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Disc Golf Related => Courses => Topic started by: Frankie on March 07, 2010, 06:14:47 PM

Title: Concrete Tees for Highland
Post by: Frankie on March 07, 2010, 06:14:47 PM
As some already know there is buzz about concrete tees for Highland. Some of the obvious hurdles are money & labor.
I'm helping Darrin & Jessie put a game plan together. Some of the tees will be difficult to get to. With  enough people we may do the difficult, not much is impossible, & certaintly not the hard to get tees at Highland,with enough help.
Get a hold of Darrin & give your level of experience in concrete. Depending on the game plan we may need strong backs. We could get a concrete pump truck but that's not cheap.
Lets see if we can get something going.
Title: Re: Concrete Tees for Highland
Post by: Thor on March 08, 2010, 08:17:07 AM
There is going to be a glow tourney to help raise money for these concrete tee pads.....  Also I think that if someone wants to sponsor a tee I am not sure on the costs of these tee's yet but if you are interested in sponsoring a Tee Pad respond to this post.  I am guessing something like 200 per hole will be the cost depending on deals.  Also I think Gary is going to have some fundraiser plastic for sale to help raise money as well.... These are just ideas and nothing is set in stone but keep your eyes open for all that will be coming..   These tee's would be a great add on before tourney's start coming to the area....
Title: Re: Concrete Tees for Highland
Post by: KylePruim on March 08, 2010, 08:30:37 AM
I'd be willing to help out when I have time off work.  :o
Title: Re: Concrete Tees for Highland
Post by: Barcas on March 08, 2010, 11:22:27 AM
i would be willing to lend a hand with the labor and would suggest  a concrete buggy instead of pump truck its much cheaper  and just as fast
Title: Re: Concrete Tees for Highland
Post by: Aces and Chains on March 26, 2010, 07:48:05 AM
My back is weak, and my expertise is small when it comes to concrete. I can, however, play gopher or whatever else needs to be done. I just can't safely lift more than 30lbs, and definitely not repeatedly.

I am, however, more than willing to pony up some cash to help get this done. I think Darrin already has me on his short list for this, but I wanted to respond to this post anyway to show support, and make sure my name is still on the list.

My personal wish is a concrete tee for hole 15, with a slight slope to the back to help the water flow off of it without creating a safety issue. (ie: slope to the front could be a safety issue, especially in the winter.) But, of course, this is probably the most difficult hole to put a concrete tee pad on.

With the recent news about Shorewood, I think it will be great to show the city of Joliet that we are committed to this sport and willing to improve the parks we play in thru our own time, effort, and money.

Patrick
#41181
Title: Re: Concrete Tees for Highland
Post by: joe-witzl on April 16, 2010, 02:11:57 PM
My experience with concrete is low to nothing, but i am more than willing to lend a hand, even cover costs of constructing a tee. I signed up with the forum because i read to leave a post if you are interested in lending a hand, so just send a pm and let me know what i can do.

-joe.
Title: Re: Concrete Tees for Highland
Post by: Frankie on April 16, 2010, 08:40:50 PM
My experience with concrete is low to nothing, but i am more than willing to lend a hand, even cover costs of constructing a tee. I signed up with the forum because i read to leave a post if you are interested in lending a hand, so just send a pm and let me know what i can do.

-joe.
You need to put your name on the list. Get hold of Darrin Johnson, he works with leagues on Wednesdays. Anyone who wants to help, do the same.
Title: Re: Concrete Tees for Highland
Post by: Goforit on April 17, 2010, 02:46:36 AM
Has any time frame been discussed on when these tees get put in? Thanks.
Title: Re: Concrete Tees for Highland
Post by: fierke on May 14, 2010, 07:19:40 AM
Just curious how much a Tee pad is going for?
Title: Re: Concrete Tees for Highland
Post by: Aces and Chains on May 14, 2010, 07:30:45 AM
Darrin is asking for $150-200 from anyone who wants to sponsor a pad. $150 should cover most pads, but $200 will allow them to do the more difficult ones, or to pool the extra $50 from each donation to add even more tees.

Talk to Darrin at leagues for more info, or to sponsor a tee.
Title: Re: Concrete Tees for Highland
Post by: MDethCKR on June 17, 2010, 10:03:10 AM
Just read the post, can't really make it to league (i dont think at least).
But I'm down to work :)

-Dan Janes
MDethCKR@comcast.net
Title: Re: Concrete Tees for Highland
Post by: Disc71 on June 24, 2010, 07:18:04 AM
The tee pads look and feel great! Thanks to all the guys that busted butt on this last Friday. They managed to finish 16 tee pads in one day.
Title: Re: Concrete Tees for Highland
Post by: Aces and Chains on June 24, 2010, 07:32:32 AM
That is fantastic! A heart felt thanks from this disc golfer as well.

I did get a chance to tee off from some of them, and they are perfect. Nice size and shape, and the grip is excellent.

Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to get these in!
Title: Re: Concrete Tees for Highland
Post by: Goforit on June 24, 2010, 09:25:14 AM
Can't wait to play them! Thank you to everyone involved!

                                       :)

                           
Title: Re: Concrete Tees for Highland
Post by: bangham on July 19, 2010, 11:33:56 PM
All whites & blues are done @ highland except #16 because it is probably coming back up on top.  Please help keep people off the newly poured tees until Wednesday night at doubles.  (5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 15)  We could use some help early and throughout the day on Tuesday and Wednesday to help babysit.  Thank you everyone that funded the project and the guys that got the job done.

I would, also, like to start spreading the word to not put any salt/sodium chloride? on the new tees this winter.  There were a handful in the first pour that were rained on early(and the second pour might not have got the fiber mesh put in the mix), so we would like to see how they turn-out after the first season without that variable.
Title: Re: Concrete Tees for Highland
Post by: bangham on July 22, 2010, 08:57:30 AM
Dean Bingham
Jake, Jim, Jack, Tim (concrete finishers)
Tom Matesevac
Dominic Sanfilippo
Mike Vargo & Joliet Park District
Brian Marcotte
Frank Grimes
Scott Coyne
Steve Slater
Dave Kocuiba
Randy Bruemmer
Josh Knight
Chris Brenholtz
Leo Borowski
Brian Sullivan
Geoff Bowman
Mike Kursell
Ryan Hoffman
Kevin Hoffman
Joe Witzl
Dan O
Darrin Johnson (sweet burgers & cool beverages)

7-8 days of work to complete the task.  Day 1 starts with Mike Vargo on the initial dig.  Day 2, framed and partially filled stone on 8 pads.  Day 3, framed 8 more while the first 8 were being poured, and poured concrete on the remaining 8.  Then it literally poured.  We had to wait a couple hours to finish the pads because of rain.  Day 4, stripped the forms and back-fill.  Day 5, framed 3 more pads and filled with stone.  Day 6, framed 4 more pads and filled with stone.  Day 7, framed 1 more pad, leveled, compacted, and poured concrete.  Day 8, stripped the forms and back-fill.  Everyone listed had a hand in either the framing, concrete, or back-fill of the tee pads @ Highland.  Thank you for all the hard work & the investors.  Let me know if I forgot someone.  Thanks.

How do you like them apples...
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Title: Re: Concrete Tees for Highland
Post by: Aces and Chains on July 22, 2010, 10:23:26 AM
Them apples are sweet and juicy!
Title: Re: Concrete Tees for Highland
Post by: ray_hill on July 23, 2010, 09:13:34 AM
http://www.pdga.com/lincoln-highway-west

little something something about West and Highland

Title: Re: Concrete Tees for Highland
Post by: Frankie on July 26, 2010, 06:50:23 PM
My hat is off for Dean, I need to throw in Mike Vargo also.
Dean was the go to guy for the Highland tees. He took calls, made calls, getting help, working with Mike on the stone etc. Dean was huge!!! Mike took the gravel to all the tees with the park's equiptment along with getting the comcrete to those hard to get areas. Tremoundous labor saving. All that helped worked well together to get the job done. I thought it was very good team effort.