Update on PDGA Medical Subcommittee on Gender-Based Divisions

The PDGA’s mission statement, values, and vision of inclusion, emphasize our focus on growing the sport of disc golf through structured competition. It also prioritizes - along with values like integrity, professionalism, and fun - inclusivity and fairness.

Disc golf, in short, is for everyone. Here is a reminder of our policies on player eligibility at PDGA-sanctioned events. This policy is in alignment with international sports protocols on this topic, including those of the International Olympic Committee.

The Subcommittee on Gender-based Divisions has been meeting regularly, and through collected research and data, has developed the framework for an early draft of a proposal, ultimately to be approved by the PDGA Board of Directors. While the application of a new framework continues to be studied, the current PDGA policy on eligibility for gender-based divisions will remain in effect for the 2022 competitive season. If any changes to the current PDGA policy are ultimately recommended by the PDGA Medical Committee and approved by the PDGA Board of Directors, they will be implemented in the 2023 season at the earliest.

Additional Resources:

• PDGA Competition Manual: Section 2: Division Qualifications
• Eligibility Standards for PDGA-Sanctioned Events
• PDGA Seeks Volunteers for Medical Subcommittees on Gender-Based-Divisions, Prohibited Substances
• DGPT Reiterates Statement on PDGA Transgender Competition Policies
• Official Rules of Disc Golf
• Competition Manual for Disc Golf Events