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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4 events in Oregon,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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