BIG EAST TOUR

01/13/2026

**IMPORTANT ANNOUCEMENT**

Big East Tour Association 2026

11/06/2025

2025 Big East Tour Association wouldn't be possible without them unsung heroes. Tournament Directors.

Kent Schafer, 2019 Tournament Director of the Year, announced the winner of 2025 Tournament Director of the Year.

Thank you to all of the tournament directors for their hard work and dedication to keep the deaf disc golfers spirit alive.

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11/06/2025

The time is come to an end for 2025 Big East Tour Association.

Tom McKnight, BETA Points Coordinator, announced the winners of each division (Both Points Leader and Best of 2). Also he announced the Points Master for Men and Women.

Congratulations to all of the players, winners, and thank you for your ever continuing supports.

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10/01/2025

**ATTENTION**

Dear Big East Tour Players,

The 2025 season has been a great success, and now it's time to recognize the people who made it all possible: our Tournament Directors. Your feedback is crucial to helping us honor the director who truly went above and beyond this year.

Please take a few minutes to fill out the Tournament Director of the Year (TDOTY) survey. We've included a survey for each of the five events. Even if you didn't attend all of them, please complete all the surveys.. Your input is what makes this award so meaningful.

You can go back and edit your responses at any time. All surveys must be completed by October 31, 2025.

Survey Links:

VEDITZ Open: https://forms.gle/f68BKnAmGA6uLK3Z7

DCDDGA Championship: https://forms.gle/GAMe6pNfPXXM9vrc9

DEAF ISLAND XXIII: https://forms.gle/4DTHpN1efHhQpUZ67

DAVID MARTIN OPEN: https://forms.gle/jjac2uS9zswj4jWv5

NEDDG Championship: https://forms.gle/LK3oj7ye3TfXUyuv8

Thank you for your time and participation.

Sincerely,

Allen Brokaw
President
Big East Tour Association

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09/09/2025

BET 2025 Points Standings are updated after the David Martin Open IV.

It was originally on the Google Spreadsheet, but I updated scores for all events on the DiscGolfScene.com (DGS), and it is linked to the official leaderboard on DGS.

For your review, the criteria and rules for calculating points: https://bigeasttour.org/rules/

Take a look!

https://www.discgolfscene.com/series/37137/big-east-tour-2025/leaderboards

If you have any questions and/or concerns, please contact us.

Disc Golf Scene

09/08/2025

Deaf and CODA Disc Golfers—This One’s for You

⏰ 7:30 AM check-in
🚀 First round starts at 8:45
🍻 Awards at 4:00 PM at Oakholm Brewery
📍 Brookfield, MA
📅 Saturday, September 13, 2025

PDGA XC-tier tournament made 100% for the ASL community.

This means:

🧏‍♂️ Only Deaf and CODA players
🥏 Two full rounds on a championship-level course
🏆 Part of the Big East Tour 2025
🤝 Meet others who sign, play hard, and support each other
🎉 Community, competition, and connection—all in one day

Know someone who signs and shreds on the course?

Tag them now.

This isn’t just another event—it’s your shot to compete, belong, and lead the way for others.

Let’s show what the ASL community can do on the disc golf course.

See full event details + register here: https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/22nd_New_England_Deaf_Disc_Golf_Championship_2025

08/27/2025

Get ready for the 22nd New England Deaf Disc Golf Championship! This is a fantastic opportunity to compete, connect, and celebrate the love of the game.

​📅 When: Saturday, September 13, 2025
📍 Where: Oakholm Disc Golf in Brookfield, MA
🏆 What: A PDGA XC-tier tournament and part of the Big East Tour 2025

​This tournament is for players fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). Registration is open, but hurry—the deadline is September 11, 2025, at 8:00 PM EDT.

​Can't play? You can still support the New England Deaf Disc Golf (NEDDG) organization by donating!
​Learn more and register at the link in our bio!

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08/13/2025

David Martin Open 2025 XC!

This exclusive PDGA C-Tier tournament is happening on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Emmitsburg DGC in Emmitsburg, MD.

​Whether you're playing for cash prizes in the Open division or awards and merchandise in the Amateur divisions, it's going to be a great day of competition. Don't miss out on this incredible event!

You can still ​register now and make sure you sign up before September 5th to guarantee your spot!

https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/David_Martin_Open_2025_XC

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07/26/2025

Points Standings update!

The update to the current 2025 Big East Tour Points Standings, after the Deaf Island XIII, can be found at this link: https://shorturl.at/mRv78

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact BET Points Coordinator Tom McKnight.

For your reference, the breakdown of and award rules can be found at this link: https://bigeasttour.org/rules/

Sign up for our next BET event on September 6th in Emmitsburg, MD - David Martin Open 2025 at this link: https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/David_Martin_Open_2025_XC

If you have any questions about the DMO 2025, please contact Jimmy Beldon. Hope to see you all there!

07/07/2025

📢 Big News! Deaf Island is just around the corner - happening NEXT WEEKEND! 🏝️

We're so excited to see everyone there! And for those who love to keep track, here are the current points standings:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQTpTa36x3mWlLKMsph0M40pyiwIlDHKegkVIEygrgwWG8PrzsxcQwmwyweulT_-Q1JIkBXHLeA1rLx/pubhtml

Registration to this event will be closed this July 10th.

https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/DEAF_ISLAND_XXIII_2025

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06/01/2025

Help us empower deaf disc golf players to find their line, on and off the course!

We believe everyone deserves the chance to experience the joy and camaraderie of disc golf.

The Big East Tour Association is committed to fostering inclusion and supporting deaf athletes in their journey. Your donation directly helps provide resources, opportunities, and a more accessible environment for these talented individuals.

Every contribution, big or small, helps us break down barriers and build a stronger, more inclusive community.

Let's drive change together! Ready to make an impact?

Donate today:
🔗 https://buff.ly/jIQMvhW

05/29/2025

📢 Get Ready to Play! 📢

Mark your calendars for the return of the legendary DEAF ISLAND XXIII disc golf tournament! 🏝️🥏

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of soaring discs, challenging layouts, and the awesome disc golf community on July 12th, 2025

🔗 More details and registration can be found here: https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/DEAF_ISLAND_XXIII_2025

Don't miss out on this premier event! Sign up today! 🔥