Next Adventure Amateur Championship - August 28-29

[Wog]

August 28-29, 2010
Advanced & Intermediate Divisions
Pier Park - Portland, Oregon
$1,000 Ace Pot
$75 Registration
HUGE Player's Pack
Includes:
Four (4) Discs (2 Innova & 2 Discraft)
Mountain Hardware - Dri-Fit Tournament Shirt
Custom Fade "Crunch" Disc Golf Bag
More...

Estimated retail value of player's pack over $80

Online Registration AT http://bit.ly/NAAC2010

A Firefly Disc Golf Production (http://www.fireflydiscgolf.com)

More information - Official Tournament Communication -> tds@fireflydiscgolf.com

Do not post official tournament communication to this forum or direct message to contact regarding the tournament.

[Sam]

Is it too soon to get on the wait list? :whistler:

[D-Walk]

Huh, thanks for the heads up on this registration. Nothing like coming up with $75 in 45 minutes. Does Wes still need his car driven around town?

[TreeLove]

WHERE do we sign up at 6 PM?

[Wog]

If I told you then you would sign up early wouldn't you!

[Wog]

http://bit.ly/NAAC2010

[TreeLove]

Thanks, I'm registered.

[TreeLove]

If I told you then you would sign up early wouldn't you!

Yes, if the web store were foolish enough to allow it....

[Skookum]

no Grandmasters?

[Will of Doom]

Sweet. I'm in!! :)

[Flash]

Shouldn't a championship be 4 rounds????:nahnah:

["Over the Hill" Bob]

August 28-29, 2010
Advanced & Intermediate Divisions
Pier Park - Portland, Oregon
$1,000 Ace Pot
$75 Registration
HUGE Player's Pack
Includes:
Three (3) Discs
Mountain Hardware - Dri-Fit Tournament Shirt
Custom Embroidered Fade "Crunch" Disc Golf Bag
More...

Estimated retail value of player's pack over $80

Online Registration AT http://bit.ly/NAAC2010

A Firefly Disc Golf Production (http://www.fireflydiscgolf.com)

More information - Official Tournament Communication -> tds@fireflydiscgolf.com

Do not post official tournament communication to this forum or direct message to contact regarding the tournament.

Can I sign up for $5 if I don't take the players pack? That's the only way I could afford this. :(

Bob

[smobro]

Can I sign up for $5 if I don't take the players pack? That's the only way I could afford this. :(

Bob

Take about 25 of your good discs that you got from various tourneys over the years and sell them to NA. Then turn around and give it back to them in the form of registration. IN other words, this tourney is allowing you to actually give away plastic you don't want and use it to pay for the tourney to get more plastic you dont want, but a rad shirt and field bag you do want. AWESOME!
So, basically the tourney is free and you will have a blast and get a mad cool players pack with it.

Thanks NA for putting this on. Can't wait.

[snap7times]

in... yah..... now need to ask the family if i can play hahaha....

["Over the Hill" Bob]

Take about 25 of your good discs that you got from various tourneys over the years and sell them to NA. Then turn around and give it back to them in the form of registration. IN other words, this tourney is allowing you to actually give away plastic you don't want and use it to pay for the tourney to get more plastic you dont want, but a rad shirt and field bag you do want. AWESOME!
So, basically the tourney is free and you will have a blast and get a mad cool players pack with it.

Thanks NA for putting this on. Can't wait.

I have disc's, shirts, bags, what I don't have is $75. :pirate:

Bob

[runnaman]

$75 does seem like a lot of money for an Am tournament. As Bob reminded me, the Beaver State Fling Registration was $75 and was a Super Tour Event.

I'm not trying to bash this tournament, it just seems like it's too highly priced.

[snap7times]

The Memorial, Masters Cup, BSF were all $75. Most tournaments are in the 40-65 range, whats a few more dollars, especially when they already promising a fat players pack... just be glad it doesn't cost as much as ball golf...

[smobro]

I have disc's, shirts, bags, what I don't have is $75. :pirate:

Bob


Right, so.... go, right now, go ahead, jump up, head to Next Adventure with about 25 or so, great discs and you will leave with about $75 or so dollars. Are you gone yet?
Just want to see you playing in this one.:rockon:

[Juice240]

Im in, though I'm still pretty new to the sport!

[thundercatthrowsdiscs]

Hell yeah I am in! see ya'll there!~

[citizens arrest]

Go buy 3 discs a bag a dry fit shirt for less than entry fee and let me know where you get them and I,ll go shopping:blush:

[NWDiscer]

Go buy 3 discs a bag a dry fit shirt for less than entry fee and let me know where you get them and I,ll go shopping:blush:


:D:nahnah: u got to have enough shirts and discs to last ya by now........:laughing:

[LJ Jubner]

Take about 25 of your good discs that you got from various tourneys over the years and sell them to NA. Then turn around and give it back to them in the form of registration. IN other words, this tourney is allowing you to actually give away plastic you don't want and use it to pay for the tourney to get more plastic you dont want, but a rad shirt and field bag you do want. AWESOME!
So, basically the tourney is free and you will have a blast and get a mad cool players pack with it.

Thanks NA for putting this on. Can't wait.

So when Next Adventure (really describes their business model, just needs Your at the beginning).

Do they take new as well as used?
If New then at what price do they pay you? Wholesale? Retail? (Retail, yeah right!)

This leads me to two important questions

How does it make you fell when
Winnings were valued at one price but returnable for a lesser value?

Then how would you feel
If you saw that same disc back on the shelves marked up to retail again?

Side question
Does this practice not contradict the concept of "Amateur" status?

Basically, All you are doing is giving the mark up to two different entities and you walk with cash. Exactly like the AM TD (who places) really CASHES IN by excepting his own scrip.

[Jeff Hemmerling]

How does it make you fell when
Winnings were valued at one price but returnable for a lesser value?

Then how would you feel
If you saw that same disc back on the shelves marked up to retail again?

Side question
Does this practice not contradict the concept of "Amateur" status?

Basically, All you are doing is giving the mark up to two different entities and you walk with cash. Exactly like the AM TD (who places) really CASHES IN by excepting his own scrip.Jub,
I thought you were on the new meds since you haven't brought this up in so long. Please give it a rest. We've been over this issue (ad nauseum) at least three times in the last nine years. The horse is already dead, in fact it's been cremated and the ashes thrown to the wind. I can't take it again captain!

[Bullseye]

Jub,

Have you EVER been to Next Adventure? My guess is no.

I'm thinking it would be a good idea if you did a little research before you go shooting your mouth off on a public forum. Next Adventure has been one of the best tournament supporters Portland disc golf has had over past few years. They have been exceptionally generous with us, and they deserve all of the success they have had as result of that support.

Here are just a few of the things Next Adventure does for the disc golf community down here:

1) Next Adventure allows Stumptown Disc Golf to use their store after hours for our club meetings because it is very centralized and convenient for our members. They do this free of charge, and on their own time... and they even buy the pizza and beverages.

2) Next Adventure gives all Stumptown club members a discount in the store, and not just on the disc golf stuff.

3) Next Adventure gives our TDs a scrip bump so our event payouts will be even better than normal at all of our local events.

4) Next Adventure helped us get excellent pricing on 21 custom powdercoated baskets for the Stub Stewart course that will be opening up shortly.

5) Next Adventure is teaming up with Stumptown to provide professional, accurate signage for Pier Park.

6) They allow customers in their store to join the Stumptown club and have helped us increase membership each and every year.

and on an on...

So, back to your uninformed rant...



Do they take new as well as used?
If New then at what price do they pay you? Wholesale? Retail? (Retail, yeah right!)

So what if they buy used discs that players no longer want and then resell them to players who want that disc. Where is the harm in that? Of course they mark those discs up a bit. They are a business, not a charity. Why you would have a problem with that is beyond me.



How does it make you feel when winnings were valued at one price but returnable for a lesser value?

I never felt this way... because they bump UP our scrip value to more than it WAS worth.



Then how would you feel if you saw that same disc back on the shelves marked up to retail again?

You wont see a used disc selling for retail. Duh. If, however, I did see a used disc in the used disc box for more than I sold it to them for I would say "Good for them.".



Does this practice not contradict the concept of "Amateur" status?



I could answer this if any of the points you previously brought up were even slightly valid, so I guess my answer to this is: "WTF?"

Nice try Jub, but it was a swing and a miss. All you've managed to accomplish is insulting one of our biggest supporters down here. Way to go, Jub! </sarcasm>

[LegoRules]

Yes I agree with everything Jeff stated about Next Adventure they are so super supportive of the disc golfers in our area. Here are a few more things they are doing as well. For one the are the title sponsor for the Chick Flick. We could not put on the best disc golf event for women in the nation without Bryan and Next Adventure. :rockon: Along with the schwag for the players pack, raffle, ctps, ring or fire that is provided by Bryan and Next Adventure remember when you go to get your lunch and icy cold beer that is provided in your players pack at the Chick Flick not only is it provided by Next Adventure it is cooked and prepared personally by Bryan and the Next Adventure crew. They also cooked lunch Saturday and Sunday at this years BSF.

Also they are sponsoring 3 disc golfers in the community 3 armatures, and one pro. Not too many armatures have the opportunity to have such a generous sponsor, and I and the rest of the Flight Crew are so grateful.

Anyway stop being so grumpy and don't sign up if it is not your cup of tea. I for one can't wait for this event it is going to be just one big disc golf party. :yay:

THANKS BRYAN & NEXT ADVENTURE!!!!! :rockon:

[LJ Jubner]

My comments were not necessarily aimed at N/A but the players who buy into the rational that "it was not my money to start with so I don't care who (how much or often) profits off it.

It sounds like N/A is doing some good things but as business it does not pay to sponsor Pros. Sure the ads good but it does not directly translate into sales.

Of course any business would let you take a discount off anything in the store and then increased foot traffic by

giving the discount to clubbers (a captive audience)
taking club memberships reinforcing the above statement
and the euphonium of bumping up just reiterates the point

is also a no brain er


Do they take new as well as used?
If New then at what price do they pay you? Wholesale? Retail? (Retail, yeah right!)

here is the disconnect

Used plastic has markings on them and it's pretty obvious that they are used.

New plastic implies that it's straight from the factory and that it was not previously picked or stacked as payout.



Side question
Does this practice not contradict the concept of "Amateur" status?

Basically, All you are doing is giving the mark up to two different entities and you walk with cash. Exactly like the AM TD (who places) really CASHES IN by excepting his own scrip.

So bottom line is winners don't care if they are getting the shaft as long as it's the losers money.

[smobro]

Please disregard any and all comments now and in the future from Jub on this forum thread. His comments on this thread have no merit and are not in any way reflective of the opinion of the disc golf community that you support so heavily. He is not engaged in anything that you participate in or support. We are so thankful to have you involved in DG in Portland. I am thrilled if you profit financially by participating. After all, you don't have .org in your web address and shouldn't. Thanks for all you do. again, I hate to have to apologize for Jub, but he clearly needs someone to.

Thanks,

Smo

[Sam]

Is there a player's list online somewhere? How many rounds will be played? I know I can find this information somewhere. Just trying to guide the conversation back towards the actual subject of the thread.

[TreeLove]

Bagger.

[TreeLove]

So when Next Adventure (really describes their business model, just needs Your at the beginning).

Do they take new as well as used?
If New then at what price do they pay you? Wholesale? Retail? (Retail, yeah right!)

This leads me to two important questions

How does it make you fell when
Winnings were valued at one price but returnable for a lesser value?

Then how would you feel
If you saw that same disc back on the shelves marked up to retail again?

Side question
Does this practice not contradict the concept of "Amateur" status?

Basically, All you are doing is giving the mark up to two different entities and you walk with cash. Exactly like the AM TD (who places) really CASHES IN by excepting his own scrip.

Jub, don't you ever get tired of unfounded bashing? Why don't you run your own AM tournament, and win, and pocket your own scrip in cash? When you popped off in that other thread (http://www.nwdiscgolfnews.com/forum/showpost.php?p=70410&postcount=25), you were so nonsensical, that no none even bothered to respond. You know I love you, but lay off the Psycho Kool Aid, will ya?

One of the few upsides of a free market capitalist economy is that consumers can vote with their dollars. If you think the NA Am Championship is such a ripoff, then don't register.

Wow, do I feel my first banning coming on? I love to drink and post!

Seriously, Jub, your targets are WAY off the mark! Dude, the (ex-)OR series events, Stumptown events, Whistler's Bend events, Milo events, all ROCK! No one is getting ripped off, it is easy to see. Why don't you pick on some truly BAD tournaments, like the ones where the money OBVIOUSLY does not add up, like those rigged turkey raffles, pathetic northern PDGA events with no leaderboard, no tee signs, and no maps, herbal tournaments where players are promised player packs and then given NOTHING, etc. COME ON, GET REAL! I am starting to think that whatever you say, the opposite is true!

Take it from me, I have been to hundreds of tournaments (no shit), and I can tell a ripoff from a good deal a mile away. Perhaps you can not.

[D-Walk]

If Treelove gets banned...does the calendar get banned too? :whistler:

[Carie CPink]

Dude, the (ex-)OR series events, Stumptown events, Whistler's Bend events, Milo events, all ROCK! No one is getting ripped off, a 5th grader could figure that out. Why don't you pick on some SHITTY tournaments, like the ones where the money OBVIOUSLY does not add up, like those rigged turkey raffles, pathetic northern PDGA events with no leaderboard, no tee signs, and no maps, herbal tournaments where players are promised player packs and then given NOTHING, etc.

Maybe this is reason we have waiting lists for Oregon tournaments while others are pining (ei: beggin/whining) for more pros to sign up.

I'm not saying, I'm just saying.

[Wes Hansen]

Is the flyer up?
Not PDGA?
When I starting seeing all Next Adventure was doing for disc golf in the PNW, particularly their involvement in great tournaments and Stumptown I started buying my plastic and gear there. They are both smart and generous and that wins my support.
I also love how conveniently located they are, their predictable hours and friendly staff.
On the other hand, I also love where Jub is located, as well as his predictability.
PLEASE don't ban Treelove or the calendar. This is all undoubtedly my fault.

[sillybizz]

TreeLove said nothing that I could see that would even get him a warning, let alone a banning.

The only tournament I ever did with NA involved (because I live 4 hours North) was at Mt. Adams for the WBDGW this year and they seemed to be on the ball and had tons of CTP's as well as an awesome ring of fire with excellent prizes and a very well run tournament. They don't strike me as being shady or trying to rip people off; it seems like just the opposite and any person or business doing great things for disc golf anywhere needs to be praised. Good luck with the tournament everyone, have fun.

[LakeStevensBA]

I think NA is awesome for what they do for disc golf! Way to go!

I think treelove should be banned because he was drinking and typing. I would never do that.....doh! too late.

I think Jub should explain what this means..."and the euphonium of bumping up just reiterates the point"
A euphonium is a brass musical instrument similar to a small tuba. Are people playing tubas in the Oregon Tourneys? Wouldn't the noise be a courtesy violation?

[Sausage Fingers]

If Treelove gets banned...does the calendar get banned too? :whistler:

Everybody must get banned!:cool2:


:pirate:

[Sam]

I think Jub should explain what this means..."and the euphonium of bumping up just reiterates the point"
A euphonium is a brass musical instrument similar to a small tuba. Are people playing tubas in the Oregon Tourneys? Wouldn't the noise be a courtesy violation?

If there was an Olympic event of funny shit, this would win the prettiest colored medal. Purple, I think.

I am so getting a euphonium for bumping up and restating my points. Especially during tournament play. When you say small tuba, though... will I need another caddy for that or will the one I currently employ be able to attach it to my bag, somehow?

[Magilla]

Bagger.

YEAH! What he said..... :shooting::shooting::shooting:

Oh and by the way...

DODGERS SUCK, DODGERS SUCK, DODGERS SUCK

[Sausage Fingers]

I am so getting a euphonium for bumping up and restating my points. Especially during tournament play. When you say small tuba, though... will I need another caddy for that or will the one I currently employ be able to attach it to my bag, somehow?

Well when I started playing that instrument in 5th grade the case was bigger then I was...so I just put it on top of my skateboard and rode the thing to school and back...:pirate:

[chainsmasher]

Any idea on how many are registered for this event? After my abysmal performance I would love some Pier Park retribution...and the 1000$ ace pot sounds pretty enticing. I am thinking the winged blood sucking demons might be a little more manageable in another month as well...hmmm.

[Celeste]

The only tournament I ever did with NA involved (because I live 4 hours North) was at Mt. Adams for the WBDGW this year and they seemed to be on the ball and had tons of CTP's as well as an awesome ring of fire with excellent prizes and a very well run tournament.

The beauty of this is that it wasn't even a Next Adventure tourney. NA's just cool like that and sent up a player with a bunch of stuff to help make a great even even better! :rockon:
Jub- you should come play a NA tounament or check out their store. I don't think there's a way to not like them and be happy they're involved in our lovely DG community. Unless you carve your own discs and I'm just not aware of this skill.:biggrin2:

[Juice240]

Just curious, on the firefly website, it says that you get 4(FOUR) discs in the players pack, but I heard that it was only three(3). Does anyone know which it'll be? Has anyone seen the registration lost yet?

[johnny lamotte]

Just curious, on the firefly website, it says that you get 4(FOUR) discs in the players pack, but I heard that it was only three(3). Does anyone know which it'll be? Has anyone seen the registration lost yet?

is it full or can i still sign up?

[LegoRules]

is it full or can i still sign up?

I am pretty sure it is not full, and below is the link to sign-up. This is going to be so amazing you don't want to miss it. :rockon:

http://shop.nextadventure.net/na-am-championship.html

Cindy :)

[blu666z]

Just signed up. :rockon:

[Brody Cannon]

It'd be nice to hear more about the details of this before I take $75 out of my wallet. Registration list? What level of PDGA event is it?

Someone, please?

[Brody Cannon]

Nevermind.
http://www.pdga.com/event?TournID=10176

[johnny lamotte]

is it full or can i still sign up?

just signed up :)

[Wog]

Now with even more discs!!!!

August 28-29, 2010
Advanced & Intermediate Divisions
Pier Park - Portland, Oregon
$1,000 Ace Pot
$75 Registration
HUGE Player's Pack
Includes:

* Four (4) Discs (2 Innova & 2 Discraft)
* Mountain Hardware - Dri-Fit Tournament Shirt
* Custom Fade "Crunch" Disc Golf Bag
* More...

Estimated retail value of player's pack over $80

Online Registration AT http://bit.ly/NAAC2010

Please consider anything posted at http://fireflydiscgolf.com/NAAC2010 as official. There is also information on http://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Next_Adventure_Amateur_Championship_2010

[Etherag]

So a quick question for the upcoming event. I am a new player, just started in May. The tournament sounds like a lot of fun but I am concerned that my skill level would be too low for the AM intermediate level. Would this be an issue? I don't care if I finish dead last but I don't want to hold up the play. I have played Pier once and averaged 4s and 5s on the holes. Sorry for the newbie question but I don't want to sign up and be a drag on the play.

[Zaqcb]

So a quick question for the upcoming event. I am a new player, just started in May. The tournament sounds like a lot of fun but I am concerned that my skill level would be too low for the AM intermediate level. Would this be an issue? I don't care if I finish dead last but I don't want to hold up the play. I have played Pier once and averaged 4s and 5s on the holes. Sorry for the newbie question but I don't want to sign up and be a drag on the play.

Welcome to the sport and the site Etherag! No worries about the skill level brother. It is not uncommon for a beginner to sign up for a tournament, and it in no way negatively affects the play. I highly recommend you sign up and enjoy what is sure to be an awesome tournament! Hope to see you out there.


Zaq Jones

[Wog]

... I am a new player...Would this be an issue? It sounds like you are concerned about all the right things, thus qualified to play in the tournament. I estimate intermediates will be throwing more 4s than 3s at the tournament, although the winner of that division will probably be someone that throws a few more 3s than 4s. 5s definitely aren't out of the question at Pier. If you do have a bad hole and you end up having to take a couple extra throws, just don't get mad, make a scene and take too long to recover and throw your next shot. Be courteous and brush off the bad throw(s) and you'll fit right in!

[whslaxplayer11]

Will someone please tell me what 4 discs we have choices of? How many out of the 4 are dx/pro D as opposed to star/champion/esp/elite Z...And if anyone knows what models are available, let me know please.
Thanks

[Wog]

...How many out of the 4 are dx/pro D as opposed to star/champion/esp/elite Z...

Player's Pack Discs:

1 Z Nuke
1 Star Katana
1 Roc or Aviar (DX)
1 Buzz or Soft Magnet (Pro-D)
1 UV Innovation mini (for the first 90 to sign up for the event)


This is official from TD

[ahukingacehole]

Are there any spots left? I see 72 signed up on PDGA but I wasn't sure if there are two pools or one.

[Bullseye]

Are there any spots left? I see 72 signed up on PDGA but I wasn't sure if there are two pools or one.

I'm guessing... since the post right above yours mentions a UV Innovation mini for the first 90 people who sign up, they might be accepting more than 72 people. This is just a theory of mine though.

[Wog]

You can always find the latest information on http://www.fireflydiscgolf.com

By the way the retail value of the player's pack is now over $135

In addition to the discs and mini, the player's pack includes the dri-fit shirt, fade bag, a huk lab patch, and an etched pint glass.

For those of you struggling to sign up online, starting Monday Next Adventure will take your CASH for registrations in store.

Next Adventure is also paying for permanent tee signs at Pier and an information kiosk as a way to make a permanent improvement to the park.

[Juice240]

I hope this is going to be ran as well as the bad monkey! NA runs a good tourney.
Anyone intersted in trading?! (I don't really throw innova ;) )

[Bullseye]

I hope this is going to be ran as well as the bad monkey! NA runs a good tourney.
Anyone intersted in trading?! (I don't really throw innova ;) )

Just a little correction... Firefly Disc Golf (Ryan Gwillim and Steve Carson) RUN great tourneys. Next Adventure SPONSORS great tourneys. I'm not taking anything away from Next Adventure; they're awesome. I'm Just making sure those guys get credit where its due.

[Juice240]

Just a little correction... Firefly Disc Golf (Ryan Gwillim and Steve Carson) RUN great tourneys. Next Adventure SPONSORS great tourneys. I'm not taking anything away from Next Adventure; they're awesome. I'm Just making sure those guys get credit where its due.

My mistake!
but I agree

[E-ROC]

Man, I was really hoping to play this event. I know the TD's run a top notch venue and put a lot of planning into the events. Of course the Next Adventure has really stepped up to support local disc golf and all that support has helped the sport grow and get more recognized. Be lucky you live in Oregon that has such a strong DG community:yay:.

With that being said; I am still not playing in the tournament. Yep, not gonna do it, and I have a good reason why. The 28th is the same day I get MARRIED:trophy:, so that takes the cake. Yep, sorry ladies I am off the market:cool2:lol. I actually can't believe it is coming up next week!!

But jokes aside, I hope a lot of people show up to this tourney and show that Oregon disc golfers have just as much love and support as the TD's, vendors and all who make competitive disc golf so much fun.

[Sam]

Wow... what a thread stealer...

[Will of Doom]

Wow... what a thread stealer...

No kidding. Doin it in style though :laughing:

[snap7times]

Schedule on the firefly website confirmed? A pool plays the 2nd and 4th flights on saturday?

["Over the Hill" Bob]

Man, I was really hoping to play this event. I know the TD's run a top notch venue and put a lot of planning into the events. Of course the Next Adventure has really stepped up to support local disc golf and all that support has helped the sport grow and get more recognized. Be lucky you live in Oregon that has such a strong DG community:yay:.

With that being said; I am still not playing in the tournament. Yep, not gonna do it, and I have a good reason why. The 28th is the same day I get MARRIED:trophy:, so that takes the cake. Yep, sorry ladies I am off the market:cool2:lol. I actually can't believe it is coming up next week!!

But jokes aside, I hope a lot of people show up to this tourney and show that Oregon disc golfers have just as much love and support as the TD's, vendors and all who make competitive disc golf so much fun.


And now we know who's taking home the trophy! :trophy: Congrats!:cheers:

Bob

[Wog]

Schedule on the firefly website confirmed? A pool plays the 2nd and 4th flights on saturday?

It is OFFICIAL - Pool B is for Intermediate players (MA2), Pool A is for Advanced players (MA1, MM1, & FW1)

Steve

[Sam]

trying.to.resist.can't.help.it

I imagine that there are still spots open for this event...

[Wog]

I imagine that there are still spots open for this event...

Registration closes at 7 p.m. Thursday night (8/25). Last minute registrations can be made online or in person at Next Adventure.


Every player is eligible for the $1,000 Ace Pot
Every player gets free lunch and dinner on Sunday
Every player gets 5 free raffle tickets for the player's raffle
Every player gets a players pack valued at $139
Total payout in the form of Next Adventure scrip depends on actual number of players and is being doubled by Next Adventure!

[Sam]

So you will absolutely do no day-of registration? That will probably help me to rest my arm. :)

[Wog]

So you will absolutely do no day-of registration? That will probably help me to rest my arm. :)

There WILL BE NO "day of" registration for the NAAC.

[Sam]

OK, OK. Sheesh...



:)

[Wog]

OK, OK. Sheesh...
:)

At least I refrained from all caps and multiple exclamation marks.

[TreeLove]

Will scrip be awarded to top finishing Intermediates? MM1 looks small, and skewed. MA2 looks deep, and balanced. Would finishing, say, 5th in an MA2 field of 50 players possibly yield MORE scrip than finishing say, 3rd in an MM1 field of only 9 players? How would that payout play out? Are there more trophies for deeper fields (i.e. 1st through 3rd for MA1 and MA2, but 1st only in smaller divisions)? Are there player caps on individual pools? Would division change requests incur the TD's wrath? Thank you, Smokin' Joe, and me.

[Wog]

Scrip will be awarded to at least the top 40% of each division. Larger divisions will pay closer to 50%, smaller divisions closer to 40%.

Looking at the proposed numbers from the PDGA formulas 5th in MA2 would pay $75 and 3rd in MM1 would pay $55. However, first place for MM1 and MA2 currently pay the same.

There are EXACTLY 3 trophies for each division. (The trophies are amazing for this event. It is hard to describe, but let me just say, batteries are included!)

The cap for each pool is 64.

Wrath...doubtful...Bad Karma...maybe! :)

Personally, I hope to see a few more in the MM1 field, not less.

[SMOKIN JOE]

Your welcome Mr. Treelove. I think. Stay MM1. The wife said I bet I know what you want for your birthday tommorrow. Something to do with golfing. How about the tourney this weekend you talked about? Sold. Sign me up when you get back home this morning. Yeah!!!

[Wog]

Update: Read on. This is no longer true.

I just confirmed that one of Portland's BEST food carts will be available for lunch on Saturday! Koi Fusion

http://www.koifusionpdx.com

http://koifusionpdx.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/koitruck1-450x300.jpg

We are KOi fusion. Starting in 2009 as one mobile taco truck, Chef Bo Kwon was inspired by the pioneering vision of LA’s Kogi. Using the genre of Korean Fusion as a blueprint, we set about creating our own niche within this category, using Mama Kwon’s secret family marinades, local, fresh vegetables, and locally-sourced tortilla vendors to create a new twist that’s uniquely Portland. We pride ourselves on using locally grown ingredients, and we believe that as a member of the Portland community, it’s our duty to use fresh and environmentally-friendly techniques whenever possible.

[essjay]

Yo, Steve! I just registered us this morning (Josh and Sarah Johnson). I can't believe how quickly you are updating the registration list! But, I did notice a small problem... My # is 31300, not 31330, and I'm positive I will never live in NC or have a 904 rating. Josh didn't make the list...MA1. Thanks for being so on top of stuff! See you this weekend! :cheers:

[essjay]

Wow again with the quick updates! Thanks! :)

[Carie CPink]

I just confirmed that one of Portland's BEST food carts will be available for lunch on Saturday! Koi Fusion

http://www.koifusionpdx.com

http://koifusionpdx.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/koitruck1-450x300.jpg

I'm gonna make an appearance just to eat some fine food. Stellar!

[Wog]

Yo, Steve! I just registered us this morning (Josh and Sarah Johnson). I can't believe how quickly you are updating the registration list! But, I did notice a small problem... My # is 31300, not 31330, and I'm positive I will never live in NC or have a 904 rating. Josh didn't make the list...MA1. Thanks for being so on top of stuff! See you this weekend! :cheers:

Sorry for the typo. The PDGA has been updated on your recent relocation.

[Wog]

Player's Guide available from http://www.FireFlyDiscGolf.com/NAAC2010

[Wog]

I just confirmed that one of Portland's BEST food carts will be available for lunch on Saturday! Koi Fusion

UPDATE: 6:15 p.m. After e-mailing since July and finally getting confirmation two days ago, I just got a call back from Koi Fusion and they are now telling me they can't come to the tournament. To say I'm very disappointed is a huge understatement. I'm stopping short of flaming them, everyone makes mistakes, but I sure want to. Sorry for getting your hopes up, but you'll be on your own for lunch on Saturday. Luckily there are many good restaurants in the St. Johns area.

[LegoRules]

UPDATE: 6:15 p.m. After e-mailing since July and finally getting confirmation two days ago, I just got a call back from Koi Fusion and they are now telling me they can't come to the tournament. To say I'm very disappointed is a huge understatement. I'm stopping short of flaming them, everyone makes mistakes, but I sure want to. Sorry for getting your hopes up, but you'll be on your own for lunch on Saturday. Luckily there are many good restaurants in the St. Johns area.

That is so not cool. :( I was so looking forward to them being there it sounded so good. As soon as they accept my facebook friend request I may have to unfriend them. :mad:

Cindy :)

[Stephen.Sines]

so ryan was down at leverich last night and I heard that he was rockin the new threads. Wog, do you have any pictures of the gear before we see their unvieling on saturday? I'm excited :)

[hyzer_sosa]

I was at Pier with the early birds and got to see the new tee pad signs...
they're sweet!

[Wog]

Player's Guide available from http://www.FireFlyDiscGolf.com/NAAC2010

Last minute update to the player's guide. We are adding OB for any disc landing IN the soccer fields on both sides of hole 1 and on the left side of hole 2.

[Wog]

so ryan was down at leverich last night and I heard that he was rockin the new threads. Wog, do you have any pictures of the gear before we see their unvieling on saturday? I'm excited :)

Sorry, no photos yet.

[LegoRules]

Last minute update to the player's guide. We are adding OB for any disc landing IN the soccer fields on both sides of hole 1 and on the left side of hole 2.

Boo some of us ladies take that route. Will it be ob only if it crosses the caulk line of the field?


Cindy :)

[Wog]

Boo some of us ladies take that route. Will it be ob only if it crosses the caulk line of the field?

A disc is only O.B. if it lands completely inside the white chalk lines which were painted yesterday. I fear that means there will be a soccer event going on at the same time as our tournament, so for safety of the footballers it has to be O.B. There is still plenty of room to go high and right.

[The Brodys]

Man it hurts bad not to be able to make it to this. Dang... Even mother nature is against me playing in the NAAC.

[Wog]

The final 9 course design has been posted at http://www.fireflydiscgolf.com/naac2010

We have also added another chance to win for all players based on their predictions of the scores of the players participating in the final 9 round. The person that predicts the most correct scores will take home a basket and a first run BOSS.

[Sausage Fingers]

The final 9 course design has been posted at http://www.fireflydiscgolf.com/naac2010

We have also added another chance to win for all players based on their predictions of the scores of the players participating in the final 9 round. The person that predicts the most correct scores will take home a basket and a first run BOSS.

I see 5 links on that page: Current Player List, Next Adventure, Nak (that links to the exact same page that you are already viewing :headbang:) and e-mail ink and the Players Notes. What am I missing?:pirate:

[Wog]

I see 5 links on that page: Current Player List, Next Adventure, Nak (that links to the exact same page that you are already viewing :headbang:) and e-mail ink and the Players Notes. What am I missing?:pirate:

You (were) missing permission to view attached files. I created a link at the bottom of the page for everyone.

[Wog]

Oh yeah...and here is what you are playing for boys and girls!

http://fireflydiscgolf.com/sites/default/files/2010%20First%20Place%20Trophy.jpg

Yes, that is a digital picture frame in the lower right corner of the trophy. It will come preloaded with your picture on it taken by the official photographer for the tournament.

One other "secret" that hasn't leaked out, at least not that I heard, is there will also be an official videographer who has been hired by Next Adventure to take video both days. He will then produce a movie of the weekend. Watch for a Next Adventure Premier Movie night coming in September where everyone will be invited to check out the video. We hope to use this video and clips from it to promote the 2011 NAAC and hopefully bring in more sponsors so it can be an even better tournament.

[J Monette]

Now I am really, really sad I didn't register for this tournament in time

[The Brodys]

Now I am really, really sad I didn't register for this tournament in time

ditto:headbang:

[Wog]

Hey - Just talked to Roy (who is signed up for the tournament) and he is at Pier Park now...looking for a place to crash tonight. If anyone can lend a couch or safe porch, tent, anything at this point please call him. (904) 962-0883

[MOB47]

After round one it looks like southern oregon is dominating. Go Pina! Go Zaq! keep it up boys!

[Sam]

LOL
Elliott wins by 17 strokes... and would have come in tied for fifth in Advanced.

Nope. No bagging here, people. None at all. :whistler:

[Carie CPink]

Mad props to Zac Murphy for acing Hole 10 during the first round...will anyone else claim a share in it?

Oh, that's a $1000 worth of merchandise at Next Adventure. Holla!

[Sean Phillips]

Mad props to Zac Murphy for acing Hole 10 during the first round...will anyone else claim a share in it?

Oh, that's a $1000 worth of merchandise at Next Adventure. Holla!

:shocked: That's a nice ace pot.

Hey Zach, you forgot to buy me a birthday present :whistler:

[runnaman]

:shocked: That's a nice ace pot.

Hey Zach, you forgot to buy me a birthday present :whistler:

Yeah, me too, it was Aug. 14.

A new tournament bag should be fine.

[Sam]

Any word on results? Who won?

[Sam]

There WAS a second day, right?

[mrDROCK]

Did the Final 9 Safari round go well? I wished I could have seen it.

[Sam]

Apparently, no one was able to see it...

[Will of Doom]

Apparently, no one was able to see it...

what I did see makes me want to play those holes
16 pad to 17 pin, oh yeah :D

[MOB47]

WooT! Southern Oregon did quite well in the rose city this weekend.
Nice work Pina, Zaq, and Bizzle! You made us proud. :trophy:

link to results here -----> http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=10176&year=2010&include_ratings=1#Advanced

[Will of Doom]

Just wanted to say thank you to Steve, Ryan, Jason, Carrie, Brian and the Next Adventure crew. I had a blast this weekend, you guys put on one hell of a good tourney and gave some fantastic food, Thanks again.

[Zaqcb]

Wow, what a weekend! If you are an am player and you were not a Pier this weekend you missed out. Watch out as this is an event that will fill instantly next time around. THANK YOU! once again to Next Adventure for doing what they do to make tournaments the best they can possibly be. Thanks to Steve and Ryan for running the best tournament I have ever been a part of. Congrats to Little Pina III for crushing all weekend and taking home that awesome and unique first place trophy. That final nine was incredible and I'm so glad I was able to be a part of it. The idea of having all the players enter into a contest for guessing the final nine scores was another thing I had never seen before and thought it was a great idea. This tournament had everything and I think people will be talking about the NAAC for some time...Thanks again!

[blu666z]

After throwing a personal best round on Saturday, I woke up Sunday morning with a locked up back and couldn't make the final round, but I had a great time on Saturday and hope to make it again next year.

Thanks to everyone involved for putting it on!

[Celeste]

What a great tournament. Steve and Ryan - you guys are really getting this down to a science. This weekend ran so smoothly. I heard lots of people talking about what a great job you guys were doing. Next Adventure- Amazing as always. Thanks for the amazing lunches, a band!, and all you guys consistently do to support disc golf.
I was also so happy to take home on of those amazing trophies! Honestly, one of the coolest i have ever seen.
The bad news- I now have zero motivation to try going pro :wink2:

[LegoRules]

What an amazing weekend!!! Seriously if you were not at Pier this past weekend for the Next Adventure Amateur Championships-NAAC then you missed one heck of a tournament:

The Players pack was the best I have ever received :yay:

The new tee signs and kiosk were amazing thanks to Next Adventure & Portland parks :yay:

Playing the shorts on Saturday was awesome & then the longs on Sunday :yay:

The food was the best ever thanks to Ian, Bryan & the Next Adventure crew :yay:

The trophies were off the hook, and I was fortunate enough to take home one of the 1st place trophies which included a digital frame with professionally taken pictures of me playing in the tournament :trophy:

The players party was so awesome with live music diner & tons of schwag that was given away in an awesome ring of fire & players raffle.

The tournament ran super smooth, and stayed on schedule all weekend. Next year it will sell out quick for sure because it is one you don't want to miss for sure.

Thanks again to Next Adventure & the crew for being so super supportive of disc golf in Oregon we are so lucky to have you guys. :bowing: Also thanks to Steve & Ryan of Firefly Production you guys really know how to put on an awesome event. :rockon: Thanks too for the voluteers who helped out Jason Pinkle, Dan Murphy, and anyone else who pitched in. :yay: Lastly thanks to all the ladies I played with those were some of the funnest rounds I have ever played. :cheerleader:

Cindy :)

[hyzer_sosa]

If you missed this event, you missed BIG!

Kudos to Firefly and NA for another job well done!

[LegoRules]

Mad props to Zac Murphy for acing Hole 10 during the first round...will anyone else claim a share in it?

Oh, that's a $1000 worth of merchandise at Next Adventure. Holla!

Zac hit that in the final round on Sunday hole 10 with an eagle I think? You could hear the BANG of the chains from tourney central, and the entire place went nuts. Steve & Ryan ran over to hole 10 with with Zac's giant check to get some pictures. I think that they should have made Zac carry the giant check for the rest of the round :wink2: Very cool though congrats Zac :rockon:

Cindy :)

[TreeLove]

LOL
Elliott wins by 17 strokes... and would have come in tied for fifth in Advanced.

Nope. No bagging here, people. None at all. :whistler:

MM1 1st place average round rating: 962
MM1 2nd place average round rating: 899

My post from Aug 24: "MM1 looks ... skewed..."

For reference: the rating above which Pros are not allowed to play MM1: 935

[Wog]

I'm curious what you want the guy to do? He's old enough to play Grand Master, obviously doesn't have a desire to play Pro, throws a maximum of 300-350', and is a all-around nice guy. Should we ban him from playing just because he has talent and muscle memory that goes back to the beginning of time? Why is it unfair to let him play in a division he is 100% qualified to play in? Should someone go Gillooly on the guy and take out a knee (he already has bad knees!)? If you need protection from good players then maybe you should consider playing in a division that you are qualified for. For reference: the maximum rating an amateur player can have and still play in intermediate is 935. A player with a rating below 900 is qualified to play in the recreational division (when offered). Does anyone think the PDGA should add an Intermediate Master division?

Congratulations Jeff, I can't think of a nicer guy to take home the trophy!

[TreeLove]

Does anyone think the PDGA should add an Intermediate Master division?

Congratulations Jeff, I can't think of a nicer guy to take home the trophy!

Yes, I think the PDGA should BRING BACK the Intermediate Masters division, thanks for asking.

I too am duly impressed with Jeff's accomplishments; I told him so in person at the event. Still doesn't mean he's not a sandbagger though, as I ALSO told him in person at the event! :biggrin2:

By the way, that event looked like it was an awesome time; I wish I could have played in it!

[MOB47]

I say let him play. If they can't beat him then they need more practice. :biggrin2: Back to the real topic here. I am definitely signing up next year. This tourney sounds awesome. Nice work guys!

[Wog]

Thanks for all the kind words.

Check out my blog at: http://fireflydiscgolf.com/NAAC2010FUP

[snap7times]

Treelove didn't show up to play to take 1st or 2nd place so hmm... and gibson was where? Can't blame 1st for winning if you don't show up yourself... ;) anyways all good ribbing aside, that tournament was definitely a great one, smooth, no back ups, plenty of putts left out there to pick up the next time I play pier. The signs are definitely a huge addition to an already awesome course. Had a great time chilling during breaks, which was a definite bonus. Got at least 90 percent of the final 9 on video and will put out a teaser today for you guys... spread the word on my video youtube account to the locals so they can enjoy decent tournament videos... and the lunch on sunday by Ian and next adventure was deliciously off the hook... enjoyed the side competitions even though i got ribbed about throwing a couple seconds behind sometimes ;)

[Flatroc]

I say let him play. If they can't beat him then they need more practice. :biggrin2: Back to the real topic here. I am definitely signing up next year. This tourney sounds awesome. Nice work guys!

Jesse,
As good as you're getting you too may be called the bagmon. :whistler:
IMO Jeff is playing in divisions below his skill level.
He's PGM material if I ever seen one. (cheap plug for more PGM's) :biggrin2:
Of course IMO Sam, TL, JL should be playing pro also.
Baggers picking on baggers is funny.

[snap7times]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blPxMjSSOKI - the trailer...

[Wog]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blPxMjSSOKI - the trailer...

I Like!

[Wog]

More Video: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1522729260830

[Will of Doom]

nice video's you guys! :)

[snap7times]

Not able to view the website on facebook? will try again...

[MOB47]

Jesse,
As good as you're getting you too may be called the bagmon. :whistler:
IMO Jeff is playing in divisions below his skill level.
He's PGM material if I ever seen one. (cheap plug for more PGM's) :biggrin2:
Of course IMO Sam, TL, JL should be playing pro also.
Baggers picking on baggers is funny.


Its hard try to bag against baggers. :biggrin2: I will be battling in the advanced division next month in advanced against some locals in the high 970s and 960s. I will move up in due time but the consistency of my play in tourneys is no where near where i want it yet. (Thats a new excuse to add to the list :dancing:) Bring on the baggers! :trophy:

[Zach Murphy]

This was the best tournament I have ever had a chance to participate in. The organization, food and players pack were all awesome. The flow of the course was excellent. Thank you to Steve, Ryan, Next Adventure and all staff involved. Thanks again to DC Dan and Disc-Van-Go for transportation and Rick Jones for the awesome trophies. I look forward to playing again next year and also playing in any tourneys this staff and Next Adventure puts on. Thanks again to all, it was a blast.

[holdin8]

Does anyone know where the pics or other video will be posted???? Was there any final nine video???? The camera men at the tourney were taking a million photos....where are they???

[holdin8]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blPxMjSSOKI - the trailer...

Any more????

[snap7times]

each 5 minute video takes about 3-4 hours straight on work to make without interruption... making the first 3-4 holes tonight...

[snap7times]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I366e9LrvcI - holes 1-3

[runnaman]

Very nice work.

[essjay]

I'd just like to add a thank you from josh and I to Next Adventure, Steve, Ryan, and all the others who made this a fantastic event. Even though Josh had to quit with an injury and I showed some spectacular skill at missing putts to get dfl, we had a blast. Thanks so much! :cheers:

[Juice240]

I had a blast at the tourney! Only been playing for 2-3 months and I came in 5th(from last.) first round was great (for me) but fell apart fast. 63-69-74....
Again, was alot of fun and can't wait untill next year!

[Skyquest Discs]

Skyquest Discs will be at the tournament. We will have discs for people to throw around. Check us out at www.skyquestdiscs.com

August 28-29, 2010
Advanced & Intermediate Divisions
Pier Park - Portland, Oregon
$1,000 Ace Pot
$75 Registration
HUGE Player's Pack
Includes:
Four (4) Discs (2 Innova & 2 Discraft)
Mountain Hardware - Dri-Fit Tournament Shirt
Custom Fade "Crunch" Disc Golf Bag
More...

Estimated retail value of player's pack over $80

Online Registration AT http://bit.ly/NAAC2010

A Firefly Disc Golf Production (http://www.fireflydiscgolf.com)

More information - Official Tournament Communication -> tds@fireflydiscgolf.com

Do not post official tournament communication to this forum or direct message to contact regarding the tournament.

[Jeff Hemmerling]

Skyquest Discs will be at the tournament. We will have discs for people to throw around. Check us out at www.skyquestdiscs.com (http://www.skyquestdiscs.com)
Too bad you're a year late.