2012 Maine Players Tour
&
Maine Players Championship

New for 2012 Maine Players Tour

• a maximum of 5 players per card will be allowed
• minimum of 4 Events to be eligible to play in the Championships
• play 12 Events or more is an automatic entry to the Championships
• standardized payouts
• online pre-registration
• Only Top 4 in points of Pro division will be rewarded a cut of their MPT purse

I. Participating Courses

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II. Player Divisions

Pro (Men, Women, Masters)
Advanced (Men, Women, Masters)
Intermediate(Men, Women)
Recreational and Juniors.

Note that the term "Amateur" or "AM" does not apply due to payouts in all divisions (not anymore, anyway.)

Suggestions on which divisions to play:

Juniors

13 years old and younger

Recreational

For beginning and casual players who are learning basic Frisbee and disc golf skills. Throw 175 to 300 feet, make 3-5 / 10 putts from 20 feet, and can throw backhand with some accuracy.

Intermediate

Developing players who have are gaining consistency and experience. Throw 250-350 feet, make 5-7 / 10 putts from 20 feet, and learning different shots.

Advanced

Tournament experienced players who have developed consistency. Throw 300-400 feet, make 5-7 / 10 putts from 25-30 feet, and have different shots in their arsenal.

Sandbaggers will not be tolerated by the players.

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III. Money

Green's Fees will be determined by the course owners and TD's selected to represent the course.

The fees for CTP and ACE Pot prizes will also be determined by each individual course...

• Some courses like to give plastic as a prize, some choose to give cash.
• Also donated CTPs are always welcome.

Note: CTP and ACE Pot options are to be paid on the day of event. These fees are not included in the pre-registration.

Both of these fees will vary according to course, but will be each individual courses decision.
You have to pay to play...

Next,

Here are the fees for all divisions....

Divisions	Pay out	MPC
Pro (Men/Women/Masters)	$25	$5
Advanced (Men/Women/Masters)	$15	$3
Intermediate (Men/Women/Masters)	$10	$1
Recreational and Juniors	$5	$0

The cost for an event is: Pay out + MPC + Greens + Optional Ace Pot and CTP

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IV. TD Responsibilities

1. Post start time and entry fees in the forum.
2. During the Event, Payout spots and breakdowns should be posted or announced by the midway point
3. During the regular season, please use payouts based on the MPT calculator (pays to top 1/3 of all divisions)(If you do not have access to Excel, use this Payout Chart)
4. During Championships, use Championship MPT Payout Chart (pays top 1/3 Pro divisions, top ½ to all other divisions)
5. Post results in the forum, or call/pm/email results to Ian at 207-272-2974
6. Any MPT $$$ taken at the Event is to be handed to the designated MPT $$$ holder at the Event.
7. Ensure safety. 1 warning* (max) will be given to a player putting another players well being at risk before a disqualification from the tournament. (*Warnings are only an option, TD may disqualify upon first instance at his/her discretion)

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V. Points

Players will earn points at each event they attend for the division they participate in. A players points will be totaled together after each Event with his/her points prior to the Event. Standings will be kept and posted on mainediscgolfers.com after each event.

One point is awarded to last place. One additional point is awarded for each place ahead of last place. For example, if there are 5 players, they are awarded 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 points for places first through last respectively.

The top three players in each division will be awarded bonus points 1st place: 10 bonus points, 2nd place: 5 bonus points, 3rd place: 3 bonus points.

3 bonus points will go to any player for an ace during an Event.

Ties and playoffs: If a tie occurs for 1st place in a division, a playoff should occur. All other ties would split cash and points.

1/4 of the Pro purse will be paid out to the top 4 Pro players in points.

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VI. Qualifying for the Maine Players Championship (MPC)

1. A player must finish in the top 1/2 of the regular season standings to qualify for his/her division at the MPC.
2. Winning an Event in the regular season does not necessarily qualify a player for the MPC. It will be based on points alone.
3. A player must attend at least 4 events in the same division to be eligible to play in the MPC.
4. A player who attends 12 or more Events is automatically qualified for the MPC.
5. If you qualify for more than one division, you must play in the higher division

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VII. Online Pre-registration

Online pre-registration will open 5 weeks prior to each Event, and close 1 week before the Event date.

There is a $2 processing fee for online pre-registration.

Players are strongly encouraged to register for events, as a majority of the courses in Maine will have player capacity limits. (5 players max per card)

If the Event is not full after online registration closes, spots will be available on a first come first serve basis on the day of the Event.

Courses may hold spots as qualifiers and awards; the remaining spots will be available online.

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VIII. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Why does the Players Tour pay out all it's divisions? Contrary to the PDGA standards, the MPT pays all divisions for simple reasons: keeping it simple. This concept eliminates the need for TDs to find alternative prizes, and solves the controversial issues with value. Less problems = more fun.
2. What is the MPT$$$ for? Where does it go? It accumulates with all the $$$ from the other events, and at the end of the season it goes back to the players in the Maine Players Championship payouts.
3. Why must I pre-register for Events? Will there be room if I just show up the day of? Online pre-registration guarantees yourself a spot in the Event; the growing attendance each year has showed the need for this. Pre-reg allows the course and money holders to sort out $$$ ahead of time and overall will help the flow of the Event.

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