Juniors clinic and tournament

[Ms Thing]

For the last month or two Zippyboy and I have been throwing around the idea of having a juniors clinic and tournament. Something like the Chick Flick but only one day. There seems to be more and more kids playing at tournaments, the Bad Monkey Open had 3 but the Clash on the Columbia had 7. My son played in both and had a great time. I had to drag him away from the course on Saturday and Sunday. It would be great to get the kids together to learn (I know that my son is mostly just picking up our bad skills at this point) and play with kids their own skill level.

I was thinking that next spring would be a good time to have this, before the tournament season really gets going but after the weather gets a little warmer. Glenwood would be a great place. It has a nice little 9 whole course that does take some skill and a large practice area as well as great parking. There is also a good chance that the church would help, disc golf is one of their outreach projects.

Before I get too far into this I was wondering if there is any interest other then the Hills and us? If so, I will start by contacting Jason Pinkel since it was mentioned that he might be interested in helping with something like this.

[SMOKIN JOE]

when kids want to be like Klimo then our sport has arrived
that's the best thing we could do is to get kids involved
i've done a couple of them with kids in the local area
they are much more wanting to play with kids thier own age

[Ms Thing]

Joe, my son decided to not play soccer this fall so that he can play more disc golf. I am very happy that he has decided to play a sport that he can play all his life since he is not a great at sports and I would much rather he spent his time learning life long skills instead of skills that you can not use after high school.

[Maidenrules]

Joe, my son decided to not play soccer this fall so that he can play more disc golf. I am very happy that he has decided to play a sport that he can play all his life since he is not a great at sports and I would much rather he spent his time learning life long skills instead of skills that you can not use after high school.
Your son was a joy to be around as were Caleb and Patrick for my first round. It's a really cool thing to see him so into it.

[Ms Thing]

Your son was a joy to be around as were Caleb and Patrick for my first round. It's a really cool thing to see him so into it.

Thank you! I think he is pretty awesome as well. I was very happy to see that the boys got the chance to watch people that know what they are doing at the tournament. Poor kid is only learning bad habits from us :).

[Scott]

Thank you! I think he is pretty awesome as well. I was very happy to see that the boys got the chance to watch people that know what they are doing at the tournament. Poor kid is only learning bad habits from us :).

Amy - I've only met you a few times but have bumped into Mitch several times. By golfing with you two, Easton will turn into a polite, concientious, and respectful golfer. He will not litter and will go out of his way to return discs. The way I see it, Easton is learning nothing but good habits from you and Mitch. Keep hukin'! :cheers:


But I do know what you mean. Throwing with me only, Matthew's game was kind of stuck in one place. It went through the roof when he started regularly attending Tuesday Twos.

[Ms Thing]

Amy - I've only met you a few times but have bumped into Mitch several times. By golfing with you two, Easton will turn into a polite, concientious, and respectful golfer. He will not litter and will go out of his way to return discs. The way I see it, Easton is learning nothing but good habits from you and Mitch. Keep hukin'! :cheers:


But I do know what you mean. Throwing with me only, Matthew's game was kind of stuck in one place. It went through the roof when he started regularly attending Tuesday Twos.


How about improper form then :wink2:.

That said, he is learning all of the etiquette needed to be a golfer that people want to play with. I still play by regular golf etiquette so he will be learning not to be in anyone's sight line and not to walk in anyones line (I know that does not matter in disc golf but I am sure I will never out grow that). You may occationally see me telling him to stop, move or pulling him out of a sght line.

[TreeLove]

I, too, try not to walk across another player's line of play, especially around the green. I have no business being between my opponent's lie and the target. If that's where my lie is, it's not my turn yet, and I should politely wait until it is my turn.

[REDFIVE]

This is an awesome idea! I have a son who will be 6 this spring and when this happens we will be sure to attend. If there is more help needed during the clinic I would like to extend my services if needed. Already looking forward to this more than any other event coming up. Let's make it happen.

[Ms Thing]

This is an awesome idea! I have a son who will be 6 this spring and when this happens we will be sure to attend. If there is more help needed during the clinic I would like to extend my services if needed. Already looking forward to this more than any other event coming up. Let's make it happen.


Awesome! Your services will be greatly appreciated, since it has been established that I can't throw a disc, the only person I beat at the Clash was my own son. In fact there is a good chance I will be watching things to try and pick up some pointers.

["Over the Hill" Bob]

This is an awesome idea! I have a son who will be 6 this spring and when this happens we will be sure to attend. If there is more help needed during the clinic I would like to extend my services if needed. Already looking forward to this more than any other event coming up. Let's make it happen..

If Mitch and Amy will help me, I'll make it happen.

Bob

[Ms Thing]

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If Mitch and Amy will help me, I'll make it happen.

Bob

Make it happen Bob. We will help.

I am really excited about the whole idea. I spent my whole drive home thinking of how it will work and how to get started. I am very happy to support someone that knows what they are doing.

[emmarose]

How about improper form then :wink2:.

That said, he is learning all of the etiquette needed to be a golfer that people want to play with. I still play by regular golf etiquette so he will be learning not to be in anyone's sight line and not to walk in anyones line (I know that does not matter in disc golf but I am sure I will never out grow that). You may occationally see me telling him to stop, move or pulling him out of a sght line.

Do people really think that those things don't matter in disc golf? They DO matter, they matter a lot!! I am so glad you are teaching your son the way my dad taught me...I really believe those rules of etiquette are a good portion of what makes the game what it is...or I guess what it should be in my opinion, anyway...I don't have the money to get out on a ball golf course, shoot, I barely have the money for new plastic, and certainly not for the fees to play in tournaments, but I love disc golf for the peace and decorum (within reason) that I get to experience on the course.

I will not play with people who do not follow proper ettiquette, and because I can be a bit of a loud mouth and some people might even say pushy, I don't mind speaking up about it (thank goodness I pretty much only play with people who are already my friends, right?). It's important to respect those you are playing with by giving them their space to focus and throw.

Keep up your good work, Ms. Thing, it would be a pleasure to run into your son on a disc golf course somewhere...and you, too!

[REDFIVE]

Make it happen Bob. We will help.

I am really excited about the whole idea. I spent my whole drive home thinking of how it will work and how to get started. I am very happy to support someone that knows what they are doing.

Awesome! I will do what I can to promote up here and would love to help with the clinic. Let me know what I can do. Innova has discs that were made for the EDGE program that are superlight and might make good playerspack discs.

[Ms Thing]

Do people really think that those things don't matter in disc golf? They DO matter, they matter a lot!! I am so glad you are teaching your son the way my dad taught me...I really believe those rules of etiquette are a good portion of what makes the game what it is...or I guess what it should be in my opinion, anyway...I don't have the money to get out on a ball golf course, shoot, I barely have the money for new plastic, and certainly not for the fees to play in tournaments, but I love disc golf for the peace and decorum (within reason) that I get to experience on the course.

I will not play with people who do not follow proper ettiquette, and because I can be a bit of a loud mouth and some people might even say pushy, I don't mind speaking up about it (thank goodness I pretty much only play with people who are already my friends, right?). It's important to respect those you are playing with by giving them their space to focus and throw.

Keep up your good work, Ms. Thing, it would be a pleasure to run into your son on a disc golf course somewhere...and you, too!

People do still think that a sight line matters but walking in another's line on the way to a disc is most definately a ball golf thing. If I am ahead of you and walking to my disc on the other side of the basket I will walk around your disc, but it does not really matter if I do that or not if you are not at your disc. My shoe mark is not going to ruin your putt by denting the green, at least not like in regular golf. I still remember my first screw up of etiquette playing regular golf, I was with my grandpa before I ever started to playing and picked up a dime off of the green. It was somebody's marker, but my 7 year old self had no idea, to me it was money. Those rules are now deeply ingrained and I have not played ball golf in 9 years (had a kid, no money for greens fees, darn kid :))

We are going to try and make it out to the next Grand Lodge doubles, lets hope the kitty is well enough so we can go. I had to run home between rounds at the Clash just to feed him.

[emmarose]

People do still think that a sight line matters but walking in another's line on the way to a disc is most definately a ball golf thing. If I am ahead of you and walking to my disc on the other side of the basket I will walk around your disc, but it does not really matter if I do that or not if you are not at your disc. My shoe mark is not going to ruin your putt by denting the green, at least not like in regular golf. I still remember my first screw up of etiquette playing regular golf, I was with my grandpa before I ever started to playing and picked up a dime off of the green. It was somebody's marker, but my 7 year old self had no idea, to me it was money. Those rules are now deeply ingrained and I have not played ball golf in 9 years (had a kid, no money for greens fees, darn kid :))

We are going to try and make it out to the next Grand Lodge doubles, lets hope the kitty is well enough so we can go. I had to run home between rounds at the Clash just to feed him.

I jumped the gun a little bit there with my shock, didn't carefully read/understand the part about the line of my disc...and truly, I am glad that things are not quite so uptight on the disc golf course...I went ball golfing only one time in my life and man, it was faux pas left and right for me...I had fun and actually struck the ball quite well, but just like when I throw my disc, I was grunting (a la tennis stars) loudly, and I would forget it wasn't really cool to whoop and holler or even clap for the good shots in the foursome. Luckily it was a podunk course, so we didn't get kicked out, and most of the other golfers were pretty casual. And, again, being honest...I wander around in front of people like a dork probably more than anyone else I golf with...but at least I know I shouldn't be...;)

[Scott]

Make it happen Bob. We will help.

I am really excited about the whole idea. I spent my whole drive home thinking of how it will work and how to get started. I am very happy to support someone that knows what they are doing.

Count me in, too.

At dinner last night I causually mentioned the possibility of a kiddo tournment/clinic and was immediately bombarded with questions: When is it? Where will it be? Can we have it at Leverich? No Horning's! How many divisions will there be? Etc.. Etc.. Etc.. The boy is a little excited over the possibilities. :jumpspin:

[Ms Thing]

Hornings maybe a good choice as well. I guess it really depends on what we want to happen and how may people are able to help out. Maybe have one in the spring at Glenwood and then the summer/fall at Hornings :chinscratch:

Scott, how old is your son?

[Scott]

Hornings maybe a good choice as well. I guess it really depends on what we want to happen and how may people are able to help out. Maybe have one in the spring at Glenwood and then the summer/fall at Hornings :chinscratch:

Scott, how old is your son?

Matthew is 10; will be 11 in the spring.

Love the idea of two tournaments. What do you think about Leverich instead of GW? Seems a bit more interesting. Matthew loves it, but he may not be representative of all juniors. :biggrin2:

[Ms Thing]

Matthew is 10; will be 11 in the spring.

Love the idea of two tournaments. What do you think about Leverich instead of GW? Seems a bit more interesting. Matthew loves it, but he may not be representative of all juniors. :biggrin2:


We love Leverich but it really does not have the practice space, and there is a little less control over a large group of kids, espcially with other people using the park. For liability issues I would not want to be in charge of a bunch of kids in an open park that is frequented by homeless people. Depending on the amount of kids and interest we could split it up for playing, Leverich is pretty close to Glenwood.

[Scott]

I'm hoping that we can get enough volunteers so that other park users won't be a problem.

[loyboys]

I know both Sam(11) and Landon(4) would love to be out for this kind of thing. I also volunteer myself for anything I can do with set-up etc.
Brian

ps My family loves Leverich.

[Ms Thing]

I know both Sam(11) and Landon(4) would love to be out for this kind of thing. I also volunteer myself for anything I can do with set-up etc.
Brian

ps My family loves Leverich.


Brian did you play at the Clash? If so we meet, I am Easten's mom.

[TreeLove]

Good point. Check with Glenwood, they may be willing to extend their property insurance to cover your event, that's what GPBC does for Lunchtime League.

[Ms Thing]

Good point. Check with Glenwood, they may be willing to extend their property insurance to cover your event, that's what GPBC does for Lunchtime League.

There is also a good chance that they would help in some way. I think we will check out at least the three options.

[Wog]

The other option on insurance is to contact the Parks Department and make the clinic a Parks Department event with "Stumptown/Trojan Nation/PDGA" volunteers instead of (or in addition to) Parks Dept. Employees.

[Wog]

Speaking of which...I just checked the fall/winter catalog for Vancouver/Clark P&R and they have a weekly Junior class scheduled for fall.

http://nwdiscgolfnews.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=180&stc=1&d=1251315201

[zippyboy]

One of the main reasons we were looking to Glenwood as a site was the fact that the course is very beginner friendly. It must be kept in mind that we are hoping to have kids as young as five show up for this, and they would most likely not be able to handle even the Highlands course at Hornings. Furthermore, there is additional open field area near the course at Glenwood that could be utilized for clinics and whatnot.

In addition, we are hoping to draw from up north, as there has already been an interest expressed from a number of people close to the Seattle area. In taking a look, it just seemed that for a number of reasons, Glenwood made the most sense. However, all of this is tentative, and will hopefully be hammered out in the upcoming months. The prevailing thought is to have this event sometime early next year (around May), so that the kids can use their newly acquired knowledge all summer.

At the very least, it should be fun, and I will be more than happy to be a part of it.

[Scott]

One of the main reasons we were looking to Glenwood as a site was the fact that the course is very beginner friendly. It must be kept in mind that we are hoping to have kids as young as five show up for this, and they would most likely not be able to handle even the Highlands course at Hornings. Furthermore, there is additional open field area near the course at Glenwood that could be utilized for clinics and whatnot.

In addition, we are hoping to draw from up north, as there has already been an interest expressed from a number of people close to the Seattle area. In taking a look, it just seemed that for a number of reasons, Glenwood made the most sense. However, all of this is tentative, and will hopefully be hammered out in the upcoming months. The prevailing thought is to have this event sometime early next year (around May), so that the kids can use their newly acquired knowledge all summer.

At the very least, it should be fun, and I will be more than happy to be a part of it.
Doesn't Glenwood have holes that are 300' + feet?

I think GW would work, but it is soooo boring compared to Levrich. But this isn't about me, is it? :laughing:

[zippyboy]

Correct. This isn't about the adults. Were it, I'm sure there would be many wanting this to be at Milo. Such as it is, this is for the kids, and I think we would be hard pressed to find a course with better facilities than Glenwood. Plenty of parking, plenty of field space for clinics, and a beginner friendly 9-hole course. While there might be two holes over 300 feet, they are wide open fairways, and shouldn't be too daunting to even the youngest of throwers.

Furthermore, we stand a better chance of being able to close down Glenwood for this event, whereas other parks would pose a greater challenge. As I said, this is still in the very early pre-planning stages. Suggestions and discussion are always welcome. If you have another course that has the same possibilities as Glenwood, let us know.

By the way, I don't think Glenwood is boring at all. I thought they did well with the area they had, and for 9 holes, there is a variety of hole design. I mean, its no Orchard - which I know you are WAY more partial to... :wink2:

[PARR]

Hey, I am not familiar with these courses but my son William would love to play in a kids only event. My daughter won 2008 Worlds just for showing up. Proves we need to get more kids into the sport. Count the Carlos family in on a kids event.