PDGA TD School | Episode 18 | TD Report/Wrap-Up
The final installment of PDGA TD School is here, and it's all about wrapping up your tournament event. After a successful competition, Tournament Directors must ensure all necessary tasks are completed before calling it a day. This video focuses on submitting the TD Report and Event Report, two crucial steps in the process. Viewers will learn how to navigate the visual guide within Tournament Manager to complete these tasks efficiently. The TD School series aims to educate tournament directors on best practices for organizing successful events. By watching this episode, viewers can gain a better understanding of how to finalize their event, resolve any errors or issues, and receive confirmation that their report has been submitted and is waiting for Official Rating processing.
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It's finally here, the final installment of TD School. We've made it to the end of the tournament, the final putts are in the basket and the prizes have been awarded. So now it's time to wrap up your event and ensure all necessary tasks are completed before you can call it a day. So, let's dive right in. The final job to do for any Tournament Director is submitting your TD Report. Once your payouts have been posted, it's essential to finalize your event by submitting the Event Report. Let's take a look at the visual guide to help you understand the process. As you can see, Tournament Manager will guide you through the process. It includes the Submit Report page, where you'll provide all the required information. Remember, offline TD report spreadsheets are no longer accepted. Assuming you've published the final scores and payouts, and there are no error indicator icons on your Finance page, you should be ready to submit the Event Report online. Let's take a closer look at the Submit Report page. Any errors or issues that need to be addressed will be displayed on this page. Make sure to resolve them before proceeding. Once you've made the necessary changes, click the Save Changes and Review button. After the page reloads, you should see check marks instead of red error indicators. Now the orange Submit Report button will appear at the bottom of the page. Great, now you're ready to submit the event report. Click the Submit Report button to complete the process. Once you've successfully submitted the event report, you'll receive a confirmation message stating the Event Report has been submitted and it's currently waiting for Official Rating processing. That's a major milestone, but we're not done just yet. After submitting the Event Report, you'll see a link on the screen that takes you to the page where you can pay any outstanding event fees. Let's explore that next. Here you'll find a breakdown of the fees you owe, including the per player fees based on the tier of your event and any non-member fees. To avoid disciplinary action and ensure the smooth sanctioning of future events, make sure to pay these fees promptly. If you're outside of the United States, your fee paying process will be slightly different. Consult with your Province Coordinator or Country Representative for further guidance. If you have any...
