Please remember that you MUST be a current PDGA member by tournament time, or you will not be allowed to play. If the PDGA doesn't show you as current, please bring proof of your membership renewal. If you are renewing any later than today, I would recommend keeping the email, or whatever proof you have so there will be no questions.
We have 25 spots remaining between the Rec, Nov, Woman's, and Jr. Divisions.
We have 38 spots remaining between the Adv, and Int divisions.
The week leading up to the tournament. (March 22nd-28th) 1.) 30' Circles at Channahon (I will supply the paint and the sprayer) - Frank & ? 2.) 30' Circles at RBF ----
The players pack is set, and both discs have been determined:
Innova Star Destroyer with custom hotstamp Latitude Gold Saint Pro with custom full color Deco-Dye Long Sleeve Dri-Fit T-Shirt with custom tournament print (If you pre-registered by Feb 14th) Local Disc Golf Calendar Mini with custom tournament stamp Tournament Poster Players Guide
I'm also working on the first place trophies for each division. They are going to be sweet! I'll post some pics when I'm done. Every division with three or more players by March 21st will have a first place trophy.
"I can help with Channahon. Spot where needed & the 10 meter circles. I just need the paint & help. I'm going to the gym, trying to get back in shape, but some simple things are difficult, like breathing on the treadmill. Weights on a machine are not an issue, & riding a bike isn't a problem. So, maybe my hero, Shawn McCarthy, or others will give me a hand with that task."
Thanks Frank! I know I can always count on you to help at Channahon.
Anyone want to give Frank a hand with the circles the week before the tournament?
I'm going to post a list of everything I need volunteers for below. Please PM me, or post here if you are willing to help out with one of the following:
The week leading up to the tournament. (March 22nd-28th) 1.) 10 meter circles at Channahon (I will supply the paint and the sprayer) - Frank Grimes & Shawn McCarthy 2.) 10 meter circles at RBF
Both tournament days:
1.) Hang banners and take them down at RBF Saturday - Mike Eichorst 2.) Hang banners and take them down at Channahon Saturday 3.) Hang banners and take them down at RBF Sunday 4.) Hang banners and take them down at Channahon Sunday - Mike Eichorst 5.) Put up hole sponsor signs at RBF on Saturday - Jeremiah Bly 6.) Put up hole sponsor signs at Channahon Saturday - Ismael Ochoa 7.) take hole sponsor signs down at RBF Sunday - Jeremiah Bly 8.) take hole sponsor signs down at Channahon Sunday 9.) Photographers! Need photographers! - Timothy Murray & Daniel Czempinski (Final 9 only) 10.) Also would like to have a few more Videographers. - Ryan Fancher & ? 11.) Someone to hold the leaderboard sign during the final 9 - Jeremiah Bly 12.) Spotter(s) at Channahon both days - Frank & ? 13.) Spotter(s) at RBF both days
If I think of more, I'll add it to the list. As volunteers come in, I will put their name on the list next to the job they want to help out with. Thanks in advance!
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I think I fixed the pre-registration issue. Please try it again and let me know if you have any issues.
The discs you will receive from the Trilogy manufacturers will be as yet unreleased at the time of the tournament. The only info I have on them is that they will be a Fuzion Dynamic Discs driver, a Latitude Opto or Gold midrange, and a Westside Bt putter. At least, that is what I am being told right now. More info about the Trilogy Challenge can be found here: http://trilogychallenge.com/
An unsanctioned disc golf tournament to raise funds for tee pads at West Park.
Trilogy Challenge: A unique format using only three discs provided by Dynamic Discs, Latitude 64, and Westside Discs. Players will play one round at West Park using only the three discs provided by Trilogy - One driver, one midrange, and one putter. The lowest score after one round will win a great prize package of three discs from Dynamic Discs, three discs from Latitude 64, three discs from Westside Discs, a bag, and several other goodies!
All levels of players are invited. This is a great "starter" event for players who would like to get into tournament play. Though we will be following the rules set forth by the PDGA, play will be more casual than a fully sanctioned PDGA tournament.
Cost is $30, with $9 of each player fee going toward improvements at West Park, including, but not limited to, new cement tee boxes for each hole.
In addition, we will be approaching businesses to sponsor additional tee pads at a cost of $160 each. Any business or individual who sponsors a tee pad will get their name/logo on the tee pad sign! I have attached a powerpoint presentation that can be used to solicit tee pad sponsorships. If you wish to help get sponsorships, it would be greatly appreciated! Please do not promise any particular tee pad to any sponsors you get. I've decided that the best way is to assign sponsors to holes randomly in a drawing after we get all the boxes sponsored. Gary may decide to redesign the course as part of this process, so each hole may be completely different than it is today anyway.
Walk ups will be welcome on the day of the tournament. There will be no additional "day of" fee for walk ups.
Player check-in will be open from 8:30-9:15am, with a short players meeting to follow. Tee off will be approx. 9:30am.
This tournament will be limited to 96 players (ie: 4 per hole.) Pre-registration is up and available at: http://acesandchains.com/node/1173
Just a reminder - Register by Feb. 14th to get the long sleeve dry fit t-shirt as part of your players pack. If you register after that, you'll still get a sweet players pack, but you won't get the t-shirt.
"Very much agree! It seems you are really into it and going all out this year and it's pretty damn exciting! Thanks for all that you do!"
"Fantastic. For me, First Flight is the light at the end of this snow tunnel. Your really busting a$$ Patrick, keeping us motivated this winter."
Thanks guys! It's comments like these that keep me rolling. As you know, I normally run 5-6 tournaments a year. But, last year there were just too many tournaments, and I felt it watered down the attendance at each one. So I decided this year to run only two, but to make each one the best I can make it. So, First Flight became an A-Tier, and Wild West is a B-tier. My intention is to continue this way in the years to come, slowly building First Flight into a full A-tier (including the Pros.) Next year I hope to incorporate the new course at Dellwood Park, and to add the Pros as at least a B-tier. If new baskets go in at Highland, then I'll run the Pro's there.
I have added a Trilogy Challenge at West Park on July 5th to my plate, but it's going to be a fund raiser for cement tee pads at West, which we've needed for a long time. And it'll be super easy to run, and a more casual tournament for the players.
The First Flight Players Party will be held at Traditions Restaurant and Pub on Saturday, March 29th from 6pm-8pm. Your welcome to bring friends, family, or significant others. Every player attending will get one free raffle ticket toward prizes we will give away at the party. One of the nicer prizes we are giving away is an overnight getaway donated by the Hollywood Casino and Hotel. Good for a one night stay at the hotel, and a free dinner at one of their three restaurants. That's an approx. value of $180!
Traditions has great food. So, come on out, talk disc golf with your fellow players, and have a great time.
Traditions Restaurant and Pub 3000 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60435 815-730-0888
Nevin's Brewing Company was kind enough to give a $25 gift certificate to sponsor a hole. If you've never been to NBC, you need to check it out. Great food, and they make their own micro-brews. What's not to like?
Nevin's Brewing Company 12337 S Rte 59 #155 Plainfield, IL 60585 (815) 436-3900
If you finish "in the cash," you'll receive a gift card for the appropriate amount to Aces and Chains Disc Golf shop. You can pick up your plastic that day, or anytime thereafter.
This is a good question by the way, as some tournaments are moving toward a trophy only format with bigger players packs. But we'll be doing payouts just like normal.
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