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PDGA Guideline:
Professional Divisions
Open - the top professional division, available to players of any age or gender.
An average Open player has several years experience, throws 325-400 feet accurately, makes 6-8/10 putts from 25-30 feet, and has a variety of shots (rollers, forehands, etc) to draw from. Ratings Guideline: 970+
This tournament Rating guideline >= 935
Open Women - the top womens division, available to female players of any age.
An average Open Women's player will have played several years, throws 250-325 feet, make 5-6/10 putts from 25-30 feet. Ratings Guideline: 900+
Pro Master 40+ - available to male and female players who will be 40 years of age or older during the current year. Seasoned veterans who throw 300-400 feet consistently, make 6-8/10 putts from 25-30 feet, have good shot variety. Ratings Guideline: 935+
Pro Master Women 40+ - available only to female players who will be 40 years of age or older during the current year. Ratings Guideline: 850+
Amateur Divisions
Advanced(MA1) - the top amateur division, available to all amateur players. Required division for male amateur players under 40 years of age with ratings >= 935. Tournament experienced players who have played disc golf for several years, and developed consistency. Throw 300-450 feet, make 5-7/10 putts from 25-30 feet, have different shots in their arsenal. Not applicable for this tournament - will need to play open with a rating of >= 935
Intermediate(MA2) - available to amateur players of all ages with player ratings < 935. Developing players who have played 2-3 years with improved consistency and accuracy. Throw 250-350 feet, make 5-7/10 putts from 20 feet. For this tournament: Only players allowed with a rating between roughly 900-935. TD decision for close calls.
Recreational(MA3) - available to amateur players of all ages with player ratings < 900. For players who have played 1-2 years and are gaining consistency and experience. Throw 200-300 feet, make 4-6/10 putts from 20 feet, learning different shots. For this tournament: Only players allowed with a rating roughly below 900. TD decision for close calls.
Advanced Women (FA1)- the top women’s amateur division, available to all female amateur players. Required division for female amateur players under 40 years of age with ratings >= 825. Upcoming players who have played 2-3 years and are gaining consistency and experience. Throw 200-300 feet, make 4-6/10 putts from 25-30 feet, developing different shots. Not applicable for this tournament - will need to play open with a rating of >= 825
Intermediate Women (FA2) – available to female amateur players with ratings < 825. Players who have developed basic Frisbee® and disc golf skills and/or have tournament experience. Throw 125-200 feet, make 3-5/10 putts from 20 feet, can throw backhand with some accuracy.