The Northwest Series is Back!!!

[purediscgolf]

We are on a mission to bring the Northwest together again as one giant force. The close friendships between states that came from interstate competition. The many fond memories of the Northwest Series. We believe it’s finally time to utilize peoples strength by building a network that can better facilitate Disc Golf’s main stream growth.

The Northwest Disc Golf scene has been growing exponentially the past few years. With these new players comes the need to match the growth on a structural level. The need for new courses to a alleviate stresses put on existing layouts. New clubs and organizations to structure events for these new players. A matched commitment from various regions to come together for a greater purpose.

Disc Golf offers a great form of low cost recreation during these unsure economic times . New players can buy an Innova Discs starter pack for relatively the cost of one round ball golf. The possibility for development is abundantly clear everywhere you look. Disc Golf is very unique in the fact that a course can be achieved on otherwise unusable land. It also takes very little cost to build infrastructures compared to other sports. For example, soccer fields have been known to cost upwards of $500,000. Competition level Disc Golf Courses can be built with less than $10,000. Most of which can be raised with some local support.

Priority number one is to gather the resources that are needed to take Disc Golf to a higher level. Working together to build new courses and foster new players. We are by no means saying that these steps are not already being taken. It is our belief that building an Alliance of great minds can only strengthen these efforts. Calling upon our members to offer up their particular skill in order to get our goals done in the easiest way. It only makes sense to spread out the work load to those who can offer their help.

The plan of action outlines our main goals for the NW Series. The steps that can be taken to make any event a success for future years. It is important to go through all the proper channels when planning an event. Having an organization to build a NW Tour will only help attendance at all events. Keeping detailed financial records to make everything as transparent as possible is also very important. The events that are already established were selected for their reputation as being very well ran tournaments. We have seen a real possibility for growth in these regions and wish to help develop these outstanding events.

The first year of the NW Series is going to no doubt be a trying
period. It will test our ability to come together for the betterment of Disc Golf as a whole. We need to start gathering members who can help shoulder some of the load. Like any new Series we are going to do our best to organize only the best events possible. Testing the pros to their limits while keeping it fun for the amateurs. Our focus is going to be on helping layout tournament courses that are as unique as they are challenging.

All of the $3 player fees that are gathered for the NW Series will go directly back into the Series. $2 will go directly into the Series Finals payout and the other $1 will go to Series administrative fees. Great care will be taken to document and display all expenses that are associated with these fees. Any money that is left over in the administrative fund will roll directly into the Series Finals payout.

The plan is for 2 events in Washington,
-Windy River Open,
-Steilacoom Spring Classic,

4 events in Oregon,

-Emerald Valley Open (Eugene), June 13/14th
-Umpqua Valley Championship (Whistler‘s Bend), August 15/16th
-Lava Launch (Mt. Bachelor), Aug 29/30th
-Northwest Disc Golf Championships (Milo McIver) Sept 26/27th

With The Oregon State Flying Disc Overalls scheduled for Aug22/23rd, the weekend between Umpqua Valley and Lava Launch. This is the best time we have found to run this event and is going to make for a long late summer tour. This is also the weekend before the Santa Cruz Overalls and would help draw East Coast players to Oregon.

Players will only need to make one event in Washington and two events in Oregon to qualify for the finals payout. The option to play all 4 events AND the Oregon Flying Disc Overalls will also qualify players for the finals payout. This will help players make their choices when it comes to the many events that will be offered this year. Having both of the Washington events so early in the year doesn’t give some players time to schedule them in. If they wish to qualify for the NW Series finals payout they must play all the Oregon events. Final standings will be the result of each players sum of their top 3 Series finishes. We have decided to take a vote on the best method for series points and would love your input on the topic.

Every effort is being made to gather the sponsor that are needed for a series of this size. The more we can gather will only strengthen these events status as premier events to attend. In just a local effort for our Ice Bowl gather more than a dozen sponsors. We must get an organized effort to put forth a marketing plan. Having the literature available to show sponsors a real investment opportunity in Disc Golf. That is after all what most companies will base their decision on. Does Disc Golf offer the demographic that their product is marketed toward? The answer is always going to be yes when it comes to Disc Golf. We can show such a diverse player base with players from all different walks of life.

Northwest Series merchandise will be available for sale at each event. Detailed accounting of all transactions will be kept for every event. It is going to be offered as a fundraising opportunity for each area club. 2/3 of the profits from cash sales and script redemption will go directly toward the event. The remaining 1/3 is going to help raise a working balance for future NW Series merchandise. Running The Emerald Valley Open and The Oregon Flying Disc Championships will be focus of The Northwest Alliance. Each of the other 5 events will offer the merchandise profit sharing opportunities. More clarification will be available. Please contact me directly if you would like to speak more about this. I am in the process of drafting up all the appropriate literature.

Here again is the list of the NW Series Dates:
1. Windy River Open: April 18/19th
2. Fort Steilacoom Spring Classic: May 2/3rd
3. The Emerald Valley Open: June 13/14th
4. Umpqua Valley Championships: Aug 15/16th
5. Oregon State Flying Disc Championships (Overalls): Aug 22/23rd
6. Lava Launch: Aug 29/30th
7. Northwest Disc Golf Championships (Finals): Sept 26/27th

Thanks for checking us out and we look forward to answering any questions you may have.

[TreeLove]

Here again is the list of the NW Series Dates:
1. Windy River Open: April 18/19th
2. Fort Steilacoom Spring Classic: May 2/3rd
3. The Emerald Valley Open: June 13/14th
4. Umpqua Valley Championships: Aug 15/16th
5. Oregon State Flying Disc Championships (Overalls): Aug 22/23rd
6. Lava Launch: Aug 29/30th
7. Northwest Disc Golf Championships (Finals): Sept 25/26th

For calendar purposes:

? Events 1, 2, and 6 (above) are events that were already on the calendar, now also part of the NWS?

? At which courses are events 3, 4, 5, and 7 (above) slated to be held?

? Sep 25 and 26 are Fri and Sat, did you mean Sep 26 and 27?

Oh, and WAY TO STEP UP! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

[Flash]

For calendar purposes:

? Events 1, 2, and 6 (above) are events that were already on the calendar, now also part of the NWS?

? At which courses are events 3, 4, 5, and 7 (above) slated to be held?

-Emerald Valley Open (Eugene), June 13/14th
-Umpqua Valley Championship (Whistler‘s Bend), August 15/16th
-Lava Launch (Mt. Bachelor), Aug 29/30th
-Northwest Disc Golf Championships (Milo McIver) Sept 25/26th

? Sep 25 and 26 are Fri and Sat, did you mean Sep 26 and 27?

Oh, and WAY TO STEP UP! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Gawain the only one not entirely clear is the Eugene one, which I am to assume is Dexter!

[purediscgolf]

Yes, these events are going to be part of the NW Series as well as other Series. Our intention is to start new events in these areas in the future. Instead of trying to build a brand new Series from scratch. We are introducing 4 new events and supporting 3 existing events. Sponsorships will be offered and merchandising will be an option for these established events. In the future we would like to start new events in these areas that are exclusively NW Series events.

The Eugene event is actually going to be at Orchard point Park and Richardson Park on Fern Ridge Reservoir. This will allow for a maximum number of players. The Westmoreland Club is going to help facilitate one of the courses for this event also.

The Overall venue is something we are working on. It is definitely going to be in Eugene on that date. The Santa Cruz Overalls being the following weekend will draw players from all over the country. Alton Baker Park is the preferred choice but would cost a lot in permit fees. Westmoreland could house this event in a pinch but we would like a bigger course. Sponsorships are needed to help alleviate the cost of these permits if we would like Alton Baker. The goal is to make this a festival atmosphere with all kinds of alternative sports present as well. More info to come.

Yes, I meant Sep 26/27th for the NW Championships

[TreeLove]

Sweet!

[LJ Jubner]

Great just what we need. Another half assed series to keep track of.
So the Wa events have lets see three sets of fees now.
B tier fee's $6 per player,
$3 to Wa series,
$3 to NW series.
+ PP and theres not much left (unless the fee's go up that is) for payout..


added text It's funny how they defined there goals but not their scoring or qualiferies.
I have a question . Can a player who does not want to be part of any series have the right to refuse to allow their moeny to support something they have no intention of trying to qualify for?

[Bullseye]

Great just what we need. Another half assed series to keep track of.

Hey... way to go Jub... You sit here bitching for what feels like an eternity about all of the bad things people do for NW disc golf and someone steps up to at least TRY something different and THIS is what you contribute. Unbelievable.

You're a real treat Jub...

[all2common]

Hey... way to go Jub... You sit here bitching for what feels like an eternity about all of the bad things people do for NW disc golf and someone steps up to at least TRY something different and THIS is what you contribute. Unbelievable.

You're a real treat Jub...

Fish on! Fish on!

[Scott]

Hey... way to go Jub... You sit here bitching for what feels like an eternity about all of the bad things people do for NW disc golf and someone steps up to at least TRY something different and THIS is what you contribute. Unbelievable.

You're a real treat Jub...

Agreed.

Hell, he even aggreed to a full disclosure of finances - one of your personal favorites. What more do you want?

[Matt B.]

Agreed.

Hell, he even aggreed to a full disclosure of finances - one of your personal favorites. What more do you want?


What does a negative attention vampire want? Negative attention. It's a disorder similar to borderline personality. Don't make me trot out the baby with a full diaper analogy again, I think everyone is tired of smelling that.

[Sam]

http://www.salagir.com/gfx/troll-web.jpg

[LJ Jubner]

Is there an answer for my added text question or is it true top loading Suck's money from players who ahve have no intention to qualify for one let alone every series out there

Yup full discloser is paramont but schedule saturation is still a huge problem. Adding this many extra events just delutes the player partcipation base.

OK here it is
Ore series is 7 events 5 to qualify
Wa series is 8 events 6 to qualify
Inland series 9 events + final 5 to qualify (final does not count)
New NW series is 6 events Reamins to be seen how many but for sure Wa will be drinving farher the The Ore players! at least Twice!

Thats 30 total events. If you were to try to qualify for all series thats 16+ events you would need to attend.

My question is Why (If the Ore series is rebuilding) offer a competive series when the established series events/clubs could use the help?

What this really says is there is so much desention between local clubs that each feels the need to host their own series. Why can't the Westy Club work with the Eugene club to continue to make Celebration the premeir event in the NW. Why can't the Eugene club help the Westy club and run something at Richardson? Heaven forbid they were to alternate years hosting that would address the "burn-out factor"

[Darr]

Heaven forbid they were to alternate years hosting that would address the "burn-out factor"

This makes some sense :whistler:

["Over the Hill" Bob]

My question is Why (If the Ore series is rebuilding) offer a competive series when the established series events/clubs could use the help?



This too makes some sense! (I hate it when he does that):headbang:

Bob

[Jonny Roc]

The Westy Club is working with the EDGC and will with any Club out there. Our Mission Statement is to be APART of the community as a whole. Kudos to Drew for stepping up and doing what he feels called to do. We all have our own decisions to make. Even if its to be a pessimist and sit on sideline and call your own plays. Andrew was TD for our Ice Bowl this year and we had 84 participants. We had more people there than had been seen in 15years "According to Elders". There are far more newbies who would be willing to particapate than most may think. The Westy Club's focus is on getting new Players to join in on all the fun. At the Ice Bowl we had 13 hands raised for 1st time tourney. Even Avery commented on he was not used to seeing that many hands raised.

We as a local community are excited that the Edgc, Westy Club, and the UofODGC are growing. We had 3 events in Jan, 3 events in Feb, and looking to expand opportunities. Your idea of lack of cooperation between clubs is in the past. Come to a meeting and see for yourself. Westy Meeting March 17th at Putters on Hwy 99 6:30pm, Edgc Meeting March 4th Cafe Yumm 6:00pm, and the UofODGC meets every Wednesday at the EMU on campus at 8pm.

EDGC------- http://discgolfer.ning.com/group/eugenediscgolfclub

Westy------ http://discgolfer.ning.com/group/westmorelandaces

UofODGC-- http://discgolfer.ning.com/group/universityoforegondiscgolfclub

This way you can fill in the spaces with things of fact than those of fiction.

:dancing::rockon:

[essjay]

APART of the community as a whole :shocked:

Don't you mean a Part??

:wink2:

[Magilla]

This too makes some sense! (I hate it when he does that):headbang:

Bob

The NW Series WAS planned LONG before the Oregon Series "issues" were known about.
There is no reason for Andrew to have to change his vision just because of the "change" at hand.

Hey Jub, You failed to Include the "King of the Mountain" Series as well.
:nahnah:

Funny thing...When there are conflicts people say "more choices are better"

But when they complain? because we have SO many choices...?

So "maybe" ALL of the events DONT FILL .... :whistler:
The added tournaments allows more players to pick & choose....AND allows the "dedicated" players to play ALOT if they so wish.

As long as the "quality" is there the players will want to play........

:cheers:

[Magilla]

APART of the community as a whole :shocked:

Don't you mean a Part??

:wink2:


:laughing::laughing::laughing:

:cheers:

[all2common]

I intend to qualify for the oregon series, washington series, interstate challenge, alpine series, and the northwest series...am i missing one? sure is a lot of golf.

[purediscgolf]

I invite everyone to check out the DGRUS Discussion that is in progress at the link below. It could answer some questions you may have. I hope it brews up some good questions from everyone as well. The NW Series is in it's infancy. Most player's don't remember that before there was an Oregon or Washington Series there was a Northwest Series. That vision is the main focus now. As Magilla has said, plans for the NW Series have been in the works for some time. It is merely a coincidence that it coincides with the OR Series Staffs choice to take a break. Please check out the DGRUS thread. I am always willing to answer any questions you may have.

Andrew Rich
541-225-7265

Northwest Series DGRUS Discussion:
http://discgolfer.ning.com/forum/topics/2009-northwest-disc-golf?page=1&commentId=1809917%3AComment%3A1661690&x=1#1809917Comment1661690

[Scott]

This too makes some sense! (I hate it when he does that):headbang:

Bob


I disagree with you, Buddy. Jub's comments make no sense. No matter the argument, you will not convince me that choices and competition are a bad thing.

[SMOKIN JOE]

is there a link to a flyer i don't know this one

[proto something or other]

Most player's don't remember that before there was an Oregon or Washington Series there was a Northwest Series.

I remember. It was awesome. Those (in my opinion only) were among the best days of disc golf 'round these parts.

["Over the Hill" Bob]

I disagree with you, Buddy. Jub's comments make no sense. No matter the argument, you will not convince me that choices and competition are a bad thing.

I don't disagree with you that choices and competion are not a bad thing. My concern is for how much can we stretch our resources. I REALLY do hope that the Northwest Series, the ORS and any other series are all successful. Now we just need, for out of the thousands of disc golfers in the local area, a few hundred of them to sign up for a Stumptown membership and a large percentage of those to step up and volunteer. What we have currently are a lot people wanting more and more events but they expect the same people to keep running more and more events. We need people to volunteer at all levels. I'm still looking for volunteers for the BSF. Who's going to step up? I want to hear from you. I would love to help with the NW Series, and would, but damn, I can only do so much. (even being unemployed)

Bob

[sassalicious]

same name dosn't equal same series... just sayin' ;)

the more the better... when we have waitlists for almost every event, seems like we need more options for people to play.

[SMOKIN JOE]

I remember when we had to bring portables,because they usually always used my mach three, because there were no baskets in the parks just poles, bells,homemade shit,It's hard to believe we have these kinds of courses and options to play all year all over america, how can there be too many series when the last one was full every event:chug:thanks for the great touneys to be apart of,:chug:

[TreeLove]

Windy River Open - is there a link to a flyer i don't know this one

Click here for Flyer (http://home.comcast.net/~accuspeed/WRO2009.pdf)

[LJ Jubner]

Yes Mag's I did forget the Mountain series Sorry

Westies/ Eugene Just an example of how it could work.

I guess I am saying choices are good but does every event have to be part of a series?

Drew I did not mean to imply the NW series was to blame for the the reforming of the Ore series.

[Jonny Roc]

:laughing::laughing::laughing:

:cheers:

:cheers::yay::shocked::cool2::cheerleader:

a part:D:biggrin2:

[SMOKIN JOE]

Thank you mr.treelove:cheers::cool2:

[TreeLove]

Did everyone notice how well written the OP (Opening Post) is in this thread? A post that well thought out makes me want to play this series!

[The_tautermerizor]

So when is registration going to open for the Emerald Valley Open. It's three weeks away.

[k2trcs]

bump for the_taut!

When and where can we register for the EVO?
I'm only 1/3 on getting into tourneys this summer and trying to be proactive. I love playing DG in Eugene and look forward to this, my only available weekend in the month!

[the flogging putter]

When does registration open foor the Umpqua Valley championship and will it be on the PDGA reg?

[TYVEK]

i have to agree with jub on part of his post. I am a washington player, and have no interest in qualifying for a northwest series, so why would i have to have some of my entry fee for a tournament that i would already be playing go towards something other than the tournament payout!!?

I dont care about any of the series. tournaments are just tournaments to me. I think that we as players should have the option when registering to say wheather we are participating in a certain series or not. if a person chooses Yes then some of their registration goes towards the series, if they say No then their registration fee should go towards that tournaments pay out.

[rob smith]

i have to agree with jub on part of his post. I am a washington player, and have no interest in qualifying for a northwest series, so why would i have to have some of my entry fee for a tournament that i would already be playing go towards something other than the tournament payout!!?

I dont care about any of the series. tournaments are just tournaments to me. I think that we as players should have the option when registering to say wheather we are participating in a certain series or not. if a person chooses Yes then some of their registration goes towards the series, if they say No then their registration fee should go towards that tournaments pay out.

you know before you sign up that it is part of a series, you know where the money goes. play or do not play the choice is yours!!! you guys gotta find something else to complain about, i personally do not care if it is a series or not just a matter if i want to play or not!!!!!

[TYVEK]

you know before you sign up that it is part of a series, you know where the money goes. play or do not play the choice is yours!!! you guys gotta find something else to complain about, i personally do not care if it is a series or not just a matter if i want to play or not!!!!!

whether a tournament is a series event or not i will still play in the tourny, all i am saying is that if i am not participating in the series then i dont want part of my entry fee going towards the series.

[all2common]

whether a tournament is a series event or not i will still play in the tourny, all i am saying is that if i am not participating in the series then i dont want part of my entry fee going towards the series.

That's too bad. Like Mr. Smith noted earlier, you know where your fee is going before you sign up. It has already been decided that that is the deal.

I would suggest that you don't play, because you know that the group that you will play in will have to hear about how you feel about where your fee goes...and that would be lame.

[Flash]

whether a tournament is a series event or not i will still play in the tourny, all i am saying is that if i am not participating in the series then i dont want part of my entry fee going towards the series.

What Rob is saying is that you loose the right to choose when you sign up for the event. The Host TD that agreed to be apart of the series has already allocated the fees from your entry fee the second you sign up. No big deal though, these fees are less than some beers or a gallon of gas in some states.

[Bullseye]

whether a tournament is a series event or not i will still play in the tourny, all i am saying is that if i am not participating in the series then i dont want part of my entry fee going towards the series.

Whether WE CHOOSE to play an entire series or not is irrelevant. If the EVENT itself is part of a series and we sign up for it, then we are agreeing to pay the extra couple of bucks. If you don't want to pay the couple of extra bucks... then don't sign up. It really is that simple.

[Matt B.]

What Rob is saying is that you loose the right to choose when you sign up for the event. The Host TD that agreed to be apart of the series has already allocated the fees from your entry fee the second you sign up. No big deal though, these fees are less than some beers or a gallon of gas in some states.


And remember, when rights become loose, only the loose have rights....wait...righty tighty, lefty loosey...uh...oh nevermind.

[TYVEK]

I would suggest that you don't play, because you know that the group that you will play in will have to hear about how you feel about where your fee goes...and that would be lame.

NO thats not the case at all. i dont sit and complain about this or that through the round! i might make some moans and groans about my bad shots, but i am not one of those chatterbox complainers.

Why do people like playing in a series anyways? I dont get it and am curious. what is it about a series that you like instead of just a bunch of individual tournaments?

[the flogging putter]

Sign ups for the UVC

[all2common]

The winner of a series is rewarded for their consistent play over a period of time, whereas the winner of a tournament is rewarded for their play at that time. That is what I like about a series rather than many individual tournaments...although I play as many as I can whether a part of a series or not.

[rob smith]

whether a tournament is a series event or not i will still play in the tourny, all i am saying is that if i am not participating in the series then i dont want part of my entry fee going towards the series.

so you want the TDs who are doing this for free to open up an accounting nightmare to accomodated you!!!:waaah:

[TYVEK]

so you want the TDs who are doing this for free to open up an accounting nightmare to accomodated you!!!:waaah:

there is no nightmare involved. its easy, instead of 3 dollars whatever it is to the "series", it would just be put into the payout. if thats a nightmare then one should go back to gradeschool.

[rob smith]

there is no nightmare involved. its easy, instead of 3 dollars whatever it is to the "series", it would just be put into the payout. if thats a nightmare then one should go back to gradeschool.

along with every thing else a TD has to do to run a tourney. and that 3$ makes such a difference to the pay out, sign me up:trophy:

[rob smith]

along with every thing else a TD has to do to run a tourney. and that 3$ makes such a difference to the pay out, sign me up:trophy:

hey Flash while you are running the Beaver State Fling please make sure to accomadate the people who are not interested in series points and keep track of it and add their extra 3$ to the payout.:headbang:

[olydiscgolf]

I am glad to be able to play in a series, and I agree that once you've signed up for a series tourney you have already agreed to support it. But if there was alot of people who didn't want to pay for the series, if that option was offered, the payouts could be much bigger.

$3 x 100people =$300! It makes a difference.

Accounting nightmare NO, difference in payout YES.

But, I really don't want to see that option, because I like non series players paying for my series schwagg!!

[Bullseye]

I am glad to be able to play in a series, and I agree that once you've signed up for a series tourney you have already agreed to support it. But if there was alot of people who didn't want to pay for the series, if that option was offered, the payouts could be much bigger.

$3 x 100people =$300! It makes a difference.

Accounting nightmare NO, difference in payout YES.

But, I really don't want to see that option, because I like non series players paying for my series schwagg!!

Actually, while it may not be a complete "accounting nightmare" it is a pain in the ass. TDs already have enough tasks to handle without adding even more. I still feel people should either cough up the extra couple of bucks and enjoy the show... or choose not to sign up and quit sniveling. :slapface:

[olydiscgolf]

I am certain there is no "sniveling" going on. There is, simply put, one persons opinion on paying for a series they have no intention of playing, and asking for others opinions on the same subject. This isn't a question of workload for TD's.


As I said in previous post "I like non series players paying for my series schwagg".

[Flash]

And remember, when rights become loose, only the loose have rights....wait...righty tighty, lefty loosey...uh...oh nevermind.

Oh man busted....I am claiming typo and not pre-viewing post though on this one!!!

["Over the Hill" Bob]

Sign ups for the UVC

Sign up for the UVC? When? Where? How?

Bob

[breiner]

Registration for the Umpqua Valley Championships will open up at 3pm PST on THU 7/9/09.

Direct link:
http://www.pdgasignup.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1247129716

I apologize for the delay... Andrew Rich had asked to open registration on MON 7/6/09, but I did not see his date specific note until setting the event up this evening (WED 7/8/09).

My fault, not his.

Breiner

[purediscgolf]

Preparations are underway for The Umpqua Valley Championships. We are planning trips down to the course to work on the layout and camping setup. Unfortunately Group Camp A has been reserved this weekend already by a family camping trip. Players may only camp in the Group Camp B. This is the larger area toward the fairway of 18. The camping road that bisects the group camp area is the boundary between Group A and Group B. The strip of camp-spots that back up to the hillside are off-limits. Also, as a result of this, we are imposing a strict curfew of 10PM. No in-appropriate behavior will be tolerated. Disqualification from the event and/or expulsion from the park may result. This comes straight down from the Douglas County Parks Dept. new policy for Disc Golf events at Whistlers Bend. I will happily forward you the information they have sent me regarding the new rules. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in keeping Whistler's Bend Oregon's crown jewel of Disc Golf Courses.

Personally, I am looking forward to this event unlike any other in the past. I have very fond memories of this park, including my 16th birthday party (my first cashing PDGA Pro event). We are going to have awesome late summer weather along with the beautiful Umpqua river to swim float. Jump in at the Group Camp and take a float to the Riverside Camp Ground (showers & bathrooms).

Please get in touch with me directly if you would like to help in any way. Thanks for everyones support.

Andrew Rich
541-225-7265

["Over the Hill" Bob]

Preparations are underway for The Umpqua Valley Championships. We are planning trips down to the course to work on the layout and camping setup. Unfortunately Group Camp A has been reserved this weekend already by a family camping trip. Players may only camp in the Group Camp B. This is the larger area toward the fairway of 18. The camping road that bisects the group camp area is the boundary between Group A and Group B. The strip of camp-spots that back up to the hillside are off-limits. Also, as a result of this, we are imposing a strict curfew of 10PM. No in-appropriate behavior will be tolerated. Disqualification from the event and/or expulsion from the park may result. This comes straight down from the Douglas County Parks Dept. new policy for Disc Golf events at Whistlers Bend. I will happily forward you the information they have sent me regarding the new rules. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in keeping Whistler's Bend Oregon's crown jewel of Disc Golf Courses.

Personally, I am looking forward to this event unlike any other in the past. I have very fond memories of this park, including my 16th birthday party (my first cashing PDGA Pro event). We are going to have awesome late summer weather along with the beautiful Umpqua river to swim float. Jump in at the Group Camp and take a float to the Riverside Camp Ground (showers & bathrooms).

Please get in touch with me directly if you would like to help in any way. Thanks for everyones support.

Andrew Rich
541-225-7265

All signed up and can't wait. :yay: Quiet time at 10:00 sounds good to me. :cop:I'll be leading a round of Kumbaya approximately 9:50. :cheers: Who all is going?

Bob