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Disc Golf Related => Illinois Open Series => Topic started by: Bruce Brakel on January 07, 2006, 05:13:55 PM

Poll
Question: What name do you like for our September tournament at Jericho Lake in Aurora?
Option 1: IOS #6 at Aurora votes: 7
Option 2: IOS #6 Aurora Borealis votes: 9
Option 3: IOS #6 The Equinox votes: 5
Option 4: IOS #6 Jericho Siege votes: 4
Title: Name that Tournament
Post by: Bruce Brakel on January 07, 2006, 05:13:55 PM
After I did the sanctioning agreements I realized we put this one in September, very close to the first day of fall.  So I used my godlike powers as a moderator and shut down the other poll and close the topic.  I was trying to figure out how to delete the topic, but decided that was not anything I should do half-assed.  
Title: Name that Tournament
Post by: CEValkyrie on January 07, 2006, 05:17:13 PM
Chris Jerhico Open @ Auroura
http://www.chrisjericho.com/ (http://www.chrisjericho.com/)
Title: Name that Tournament
Post by: Bruce Brakel on January 07, 2006, 05:51:44 PM
So e-mail Chris Jericho and find out if he would like to be our name sponsor for $500.  
Title: Name that Tournament
Post by: Bruce Brakel on January 07, 2006, 08:14:28 PM
He can only say yes or no.  So I e-mailed him!   :lol:  
Title: Name that Tournament
Post by: Younk on January 09, 2006, 02:32:23 PM
"Battle of/at Jerico"

(maybe too religious)
Title: Name that Tournament
Post by: Dan Michler on January 09, 2006, 03:05:43 PM
we should have another poll where the question is "If you were the TD, what would you name the tournament?".  if i saw this poll on someone else's site i'd vote for the most ridiculous one probably which would explain why Aurora Borealis has so many votes.  In what way is the Aurora Borealis related to the disc golf tournament?
Title: Name that Tournament
Post by: Jon Brakel on January 09, 2006, 03:14:53 PM
Quotewe should have another poll where the question is "If you were the TD, what would you name the tournament?".  if i saw this poll on someone else's site i'd vote for the most ridiculous one probably which would explain why Aurora Borealis has so many votes.  In what way is the Aurora Borealis related to the disc golf tournament?
Ummmm...it's in Aurora.
Title: Name that Tournament
Post by: Dan Michler on January 09, 2006, 04:59:40 PM
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Quotewe should have another poll where the question is "If you were the TD, what would you name the tournament?".  if i saw this poll on someone else's site i'd vote for the most ridiculous one probably which would explain why Aurora Borealis has so many votes.  In what way is the Aurora Borealis related to the disc golf tournament?
Ummmm...it's in Aurora.
in that case lets go with   "IOS #6:  Aurora Snow"

Aurora Snow (http://www.aurorasnow.com)
Title: Name that Tournament
Post by: Chainmeister on January 09, 2006, 05:28:14 PM
Well, Aurora Borealis refers to a celestial phenomenon.  Since we are throwing discs into the air its got a bit, ok a small bit, of relevance.  However, if we go with Dan's suggestion, it appears that we will all have to throw minis based on the link he provided. :P  
Title: Name that Tournament
Post by: CEValkyrie on January 09, 2006, 05:41:29 PM
Oh yeah! Night putting. I think I might be able to make her a nice outfit outta minis & dental floss!
Title: Name that Tournament
Post by: adoni on January 09, 2006, 06:10:04 PM
Tradition wins .... all the other IOS events have been ..

"IOS #x at _____________ "  So I voted with tradition.  :D  
Title: Name that Tournament
Post by: SIUFrolf on January 09, 2006, 07:54:17 PM
Also, isn't Aurora the "City of Lights" so the Aurora Borealis, being a natural phenomenon dealing with light, would be a good choice.  Plus I think the logos for the tourney disc could be really cool.
Title: Name that Tournament
Post by: mirth on January 09, 2006, 08:50:01 PM
QuotePlus I think the logos for the tourney disc could be really cool.
ditto why I picked that one...
Title: Name that Tournament
Post by: discmonkey on January 09, 2006, 09:39:41 PM
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in that case lets go with   "IOS #6:  Aurora Snow"

Aurora Snow (http://www.aurorasnow.com)
If we name it that, will she come and play with us???  


...and maybe some disc golf too???      :P




*says edited by me. Did not edit. Accidentally hit edit instead of quote*
Title: Name that Tournament
Post by: CEValkyrie on January 10, 2006, 06:13:38 AM
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in that case lets go with   "IOS #6:  Aurora Snow"

Aurora Snow (http://www.aurorasnow.com)
If we name it that, will she come and play with us???  


...and maybe some disc golf too???      :P
:lol: I bet we could raise the entry fee if that were the case & a few other things may be rising if she were to attend.
Title: Name that Tournament
Post by: maa4208 on January 10, 2006, 06:15:18 PM
QuoteTradition wins .... all the other IOS events have been ..

"IOS #x at _____________ "  So I voted with tradition.  :D
What about Stream Shady or Fairfield Fairwell or the others?
My dad doesn't know anything. :P  jk
Title: Name that Tournament
Post by: pickax on January 11, 2006, 06:20:42 AM
QuoteAfter I did the sanctioning agreements I realized we put this one in September, very close to the first day of fall.  So I used my godlike powers as a moderator and shut down the other poll and close the topic.  I was trying to figure out how to delete the topic, but decided that was not anything I should do half-assed.
Not to be picky, but on the 2006 thread, Brett is showing Aurora in August and Streamwood in Sept.
Title: Name that Tournament
Post by: CEValkyrie on January 11, 2006, 06:30:21 AM
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QuoteAfter I did the sanctioning agreements I realized we put this one in September, very close to the first day of fall.  So I used my godlike powers as a moderator and shut down the other poll and close the topic.  I was trying to figure out how to delete the topic, but decided that was not anything I should do half-assed.
Not to be picky, but on the 2006 thread, Brett is showing Aurora in August and Streamwood in Sept.
Good catch! For some reason I picked up an old copy when I entered them. It should be correct now.  
Title: Re: Name that Tournament
Post by: Mukey on February 02, 2006, 01:16:02 PM
How about: IOS#6: A-Town Throw Down?
Title: Re: Name that Tournament
Post by: Bruce Brakel on February 02, 2006, 01:39:21 PM
Pluister was the first TD I know of hosting "Throw Downs" which I assume is a play on words on "hoe down" that works with the topography of his ski-resort courses.  So I'll give Pluister the Throw Downs especially since Aurora is flattish compared to Shanty Creek or Boyne Mountain. 

I was the first TD to come up with The Equinox but never got a chance to use it first.  Grrrr. 

I think the Streamwood event falls pretty close to the Sturgeon Full Moon this year.  Last year the Sturgeon was unsanctioned.  We definately played it, but I cannot remember where or with whom. 

The first IOSeries year Streamwood was The Streamwood Starter.  Then we had the Crystal Cruise and the Fairfield Fairwell [mispelled on purpose].  Last year Streamwood was not the starter and I kind of named it by surprise.  Jon and Brett didn't seem to care if it had a name or was just a number. 
Title: Re: Name that Tournament
Post by: Dan Michler on February 02, 2006, 03:59:43 PM
I thought STREAM SHADY was awesome cuz it reminds everybody of Slim Shady.  He relates to most disc golfers named Steve Mills, so that makes it awesome.
Title: Re: Name that Tournament
Post by: Bruce Brakel on February 02, 2006, 04:21:59 PM
Quote from: Dan Michler on February 02, 2006, 03:59:43 PM
I thought STREAM SHADY was awesome cuz it reminds everybody of Slim Shady.  He relates to most disc golfers named Steve Mills, so that makes it awesome.
Here, let me translate for anyone who cannot read tone into dan's posts: "The name Stream Shady was assinine.  M&M is the second biggest jerk I know from Detroit, and he has nothing to do with disc golf.  By coincidence only the biggest jerk in disc golf is also from Detroit."
Title: Re: Name that Tournament
Post by: Dan Michler on February 02, 2006, 04:57:07 PM
Ha!   ;D

I thought you were from IL originally though Bruce???   ;)
Title: Re: Name that Tournament
Post by: Bruce Brakel on February 02, 2006, 06:20:35 PM
Quote from: Dan Michler on February 02, 2006, 04:57:07 PM
Ha!   ;D

I thought you were from IL originally though Bruce???   ;)
I was from Illinois by the time I went to Michigan but I was from Michigan before I was from Illinois.  Jon is the only Brakel Brother originally from Illinois.  He was from Illinois before he went to New York and was still from Illinois when he came back. 

Title: Re: Name that Tournament
Post by: discmonkey on February 04, 2006, 05:26:19 AM
You know Eminem? :o
Title: Re: Name that Tournament
Post by: Bruce Brakel on February 04, 2006, 08:42:11 AM
Quote from: tsteward on February 04, 2006, 05:26:19 AM
You know Eminem? :o
No.  But I do know Steve Mills.