3rd Annual Aloha Sushi Classic - March 21-22, 2009

[maccallum]

Registration is now open for the 3rd Annual Aloha Sushi Classic to be held March 21-22 here in Walla Walla. We are once again proud to be the first stop in the Washington State Series and look forward to kicking off another great year of disc golf. As an added bonus for all you advanced players this year's Aloha is the first Am Nationals Qualifier to be offered in Washington State, check out www.amnationals.com for more info. The flyer is available at our website www.fortwallawalladiscgolf.com or you can register online at www.titledisc.com

The format this year is different from last, we will be playing 2 rounds of 29, it would have been only 27 but the extra 2 holes are necessary to tie the course together which will play in a different order from last year to alleviate bottlenecks, plus with only 4 to a tee, play should run nice and smooth. The final 9 will only be for the top 4 open players, which I can guarantee will be both informative and entertaining. All players will receive a player's pack and we will have CTP's, a raffle, and a ring of fire.

With play ending earlier on Saturday more players will have the opportunity to take advantage of the 10% off coupon that will come in your player's packs for our title sponsor Aloha Sushi located in Downtown Walla Walla. A host hotel is in the works and I will post that information as soon as it is available.

We are looking forward to a great event and hope you can come.

Scot More
scot@elsomroofing.com
509 520 9846

[all2common]

Sweet! I have enjoyed this tournament for the past two years and look forward to a third.

[maccallum]

Registrations are coming in! Go to http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=8617 for a current list. Please note that with the PDGA's "new" website it takes awhile before what I upload to actually post.

Thank you in advance to everyone who pre registers, you make my job much easier :cheers:

[all2common]

Registrations are coming in! Go to http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=8617 for a current list. Please note that with the PDGA's "new" website it takes awhile before what I upload to actually post.

Thank you in advance to everyone who pre registers, you make my job much easier :cheers:

Do you guys have any fundraiser discs for sale? I'd like to buy some if you do.

[maccallum]

We're finalizing the logo and should have our order in this week. Right now we're looking at DX Aviars, KC Aviars, KC Rocs, Glo Teebirds, and not yet decided on the other CFR disc.

[maccallum]

Host hotel has been secured.

Comfort Inn
1419 W Pine St.
Walla Walla, WA 99362
509-522-3500
General Manager: Michelle
$60 per night

This rate is good for both Friday 3/20 and Saturday 3/21. Make sure to mention the "Golf Tournament Discount". If you run into any problems let me know. This hotel is in a great location, about 1 mile and 2 turns and you're at Tournament Central!

[Tennessee]

Is it basically the same course from the Fort Walla Walla Open?
Just wandering, that event in 08 was the only time I've been in that area.
Thanks in advance.
Mat

[maccallum]

We will play the same holes as the FWWO this last October plus 4 temp holes. For those who played last year's Aloha we play the exact same holes minus the short "tunnel type" hole off the path when you cross the bridge.

[Minordiety]

Not sure if I'm happy or sad about missing the tunnel hole. It was beautiful to shoot, but a real pain as well.

[JMan]

Haven't been to Wally2 in sometime, but I've heard great things about this event. So much so I just registered. They'll all be new to me, bring it on.

[Bluedisc]

Something tells me that someone from OR is winning this one...at least in the Open division...:whistler:

[all2common]

I'd love to see another Oregon sweep like the 1st one.

[REDFIVE]

:headbang:

[LJ Jubner]

Bump


Renew your memberships BEFORE the event.

[citizens arrest]

should I sign up for ad mstr orrrrrrrrrrr grand mstr? how bout some feed back.

[TreeLove]

PDGA Divisions & Ratings: http://www.pdga.com/files/documents/09PlayerDivisionsGrid.pdf

PDGA Member Lookup: http://www.pdga.com/player-stats

Jeff Elliott #163
Vancouver, WA, USA
PDGA Points Information
Class # Tourn. Points Prize
Amateur 16 1074

Player Rating Information
Current Rating: 939 (as of 25-Nov-2008)

Looks like the most appropriate divisions for you are Advanced or Pro Master!

[maccallum]

I are needing email addresses from players who have signed up through TitleDisc so I can send a course map with hole info a week or so before the event. You will also be receiving this information with your player's packs, however if you are planning on playing the course before that Saturday you will want this. Please send to scot@elsomroofing.com

If you have registered through snail mail and your email was included, you're on the list to receive.

Keep those registrations coming!

[LegoRules]

Whoo Hoo I just signed up :rockon:

Cindy :)

[JMan]

All right Cindy! Steve coming too?

[LegoRules]

All right Cindy! Steve coming too?

Yes, but I do not think he is playing.

Cindy :)

[JMan]

Then he caddies for you...

[LegoRules]

Then he caddies for you...

Well maybe for at least one round. We will have the dogs, so he will be hanging out with them at the trailer too.

Cindy :)

[douglaselvis]

Scot, I'm trying to imagine the layout.

All of blue course + half of black plus temps. Then all of black with half of blue plus temps?? I'm definatley going to need a course map before Saturday!

Doug :cheers:

[maccallum]

The last two years you have played 2 rounds on the Blue and 1 on the Black, each course utilizing the 29-30 different holes we have at our disposal. This year you will be playing all of those same holes in a slightly different order, without stopping. Ok....there will be some stopping, but I am hoping it will be less than in years past and with 4 to a tee, that shouldn't be unreasonable.

I'll let everyone know when I get a map completed and posted on our website, should be by this weekend.

[maccallum]

Only 36 spots left! Which is roughly the number of registrations I've received in the last 3 days :shocked:

No foolin' around, if you want to get in, sign up quick!

[bvdisc]

Signing up on Titledisc as we speak.

Only 36 spots left! Which is roughly the number of registrations I've received in the last 3 days :shocked:

No foolin' around, if you want to get in, sign up quick!

[maccallum]

We are full.

Players can be eligible to be on the waitlist once their paid registration is received. At that point I will call the player and let them know where they are on the waitlist and how they would like to proceed. Order of waitlist will be determined by date mailed (postmark).

Thank you to everyone that pre registered for this event.

I will post more info (added cash #'s and such) as it comes in.

[REDFIVE]

I see that the PDGA site says there are 114 players registered. I read the earlier post that the tourney was capped at 116. Is the site just not updated or is the cap at 114?

Thanks

[maccallum]

The cap is at 116, I'll update the PDGA list in the next hour or so along with the waitlist.

[maccallum]

Waitlist as of 3-2-09

Justin Cox
Shane Anderson

[maccallum]

Waitlist as of 3-4-09

Justin Cox
Shane Anderson
Jason Back
Steve Loyd
Matthew Gill
Chase Killen

[maccallum]

Waitlist as of 3-5-09

Justin Cox
Shane Anderson
Jason Back
Steve Loyd
Matthew Gill
Chase Killen
Scott Holter
Pat Sullivan

[maccallum]

Waitlist as of 3-6-09

Justin Cox
Shane Anderson
Jason Back
Steve Loyd
Matthew Gill
Chase Killen
Scott Holter
Pat Sullivan
Jeremy Thorton
Monica Milstead

[maccallum]

Waitlist as of 3-9-09

Justin Cox
Shane Anderson
Jason Back
Steve Loyd
Matthew Gill
Chase Killen
Scott Holter
Pat Sullivan
Jeremy Thorton
Monica Milstead
Angel Barriga
Angel Barriga Jr.

I talked to Paul, the owner of Aloha Sushi this weekend and the place is ours Saturday night! He's really looking forward to the tournament. I want to thank everybody in advance for supporting our title sponsor by painstakingly enjoying the best Sushi around :drool:

We're up to $2,150 in added cash:yay: Which is a good thing, those Dry Fit Huk Lab shirts didn't come cheap :whistler:

More updates to come.

[douglaselvis]

Any news of a course map for us early birds? Thanks Scot!
Dug

[maccallum]

It's coming. I plan on having it out by tomorrow morning.

CFR discs are in! DX Aviars, KC Pro Rocs, Glo Teebirds, and Glo Starfires. $20 for the Glo, $15 for the KC, and $10 for the Aviars. Get 'em while they're hot!

Shirts are also done and they turned out sweet! Thanks Jay.

[all2common]

It's coming. I plan on having it out by tomorrow morning.

CFR discs are in! DX Aviars, KC Pro Rocs, Glo Teebirds, and Glo Starfires. $20 for the Glo, $15 for the KC, and $10 for the Aviars. Get 'em while they're hot!

Shirts are also done and they turned out sweet! Thanks Jay.

Can you pencil me in for a t-bird and a Roc? I'll be arriving late Friday night and will register in the morning. Thank you in advance!

Justin Hiatt
#29794

[maccallum]

Will do Justin.

I've sent out a course map to everyone who provided me with an email. If you do not receive a copy let me know your addy and I'll get one to you.

Waitlist updated

Jason Back
Steve Loyd
Matthew Gill
Chase Killen
Scott Holter
Pat Sullivan
Jeremy Thorton
Monica Milstead
Angel Barriga
Angel Barriga Jr.

[JMan]

Got the map last night, good looking layout. I loved seeing a par4, and an old T-shirt junky I can't wait to see the collaboration of the Sushi art and Huk Lab!!!

Jeff, I noticed you decided to play with the young ones.

[TreeLove]

Here's a copy of the Aloha Sushi Classic 2009 map (http://home.comcast.net/~accuspeed/AlohaSushiClassic2009Map.pdf)for all to enjoy! That is fantastic map! Will I be the 100th player to ask: "Why did you choose not to use the hole that tees off from the Dalles Military Road parking lot and shoots uphill along the driveway entrance towards DM Rd? Seems like it would fit well between holes 23 and 24..."

[maccallum]

We lost that hole because of the dog park :pullhair:

[TreeLove]

I just KNEW there would be a totally valid reason. That sucks about losing that hole, because it was good and fun! But, we all must share our parks, and Fort Walla Walla Park still has an awesome percentage of its acreage allocated to disc golf. This course ROCKS and I am more stoked than ever to come play it now that this awesome map is released!

[RonTheWhip]

Thanks for the MAP, it is sick! Can't wait to play this weekend!!!

[maccallum]

Waitlist updated

Steve Loyd
Matthew Gill
Chase Killen
Scott Holter
Pat Sullivan
Jeremy Thorton
Monica Milstead
Angel Barriga
Angel Barriga Jr.
March 16th, 2009 05:15 PM

[maccallum]

Does anybody know of an individual or club who would be willing to loan one of the PDGA dry erase leaderboards and some "Quiet" signs for us to use during our Final 9?

The PDGA won't sell them for some reason. They only give them out to select A tiers and NT's. One would think they would offer them for purchase to all events looking to class things up :confused:

[TreeLove]

Darn, I knew I should have stolen as many of those as possible. I do have a small regular dry-erase board that you could attach to a pole, let me know if you don't find the real thing...

[LJ Jubner]

You would think the series would have purchased them by now. At least the Ore series acquired assets over the years that polished up their events. Why not just a chalk board? Anyway, Hope all goes well even the weather looks OK. God I am glad no Csi last weekend Snow Sat rain/WINDY on Sun.

[Tim]

God I am glad no Csi last weekend Snow Sat rain/WINDY on Sun.

Heh, Chuck, DrEnigma, and I played SeaTac last weekend, and through the numbingly cold, sideways rain, we realized how similar it was to the first CSI.

[Mystjava]

Does anybody know of an individual or club who would be willing to loan one of the PDGA dry erase leaderboards and some "Quiet" signs for us to use during our Final 9?

The PDGA won't sell them for some reason. They only give them out to select A tiers and NT's. One would think they would offer them for purchase to all events looking to class things up :confused:

there is a quick way to invest into some cheaply.. just go to Lowes or Home Depot and buy one of the whiteboard panel boards (it will be near the bathroom stuff) and have them cut down to sizes you want - then attach those to poles or hold them up at the tournament.
(I used to buy some and use it in my classroom as a tool for teaching instead of wasting paper.)

[maccallum]

We will probably end up using a chalk board or taking up Gawain on his offer. I thought I'd at least put it out there to see if anyone has one they'd let us use.

Thanks Gawain for offering to help out. When are you planning to come over?

[GettinBetter]

It's probably going to be cold and rainy! If you don't want to play in this HORRIBLE weather there is no shame in calling and dropping out of the tournament! ............... Any callers? ............... No ........... Damn, just wondering because Im on the wait list. LOL

[LegoRules]

It's probably going to be cold and rainy! If you don't want to play in this HORRIBLE weather there is no shame in calling and dropping out of the tournament! ............... Any callers? ............... No ........... Damn, just wondering because Im on the wait list. LOL

Nice try :nono: I am so looking forward to this tournament. :rockon: I haven't been able to play all week because of a cold. Looking forward to seeing everyone there. Leaving bright and early Friday to get a round in when we get there.

Cindy :)

[TreeLove]

We will probably end up using a chalk board or taking up Gawain on his offer. I thought I'd at least put it out there to see if anyone has one they'd let us use.

Thanks Gawain for offering to help out. When are you planning to come over?

Friday morning, getting packed tomorrow night, let me know by then so I can try to find it.... STOKED RIGHT HERE!!!!!!

[maccallum]

Friday morning, getting packed tomorrow night, let me know by then so I can try to find it.... STOKED RIGHT HERE!!!!!!

will do.


Updated Waitlist

Steve Loyd
Matthew Gill
Chase Killen
Scott Holter
Pat Sullivan
Jeremy Thorton
Monica Milstead
Angel Barriga
Angel Barriga Jr.
Eric McGowan
Alex Gignoux

[maccallum]

Updated Waitlist 3/20

Steve Loyd
Matthew Gill
Chase Killen
Pat Sullivan
Jeremy Thorton
Monica Milstead
Angel Barriga
Angel Barriga Jr.
Eric McGowan

[maccallum]

scores are up http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=8617&year=2009&include_ratings=1#Open

[snap7times]

scores are up http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=8617&year=2009&include_ratings=1#Open

Dion is tearing it up in his first *i belive* big tournament as a Discraft hukker. Sexton is on Feldberg's heels with Dion in 3rd.. Come on boys, knock that DF to third.. yeah..

[smobro]

Give Cindy Some props!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!! She is laying waste to the Int. womens group. GO CINDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sexton is going to do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Come one NATE!

[maccallum]

It was great weather today. Mild temperatures with light wind. The round played real smooth, in fact today's round took less time than one round of 22 from last year, the last card came in at 3:15! Nate shot his highest (unofficial) rated round, Feldberg played the most holes he's played in one round of a tourney, and Harbour is looking to cash in his first PDGA event, not to mention my boys are tearing up the advanced field!

It was a good day.

[LegoRules]

Thanks for the props Smo :). I am having so much fun here. Us Oregon gals are both on the lead card tomorrow heck yeah Julie :). Nate is for sure tearing it up with an ace on 9 (pretty sure it was 9)which I wittnessed. Yeah sensi:). We had awesome weather today, but it is now raining hopefully by morning it will not be.

Cindy :)

[Nichola]

:cheerleader: Go Cindy Go :cheerleader:

[gwillim]

Come on Nate, remember what I told you!

[snap7times]

and nate and dion tie all the way to 5 extra sudden death holes and call it a tie while DF sits pretty in 3rd? Details or at least an update?

[AchimbaProphet]

and nate and dion tie all the way to 5 extra sudden death holes and call it a tie while DF sits pretty in 3rd? Details or at least an update?

Really? The guidelines for the Washington State Series indicate that there can be no tie for first.

[snap7times]

obviously with my ? at the end of that implies I'm thinking hopefully and it's not reality, unless i can see into the future that is...

[AchimbaProphet]

obviously with my ? at the end of that implies I'm thinking hopefully and it's not reality, unless i can see into the future that is...

Certainly. I am interested in the results as well, for all of the tournament results.

[maccallum]

And here they are. Sorry for the delay, sleep took precedence.

http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=8617&year=2009&include_ratings=1#Open

[all2common]

If I didn't thank you when I was there, I apologize Scot. Your tournaments get better and better every year! So, thank you for a well ran tourney...I'll keep coming back!

[LJ Jubner]

J Man in the dough. HOOORAY!

[gwillim]

And here they are. Sorry for the delay, sleep took precedence.

http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=8617&year=2009&include_ratings=1#Open

Actually, one day after the event is pretty good. Thanks for staying on top of things for those of us watching from afar!

[douglaselvis]

Well done FWWDGC! :cheers:

Thank you all for all your hard work! Spence & I had a blast!

Sushi & Sushi bombs were a blast! What a crowd at the Aloha!

Way to go Cindi & Julie! :trophy:

Great to see some old friends and make some new ones!

Chainslammin', I think were tied in Sushi Bombs, we'll need another round!:chug:

Awesome time!

Dug

[snap7times]

So melody wins by 112 strokes??? That is by far the largest margin of victory in the history of PDGA open divisions!

[all2common]

And she was only up 2 strokes after the first round...

[Tennessee]

So melody wins by 112 strokes??? That is by far the largest margin of victory in the history of PDGA open divisions!

????????
What happened on that card?

[all2common]

The course had OB on just about every hole. Couple that with more rain and more wind than Saturday and Rebecca not being as seasoned a tournament player as Melo...

What's that saying about raining and pouring?

[Sam]

No way. There was clearly an input error and someone hit the 2 key rather than the 1 key. The round ratings look right but the scores are clearly 100 strokes too high.

[all2common]

ha!

[JMan]

With all the talk of tourneys on these boards I think extremely important to chime in as loudly for a great job!
To Scott, all the support volunteers, the sponsors, and all those members and spouses of WWDGC members ... Thank You

I play few tourneys, but I will never miss the Sushi again. The course was in great shape, and the support from staff and players alike, as well as the greater WW community is a credit to your hard work. Thanks for starting me in the first round with George, Lesley, and Karen. It was the most stress free tourney round I've every played. And to Paul, Mike and Mark, thanks for the second round, you guys pushed me on every shot, thanks for the walk.

[Lund]

Bravo, Scot and company. Everything about this tourny - registration, players pack dri-fit shirts, organization, tee signage, foursomes, clean course, payout, disc selection, ect were the best of the (few) WA series events I have played or heard about (many). Thanks for all your hard work. I had a blast and hope to have a chance to play this one again.

[citizens arrest]

Hey Jman will get to battle in another tourny this year. It was great to see all that were able to make it.

I would also like to say with a heavy heart that again we lose another sponsor for a great tourny, due to the lack of respect of the rules and expectations of the comfort Inn.

I'm afraid thats why our sport will never get to the next level in the eyes of corporate sponsorship. I know Scott was not very happy sunday morning having to deal with a phone call like that:explode:

I'm not taking the holy'r than thou position. I would really like to see the sport go to the next level, and it's going to take everyone's effort and actions to make this happen.

Scot thanks again for a great tourny, you do a great job:trophy:

[murray the brit]

hay citizen arrest what happend at comfort inn:shocked:

[proto something or other]

I am guessing drug use. I hope I'm wrong.

[Trozzle!!!]

my guess is drug, or alcohol induced room trashing. NO matter what it was, sounds like the Comfort Inn might not be willing to rent out rooms for this event again.

[Flash]

my guess is drug, or alcohol induced room trashing. NO matter what it was, sounds like the Comfort Inn might not be willing to rent out rooms for this event again.

Can anyone shed any light on the situation? Perhaps a public humiliation is just the thing it will take to keep this situation from continuing to happen. Oh well scratch off another hotel!!!!!!!!:nono:

[maccallum]

Room #'s and names are being provided for me. I just have to figure out how to best handle the situation. Some kind of public humiliation does sound tempting. I heard of bragging by said individuals after the final 9 to others about how much they were smelling up the hallway, stuffing towels everywhere to keep the smell in, etc etc. Obviously no remorse on their end so they wouldn't mind everyone knowing they were responsible for costing us a sponsor.

I'm glad to hear you guys enjoyed the event, next year will be even better. I swear someday I will figure out the awards ceremony.....

Lest we forget, the Aloha was an Am Nationals Qualifier. The top 15% of the Advanced Am field will receive automatic invitations. Congratulations to Jesse Garcia, Clyde Murr, Steven McLain, and Eric Lund, nice shooting out there :yay:

[LegoRules]

I too would like to thank everyone who was involved with putting on this tournament because they did an awesome job :yay: The players pack rocked, and the ring of fire at the end was super fun with lots of great prizes. Dinner at Aloha Sushi was very cool. I am glad that everyone supported the sponsor by packing the place out. Also hanging out with John, Julie, Jman and Rob was awesome you guys rock :rockon: I had such a great time with the ladies on my card Julie, Christine, Jennifer, and Nancy. I also would like to thank Steve my husband who caddied for me on Sunday, and hung out with the dogs while I played. :bowing: The only thing I can see that would make it a little better for us girls especially is a porta potty somewhere back behind those long field holes. That was a long way to go between potty breaks. I definatly plan on putting this tournament on my calandar for next year.

Cindy :)

[LegoRules]

Room #'s and names are being provided for me. I just have to figure out how to best handle the situation. Some kind of public humiliation does sound tempting. I heard of bragging by said individuals after the final 9 to others about how much they were smelling up the hallway, stuffing towels everywhere to keep the smell in, etc etc. Obviously no remorse on their end so they wouldn't mind everyone knowing they were responsible for costing us a sponsor.

Maybe those responsible for causing this event to loose a valuable sponsor should not be allowed to participate in future events. :nono:

Cindy :)

[douglaselvis]

Cindy, Thanks again to your caddy/husband for the help out after the rounds on Sat! Above and beyond the call of duty!!!:bowing:

Doug/Spencer

[Susie Sunshine]

WoooHoooo, Cindy!!!

[DexterHawk]

pictures are up on the fort walla walla disc golf club page

[DexterHawk]

Oh yeah and I had a blast playing this weekend. This is my second Sushi classic and I have to say I love this event. The course was in great shape, the sushi party on Saturday was a blast and the competition was tough!

Keep it up team!

[LegoRules]

pictures are up on the fort walla walla disc golf club page

Where I can't seem to find them. Do you have a link by chance?

Cindy :)

[sk8architecture]

I did not make the classic but it sounds like it was a great event. That being said I am very very dissapointed in fellow disc golfers not respecting the hotel sponsor. Were they not aware that they got rooms at more than half the normal rate thants to the TD's......Hopefully these people are not the ones who like to sit around and discuss how they would like to see more courses and tournaments, and that we don't get respect......Yet they are the ones leaving us with this sterotype....I not against people abiding but please show some respect. Some action should be made maybe names should be released to all the wa TD's. Maybe they will not be allowed any discounted hotel rates for tournaments. I really hope that its not someone I know and have respect for...but if it is I will show my disappointment. One step forward two steps back....

Glad to hear it was a good show. Hope to make it to the Open in the Fall. In any case next stop the Tri Cities!

[LegoRules]

Cindy, Thanks again to your caddy/husband for the help out after the rounds on Sat! Above and beyond the call of duty!!!:bowing:

Doug/Spencer


No problem he was glad to help out. By the way nice meeting you and Spencer, and congrats to Spencer for the Junior win. :rockon:

Cindy :)

[Scott]

Perhaps the hotel can be convinced that this was an isolated incident and they will be willing to offer sponsorship in the future if it can be demonstrated that the offending parties will not be in attendance.

[Lund]

Where I can't seem to find them. Do you have a link by chance?

Cindy :)

http://www.marblejonesphotography.com/site/Disc_Golf.html

[ericedge]

I've uploaded some pictures as well, you can take a look on my FLICKR PAGE (http://www.flickr.com/photos/edgepix/sets/72157615789570481/detail/)
If you want to view them in a larger format just click "all sizes" or try the slideshow.

[maccallum]

Great pictures Eric!

[Jet]

Wow! Great photos. The kids are so cute. I like seeing everyone's throwing form.

[essjay]

Nice pics! You all pro players had better start getting worried about Skinny! He's really been putting his game together :cheers:

And it looks like Stu won a basket! Man, Corvallis had a good weekend :D