What draws you to a tournament?

[PhattD]

I know this thread has been done before but I would like current data. What I am asking for, please, is what you look for in deciding which tournaments to attend. I would like to compile a list of factors from you and then create a poll that is based on your responses, not my biases. List as many factors as you want I will periodically check in and list potential poll categories until we're satisfied we have a good sample.

Thanks
opcorn:

 

[A rod]

I like getting tourney stamped discs. Any tourney that offers a tourney stamp disc; I'm in. I play for the competition, but I'm not quite on that pro time yet, so in essence I'm playing for discs anyway.

I live in a sorta small area, so there hasn't been a whole lot of tourneys anyway

 

[pspunch]

Competition!
Tourney disc
Big players pack
Lunch provided
Trophies
Ace fund/side cash/added cash

 

[Mabuku1]

the pack. not gonna win yet, an the local tourneys are the same expierience here, so the pack is what I would sign up for. a souvenir I was there.

 

[bradharris]

It's mostly about atmosphere for me. The extras like players packs, CTPs, and side games are fun and all, but that's not what I go to tournaments for. I go to have fun playing and spending time with good people.

The course itself is probably the second biggest factor.

 

[Reginald]

Location and if I am available to play are the biggest factors for me. I like the competition. I am not picky about players packs. They are a bonus.

 

[prerube]

Value. While cocky online, I always go into a tourney expecting to place just below cash.
If the tourney is cheap and I get a free tourney stamp disc I am happy.

Also the tourney needs to be with in 2 hours. PDGA sanctioned does not matter.
The course does matter a little, I hesitate to play giles run.

 

[dusty5150]

Factors I weigh are the competition, the course & the TD/host.

 

[Rastaman]

I just want to get better, at tournaments you can see others with skills you may not have or have not refined yet. Tourneys widened my shot variations.

 

[bradharris]

When there are funny money payouts, it really helps if I know I can spend any winnings I may get on site. A lot of tournaments around here do payouts through Community Discs and Justin is usually there with a tent set up.

Even when I don't win anything, I usually end up buying one or two discs anyway.

 

[Txeagle]

Good payout
Selection of discs/merch for payout
Course
Who is running it
How many people are in my division

 

[AndyJB]

FUN!

If it's on a not-so-good course, or there's a bunch of d-bags playing, I'm out. Another factor is price/distance. If the event is cheap but far away, I'll probably go. But if it's expensive and far, no way. I ain't got that kinda money!

But Fun factor is the biggest draw for me. It goes along with the aforementioned atmosphere.

 

[chrishysell]

around here there is an event every weekend and both days every weekend. I just pick the closest.

 

[tdschrock1]

Location
Time
Price

All have to be about right. Ideally its nearby, a free day and cheap!

 

[freezermink]

having just played my first tournament last weekend, i'd say the drive for me is to play my best when the pressure is on. I feel like i played well, but not at my best, so now i can't wait to play the next one and eliminate the mistakes and heighten my state of mind.

the tourney stamped discs were pretty sweet too, i hadn't really thought about them until i got them.

 

[KingPariah]

The camaraderie that comes along with disc golf tournaments. There are a ton of people who I never see outside of disc golf tournaments but I end up playing with a lot of the same people. Also, TD is important and I love a tournament with a great festival atmosphere. The competition pushes me to get better, the player's pack is just something extra.

 

[krupicka]

Sanctioning and Tier
Food on site (whether it is included in the entry fee or not) is a plus.

 

[ohtobediscing]

New course/new players
Meeting friends
Swag[discs, trinkets, cash]

In that order. My favorite thing to do is play draw doubles with the locals the first time I play a new course.

 

[DiscChainBasket18]

I know this thread has been done before but I would like current data. What I am asking for, please, is what you look for in deciding which tournaments to attend. I would like to compile a list of factors from you and then create a poll that is based on your responses, not my biases. List as many factors as you want I will periodically check in and list potential poll categories until we're satisfied we have a good sample.

Thanks
opcorn:

What draws me to participate? Or just to watch/spectator?

If there are a lot of Pro's playing (like a USDGC or ?) If it's in my general area I will def go & watch!

I like to get tourney stamped discs weather I participate myself or I'm just spectating.

What would draw me to play in a tourney? I play a lot of casual golf & after a while I always get the itch to enter a tourney just to see how I stack up against others in my division.

 

[LeBryson James]

I haven't played in a tournament in my DG career yet, but I have been playing non sanctioned doubles all over North East GA. And during those fun games of doubles I met tons of people and gained a lot of friends. And those friends happen to be the regulars that also attend tournaments around NEGA. So since I see my friends playing, that makes me want to play with them and compete with them.

So I would list mine like this from top to bottom of what attracts me to tournaments that I plan to attend this year.

Date/Time
Entre Fee Amount
Closeness
Friends
Competition
Chance to Win
Familiarity of the Course
Gain of Experience
Players Pack
Side Action (Ace, CTP, Drawings)