2012 Next Adventure Amateur Championship

[Wog]

Registration is open today for the 2012 Next Adventure Amateur Championship.

Register at: http://www.4discgolf.com/2012NAAC
Waitlist at: http://www.4discgolf.com/2012NAAC-WL

Check out Disc Golf Scene (http://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/2012_Next_Adventure_Amateur_Championship) for more details including a proposed schedule.


Date: August 25-26, 2012 Location: Pier Park


This will be the largest Amateur ONLY event in the Pacific Northwest. The player's pack will be worth over $100 retail (we're still working on the details).
Format: 2 rounds on Saturday and 1 round on Sunday for all players. Update: New this year the Final 9 format will be available to ALL players in the event.

The top four players from all divisions will be invited to play an additional final 9 holes Sunday using a skins format for an additional $100 (scrip) "skin" per hole.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skins_Game


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Do I have to be a PDGA member?
YES and no. Advanced players are playing in an A-Tier event and the PDGA requires A-Tier/Supertour players to have a current PDGA membership. Intermediate
You do not need to be a member, but non-members pay a $10 fee to the PDGA in order to play in any PDGA sanctioned event.

Is there a cap on number of players?
We are increasing the number of players this year to 144. "Pool A" will consist of MA1 and FA1 and will have a maximum of 72 players. "Pool B" will consist of all other divisions and will have a maximum of 72 players.

Where can I see more information?
Check out Disc Golf Scene (http://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/2012_Next_Adventure_Amateur_Championship) for schedules, media and discussions of the NAAC.

http://www.4discgolf.com/image/cache/data/NAAC_Color_Final-320x320.jpg

Intermediate Registration List: http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/77862
Advanced Registration List: http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/77861

[chris7graham]

hope I can get in, I got to wait for check from college which comes next week or 2:pullhair:

[ski2man]

I am in!!! Pumped since I could not make the BSF...next best thing I think! Will be my first time at Pier Park as well. Gonna be tough to wait 3 months!!

[Tanya Spence]

All signed up and super psyched!!

You guys did a great job last year (:

[mowens404]

Hoping I can make it. This was my favorite tournament last year. Signed up for so many tournaments coming up i'm not sure if i'll be able to get the funds ready in time. Hopefully you guys will get my registration soon!

[Wog]

Update: New this year the Final 9 format will be available to ALL players in the event.

The top four players (based on scores from the tournament) regardless of division will be invited to play an additional final 9 holes Sunday using a skins format for an additional $100 (scrip) "skin" per hole.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skins_Game

[LegoRules]

Update: New this year the Final 9 format will be available to ALL players in the event.

The top four players (based on scores from the tournament) regardless of division will be invited to play an additional final 9 holes Sunday using a skins format for an additional $100 (scrip) "skin" per hole.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skins_Game

Wow that is so fickin cool. :rockon:

Cindy :)

[Joshua Olmsted]

I was wondering about hole positions, is it going to be all longs - all rounds or is there going to be some pin movement (**hope**)

[snap7times]

What are the pros supposed to do? :)

[Wog]

I was wondering about hole positions, is it going to be all longs - all rounds or is there going to be some pin movement (**hope**)

For the most part - Short on Saturday, Long on Sunday

[Wog]

What are the pros supposed to do? :)

Well besides the obvious of coming out and cheering on their favorite AM...


The Portland Art Museum has a special exhibit entitled 70 Years/70 Photographers

OMSI has a program called Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters

Fiesta Italiana is taking place at Pioneer Courthouse Square - You don't have to be Italian.

There is a Timbers game at 7:30 p.m. Saturday (vs Vancouver)

Isn't Portland Great!

[Jeff Hemmerling]

Well besides the obvious of coming out and cheering on their favorite AM...


The Portland Art Museum has a special exhibit entitled 70 Years/70 Photographers
OMSI has a program called Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters
Fiesta Italiana is taking place at Pioneer Courthouse Square - You don't have to be Italian.
There is a Timbers game at 7:30 p.m. Saturday (vs Vancouver)

Isn't Portland Great!Steve, you just received my vote for Post of the Month! ;)

[J Monette]

How are the skins going to work? I was looking at last year's final 9 and with just the four of us there was a push on all 9 holes. Will all divisions be competing together for skins?

[TreeLove]

What are the pros supposed to do? :)

Volunteer. Like the Ams do for the Pros! :cheers:

[Wog]

The "B" pool is now full. You can sign up for the waitlist at: http://www.4discgolf.com/2012NAAC-WL

The "A" pool (MA1, FA1, MM1) has 12 spots left. Don't delay!

http://www.4discgolf.com/2012NAAC

[Wog]

Current waitlist: http://4discgolf.com/reports/waitlist.php?pid=aWSK

[Wog]

Current Registration List - Simplified
http://j.mp/2012NAAC

[lankdogg]

My appologies. I must have 'fat fingered' my entry form. My PDGA # is actually 22453, not 22454. I'm an Oregonian, never even been to NC, lol. And after looking at the reg list I think Mr Florence probably did the same. He's from Gresham, not CA. Once again, sorry bout that.

Jerimie

[Wog]

Open registration is now closed. Please join the waitlist if you want to play in this year's NAAC. There is no cost to be on the waitlist, however, when notification of an opening occurs you will only have a limited time to sign up for the event and you will need to pay at that time.

If you need to make changes, or decide you must drop from the event you will need to contact us via e-mail ONLY. The best e-mail address is tds@fireflydiscgolf.com

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus Using ForumTouch for Android

[spanky11]

ok so i would like to be on the waitlist but it wont let me sign up, not sure what i have to do. But please put me, jason carr #51083 on the waitlist. or let me know how to do it myself
thank you

[Wog]

Jason, I'm not sure what issue you might be having trying to sign up. Others are signing up without a problem. We do have live help online so you might try that while you are on the site.

[Sam]

Yeah... I can't find where to register for the Waitlist and the link in the first post goes to Product Not Found. I hope my PM will suffice to get me on the list.

Thanks! :cheers:

[Wog]

THE ONLY WAY to get on the waitlist is using the waitlist form on 4DiscGolf.com. PMs, e-mails, facebook posts, AIM, Live Chat, e-harmony, USPS and UPS requests to get on the waitlist will be ignored. The URL is listed twice previously, but for those that can't find it here it is again. http://www.4discgolf.com/2012NAAC-WL

[Sam]

Thank you. Done.

By the way... you can ignore that message I sent you on e-Harmony.

[ahukingacehole]

I am just curious, how does the NAAC defines a amateur?

[Bullseye]

I am just curious, how does the NAAC defines a amateur?


My guess would be... the exact same way the PDGA does:

From the rulebook:


2.4 Pros Playing Am

A. Pros rated less than 970 may now compete in Amateur divisions offered at PDGA A, B, and C Tier events, for which they qualify based on player rating, age, and sex.

(1) Pro Men and Women
< 970 can play Advanced (MA1)
< 935 can play Intermediate (MA2)
< 900 can play Recreational (MA3)
< 850 can play Novice (MA4)

< 935 can also play Advanced Master (MM1) if they are of Masters age
< 900 can also play Advanced Grandmaster (MG1) if they are of Grandmasters age

(2) Pro Women only
< 850 can play Advanced Women (FW1)
< 800 can play Intermediate Women (FW2)
< 750 can play Recreational Women (FW3)

[Wog]

Thank you. Done.

By the way... you can ignore that message I sent you on e-Harmony.

Good thing, not sure how I would have explained THAT to my wife.

[Wog]

My guess would be... the exact same way the PDGA does:


Thanks Jeff. You are 100% correct!

[CarlitosBonitos]

I am just curious, how does the NAAC defines a amateur?

An Adam Cooney registered as a 971 rated player, bring it on Shaun, get on the waitlist... :whistler:

[Sam]

Are you really allowing one person to be on the waitlist twice for two different divisions?

[Bullseye]

An Adam Cooney registered as a 971 rated player, bring it on Shaun, get on the waitlist... :whistler:

I'm not exactly sure what you mean by this... but Adam Cooney is a registered Amateur. With that said, he could be rated 1050 and still play the NAAC as long as he has never accepted cash (which would automatically flip him to Pro status).

The 970 threshold is only for Pros who step back down to Am for one reason or another.

[CarlitosBonitos]

[QUOTE=Bullseye;122396]I'm not exactly sure what you mean by this... but Adam Cooney is a registered Amateur. With that said, he could be rated 1050 and still play the NAAC as long as he has never accepted cash (which would automatically flip him to Pro status).

The 970 threshold is only for Pros who step back down to Am for one reason or another.[/QUOTE

I failed to think about the Pro vs Amateur Status aspect , I appreciate you pointing that out! I will now go back to practicing putting as that is the only way I can have a chance against 971 rated players, j/k

[mowens404]

[QUOTE=Bullseye;122396]I'm not exactly sure what you mean by this... but Adam Cooney is a registered Amateur. With that said, he could be rated 1050 and still play the NAAC as long as he has never accepted cash (which would automatically flip him to Pro status).

The 970 threshold is only for Pros who step back down to Am for one reason or another.[/QUOTE

I failed to think about the Pro vs Amateur Status aspect , I appreciate you pointing that out! I will now go back to practicing putting as that is the only way I can have a chance against 971 rated players, j/k

Don't be scared now. "Fear of any kind is the number one enemy of all golfers, regardless of ball-striking and shot-making capabilities." -Jack Nicklaus. The only difference between your average 900 rated golfer and your 970 rated golfer is the confidence that they will or won't make the shot. but... a little putt practice never hurts.:wink2:

[Bluedisc]

:chinscratch:
Any possibility of seeing the wait list for intermediate? I'm curious how far down the list a friend is....
Thanks!

[LegoRules]

:chinscratch:
Any possibility of seeing the wait list for intermediate? I'm curious how far down the list a friend is....
Thanks!

http://4discgolf.com/reports/waitlist.php?pid=aWSK

[ChurchDiscGolf]

I need info for NAAC Players pack!! Im feenin bad and need new info :) Someone help me!! :chug: :explode:

[M.Parker]

I need info for NAAC Players pack!! Im feenin bad and need new info :) Someone help me!! :chug: :explode:

copied this from another site. keyword tentative.
"Tentative discs for the player's pack.
Each player will receive a total of three premium discs for 2012, one disc from each manufacturer.

1) Latitude Gold Line Halo or River
2) Discraft Z Surge or ESP Buzzz or Cryztal Challenger or Crystal Nuke
3) Innova Blizzard Katana or Pro Destroyer or Champion Leopard, or Star Teebird"

[Sam]

Any movement on the wait list?

[Sean Johnson]

Second this question. /\/\ I'm #2 on the wait list and wondering what the odds are that a spot will open (from your previous experience).

[dg_junkie]

I'm on the waiting list at #6, Robby McCall. If it matters at all and I know I haven't paid for anything yet, but I just wanted to add my PDGA#. Didn't have it at the time but anywho, 54264. Thanks!

Fingers crossed to seeing some movement on that wait list!

[whalekillah]

Any movement on the wait list? (fingers crossed)

[Sean Johnson]

FYI (from their page)-

UPDATE: Registration for this event is closed. There are currently 11 spots that will be filled from the current waitlist. Invitations to sign up from the wait list will be sent in the first week of August. After that we will fill any cancellation spots from the wait list. The wait list is a first come, first served system, however, the tournament directors reserve the right to fill pools and divisions evenly.

I'm #2 and have not heard anything as of yet.

[Snoopy]

FYI (from their page)-

UPDATE: Registration for this event is closed. There are currently 11 spots that will be filled from the current waitlist. Invitations to sign up from the wait list will be sent in the first week of August. After that we will fill any cancellation spots from the wait list. The wait list is a first come, first served system, however, the tournament directors reserve the right to fill pools and divisions evenly.

I'm #2 and have not heard anything as of yet.

They sent out emails last night....I got in YEAH!

[DiscGolfBend]

Had to bail on the tourny.....:waaah: Hopefully whoever takes my place has a great time and may their weekend be filled with birdies and tree love!!!:trophy:

[Sam]

Might have been me who got in, Travis. I did get an email and text from Ryan on Friday and I am in. Cannot wait for this one since I missed it last year.

[couve discer]

What will the layout be?
Short, Long, Winter?
or half longs saturday and long sunday?

[DirtieHippie]

What will the layout be?
Short, Long, Winter?
or half longs saturday and long sunday?

I could be wrong but I am pretty sure it will be the same as the previous two NAACS: All short for the two rounds on Saturday and all long for the final round on Sunday.

[Wog]

Pier Park will be closed Saturday and Sunday to the general public in order to make way for the Northwest's largest amateur ONLY disc golf tournament. Feel free to come out and watch if you haven't already signed up to play. It should be a blast.

The Player's Packet is almost complete. It includes, one Innova, one Discraft, and one Latitude disc. A commorative glass, a pair of NAAC socks, a Sport-Tek® - Tricolor Shoulder Micropique Sport-Wick® Polo shirt, and a mini disc bottle opener.

This year, in addition to the real life tournament, we're also running a fantasy NAAC tournament. We've partnered with PlayFantasyDiscGolf.com to run a separate fantasy sports based event. Participation is free and prizes will be awarded during the award ceremony at the NAAC. To register for your free account and join the tournament, go to www.playfantasydiscgolf.com. Register your account and then click "Leagues" and "Find a League". Then enter the invitation code, "BA3C69OC". First place will get an Innova Traveler basket so make sure you join the fun!

You don't have to be a player in the event but you do have to be present at the awards ceremony to win!

[Wog]

From SportsZoneMedia.com


Disc Golf's 2012 Next Adventure Amateur Championship in Portland this Weekend

Posted by KC Dermody (http://sportszonemedia.com/author/kc-dermody/) in Sports News (http://sportszonemedia.com/category/sports-news/) | 0 comments (http://sportszonemedia.com/2012/08/disc-golfs-2012-next-adventure-amateur-championship-in-portland-this-weekend/#respond)
http://sportszonemedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/mthood.jpg (http://sportszonemedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/mthood.jpg)The 2012 Next Adventure Amateur Championship (http://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/2012_Next_Adventure_Amateur_Championship) will take place this weekend, over August 25-26, in Portland at the Pier Park Disc Golf Course. Firefly Disc Golf is helping to not only provide a valuable service to the disc golf community, but to promote the great sport of disc golf in a number of different ways including putting on some of the best tournaments in the region.
This event was added to the PDGA (http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/77861) Supertour schedule, making the NAAC one of four events in the Pacific Northwest at that level. This PDGA sanctioned A-tier event has been one of the most talked about disc golf tournaments in the area, and this year’s will include 144 players, selling out nearly two months in advance.
For those who weren’t able to register in time, or who just have an interest in disc golf, this will be an excellent event just to come find out what the sport is all about, and possibly pick up some tips by watching some of the more experienced disc golfers out on the course.
According to the DGR (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=55) site, Pier Park offers a beautiful course in the city park with “200 foot Douglas Firs that come into play on almost every hole.” This is a well-maintained, challenging course with a wide variety of holes to keep players entertained.
The park (http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/finder/index.cfm?PropertyID=513&action=ViewPark) itself is located in the St. Johns neighborhood of Portland and includes a playground, water fountain and splash area, tennis courts, pool and even a skate park.
The tournament will kick off with Pool B players teeing off at 8 a.m. for round one, with Pool A players teeing off at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Sunday’s Final Round for Pool A will begin at 9 a.m., with the Final Round for Pool B at noon. The Final 9 will take place at 3:30 p.m. with the top four Advanced players followed by dinner and a concert at 5 p.m., and finally an Awards ceremony at 6 p.m. followed by a Raffle at 6:30 p.m.
Come out and join the fun this weekend at Pier Park!


http://sportszonemedia.com/2012/08/disc-golfs-2012-next-adventure-amateur-championship-in-portland-this-weekend/

[lankdogg]

Great. Its still two full days away and I already have insomnia, lol.....I start counting sheep, but they just turn into bidie putts, and since im dreeeeaming, .... they all go in. You would think thats a good thing, but ive never had a Birdie putt I wasnt anxious about, thus......uhg. A little hot/Nyquil tody might be in the cards.

[Sam]

Is the schedule found here (http://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/2012_Next_Adventure_Amateur_Championship) still accurate?

[DGOD! Disc Golf]

a Sport-Tek® - Tricolor Shoulder Micropique Sport-Wick® Polo shirt

Damn! That sounds like a nice shirt...

[CarlitosBonitos]

Damn! That sounds like a nice shirt...

http://www.sanmar.com/sanmar-servlets/CatalogBrowser?id=8192191&prodimage=imglib/catl/2012/f9/ST658_BlackIronGreyWhite_Model_Front_062612.jpg&swatch=Black%2FIron Grey%2FWhite&top=Y

[Wog]

http://gallery.mailchimp.com/b4f7767b6e03751e1b588bac4/images/2012_Logo_320.png
Just a few hours until player's start teeing off for the 2012 Next Adventure Amateur Championship. Here's what you need to know for the weekend.


Pool A is Advanced Men, Advanced Women and Adv. Masters
Pool B is Intermediate Men, Intermediate Women and Adv. Grandmasters
Pool B check-in runs from 7:00-7:30 a.m.
Pool A check-in runs from 10:00-10:30 a.m.
All players will receive their player's pack after their first round
The baskets will all be in the short positions on Saturday
The baskets will all be in the long positions on Sunday
There will be approximately 2.5 hrs between rounds on Saturday
Lunch is not provided on Saturday
Next Adventure is providing Lunch and Dinner on Sunday
Tournament Central is at the shelter at approximately 9999 N James St
Players that finish in the top 50% will receive a scrip certificate to Next Adventure in an amount proportional to how well you finish. You can redeem your scrip during normal business hours at Next Adventure
You can download the Player's Guide here (http://4discgolf.com/PlayersNotes2012.pdf) with the full schedule and tournament notes
Guests and caddies are welcome to join you for the festivities on Sunday
The final 9 competition is a skins match for the top four players from the weekend regardless of division
Everyone has been entered into the ace pot worth $1,500 in script to Nexgt Adventure
The award ceremony is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Sunday
The final raffle for tons of prizes including a VooDoo Disc Golf bag and a Discatcher Basket will be immediately following the award ceremony and you must be present to win.
Sign up for www.playfantasydiscgolf.com (http://www.playfantasydiscgolf.com./) using the invitation code, "BA3C69OC" for a chance to win a Innova Traveler basket.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, keep practicing!

[Wog]

Is the schedule found here (http://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/2012_Next_Adventure_Amateur_Championship) still accurate?
I think so. Please compare it to the Player's Guide here (http://4discgolf.com/PlayersNotes2012.pdf)

[Wog]

Anyone wanted to preload or preview the Official NAAC Mobile App. Here's the link: http://4discgolf.com/mobile/naac.html

You can even view it if you don't have a mobile app device, just click on it in your browser, then resize your browser to get a feel for how it would look on a phone.

[emmarose]

will hood to coast runners affect getting to pier park this weekend? anyone know? maybe i'll just google that myself...

[InfamousButcher]

So stoked for this weekend! This was my first tournament last year and it was a BLAST.:yay::yay:

[jarednfischer]

will hood to coast runners affect getting to pier park this weekend? anyone know? maybe i'll just google that myself...

I live out highway 30 in Columbia City and it barely affected my commute last year. There isn't much traffic that early in the morning on a weekday. I just get in the far lane to give them space and traffic runs pretty smoothly. It was smooth even this morning when I was coming to work.

[LegoRules]

Check out the NACC blog Dan Carpenter posted today.

http://nextadventure.net/community/

[Matt B.]

A-tier, huge field, huge payout, huge Ace-pot at this event but no chatter two days later?

Other than the results confirming my suspicion that we have reached a state of permanent sandbagging and adamant refusal to ever move up in Oregon, I have no idea how the weekend went.

Anybody?

[CarlitosBonitos]

A-tier, huge field, huge payout, huge Ace-pot at this event but no chatter two days later?

Other than the results confirming my suspicion that we have reached a state of permanent sandbagging and adamant refusal to ever move up in Oregon, I have no idea how the weekend went.

Anybody?

There is some good chatter over at Disc Golf Scene, but it was an amazing tournament, awesome food and a pretty cool players pack, the shirts are great! The live score cards and round ratings on the LCD's were Super Rad.

[blaineT]

It was a great tournament, I didn't notice any significant backups. Awesome player's pack, phenomenal technology presence. I was impressed by not only the effort put into the tournament, but the intelligent planning and preparation done beforehand to set it up for success.

The top 4 of the MA2 field not being rated or PDGA current was awkward but I doubt the PDGA is going to sack up and force a membership to be purchased whenever you cash over the membership cost, and reduce your prize by that amount.