by About a month ago, we reported on the PDGA’s decision to ban smoking during the 2011 World Championship in Rochester, New York. It seems now the policy has gotten strict. Check out the latest (quote) clarification of the non-smoking policy right from the PDGA’s website:
Smoking is banned during competition at the 2011 PDGA Pro and Amateur World Championships. Players will not be permitted to smoke from the start of play until the player’s scorecard is submitted. Smoking during competition may result in immediate disqualification and further disciplinary action, as stated in the PDGA Competition Manual, Section 3.3 Player Misconduct.
At this year’s Spring Summit, the PDGA Board of Directors clarified the smoking policy for the 2011 PDGA Pro World Championships in Santa Cruz, CA, and the 2011 PDGA Amateur & Junior World Championships in Rochester NY.
- E-cigarettes and chewing tobacco are not allowed under the smoking policy
- Open and visual possession of any product banned under the smoking policy will be treated as a courtesy violation. Violators will be asked to put away the product until after the cards are turned in. Repeated offenses will be handled per 801.01F
