2012 Aloha Sushi Classic May 5&6

[Cerrgurry]

Once again I am privileged to announce that the Fort Walla Walla Disc Golf Club will be hosting a "B" Tier event the weekend of May 5th and 6th as part of the 2012 Washington State Series.


I will be posting a flier once I get a chance to reduce its size :(
Online signups
northwestsignup.com (http://store.northwestsignup.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=58)


questions or concerns fell free to contact me
Kristopher Bland

It should be mentioned for those that like/love wine that ASC is the same weekend as Walla Walla's Spring Release.

Local lodging: Plan on camping or staying in Pasco or Pendleton and driving the 40-50 miles.

Camping (http://www.bluevalleyrv.com/information.html)[/U] -$30 per night with water and electricity on each site. Up to 4 per site.
The site is in town and is about 8 mins from the course but you are not walking distance to any stores.

Other options: Find a backyard or basement or spare floor space at a locals house. There are currently 2 houses willing to open their yards with one of them (mine) willing to open the basement, living room, kitchen, just about anywhere you can lay to relieve traveling expenses. All the two of us are asking is that you prearrange with us so we can keep the numbers within reason.

*There is NO camping at Fort Walla Walla no matter what you read (some sites need to be updated)

3/2 Added Flier+lodging requests

[ski2man]

Can't wait for this one...it will be my first aloha, when do you think registration will open? thanks for putting it on!

[Cerrgurry]

Can't wait for this one...it will be my first aloha, when do you think registration will open? thanks for putting it on!

Online registration will be up soon on www.Northwestsignup.com (Mike is great) and the only delay was on my end with filling out the paperwork. You can also send in the flier with a check/money order etc.


I am confident that your first trip to ASC will NOT be your last.

-Kris

[3 Fingers]

I am confident that your first trip to ASC will NOT be your last.

-Kris[/QUOTE]

Kris is right about that . Once you go ALOHA you always go back

[Cerrgurry]

Online registration is up and running...man Mike is good.
CLICK ME (http://store.northwestsignup.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=58)

[ski2man]

I am confident that your first trip to ASC will NOT be your last.

-Kris

Kris is right about that . Once you go ALOHA you always go back[/QUOTE]

Saw that reg is up, want to sign up just not sure if I could find a place to sleep.
Are there any camping opportunities? Not sure what to do about lodging, seems like there are no campgrounds really in Walla Walla....ANY IDEAS/HELP? thanks!!

[Cerrgurry]

Kris is right about that . Once you go ALOHA you always go back

Saw that reg is up, want to sign up just not sure if I could find a place to sleep.
Are there any camping opportunities? Not sure what to do about lodging, seems like there are no campgrounds really in Walla Walla....ANY IDEAS/HELP? thanks!![/QUOTE]

I edited the first message to have a link to a rv site that offers grass tent sites and other options for lodging.

[ski2man]

Saw that reg is up, want to sign up just not sure if I could find a place to sleep.
Are there any camping opportunities? Not sure what to do about lodging, seems like there are no campgrounds really in Walla Walla....ANY IDEAS/HELP? thanks!!

I edited the first message to have a link to a rv site that offers grass tent sites and other options for lodging.

Thanks much! Looks like the cheapest option in the area, too bad there isn't a state park or something, but I guess it will have to do to play the sushi. Thanks again. Sounds like a great tourny, hope it is as good as everyone says! look forward to the big trip.

[Cerrgurry]

Thanks much! Looks like the cheapest option in the area, too bad there isn't a state park or something, but I guess it will have to do to play the sushi. Thanks again. Sounds like a great tourny, hope it is as good as everyone says! look forward to the big trip.


Am attempting to lock in backyards of local players. I know I have at least one option and working on a second.
PM me and we can talk about it more.

-Kris

[Flash]

I just booked the Super 8 and I would say its Super expensive compared to other Super 8 Hotels I have stayed in. You fellows must be super swank up there in Walla Walla. Another note is that the PDGA discount does not work at this location. If someone finds out otherwise please let me know.

If one of the locals could go by there and find out if another discount is available through the event that would be good as well.

Seems a lot of the other hotels are filling up or are full already due to the spring wine release.

[olydiscgolf]

I just booked the Super 8 and I would say its Super expensive compared to other Super 8 Hotels I have stayed in. You fellows must be super swank up there in Walla Walla. Another note is that the PDGA discount does not work at this location. If someone finds out otherwise please let me know.

If one of the locals could go by there and find out if another discount is available through the event that would be good as well.

Seems a lot of the other hotels are filling up or are full already due to the spring wine release.

A couple years ago the disc golfers wore out their welcome at the host hotel.... Probably why the PDGA discount doesn't apply.

[Cerrgurry]

I just booked the Super 8 and I would say its Super expensive compared to other Super 8 Hotels I have stayed in. You fellows must be super swank up there in Walla Walla. Another note is that the PDGA discount does not work at this location. If someone finds out otherwise please let me know.

If one of the locals could go by there and find out if another discount is available through the event that would be good as well.

Seems a lot of the other hotels are filling up or are full already due to the spring wine release.

All the more reason to find a house or yard to crash at while in town. Also they did jack their prices up for that weekend (usually 60-70 a night).

[Cerrgurry]

A couple years ago the disc golfers wore out their welcome at the host hotel.... Probably why the PDGA discount doesn't apply.


Not sure why the pdga discount does not work there. However it is past actions that have made it so as a club we do not approach hotels to be "host" hotels.

[Flash]

I got it and I am not complaining here but why was the super 8 recommended in this thread?

I remember now about the rowdy disc golfers who screwed things up. Sorry to bring up the past for you guys. Will Aloha Sushi be having its deals again this year even with the Spring Release going on.

Will the course be set up in the Blacks for the entire weekend or Will there be pin and tee pad changes throughout the weekend?

[Cerrgurry]

I got it and I am not complaining here but why was the super 8 recommended in this thread?

I remember now about the rowdy disc golfers who screwed things up. Sorry to bring up the past for you guys. Will Aloha Sushi be having its deals again this year even with the Spring Release going on.

Will the course be set up in the Blacks for the entire weekend or Will there be pin and tee pad changes throughout the weekend?

I recommend Super 8 for they are one of the easier hotels for people to get to the course from. Get on 12 take Myra exit go until you see fort walla walla. Its also the one near grocery stores and fast food etc. Usually they are the best option (for the price) that has a continental breakfast.

Aloha Sushi will be hosting our saturday evening saki and sushi fun.

We will run two full 18 hole courses (blue and black) again for those familiar with last years layout not much will change. Any tee/Pin that I can change I attempt to do so.
Open Men and Advance divisions will play black, blue, black. The other squad will mirror it and go blue, black, blue.

Walla Walla is hard to get a late spring weekend to ourselves with college graduations, wine stuff, dog shows, Fort Walla Walla Museum events including RC races, plays, pioneer days, rc planes, etc. Oh and of course BMX track events.

Being aware of the costs of playing disc golf in ww that weekend is a reason that I know of two yards willing to put people up and at least one yard has floor space/couch space indoors.


Thank you for the interest :)
Kris

[Flash]

Thanks for the informative reply. I have my travel arranged and now I just need to finish registration. I am excited to finally make it out to Walla Walla for some Aloha Sushi Classic Fun!

[Cerrgurry]

Just some general information that may or may not be useful.

We are electing to offer a rec division at this years ASC. We are also going to have Rec classes and Jr classes playing from alternate tees. I want the tournament to be a fun experience and in truth having a JR or a true Rec player tossing a hole not designed for them is both not fun and a potential frustration.
Not every hole will be adjusted and I also hope this helps flow of groups throughout the course.

Secondly, I want more women playing dang it. Last year we had 12 awesome ladies play (less than 10% of the field). What do I or we as a club need to do to make it more inviting/enticing for all you great lady golfers from Tri Cities, Spokane, Seattle, and Portland areas to come and play?

Lastly, this is for the open players, FWWDGC will pay out via check for obvious safety reasons for both me the TD and you the player. I don't want to hold on to that much cash.



-Kristopher

[emmarose]

Secondly, I want more women playing dang it. Last year we had 12 awesome ladies play (less than 10% of the field). What do I or we as a club need to do to make it more inviting/enticing for all you great lady golfers from Tri Cities, Spokane, Seattle, and Portland areas to come and play?



-Kristopher

personal, handwritten invitations on linen stationery and pay for a hotel room with a hot tub for each of us...

;)

seriously, kris... putting the word out like this is a really good start... just let the ladies know that you're looking for them.

also, if you, or someone involved in your club is on facebook, go and like the PDGA Women's Committee page and then you can post something on our wall about your event... girls looooove facebook so that is a really great way to reach a large audience of women (honestly, i think there's like 2 gals who read this forum regularly and a handful more who look at it every now and again).

also... you could go ahead and save a certain number of spots just for women until 2 weeks before the event when you then open those spots up to the boys... and then you can advertise that you are running a "women friendly" event, which is how Shavonne does it for the Hope Open

[Danni]

[QUOTE=Cerrgurry;115943]Just some general information that may or may not be useful.

We are electing to offer a rec division at this years ASC. We are also going to have Rec classes and Jr classes playing from alternate tees. I want the tournament to be a fun experience and in truth having a JR or a true Rec player tossing a hole not designed for them is both not fun and a potential frustration.
Not every hole will be adjusted and I also hope this helps flow of groups throughout the course.



-Kristopher[/QUOTE

Well aren't you AWESOME Kris (but I already knew that) so I wanted to PUBLICLY thank you for recognizing those youngest of players!!

I know my 10 year-old is looking forward to the challenge!! :dancing:

[Lyounger]

Just some general information that may or may not be useful.

Secondly, I want more women playing dang it. Last year we had 12 awesome ladies play (less than 10% of the field). What do I or we as a club need to do to make it more inviting/enticing for all you great lady golfers from Tri Cities, Spokane, Seattle, and Portland areas to come and play?
-Kristopher

Kris,

You run a great tournament. That's number one. So you are already ahead of the curve.

Here are a few of my suggestions for specifically attracting women:

If you are doing shirts, provide shirts that are made for women and get 'realistic' sizes.
Make sure you get some 150 class plastic and set it aside for the women's player's packs or for the Pro women to purchase.
Be mindful when you are assigning holes...some of your women's groups will play slower and it's really tough to try to finish strong when other groups are heading in crossing into their fairways.
Don't assume your pro women and am women want to be grouped together if you run into grouping challenges.
Don't assume your pro women don't want to play in the Pro pool on the tougher courses.
Remember most women who travel and compete take this just as seriously as the men who travel and compete.


Please note I'm not claiming to speak for any women besides myself, These are my suggestions based on my opinions and observations from my experiences in tournament play.

If they are helpful to you, great. If not, it's still really nice that you asked :-)

Looking forward to seeing you!!

Thanks,
Lesli

[Lyounger]

Oh yea...and I completely second the whole hot tub and personal massage suggestion :-)

[Cerrgurry]

Thank you to Emma Rose and Leslie for responding to my plea and thank you Danni for the kind words.

Some things for this years ASC are already in motion (shirts are ordered), but I will continue to do what I can to make ASC inviting for ALL players.


Have a great day
Kris

[DGShawn]

:yay::yay: Registered and sooo ready!!! :yay::yay:

[Cerrgurry]

First Round of uploads to the PDGA site (http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/84953)are well....up.

If you notice an error or have registered and do not see your name please let me know and I will figure it out.
Thank You
Kristopher

[Lyounger]

I'm trying to decide which division to sign up for....

Are any other ladies interested in joining me in an pro age protected division? I don't want to be a wuss...but I'm coming off knee surgery and it hasn't escaped me that all these adorable youngsters who will be playing in the Pro Women's division have been burning it up on the courses due to the mild winter...

Karen, Cindy, Nancy, Jaymie, Kim, Randi....want my money? :-)

[Lyounger]

Kris, I just signed up and did not specify the correct division. Please place me in the Pro Master Women's division.

Thanks!!

[Cerrgurry]

I have cleared it with my wife to open up my house, parking spots (rv's), and yard for you players in attempts to alleviate the burden of lodging. All we ask is that you keep the smoke outside (aka my kids unaware), clean up after yourself, and please don't moon the neighbors.

I have also found a local player with a backyard that can house a few tents.


Either case we ask that you contact me and we can go from there if you want to take us up on this offer.

Last year I don't remember how many were at my house and it all seemed to go smooth with no complaints from the neighbors. I anticipate the same results for this year.

Take Care
Kristopher Bland

[LegoRules]

I'm trying to decide which division to sign up for....

Are any other ladies interested in joining me in an pro age protected division? I don't want to be a wuss...but I'm coming off knee surgery and it hasn't escaped me that all these adorable youngsters who will be playing in the Pro Women's division have been burning it up on the courses due to the mild winter...

Karen, Cindy, Nancy, Jaymie, Kim, Randi....want my money? :-)

I would love to come play the Sushi again, but I am just not sure I can make it work this year. I have plans to go to Worlds in July, so I need to cut back on some of my other traveling. I will probably just keep to local tournaments this year.

Cindy :)

[emmarose]

Thank you to Emma Rose and Leslie for responding to my plea and thank you Danni for the kind words.

Some things for this years ASC are already in motion (shirts are ordered), but I will continue to do what I can to make ASC inviting for ALL players.


Have a great day
Kris

kris, you run a great tournament and it has a vibe that encourages women to play, so i second what lesli said about being ahead of the curve... game... etc. reading lesli's post, she made some excellent points... especially regarding the mixing of the divisions and... speaking for myself... putting the pro women in the same flight as the pro men. that is how i would prefer to roll and i do understand why TD's will sometimes put us in the opposite flight (speed of play, etc.) but that doesn't mean i have to like it. also, i've spent some time discussing the placement of the women's cards to support flow and speed of play at tournaments with jeff hagerty and he's very thoughtful about how he does this and i recommend following his example.

@lesli... i did not say "personal massages" i said hot tubs and "personal invitations on linen stationery"... massages freak me out. ;) hope you recover well from your knee stuff...

emma

[Cerrgurry]

kris, you run a great tournament and it has a vibe that encourages women to play, so i second what lesli said about being ahead of the curve... game... etc. reading lesli's post, she made some excellent points... especially regarding the mixing of the divisions and... speaking for myself... putting the pro women in the same flight as the pro men. that is how i would prefer to roll and i do understand why TD's will sometimes put us in the opposite flight (speed of play, etc.) but that doesn't mean i have to like it. also, i've spent some time discussing the placement of the women's cards to support flow and speed of play at tournaments with jeff hagerty and he's very thoughtful about how he does this and i recommend following his example.

@lesli... i did not say "personal massages" i said hot tubs and "personal invitations on linen stationery"... massages freak me out. ;) hope you recover well from your knee stuff...

emma


What exactly does Jeff do to help promote the flow and speed of play? I usually try to give a buffer (when I can) and start at holes I feel will get everyone off to a non waiting start.
As for the Open women playing on the same flight as the men, I will make all efforts to make this happen. That was my goal for last year and for 2012 if I have to decide which open division to move off the open flight I will choose a Male division (MPG perhaps).
As to smaller divisions and deciding to have them play with other women or play with men of a similar division, I attempt to talk to the players involved. I do believe this is what I did last year...I asked (think it was you) if you would prefer to play with the ladies or a mens group (int i think).

As with the rest of the world if you see something going on and you wish to voice a concern or request please talk to me for perhaps I was unaware or at least I can give my reasoning for what action was taken.

May 5th is going to be here before I know it....time to go to preschool with my son.

Kris

[emmarose]

What exactly does Jeff do to help promote the flow and speed of play? I usually try to give a buffer (when I can) and start at holes I feel will get everyone off to a non waiting start.
As for the Open women playing on the same flight as the men, I will make all efforts to make this happen. That was my goal for last year and for 2012 if I have to decide which open division to move off the open flight I will choose a Male division (MPG perhaps).
As to smaller divisions and deciding to have them play with other women or play with men of a similar division, I attempt to talk to the players involved. I do believe this is what I did last year...I asked (think it was you) if you would prefer to play with the ladies or a mens group (int i think).

As with the rest of the world if you see something going on and you wish to voice a concern or request please talk to me for perhaps I was unaware or at least I can give my reasoning for what action was taken.

May 5th is going to be here before I know it....time to go to preschool with my son.

Kris

i think you're on the right track with the flow... you'd have to talk to jeff to get all the details... but i know that he thinks about the length of different holes and which groups are following which... my personal recommendation is to never, ever have ladies ghosting.

and our conversation about which group i'd prefer to play with was based solely on if any other pro ladies signed up and if they didn't if i'd be a division of one or play int. men... both ideas you completely supported and put the disc in my fairway to make my own decision on that. which is more than some TD's would do (or so i've heard) and it really impressed me and made me happy.

thanks for taking us into consideration, too, with the flights. one thing i realize is that i do not always understand the innerworkings and all the details that go into a tournament and that it's just the way the cookie crumbles that someone is not going to be 100% pleased with the way the course was layed out, their card they were put on, how long lunch was, pay out, weather, blah blah blah blah... but the important thing is that TD's be willing to have positive dialogue with players explaining why they do things... and absolutely vice versa. if a player has a complaint or a concern or a suggestion it should be voiced in a positive, reasonable way. so, as far as which flight the women play with... it may not make sense to put them with the open men if it means moving the masters... speed of play (and flow) is waaaaay more important i think than what flight you get to play with. i hope this helps and doesn't just confuse.

emma

[Cerrgurry]

Had some free time and updated PDGA (http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/84953).
If there is an error please let me know.

-Kris

[ski2man]

I sure hope some more people sign up for this...it sounds like a great time and I hope for a full field in my first Sushi. Is it usually a full field? I know it's sorta early though...

[Cerrgurry]

I sure hope some more people sign up for this...it sounds like a great time and I hope for a full field in my first Sushi. Is it usually a full field? I know it's sorta early though...

ASC has a past of filling...or well near filling (sometimes we cap things below on purpose). I have not added some local players and some TriCitians who will sign up/pay later.
In my perfect world people would sign up sooner rather than later for it helps with trophies and overall my nerves. :) We are ahead of where we were last year at this time :)



Take Care
-Kris

[TreeLove]

I sure hope some more people sign up for this...it sounds like a great time and I hope for a full field in my first Sushi. Is it usually a full field? I know it's sorta early though...

I've been to a number of these; always a great time. Field will be full or near full, course will be huge, great TD, club, staff, sponsors, fun place to visit, fair payouts, good player packs, and usually much much more.

You have selected a good tournament, at least based on its past; you won't be disappointed. Some of your your questions might best be answered in person; I suggest hitting up your local leagues, glows, work parties, etc. Networking in person with the player base will help you find out everything you want to know and more about the region's wide variety of DG tourneys.

[Cerrgurry]

Just updated PDGA (http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/84953) today. Let me know via PM any mistakes I made.

[Stimpi]

Just updated PDGA (http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/84953) today. Let me know via PM any mistakes I made.

From the desk of the Department of Redundancy Department, I see you have my first name pluraled as my last name. I've always thought it would be a lot more convenient that way, my last name is actually Simmons.

[Cerrgurry]

From the desk of the Department of Redundancy Department, I see you have my first name pluraled as my last name. I've always thought it would be a lot more convenient that way, my last name is actually Simmons.

Sorry Stimpi....I will fix it on the next update (I already fixed it on the paperwork)...what the heck was I thinking....(okay just play it off all cool like)...I did it on purpose to see if anyone was paying attention.

You won...great work :)

My apologies again Steve Stevens:nahnah: It is fixed and thanks for noticing it.

-sıɹʞ

[ski2man]

I've been to a number of these; always a great time. Field will be full or near full, course will be huge, great TD, club, staff, sponsors, fun place to visit, fair payouts, good player packs, and usually much much more.

You have selected a good tournament, at least based on its past; you won't be disappointed. Some of your your questions might best be answered in person; I suggest hitting up your local leagues, glows, work parties, etc. Networking in person with the player base will help you find out everything you want to know and more about the region's wide variety of DG tourneys.

Thanks, I have a pretty fair network and inquire quite regularly with my MCDG but I just love to ask dumb questions. I do fairly well for only seeing everyone every weekend and not really having phone numbers etc. I do my best, just looking forward to better weather and more golfers out there....i'm there every weekend for doubles. Thanks again for the tips. Take it easy.

[Cerrgurry]

Updated the PDGA (http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/84953%25262085512910) once again :)


If you notice something that is wrong please PM me and I will fix it. If you have registered but do not see your name please get hold of me as well.
-Kris

[Kris C]

Just registered!!!!! Can't wait! Thanks for letting us camp in your yard Kris.
Kris C.

[Cerrgurry]

Just registered!!!!! Can't wait! Thanks for letting us camp in your yard Kris.
Kris C.

Welcome and I have updated the pdga (http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/84953)again to show your registration :)

Just let me know the head count.

Take Care
Kris

[LakeStevensBA]

Just signed up. I love sushi! Disc golf is cool too I guess. Will hopefully be bringing some other Snoho county folks as well. The white bloody mary wagon will be there!

[Cerrgurry]

Just signed up. I love sushi! Disc golf is cool too I guess. Will hopefully be bringing some other Snoho county folks as well. The white bloody mary wagon will be there!

Keeping me busy....love it

updated again.... (http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/84953%2526961512232)

[Kris C]

Welcome and I have updated the pdga (http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/84953)again to show your registration :)

Just let me know the head count.

Take Care
Kris

So far as I know, just 2, Ben Squires and myself. There may possibly be a third. We plan on coming over Thursday afternoon.

[3 Fingers]

So far as I know, just 2, Ben Squires and myself. There may possibly be a third. We plan on coming over Thursday afternoon.

nothing like gettin a jump on the field :shooting:

[Jason Philips]

Okay, I signed up. I am flying back early from AZ to play.

I need to find a backyard or couch as well. Thanks

[Cerrgurry]

I am back in town...and I updated the pdga (http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/84953%25261930544084) :)

If there is any mistakes please PM me and I will fix them as soon as I can :)


Take Care
Kristopher

[3 Fingers]

i am back in town...and i updated the pdga (http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/84953%25261930544084) :)

if there is any mistakes please pm me and i will fix them as soon as i can :)


take care
kristopher

happy easter everybody !!!!!!

[Cerrgurry]

More free time=update of the PDGA (http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/84953%2526735753316)

If you notice an error please let me know :)
-Kris

[3 Fingers]

More free time=update of the PDGA (http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/84953%2526735753316)

If you notice an error please let me know :)
-Kris

I see 66 peeps signed up so far . What is the CAP on the field.. I could'nt get the doc. to open . My computer likes PDF's :smash:

[Rolly]

Signed up this morning around 9:30. Didn't see myself. Maybe the next update?

[Cerrgurry]

Signed up this morning around 9:30. Didn't see myself. Maybe the next update?

:) It has magically updated itself again :)

-Kristopher

[Cerrgurry]

I see 66 peeps signed up so far . What is the CAP on the field.. I could'nt get the doc. to open . My computer likes PDF's :smash:

Your :posting: just does not like YOU :smash: it all the time. :angel:

And the capacity is 144 but I will cut it off between 130 and 140 depending on how the groups/flights look. I have about 18 spots I am holding for women and Juniors.

Of course Tri Cities has yet to sign up in force and they typically do so when I hound them at the Windy or at this weekends Doubles event.

-Kris

[3 Fingers]

Your :posting: just does not like YOU :smash: it all the time. :angel:

-Kris

And yours magically updates. It must love you :kissflowers:

[Rolly]

I am looking for a travel partner from the westside. I would like to camp (I have plenty of gear) but a room would work too. If there is any floor space somewhere I would be most grateful. PM me if interested. Thanks

[Danni]

It looks like some of us from Whidbey will be making the trek over. :cheerleader:

A HUGE thanks to Kris and the Walla Walla club for making us feel welcome!

Also I have been allowed to announce that I WILL be doing on site disc dye jobs. Kris will have a variety of plastic for sale. I will also have a limited amount of Innova and DGA plastic for dyeing.

I can manage to do about 20 discs on site over the weekend, but if you arrange for the disc ahead of time, I can have it made and ready for you.

A sample of designs can be seen at www.DiscAddiction.com if there's a design you would like to request that you don't see, feel free to shoot me a PM.

Disc Addiction will also be donating some items for the raffle.

This should be a fantastic event and I can't wait!!

Danni

[Jreynolds]

I just signed up, trying to beat the rush of the TC guys that will be signing up this weekend

[spanky11]

Hey I'm ready for this shit to start. May 5-6 can't come fast enough. Never been to the east side looking forward go heading over 3 times this year. Looking forward to some sun

[ski2man]

Hey I'm ready for this shit to start. May 5-6 can't come fast enough. Never been to the east side looking forward go heading over 3 times this year. Looking forward to some sun

I hear ya Spanky, I'm in the same boat. Tournies need to start.

[Cerrgurry]

Okay 3fingers asked me to post a pic of the shirt and the fundraiser discs for 2012...I was in a hurry and will try to get better pics up today....

As of right now the big items in players packs for AMS look like:
Shirt, towel, bag tag, weighted custom stamped mini, and one asc 2012 stamped pro disc (rpro roc, destroyer, katana, or boss) all of which will be packed into a reusable 'planet savvy' tote from Paragon Disc Golf.

Pro Pack is the same as the AMS but NO disc.


The fundraiser discs for 2012
Glow Champ Sidewinder
Glow Champ Boss
Metal Flake Destroyers (only 7 left I think)
Glow DX Aviars

The champ plastics are $20 each or 3 for $50
The Glow DX aviars are $12 each or 3 for $30

Proceeds go to payout across ALL divisions.


Camping options are still possible but you need to prearrange by pming/calling me so the two of us who are opening up our yards/houses can keep tabs on it.


Take Care
Kris
(PDGA should be updated)

[Danni]

You've out done yourself Kris! The players packs look GREAT.


:kissflowers:

[Jason Philips]

Love the design and the players pack looks great. Cannot wait to play Walla Walla for the first time.

[3 Fingers]

they look awesome !!!! If you playing the Windy will you bring me a SW 172ish . . please pretty please :rolleyes2:

[Cerrgurry]

they look awesome !!!! If you playing the Windy will you bring me a SW 172ish . . please pretty please :rolleyes2:

Will do :)

[Cerrgurry]

they look awesome !!!! If you playing the Windy will you bring me a SW 172ish . . please pretty please :rolleyes2:


Mr 3 Fingers,
I have a few 170-171 SWs. Blue Stamp, Red Stamp, Black stamp, or oil stain (rainbow)?

[3 Fingers]

Mr 3 Fingers,
I have a few 170-171 SWs. Blue Stamp, Red Stamp, Black stamp, or oil stain (rainbow)?

Oh Goodie Goodie i like choice's . Now let's see . Hmmmmmmmmmmmm.. I'll take the rainbow stamp please. Your the BEST. I left my hoodie @ the DUBS :( Alex says Tony might have it ?????

[Cerrgurry]

Oh Goodie Goodie i like choice's . Now let's see . Hmmmmmmmmmmmm.. I'll take the rainbow stamp please. Your the BEST. I left my hoodie @ the DUBS :( Alex says Tony might have it ?????

Tony does not have your sweatshirt...not sure where alex got his information from.

I will put the rainbow stamp one on top with your name on it.


Oh and I have your sweatshirt (its already in the car for this weekend).:nahnah:

[3 Fingers]

Tony does not have your sweatshirt...not sure where alex got his information from.

I will put the rainbow stamp one on top with your name on it.


Oh and I have your sweatshirt (its already in the car for this weekend).:nahnah:

Thank you Kris you are 2nd to none . Remember I'm a smoker, you might not want to put that thing in your car .

[Cerrgurry]

Updated the pdga again :)http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/84953%25261640175632


If you notice an error please let me know.

Also note no updates will be made until Monday since I am attempting to play in a tournament this weekend.


Kristopher

[Getty]

I want to play in this event, but I need a ride or riders leaving from the Pugetopolis area. Any takers?

[Cerrgurry]

Thanks to the new friends this past weekend and the nice weather I have been delayed in my posting...but I have updated the PDGA (http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/84953%25261968080872)

Take Care

[mazza]

i need 3 spots saved for me and 2 other's in MA1. we can pay day of or if need be online just let me know

[Cerrgurry]

i need 3 spots saved for me and 2 other's in MA1. we can pay day of or if need be online just let me know

For you....I guess I could do it :) PMed you lodging details :)

Oh and get me the last name of the third :)

-Kristopher

[Cerrgurry]

For you....I guess I could do it :) PMed you lodging details :)

Oh and get me the last name of the third :)

-Kristopher

Forgot to mention...another update to the PDGA (http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/84953%2526677258952).

[3 Fingers]

Forgot to mention...another update to the PDGA (http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/84953%2526677258952).

Filling up fast

[mazza]

yup glad i got into my 2ND sushi classic.....WOOT \m/

[ski2man]

wondering what time you predict this thing to wrap up on Sunday. I have a 6 hour drive, so I'm just trying to plan here...any idea would be great thanks!!!

[Cerrgurry]

wondering what time you predict this thing to wrap up on Sunday. I have a 6 hour drive, so I'm just trying to plan here...any idea would be great thanks!!!

My goal is to be done with raffle, final nine skins, payout, etc by 2:30 which is doable since the round starts at 9:00. However, nothing ever goes as I plan it in my perfect little world and the final nine skins can be a time sink.

[ski2man]

My goal is to be done with raffle, final nine skins, payout, etc by 2:30 which is doable since the round starts at 9:00. However, nothing ever goes as I plan it in my perfect little world and the final nine skins can be a time sink.

right on, that seems reasonable...do you plan on doing the raffle before the payout...only asking because I'm typically not in the payout and with such a long drive I may need to leave early...

[Danni]

My goal is to be done with raffle, final nine skins, payout, etc by 2:30 which is doable since the round starts at 9:00. However, nothing ever goes as I plan it in my perfect little world and the final nine skins can be a time sink.

Kris you're a TD after my own heart!! That would be AMAZING to have you get wrapped up before 4pm since those of us on Whidbey Island have a 7 hour drive (plus dinner break) ahead of us!

It's always nice when TD think about non-locals commuting! :cheers:

[Cerrgurry]

right on, that seems reasonable...do you plan on doing the raffle before the payout...only asking because I'm typically not in the payout and with such a long drive I may need to leave early...

The order should be Final 9 Raffle (time to get payout figured), Normal Raffle (time to get the final nine payout figured out), then Payout.

-Kris

[Flash]

The order should be Final 9 Raffle (time to get payout figured), Normal Raffle (time to get the final nine payout figured out), then Payout.

-Kris

Who is the final 9 for? Is that just the open players?
Are we playing in pools for the event?

[Cerrgurry]

Who is the final 9 for? Is that just the open players?
Are we playing in pools for the event?

The last few years we have been doing an alternate shot doubles format.
We take the top four finishing pros and then raffle them off as partners to any AM participant (this may change to allow any non MPO). They then play a skins format for cash which is split 50/50 unless the partners select a different method.

We have ALL MPO's drive on the Odd holes and the drawn partners drive on the EVEN holes regardless of the previous holes outcome. Likewise once the hole is pushed/won we pick up and move to the next hole to help speed of play.

Typically the club puts up the first $100 and then 100% of the skins raffle ($5/ticket) and all non-drawn tickets are put into the item raffle box.

Last year the per hole skins was mid $80ish.

The best thing about this format has been every single time the team you did not expect to take the skins seems to find a way to take at least 1/2 :)

-Kristopher

[Yammits]

Hey Kris, just out of curiousity, how many holes, and how long does the black course play? For any of us that haven't been to the sushi before, just kind of trying to figure out what kind of layout to expect, thanks man!

[Jreynolds]

Yam- I dont have the exact number, but 11 of the blue course holes are the same as the black... it is longer than the blue, but not by a whole bunch

[JR Stengele]

Hey Kris, just out of curiousity, how many holes, and how long does the black course play? For any of us that haven't been to the sushi before, just kind of trying to figure out what kind of layout to expect, thanks man!

Lots of OB's. Controlled fairway shots are key to scoring well there. Also, knowing how to throw controlled shots in WIND!

You can always check out reviews of the course on dgcr. Good luck to you.

JR S
:cheers:

[Cerrgurry]

Hey Kris, just out of curiousity, how many holes, and how long does the black course play? For any of us that haven't been to the sushi before, just kind of trying to figure out what kind of layout to expect, thanks man!

You will play two rounds of 18 on Saturday and one round of 18 on Sunday and 8 lucky ones will play 9 holes of alternate shot double skins.

I will attempt to post some more information later this evening in regards to distances etc. I just need to put the information into pdfs and post them. Oh and hope that they are small enough to attach.

[Cerrgurry]

Hey Kris, just out of curiousity, how many holes, and how long does the black course play? For any of us that haven't been to the sushi before, just kind of trying to figure out what kind of layout to expect, thanks man!

Okay pdfs are posted sorry about the course teesigns being out of order.

Hope this helps answer any question you may have

Note that the JR and REC tees are not listed on the maps. we really have not decided on which holes and where :) but it will be well marked/easy to follow when we do figure it out.


-Kristopher

[3 Fingers]

Okay pdfs are posted sorry about the course teesigns being out of order.

Hope this helps answer any question you may have

Note that the JR and REC tees are not listed on the maps. we really have not decided on which holes and where :) but it will be well marked/easy to follow when we do figure it out.


-Kristopher

Do they have a vote for TD of the year ?? You got my VOTE :trophy:

[ski2man]

Do they have a vote for TD of the year ?? You got my VOTE :trophy:

wow, yeah...I have never seen tee signs before an event...I can't wait to meet the most amazing TD ever! looking forward to next week!

[DGShawn]

Any ideas if the hybrid blue will be playable prior to the tourney?

[Cerrgurry]

Any ideas if the hybrid blue will be playable prior to the tourney?

I will be out of town until about 6pm or so Friday the 4th(if all goes as plan) but I hope I have someone dropping the baskets out Friday morning. I don't leave the baskets out overnight for obvious reasons.
So to answer your question yes...they should be out all day friday :)

[ski2man]

I will be out of town until about 6pm or so Friday the 4th(if all goes as plan) but I hope I have someone dropping the baskets out Friday morning. I don't leave the baskets out overnight for obvious reasons.
So to answer your question yes...they should be out all day friday :)

are the baskets temporary for the hybrid blue? just wondering since you don't leave them out...curious, what courses will intermediate play? I'm assuming you have different plans for each group...I couldn't really figure it out from the pdf's. thanks!

[Cerrgurry]

are the baskets temporary for the hybrid blue? just wondering since you don't leave them out...curious, what courses will intermediate play? I'm assuming you have different plans for each group...I couldn't really figure it out from the pdf's. thanks!

The temp holes for the tournament are removed each night.

Intermediate will play Blue then black on saturday, and will be back to blue on Sunday.

[Cerrgurry]

The temp holes for the tournament are removed each night.

Intermediate will play Blue then black on saturday, and will be back to blue on Sunday.

Temp holes on hybrid blue on 8-18 and on black they are 8-15

[3 Fingers]

So black blue black for me

[Jreynolds]

So black blue black for me

Dave, your playing Open, or advanced?? Generally the age protected divisions play the same as intermediate

[3 Fingers]

Dave, your playing Open, or advanced?? Generally the age protected divisions play the same as intermediate

Thats Adv.Masters ..Thank you very much..It's like you put me out to PASTURE already.lol Don't make play your div. look at last years results :shocked:

[Jreynolds]

Thats Adv.Masters ..Thank you very much..It's like you put me out to PASTURE already.lol Don't make play your div. look at last years results :shocked:

PLEASE play my division, Dave, it will guarantee that I don't come in last.:cheers: I'm playing good golf right now, look at the results for the Windy, I only beat you by 12:p... Are you going to be playing on Friday before, if so we will have to bagtag it up... P.S. If I sound hostile, I am, Dave threw the best shot, at the perfect time in Yakima, and I'm never going to forgive him for it!!

[Cerrgurry]

So black blue black for me

MAYBE depends on how the numbers look. I know that I throw open and advanced together...but Joey is correct most of the time age protected divisions are smaller and get shifted all around.

I will try to mess with the numbers and figure something out so you know ahead of time.


BTW the course looks AMAZING...thank you Scot, Kevin, Tony, Jason, and Micheal for joining me on the saturday workcrew day.

[Cerrgurry]

Oh guess what I did (http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/84953%2526685699092) (besides work along side some of the best club members in the world)

[3 Fingers]

PLEASE play my division, Dave, it will guarantee that I don't come in last.:cheers: I'm playing good golf right now, look at the results for the Windy, I only beat you by 12:p... Are you going to be playing on Friday before, if so we will have to bagtag it up... P.S. If I sound hostile, I am, Dave threw the best shot, at the perfect time in Yakima, and I'm never going to forgive him for it!!

That was a great shot huh..

[Cerrgurry]

Oh I have been told that random doubles is planned for 5ish (remember this is Tony time) on Friday the 4th.
Everyone will meet on blue 1 but I am not sure if you will play the black or the blue course.

Please also remember that check in will start no later than Saturday at 8 (if it is not running by 730 something went wrong). Speaking of check in...make sure that you park on the side of the park with the Museum (city request) which is the closest parking lot to tournament central anyway.
To those not familiar tournament central is a covered picnic area on the north side of the park (those with the course map it is between holes 16 and 17 of the hybrid blue course.

FOOD VENDOR: the BMX Club that we share the park with provides the food vending (hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage and gravy, muffins, soda, gatorade, etc) ALL proceeds that they make off of us goes straight back to funding their major bike event. Last year the prices were great and the food was good.

Custom Disc Dying: Disc Addiction will be on site and will be taking orders for custom work while you play your round (up to ten a day). I have seen their work and it is awesome.

Raffle: We will have an item raffle. ALL ticket sales on Saturday go to payout across ALL divisions. $1 per ticket

Skins Raffle: Proceeds from this raffle go straight to the skins pot and all non drawn tickets will be added to the item raffle bucket. $5 per ticket

Tournament Plastic: We will have Glow Champ Bosses and Sidewinders, glow dx aviars, and may have 3-4 metal flake destroyers. ALL proceeds from these sales goes straight to payout across ALL divisions.

What does across ALL divisions mean? Well I know that the pros like money....and we in Walla Walla strive to make out payouts the best possible. However, I love my other divisions as well...and I want their payouts to be awesome too.

Questions?
Feel free to contact me
-Kristopher

Oh yeah dont let me forget the

PLAYERS PARTY at Aloha Sushi starting 630ish on Saturday. The owner closes down shop just for us and it is always a blast. The food is top notch and he has menu items for the non sea food lovers as well.

[CMC206]

Looking for carpool and hotel share... CMC

[Jreynolds]

That was a great shot huh..

Indeed it was, Dave... everytime I try to pull my Teerex out of my bag, and replace it, that shot runs through my head, and it stays

[3 Fingers]

Oh I have been told that random doubles is planned for 5ish (remember this is Tony time) on Friday the 4th.
Everyone will meet on blue 1 but I am not sure if you will play the black or the blue course.

Please also remember that check in will start no later than Saturday at 8 (if it is not running by 730 something went wrong). Speaking of check in...make sure that you park on the side of the park with the Museum (city request) which is the closest parking lot to tournament central anyway.
To those not familiar tournament central is a covered picnic area on the north side of the park (those with the course map it is between holes 16 and 17 of the hybrid blue course.

FOOD VENDOR: the BMX Club that we share the park with provides the food vending (hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage and gravy, muffins, soda, gatorade, etc) ALL proceeds that they make off of us goes straight back to funding their major bike event. Last year the prices were great and the food was good.

Custom Disc Dying: Disc Addiction will be on site and will be taking orders for custom work while you play your round (up to ten a day). I have seen their work and it is awesome.

Raffle: We will have an item raffle. ALL ticket sales on Saturday go to payout across ALL divisions. $1 per ticket

Skins Raffle: Proceeds from this raffle go straight to the skins pot and all non drawn tickets will be added to the item raffle bucket. $5 per ticket

Tournament Plastic: We will have Glow Champ Bosses and Sidewinders, glow dx aviars, and may have 3-4 metal flake destroyers. ALL proceeds from these sales goes straight to payout across ALL divisions.

What does across ALL divisions mean? Well I know that the pros like money....and we in Walla Walla strive to make out payouts the best possible. However, I love my other divisions as well...and I want their payouts to be awesome too.

Questions?
Feel free to contact me
-Kristopher

Oh yeah dont let me forget the

PLAYERS PARTY at Aloha Sushi starting 630ish on Saturday. The owner closes down shop just for us and it is always a blast. The food is top notch and he has menu items for the non sea food lovers as well.

^^^^^^^ WOW !!!! it don't get any better than this :cheerleader:

[Danni]

Oh I have been told that random doubles is planned for 5ish (remember this is Tony time) on Friday the 4th.
Everyone will meet on blue 1 but I am not sure if you will play the black or the blue course.

Please also remember that check in will start no later than Saturday at 8 (if it is not running by 730 something went wrong). Speaking of check in...make sure that you park on the side of the park with the Museum (city request) which is the closest parking lot to tournament central anyway.
To those not familiar tournament central is a covered picnic area on the north side of the park (those with the course map it is between holes 16 and 17 of the hybrid blue course.

FOOD VENDOR: the BMX Club that we share the park with provides the food vending (hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage and gravy, muffins, soda, gatorade, etc) ALL proceeds that they make off of us goes straight back to funding their major bike event. Last year the prices were great and the food was good.

Custom Disc Dying: Disc Addiction will be on site and will be taking orders for custom work while you play your round (up to ten a day). I have seen their work and it is awesome.

Raffle: We will have an item raffle. ALL ticket sales on Saturday go to payout across ALL divisions. $1 per ticket

Skins Raffle: Proceeds from this raffle go straight to the skins pot and all non drawn tickets will be added to the item raffle bucket. $5 per ticket

Tournament Plastic: We will have Glow Champ Bosses and Sidewinders, glow dx aviars, and may have 3-4 metal flake destroyers. ALL proceeds from these sales goes straight to payout across ALL divisions.

What does across ALL divisions mean? Well I know that the pros like money....and we in Walla Walla strive to make out payouts the best possible. However, I love my other divisions as well...and I want their payouts to be awesome too.

Questions?
Feel free to contact me
-Kristopher

Oh yeah dont let me forget the

PLAYERS PARTY at Aloha Sushi starting 630ish on Saturday. The owner closes down shop just for us and it is always a blast. The food is top notch and he has menu items for the non sea food lovers as well.

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd157/gsdtimmay/small-dude.jpg

** 167g star Innova TL **


Here is one of the disc we will donate to the raffle!

I will be able to take 2 more pre-orders IF I get them by 10pm tonight.

Otherwise I will be doing on-site dyeing at tournament central over the weekend!

You can view some of the previous designs at www.DiscAddiction.com

[mazza]

so it turns out me and my wife may need a ride to this event from the tacoma area. we can help with food and gas

[Danielsp12]

Does anybody have any input on hotels? We are coming from tri cities and checked the travel lodge on main st. They wanted $135/night. Also I'm curious what courses the rec league will be playing?

[JMan]

Hotel price is higher closer to the event...we got ours for under 100, but booked it 4 weeks ago.

[DGShawn]

At this point for hotels you are going to pay too much because they are all about full for other events.

[DGShawn]

Does anybody have any input on hotels? We are coming from tri cities and checked the travel lodge on main st. They wanted $135/night. Also I'm curious what courses the rec league will be playing?

If I had to GUESS, I would say Rec will be playing Blue, Black, Blue, with the possibility of some alternate tee's for easier holes...

[Sam]

Anyone from the Portland area going to this and want to stop by the Pendleton course and check it out for me on your way or your way back? Please PM me if you can or want to.

[Danielsp12]

At this point for hotels you are going to pay too much because they are all about full for other events.

We ended up getting a campsite so, good to go.

[ski2man]

We ended up getting a campsite so, good to go.

Are you camping in town at the RV place?

[Danielsp12]

Are you camping in town at the RV place?

Were camping at the blue valley rv park

[Cerrgurry]

Happy to hear that everything is working out for people looking for lodging...we do have one house still with some tent space.

Recs will play the hybrid blue, black, hybrid blue. Walking through the course we changed maybe 8-10 holes...Limited to suitable spots for tee pads and the fear that rec and jr could play too fast and be waiting on tees for others to finish. Our hope is that the changes keep the event positive for all divisions without taking all the challenge from the event but keeping the speed of play up as well.

I think I have 140 signed up now...which is my unofficial cut off point...
I will attempt to update the pdga on wednesday...out of town but will figure a way Wednesday.

-Kris

[DGShawn]

Thank you Kris...

[Jason Philips]

Anyone from Portland up for a rideshare? I can either drive or pitch in gas for your car. I am arriving back in Portland in the afternoon. PM me if you are interested.

[3 Fingers]

so it turns out me and my wife may need a ride to this event from the tacoma area. we can help with food and gas

RJ did you find a RIDE yet

[mazza]

RJ did you find a RIDE yet

no sir. and i don't trust my honda to make over there.
the wife is still down to go if we can find a ride. but i would need to know by Thursday night at the latest

[LakeStevensBA]

I may be able to give one Puget Sound person a one-way ride to Walla Walla tomorrow (Friday) morning. I am picking my son up at Pullman on Sunday after the tourney, so that's why it's a one way ride.

I am leaving Lake Stevens around 7:30 am. You would be on your own for lodging, rides, a way home, etc after we reach the course on Friday.

PM if you're interested. It's a Toyota Tacoma, so there is only room for one.

Also, I apologize....my vehicle is unable to play country music.

[rastafarice]

Anyone from the Portland area going to this and want to stop by the Pendleton course and check it out for me on your way or your way back? Please PM me if you can or want to.

I live in Pendleton and play the course every day. What did u want to know??

[3 Fingers]

142 players ... NICE job FWWDGC !!! Super Stoked . Is it Friday night YET

[Jreynolds]

Dave, you playing dubs in WW tomorrow

[3 Fingers]

Dave, you playing dubs in WW tomorrow

No , my daughter has a softball game @ 4pm ( GO PANTHERS !! ). I might go over and play 2 rd's , but be back by 3

[Jreynolds]

Ok... I should be there around 1ish... Ill shoot you a pm with my #

[Cerrgurry]

You Freaks twisting my arm....we have a full house for the event now with a wait list.


I am starting to get just a bit excited...

I am apologizing now for having at least two groups of five for at least the first two rounds....I strive to have ZERO but the numbers are just not balancing out to allow it ....

Once again I apologize for caving in to the arm twisters and recapping at 144...:jumpspin:
The players party at Aloha better be packed dang it. :)

[Mikk]

dang sounds like I missed out ona good tourney. I did get a 2012 aloha sushi glow boss tho!!

[Cerrgurry]

Wait List
Jeff Reeder
Blaze Larson
JD Peterson


I think you all will make it in....once I confirm that three just had to pull out.

[3 Fingers]

You Freaks twisting my arm....we have a full house for the event now with a wait list.

I am starting to get just a bit excited...


[QUOTE=Mikk;119645]dang sounds like I missed out ona good tourney. I did get a 2012 aloha sushi glow boss tho!!

I love the excitement before a tournement..I'm ready to go ! Mikk you should have made this one !!! i think i'm gonna go wash my bag .clean it up alittle :)

[maccallum]

Both courses will be completely set up and ready to play by 10:00'ish this morning.

[DGShawn]

:yay::rockon::trophy::cheers::dancing::jumpspin:Bo th courses will be completely set up and ready to play by 10:00'ish this morning.

[rastafarice]

Hey what the dubs thing tonight? Part of tourney fun or a regular Friday night thing.. Also where and when is the Players party????

[3 Fingers]

Hey what the dubs thing tonight? Part of tourney fun or a regular Friday night thing.. Also where and when is the Players party????

Random flip Dub's = Part of tourney fun ..out of towners who come into town early and get together with the locals . It's usually 5 $ per person and a chance to WIN some extra $$$$$..

[XandorF]

Hey what the dubs thing tonight? Part of tourney fun or a regular Friday night thing.. Also where and when is the Players party????

Oh I have been told that random doubles is planned for 5ish (remember this is Tony time) on Friday the 4th.
Everyone will meet on blue 1 but I am not sure if you will play the black or the blue course.

PLAYERS PARTY at Aloha Sushi starting 630ish on Saturday. The owner closes down shop just for us and it is always a blast. The food is top notch and he has menu items for the non sea food lovers as well.

........:slapface:.........:yawn:... sorry no disrespect, i guess this just goes along the same lines as 'pay attention in class so you dont ask a question thats already been answered.' Cant wait! see you guys soon!

[rastafarice]

........:slapface:.........:yawn:... sorry no disrespect, i guess this just goes along the same lines as 'pay attention in class so you dont ask a question thats already been answered.' Cant wait! see you guys soon!

If I had the energy to flip through 7 pages of posts I would playing a different sport then disc golf! Lol pretty tired!:chug:

[3 Fingers]

See you all in the morning. Good Luck & Good Night !!!!

[Cerrgurry]

Wait List
Jeff Reeder
Blaze Larson
JD Peterson


I think you all will make it in....once I confirm that three just had to pull out.

Well not so quick...but lets see what the morning brings kris....we are sitting at 142 so we will see.
I also have two ladies somewhere on the wait list
WHY CANT PEOPLE REGISTER EARLIER :)

[3 Fingers]

Well not so quick...but lets see what the morning brings kris....we are sitting at 142 so we will see.
I also have two ladies somewhere on the wait list
WHY CANT PEOPLE REGISTER EARLIER :)

Ladies First ..

[Jason Philips]

I unfortunately got back from Arizona a little late to make the trek. That with a few other issues sidelined me from the tournament. Wish I could have made it. Hope you all have awesome weather and a great rounds.

[3 Fingers]

Updated scores on PDGA are up ..

[LJ Jubner]

Well done everyone. The first two Eastern WA events have been good ones. Ben Squires (sleeper today) at DRO was "just nuts".

It's looks like the Open cream is rising! and What about the old guy? Looks like it might be a wild ride before the smoke clears.

Thanks to the DRO for submitting it's paperwork we will actually be generating points and standings

[Cerrgurry]

Thank you to all those that donated for the raffle, helped with the course, sponsored a tee sign, and most importantly THANK YOU PLAYERS...remember without you, I would have tournaments to run.
You are the ones that make it awesome, I just set up a framework.

I should have the PDGA updated (tonight) and results submitted this week for both the series and PDGA.

So those that were not here...our final 9 skins ended up being $130 per flippin hole....yes that is 130 dollars per hole. I am not sure how next years ASC will top that.....but those that know me...know I will find a way.


Once again Brian Cook showed that he can play disc golf :)


I like to think that I set the bar for ASC high and that once again myself and the rest of the club not only met but exceeded everyone's expectations.



Thanks again all you players....and wasn't that a fun raffle :)
-Kris

questions or concerns or feedback you would like to give me about ASC feel free to email me at Kristopherbland@charter.net.

[Jreynolds]

World Class event Kris... I have played in many events, in many sports, and I will say that you made the ASC the most memorable sporting event I've attended!! Great job! For everyone that didn't make it, start planning for the Fort Walla Walla Open, and next years ASC, cuz you are missing out!!

[Cerrgurry]

There you all go...your sleep deprived TD is calling it a night...but first have this update (http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/84953%25261933105258) :)

[olydiscgolf]

Are those round ratings accurate? Some pretty impressive numbers if they are!

[OneDarkRebel]

Are those round ratings accurate? Some pretty impressive numbers if they are!

I said it at the Disc Go Ball and I'll say it again...Jason Carr (MA1 Winner there and at Aloha Sushi) is something special!! :rockon:

[Jreynolds]

"I said it at the Disc Go Ball and I'll say it again...Jason Carr (MA1 Winner there and at Aloha Sushi) is something special!! :rockon:

Its hard for me to believe that someone is "something special" in a sport, when they aren't playing against the best competition available. He shot great, and obviously is a good golfer, but to be "something special" in my mind, he needs to be throwing with Brian Cook and Kyle Crabtree. It's obvious from his scores that if he plays up to his abilities, he can compete, but at this point, he isn't competing against the best, so I think it is too early to say he is "something special"

[Sean Phillips]

Another super awesome Aloha. I continue to make this one of my must attend tourney's of the year. Great payout as always, good times at Aloha Sushi Saturday evening, and smooth operation throughout the weekend. :rockon:

My only critique is the tournament staff got the payouts done and over with a bit earlier last year. This year wasn't late by any standard, just not as early as last year. Us travelers really appreciate being able to get out as early as possible.

[Danni]

There you all go...your sleep deprived TD is calling it a night...but first have this update (http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/84953%25261933105258) :)


Where do I start?!?!

This was our first time making it out for ASC and I was completely WOWED! Kris (and the club at Walla-Walla) put on a CLASS ACT tournament. Efficient, timely, and down right smoothly ran. We really felt welcomed so far from home!!

I think a lot of TD's should take note of how ASC tried hard to wrap things up VERY early Sunday, so those of us from far (or really far) away could get on the road and back home ASAP. With us making a 7 hour drive home I was THRILLED not to leaving the course at 6+pm!!

The payouts were top-notch, the raffle was freaking huge and did you SEE THAT SKINS $ amount!!

I can't close my "thoughts" on this tournament without pointing out and under noticed thing Kris managed at this event... he had FIVE juniors playing, in 2 different age groups (under 13 and 13 & over) and it was handled perfectly! So often TD's shy away from the juniors because they are afraid they may "slow down play" but I didn't hear 1 thing from any players about the juniors taking anything away from their experience! Here's to the Walla Walla club for making the youngest of players WELCOME at a tournament!! I hope this trend will spread across the state.

[DGShawn]

I concur with everything Danni said. This was a spectacular event. I dare say Kris may have spoiled us as players.:biggrin2:

And on top of all that, there was Danni and her group doing on the spot dyes for everyone!

What was your total again Danni?


Shawn

[TYVEK]

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Its hard for me to believe that someone is "something special" in a sport, when they aren't playing against the best competition available. He shot great, and obviously is a good golfer, but to be "something special" in my mind, he needs to be throwing with Brian Cook and Kyle Crabtree. It's obvious from his scores that if he plays up to his abilities, he can compete, but at this point, he isn't competing against the best, so I think it is too early to say he is "something special"

this could be true in another sport, but not this sport. the reason is that in this sport we are not competing against other people, we are competing against the course. everybody is trying to beat the course, we are not competing against others because our performance does not have a imideate and direct effect on other peoples play (at least it shouldnt).

we are playing the same course and trying to beat the par of the course.

[Danni]

I concur with everything Danni said. This was a spectacular event. I dare say Kris may have spoiled us as players.:biggrin2:

And on top of all that, there was Danni and her group doing on the spot dyes for everyone!

What was your total again Danni?


Shawn

THANKS SHAWN!

I was happy to make and donate some discs for the raffle.

I believe I managed to get 27 discs dyed for those players that requested them early enough on Saturday. I had hoped to take "orders" for players on Sunday, but it took all Sunday to finish the requests from Saturday.

I appreciate everyones kind words and interest in the custom designs. I hope everyone enjoyed getting their discs "customized"!!

:kissflowers:

[Jreynolds]

this could be true in another sport, but not this sport. the reason is that in this sport we are not competing against other people, we are competing against the course. everybody is trying to beat the course, we are not competing against others because our performance does not have a imideate and direct effect on other peoples play (at least it shouldnt).

we are playing the same course and trying to beat the par of the course.

I agree competing with the course, but completely disagree that our performance doesn't effect others... Ask Brian Cook how he felt when Kyle Crabtree hit an 80+ ft birdie putt on 17 to tie it up with one to play... I will tell you what he said "it made my knees knock standing over my 25 ft birdie"... He missed (birdied 18 to win), but if you say that Kyle slamming that HUGE birdie on 17 didn't have an effect on Brian, you are dead wrong.

[3 Fingers]

BIG shout out to Kris,Tony,Scot & the FWWDGC Crew . I thought last years ASC awesome , but you guys out did yourself this year .. It was FRICKIN AWESOME !!! The Trophys were great (to bad i played my way out of one )and that raffle was huge . Keep up the GREAT work you do . Don't know you guys going to TOP that , but i know i'll be there next year to find out . Congrats to defending CHAMPION Brian Cook nice shooting B..
PDGA #52916

[ski2man]

had a great time for sure! Thanks Kris for all the hard work. One of the most organized events I have been to. Enjoyed the challenging courses and various pin location changes on sunday. Great work, as all have said. And I can't believe you've already got the pdga updated and in, you, Kris, are truly a pro TD!

the player's pack was more than great, it made me feel like i won something from the raffle!!

[Kris C]

Great job Kris, and thanks for letting us camp in your yard. This is the best tourney I've played, and we'll be back next year!

[OneDarkRebel]

I agree competing with the course, but completely disagree that our performance doesn't effect others... Ask Brian Cook how he felt when Kyle Crabtree hit an 80+ ft birdie putt on 17 to tie it up with one to play... I will tell you what he said "it made my knees knock standing over my 25 ft birdie"... He missed (birdied 18 to win), but if you say that Kyle slamming that HUGE birdie on 17 didn't have an effect on Brian, you are dead wrong.

Be a congratulator and not a hater...your game gets better that way...And not to put Jason Carr on the spot, but when I'm challenged about my opinion I'll get on the offensive and say that you obviously have not played on a card with this man...he knows the game, he's respectful, humble, helpful, encouraging, inspirational, athletic...everything this sport needs in an amateur and eventually (soon) Pro level...that's pretty Special in my book, and I'm no slouch to the game and my performances...I travel the country playing Disc Golf and Jason Carr is amongst the best I've ever met.

[Jreynolds]

Be a congratulator and not a hater...your game gets better that way...And not to put Jason Carr on the spot, but when I'm challenged about my opinion I'll get on the offensive and say that you obviously have not played on a card with this man...he knows the game, he's respectful, humble, helpful, encouraging, inspirational, athletic...everything this sport needs in an amateur and eventually (soon) Pro level...that's pretty Special in my book, and I'm no slouch to the game and my performances...I travel the country playing Disc Golf and Jason Carr is amongst the best I've ever met.

It is great to hear that we have one of the best here in the Pacific NW... I am not a hater, and I am sure that Jason is a great guy, and he is obviously an excellent golfer. I can't wait to see how he stacks up against the best in the NW (B. Cook and Crabtree, IMO), and hopefully soon we will see how he stacks up nationally!!

[ski2man]

Is there some reason that the Sushi is not being included in the latest ratings update? Just wondering since it was so quickly loaded to the PDGA website and all...

[JR Stengele]

pdga has a cutoff date usually and it also depends on when the scores were 'officially' posted. Will be on the next one for sure.

[ericedge]

Is there some reason that the Sushi is not being included in the latest ratings update? Just wondering since it was so quickly loaded to the PDGA website and all...

The ratings that you see on the PDGA site during, or just after an event, are "unofficial" until the TD report has been completed and turned in. Even the most organized and thoughtful TDs are wise to take a couple of days to make sure all the info in the report is accurate before submitting it. Once the report has been processed by the PDGA the "official" results are posted with final ratings info, etc.

Kris is a very conscientious TD so you should expect to see your ratings for the ASC in the next update.

Cheers, EE

[DGShawn]

Kris is a very conscientious TD so you should expect to see your ratings for the ASC in the next update.


QFT:yay:

[DMajor]

pdga has a cutoff date usually and it also depends on when the scores were 'officially' posted. Will be on the next one for sure.

Specifically:

"The May 15th official ratings update will be published this afternoon. TD reports submitted by May 1st will be included in the May 15th official ratings update."

The dates of current updates and submission times are always linked from front page of the PDGA where it says:

"Next Ratings Update May 15th"

[Yoduh]

I had a BLAST playing the Aloha again!! Thanks again to Kris and his awesome family for doing so much for us golfers. Those dinners they throw down sure make it hard to leave! $130 skins match was fun to play in. Congrats to Brian for getting Stimpi on his team! They sure made for a brutal team to beat. I think Stimpi hit 4 25-30 footers like they were nothing. Pretty dang good for an am :wink2: I threw a drive to 18 feet with 3 skins on the line and an am pumped in a 45 footer to steal the 3 skins I thought we had:angry: :nono: :biggrin2: The drama was fun! Great coming back from the 3rd card to get in the show! I've noticed that my name isn't spelled right on the PDGA page so whenever you get the chance my buddy. It's Jeremy Thornton 20504. Thanks to the whole Walla Walla Crew for all their hard work!

[ski2man]

Specifically:

"The May 15th official ratings update will be published this afternoon. TD reports submitted by May 1st will be included in the May 15th official ratings update."

The dates of current updates and submission times are always linked from front page of the PDGA where it says:

"Next Ratings Update May 15th"

ah thanks, only reason I was wondering is because it already says up to date as of May 15th next to the rating, but I didn't remember the May 1st thing after I had looked last week that it was coming up. Thanks for the explanation!

[Cerrgurry]

Hello
I know a few people are waiting for a few things from me...I should finally be home (after 6 weeks of suitcase living) this weekend. I should be able to mail and reply to people saturday.


Thank you all for your patience.
If you are waiting on something feel free to email or message me and I will let you have an update on things.
-Kris