Disc GO Ball, April 14 & 15 - Bend, OR

[discVENTures]

The Disc Go Ball is back with a new layout! :yay:

Bend Metro Park & Recreation District (BMPRD) has approved and will be funding the materials for a new 9-hole layout in the Pine Nursery over the next few months; Mach 5 baskets with multiple placements, two cement tees per hole, custom tee signs and other amenities are in the dream plan and soon to be reality. Many of these improvements will be completed prior to the event.

We will be adding 9 temp holes to the updated layout and competing in 3 rounds of 18 holes over the weekend. This combination Disc Golf/ Ultimate Frisbee event also features an array of Frisbee side games, on field snacks, entertainment, demonstrations, and a Saturday night player's party. This year's theme is "The Apocalypse". We're doomed. Limit 80 players, get on board. :pirate:

Info (http://www.discventures.com/disc_go_ball.html) :seeya:

[Boomer]

Count me in! Looking forward to it.

[discVENTures]

Please respect our host hotel! They are offering up a generous discount to any of our out of town guests planning to travel over for this event, advance reservations required:

The Phoenix Inn is located in the heart of Downtown Bend, within walking distance of the Saturday Night player's party and many of our other sponsors; including 6 brew pubs within walking distance (Deschutes, Silvermoon, Bend Brewing, McMenamin's, Boneyard, & 10 Barrel.) :cheers:

Includes a full hot breakfast (eggs, potatoes, sausage, waffles, biscuits and gravy, etc.)
Indoor pool and fitness center
Convenient on-site parking
Free high speed internet access
All-Suites hotel w/ Micro, Fridge, In-Room Coffee Maker, etc.
Comfortable beds and quality amenities
King or Two Queens @ only $90/ night (Discounted from $149/$159)

Ask for the “DISCGO12” group rate or click this booking link (https://gc.synxis.com/rez.aspx?Hotel=18407&Chain=7345&promo=DISCGO12) to receive your discount.

Reservations: 541.317.9292 :seeya:

[Magilla]

It's back! Come one ...Come all ...to the Disc-Go-Ball.

Come and see Central Oregon's latest "Permanent" course with an added 9 temp holes. Fun will be had by all.
For details click on the link below.....

http://www.discventures.com/disc_go_ball.html

[chowzer]

Count me in! Looking forward to it.

Greg, play adv

[GrummyBear]

Sanctioned?

[chowzer]

Sanctioned?

Yes!

[Sally W]

Thinking of making the trek over for this! I'd be interested in carpooling and/or splitting hotel costs with any non-creepy non-snoring folks! :blush: or if people are camping I'd be happy to split costs of a camp site and I'll bring my tent!

Sally

[Bullseye]

PM Sent.

["Over the Hill" Bob]

PM Sent.

She said, "NON SNORING"! :whistler:

Bob

[Bullseye]

She said, "NON SNORING"! :whistler:

Bob

I'll be sure to tell Rachel what you said about her Bob.

We'll be calling you "Busted Up Bob" by the time she's done with you.

[mowens404]

Thinking of coming out, I've got family in Bend that I would love to stay with. what is the cost of registration for adv women and men?

[bryan_luoma]

Thinking of coming out, I've got family in Bend that I would love to stay with. what is the cost of registration for adv women and men?

According to the flyer:
MA1 FW1 MM1 (Advanced) $40


http://www.discventures.com/DiscGoBallReg,%202012.pdf

[mowens404]

Thanks. See you all out there!



Just registered. Is there a registration list up yet?

[mowens404]

Thanks. See you all out there!



Just registered. Is there a registration list up yet?




Nevermind. Answered my own question.

[ned.blaze]

Just signed up, whats in the players pack? Lunch?

[discVENTures]

Just signed up, whats in the players pack? Lunch?

Good guess, but lunch is not in the player's pack.. :)

The player's pack is still gaining items, but will include at least one tournament logo disc: Glow Big Bead Aviar, Glow KC Pro Roc, Champion Vulcan, Champion Metal Flake Destroyer.

There will be a cornucopia at tourney central with a smorgasbord of complimentary breakfast offerings; bagels, fruit, hot coffee, etc. available both days.

And, we will have some local food carts out at the course so you can purchase lunch or bring your own.

Rockin' Dave's (http://www.rockindaves.com/) will be providing the player's party dinner on Saturday night. :rockon:

[discVENTures]

Current reg list is here: http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/83673

FPO registration is not restricted to women rated between 841-842. :cheerleader:

[puttpants]

That's trippy...and cool....now all we need is this chick I know from portland with an 890 something rating to up our games!! hint hint!!

[LegoRules]

That's trippy...and cool....now all we need is this chick I know from portland with an 890 something rating to up our games!! hint hint!!

The Chick you know from Portland with the 890 something rating should already be on the list. I have a confirmation for her sign-up and everything. :yay:

Cindy :)

[spanky11]

I find out Tuesday If I have Friday off and I'm all there, looks like a great event. Can't wait

[discVENTures]

We had another successful work session today and completed most of the rest of the preliminary course clearing. There is plenty of work left, next week we'll be digging the holes for the first nine basket collars and framing in a few pads to prepare for a concrete pour on 4/04. Super thanks to everybody who has helped with the remodel and course improvements over the past few weeks. :kissflowers:

Give these folks at least a pat on the back: Ryan Lane, Matt Murphy, Mike Finney, Dustin Detweiler, Jeff Wilson, Rachel Benton, Chris Sams, Caleb Henson, Mike Ward, Steve Corfield, Pete Belizi, Andy Clark, Adam Cooney, Ryan Holmes, Marcus Crespi, Jerimiah Johnson, & Bart Masters.

[emmarose]

Current reg list is here: http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/83673

FPO registration is not restricted to women rated between 841-842. :cheerleader:

i would argue that perhaps it is... seeing as how i thought i signed up but still don't see my damn name, ryan... :p

can't wait for my first trip to rather than through bend...

peace,
the chick from portland with the 890something rating

p.s. it's 895

[discVENTures]

Sorry for the delay - pdgasignup.com (http://www.pdgasignup.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1329956248http://) just sent me another batch of registrations from 3/21 - 3/25. List is updated.

Two weeks out and we have more sponsors than registered players..

[Bullseye]

To all of you chilling on the fence... get signed up!!!! Not only have all of the Bend folks been busting their butts to get this course in the ground, but this tourney is a blast as well.

It is well worth the trip to Bend!

[emmarose]

Sorry for the delay - pdgasignup.com (http://www.pdgasignup.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1329956248http://) just sent me another batch of registrations from 3/21 - 3/25. List is updated.

Two weeks out and we have more sponsors than registered players..

thanks, ryan! and i cannot wait to come on over to your side of the state and see how you bend kids roll... i have heard so very many good things...

also... i am super digging the one round on sunday so i can get home in a reasonable fashion... it's what made this tournament possible for me in fact... you guys all rock...

... seriously, people... sign up! good hard work has gone into this event and we should do our part to benefit from it and show our appreciation by playing!!!

[Magilla]

Come on peeps....get signed up.

You know you want too...just DO IT!

Come one...Come all...to the Disc GO Ball!

:cheers:

[Matt B.]

Come on peeps....get signed up.

You know you want too...just DO IT!

Come one...Come all...to the Disc GO Ball!

:cheers:

I wish I could make it, Ryan and the Rebels crew always put on a great event! If you haven't been to one you really should go if you can.

[Sally W]

So excited for this tourney! *bounce bounce bounce bounce*

Looking forward to playing a new course in a kick ass town! I'll be over there on Tuesday for a job interview but won't have time to get in a fun round unfortunately :-(

Have I mentioned that I'm excited? :biggrin2:

~Sally

[emmarose]

So excited for this tourney! *bounce bounce bounce bounce*

Looking forward to playing a new course in a kick ass town! I'll be over there on Tuesday for a job interview but won't have time to get in a fun round unfortunately :-(

Have I mentioned that I'm excited? :biggrin2:

~Sally

i'm pretty sure we're gonna have a most excellent bend adventure en la casita de rach... and not to make everyone else jealous, but she makes the most awesome breakfast sandwiches ever!

... and hey, good luck with the job interview!!! knock their socks off, lady!

emma

[Pizzel]

Weather.com is forecasting snow and rain during the Disco Ball!

[emmarose]

Weather.com is forecasting snow and rain during the Disco Ball!

sure is.

luckily i've heard the weather in bend is about as predictable as the weather here in portland...

hoo boy.

[discVENTures]

Bend Pine Nursery, 3750 NE Purcell Blvd.

Disc Go Ball Course Map:
http://www.oregondiscgolf.com/course_maps/Disc_Go_Ball_2012.html (http://www.oregondiscgolf.com/course_maps/Disc_Go_Ball_2012.html)

Course Route is A - E, walkout to 1 - 9, F - I. The area has been developed since google maps last updated so the map doesn't show some of the new features including; a pond, parking areas, fields, entrance roads, etc. This map at least gives you the distances and general layout.

[Pizzel]

Quick question: Is there a noticeable difference in disc flight due to elevation differences between the Willamette Valley and Bend?

[Bullseye]

Quick question: Is there a noticeable difference in disc flight due to elevation differences between the Willamette Valley and Bend?

Yep. A lil bit for sure. You'll be throwing discs about 1-1.5 steps flippier than normal.

These results are not scientific: Your results may vary.

[mowens404]

Yep. A lil bit for sure. You'll be throwing discs about 1-1.5 steps flippier than normal.

These results are not scientific: Your results may vary.



I'm not sure if you are serious or not:chinscratch:. I have played in Bend a few times, never noticed a difference.

I can't wait to play in this tournament!:cool2:

[Matt B.]

I'm not sure if you are serious or not:chinscratch:. I have played in Bend a few times, never noticed a difference.

I can't wait to play in this tournament!:cool2:

It's true! I love pulling out some flippier stuff at altitiude.

[Sally W]

as someone who recently moved from Colorado and her home course being at 7,000+ feet (and my favorite tourny being at 10,000ft!) and moving to sea level, I will personally attest to elevation making a difference. It's taken me quite a bit of time to relearn my bag. But granted that was also a large change so it was definitely noticable but yes, there is a difference. I've learned to "club up" now that I'm throwing at sea level. My beat up sidewinder that was my go-to fairway driver at elevation is now too understable for most situations for me here at sea level or close to.

With Bend being at about 3,600 ft it won't be a night and day difference but you may still notice it for sure.

[mowens404]

as someone who recently moved from Colorado and her home course being at 7,000+ feet (and my favorite tourny being at 10,000ft!) and moving to sea level, I will personally attest to elevation making a difference. It's taken me quite a bit of time to relearn my bag. But granted that was also a large change so it was definitely noticable but yes, there is a difference. I've learned to "club up" now that I'm throwing at sea level. My beat up sidewinder that was my go-to fairway driver at elevation is now too understable for most situations for me here at sea level or close to.

With Bend being at about 3,600 ft it won't be a night and day difference but you may still notice it for sure.



interesting. i'll throw some practice shots before the tournament and see if they are different.

[discVENTures]

Many thanks to the Rebel army for all the hard work this week; Matt Murphy, Steve Corfield, Peter Belizi, Nate Anderson, Andrew McGettigan, Andy Clark, Adam Erlandson, Dan Leckband, Mike Ward, Janine Gunn, Travis Roehl, and Mike Finney.

Great job today! :yay::yay::yay::yay::yay:

The collars are poured and rubber tees have been temporarily installed. The baskets will be in by mid-week.

See y'all next weekend. :chug:

[Magilla]

Weather.com is forecasting snow and rain during the Disco Ball!


The forcast is looking up....

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Bend+OR+USOR0031


Get signed up........you don't know what your missing! :posting:

:cheerleader:

[Magilla]

Many thanks to the Rebel army for all the hard work this week; Matt Murphy, Steve Corfield, Peter Belizi, Nate Anderson, Andrew McGettigan, Andy Clark, Adam Erlandson, Dan Leckband, Mike Ward, Janine Gunn, Travis Roehl, and Mike Finney.

Great job today! :yay::yay::yay::yay::yay:

The collars are poured and rubber tees have been temporarily installed. The baskets will be in by mid-week.

See y'all next weekend. :chug:

:yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay:

:rockon::rockon::rockon::rockon::rockon::rockon:

Way to go Rebel Nation.......I was bummed that I could not be out there with you.
:waaah:

[spanky11]

Can we get an updated reg. list please?

Thank you
Jason

[discVENTures]

pdgasignup.com (http://www.pdgasignup.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1329956248) has not sent a registration update since March 30, so if you signed up before that you should be on the list. :posting:

[scottycb1]

pdgasignup.com (http://www.pdgasignup.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1329956248) has not sent a registration update since March 30, so if you signed up before that you should be on the list. :posting:



Ryan,

Im 99% sure im gonna come over with Shane and Kirk if there is still room. Please let me know, ill bring cash day of it thats cool with you, more open players the better right?

Scott Withers

[discVENTures]

Ryan,

Im 99% sure im gonna come over with Shane and Kirk if there is still room. Please let me know, ill bring cash day of it thats cool with you, more open players the better right?

Scott Withers

I will add you next update, please call ahead if your plans change.

Note the $5 late fee due at check-in. That'll fatten that Open purse for you guys. :nahnah:

[spanky11]

Ok thank you just making sure they took my money and I'm traveling a long ways so I don't want to miss out.

Thank you

Jason

[discVENTures]

Ok spanky's on the list.

http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/83673%2526565259755#MPO

[ned.blaze]

Where can I find a schedule with round start times and such things? Thanks

[Pizzel]

Hey, will the entire course be in the ground Friday?

[spanky11]

Haha thank you so much sorry for the inconvienence, can't wait for s great tournament

Jason

[emmarose]

Where can I find a schedule with round start times and such things? Thanks

good question! thanks, ned.

[discVENTures]

Where can I find a schedule with round start times and such things? Thanks

Schedule (http://www.discventures.com/DiscGoBallReg,%202012.pdf)

♠ Saturday
▪ Check-In/Late Registration: 8 - 9 AM (3750 NE Purcell)
▪ Player's Meeting: 9:30 AM
▪ Round 1: 10 AM
▪ Lunch: 12:30 PM
▪ Round 2: 2 PM
▪ Player's Party @ Midtown Ballroom (51 NW Greenwood Ave): 6 PM
♠ Sunday
▪ Player's Meeting: 9:30 AM (3750 NE Purcell)
▪ Round 3: 10 AM
▪ Lunch: 12:30 PM
▪ Field Games: 1:30 PM
▪ K9 Kings Dog Show: 2:30 PM
▪ Awards: 3 PM

[discVENTures]

Hey, will the entire course be in the ground Friday?

That's the plan.. The numbers holes will be all set, the baskets on the letter holes will be in no later than noon.

[emmarose]

Schedule (http://www.discventures.com/DiscGoBallReg,%202012.pdf)

♠ Saturday
▪ Check-In/Late Registration: 8 - 9 AM (3750 NE Purcell)
▪ Player's Meeting: 9:30 AM
▪ Round 1: 10 AM
▪ Lunch: 12:30 PM
▪ Round 2: 2 PM
▪ Player's Party @ Midtown Ballroom (51 NW Greenwood Ave): 6 PM
♠ Sunday
▪ Player's Meeting: 9:30 AM (3750 NE Purcell)
▪ Round 3: 10 AM
▪ Lunch: 12:30 PM
▪ Field Games: 1:30 PM
▪ K9 Kings Dog Show: 2:30 PM
▪ Awards: 3 PM

awesome! thanks, ryan.

really looking forward to the weekend.

[mowens404]

Anyone check the weather in the past few days? :biggrin2:

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Bend+OR+USOR0031 :drool:

[scottycb1]

Ryan,

Unfortunately I am going to have to pull out of the event. Got some fundage issues right now. Hope the tournament goes well, you guys always run great events. Looking forward to Pine Jam, Sorry for the late notice.

Scott Withers

[discVENTures]

Ryan,

Unfortunately I am going to have to pull out of the event. Got some fundage issues right now. Hope the tournament goes well, you guys always run great events. Looking forward to Pine Jam, Sorry for the late notice.

Scott Withers

Bummer. I was looking forward to seeing how your big arm would handle our 7,100 ft. layout. Average Hole Length is 390+.

[discVENTures]

Disc Go Ball is an ORDGC (http://nwdiscgolfnews.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8858) Qualifier!

This is an “opt-in” event. To be eligible to qualify for the ORDGC players will need to pay $10 prior to the start of the first round of play.

6 qualifier spots are available; MPO-2, FPO-1, MA1-2, FA1-1. Good Luck.

[Magilla]

Whoo hoo...those new Mach V's with an Orange powder coat sure look SWEET!
Cant wait for tomorrow.........

[Boomer]

Played the temp layout earlier and it's freaking awesome! Looking forward to an awesome weekend!

[Boomer]

Played the temp layout earlier and it's freaking awesome! Looking forward to an awesome weekend!

Did i mention awesome.

[discVENTures]

Great day on the high desert. Afternoon winds picked up with gusts to 25+ mph.

Results (http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/83673%25261660245861)

And now we party! Thanks's Rockin Dave's for the catering and Deschutes Brewery, Goodlife and Old Mill Brewerks! :cheers:

[discVENTures]

Even better weather day under some blazing hyzer desert sunshine.

Final Results (http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/83673%2526137477027http://)

THANK THESE SPONSORS!

2nd St. Eats
Bend Radio Group - 92/9 FM
Bend Research
Bend Ultimate
Brother Johns
Caldera
Caldwell Banker
Central Oregon Disc Golf Club
Cuppa Yo
Dechutes Brewery
Discraft
Flash Oregon
Flash Ink
Flip Flop Sounds
Fox's Billiards
Good Life Brewing Co.
G. Pollack Financial
Great Harvest Bakery
Great Northern Windows
Innova
John Kinder Ceramics
JD Platt K9 Kings
Keen Footwear
Newport Market
Next Adventure!
Old Mill Brew Werks
Oregon Spirit Distillers
Phoenix Inn
Pine Mountain
Peet's Coffee
Reed Pub Company
Steven O Designs
Strictly Organic
Rockin' Daves Bagel Place
THEM!
The Source
The Summit
Village Baker

[OneDarkRebel]

Another great tournament from Ryan Lane!!! Advanced Division final round was, I feel, an Epic Battle!! 20 birds between myself and Jason Carr in that round!! Jason Carr is something special so all the WA folks better watch out!!

[spanky11]

Must be Marcus, lol had an amazing time battling you too. Can't wait for what the season holds. If i ever get a chance this year I will head back to Oregon again. Love the tournament love the people and i had an amazing time. Can't wait for next year.

Thank you everyone

Jason

[OneDarkRebel]

Must be Marcus, lol had an amazing time battling you too. Can't wait for what the season holds. If i ever get a chance this year I will head back to Oregon again. Love the tournament love the people and i had an amazing time. Can't wait for next year.

Thank you everyone

Jason

Yep Jason, it's me! Again, congratulations on your win and I had a great time, well most of the weekend...chasing you down is quite a chore! I look forward to playing against you again, maybe at FSO...I'll play harder next time since apparently 1023 rated golf doesn't get the job done!! :bowing:

[spanky11]

That was a killer round dude, be proud of that. But yes he FSO is a great event lots of people come out and we would have a blast.

Take care Jason

[Bullseye]

Many thanks to Ryan and Gretchen for putting on another great event in Bend. I love coming over to visit you guys!

My favorite tourney moment? Watching the entire field gunning for a new basket by firing disc after disc after disc at a basket in the field. After a few rounds a finally a disc slams the chains and drops in the basket... and here comes Sally West running up to grab her new basket.

Pretty cool.

[Sally W]

I just want to send a HUGE thank you to all the Bend folks for throwing one heck of a tournament. Great course, Amazing players party, Great weather, a kick-ass group of ladies to play (and dance) with, and all you guys were pretty freaking rad too.

Hopin' that Bend jumps on the disc golf bandwagon and gets all 18 in the ground permanently!

Oh- and I still have a perma-grin from hittin that shot to win the basket. heehee!:biggrin2: I guess I have no excuses to not practice my putting now...

[Sally W]

Many thanks to Ryan and Gretchen for putting on another great event in Bend. I love coming over to visit you guys!

My favorite tourney moment? Watching the entire field gunning for a new basket by firing disc after disc after disc at a basket in the field. After a few rounds a finally a disc slams the chains and drops in the basket... and here comes Sally West running up to grab her new basket.

Pretty cool.

Weird- it was my favorite moment too :rockon:

[emmarose]

Weird- it was my favorite moment too :rockon:

damn. and i thought it was tearing up the dance floor to "baby got back" with that cute red head...

[emmarose]

... that was an exceptionally rad weekend (despite not winning... yes, i really do love winning that much :p especially when you get a beautiful handmade ceramic bowl as a trophy. zoe, can i have your bowl?)...

i will say this, too... bend straight up kicked my ass... i'm tired, everything hurts, i'm sunburnt (note to self: when traveling to bend in the springtime, bring the spf 100 for heaven's sake) and have pretty much no voice left (yeah, dance party... in case none of you knew, joey moro and sally west are exceptional company on the dance floor... those crazy ultimate kids... they thought they could dance)

gretchen & ryan, you guys put on a classy show... the trophies and extras and just really knowing your job and how to get things done. and i know there is a ton of people who put in a ton of work that i don't know, but i really do appreciate all of it.

and of course, rach... thanks for the house, the bed, the covers and the bacon. you are amazing...

... and i gotta mention this... sally and zoe blew my freaking mind... well played girls... that round on sunday with you two and cindy mcmayhem was quite possibly the best tourney round i've ever played... not rating's wise, but awesomeness wise... thanks, girls.

[LegoRules]

.

... and i gotta mention this... sally and zoe blew my freaking mind... well played girls... that round on sunday with you two and cindy mcmayhem was quite possibly the best tourney round i've ever played... not rating's wise, but awesomeness wise... thanks, girls.

Ditto on all points! :yay:

Cindy :)

[Sally W]

damn. and i thought it was tearing up the dance floor to "baby got back" with that cute red head...

Well damn, that was pretty epic. everyone needs an excuse to pull out the "butt move" yeah emma, you know what I'm talkin about. epic pro women's high five comin your way.

[Sally W]

... and of course, rach... thanks for the house, the bed, the covers and the bacon. you are amazing...

oh hells yeah. Remember- everyone has friends if they carry bacon in their pockets. Thanks Rachillin! You rock!

[Magilla]

Awesome time......But what else would you expect from a Ryan Lane run event?
:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

Played like crap..but got to play with some Girls....:wink2:
Of course THAT was my best round of the weekend. :headbang:

Cant wait for the concrete tees and those other 9 baskets to go in the ground.
:drool:

My sunburn MAY start feeling better one of these days....:slapface:

[bryan_luoma]

Unfortunately, I was not present to personally experience the well-oiled Ball.
However, from a distance, I was very impressed by the lighting fast results being published (sat and sun).
You're doing it right! Thank you!

[Pizzel]

Ryan, thanks for running a great event!:yay:

[mowens404]

Ryan, thanks for running a great event!:yay:



no kidding! that was so much fun! you guys don't waist any time and constantly have something going on. That is something that I really admire about certain TD's, they constantly have the crowd involved in something, no down-time. The ace runs, the ring of fire, the long distance, the MTA! everything was great fun. well worth the trip up from Portland, and you can guarantee i'll be back next year! Thanks Ryan!:yay: