NW Contender April 6th and 7th North Bonneville DGC C-Tier

[columbia gorge discgolf]

Beaver State Fling fundraiser event. AM only tournament. Top four finishers, regardless of division, get to play in the final 9 for the "Golden" ticket. Cost is $45 and registration will open February 14th @ 4discgolf. Players pack will include a Dri fit shirt and a disc. I will update as I finalize the details. I have two spots to give away for the Fling. There will be a Mens and Womens final 9.

Golden Ticket= Paid entry into the Beaver State Fling. No lottery.

Best Western in Cascade Locks is the best bet for lodging. 5 miles from course.

Scrip payout can only be used at Beaver State Fling pro shop. Pro shop will be set up at event.

Field limited to 72 player


Hole sponsorship will be sold at $25 per hole. All monies generated from this will go directly into the Bonneville tee sign fund.

Registration is now live. http://www.4discgolf.com/tournaments/NWCNTDR


Huge thanks to Big River Grill for stepping up to the plate with a generous cash sponsorship for the NW Contender!!!!



Schedule:

SATURDAY:

Check in. 7:30-8:30
Players meeting. 8:45
Tee off. 9:15
Lunch. 12:00
Players meeting. 1:00
2nd round tee off 1:15

Sunday

Check in. 8:00-8:30
Players meeting 8:45
Tee off. 9:15
Break. 12:00
Final 9. 1:30-2:00ish
4:00 awards.

[Bullseye]

This. Rocks.

Thanks for coming up with this idea Justin.

And I have to agree about the Best Western. I stayed there last weekend and it was pretty decent.

[emmarose]

yay!!! i love this idea! i love n. bonnie!!!

i love exclamation points!!!

[Mcw5378]

Masters huh??? (Scratching head, thinking outloud)

[Sgt_Mac]

FRIGGIN AWESOME! I may have to skip my trip to Billings and hit this one up! Thanks for the heads up Danni!!!

Mac

[columbia gorge discgolf]

Change made to state Advanced Masters. This is an amateur only event.

[Danni]

FRIGGIN AWESOME! I may have to skip my trip to Billings and hit this one up! Thanks for the heads up Danni!!!

Mac


You're welcome!

I LOVE this tournament idea myself and hope it's SUPER successful!

Good luck to all the players! :trophy:

[emmarose]

Change made to state Advanced Masters. This is an amateur only event.

fine. be that way.









poop.








not that i need to win a spot (yay! for being a girl...) but just that i like playing n. bonneville.

[PhilStomp]

Justin (and any one who wants to chime in),

I sign up for most events as Advanced Grandmasters when possible and Advanced Master most of the rest of the time.
Except for a rare event like last years Slosh at Dabney, I tend to be near last if not last in these divisions.

I believe my rating supports my statements.
I really don't care about how I rate to others.
I play against myself. (I typically lose to that guy!)

Is this an event (in your opinion) that I can sign up for?
From your first post it looks like it.
Anyway, GREAT idea.
I would love to play just to play with all the Disc'ers at N. Bonneville.

Maybe I can or can't play but I CAN help out. Let me know.

Phillip

[columbia gorge discgolf]

Phil you can play this event. This an amateur competition.

[PhilStomp]

Sweet!

Still can help if needed. Just say what! Always got my two baskets for those "wild" holes. If not in the car, you know where they are sitting.

Now, looking forward to March 1 to sign up!

Peace, Phil

[columbia gorge discgolf]

Registration date has changed to February 14th.

[PhilStomp]

Sweet!

Still can help if needed. Just say what! Always got my two baskets for those "wild" holes. If not in the car, you know where they are sitting.

Now, looking forward to March 1 to sign up!

Peace, Phil

Ok, looking forward to February 14.

[columbia gorge discgolf]

Salmon chowder lunch Saturday. Amnesia beer Sunday tapped prior to the final nine to juice up the crowd. And a par 38 final nine to cap off the tournament. Trophies will be awarded to the top three finishers of both divisions. The final nine I have devised is no joke. It will test every shot you have as well as your mental game.

[columbia gorge discgolf]

Registration is live. http://www.4discgolf.com/tournaments/NWCNTDR

[TreeLove]

Registration is live. http://www.4discgolf.com/tournaments/NWCNTDR

I only see 2 divisions. No MM1 for this one?

[Str8MaxW8]

I only see 2 divisions. No MM1 for this one?

Look @first post!

[columbia gorge discgolf]

I am only offering the top two amateur divisions for this competition. I myself am a Masters golfer and feel I have created a fair loophole for all divisions. Players who win this event may register for any amateur division that is open to them at the Beaver State Fling. Bonneville DGC will be set up in a layout that caters to control and accurate golf shots. There will be plenty of string lines, mandos and OB. In essence this is a tournament that rewards skill and mental fortitude over hucking and hoping for a look at the basket. This is going to be a great event for a great cause. I am working very hard to make sure all who attend have a rewarding disc golf experience. Free lunch, free beer and players pack of Dri fit shirt and your choice of Roc or BB Aviar is a good start.

[TreeLove]

Look @first post!

D'oh.

[PhilStomp]

I'm in.
It is so special for me to see these kind of tounements played at NB.
I really think that it is a great Disc Golf course and there are only a small handfull of people to thank.

Bare Bones first (M.G. TD) and then the NW Contender

Justin, well done, sir.

[columbia gorge discgolf]

THE NEW DEAL.

I have added all amateur divisions represented at the Fling with the exception of Senior Grandmasters. The top four scores regardless of division play in the final nine for the "Golden" ticket.
I hope this move bolsters interest in the event which will in turn help raise money for the premier disc golf tournament in the NW. Even if you cannot play the Beaver State Fling this is a great opportunity to support a worthy cause, play a great modified version of a fun course and hang out with friends in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. Players pack, Saturday salmon chowder lunch and Amnesia beer. You will not be disappointed!

[Wog]

UPDATE: This event is now part of "The Dam Series"

http://nwdiscgolfnews.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10250

[PDX_Stu]

This will be the first year in awhile where I cannot get the Friday off to play PRO and get my a@@ kicked. Looks like it is AM this year. Start chilling the beer...

[columbia gorge discgolf]

Trophy update. Heading down to Tucson for the next ten days. Going to look for something cool. Maybe ironwood, stuffed rattlesnake? Who knows. Ideas are welcomed.

[pdxdiscer]

Trophy update. Heading down to Tucson for the next ten days. Going to look for something cool. Maybe ironwood, stuffed rattlesnake? Who knows. Ideas are welcomed.

cacti nectar treats, pottery shard or mineral gem, or long exposure photo of the night sky/starscape.
enjoy the warm:cool:

[EnigmaSquad]

Trophy update. Heading down to Tucson for the next ten days. Going to look for something cool. Maybe ironwood, stuffed rattlesnake? Who knows. Ideas are welcomed.

Justin, are you back yet??? I am curious to know what I will get for finishing last place. Live Rattlesnake?
:slapface:

[columbia gorge discgolf]

Just got back today. Did see a 4.5 foot Western Dianomdback yesterday morning. Kind of a surprise when it rattled and struck at the same time. Missed my girlfriend by no more than an inch! No joke! I will be in the shop next week making the trophies. I will update PDGA list tomorrow. I need more women to sign up please!!

[ski2man]

What kind of shirt is it? i'm wondering for shirt size when I sign up. dry fit is different from regular shirt. thanks! i wanna sign up but want the right size

[columbia gorge discgolf]

It is a drifit shirt.

[Sgt_Mac]

A couple of us from Spokane are heading that way....need to know if there is any camping and or lodging (besides hotels) that we can take advantage of. Let me know soon so I can get myself and family registered....looks like its gonna be a busy Month.

Mac

[columbia gorge discgolf]

Lewis&Clark RV Park has campsites. (509) 427 5559. Its 2 miles from course.

[General Scales]

Oh man I want that golden ticket

[Jason Philips]

I need to check my budget but I hope to get signed up this week.

[Stephen.Sines]

Oh man I want that golden ticket

stu,
when you get there you owe me a handshake for our past dealings :)

[columbia gorge discgolf]

The beer for next Sunday is the new Amnesia IPA. Yet unnamed as far as I know.

[General Scales]

stu,
when you get there you owe me a handshake for our past dealings :)

Well its going to happen since a very awesome human has not only offered to drive that way but to also sponsor me in and caddy. His belief that I will do well has inspired me to go out to a course I've never played and slay it.

See you all in the fairways!

P.S. That Simian is still doing awesome

[columbia gorge discgolf]

Online registration will be accepted until Friday 4/5 at 6:00 PM. Please contact me via email or PM if you wish to sign up after that time.

[General Scales]

This Friday or next?

[columbia gorge discgolf]

My bad. Next Friday 4/5.

[Blattz5]

I'm looking for a place to stay on Saturday. Does anyone have a couch I could crash? Anyone looking for someone to split a hotel? I'm coming up from Corvallis and don't have anyone else coming with me. PM, call, text, or email me Jon Blatt , 828-483-1049, blattz5@yahoo.com

[columbia gorge discgolf]

Side note: Iron Man Strong Ale Festival is happening Saturday 4/6 in Stevenson. Something else for people to check out after Saturdays rounds. Skamania County Fairground in Stevenson $20 entrance fee includes glass and 3 drink tickets. 18 different breweries will be represented and hours are from 2-8PM. Just 7 miles from course. This post is primarily pointed at Stu.

[Stephen.Sines]

The course was beautiful today and I actually got some sun for this pasty skin . The course looks great Justin :)

[TheDMZ]

The course was beautiful today and I actually got some sun for this pasty skin . The course looks great Justin :)

I would have to agree, the course looks great, and the weather was gorgeous. The only issue was trying to get in two rounds while playing through Sines' group of ten twice!

Justin, what should we expect as far as OBs and mandos are concerned this weekend? And looking at the long term weather report, it looks like we should expect rain.

Looking forward to the event, see you Saturday!

[General Scales]

Woo! Beer festival, a golden ticket, nothing about this sounds bad to me.

[Stephen.Sines]

[QUOTE=TheDMZ;135586]I would have to agree, the course looks great, and the weather was gorgeous. The only issue was trying to get in two rounds while playing through Sines' group of ten twice!
QUOTE]

It wasnt my group, I was being held hostage.
Annnnnnnnd I still rocked your score DMZ

p.s. - I couldn't even drink beers fast enough to match how quickly you were accumulating bogeys out there.... (I was watching) :P

[Stephen.Sines]

Side note: Iron Man Strong Ale Festival is happening Saturday 4/6 in Stevenson. Something else for people to check out after Saturdays rounds. Skamania County Fairground in Stevenson $20 entrance fee includes glass and 3 drink tickets. 18 different breweries will be represented and hours are from 2-8PM. Just 7 miles from course. This post is primarily pointed at Stu.

forget resting afterwards... I'm there. sign me up

[columbia gorge discgolf]

Zimm, all I can say is that you should expect both OBs and Mandos to be in play for the NW Contender. Maybe a couple island greens one with no drop and mandatory retee? I will post specs tonight or tomorrow.

Also if you are not current with the PDGA either get that done this week or expect to pay an extra $10 before I let you hit the course for Saturdays rounds.

As far as rain is concerned, we are from the NW, deal with it!!

[columbia gorge discgolf]

First post updated with schedule information. Going to be a fun time for a worthy cause. Save yourself the nail biting anxiety of the BSF lottery by winning this event!!!

[Bullseye]

FYI: With just under a week to go, we already have over 180 MA1 players in the lottery trying for the 72 available spots.

The Contender is looking better and better!!!!

[General Scales]

As it goes life happened and pushed family ahead of disc golf so I won't be making it. Shame but oh well. Come on lottery!

[columbia gorge discgolf]

Hole play for NW Contender:

Hole #1 Mando left of marked tree. Across path or string line OB.
Hole #2 Across path OB
Hole #3 Across path or Road OB
Hole #4 Across string line or path OB
Hole #5 Mando left of marked tree
Hole #6 Mando left of tennis court. Asphalt, Tennis court and across string line OB. MANDATORY DROP ZONE!!
Hole #7 Island green marked by string line. No drop zone mandatory retee.
Hole #8 Across string line or path OB
Hole #9 Mando right of marked tree. Across string line OB
Hole #10 Mando between marked trees. Path and across OB
Hole #11 Right side of path and across string line OB. MANDATORY DROP ZONE!!!
Hole #12 No mando. No OB
Hole #13 No mando. No OB
Hole #14 Mando left of marked tree. Across path or string line OB
Hole #15 Across path or string line on both sides of fairway OB
Hole #16 Across fence OB
Hole #17 Mando left of marked tree
Hole #18 Outside of string lines until your disc crosses path OB

All pathways and roads are OB as well as the river.

[EnigmaSquad]

Hole play for NW Contender:

Hole #1 Mando left of marked tree. Across path or string line OB.
Hole #2 Across path OB
Hole #3 Across path or Road OB
Hole #4 Across string line or path OB
Hole #5 Mando left of marked tree
Hole #6 Mando left of tennis court. Asphalt, Tennis court and across string line OB. MANDATORY DROP ZONE!!
Hole #7 Island green marked by string line. No drop zone mandatory retee.
Hole #8 Across string line or path OB
Hole #9 Mando right of marked tree. Across string line OB
Hole #10 Mando between marked trees. Path and across OB
Hole #11 Right side of path and across string line OB. MANDATORY DROP ZONE!!!
Hole #12 No mando. No OB
Hole #13 No mando. No OB
Hole #14 Mando left of marked tree. Across path or string line OB
Hole #15 Across path or string line on both sides of fairway OB
Hole #16 Across fence OB
Hole #17 Mando left of marked tree
Hole #18 Outside of string lines until your disc crosses path OB

All pathways and roads are OB as well as the river.

With the new Mando rules, remember there is no "default drop zone"
So since there are only two stated drop zones, it sounds like there will be
a lot of "replay from previous lie" or "reteeing" going on...
:headbang:

[columbia gorge discgolf]

There will be marked drop zones for all mando areas. There are only 2 mandatory drops. You will see why when you get here on Friday. With the mandatory drops you have to take your next shot from there no matter where you went OB on that hole. There is only one hole playing as a mandatory retee.

[EnigmaSquad]

There will be marked drop zones for all mando areas. There are only 2 mandatory drops. You will see why when you get here on Friday. With the mandatory drops you have to take your next shot from there no matter where you went OB on that hole. There is only one hole playing as a mandatory retee.

Cool thanks! I am glad to hear this. I know the PDGA made a subtle change so there is no longer a "default drop zone" for a missed Mando. Sorry if I introduced confusion...
Let's just not miss any mandos or go OB and then we won't have to worry about it! :jumpspin:

[columbia gorge discgolf]

No worries. I was going to address this subject at players meeting. I just wanted to add those two drops because they will be mandatory.

[columbia gorge discgolf]

FINAL 9 LAYOUT:

1. Sidewalk between Post office and Gazebo to basket #14(par 4)
2. Tee #15 to basket #16(par 4)
3. Tee #17 to basket #8(par 5)
4. Tee 11 to basket #12(par 4)
5. Tee #12 to basket #9(par 3)
6. Tee #2 to basket #3(par 4)
7. Tee 4 to basket #5(par 4)
8. Tee 5 to basket #6(par 4)
9. Tee next to tennis court. Mando through tunnel to basket #13(par 5)

ENJOY!!! This is actually quite a bit of fun.

[FISH]

Kudo's Justin for that final 9 layout. Very creative. Almost worth a trip down to watch it play out. I predict only one participant will card a 40 or less.

[columbia gorge discgolf]

You could always just come down Sunday and drink beer Fish. Its a very fun and challenging layout for sure.

[Flash]

FINAL 9 LAYOUT:

1. Sidewalk between Post office and Gazebo to basket #14(par 4)
2. Tee #15 to basket #16(par 4)
3. Tee #17 to basket #8(par 5)
4. Tee 11 to basket #12(par 4)
5. Tee #12 to basket #9(par 3)
6. Tee #2 to basket #3(par 4)
7. Tee 4 to basket #5(par 4)
8. Tee 5 to basket #6(par 4)
9. Tee next to tennis court. Mando through tunnel to basket #13(par 5)

ENJOY!!! This is actually quite a bit of fun.

Does any of this include any OB or is it anything goes?

[columbia gorge discgolf]

Paths will be OB with exception of hole #9. Mando will still be in for #6 basket by tennis court. Tee #11 to basket 12 hole will have a mando as well. Each hole will be discussed before play begins on it.

[Flash]

Paths will be OB with exception of hole #9. Mando will still be in for #6 basket by tennis court. Tee #11 to basket 12 hole will have a mando as well. Each hole will be discussed before play begins on it.

Sounds good but that plan does not let people practice it before the have to play it for real. I mean there is a Amateur BSF2013 entry on the line here for the competitors. Can you scratch out a map and brief description per hole for the masses.

[Bullseye]

If you are on the fence about trying to win this spot in the 2013 Beaver State Fling... consider this: There are over 225 players in the lottery vying for the 72 MA1 slots... and we still have several days to go. .

[columbia gorge discgolf]

My plan was to work on it with Gwillim during first round Saturday and have a map ready to go by lunch. It's a very self explanatory layout. No real surprises. Very easy to navigate using the layout instructions I have posted. The Tee #11 to hole #12 mando will be having to go around the corner by basket #11 and then up the hill.

I plan on giving the four players ample time to check the layout before the final nine as well.

[nayr]

I have to state that I am super proud of the NW disc golfers that showed up to the Contender over the weekend. The weather was really bad. And wasn't just a little wet, or a little windy, it was REALLY windy at times and there were a few torrential downpours mixed in. Especially during the final nine.

Even considering the beautiful Gorge weather, everyone seemed to be having a genuinely good time.

Also, we only had three drop-outs which was pretty amazing. And each of those guys had the courtesy to make sure the TDs were aware of their decision well in advance. That makes the TD job so much nicer, kudos to you guys!

And finally, thanks to Mayor Don for your hospitality, and to Justin Gross for your vision and follow-through on this great event.

Next year lets fill this.

[Michigan_Brian]

Great tournament! It was the most fun I've had at a tournament in a long time and it looked like everyone was having fun. I was completely thrilled to be part of it (and even the final 9!) despite some less than spectacular weather.

Was there an ace pot? I got my first tournament ace!

Congrats to Victor and Jackolyn on their Golden Tickets to the BSF. I'll be rooting for both of you from the sidelines, unless of course I win the lotto.


Also double thanks to Justin for organizing the event and doing an awesome job and getting paid nothing and to Ryan for taking those stellar pictures that I hope we get to see soon.

[TreeLove]

Looks like Victor TORE UP (http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/101054) the final nine: 37 to 45 to 47 to 47, to effectively go from last (tied) to first by four, WOW, sounds like wind and rain favor that gorge playa! Brandon did a great job, but you can't stop a freight train!

[PhilStomp]

North Bonneville Disc Golf Baby!

Only true players, play in that stuff.

Loved seeing you all out there and pushing yourself to even bare the elements just to watch the final nine after your grouling rounds.

Great Tournament, well ran and bragging rights to say that you were there. That's right, I WAS THERE!

I was hard pressed with both Brandon and Victor being in the finals. I was sure it would be one and two but which way...I can't look. Totally soaked but drama was high and in the end, It's, it's.....Very fun to watch!!

Thank you to the sponsers, Big River Grill (BRG) and Amnesia.

Thanks to Justin and his crew. City of North Bonneville and Don.

I'm so sleeping in next weekend!

Peace, Phil

[columbia gorge discgolf]

I'm very glad everybody had fun. It was great for me to see people playing the course I set up. There was no ace pot so sorry Brian. Nice ace though. I will see if Ryan can post a link to the pictures soon. Still recovering from the weekend and will be tearing down the layout tonight around 6. Still a little time for people to test it out. Thanks to all the participants for showing up in support of the BSF. I am also very thankful there was a tie for third and I could give away all the trophies!!!

[nayr]

I have about 300 photos. I'll probably weed out half of them and post the ones that aren't horrible this week. Once I've got them up somewhere I'll share the link.

[nayr]

I've uploaded the photos. Feel free to use them for whatever you want. Below are a few of my favourites. Also, I have not weeded out any of the junk shots, so there are some pretty bad (out-of-focus, horrible lighting etc) shots in there. Enjoy.
http://pics.ryangwillim.com/albums/NWCONTENDER/normal_contender00020.jpg

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Click here for the rest of the NW Contender Photo Album! (http://pics.ryangwillim.com/thumbnails.php?album=10)