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


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[/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]

Originally Posted by 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!

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

[ski2man]

Originally Posted by 3 Fingers

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]

Originally Posted by ski2man

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]

Originally Posted by Cerrgurry

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]

Originally Posted by ski2man

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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

[Cerrgurry]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by olydiscgolf

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]

Originally Posted by 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?

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]

Originally Posted by Cerrgurry

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!!

[Lyounger]

Originally Posted by Cerrgurry

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