2011 Bad Monkey Open - July 9 & 10 - Leverich Park

[Wog]

Registration will open on May 1st, 2011. The link to registration will be available from the BadMonkeyOpen.com (http://www.badmonkeyopen.com) web site.

Plans are under way to make this event even better than last year.

When: July 9-10, 2011
Where: Leverich Park, Vancouver, WA
Format: Singles, 2 rounds on Saturday, 1 on Sunday - Final 9 for Top 4
Sponsor: Bad Monkey Bikes (http://www.badmonkeybikes.com)
Sanctioning: PDGA Tier B - Amateur Only
Cost: $45 ($10 PDGA fee for NON-PDGA players)
Planned Players Pack: 2 Discraft Bad Monkey Open Discs, T-shirt, more!

http://www.badmonkeyopen.com/sites/default/files/2011withdisc.png
-- Another Firefly Disc Golf Production

[Magilla]

:kissflowers: :chinscratch:

No reason, but just have to ask...(insert finger in eye)
Why is an AM Only event called an "Open"?

:whistler:

[Bullseye]

:kissflowers: :chinscratch:

No reason, but just have to ask...(insert finger in eye)
Why is an AM Only event called an "Open"?

:whistler:

If we're splitting hairs here, then why do they call them "The Giants"?

[Wog]

Because "Bad Monkey Amateur Open" is too hard to say. Open doesn't refer to the divisions available it refers to the fact that it isn't an invitational.

Thanks for asking!

[blu666z]

Sweet! I love the Bad Monkey socks I won @ Pier a couple years ago. I'll be there...with the socks on!

[Sam]

Out of curiosity...

Final 9 for Top 4

All divisions or just the top division like tournaments past? FWIW, I vote for all divisions.

[Magilla]

If we're splitting hairs here, then why do they call them "The Giants"?

Fair question...but the answer is obvious.

They are the CHAMPIONS of the world... :yay:

:trophy::trophy::trophy::trophy::trophy::trophy:

:nahnah:

[Magilla]

Because "Bad Monkey Amateur Open" is too hard to say. Open doesn't refer to the divisions available it refers to the fact that it isn't an invitational.

Thanks for asking!

Thanks for answering... :cheers:

Wasnt trying to be an a**, though I am good at it..:whistler:

It's just in my 20+ yrs.."OPEN" typically is used when an event is "OPEN" to all , not just AMS.

:cheers:

[Maidenrules]

fair question...but the answer is obvious.

They are the champions of the world... :yay:

:trophy::trophy::trophy::trophy::trophy::trophy:

:nahnah:

second that!!!!!!!!!!!

[Skookum]

Thanks for answering... :cheers:

Wasnt trying to be an a**, though I am good at it..:whistler:

It's just in my 20+ yrs.."OPEN" typically is used when an event is "OPEN" to all , not just AMS.

:cheers:

The length of time we believe something has very little affect on reality.

[grant]

Fair question...but the answer is obvious.

They are the CHAMPIONS of the world... :yay:

:trophy::trophy::trophy::trophy::trophy::trophy:

:nahnah:



Well Putt :trophy::trophy:

[TYVEK]

well it is my understanding that using the word "open" in a tournament is refering to the division that is playing. most tournaments also include am divisions, but the tournaments are focused around the Open division.

if there is not Open division, how can a tournament be called an open tournament? and along those lines, you cant say its called open because its open to everybody, because its not open to the Open players.

[Stephen.Sines]

well it is my understanding that using the word "open" in a tournament is refering to the division that is playing. most tournaments also include am divisions, but the tournaments are focused around the Open division.

if there is not Open division, how can a tournament be called an open tournament? and along those lines, you cant say its called open because its open to everybody, because its not open to the Open players.

[TD]: "I'm sorry but you simply don't suck enough to play with us."

I think it goes a little something like that.
haha

[Wog]

Where are all the "friends of animals" out there that are up in arms because we are calling this event the bad MONKEY open. For those of you that wondered this event is not only NOT Open for Open players but we will also be discriminating against MONKEYS. Also, BAD players are also prohibited.

Effectively immediately the BAD MONKEY OPEN will now be called the GOOD PEOPLE AM ONLY disc golf tournament.

Oh yeah, I really came here to remind everyone that registration opens on Sunday May 1st at http://bit.ly/GoodPeopleAmOnlyDiscGolfTournament formerly http://www.badmonkeyopen.com

[Stephen.Sines]

Where are all the "friends of animals" out there that are up in arms because we are calling this event the bad MONKEY open. For those of you that wondered this event is not only NOT Open for Open players but we will also be discriminating against MONKEYS. Also, BAD players are also prohibited.

Effectively immediately the BAD MONKEY OPEN will now be called the GOOD PEOPLE AM ONLY disc golf tournament.

Oh yeah, I really came here to remind everyone that registration opens on Sunday May 1st at http://bit.ly/GoodPeopleAmOnlyDiscGolfTournament formerly http://www.badmonkeyopen.com

you should just call it the Sir Gawain Open.
since i see his face on the website every time i browse.

[Stephen.Sines]

Steve.
did you guys happen to get any comets made?

[TreeLove]

Oh yeah, I really came here to remind everyone that registration opens on Sunday May 1st at http://bit.ly/GoodPeopleAmOnlyDiscGolfTournament formerly http://www.badmonkeyopen.com

At what time, please ? 12:01 AM?

[Wog]

At what time, please ? 12:01 AM?

Yes. Registration is live at our new store (http://www.fireflydiscgolf.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=50).

Because it is a new store for us please let me know your comments or if you have any difficulties. Click here to send me an e-mail (http://www.fireflydiscgolf.com/contact).

[Stephen.Sines]

COMETS!!!!

puuuuuulleeeeesssseeee!

[Wog]

http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/64842

The first upload of players is now on the PDGA web site.

[Wog]

52 spots filled, 52 spots to go. If my math is correct that means we are 50% full or 1/2 full for those of you that like fractions.

[Sam]

Final 9 question? :)
For all divisions or just Advanced Men?

[Wog]

Just for advanced men (MA1)

[Wog]

Registration has been open one week and we are over 2/3rds full.
Open registration is available for 29 more players.
There's a good chance it will fill this week so don't delay.

Cost: $45
Benefits:

2 Bad Monkey Open Discs (Discraft)
Bad Monkey Open T'shirt
Lunch on Sunday
Trophies for top 3 in each division *
Prizes (scrip to Bad Monkey Bikes) to top 50% of each division
$250 Ace Pot (gift certificate to Bad Monkey Bikes)


Sign up at http://www.FireflyDiscGolf.com (http://www.FireflyDiscGolf.com/store)

* Trophies for divisions of less than 6 players will only be given to the one or two players. 2-3 in division = 1 trophy, 4-5 in division = 2 trophies.

This tournament is open to any amateur player and professional players with a pdga rating under 970.

[Wog]

The disc order was placed today. Assuming everything is in stock we will have the following available for the players pack.

Player's choice One Z-line Comet or Surge SS plus One D-line Soft Magnet or Challenger.

[Wog]

Only 10 spots left!
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[Wog]

Six Spots
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[Wog]

Fore!
http://www.sauceforthoughts.dreamhosters.com/wp/home/.mashenka/edwardlcohen/sauceforthoughts.dreamhosters.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/thefourtops.jpg
PDGA Registration List (http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/64842)

[Wog]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rOqL_PwNKkU/Si6-uVaLM1I/AAAAAAAAA0o/dn9ZgYMpVZ0/s400/The+Three+Caballeros.jpg
3 Spots Left

[Wog]

Two
http://www.reverseshot.com/files/images/issue21/two_cents_0.jpg

[Wog]

Who will get the last spot? :yay:

http://www.jacksbikes.com/contents/media/sun%20classic%20unicycle.jpg

[DMajor]

Is there a waitlist for this event?

Thanks

[Wog]

Open Registration is CLOSED.

However, a limited number of additional spots are available and will be filled on a first come, first served basis by division.

Please sign up for the Waiting List for spots for this event. You will be notified by e-mail or phone to complete the registration process.

http://www.badmonkeyopen.com/waitlist

[DMajor]

Open Registration is CLOSED.

However, a limited number of additional spots are available and will be filled on a first come, first served basis by division.

Please sign up for the Waiting List for spots for this event. You will be notified by e-mail or phone to complete the registration process.

http://www.badmonkeyopen.com/waitlist

Thanks!

[Big Bob]

Dan Let me know if you get in and want to road trip!

[Scotty B]

I was just wondering when we will be seeing the schedule for this event it would be very helpful in planning the weekend. Thisis always a sweet event and very well ran can't wait till tee time

[blu666z]

http://www.badmonkeyopen.com/schedule

edit: whoops...that's last years...

[XandorF]

http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/64842

The first upload of players is now on the PDGA web site.

watch out for that "Xander Waibel" guy. hes traveling all the way from Ontario, CA just to play leverich...

[GrummyBear]

Hey Steve and Ryan,

I'd like some clarification on the rules for hole 2 during the tourney.

Usually it's a mandatory re-tee whenever I play doubles or what not, but was wondering if that complies with the PDGA rules?

Thanks, and I know Firefly will run BMO the correct way.

[Wog]

I'd like some clarification on the rules for hole 2 during the tourney.

PDGA Rules relating to your question:
803.09 (http://www.pdga.com/rules/80309-out-of-bounds)
B. A player whose disc is considered out-of-bounds shall receive one penalty throw. The player may elect to play the next shot from:
(1) The previous lie as evidenced by the marker disc or, if the marker disc has been moved from an approximate lie, as agreed to by the majority of the group or an official; or (2) A lie that is up to one meter away from and perpendicular to the point where the disc last crossed into out-of-bounds, as determined by a majority of the group or an official. This holds true even if the direction takes the lie closer to the hole; or (3) Within the designated Drop Zone, if provided.
These options may be limited by the tournament director as a special condition (see 804.01).

804.01 (http://www.pdga.com/rules/80401-special-conditions)
B. The drop zone may be utilized in special conditions. The director must announce prior to the tournament how it is to be used and if a penalty throw is to be assessed. If no penalty is announced prior to the tournament, none will be assessed for use of the drop zone in special conditions.

So...
We haven't made our final decision on the requirements for this hole yet. We will probably designate a drop zone with will be mandatory for any throw that lands out of bounds on this hole (as we will do on hole 12 also). However, if we chose to make the drop zone at the tee or any place else on the course we could, AND we could choose to assess a penalty stroke for the OB shot or not.

Personally...
I would like to see an option for OB shots on hole two. Players could choose to take their second shot from the tee with NO penalty assessed or they could proceed to a drop zone located closer to the hole with a one stroke penalty. This would allow a player to tin-cup it till their bag is empty, however, for those that feel they might NEVER get a disc onto the green they could proceed to the drop zone after throwing one shot and adding the penalty stroke. However, that might be too confusing for some to handle so we may just go with the drop zone option for all missed shots.

Stay tuned and watch for us to publish the player's guide next week.

[Sam]

Just submitted my name to the wait list. Should I anticipate playing or is there 0 chance of my getting in?

[Sam]

Bump

[himynameismatt]

I was on the waitlist and just got my call on Monday so I think it's safe to assume they're contacting people. Just keep checking youre email!

[PDX_Stu]

Sam, you can caddy for me and I will even let you wear my SF Giants World Champs T-shirt..

[Sam]

Yep. Spoke to Gwillim last night at Pier and there is a good chance that I will get in. Sweet!

[Maidenrules]

Sam, you can caddy for me and I will even let you wear my SF Giants World Champs T-shirt..
YES!!!!!!

[PDX_Stu]

Good comeback! See you then. I think we should have a vote. Remember, the Bottle Shop has a tap room now! Something to do between rounds. Cheers

[Maidenrules]

Good comeback! See you then. I think we should have a vote. Remember, the Bottle Shop has a tap room now! Something to do between rounds. Cheers
I'll wear my 'Thrill' jersey. Let's Giants the heck of him and his bankrupt blue
belly draft Dodgers!

[GrummyBear]

Have the flight paths been determined yet?

P.S. Go Rockies!

[CrazyLefty]

I read in an earlier post that the tee times for the different groups would be posted by the 1st of July. I'm heading down from Seattle the morning of the tournament and it would be nice to know how early I need to get on the road.

Thanks!

[Wog]

We'll be posting them tonight...

Pool A: MA1, MA4, MM1, MG1, FW1, FW2
Pool B: MA2, MA3

Schedule:
Saturday, July 9, 2011
7:45am Pool B - Registration / Check-in
8:30am Pool B - Players meeting
9:00am Pool B - Tee off
10:00am Pool A - Registration / Check-in
10:45am Pool A- Player's Meeting
11:15am Pool A - Tee off
1:00pm Pool B - Round 2 Players Mtg.
1:30pm Pool B - Round 2 Tee Off
3:15pm Pool A - Round 2 Player's Mtg.
3:45pm Pool A - Round 2 Tee Off
5:30pm Course Open to Public

Sunday, July 10, 2011
9:30am Pool A - Final Round Player's Mtg.
10:00am Pool A - Final Round Tee off
11:20am - 12:10pm Lunch Served (Both pools)
11:45am Pool B - Final Round Player's Mtg.
12:15pm Pool B - Final Round Tee off
2:30pm Final 9 - Top Four Advanced Players
Award Ceremony - Ring of Fire - Raffle
5:30pm Course Open to Public

[GrummyBear]

My car officially died yesterday, was wondering if any ADVANCED or A FLIGHT player might be able to meet me up somewhere near the east side of Portland? Maybe off the 205? Response would be greatly appreciated!

P.S. Will have gas $$!

[Sam]

Registered.

Might be able to help you with a ride, Grummy. Could swing something as I am going to be in SE Friday night. Could possibly get you Sat. AM. Sunday you would be on your own, though.

[himynameismatt]

On the website it says...

"Please see the attached documents for the Player's guide and a rough draft of the course maps for the weekend"

I don't see anything?

Am I blind or are the Player's Guide and Course Map not posted yet?

[Wog]

On the website it says...

"Please see the attached documents for the Player's guide and a rough draft of the course maps for the weekend"

I don't see anything?

Am I blind or are the Player's Guide and Course Map not posted yet?

Maybe you failed to click the "Read More" link at the bottom of the home page??

http://www.badmonkeyopen.com/2011BMO_Info

[Wog]

All the materials have been printed now, the t'shirts are here along with discs and other fun stuff. I just have to remember to lock the gate tonight at 10 p.m. (don't forget...don't forget...don't forget)

[Sam]

Maybe you failed to click the "Read More" link at the bottom of the home page??

http://www.badmonkeyopen.com/2011BMO_Info

You only get that Read More link if you are logged in, by the way. You get nothing of the sort other than a "Log In" link, otherwise.

[Discdogs]

hey all sausage guy will be at bad monkey open sat to serve up food come hungry!!!....sorry not part of players pack....peace

[johnny lamotte]

hey all sausage guy will be at bad monkey open sat to serve up food come hungry!!!....sorry not part of players pack....peace

Yummy :D

[Stephen.Sines]

So why was the park not entirely closed? I thought the park was all rented out

[ChUcK]

So why was the park not entirely closed? I thought the park was all rented out

Usually the course is reserved, but not the park. It would probably take an exponentially higher amount of money to reserve an entire park.

Nice job, Sam! :cheers:

[Sam]

Thanks, Chuck! :cheers:

[Wog]

So why was the park not entirely closed? I thought the park was all rented out

Our permit was a NON-EXCLUSIVE Special Use Permit which gave us EXCLUSIVE USE of the disc golf course, the ability to advertise our event, and permission to use the south lot and lock the upper gate.

We also rented the picnic shelter but the trails, picnic tables and other park areas are still open to the public. I can't imagine how much it would cost to get exclusive use of the entire park.

We may want to "reserve" some of the picnic tables closest to the shelter during future events which happens on a first come, first served basis at the park and would be as simple as taping a reserved sign on the tables.

[Wog]

You only get that Read More link if you are logged in, by the way. You get nothing of the sort other than a "Log In" link, otherwise.

Fixed it... problem was permissions for users to "View file downloads". Sorry for the confusion.

[Sam]

I want to thank you, Steve... and you as well, Ryan... for a fantastic tournament. And to Pinkal and Dan Carpenter and everyone else who helped put on this great event. It was a ton of fun. :cheers:

[Wog]

See Sam Fly at the BMO!

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-kzPLw2XJdBQ/ThtSF2efGBI/AAAAAAAABg8/hFHCTZWT7LQ/s720/IMG_7692.jpg

[Matt B.]

See Sam Fly at the BMO!

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-kzPLw2XJdBQ/ThtSF2efGBI/AAAAAAAABg8/hFHCTZWT7LQ/s720/IMG_7692.jpg

Foot fault.

Second?

[Bullseye]

See Sam Fly at the BMO!

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-kzPLw2XJdBQ/ThtSF2efGBI/AAAAAAAABg8/hFHCTZWT7LQ/s720/IMG_7692.jpg

<dead horse>

Imagine how much higher he could jump if he was not overladen by so many....

</dead horse>

[blu666z]

Inconclusive. Not saying he didn't, but that picture does prove a foot fault does it? The disc isn't in his hand.

[mine all mine]

That is some serious lean into that jump! Great win Sam

[Matt B.]

Inconclusive. Not saying he didn't, but that picture does prove a foot fault does it? The disc isn't in his hand.

Well, I'm joking around of course. BUT, if that red disc on the ground is his marker or close to his marker, you can compare how far past that his feet are to how far out of his hand the disc is. :)

[blu666z]

because those distances should be the same?


...why am I defending Sam anyway? FOOT FAULT!

[Matt B.]

because those distances should be the same?


...why am I defending Sam anyway? FOOT FAULT!

Not necessarily, and I'm not saying that that is the marker either. BUT, if the disc is 4 inches out of the hand, and the foot is 18 inches past the marker.....of course, the hand is moving forward as fast as the disc...and we have to consider the average speed of an African swallow laden with one medium sized coconut....it's all very complicated.

[blu666z]

Are you suggesting Sam migrates?

[Sam]

That's not my marker. Always mark the disc and put it behind me. Anyway, I barely got off of the ground because of all of those bags... wait...

FFS... I need a tan!

[Matt B.]

Are you suggesting Sam migrates?

No, I'd say he's clearly a resident species of MM1.

[LegoRules]

Hey Steve & Ryan great job on the tournament. :yay: I had a great time all weekend playing with some awesome ladies, and hanging out with some of my favorite people. Thanks to Bad Monkey Bikes as well for without them this tournament would not be possible. :rockon: The Please burgers on Sunday were awesome. As was the ice cream. :drool:

Also I was wondering Steve if you were going to post the pictures somewhere that you were taking?

Cindy :)

[Denny]

That's not my marker. Always mark the disc and put it behind me. Anyway, I barely got off of the ground because of all of those bags... wait...

FFS... I need a tan!

You need to move up :trophy:

[Wog]

Also I was wondering Steve if you were going to post the pictures somewhere that you were taking?
Cindy :)

Just posted 17 of the best pictures from Saturday on Disc Golf Scene (http://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Bad_Monkey_Open_2011/pictures)

http://www.discgolfscene.com/media/113223_g.jpg

I'm guessing Stuart is outside the circle here.

[Carie CPink]

Just posted 17 of the best pictures from Saturday on Disc Golf Scene (http://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Bad_Monkey_Open_2011/pictures)

http://www.discgolfscene.com/media/113223_g.jpg

I'm guessing Stuart is outside the circle here.

Wow, that's not the kind of HOPS I expect from Stu...:shocked:

[Maidenrules]

Wow, that's not the kind of HOPS I expect from Stu...:shocked:

That is the very first jump putt i have ever seen Stu attempt. I think he got antsy cuz we we're headed to By The Bottle afterwards.

[Sam]

Second to last hole of the tourney. Well outside the circle. It almost went in, too.

[himynameismatt]

Just curious if any of the other pics will be uploaded and if so whereat?

Had a lot of fun this weekend can't wait till next year.

[Wog]

Columbian Sports Recap (http://diigo.com/0icis)

[Wog]

I've posted the good photos to www.DGScene.com under the Bad Monkey Open tournament.

[Scott]

Columbian Sports Recap (http://diigo.com/0icis)

A little tough to find the good part, as all the sports are kind of mixed in there. Here's the part we care about:

Disc golf draws 104

Michael Medlock of Portland, who played his first disc golf tournament one year ago in Vancouver, threw a 2-under-par in the final round on Sunday to win the the Bad Monkey Open at Leverich Park in Vancouver.

The two-day tournament drew 104 competitors from Washington and Oregon spread among eight divisions. It was a Professional Disc Golf Association sanctioned B-Tier tournament. The PDGA sanctions four tiers of competition, with A being the highest.

There were four aces during the event, which included three 13-hole rounds. A crowd estimated at 75 watched the top four advanced men compete in the final nine-hole playoff on Sunday.

The Bad Monkey Open disc golf event is tentatively scheduled to return to Vancouver in July of 2012.