2025 JELLC Tournament Director Symposium
Disc golf event · Mon-Wed, Jan 27-29, 2025Jan 2025 · Henderson, NV
2025 JELLC Tournament Director Symposium
Disc golf event
Mon-Wed, January 27-29, 2025
Hosted by Jacquart Events LLC
Location
Staff Contact ›
Jon Waddington
Facility Director
Schedule
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Mon
Jan 278:00am - 8:50am
Check-In & Continental Breakfast
9:00am - 9:50am
Opening Remarks & Attendee Introductions - by Jeff Jacquart
10:00am - 10:50am
The Tournament Director - by Jeff Jacquart
11:00am - 11:50am
Support Staff - by TBD
12:00pm - 12:50pm
Lunch and a Player's Perspective - by TBD
1:00pm - 1:50pm
The Facility Part I: Land Availability & Control, Tournament Central & Other Shelters - by TBD
2:00pm - 2:50pm
The Facility Part II: Parking, Restrooms, & Water - by TBD
3:00pm - 3:50pm
The Facility Part III: Bleachers & Fencing, Facility Support/Staff Availability, & Facility Wrap-Up - by Jeff Jacquart
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Play four Holes of Disc Golf (LVC, Course Millennium, Holes 15-18) & Analysis (Next Morning)
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Optional off-site dinner (location TBD)
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Tue
Jan 288:00am - 8:50am
Analysis of Prior-Afternoon Play & Continental Breakfast - by Jeff Jacquart
9:00am - 9:50am
Player Needs Part I: Course Design, Hole Signage & Rule Clarities, O.B., Hazards, & Mandatories - by TBD
10:00am - 10:50am
Player Needs Part II: Player Packages, Practice Area & Privacy - by TBD
11:00am - 11:50am
Player Needs Part III: Ongoing Communication, Feedback, & Player Needs Wrap-Up - by Jeff Jacquart
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch and a Player's Perspective - by TBD
1:00pm - 1:50pm
Sponsor Needs Part I: Levels & Perks, Host & Local Club, Charity Partners, Vendor Village Planning - by TBD
2:00pm - 2:50pm
Sponsor Needs Part II: Convention & Visitors Authorities by Doug Bjerkaas & Convention & Visitors Authorities
3:00pm - 3:50pm
Spectator Needs - by Jeff Jacquart
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Play 4 Holes of Disc Golf (LVC, Course Innova, Holes 1, 3, 5, 6, 18) & Analysis (Next Morning)
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Optional off-site dinner (location TBD)
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Wed
Jan 298:00am - 8:50am
Analysis of Prior-Afternoon Play & Continental Breakfast
9:00am - 9:50am
Registration Part I: Facility Limits, Staffing Limits, and PDGA Guidance - by TBD
10:00am - 10:50am
Registration Part II: DGS, The Basics - by TBD
11:00am - 11:50am
Registration Part II: DGS, Hidden Gems - by TBD
12:00pm - 12:50pm
Lunch and a Player's Perspective - by TBD
1:00pm - 1:50pm
A Balanced Budget: Income - by Jeff Jacquart
2:00pm - 2:50pm
A Balanced Budget: Costs - by Jeff Jacquart
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Sustainability Actions - by TBD
3:40pm - 4:00pm
Symposium Closing Remarks - by Jeff Jacquart
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Play until the sun goes down
Divisions
| BIRD | Early Bird | $150 |
| STAN | Standard | $150 |
| LATE | Late | $150 |
| PRES | Presenter | $150 |
| SPON | Sponsor | $0 |
About this tournament
This inaugural JELLC symposium will feature focused sessions where subject experts will share their knowledge and experiences on efficiently and effectively hosting small to large disc golf tournaments while ensuring financially soundness. The event will include interactive discussions with attendees, lead by the producer of the Las Vegas Challenge. Guest speakers, still being determined, will actively engage with participants.
HOST: Jeff Jacquart - With over 25+ years as a Tournament Director, Mr. Jacquart brings extensive experience, including:
• Elite TD: 3 years
• National Tour TD: 3 years.
• A-Tier TD: 20+ years.
• PDGA Dir. of Competition: 2 seasons (encompassing all 22 Majors).
• PDGA Nevada State Coordinator: 6 years.
• Las Vegas Disc Golf Club Board Member: 17 years.
• Disc Golf Camp for Kids TD: 2 summers.
• Course Designer: 10+ years.
• Pro Purses: Exceeding $1 million.
• Player Packages: Exceeding $500,000.
• Accommodatiopns: 3,000+ "unique" players.
• Event Budget: Balancing $500,000 to $750,000 annually.
• Event Fulfillment: 2,000+ individuals including players, caddies, volunteers, vendors,
media, and spectators).
EVENT DETAILS:
• Dates: Monday, January 27, through Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
• Venue: Wildhorse Golf Club, Banquet Room.
• Participants: Minimum of 20 required to cover facility charges. (Delay booking hotel and travel costs until this minimum is nearly met.)
• Host hotel: In contract negotiations.
• Registration Fee: $100 until 10/31, $125 after 10/31 & until 12/31, $150 after 12/31.
• Meals Included: Light breakfast and lunch buffet provided daily.
• Evening Activities: TBD, but likely hosted off-site dinners on Monday & Tuesday.
• Early Bird Special: The first 50 registered attendees will receive an extensive "Tournament Director package.
• Disc Golf Play: A few holes at the close of each day, with design anaylsis discussed the following morning.
