Welcome to The Stampede! I am excited to host this year's Sierra Tahoe Series event. This is one of my favorite courses and tournaments, and while I'm disappointed I don't get to play, I'm thrilled to host and share this incredible course with all of you.
Please read this email carefully. It contains important tournament information, and all players are responsible for knowing the information provided below.
As a reminder, The Stampede is a true amateur event (trophy-only). Information regarding trophy-only events can be found here:
https://www.pdga.com/rules/competition-manual/206
A special thank you to my amazing husband Smitty, who has once again created some amazing custom trophies for this year's event!

RAFFLE
We have a large raffle planned for the weekend. Proceeds help cover the cost of the water and snacks provided throughout the course.
Please support the raffle if you can. Winning tickets will be drawn during Sunday's round, and prizes can be picked up after your round is complete.
LIVE SCORING
Scoring Code: MOSTFUN
PDGA rules require players to keep score during the round.
Options:
• PDGA Live Scoring
• Paper Scorecard
PDGA App:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pdga.mobile&pcampaignid=web_share
Internet Access
I will have portable Starlink internet available on-site.
Once your card is started, scoring will continue to work throughout the round. You will simply need to reconnect near tournament central at the end of the round to finalize scores.
Wi-Fi login information will be provided during check-in.

COURSE RULES
• 2-Meter Rule is in effect.
• No alcohol consumption during a round.
• No smoking during a round.
• Due to fire danger, smoking is prohibited on the course.
• Violation of PDGA alcohol or smoking rules may result in disqualification.
• Parking lots are OB when completely surrounded by concrete.
• All lake water is OB when completely surrounded by water.

CADDY BOOK
The Caddy Book contains:
• Course Maps
• Layouts
• Schedule Information
• Tournament Rules
• Additional Event Information
Please review it before your round.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1alcy5RrQe3YNsCNIKhUpn8slKrUcHzsP/view?usp=drive_link

UPCOMING EVENT
I also serve as Tournament Director for the California Women's & Juniors Championships this October.
Event Information:
https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/2025_California_Womens_and_Juniors_Championships_2026
Please help spread the word, encourage women and junior players to participate, and consider volunteering or donating.

The Stampede is a Sierra Tahoe Series Event (STS)
FEES:
PDGA Fee: $4 Per Person
STS Fee: $5 Per Person
The US Forestry Service charges $500.00 for the course fee for a 2-day event, which will be divided among all players.
PDGA Sanctioning Fee and Insurance $125.00 Divided between all players
$3 per player TD Fee- this covers by camping cost, gas, and hours of time

Camping at the logger campground https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232858
As of 2/4/26 Camping is Open
TD will be at 237 & 241

Early Registration Feb 14th 7:00 pm for Sponsors
$250.00 Tournament Sponsor - Name/Logo on Player's Pack Shirt, Name/ Logo in Caddy Book & Custom Tee-Sign
$200.00 Name/Logo on Player's Pack Tee-Shirt & Caddy Book
$100.00 Tee Sign Sponsorship & Caddy Book
$50.00 Tee Sign Sponsorship
All Women's Can sign up Feb 14th, 7:00 pm, with no sponsorship.

General Registration Opens Feb 28th, 2026, 7:00pm

Women's Spots will be held until May 13th, then spots will be open for waitlisted individuals

No Players' Packs for Pros. After May 20th, there is no guarantee on shirt sizes.

This will be a True Amateur event, which means Trophy Only for Amateurs
"True Amateur events should provide 100% of Net Entry Fees in value to all participants through player packs, trophies, and tournament amenities. The Net Entry Fee is the Gross Entry Fee paid by the player minus ONLY the PDGA Fee, and any Regional, Series, and Greens Fee (if the Greens Fee was included within the Gross Entry Fee). Tournament expenses are NOT deducted from the Gross Entry Fee to determine the Net Entry Fees"

TD Kristine King is responsible for all Refunds
Players who officially request to withdraw from an event at least 30 days before the start of the event will receive a 100% cash refund (minus up to a $5 handling fee).
Waitlist is for divisions and will be handled in that nature that also pertains to withdrawls.
For players who officially request to withdraw from an event 15 to 29 days before the start of the event, the TD has the choice to provide EITHER a 50% cash refund OR just the player’s pack the player would have received if they had attended (minus the cost of shipping). Pro Players will receive 50% Cash Refund since no players pack.
Players who officially request to withdraw from an event within 14 days of the start of the event and before the event’s published closure of registration. The TD has the choice to provide EITHER a 25% cash refund OR just the player’s pack they would have received if they had attended (minus the cost of shipping). In the case of a player in a Pro division for an event without a Pro player pack worth at least 25% of the Entry Fee, the TD will provide the 25% cash refund.
Players who do NOT officially request to withdraw from a registered spot playing in the event prior to the published closure of registration and waitlist replacements and don’t play (aka a no-show), forfeit their entry fee and do NOT receive a refund or player’s pack. This does NOT apply to a waitlist player; 1.03.B.