National Disc Golf Championship Returns with Expanded Qualifying Process

This year, the College Disc Golf National Championship is taking its qualifying process to new heights with an expanded format that will give more teams a chance to shine. In addition to inviting back the top 16 finishers and champion teams from last year's event, the 2015 tournament will feature a larger field of 72 teams in the Championship division.

With 54 spots still up for grabs through rankings, invitations, and qualifying events throughout the year, there are plenty of opportunities for new teams to make their mark. And with the national championship taking place on April 15th-18th, 2015, the stakes will be higher than ever before.

To accommodate this expanded format, the College Disc Golf National Championship is seeking host sites for four types of qualifier tournaments: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Each type of event has its own unique characteristics and qualifications, but all share a common goal: to bring together the best teams in the country and crown the ultimate champion.

The Platinum Qualifier status will be awarded to the two largest events from last season that reapply for this year's season. These events will award four spots each to the top teams that haven't already qualified, totaling 8 berths to the national championship.

Gold Qualifiers will be awarded in each region, with a goal of hosting the best event in the area. Each Gold event will award three spots to the top teams that haven't already qualified, contributing 18 berths to the national championship.

Silver and Bronze Qualifier statuses will be awarded based on factors such as team saturation, event saturation, and previous performance. Silver events will award two spots each to the top teams, totaling 24 berths, while Bronze events will award one spot each, also totaling 12 berths (although this appears to be an error in the original article - it should match the total of 24 for Silver events).

For tournament directors interested in hosting a qualifying event, the application process is now open. Please contact us immediately to express your interest and follow up with a completed Event Application by June 30th, 2014. This will be the first step towards making the 2015 National Championships the best one yet.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/2014-2015-college-disc-golf-season