What a year it's been. We can't believe it's already October. There are still a lot of great days of disc golf and events ahead of us before the brutal Chicago winter hits. Get out there and enjoy them.
IOS #7 at Round Lake is on October 14th and 15th at Fairfield Park. This is the series finale and there are many divisional points' races up in the air. This event has been one of our largest since the series was established. We are expecting a full field of 100 players each day. Please preregister. Check www.brasscash.com for more details.
The 6th Annual Widdershins open will be held on October 28. This year it will be a two pool bring your own partner glow doubles event. Please bring whatever supplies you'll need for glow - flashlight for charging glow discs, glowsticks, etc. More details will be posted on the club message board.
Club member Mike Clark ran his first sanctioned event this past weekend. The Fairfield Fall Dubs was a great success and Mike did a great job. The weather was fantastic and it was a great warm up for IOS #7. Club member Chris Mukukenow aced hole #17 to take down the $100+ ace pool. Mike said the results will be posted soon on the PDGA Tour Page.
In September, the 2006 Amateur National Championships took place at the Toboggan course in Milford, MI. DISContinuum was well represented, with Sergio Correa, Shawn Comstock, Steve Slater, Adrian Guttierrez Jr., Juan Lopez, Ray Hill, Jaimie Blough, and Rocky Pebbles in attendance. Thanks for representing us so well and congrats to Sergio on a top 10 finish! We want to thank Discraft for supporting the Illinois Open Series. We'll be running another Am Nationals qualifier in 2007 for this must play amateur event.
The United States Women's Disc Golf Championship was held the last weekend in September in Peoria. Discontinuum members in attendance were Kira Brakel, Kelsey Brakel, Diana Brakel and Becky Brakel. Congratulations to all that participated. Special congratulations to National Champion Kira Brakel who won the <13 division! Kelsey finished third in Advanced and Diana took second in Advanced Masters. There are a few pictures in the Discontinuum Gallery. http://discontinuum.org/gallery/album24
DISContinuum is taking nominations for club officer positions. Brett Comincioli has been nominated for president. Tom McManus and Mike Clark have been nominated for Vice president. Allan Short has been nominated for Treasurer. Nominations can be posted on this thread-> http://discontinuum.org/forums/index.php/topic,2799.0.html or you can e-mail them to president@discontinuum.org Club elections will take place via e-mail, private message, or in person at the December club meeting. More details to come soon.
We are having a bag tag design contest again in 2007. The winner of this contest will receive a free 2007 club membership. Check this thread for contest details-> http://discontinuum.org/forums/index.php/topic,2792.0.html Submissions must be received by October 31st.
We are currently taking 2007 club memberships. Memberships are $15.00 and include a 2007 bag tag. Membership benefits are listed below. We hope you consider joining DISContinuum and supporting us in taking disc golf in this area to another level. Each year we strive to become bigger and better. You can join thru the club store-> http://store.discontinuum.org/, at any tournament or league, or you can mail the membership. You can mail memberships to Brett Comincioii, 1018 Lotus Dr, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073. Please make checks payable to DISContinuum DGC.
There are many benefits to joining the club. Please use them. Below are some benefits of the club.
1. Bag Tag Challenge
2. Invite to PDGA Sanctioned Club Invitational that is free to play if you are a PDGA member. $5.00 if not a PDGA member. (Date TBA).
3. Access to club member's only section on the message board.
4. $5.00 off a PDGA membership or renewal. (Must be a bundle of 10)
5. Free PDGA official's exam. ($10.00 Value) *Limited quantity. 1st come 1st serve*
6. Discounts on club merchandise.
7. 5% of items purchased from Marshall Street go back to club.
8. Leagues & tournaments.
9. Website
10. Member of one of the fastest growing clubs in Illinois
As we do every year we'll be submitting a bundle of PDGA memberships and submitting them near the first of the year. You save $5.00 when renewing thru DISContinuum Disc Golf Club. We'll send out a reminder in the November newsletter and there will be a discussion thread started.
We are looking for someone to take over the monthly newletter and spice it up with graphics. Anyone interested contact Brett at president@discontinuum.org . As usual we are always looking for subs to help run Sunday Doubles in Waukegan. Also, if you have any specific skills or ideas that you can contribute to the club let us know. We are dedicated in making DISContinuum the best club around.
Rule of the Month.
804.04--Falling Putt
C. Any throw from within 10 meters (32ft 10in.) or less, as measured from the rear of the marker disc to the base of the hole, is considered a putt. A follow-through after a putt that causes the thrower to make any supporting point contact closer to the hole than the rear edge of the marker disc constitutes a falling putt and is considered a stance violation . The player must demonstrate full control of balance before advancing toward the hole.
We hope to see you out on the course!
DISContinuum Board of Directors
President-> Brett Comincioli
Vice President-> Jon Brakel
Treasurer-> Allan Short
Secretary-> Dan Michler