Battle at the Bend Sept. 19/20 2009

[discgolforegon]

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Get ready for a weekend filled with awesome great times, and loads of fun disc golf! Instead of just having an ACE Race at Whistlers Bend this year, I decided why not have a C-Tier event also? Brian Wilson is the TD for this event and Nathan Baker is the Co-TD / Webmaster / etc.

***Important Info***
We have really planned, and planned, and planned to get this to happen, all necessary permits and insurance are already confirmed. The first 50 Registered players receive free group camping in the "A" Area. During the events all parking will be in the lower day use area, with upper gravel area reserved for carpools of 3 or more. Signs and a volunteer will be available for questions.

***Event Info***
Weekend activities include: ACE Race on the first day, shortly after we are offering Early check in for the C-Tier event. ALSO... Zing Mini distance competition, Mini ACE Toss, ACE Tower, Ring o' Fires, and lots of other cool stuff.

Sept 19th Discraft ACE Race and Mini Games / 2 rounds on the ACE Race layout / 150ft or less on most
holes. Entry fee is $25 and is separate from the C-Tier event. All ACE Race players will receive a players
pack containing 2 Discraft Prototype discs, 1 Discraft Hat, 1 full color Discraft Mini, that is a $55 players pack!
This is a family fun event! bring the kids. Event is limited to first 72 entries received.
Registration or mail in form available online at DiscGolfOregon.com or through Brian Wilson / Nate Baker
C-Tier early check in available after the ACE Race is over.

Sept 20th PDGA Sanctioned (pending) C-Tier Singles Event / 2 rounds / 18 holes / 72 players max
Late check in 7:30 - 8:30am / Players meeting and cards at 9am / tee by 9:15ish / short lunch with second round starting ASAP. Raffle then Awards immediately after last cards turned in.

***Entry Fees***
Entry Fees for C-Tier are as follows:
Open - MPO, FPO $70 or $60 for Current PDGA members
All other Open divisions $60 or $50 for Current PDGA members
Advanced - MA1, FW1, MM1 $50 or $40 for Current PDGA members
All AM Divisions - MA2, FW2, etc $40 or $30 for Current PDGA members
Minimum 4 players needed to make a division, if there is not enough players you will be moved up/down.
All AM / ADV divisions paid in scrip, and receive the C-Tier players pack. est. value $25+

NOTE: The PDGA requires non-members pay $10 to become a supporting member at all B and C tier events. Supporting members will receive a PDGA number, mini, and rule book.
Total Event fees are as follows: $2 C-Tier / $2 ACE Pot / $2 Hosting Club / $4 Administrative fee. These fees come out of the total entry fee received, the remainder of the entry fees go towards payout. All PRO divisions will be paid out 100% and all AM divisions will be paid out 85%. Top 40% in each division gets paid.

Registrations are available right now online (http://discgolforegon.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=7&Itemid=84), There is also a mail in form HERE (http://discgolforegon.com/images/battle/mailinflyer.jpg). I will also be able to take registrations in hand at any time. Current Registrations are Here (http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=9329)

Questions can be directed to Brian Wilson / Nathan Baker

DiscGolfOregon@gmail.com

["Over the Hill" Bob]

Now that just sounds like a ton of fun. Way to throw a tournament! :bowing: I'll be checking my schedule!

Bob

[Sam]

Whoops...

Advanced - MA2, FW2, MM2 $50 or $40 for Current PDGA members
All AM Divisions - MA1, FW1, MM1, etc $40 or $30 for Current PDGA members

MA1 is Advanced as is FW1 and MM1. MA2 and FW2 and MM2 are all Intermediate.

Sounds like a fun event. Will discuss it with the boss. :cheers:

[discgolforegon]

dang it... thats what i thought too... but when i uploaded the first player to the PDGA i had MA1 and it put him in Intermediate?

Man i love the edit button.

[TreeLove]

MM2? Yay, I applaud the return of the long lost Intermediate Masters division - Viva La Ice Bowl!

[discgolforegon]

MM2? Yay, I applaud the return of the long lost Intermediate Masters division - Viva La Ice Bowl!

If there are at least 4 players I will allow ANY division. PERIOD. Im running this by the books, and trying to be fair to everyone. :)

We are also hard at work obtaining sponsors, and have already received 3 sick Keen bags to give away. :)

Hole Sponsorships are available, more information available on DGO.

[Magilla]

Entry Fees are a "bit" steep for a 1-day event...... :chinscratch:

"BY THE BOOK" would be just over 1/2 of that, according to PDGA standards for C Tier entry fees.

http://www.pdga.com/files/documents/08TourStandards.pdf

Sounds like a BLAST....... AND on my B-Day weekend. :dancing:

:cheers:

[snap7times]

Entry Fees are a "bit" steep for a 1-day event...... :chinscratch:

"BY THE BOOK" would be just over 1/2 of that, according to PDGA standards for C Tier entry fees.

http://www.pdga.com/files/documents/08TourStandards.pdf

Sounds like a BLAST....... AND on my B-Day weekend. :dancing:

:cheers:

Then quit griping, show up, win, or fear my old college days fraternity paddle that I love to use for birthdays :nahnah: ... my bday is the day before... I will be dragging a few deaf disc golfers who have vowed to "go where snap goes", especially to a beautiful course like whistlers.

[Magilla]

Then quit griping, show up, win, or fear my old college days fraternity paddle that I love to use for birthdays :nahnah: ... my bday is the day before... I will be dragging a few deaf disc golfers who have vowed to "go where snap goes", especially to a beautiful course like whistlers.


:nahnah:

Nope...I'll be at Mt Hood Ski Bowl.....KOM Finals...."Incredibowl"....PDGA B Tier

:nahnah:

I'll save :whistler: for the 2 day B Tier in Mid-August..... :whistler:

:wink2:

:cheers:

[Magilla]

MM2? Yay, I applaud the return of the long lost Intermediate Masters division - Viva La Ice Bowl!

:chinscratch:

How do I put this AND be politically correct? ..... :slapface:

There is NO Intermediate Masters division (MM2) in the PDGA.

:cop:

:cheers:

[discgolforegon]

:chinscratch:

How do I put this AND be politically correct? ..... :slapface:

There is NO Intermediate Masters division (MM2) in the PDGA.

:cop:

:cheers:

edited. thanks for pointing that out... obviously I'm still new.

I knew that posting this information on this board would lead to these kind of comments, and I appreciate all the input. :D

ALSO... Notice on the bottom of the recommended fee's there is some wording. what does it say?

"Table shows "net" entry fees. PDGA player fees based on event tier, plus any local club or regional series fees should be added to these figures to determine overall entry fee's"

SO... We took the BASE entry fee and added... 2$ C-Tier fee, $2 ACE Pot, $2 Hosting Club, and $4 administrative. We are also offering all AM classes a players pack. And pro's get a couple things too. :D

As for my scheduling... I'm sorry... that was the only date that i could get a permit from the county for Whistlers. next year I will have it all scheduled out as to not interfere with any PDGA events in our area. I am just trying to do my part and expand the PDGA tournament setting to my area. See anyone there... heh even if its 12 people.

[MOB47]

I just wanted to say THANK YOU for having a PDGA event closer to me. Living in Medford makes it hard to get to play in sanctioned events. Hopefully one day i will get the luxury of playing sanctioned events more than 2 or 3 times a year. Once again, Thank you very much. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. :cheers: See you on the Battlefield! :trophy:

[snap7times]

:chinscratch:

How do I put this AND be politically correct? ..... :slapface:

There is NO Intermediate Masters division (MM2) in the PDGA.

:cop:

:cheers:

With the growth the PDGA is seeing, there should be... The may event at camp taloali willll have intermediate masters; there is a clear need for it in Oregon if not anywhere else..

[Magilla]

With the growth the PDGA is seeing, there should be... The may event at camp taloali willll have intermediate masters; there is a clear need for it in Oregon if not anywhere else..


In a NON-sanctioned event a TD can do WHAT EVER they choose, BUT in a PDGA event there can NOT be an Intermediate Masters division.
That is what the ratings are for....play where your rated...
All we need is another addition of divisions for TD's to deal with.

:shooting::shooting::shooting:

:cheers:

[snap7times]

So where do the new masters play where they dont get killed and play with their age group at the same time? The ADV amateur masters field is pretty competitive and scares away a lot of potential master players... And of course unsanctioned do whatever I want, still waiting to hear from PDGA about options...

[Magilla]

So where do the new masters play where they dont get killed and play with their age group at the same time? The ADV amateur masters field is pretty competitive and scares away a lot of potential master players... And of course unsanctioned do whatever I want, still waiting to hear from PDGA about options...

Its called Intermediate, Recreational & Novice........Once a player has a rating they can play where they fit by rating...AGE isnt an issue.

The PDGA will give you NO options for a MM2 division.

:cheers:

[Flash]

This lights of the debate of BS PDGA rules about divisions, how can you offer MA1, MA2, MA3,MA4 and give out points for those divisions but not offer MA1, MA2, MA3, MA4 at Worlds.

I say just ask the PDGA for a waiver and they will probably approve it.

[Magilla]

This lights of the debate of BS PDGA rules about divisions, how can you offer MA1, MA2, MA3,MA4 and give out points for those divisions but not offer MA1, MA2, MA3, MA4 at Worlds.

I say just ask the PDGA for a waiver and they will probably approve it.


:rolleyes2: ALL AMs register as an AMATUER. No one reg's as MA1, MA2, MA3 OR MA4 in the PDGA. The rating you earn paces you in the division that fits you best.
Only the TOP am divisons are at Worlds........MA1, MM1, FW1, etc

As far as a waiver.........I HIGHLY doubt it.
Why would they allow a division that doesnt exist?

I suppose the ONLY way around it is to offer the division, BUT NOT collect fees OR report the scores to the PDGA. The issue is HOW do you determine WHO gets to play in MM2? There is NO criteria OR ratings cut-off to determine who plays where.

Worlds should be for the BEST players in the TOP divisions, NOT for every division in existance.

:cheers:

[discgolforegon]

***Update***

Sanctioning has been approved and is no longer pending. :)

PDGA Registration page should be up shortly.

Sponsors are coming in.

All players will receive 2 zing minis each with different stamps.

More info as it arrives.

[discgolforegon]

Registrations are now live on the PDGA website.

http://www.pdgasignup.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1248256633] (http://www.pdgasignup.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1248256633)

[discgolforegon]

Bump... We now have permission for the "a" group site and part of "b". I am limited to the first 50 people to RSVP or Register get free group camping.

Remember group camping is only effective when we have the permit dates, which are September 19th and 20th. Any camping before of after that is your own responsibility.

So another great reason to come out to Whistlers for this tourney... free group camping. :)

[discgolforegon]

Registration list has been updated.

ALSO... We will have a free keg of McMenamins IPA or Hammerhead for the Saturday night players party. First come first served... when its gone its gone.

Confirmed some more sponsorships also. Minis are being shipped to us right now. Shaping up to be a killer tournament. Surprised we only have 4 registrations so far. :(

see ya there!

[discgolforegon]

Registrations have been updated again.

Players packs for the ACE Race have been ordered. I will have 31 available.

Minis are all here and the BOMB!

Day of registrations will be welcomed...

Free group camping...

see ya there!

[Dr. Zaius]

pretty sure i'm going to attend the sunday c teir event. http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/aktion/action-smiley-065.gif

i was wondering though, how many pro's do you foresee playing? there are none preregistered as of right now on PDGA.

list
http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=9329

i'd come out on saturday as well but i have to watch the ducks battle the utes. see you after the game!

[discgolforegon]

As for Pro's at this point should have 10 or more. at least thats what im hoping for.

Got all the I's dotted and T's crossed so im ready for this weekend. WOOT! gonna be a great time!

[discgolforegon]

Here is some important information about the tournament this weekend. This is all intended as our overall timeline. I have also wrote a small blurb about some rules, and camping specifics.

Saturday 9/19/09:

8-930 am Ace Race Checkin
945 am Ace Race Players' Meeting
10 am Ace Race First Round Start
12-1 pm Lunch
115 pm Second Round Ace Race Players' Meeting
130 pm Ace Race Second Round Start
4-430 pm Ace Race Award Ceremony
430-7 pm Early Checkin/Registration for PDGA C-Tier, "Battle at the Bend"
5 pm Zing Mini Distance Battle Players' Meeting/Start
5-615 pm Zing Mini Distance Battle
615 pm Zing Mini Distance Battle Award Ceremony
630 pm ACE Pyramid!!!
715 pm ACE Pyramid Award Ceremony
730-10 pm Players Party, McMenamin's Keg Provided for players 21 and over
10 pm Quiet Time

Sunday 9/20/09:

7-830 am "Day of" Checkin/Registration
9 am Battle at the Bend C-Tier Players' Meeting
930 am Battle at the Bend C-Tier First Round Start
1230-115 pm Lunch provided!
130 pm Second Round Battle at the Bend C-Tier Players' Meeting
145 pm Second Round Battle at the Bend C-Tier Start
530 pm Battle at the Bend C-Tier Award Ceremony

Please note that these times may vary depending on amount of players, weather, round lengths, etc.

The C-tier event will be on all 18 Whistlers Originals. There will also be lunch provided in the form of beer sausages, with all the fixins. We will try and keep the lunch as short as possible on Sunday so we can get the second round started early.

Directions from I-5 South
Get off on Harvard Avenue Exit #124, Make a right onto Harvard.
Follow harvard into downtown, turn left onto SE Stephens St.
At the 3rd light you will turn right onto Diamond Lake Blvd. The road to Whistlers Bend Park is approx. 13 miles out of town. Turn left onto Whistlers Lane, Look for signs. Its another 4 miles to the park entrance, follow it till you see the camping.

Directions from I-5 North
Get off on Harvard Avenue Exit #124, Make a right onto Harvard.
Follow harvard into downtown, turn left onto SE Stephens St.
At the 3rd light you will turn right onto Diamond Lake Blvd. The road to Whistlers Bend Park is approx. 13 miles out of town. Turn left onto Whistlers Lane, Look for signs. Its another 4 miles to the park entrance, follow it till you see the camping.

***Important Information:***
Please read and follow these guidlines!

There is NO GROUP CAMPING on Friday. That means if you arrive at Whistlers early you need to PAY for camping in the Individual sites.
People arriving on Saturday can setup in the designated group camping area "A" And there will be a roped off section of "B" for overflow.

All Parking for DAY OF Registrants for either day, need to park in the lower Day Use area. The upper Parking lot is reserved for Car pools of 3 or more, or Group Campers. We will have someone on hand to help direct parking and camping.

There will be a 10pm Quiet Time in place. This is when we will Officially end our Players Party. At that time you need to follow the DOUGLAS COUNTY PARKS rules on being quiet after 10pm.

There is a Leash Law in effect at Whistlers Bend Please maintain your dogs on a leash. Failure to do so is your responsibility.

The Battle at the Bend is not the only event at Whistlers Bend this weekend. There will be an organized party of sorts located in the main portion of Group Camp "B" Most of these people are gonna be just like us, having a good time, and Camping.
We need to maintain respect for this event, and not camp in their area. They will have beverages and music. I have spoken with the organizer and have worked out for us to use the group A, and roped off part of B if we need it.
The Organizer has expressed that its OK for disc golfers to come hang out, and have fun as well.

So I think this will be a weekend to remember. This is our chance to show the County that we can work within guidelines, and keep the park clean!

Thank you for supporting the 2009 Battle at the Bend Presented by DiscGolfOregon.com

Questions or need directions please contact me directly at 541-six7three-six17one

Or Email me directly at: DiscGolfOregon@gmail.com

[discgolforegon]

Results are up.

Just got done uploading the results for the Battle at the Bend.

Click here for the results (http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=9329&year=2009&include_ratings=1#Open)

Congratulations to all the players and volunteers that made this years event possible. We look forward to bringing you another installment of the Battle at the Bend next year. Stay tuned for more details.

[DexterHawk]

I'm a little biased but this was a great event and I want to congratulate Nathan and Derek for running their first PDGA event and really classing up the joint down there in Southern Oregon. They brought a bunch of sponsorship and ran a really smooth ship.

One Day PDGA tournaments in the fall are AWESOME!

Thanks again guys!