Disc Golf Teams Gear Up for Global Showdown in England
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Registration is officially open for national teams seeking to participate in the prestigious 2017 World Team Disc Golf Championships (WTDGC), scheduled to take place from August 23 to 26 in Colchester, England. Hosted by DiscZoo, this international event promises to bring together top teams from around the globe, vying for the coveted title of World Team Champions.
The championships follow a successful inaugural event held in Vancouver, Canada in 2016, where the USA took home the gold, New Zealand claimed silver, and Japan earned bronze. Building on this momentum, the World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) aims to attract a record number of teams from at least 24 countries, including representation from Europe, North America, Asia, and Oceania.
To be eligible for participation, each team must consist of a minimum of six players: three Open Men, one Woman, one Masters player aged 40 or older, and one Junior. However, in cases where teams are unable to meet these criteria due to various reasons such as lacking a Junior player, WFDF has introduced a dispensation clause allowing teams to substitute a player below a certain ratings threshold.
For more information about the event format and its unique rules, teams can refer to the 2017 WTDGC Bulletin or visit the official event website at www.2017wtdgc.uk. Notably, this year's championships have secured sanctioning from the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) at the XA tier level, with the PDGA wishing WFDF and the Tournament Organizing Committee all the best in organizing a successful event.
The collaborative effort between WFDF and the PDGA has led to some compromises, including the designation of this year's championships as an XA event instead of the previously hoped-for XM (Major) status. For further insight into these developments, teams can consult the WFDF-PDGA position statement on the WTDGC.
With registration now open, national teams are encouraged to sign up and get ready for a thrilling showdown in Colchester, England.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/registration-opens-2017-wfdf-world-team-championships