shawnsinclair
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Shawn Sinclair #10819
[email protected]
I am running for a position on the PDGA board of directors.
I'm asking you to help me utilize my experiences for the benefit of disc golf. I know that I am not unique in the fact that I have worn many hats in this sport. On the competitive side I have firsthand experience as an amateur player, regional local pro, touring pro, elite pro and international player. In addition to competing, I also have experience with administration within the sport. I've run and continue to run multiple events a year from non-sanctioned charity events to A tiers as well as been instrumental in helping with multiple NT's and over 10 majors as a PDGA Marshal for Pro & Am Worlds as well as USDGC. Additionally, I've lobbied for the creation of courses, I've presented to city councils, and I've donated time, money, and manpower to pushing this sport forward. I've also had the great joy of playing disc golf in every state in the union as well as on four continents and I haven't missed too many opportunities to talk to local players to get an understanding of what things they do well as well as listen to the troubles they have faced. I'm currently on the PDGA rules committee and I have been the chairperson for the disciplinary committee for 6 years. I am a former school teacher with a degree in kinesiology and I have given countless disc golf lessons and clinics around the world. I also have some experience with how the board of directors works as my wife is a former PDGA board member and I have attended and participated in four of the last PDGA summits. Quite simply put, I have varied experience to bring to the board.
If elected I have a handful of issues that I would like to work towards:
• Encourage more players to join the PDGA or renew their memberships.
• Help players better understand the purpose of the PDGA.
• Dispel myths about the PDGA.
• Work towards a true amateur division and encourage lower entry fee, trophy only am events.
• Expand on the use of technology to bring instant information to the members and move away from older types of media.
In addition to disc golf, I have participated in many other competitive sports throughout my entire life. I feel that seeing how other organizations run their sports is extremely valuable. In the last four years, I have participated in 27 endurance competitions including 5ks, 10ks, half marathons, marathons, ultra marathons and triathlons. These events ranged in size from 200 to 44,000 participants. It has been very interesting to see so many people of all ages and walks of life participate just for the satisfaction of having the finisher's medal put around their neck.
One of the most common statements I continue to hear is "If we had more money in our sport we would have more players." I don't agree with this statement. Take the 2011 New York City Marathon as an example. There was over $800,000 in prize money awarded. Yet, there were less than 20 men and 20 women competing at the elite level for that money. However, there were 47,000 runners paying $255 each that participated for only a player's pack and a finishers medal. This example raises a lot of questions related to disc golf.
• Why are there millions of people who play disc golf, yet only a few thousand who play tournaments?
• How can the PDGA get more people to play tournaments?
o How do we get more women to play tournaments?
o Would it be better to have more or less tournaments annually?
o Do we need more or less divisions?
o Do we need different age protected guidelines?
o Do we need lower entry fees?
o How do we get more companies outside of the sport interested?
I know each and every one of you reading this has ideas and potential answers to these questions and more. If I am elected to the board I would welcome and encourage you to contact me with those ideas and questions so that we may continue to move this sport forward. I want to break down the imaginary wall players have created with the PDGA.
EDUCATION
Sonoma State - BA kinesiology 1994
Sonoma State - Teacher Certification 1996
OCCUPATION
Peyton Designs LLC, Bowling Green, KY 2005 – present
Peyton designs contracts with companies across the country and world. We have developed websites and online applications for individuals and large companies like Tribune and Sony.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PDGA Tour, 2001 – 2005
I was a full time touring pro with my wife Juliana Korver. I have played disc golf in all 50 states, Canada, and four continents.
St. Isabella School, San Rafael, CA 1998 – 2001
I taught K-8 Physical Education, Health, Computer Education.
Historic Preservation Board, Bowling Green, KY 2010 - present
This is a design review board that uses historic preservation guidelines to work with home owners and builders to preserve the integrity of historic buildings.
University District Board, Bowling Green, KY 2010 - present
This is a review board that ensures the safety of all group living structures affiliated with Western Kentucky University such as fraternities, sororities, and religious groups. We review each groups required application along with building and fire inspections to make sure each structure is inhabitable for the upcoming year.
DISC GOLF EXPERIENCE
Tournament Director, 1997 – Present
PDGA Tournament Player, 1996 – Present
PDGA Marshal, 2006 – Present
Professional Worlds, Amateur Worlds, USDGC
Chairperson PDGA Disciplinary Committee, 2007 – Present
PDGA Rules Committee, 2009 – Present
[email protected]
I am running for a position on the PDGA board of directors.
I'm asking you to help me utilize my experiences for the benefit of disc golf. I know that I am not unique in the fact that I have worn many hats in this sport. On the competitive side I have firsthand experience as an amateur player, regional local pro, touring pro, elite pro and international player. In addition to competing, I also have experience with administration within the sport. I've run and continue to run multiple events a year from non-sanctioned charity events to A tiers as well as been instrumental in helping with multiple NT's and over 10 majors as a PDGA Marshal for Pro & Am Worlds as well as USDGC. Additionally, I've lobbied for the creation of courses, I've presented to city councils, and I've donated time, money, and manpower to pushing this sport forward. I've also had the great joy of playing disc golf in every state in the union as well as on four continents and I haven't missed too many opportunities to talk to local players to get an understanding of what things they do well as well as listen to the troubles they have faced. I'm currently on the PDGA rules committee and I have been the chairperson for the disciplinary committee for 6 years. I am a former school teacher with a degree in kinesiology and I have given countless disc golf lessons and clinics around the world. I also have some experience with how the board of directors works as my wife is a former PDGA board member and I have attended and participated in four of the last PDGA summits. Quite simply put, I have varied experience to bring to the board.
If elected I have a handful of issues that I would like to work towards:
• Encourage more players to join the PDGA or renew their memberships.
• Help players better understand the purpose of the PDGA.
• Dispel myths about the PDGA.
• Work towards a true amateur division and encourage lower entry fee, trophy only am events.
• Expand on the use of technology to bring instant information to the members and move away from older types of media.
In addition to disc golf, I have participated in many other competitive sports throughout my entire life. I feel that seeing how other organizations run their sports is extremely valuable. In the last four years, I have participated in 27 endurance competitions including 5ks, 10ks, half marathons, marathons, ultra marathons and triathlons. These events ranged in size from 200 to 44,000 participants. It has been very interesting to see so many people of all ages and walks of life participate just for the satisfaction of having the finisher's medal put around their neck.
One of the most common statements I continue to hear is "If we had more money in our sport we would have more players." I don't agree with this statement. Take the 2011 New York City Marathon as an example. There was over $800,000 in prize money awarded. Yet, there were less than 20 men and 20 women competing at the elite level for that money. However, there were 47,000 runners paying $255 each that participated for only a player's pack and a finishers medal. This example raises a lot of questions related to disc golf.
• Why are there millions of people who play disc golf, yet only a few thousand who play tournaments?
• How can the PDGA get more people to play tournaments?
o How do we get more women to play tournaments?
o Would it be better to have more or less tournaments annually?
o Do we need more or less divisions?
o Do we need different age protected guidelines?
o Do we need lower entry fees?
o How do we get more companies outside of the sport interested?
I know each and every one of you reading this has ideas and potential answers to these questions and more. If I am elected to the board I would welcome and encourage you to contact me with those ideas and questions so that we may continue to move this sport forward. I want to break down the imaginary wall players have created with the PDGA.
EDUCATION
Sonoma State - BA kinesiology 1994
Sonoma State - Teacher Certification 1996
OCCUPATION
Peyton Designs LLC, Bowling Green, KY 2005 – present
Peyton designs contracts with companies across the country and world. We have developed websites and online applications for individuals and large companies like Tribune and Sony.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PDGA Tour, 2001 – 2005
I was a full time touring pro with my wife Juliana Korver. I have played disc golf in all 50 states, Canada, and four continents.
St. Isabella School, San Rafael, CA 1998 – 2001
I taught K-8 Physical Education, Health, Computer Education.
Historic Preservation Board, Bowling Green, KY 2010 - present
This is a design review board that uses historic preservation guidelines to work with home owners and builders to preserve the integrity of historic buildings.
University District Board, Bowling Green, KY 2010 - present
This is a review board that ensures the safety of all group living structures affiliated with Western Kentucky University such as fraternities, sororities, and religious groups. We review each groups required application along with building and fire inspections to make sure each structure is inhabitable for the upcoming year.
DISC GOLF EXPERIENCE
Tournament Director, 1997 – Present
PDGA Tournament Player, 1996 – Present
PDGA Marshal, 2006 – Present
Professional Worlds, Amateur Worlds, USDGC
Chairperson PDGA Disciplinary Committee, 2007 – Present
PDGA Rules Committee, 2009 – Present