed up for open!!!

Dynamic Discs

Sweet! See you in April. It'll be a blast!

Matt Pipke

I believe the thinking that was explained by Emac anyway was that there is a perfect number of people for the event that makes it just right, too many and it becomes less of an experience and more hassle, and too few has a similar issue, they decided early on although unpopular this was the right size field for them to be able to accommodate.

Daryl Huschka

I personaly respect the fact they want to protect what they have and keep making it better!!

Alex Vang

my only argument here is that this sport is really growing! This sport is growing big and with continued exposure through social media, this will only get bigger. It would be great for as many people to go as possible. Now I am biased but I do hope that they understand how big this sport is really growing.

Caleb Karch

Thank you Alex. I had a great experience last year with no hassle, even in pouring rain and a 6 hour round. It seems at least something went well last year as shown by the waitlist this year. I hope I make it in this time, but it doesn't look good.

Les Bergsman

I too was there with you last year Caleb. We probably stood together under the covered picnic area by the #1 teepad with Mike Solt at Jones West waiting for the rain and lightning to clear. Yes, it was an experience of a lifetime for me, particularly coming from Snohomish WA (North of Seattle was ... more

I too was there with you last year Caleb. We probably stood together under the covered picnic area by the #1 teepad with Mike Solt at Jones West waiting for the rain and lightning to clear. Yes, it was an experience of a lifetime for me, particularly coming from Snohomish WA (North of Seattle was how I had them announce it from the teepad because nobody from the midwest is able to make their mouths form the word "Snohomish") and is not likely something I'll get to do again. I certainly understand Alex's point regarding the growth of the sport and wanting to get as many people in as possible. I do, however, also have the perspective of someone who recently ran a tournament that I 'overfilled' and got bit by having done it. Although everything was awesome for everyone, some groups did not get to finish all of the holes in their final round. As a TD, this is gut wrenching. Even with 99.4% absolute success, the feeling that some groups got a 'less than perfect' experience is, from the Tourney Management perspective, nearly the only thing you feel, know about, hear about. when people tell you "It was awesome", what you hear is "It was awesome, for a tournament where the whole world collapsed around you and you had the ability to have done it better with fewer people in the tournament".... There's really no way around hearing those words on the end of every 'congratulations', 'had a great time', 'experience of a lifetime', etc. Last year, the tournament was filled to absolute max, everything has to be absolutely perfect for it to all go right, couldn't squeeze even a single additional person onto the course and be a success without everything else being perfect, capacity. In fact, the weather was not perfect, and while you and I were standing waiting, so were others, and some of those others did not get to finish all of their rounds. I doubt anyone is upset about that at this point, but that feeling will never leave the tournament direction and management staff. I can't blame them at all for not wanting to run into the same situation again, even if everything that happens is well outside of their control. This sport is awesome, its people are awesome, this tournament is awesome and always will be. Even while nobody but the event staff have any negative feelings about last year, the feelings they have about the decisions they were forced to make last year will always haunt them. They are going to be a bit gunshy about overfilling a tournament, and for a while, they will likely leave a big cushion of space, in the case something beyond their control happens. I know that is true for me and mine, and that was a 94 person C-Tier. As you are probably aware, other Major tournaments had difficulties to deal with this year, and some were very frustrating, but equally avaiodable. Imagine trying to run a fairly substantial tournament in Rock Hill South Carolina during a hurricane... as an example. The point is, we play a sport that is 100% at the mercy of conditions that we have no control over. What a tournament management can do is position themselves in such a way that they can best respond and give everyone the best possible experience in the case there are unexpected challenges. You do that by leaving a little extra room to maneuver.

Matt Pipke

Well I heard Terry Miller and Johnny V say that if you arein the top 25 or so on the waitlist you have a legit chance, otherwise probably not.

Matt Pipke

If you have been trying for a few years, Ill say this, this year was the first time we tried to reg for GBO, only heard of it last year, just went home 30 minutes after reg opened mind you, and signed up and got 2 spots, so, if you plan it and can be online when reg starts or within the first hour you shoudl not have a problem getting in.

Dynamic Discs

Hi Chuck! History has shown that close to 20% of the folks that register will cancel their registration prior to the event. While this has not been the case for every division and every year, this is a good “frame of reference”. History has also shown that about half of the folks on th ... more

Hi Chuck! History has shown that close to 20% of the folks that register will cancel their registration prior to the event. While this has not been the case for every division and every year, this is a good “frame of reference”. History has also shown that about half of the folks on the waitlist actually accept the spot when it comes available. If you do not sign up to play, we hope you are still able to join us for the week of GBO! There will be events happening throughout the week. As well, we will have more info for Spectator Packs and Volunteer opportunities available soon.

Brandon Z

Rec and Intermediate divisions filled in 7 mins

Daryl Huschka

Makes it part of the trill

Alex Vang

I have already expressed my opinion on other posts but when an event fills up within the first 5 mins of opening, I feel there has to be something that can be done to make up for the spots that are on waitlist. This sport is growing astronomically and I know it will only get bigger within the next f ... more

I have already expressed my opinion on other posts but when an event fills up within the first 5 mins of opening, I feel there has to be something that can be done to make up for the spots that are on waitlist. This sport is growing astronomically and I know it will only get bigger within the next few years. I know they already stated no additional changes will be made but I know so many more people will come if something were to open up.

Brian Beatty

You can send an email and ask to be moved just keep in mind all divisions are full so if you're IN a division now you'll be put on a waiting list in another division

Alan Fox

I had to do that last year and got in. But yeah you are added to the bottom of the waiting list so no guarantee you will have a spot if you switch.

Dynamic Discs

Hi Jeremy! If you wish to register for another division, go ahead and do so. Then for whichever division you wish to withdraw from, we will refund you. Please email us at [email redacted] with the division you would like to withdraw from after you register for the new division. Let me know if you have any other questions!

Dynamic Discs

Hi Miguel! We are glad you will be joining us for the 2017 GBO Tournament! Players packs are given out to all players. In the past there have been T-Shirts, discs, hats, and other disc golf items. We will not be releasing any information on the players packs until the event.

Miguel A

Ok awesome thank you so much for the information

Miguel A

how much is a pdga membership?

Pete Crist

Amateur memberships are $50/year. http://www.pdga.com/membership

Michael Emerick

Sadly enough it just happens in disc golf. The guy that won Rec last year was over 900. He won a trophy as no payouts for Rec but it's annoying. I would just suggest to look past it and have a great time.

Daryl Huschka

I would think with the sport growing so much we should look into making this a bigger point. I am a first year player and really think that is one thing common in every tournament I have played. Out side of that one thing I lobe the sport and Tournaments.

Dynamic Discs

Prior to the event, the tournament staff will make sure that each person in each division falls within the PDGA ratings guideline for that division. Last year we did have to move a handful of players because their ratings were not within the guidelines set by PDGA for the initial division they registered for.

Brandon Z

Will the provisions to move people to the correct division have any effect on the wait lists?

Dynamic Discs

These moves have not impacted the wait list in the past. We make these moves after the last ratings update prior to the event (around March 2017). These moves have never bumped someone out of the event, nor will they.

Les Bergsman

not available spots... overbooked by 2

Shannon L. Eurick

Ok thanks

Dynamic Discs

Hi Scott! You will not need to worry about accounting for a Swedish sized shirt. Putting the shirt size you normally wear will be all that we need!

Alan Fox

Crap instead of Alan Fox

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Absolutely! We will update it right away.

Dynamic Discs

Some have suggested we add an additional pool or two to create space for the high demand. This year that will not be possible. Planning an event like the GBO takes a great deal of time and preparation. Dramatically changing the event at this point is not an option. We certainly would consider th ... more

Some have suggested we add an additional pool or two to create space for the high demand. This year that will not be possible. Planning an event like the GBO takes a great deal of time and preparation. Dramatically changing the event at this point is not an option. We certainly would consider this for future GBOs. Our goal is to always improve the tournament and make it the best experience possible for everyone. We will also soon be releasing information about the 2017 GBO Spectator Badge program. We are intending to make this even more robust than last year, to even include some organized disc golf events later in GBO week that spectators can participate in. More information about the Spectator Badge program will be made public no later than December 1st, as well as the Volunteer program.

Les Bergsman

You'll get back everything but the DiscGolfScene processing fee (like $1.34 or something)

Mary-Ann Amador

By when I will know if I am in?

Dynamic Discs

Hi Ginger! If you are still on the waitlist at the time of the event starting, you will receive a full refund of the entry fee from the waiting list division. If you a spot comes open and you move off of the waitlist, you will be notified.

Dynamic Discs

Hi Cory! We will have all details available to you no later than December 1st. Be sure to stay updated on our glassblownopen.com website!

Dynamic Discs

They bought the Spectator Pack at the 2016 GBO and having early access to register for the 2017 GBO was one of the perks.

Dynamic Discs

Hi Jaron! At this time we do not have any plans to have a distance competition. However, we will provide a detailed events schedule for the week of the 2017 GBO tournament no later than December 1st.

Jaron Mallo

Awesome!

Dynamic Discs

Hi Ray! Yes, being on the waitlist never hurts. If the spot opens up, great! If it does not, you will be refunded.

Dynamic Discs

Hi Mike! We are currently working on finalizing the events calendar for the week of GBO. Once we have done this, we will post it on the glassblownopen.com website.

Dynamic Discs

There will definitely be plenty to do on those days!

Dynamic Discs

Hi Sal! There are no dumb questions. We are happy to help! If you are on the wait-list you will have more of a chance of having a spot open up to you than those who did not sign up to wait! As well, history has shown that close to 20% of the folks that register will cancel their registration prior t ... more

Hi Sal! There are no dumb questions. We are happy to help! If you are on the wait-list you will have more of a chance of having a spot open up to you than those who did not sign up to wait! As well, history has shown that close to 20% of the folks that register will cancel their registration prior to the event. While this has not been the case for every division and every year, this is a good “frame of reference”. History has also shown that about half of the folks on the waitlist actually accept the spot when it comes available. So there is always a chance!

Galen Adams

Not holding you to that of course but but that logic Intermediate has 140 spots. If 20% drop out that 28 spots. If only half the people on the wait list accept then that should move through about spot 56 on the list. I was at 68 so maybe? Fingers crossed.