BC Open presented by Discmania

What is new in 2023

New tournament sponsor in Discmania
No entry fee increase from 2022
144 spots available for female players.
144 spots available to FA3, MA3, and Juniors for the first time and at a 50% fee to make the event more accessible to new and emerging players.
Master divisions include MP, FP, MA, and FA up to 70.
Player packs worth more than the entry fee for Amateur divisions.
Pre ordered custom fundraiser disc by Mike Ramanauskas
And more to be announced at a later date.

Per PDGA's Competition Manual for Disc Golf Events, only players with a current PDGA membership may register.

RESERVED REGISTRATIONS

MPO Touring Pro is defined as a player who has a DGPT Tour Card or is rated over 1015. FPO Touring Pro is defined as a player who has a DGPT Tour Card or is rated over 915. These spots will be held with the goal of ensuring that higher rated players are not left on the waitlist.

2023 BC Junior Champion is defined as the top finisher in the 2023 BC Junior Disc Golf Championships.

GENERAL REGISTRATION

General registration opens March 1, 2023 at 9pm PST. Each division will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

LESS THAN 4 REGISTRANTS SCENARIOS

June 21st: Divisions with less than 4 registrants will be collapsed with the following exceptions: MPO, FPO, MA1, FA1, MA2 and FA2 will be offered regardless of number of registrants. Registrants in collapsed divisions will be moved to the next available division OR registrants may cancel their registration for a full refund minus a $5 processing fee.

CLOSED REGISTRATION

Registration closes June 21, 2023 at 7pm PST. After this time, only registrants from the Waitlist will be added to replace any cancellations.

ENTRY FEE

Your Entry Fee includes the PDGA player fee of $4 and course green fees of $15. If you are a current member of the Jackman Wetlands Disc Golf Society (society which runs Raptors Knoll Disc Golf Park), your entry fee will be decreased by $10 as your green fees will be waived. You are responsible for the Disc Golf Scene non-refundable processing fee. All players must have a BC Disc Golf Association membership to compete in the 2023 BC Open, memberships can be purchased at www.bcdiscsports.com

SCHEDULE

All divisions (except FA3, MA3, and Junior divisions) will play one round each day, scheduled tee times, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Raptors Knoll course is open to the public year-round except when permitted events are in progress, The course at Campbell Valley will be available on a first come first serve basis for practice on July 20ths for BC Open Registrants only. Per PDGA Rules, participants younger than 13 years old must be chaperoned by a non-playing adult.

FA3, MA3, and Junior divisions will play 1 round on Saturday and 1 round on Sunday only. The entry fees are reduced by 50% and the player packs will be limited but valued more than the entry fee.

Craig Sheather is responsible for all refunds/cancellations. Withdrawals must be submitted through Disc Golf Scene or withdrawal requests must be emailed to the Tournament Director.

Cancellation prior to June 21, 2023
Pro Registrants and Amateur Registrants will receive a full refund of their entry fee minus a $5 processing fee.

Cancellation from June 21 to July 7, 2022
Pro Registrants and Amateur Registrants will receive a full refund of their entry fee minus a $5 processing fee ONLY if their spot is filled by a waitlisted registrant.
If her/his spot is NOT filled by a waitlisted registrant, the Pro Registrant or Amateur Registrant will receive a 50% refund of the entry fee minus a $5 processing fee.

Cancellation from July 7, 2023 onwards
As of July 7, 2022, NO REFUNDS OR PLAYER PACKS WILL BE PROVIDED.

Waitlisted Registrants who do not get into the competition will receive a full refund minus a $5 processing fee.

No refunds or player pack will be provided to any registrant who fails to officially withdraw or is a No Show during the competition.

Player packs will be available for pick up at Ace Runners' retail store during staffed hours starting on July 20, 2023. Player packs must be picked up by end of day July 22, 2023.