Fort Steilacoom Open **A-tier** July 2 & 3, 2011

[Rideout]

The Fort Steilacoom Open will be held on July 2 & 3, 2011.

Course details and maps will be posted by early to mid June. We will be playing the Northwest & Southeast courses with some nice little adaptations included.

The courses should be well marked and laid out by Tuesday June28th. Temp basket placements will be marked with a marker post which should be very easy to find with the course maps.

All amateur players will be receiving a Revolution Mini Bag. I’ve had one for years and it works excellent as both my back-up bag at tourneys and my family travel bag (you know, just in case I can stop by a new course during the family vacation, but don’t want it to look like I’m seriously planning to throw).

Registration for the FSO will open in early April. The field will be limited to 144 players (72 ams & 72 pros).

If you would like to be a volunteer for the FSO, please contact:
Mike Rideout
mikerideout@challengediscgolf.com
(253) 224-5491

I need 10-15 weekend volunteers. Each volunteer will receive a player’s pack.

I’m happy to say that Ryan Gwillim will once again be my co-TD running the tent operations. Like last year, we plan on having scores posted before the players get home (except Saturday afternoon/evening – dinner comes first).

The FSO will be a Vibram Open qualifier in 2011. Pro Open players wishing to qualify for the Vibram Open will need to pay a $10 opt-in fee before their first round.

More info will become available in the next month or two.


FSO Registration (http://store.northwestsignup.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=27&zenid=19228cb2f721dffd74b95369c64f323a)

Mike Rideout
Fort Steilacoom Open Tournament Director 2010 & 2011


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[Joshua Olmsted]

I'll be the first to say that I'm super stoked to play this event again, everything was fantastic last year, plus Revo bags, too cool!

[mazza]

yeah boy!!!!!!!!!.....hook it up mike


rj mazza
pdga#42557
ma1....with ace pot

[Mikk]

Finaly I get a chance to play in a FSO tourney!! Oddly enough I have that weekend off from work too!!!! Thanks for the heads up mike :)

[dan mc]

shouldn't there be an old van as the trading post in the background of the stamp?

[mazza]

shouldn't there be an old van as the trading post in the background of the stamp?

yeah i think so

[Ode]

if you havent chosen fundraiser plastic yet, could i suggest the new run champ glow firebirds :whistler::whistler::whistler:

if you have chosen, what will the inn colors be on this year?

[Mr. Anderson]

I second the Champ Glow Firechickens ... or champ glow anything

[mazza]

I second the Champ Glow Firechickens ... or champ glow anything

what no z glow????

[blang11]

I'm stoked for this event. A couple of my favorite tournament directors, an awesome course, big money, and of course Teriyaki!! Count me in again this year.

[chainsmasher]

Hmm...I've heard Ft. Steilacoom is a pretty badass course, and that this tourney is the top one in WA. Is there camping on the course...nearby? Tempted to make the journey north from Eugene...

[mazza]

Hmm...I've heard Ft. Steilacoom is a pretty badass course, and that this tourney is the top one in WA. Is there camping on the course...nearby? Tempted to make the journey north from Eugene...

if no where to camp...there are a number of ppl close to this course

[REDFIVE]

It's early april.

[Rideout]

Registration will go live between 7:00pm & 10:00pm this Sunday (April 10th).

Mike

[Rideout]

Registration is now open.

FSO Registration (http://store.northwestsignup.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=27&zenid=19228cb2f721dffd74b95369c64f323a)

[Rideout]

Registration List (http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/62467)

[mcbentz]

Being that the FSO is the weekend following the BSF I have a feeling the open field will be loaded with 1000+ rated golfers. The only A-tier bigger then the FSO that weekend is in Europe. If you wanna golf with some of the worlds top pros the 2011 FSO may be your chance!?

[Rideout]

FSO Hot Stamp fundraisers are here!!!!

Glow Champ Boss 172-175
Glow Champ Firebird 166-175
Glow Champ Sidewinder 166-175
Champ Katana 166-175
Gummy Rhyno 175


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[Jeff Hemmerling]

Rideout,

Your PM message box is full so no one can send you any messages until you delete some. :(

Regarding FSO fundraiser discs: John Gorman will bring payment to the Sushi Classic for the discs I reserved. Thanks.

[Rideout]

Right on, Jeff. I will have those discs for him in Walla Walla.

I have deleted some of my PM box so I can now accept PM's again.

[killa]

mike, what are the darker colored discs on the bottom of the pile on the right?

FSO Hot Stamp fundraisers are here!!!!

Glow Champ Boss 172-175
Glow Champ Firebird 166-175
Glow Champ Sidewinder 166-175
Champ Katana 166-175
Gummy Rhyno 175


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[Rideout]

Of the three colored stacks, the tallest and the shortest are the Champ Katanas. The tall stack makes up the heavy Katanas 170+ & the short stack makes up the light Katanas 167-169.

The other tall stack of color is made up of Gummy Rhynos.

I will be bringing a handful of this plastic to Walla Walla with me; glad to see you're signed up for this one, Killa.

Mike

[killa]

I meant to inquire about the front stack all the way to the right in the picture. The discs near the top are the same color as the other glow molds pictured, but the bottom 2/3rds of the stack is distinctly darker. I'm just wondering what's up with that.

good to see you at Aloha, Mike. and I'll be sure to throw more than 2 shots at your next WSS basket toss qualifier!!

[mcbentz]

Being that the FSO is the weekend following the BSF I have a feeling the open field will be loaded with 1000+ rated golfers. The only A-tier bigger then the FSO that weekend is in Europe. If you wanna golf with some of the worlds top pros the 2011 FSO may be your chance!?

Looks like alot of the touring pros will be in Sweden the same weekend for the Stockholm Open.

Ive been to only a handful of tournaments and was looking forward to seeing some of the guys I'm always hearing/reading about. Atleast Dion will be at the FSO and it sounds like he's one of the top guys on tour this year!

Guess I'll have to try again next year to get into the Beaver.....damn raffle!

[Stephen.Sines]

thats right... damned raffle.

[CMC206]

I saw Nicko Licastro has the FSO on his schedule on his website...

[mcbentz]

I saw Nicko Licastro has the FSO on his schedule on his website...

It shows Nikko on the card in Sweden.

[CMC206]

This is what I saw.. Just Sayin.

http://www.nikkodiscgolf.com/?page_id=189

[jWest]

can anyone tell me how it is possible that a 1001 rated player is signed up in advanced?

[Rideout]

No player is ever forced to go pro. A player that chooses to stay amateur is doing nothing wrong.

[bryan_luoma]

can anyone tell me how it is possible that a 1001 rated player is signed up in advanced?

Collegiate disc golf eligibility requirements.

http://ncdgu.com/eligibility

In order to compete for the title of Collegiate Disc Golf Team Champion, each member of the team shall meet the following criteria:

A. Currently registered as a student at an accredited college/university.

B. If the student is also a member of the Professional Disc Golf Association, he/she must maintain amateur status.

[mcbentz]

After the Jun 21st rating update he will no longer be 1000 rated...

[jWest]

okie dokie, just looked odd enough i thought i would ask. i'm sure he'll get flipped enough shit from people in his own division that i'll back off ;)

[mcbentz]

okie dokie, just looked odd enough i thought i would ask. i'm sure he'll get flipped enough shit from people in his own division that i'll back off ;)

Looks like he shot super hot in his first PDGA event! He carded a 1044 rated round along with several 980-990 rounds. He has played a few other tourneys since then and although he did well, I don't think he will be able to hang on to the 1000 rating.

Congrats to him for winning the College Disc Golf Championships and I deff look forward to playing against him in the FSO.

[mcbentz]

Where are all the touring pros that were suppose to make it up from the Beaver State Fling?

[ScottW]

I hate to ask questions that may have already been answered elsewhere but I did look on the registration link and read all the posts in this thread and I am wondering when online registration closes for FSO? I still have a small possibility of being able to play but won't know until much closer to showtime. Any info would be appreciated.

[Rideout]

Online registration will stay open until the tourney is filled. As soon as there are 72 amateurs or 72 pros, I'll start a waitlist for either am or pro. As we get within a couple days of the tourney, I'll take players from the waitlist and attempt to balance the two pools to get as many players on the courses as possible.

[Rideout]

Have you always wanted to try throwing the Discraft Buzz but didn’t want to buy it before you were able to get your hands on it and give at whirl???

Good News!!!
Scott Papa will be out there between rounds on Saturday for the

Discraft Test Drive

This gives people an opportunity to talk first hand to someone who knows a lot about Discraft plastic and a chance to throw a whole bunch of the Discraft plastic out into the field.

Thanks Scott

[SPIDER-DAN]

have you always wanted to try throwing the discraft buzz but didn’t want to buy it before you were able to get your hands on it and give at whirl???

Good news!!!
Scott papa will be out there between rounds on saturday for the

discraft test drive

this gives people an opportunity to talk first hand to someone who knows a lot about discraft plastic and a chance to throw a whole bunch of the discraft plastic out into the field.

Thanks scott

yes..........last year scott did this and i was able to try a elite z drone and i have to say because of that i have one of the best midrange discs in my bag to date...........thank you.

[Rideout]

I’m sure Dave is a great person, but REVOLUTION dropped the ball big time and I don’t see myself ever doing business with them again (I’d still buy a bag from them). Dave at REVOLUTION did not meet the discussed schedule nor did Dave inform me that the schedule wouldn’t be kept. His product is excellent, but I will not put myself into a position again where I’m relying on him to be punctual or even informative.

Anyway, I do appreciate the deal REVOLUTION did give and I’m happy I will receive bags before the tourney.

REVOLUTION is sending me 55 bags (was expecting to have 100 ready to receive printing on the 17th). A few have been promised to volunteers, so I’ll probably have around 50 for the 72 amateur players. I have put together a contact list for the first 45 amateur players that have signed up. If you are one of those first 45, you should receive an email soon, if not, contact me. There are other things I have available for player’s packs and those on the list of the first 45 amateur players will get to choose whether they want one of the bags or one of the other products I have available. Every amateur signing up from here on out will get their choice of player’s pack in the order they signed up.

Man, Steily is looking fantastic right now. Fairways are getting freshly mowed and the sun is finally coming out a little. Lots of info will be coming soon.

Mike Rideout

[KCunique]

I want to play!! sponsor me! hahaha

[Sean Johnson]

Sorry to hear about your problems with Revo. Sadly, you are just the latest in a long line of dissatisfied customers. They may have a quality product, except for the dual pack imo, but their customer service and communication are nothing short of awful.

On a brighter note, the tourney sounds awesome! I have only played FS once, but I absolutely loved it. The two layouts that I played (SW/NE or SE/NW?) definitely had their own flavor, but I really enjoyed them both. I'll be seeing you next year when after I get to know the courses a little better (and when I'm not totally tapped out after 3 A-Tiers).

Best of luck! :biggrin2:

[DMajor]

I want to play!! sponsor me! hahaha

I'll contribute one unopened bag of jalapeno seeds. That is all

[Discgolfingkilmers]

There will be dubs on FRIDAY July 1 at 4pm start time. It will be bring your own partner PRO and AM div. cost will be $15 a player we will be playing the south fort course. On Thursday june 30 we will be playing the north fort course and it will be our normal club ACE POT Thursday night dubs $10 per player random teams with 3 CTPs for cash. ACE pot is now at $170 should be $200 by then. Hope to see some players from beaver come up and get some knowledge from the locals. contact me for more info mkilmer13@gmail.com

[hyphenboy]

:pullhair:

Now I'm just going to have to win the thing to get enough scrip to buy one...

I’m sure Dave is a great person, but REVOLUTION dropped the ball big time and I don’t see myself ever doing business with them again (I’d still buy a bag from them). Dave at REVOLUTION did not meet the discussed schedule nor did Dave inform me that the schedule wouldn’t be kept. His product is excellent, but I will not put myself into a position again where I’m relying on him to be punctual or even informative.

Anyway, I do appreciate the deal REVOLUTION did give and I’m happy I will receive bags before the tourney.

REVOLUTION is sending me 55 bags (was expecting to have 100 ready to receive printing on the 17th). A few have been promised to volunteers, so I’ll probably have around 50 for the 72 amateur players. I have put together a contact list for the first 45 amateur players that have signed up. If you are one of those first 45, you should receive an email soon, if not, contact me. There are other things I have available for player’s packs and those on the list of the first 45 amateur players will get to choose whether they want one of the bags or one of the other products I have available. Every amateur signing up from here on out will get their choice of player’s pack in the order they signed up.

Man, Steily is looking fantastic right now. Fairways are getting freshly mowed and the sun is finally coming out a little. Lots of info will be coming soon.

Mike Rideout

[KCunique]

I'll contribute one unopened bag of jalapeno seeds. That is all

That might just be enough to help!!

[SPIDER-DAN]

Mike,
just wondering if the layout to the southeast and/or northwest courses are going to be changed for the fso. I keep seeing some stakes out on the southeast course and cant help but think those may be alternate basket placements.

For example is hole 3 going to be over the road with some ob making is an island? Is hole 13 going to be moved about 60 feet further and to the left of the orginal placement?

Just like to be a little more prepared if there will be changes.

[Rideout]

By the end of the day today –

I should have both courses completely flagged. I will put a flag on each tee pad with the course initials & hole number. I will also put a flag on each basket or temp location with the course initials & hole number.

The hole number will follow the map. These holes are organized differently than normal – so make sure you use the map. The course specs will explain all necessary details for each hole.

Map (https://store.northwestsignup.com/fliers/FSO%20map%202011.pdf)

I just adjusted the course specs. Sorry, I hope not too many of you have already printed a copy. I changed the info on SE 6. I took out all the weird ob rules and simplified it to be a little more uniform. I hope this ends up creating less confusion in the long run.

Course Specs (https://store.northwestsignup.com/fliers/specs.pdf)

A flagged stake with ribbons will be in the location of the basket position.

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[Jeff Hemmerling]

The hole number will follow the map. These holes are organized differently than normal – so make sure you use the map. The course specs will explain all necessary details for each hole.The SE course looks epic. Can't wait for this weekend. Thanks for posting the maps and course info beforehand and for all your hard work Mike. Nice talking to you Sunday at the BSF. :)

[Rideout]

After getting the thumbs up from the Pierce County Disc Golf Club, I'm pleased to announce that

Jay & Des Reading will be taking over the Fort Steilacoom Dubs on Thursday night!!!!

Jay & Des will be giving a free clinic to sharpen up your skills at about 5:00. This should last about an hour and then they'll host a random dubs at the course.


More details will be coming soon.

You won't want to miss this.

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[SPIDER-DAN]

THANKS MIKE

THOSE COURSES LOOK PRETTY SICK......WOW........I THINK A LITTLE PEE JUST CAME OUT. WHOOPS......DID I JUST SAY THAT OUT LOUD.......:blush:

I THINK I MIGHT BE SICK.........:puke:

[Rideout]

Amateur Divisions are now full. To get on the wait list - email Mike Rideout with your Name, PDGA #, & Division. You may also call and leave a message.

mikerideout@challengediscgolf.com

253.224.5491

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[Aware]

So My girlfriend and I are driving up from Portland late Friday afternoon. Im playing advanced and she has to sit this one out with a sprained ankle. We are looking for camping recommendations, friendly locals willing to put us up for two nights, or a yard to set up a tent (maybe with bathroom and kitchen privileges).

What are other out-of-towners doing? Haven't seen any discussion on this.

Thanks for any help. -Aaron

[Rideout]

Flier from Jay & Des Reading for the Thursday night dubs.


Flier (https://store.northwestsignup.com/fliers/dubs.pdf)
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[killa]

After getting the thumbs up from the Pierce County Disc Golf Club, I'm pleased to announce that

Jay & Des Reading will be taking over the Fort Steilacoom Dubs on Thursday night!!!!

Jay & Des will be giving a free clinic to sharpen up your skills at about 5:00. This should last about an hour and then they'll host a random dubs at the course.

this is awesome, Mike. so THAT's what you were waiting to talk to Jay about when I saw you sunday at the Fling...

were they planning on coming up for FSO anyway or did you talk them into it on the spot, you sly dog? :cheers:

[Toby Puttzinski]

this is awesome, Mike. so THAT's what you were waiting to talk to Jay about when I saw you sunday at the Fling...

were they planning on coming up for FSO anyway or did you talk them into it on the spot, you sly dog? :cheers:

This is a prime example of a very good TD going above and beyond... wtg Mike.

[ChUcK]

This is a prime example of a very good TD going above and beyond... wtg Mike.

+1

[mcbentz]

Are dubs still on for Friday or just Thursday?

[Rideout]

Yes, BYOP dubs will still be going on Friday.

[Rideout]

I made an adjustment to the course specs. The link on the earlier post will go to the correct course specs now too.

The only change was made to SE 6. I simplified it by taking out the weird ob rules.

Course Specs (https://store.northwestsignup.com/fliers/specs.pdf)

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[ChUcK]

It's pretty awesome that the Readings will be in attendance.

What would be even more awesome is if they both took second place in their respective divisions.

Ahem. Ahem.

[Mayumoogy]

Are there going to be doubles on Friday night?

[mcbentz]

Are there going to be doubles on Friday night?

Yes!

[Mayumoogy]

Times for doubles? 5 as usual?

[ChUcK]

Times for doubles? 5 as usual?

dude, read back like 5 posts or so. I think you will find the answer to your questions.

[Captain Save-A-Ho]

Will the round times and pools be posted anywhere online?

[Jeff Hemmerling]

Will the round times and pools be posted anywhere online?http://store.northwestsignup.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=27&zenid=19228cb2f721dffd74b95369c64f323a

[Rideout]

Pools will be slightly adjusted in the morning.

[Kenny B]

Great playing Jessie Westphal! Only two strokes off of Des Reading; good luck on Sunday!

[PuttsRrad]

The Readings won their respective Divisions, but Jessie Westphal did great! :) Also, a shout out to Tom Bontempo, Russell Cannon who tied Tyler Butler, and Andrew Rich for coming in 2nd place in the Open! :O) beating Barry Schultz! :O) congrats....:cheerleader:

Where was Kyle Crabtree? :waaah:

[Rideout]

Here are the results with the finals included.


Scores (http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/62467?)

[Rideout]

Three of the REVO MINI bags that were given out didn't get their hard plastic insert. If you are the owner of one of these bags with no insert from the tourney, please get in touch with me and I'll get you hooked up.

Thanks to all that attended. I had a lot of help from the club and a crew of volunteers that made all the holes run smoothly. Seriously, I had more volunteers than I have ever had before and that is what will continue to help this event (any event) become more and more successful. Thanks needs to go to Kurt Bayne, Sumo, & Justin for sleeping at the course in order to keep the temp baskets and tourney central safe. Mark Kilmer for organizing work parties and then just showing up with his own mower until the fairways were spectacular.

Thanks to Jay & Des Reading for giving me a lot of helpful feedback on the tournament. That clinic was pretty cool too.

I simply can't run this event without Ryan Gwillim, Kathy Rideout (awesome wife), & Rob Smith. These three are an essential part of the Fort Steilacoom Open team. Don't get me wrong, every job related to the event is important, but this event wouldn't run on time without these guys. It would be sloppy without them. Ryan Gwillim keeps that tent running sharp - I don't know how he gets those cards counted and organized so fast. Kathy checks every single player in and gives me clear data on every little thing that changes or needs attention - then she helps with anything needed the rest of the weekend. Rob took on the ultra confusing tasking of managing this year’s player's packs - wow, three different options depending on when you signed up (due to the REVOLUTION fiasco) and he did it flawlessly while amateur players were lined up growling to get through as fast as they could.

I owe you guys all the success of the tournament.

Thank You

Mike

[PuttsRrad]

Did Chainbangerz contribute to the Fort Steilacoom Open Mike?

[Rideout]

Yes, contributers included -

Chainbanger'z
Next Adventure
Paul Larson
Rick Buttle
Nancy & Jack Lorber
Raymond Seick
Huk Lab



there's more, I just don't have the list in front of me.



thanks to

BMOB
Ronnie & Kathy
Sean Alexander
ChUcK
Cory
Paul
Chris Chick
Kevin Holland & JB


there's more of these too, but again, I don't have the list in front of me.

[Rideout]

Thank you Scott Papa for coming out and setting up the Discraft Test Drive.



These guys also chipped in -

Russel Cannon
Kevin Yockman
James Huestis
Jeff Hemmerling
Kyle Sutherland
Hudson Allard
Jon Ollis


Thank you

[purediscgolf]

The Readings won their respective Divisions, but Jessie Westphal did great! :) Also, a shout out to Tom Bontempo, Russell Cannon who tied Tyler Butler, and Andrew Rich for coming in 2nd place in the Open! :O) beating Barry Schultz! :O) congrats....:cheerleader:

Where was Kyle Crabtree? :waaah:

Thanks for the support. I always have an awesome time playing Steily. I started playing there in 1998 and the course has never looked so good. A big shout out to Mark Kilmer and all the volunteers who made the course prestine. Any time I was in a bush I threw a bad shot, lol. It was an honor to compete with Barry and edge him by a stroke in the end. Congrats to Dion for an awesome Final 9 and obviously to Ricky for his stellar performance all weekend. See everyone at Lake Tahoe!!

[kurtbayne]

Thanks for TDing mike and all the other work you do for DG.
I didn,t hear a single complaint about how the tourney was run,
The ultimate compliment for a TD