Rules, Rules, Rules

[jim]

In case you have not checked the PDGA Discussion Board in the past 3 days, HOLY COW have you missed some good stuff!  The PDGA BOD has issued a formal statement (or two, or three) specifically about smoking and drinking during PDGA-sanctioned events.

Most everyone knows that I am a person who enjoys being relaxed, but I believe it is time to adopt some of these rules for our own club. We need to be professional.  We need to be aware how we are "seen" by the general public.  We need to understand that when companies or people sponsor us or our events, they have a vested interest in our behaviour.  Especially when Kids/Juniors are part of the equasion, the issue of being "clean" takes on new importance.

Although it is officially recommended that TDs disqualify rule breakers from events AND notify the PDGA and possibly the local authorities, I will NEVER, EVER take things that far unless the person in question is compromising the safety of others.

We need to vote on some rules issues ASAP.  Although I do NOT recommend we turn into disc police or hard-azz vigilantes, we need to protect ourselves, and protect the game we love.  During one of our tournaments, if the WPD or FOP (who might be a 2003 sponsor) come to the course and smells a funny smell or sees a player chug some beer, we might face consequences as a club.

Just think about these things please.  I ask the Ops Committee (current and future) to start getting various rules / ideas written down before the 2003 season hits its peak.

[mirth]

done

[jim]

Mirth, can you please delete this duplicate topic?