PDGA Competition Manual

2.2 Exceptions

A. Players are allowed to enter a ratings based division they would otherwise be ineligible to participate only under the following circumstances

  1. If approved before the event by the PDGA Tour Manager.
  2. Players who have become ineligible for a division due to a ratings update may participate for two weeks following the update, provided they are pre-registered for the event in question, at the discretion of the TD.
  3. If competing in an applicable points series (see Section 2.2 B for specifics)

B. Players may be allowed to enter a ratings based division they would otherwise be ineligible to participate in as part of a points Series provided that

  1. The Series Director has contacted the PDGA prior and received approval from the PDGA Tour Manager.
  2. The Series allows players to stay in the division for the entire Series.
  3. The player has not competed in a higher division at any time during the Series.
  4. The player’s rating does not exceed 20 points above the rating ceiling for the division they wish to compete in.