The votes have been counted for the 2024 PDGA Elections, which took place through the month of July with 112,665 ballots sent to eligible PDGA members. Of those, 11,995 ballots were returned, which is a participation mark of 10.65%. Participation was at 14.9% in 2023.
During the first week of the elections, beginning July 1, all current PDGA members as of June 25 for whom the PDGA has a valid email address will receive online election instructions and their individual ballot. The PDGA will send the ballot weekly to those who have not yet voted. Voting ends July 31.
Here's the full information, including video interviews, for the candidates in the 2024 PDGA Elections:
The annual PDGA Elections take place from July 1 through July 31 every year where members vote for the PDGA Global Board of Directors, the PDGA Europe Board of Directors and the PDGA State & Provincial Coordinators.
The PDGA Global Board of Directors Nominating Committee completed a comprehensive assessment of self-nominated candidates for the 2024 PDGA Elections, which included detailed reviews of cover letters, resumes, referral letters, background checks, and for the most qualified candidates, video interviews.
The process culminated in seven candidates from different backgrounds appearing on the ballot for the upcoming PDGA Global Board of Directors elections. These seven candidates will be vying for three open positions on the board.
PDGA Europe, headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, serves the 29 PDGA Affiliate Countries on the European continent. PDGA Europe operates under the direction of the PDGA Europe Board of Directors with the overarching aim of growing disc golf throughout Europe in collaboration with PDGA Global, PDGA Europe members, and National Governing Bodies/Associations.
PDGA Europe seeks proactive and dynamic candidates with the best and brightest minds to serve on the PDGA Europe Board of Directors. For 2024, there are two vacancies available, with each successful candidate expected to serve a term of three years, commencing 01-Sep-2024.
The PDGA seeks highly motivated active members interested in guiding the policies and strategic priorities for the global governing body of disc golf. Competitive candidates will show background and expertise in the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities (“KSAs”) listed below, and a passion for growing disc golf into a globally recognized recreational and competitive sport. The Nominating Committee (“NC”) will review candidate applications and determine which applicants will appear on the ballot.
The votes have been counted for the 2023 PDGA Elections, which took place through the month of July with 119,027 ballots sent to eligible PDGA members. Of those, 17,720 ballots were returned, which is a participation mark of 14.9%. Participation was at 17.76% in 2022.
During the first week of the elections, beginning July 1, all current PDGA members as of June 25 for whom the PDGA has a valid email address will receive online election instructions, including their individual ballot. The PDGA will send the ballot weekly to those who have not yet voted. Voting ends July 31.
During the first week of the elections, beginning July 1, all current PDGA members as of June 25 for whom the PDGA has a valid email address will receive online election instructions, including their individual ballot. The PDGA will send the ballot weekly to those who have not yet voted. Voting ends July 31.
Four candidates will be vying for three open positions on the PDGA Europe Board of Directors. These four self-nominated candidates all share a passion for disc golf. They have diverse backgrounds and a wide range of skillsets, both in their professional lives and within the sport.
The PDGA Global Board of Directors Nominating Committee completed a comprehensive assessment of 13 self-nominated candidates which included detailed reviews of cover letters, resumes, referral letters, background checks, and for the most qualified candidates, video interviews. More information about the Nominating Committee can be found here.
The process culminated in six candidates from different backgrounds appearing on the ballot for the upcoming PDGA Global Board of Directors elections. These six candidates will be vying for two open positions on the board.
The PDGA seeks highly motivated active members who are interested in guiding the policies and strategic priorities for the global governing body of the sport of disc golf. Competitive candidates will demonstrate a background and expertise in the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) listed below, as well as a passion for growing disc golf into a globally recognized recreational and competitive sport.
The votes have been counted for the 2022 PDGA Elections. The elections took place through the month of July with 108,004 ballots sent to eligible PDGA members. Of those, 19,182 ballots were returned, surpassing 2021’s total of 89,986 eligible members and 18,265 ballots cast. That is a participation mark of 17.76%.
Five candidates with wide-ranging skillsets, both professionally and within the sport of disc golf, have filed for three open positions on the PDGA Europe Board of Directors.
They're all ready to help take European disc golf to the next level.
PDGA Europe is a nonprofit organization registered in Finland and a Board of Directors is mandated by the PDGA Europe bylaws.
Responsibilities of the PDGA Europe Board of Directors include attendance at:
A call for candidates for the upcoming PDGA Elections is underway through the month of May and there are spots on the PDGA Global Board of Directors, and the PDGA Europe Board of Directors, as well as PDGA State and Provincial Coordinator positions, available.
A call for candidates for the upcoming PDGA Elections is underway through the month of May and there are spots on the PDGA Global Board of Directors, and the PDGA Europe Board of Directors, as well as PDGA State and Provincial Coordinator positions, available.
A record number of ballots were cast in the 2021 PDGA Elections and the votes have been counted.
The elections took place through the month of July with 89,986 ballots sent to eligible PDGA members. Of those, 18,265 ballots were returned, far surpassing 2020’s total of 51,800 eligible members and 11,821 ballots cast. That is good for a participation mark of 20.3%, just short of the record 22.82% in 2020.
We're just over two weeks into the 2021 PDGA Elections and 15,887 ballots – 17.66% – have been cast as we select the next three members of the PDGA Board of Directors as well as several State and Provincial Coordinators.
It’s been a steady climb in participation throughout the 2021 election. A week ago, the percentage of ballots returned was at 15%.
As we come down the home stretch of this year's PDGA Elections season, here's some good news: nearly 10,000 disc golfers have cast their vote to pick two new members of the PDGA Board of Directors and a slew of State and Provincial Coordinators.
As of press time, 9,893 of the 51,792 ballots sent out have been returned for an impressive 19.1% participation rate. That outpaces voting trends from the last couple years, but we're feeling a little greedy. So, please spread the good word and help us get another 465 votes back in so we can hit that 20% mark. We've got until this Friday, July 31, to do it.
All of the ballots have officially been sent. Now, we're just waiting for more to be returned.
After two weeks of the month-long PDGA Elections, 7,103 members have cast their votes to help select the next two members of the PDGA Board of Directors, as well as several State and Provincial Coordinators. That's up 1,734 from our Week One update.
The PDGA sent ballots to 51,791 members, putting the current participation rate at 13.71%. While that is an improvement on 2019's 12.99%, we're still short on the marks from 2018 (15.39%) and 2017 (15.3%). How about we put those numbers far in the rearview mirror this week?
Well, PDGA members, we have good news, and we have bad news. Which one do you want first?
Being an optimist, we’ll start with the good news: Just under a week into our 2020 PDGA Board of Directors Elections, 5,369 members have cast ballots to help drive the direction of the organization. We see extra birdies in your future.
The bad news is that we sent ballots to 47,876 members, meaning 42,507 of you are about to experience a Karmatic run of rollaways and double-bogeys if you don’t get those ballots in.
Ballots are now going out for the 2020 PDGA Board of Directors and State/Provincial Coordinators elections. Please check your email inbox for a message titled "Vote Now in the 2020 PDGA Elections" from [email protected].
Please note that it may take a couple of days for some members to receive their ballot, as our election house sends the election emails out in batches.
If you do not receive a ballot by Tuesday, July 7, we can help. First, please do the following:
