*This article originally appeared in the Summer 2022 DiscGolfer Magazine.

She tees off, with no other female at her course — or even state — competing in her division. Sometimes, it just happens, no other females signed up to play the tournament. 

But today, hundreds of miles away, one of her competitors is putting out on hole 18. Another competitor in her division, in Germany, finished their round hours ago. An Australian competitor has already gone to bed after playing earlier in the day. 

Since 2012, the PDGA’s Women’s Global Event (WGE) has allowed women from all over the world to participate in one unifying event. It gives women and girls the chance to compete with their peers, ones that share the same love of the game, no matter the distance between them. It reminds us that we are not alone. 

If you want to participate, it’s easy: just go to PDGA.com/women and click on the “Find a 2022 Women’s Global Event” button. Here you can find all the events that are registered as WGE events. 

Find a 2022 Women's Global Event

Don’t have an event going on near you? Grab some friends and make a road trip. 

Don’t want to go far? Consider hosting your own event. Below you’ll find some info to get you started.

Requirements of running a WGE event

• Event must be on August 6th or 7th (or you can hold it both days)
• Two rounds on the same layout This is no longer a requirement, updated since going to print.
• Have at least three propagators participating
• Offer all 23 female divisions
• Submit your event results by noon on August 8th

How to register an event

• Register and sanction your event by July 22, 2022
• Fill out the online form “Register Your Tournament as a Women's Global Event”
• Use discgolfscene.com for registration
• Name your event based on the divisions offered:
  • Female only event: “WGE – Event Name”
  • Mixed too: “Event Name + WGE”

How to make an existing event part of WGE

• Fill out the online form “Register Your Tournament as a Women's Global Event”
• Update it to comply with any requirements above

Benefits of running a WGE event

• The PDGA has waived all non-member and player fees for all WGE divisions at this global event so that it is more accessible for new players
• Getting more women and girls involved
• There are WGE specific player packs available for purchase at a discounted rate on PDGAStore.com
• Adding the WGE element to your event does not take anything away from it

Player pack information

• Innova Star Roadrunner
• DD Warden or Judge
• Waffle Towel with artwork by John Dorn
• WGE pin
• Hummingbird Sticker designed by Justin Lago
• PDGA mini

Global winner prizes

• All 23 divisions will have prizes for global winners, donated by their respective sponsor.
• First place in each division will get a Zuca cart
• Second place will get a Grip Equipment bag
• Third place will receive an Upper Park bag

Important dates

• June 1, 2022 or before – Player packs will be available on PDGAStore.com
• June 10, 2022 – International events must order player packs by this date
• July 22, 2022 – U.S. events must order player packs by this date
• July 22, 2022 – Register your event
• August 8, 2022 – Submit your event results by noon

Resources

• PDGA.com/women has more detailed information
• Call the event support helpline at +1-762-253-2200
• Email the event support team