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Green Mountain Points Series
See 2010 GMPS Leader Board here!
See 2009 GMPS Leader Board here!
What is the GMPS?
The GMPS is a points based competition that involves 8 tournaments to be held in 2010 throughout the state of Vermont.
Who is eligible to earn points in the GMPS?
Anyone who is a current member of the Green Mountain Disc Golf Club (GMDGC) will automatically earn points when they compete in a GMPS event. However, a player must compete in a minimum of 3 events in one division to qualify for a end of season payout in that division.
How do I join the GMDGC?
2010 Membership details and contact info are located on the membership page.
What divisions will you be tracking points for?
Points will be tracked for GMDGC members at Green Mountain Points Series Tournaments in the following 9 divisions: Pro Open, Pro Masters, Pro Grandmasters, Pro Women, Advanced AM, Intermediate AM, Recreational, Advanced Masters and Advanced Women.
How are the points calculated?
First place in each division will get 100 points. The points for second, third and on are based on how many people there are in the division. If there are only two people in the division, second place will get 50 points, three people (2nd – 66.67, 3rd – 33.33), 4 people (2nd – 75, 3rd – 50, 4th – 25), etc. Your total score for the season will be based on your best 5 scores (there are a total of 8 possible scores).
What does double points mean?
The points you earn in a double points event count as if that was two tournaments. In 2010, the Black Falls IV Tournament is the GMPS Double Points event.
Any other great things about the GMPS I should know about?
Though the details have not been finalized, the GMDGC intends to provide prizes to the winner of each division at the end of the season!
The Vermont USDGC Spot
What is the Vermont USDGC Spot?
Each year the United States Disc Golf Championship (USDGC) is held in Rock Hill, South Carolina. This event is by invitation only and is a competition that includes the best disc golfers in the world. At a minimum each state is granted one spot for the state representative in the USDGC. In years past state reps have included Matt Alberghini, Tom Knox, Jonathan Betts and Jimmy Pedrick.
How do you get selected to be the VT USDGC rep?
There will be an independent points division which will be tracked the same way the Green Mountain Points Series is and the winner of this division will be offered the opportunity to represent the state at the USDGC.
Who is eligible for the VT USDGC spot?
Any Vermont resident is eligible to compete.
How does the VT USDGC “division” work?
Any eligible player who is playing in the Pro Open division of a Green Mountain Points Series (GMPS) event OR a division that will playing the same tournament format as the Pro Open division can elect to participate in the VT USDGC “division” for that tournament. Please note there is a fee that is separate from the tournament entry fee in order to compete in the USDGC “division”.
How much is the VT USDGC Fee?
Each player who elects to participate in the VT USDGC “division” must pay a $15 fee for that tournament, or as an alternative pay a 1 time $50 fee before they participate in their first VT-USDGC event. There are 6 VT-USDGC tournaments so the $50 fee is a $40 discount if you plan to participate in all of them.
Why is there a separate fee?
Making the trip to SC and participating in the tournament is an honor, but it is also not inexpensive. All money collected in the form of USDGC fees goes directly to the player who wins the VT USDGC spot and commits to attending the tournament. The fees help cover the entry fee (which is $230) and travel costs and lodging (the tournament is in Rock Hill South Carolina).
How are the VT USDGC “division” points calculated?
The VT USDGC “division” points will be calculated in the same say the GMPS points are calculated, but will only be based on scores of players who elected to participate in the “division” for a given tournament.
Does participating in the VT USDGC “division” have an impact on my GMPS status?
No. The VT USDGC “division” is a virtual division that is made up of eligible players who have elected to compete for a given tournament. Points earned in the VT USDGC division are separate from GMPS points you may earn in your “real” division.
