Smoke Free Worlds 2011

[tree]

I just read on the PDGA site that there is no smoking of any kind during tournament play at both the Pro and Am World Championships this year. WOW!

[DaBus85]

I think a lot of the no smoking rule has to do with how dry those courses will be when worlds is going on.  I have played those courses in late summer and it's super dry

[jasonc]

The "official" reason is of course, the kids.  I think it's a good decision, especially for Worlds where there will be plenty of cameras rolling. 

From http://www.pdga.com/announcements/2011-worlds-non-smoking-policy .....
"The PDGA is initiating a number of programs to develop and grow youth and student participation in our sport. This policy will help strengthen our image in the eyes of the public, and allow us to further enhance the experience of competitive disc golf for all participants."