Attention all golfers!!!
January 27th at Jericho Lake Park in Aurora, IL (where IOS #6 located) the Fox Metro Disc Golf Club of IL is hosting the 2007 Ice Bowl. For those of you who do not know, the Ice Bowl is an annual tournament held to raise funds for local food shelters or other charities.
This will be the first year our club has held this tournament (or any tournament for that matter) and we are excited.
Details are as follows:
2 rounds of 18 or more holes
first round singles with second round doubles based on highest and lowest scores within divisions being paired together for the second round
9AM start with registration starting at 8AM
entry fee around $20 to $25 and two canned goods for donation (still working on this one)
free disc and mini with entry (disc upgrades will be available)
$2 ace fund
$2 50/50 holes
CTP prizes to be given away
Pole Hole to be given away $1 a throw- proceeds go to charity
free food/ drinks for lunch
putting contest at lunch
PRO
ADV
INT
REC divisions
Mulligans will be available or $2 each prior to rounds- proceeds go to charity
MORE SPECIFICS LATER
any ?'s cubsfanatic023@aol.com
Someone asked if this event would be recorded; it will be. So if any aces are captured, they will be submitted to discgolftv.com. And DVDs of the event will be available to anyone who wants one. The club picks up the cost on that.
I'll post more information concerning that later... (hopefully on a Fox Valley Metro Disc Golf Club website.) :spam4:
If anyone is interested in any merchandise from the Ice Bowl this year, I will be placing an order for Tshirts, long sleeve shorts, crew sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts, hats, beanies, and towels.
As this is an expensive venture for a new club, there will not be a lot of extra merchandise purchased besides for entry and prizes. So if you want to make sure you get one, please contact me at cubsfanatic023@aol.com or foxmetrodiscer@comcast.net
The price list is as follows:
1)t shirt in grey or dark heather
XXL $10
XL-S $9
2) LONG SLEEVE SHIRT in grey or brown
xxl $11
XL-s $10
3) CREW SWEATSHIRT IN GREY OR BROWN
XXL $15
XL-M 13
4) HOODED SWEATSHIRT IN GREY OR CARDINAL RED
XXL $15
XL-M $13
5) HATS AND BEANIES $10
6) TOWELS $5
do we pay at the tournament or can we pre-register
I am currently working on getting my Paypal account set up to accept preregistraion, and will hopefully have it set up before the new year. I will also be taking checks in the mail as well once I get the prereg set up. Flyers will be going out at that time as well.
To bad the Tournies on the same weekend as The Big Chill.
sorry guys, I found out about the Big Chill after I had set the date with the Ice Bowl coordinators. I was figuring that with no football it would be a great weekend for golf. I know this doesn't help, Neal, but at least the ams can come and play both if they wish. It is so hard to find weekends that do not conflict with something else that is in driving distance. There is always so much going on now. It is like every time you turn around, someone is running a tourney somewhere around. It is a great thing, but at the same time very difficult to cater to everyone's/ wants at the same time.
I'll know better next year, though. I want to watch some of the guys at the Big Chill play!
*bump*
any more info on this?
Update 101
Set for Sat the 27 at Jericho Lake Park in Aurora
Entry fee $20 all divisions with 2 canned goods-- includes a DX disc, mini, and free lunch. Some Disc upgrades will be available- come early! $5 for pro and $8 for star
$5 fee for not bringing food
PRO, ADV, INT, REC others will be added if enough players
$1 ace fund
$2 mulligans
$1 throws for pole hole
Registration from 8-8:45
players meeting at 9
first round 9:15
lunch 11-12:30
including putting contest, throw for pole hole contest
free lunch
players meeting 12:30
second round 12:45
awards and pole hole finals 3:15
first round singles
second round seeded doubles (i.e. lowest score in division paired with highest score in division)
Preregistration being taken via mail at this point
Aaron Scott
236 s calumet Ave
Aurora IL 60506
I am working on getting online payment set up , but it will not allow me to set a dollar amount at this time. As soon as I can get this fixed, you all will know
do you know what tees everyone will play from for the first and second rounds?
What's for lunch?
Both rounds will be from the short tees
As for lunch, there is still a debate going on with this. I am awaiting the response from some possible food sponsors for the tourney, so it sould vary depending on what kind of bones I get thrown my way, I should know more by the end of next week. I have requests out for italian beef sanwiches, sub sandwiches, and pizza at this time. I am also trying to talk the members of the Fox Metro DGC to make and bring in some chili as well. As for drinks, let me know what you want. I was thinking coffee, soda and water.
AAron
I know that it will probably be cold out, but when playing in a tournament, I've noticed a lot of players (at least around here) don't drink a whole lot of pop. I see a lot more water, gatorade, powerade, that sort of thing. Hot chocolate maybe?
Good thoughts! I think you are right. Hot chocolate sonds great
I am now accecpting preregistration for the Ice Bowl on Saturday the 27th of January at Jerico Lake Park in Aurora!!!!!!!
Go to
http://www.SureToMeet.com/exec/gt/event.h,event=dbebfa9141fd questiand click on RSVP to sign up.
Any questions, let me know
AAron Scott
foxmetrodiscer@comcast.net
Disc Golf Magazine runs a photo contest every year. Some shops that sell discs, carry this magazine. The photo that reads "Honorable Mention: Abelardo Arenas Naperville, Illinois" is from me. The disc in that picture is one of my painted Misfits discs. :headbang:
I was already doing one of these discs for the Ice Bowl, to be given away as a prize. So the timing was pretty good. So a similar disc to the one in the picture will be given away at the Ice Bowl.
:black_knight_standing:
were is the big chill going to be at this year
Kenosha(UW Parkside)
Tom and I are taking Barry down.
Thanks goes out to Discontinuum for Promoting The Ice Bowl in their newsletter. :hello2:
I will second that thought!
News Flash!!!!!!
There will only be 18 holes with a few regular holes taken out due to extreme water hazards that are normally not there and a few will be added to make up the remaining 18. Holes 3, 17, and 18 will not be played. Rather, there will be 2 extra holes and 17 will become a safari from 17 short tee to 18's basket. Unless for some act of God, all the water goes away between now and next weekend.
By next weekend, it might just be frozen. That would make for some major skip shots.
Quote from: krupicka on January 10, 2007, 07:11:16 AM
By next weekend, it might just be frozen. That would make for some major skip shots.
Could also be some tough putts if you're putting off the ice..... :toothy11:
Quote from: Fox Metro Discer on January 09, 2007, 07:45:33 PM
News Flash!!!!!!
There will only be 18 holes with a few regular holes taken out due to extreme water hazards that are normally not there and a few will be added to make up the remaining 18. Holes 3, 17, and 18 will not be played. Rather, there will be 2 extra holes and 17 will become a safari from 17 short tee to 18's basket. Unless for some act of God, all the water goes away between now and next weekend.
:huh: I thought the Ice Bowl wasn't until the 27th
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The club is preparing the course a week before the Ice Bowl. And you wouldn't want to leave something like that undetermined, for the players.
I am currently more concerned about the water as I do not want players that throw their drives into the water, which is quite a large amount of the fairways and greens on these holes, to have their feet get wet and come down with some type of frostbite or hypothermia. This is the reasoning for the alternate pins at this time.
However, if the weather remains cold as it is supposed to become there is some merit to using the ice as a further obstacle on these holes. I will be definately considering this as well. It may come own to a decision a few days before the tournament itself.
Let me know what any of you think. I would be more than willing to take any suggestions. I sure could use some, I have begun to run out of ideas!
I think even with the ice you may want to stay away from it because even if you have someone sign a waiver saying they wouldn't sue should injury happen... it's always nice to keep everyone out of harms way. I would also imagine that even with a week's amount of time it wouldn't be enough to make the ice thick enough for everyone to walk on, and then you still run into the problem of people breaking through the ice and getting their feet really wet.
hole 17's tee to 18's basket definitely sounds doable.
I was just discussing this with someone and they had the same thoughts. Better to be safe than sorry. As I was out marking the putting circles today, I did notice that the water on three was down about five feet, so this hole may end up being doable for the tourney, the others do not look too promising.
As of today, lunch will be including:
lets try this again.
Lunch at this piont in time will include:
chili
soup-italian sausage ravioli - mom's best
sandwiches
burgers
chips
baked beans
water
coffee
gatorade
You're making putting circles two weeks before the tournament? Today's the 12th, right?
Here are a couple discs which will be given away as prizes...probably CTP prizes. Cosmic Blue & Red Skull (175 Orcs).
P.S. If you want a DVD of the Ice Bowl, send me a quick message with your name. I can always message you back when they are done. Fox Valley Metro is paying for it. It will probably be a double DVD set.
Just got another sponsor today. The Flying Fortress out of Appleton, WI. They will be coming down as a vendor for the tourney and to be a sponsor as well.
This gives us the folling as tourney sponsors at this time:
Flying Fortress- prizes
Fox Valley Park District- Pavilion, firewood, port-o-let
Eric Doty of www.ceroccollector.com- Innova Discatcher basket
DR Dye- custom dyed discs
IBEW local #461- shirts
Visual Impact Products- Walter Payton windbreakers
Walgreens Pharmacy- misc.
Fox Valley Metro Disc Golf Club of IL- prizes and lunch goodies
Abe Arenas- custom dyed discs, photography
After a generous donation from a few club members of merchandice, there will be a CTP on every hole for both rounds of the Ice Bowl. Some items include; Disc Golf DVD's, shirts, minis, some prototype/ first run discs, a 2005 CE roc, custom dyed discs, plenty of other plastic as well, LED glow sticks for glow rounds, stickers, as well as a Playstation with a memory card, 2 controllers, and a game as well.
All CTP's are free with entry.
Don't forget about the Free lunch time putting contest
Free lunch- soup, chili, and sandwiches
as well as the $1 throws for a new Innova DisCatcher basket! (all proceeds from this event go to Hesed House.)
There will also be 2 vendors at the tournament as well to help you stock up on any discs that you may want to add to your bag.
Hope to see you there!!!
True that ice would be dangerous, but I played the course last week and #17 long was a blast! My sidearm took two huge skips towards the basket, and I thought I was in great shape. After getting my stuff together I started walking towards the right side of the ice so I could get to the basket easier. But was very surprised to see my Wraith skipping and sliding back towards the left side of the ice about 10 seconds later! And I deuced #3 because of the ice as it slid to the basket. Oh well, I know you need to be safe.
Anyone up for a pick-up round from the long's during lunch?
BTW, don't do The Big Chill! Barry's gonna win anyway (odds) and you're not doing anything for charity! Come to A-town.
I would have joined you if I seen this earlier, Let me know when your out there again having no classes results in too much free time.
I just noticed they have the Ice bowl information on the park district site...(http://foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/facilities/vac/icebowl.html (http://foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/facilities/vac/icebowl.html)), are they going to do a follow-up after the Ice bowl?
I don't know if you got the email from Adam Camp about the media release, but they have gotten the word out to 7 local papers and a few tv stations as well. As for a follow up, I will definately be letting Adam know the results as well as final #'s on donations as well ( both monetary and food).
Also, if anyone has any gently used clothes they would like to get rid of them with you as well. Hesed House would live to have them.
I'm sure they'd LOVE to have them too. :-)
I saw a blurb in the Tribune last week for the upcoming tourney. Good job on the upfront work guys.
Thanks! Although I have to thank my contacts at the Fox Valley Park District for the blurb. They did all the work for the media release. I am hoping there will be more local coverage in the next week or so.
This tournament has been more work than I thought it would be, but also worth all the time as well. It definately makes me appreciate all the work the directors have done at the previous tournemants I have been to.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/nearwest/chi-0701170127jan17,1,7345760.story?coll=chi-newslocalnearwest-hed
Aaron! Send me your e-mail. Taferoo@comcast.net I can see that you are busting your arse to make things happen out there. I want to help as I can. If you need some salt for the tee-pads Sat. let me know. I've got some fine ground nice stuff that won't effect the grass around the tees. Looking forward to Sat.
Just got a few more sponsors today.
La Cabana restaraunt in Aurora is donating a dinner for 2
Visual Impact Products is donating 2 Chicago Bears Walter Payton windbreakers
Fox Valley Park District is donating some passes to the Vaughn Athletic Center/ pool
There are also some free oil canges for your car as well
Not to mention all the plastic, shirts, DVDs, and other misc. things donated by club members for CTP prizes
CTP on every hole for both rounds and entry for all of them comes free with entry!!!
Quote from: Fox Metro Discer on January 21, 2007, 06:59:11 PM
Just got a few more sponsors today.
La Cabana restaraunt in Aurora is donating a dinner for 2
Visual Impact Products is donating 2 Chicago Bears Walter Payton windbreakers
Fox Valley Park District is donating some passes to the Vaughn Athletic Center/ pool
There are also some free oil canges for your car as well
Not to mention all the plastic, shirts, DVDs, and other misc. things donated by club members for CTP prizes
CTP on every hole for both rounds and entry for all of them comes free with entry!!!
Great job, Aaron!
Give me a call next time, if you don't see me at the course. I didn't think anybody would be out today. My cell number is 312-485-4046.
:sign5:
What is the pre-reg situation like so far? I have a few friends who are thinking of playing and I was wondering if I should put a fire under them to pre-reg now if it's going to be close to full before sat. or just let them show up and pay.
Aaron,
Here is another sponsor:
http://jeffhopp.net/clippings.htm
http://jeffhopp.net/index.html
I'll give you the details when I see you this week. It's one of my artists we published in Gothic Light, 15 years ago.
Quote from: SIUFrolf on January 21, 2007, 08:09:01 PM
What is the pre-reg situation like so far? I have a few friends who are thinking of playing and I was wondering if I should put a fire under them to pre-reg now if it's going to be close to full before sat. or just let them show up and pay.
Looks like you should be able to just show up. There are surrently only like 8 people preregistered.
Quote from: glasspipe on January 21, 2007, 10:19:39 PM
Aaron,
Here is another sponsor:
http://jeffhopp.net/clippings.htm
http://jeffhopp.net/index.html
I'll give you the details when I see you this week. It's one of my artists we published in Gothic Light, 15 years ago.
Looks good Abe.
What is he donating?
I have not been able to get ahold of the guy that is supposed to be donating the basket for the Ice BOwl, so at thqis time I am sorry to say there is a possibility that there will be no $1 throws for a pole hole at lunch. Let us pray that it does show up though.
Not to worry fellow discers! Super Aaron has come to the rescue!
I have just gotten a Disccatcher basket and there will be one on site for the Ice Bowl.
Someone will go home with a new basket!
Quote from: Fox Metro Discer on January 22, 2007, 09:09:34 PM
Not to worry fellow discers! Super Aaron has come to the rescue!
I have just gotten a Disccatcher basket and there will be one on site for the Ice Bowl.
Someone will go home with a new basket!
Rock on :)
I was at the Disc Golf Alley (IDGETTS) club meeting over the weekend, and there were about 5-8 people there that raised their hand saying that they were going to be at the event (don't think any are preregistered), so there, at least now you know there will be a minimum of twice as many people ;)
Should be fun! My pre-reg goes out tomorrow and I just have to HOPE and PRAY that my back holds up for 36 holes.
Quote from: Fox Metro Discer on January 22, 2007, 08:02:58 PM
Quote from: SIUFrolf on January 21, 2007, 08:09:01 PM
What is the pre-reg situation like so far? I have a few friends who are thinking of playing and I was wondering if I should put a fire under them to pre-reg now if it's going to be close to full before sat. or just let them show up and pay.
Looks like you should be able to just show up. There are surrently only like 8 people preregistered.
We need to get you a spellchecker. :happy3:
My brain is faster than my fingers.
Bad news though. I cannot get the Disccatcher basket delivered to me in time for the tourney, so there is still a possibility that there may be no throw for a pole hole. Discndat said that they do not offer 2 day delivery on baskets unless I want to pay an extra $80 in shipping. Forget that noise!
Anyone in the area looking to sell a new basket? Here's your sellertunity!
With the cold weahter, the water on holes 3, 17, and 18 are no longer a factor. However, ice now is. Having been to the course over the past few days and with the weather forcast from noe till Sat, I am going to be playing all 18 holes with one extra hole for a total of 19 holes. The extra hole is about 270 with OB on the left and woods on the right of a rather tight fairway with a decline of about 6 feet from tee to basket.
What a nowel idea John!
Thanks!
Anyone, Bueller, Bueller, Bueller?
Quote from: Fox Metro Discer on January 23, 2007, 03:45:20 PM
What a nowel idea John!
Where is my decoder ring when I need it? ;)
I'll give you, "weahter," "forcast," and "noe" if you're typing fast. But "nowell"!? The "w" isn't even on the same row as the "v!"
Although, the 5 o'clock hour IS the Happy Hour. Maybe I should join you in a Corona. Maybe then it will all become crystal clear to me. :drunken_smilie:
sorry, I have a blue discatcher traveler (used lightly for setting up for display at a previous tournament), but no discatcher sport, which I think is what you're looking for.
Alright Abe I will try a little harder for you to spell better.
And by the way it is Red Stripe, not Corona! ;D
I am currently thinking of getting my M14 out of the garage and putting that one up for the prize. Not the best basket in the world, but you can still putt at it in your back yard!
I apoligise in advance for this newbie question, but what rules are there around the Mulligans you buy?
Is there a limit to how many you can use on a hole, or number of repeat mulligans in a row? Will they be counted up un the score card till it reaches the purchased limit or down from how many purchased?
Thanks,
Oz Disc Dude
I have a chainstar I can bring out if you need a basket for a temp. hole.
Regarding the throw for pole hole, you could have the throw be for a voucher and then have the unit shipped direct to the winner. Ship it with delivery confirmation so you are protected.
Probably a silly question, but have you arranged for the restrooms to be opened? Or maybe a Porta-let? How 'bout trash cans?
It seems like you guys are doing an awesome job on this, so you probably have those bases covered as well.
Mark,
Mulligans will work as follows:
you will be given a voucher for each mulligan purchased. When you wish to use one, (may be used on any throw- drive, up, or putt) inform your group and then hand it to the person with the scorecard. The mulligan used must be the shot taken, even if your original throw is better. I will be going over this with each person who purchases a mulligan as well.
The water is turned off in the winter at the shelter so the restrooms will not be open, but a port-o-let will be on site as well as garbage cans and picnic tables and a nice cozy fire to warm you up in between rounds.
I am still hoping to get a basket out for the tourney, I spoke with one of the vendors that will be there and he is going to try to get a basket there for me. If not, the voucher sounds great. Thanks for the idea ^_^
Is there any snow there?
About 2-1/2 to 3 inches on the ground. I haven't been there in about a week, but I suspect the snow is pretty well beaten down by now.
Are the teepads nice and clear?
Quote from: Tafe Hemler on January 25, 2007, 11:45:49 AM
Are the teepads nice and clear?
ditto on the question. I was out at Oak Brook today and didn't see some ice spots on the tee for hole 5 (otherwise they are pretty much covered with about an inch of snow), and I slipped on my drive. I didn't fall down, but it tweaked my knee just a touch. Definitely don't want to see anyone get hurt on Saturday!
Quote from: Tafe Hemler on January 25, 2007, 11:45:49 AM
Are the teepads nice and clear?
They will be, if they aren't already. I'll be out there later this afternoon, and tomorrow.
Also: I will be recording the tournament all day Saturday. If you are playing in a group ahead or behind the camera, and I'm unintentionally in your line of sight, just call out that you are shooting.
With fairways zigzagging back and forth, I might not realize my position in relation to your shot. Eventhough I try to keep it in mind all the time.
Abe, you know that even though is 2 words right? not one.
Anyways I got ahold of Eric Doty of www.ceroccollector.com and we are getting the basket after all. So good news!!!
The tee pads are all clear and there is a putting circle for the front nine as it stands right now. Hopefully I will be able to get out there tomorrow and finish the other 10 holes.
I'm psyched for this! I am going to Dicks sporting goods tonight to get some thermal socks, hand warmers and maybe some boots O0
Yay! I'm going! See ya there.
I would recommend something waterproof. With the warm weather, the snow melted pretty good and your feet will get wet.
I am pretty psyched myself. My first tourney and so much anticipation with it.Was out today marking the putting circles and getting everything ready to go.
There will be a nice warm fire going when you show up to keep you toasty b4 the round so we should be all good.
Can't wait ;D
Sounds good. See you all there.
Mark
O0
So is there a snow depth update tonite? It will still be pretty cold tomorrow I see...Is there usually an excessive amount of mulligans bought? Just wondering 'cause I dunno if I can afford any.
a few dpots of snow where drifts have caused depth to be about 4-6 inches, other spots with a covering and then others with none at all. Mostly just a covering.
First tourney I have ever run so do not know how many mulligans will be bought. Just trying to make $ for the food pantry.
Well run event and lots of fun! A pretty good turnout that should help you reach your goal.
Thanks Aaron and the Fox Valley Metro club. I'll attend your events any time!
Any results yet for this. I'd be interested to hear how it went
Great tournament! I won three CTPs (one on each hole, each round)! Matt Coynes(sp) won Pro which I played for kicks (I usally play AM1 and was playing it blind). Dunno after that though...Thanks!
Quote from: can't putt on January 27, 2007, 02:45:30 PM
Well run event and lots of fun! A pretty good turnout that should help you reach your goal.
Thanks Aaron and the Fox Valley Metro club. I'll attend your events any time!
I'll second that. Well worth the drive and the entry fee, and glad that we raised so much for charity.
i had a great time won 4 CTP's and (played ADV) was paired with marty sitko second round, we lit it up with a -16 for 19 holes. We were tied for first at that point and had to play off. I lost the win and trophy in the playoff but it was still really fun.
The event was run VERY well considering it was the first event put on by the Fox Valley disc golf club. Congrats guys! I only have one critique/comment/constructive criticism, and I know there were a lot of people that felt similarly... While the lunch time events were fun, the time in between rounds went really long given the wind and coldness. If it was summer-time I wouldn't have minded one bit, but I know it was tough for you Aaron to handle the incoming scorecards, get people going with lunch, then coordinate the $1 throw for pole and running the putting contest after that. I would probably recommend just having the lunch throughout the break and running the side events simultaneously. The fire helped keep us from completely getting frozen while we waited for round 2, so thanks for getting that going! The tarps over the side of the pavilion to block the wind was an EXCELLENT idea!
Awesome, awesome event.
Quote from: UMphreak on January 27, 2007, 04:57:32 PM
Any results yet for this. I'd be interested to hear how it went
Some of these names might be misspelled. Aaron can correct whatever I have wrong.
Pro:
1st - Matt Coyne
2nd - Tafe Hemler
3rd - (tied) Rob Merkel
3rd - (tied) Scott Klatt
5th - Adam Camp
Advanced:
1st - Marty Sitko
2nd - Jason Rose
3rd - (tied) Tyler Williams
3rd - (tied) Ryan Cooper
3rd - (tied) Joe Tomecek
3rd - (tied) Tim "Big Pimpin'" Pannell
Intermediate:
1st - Bryan Sullivan
2nd - Tom Pusateri
3rd - (tied) Ray Esquivel
3rd - (tied) Michael Esquivel
3rd - (tied) Corey Cibuls
3rd - (tied) Kyle Burnside
7th - (tied) Josh Younkin
7th - (tied) Bradon Kass (?)
7th - (tied) Markie Esquivel
10th - Jen Haug
11th - (?) I remember the person, but not his name (sorry)
11th - (tied) Kurt Krasinski
Rec:
1st - Eric Johns
2nd - Brandon Rosch
3rd - Tony Battisti
4th - (tied) Jesse Esquivel
4th - (tied) Martin Squier
6th - Scott Pitner
7th - Rudy Esquivel
Ray Esquivel won the Putting Contest.
I met a lot of cool people today. Very friendly players. Thanks to everyone for coming out. It was a blast.
THANK YOU to everyone that showed up. The 54 of you helped me exceed my goal of $200 raised for Hesed house by $300 for a whopping total of $500 raised as well as 250 lbs. of canned goods. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!
I cannot strees how great it is to have players like you that are willing to come out and help support such a worthy cause. It speaks volumes about the type of players we have in our area.
Congratulations to all the winners (everyone who showed up). I am sure the people that go to Hesed House for a nice meal will be thanking you as well when they get to eat a great meal because of all of you.
I also want to thank all of the sponsors who made it possible to put together 38 CTP prizes. One for each hole on both rounds. I wish I would have been playing so I could have won a couple of those prizes.
Bartel's auto repair for 2 free tune ups
WWW.CEROCCOLLECTOR.COM for the Innova Basket
Visual Impact Products for the 2 Walter Payton Windbreakes
Play it Again Sports ffor the 2 $20 gift cards
La Cabana restaraunt for a free dinner for 2
Abe Arenas for 2 custom dyed discs
Dr Dye for 2 custom dyed discs
Fox Valley Park District for the pavilion, firewood, and port-o-let
Flying Fortress of Appleton, WI for numerous discs and being a vendor
Gary Lewis for numerous discs and being a vendor
Leonardi's Furniture for monetary donation
Mr. Hopp for monetary donation
Adam Luxich for multiple discs and videos
Rob Merkel for multiple discs
Gary Camp for chili and lots of Leg work
Tyler Williams for lots of chili
Walgreen's of Oswego for supplies
On a more personal note, I am glad you all have said that the Ice Bowl went well. I was so nervous about this and did not know how to really run an event except from what I have seen as a player. I do agree that next time I should have lunch at the same time as the games, although I did want to give everyone a chance to warm up a little after their found. I did not think that by stopping play, you would cool down. Something to remember for next year's event!
I could not have run the event without the help of Gary Lewis and Dave Van DeLoo of the Flying Fortress though. They really hepled get the scores put together and kept everything running smooth before each round. Thank you guys!
I will get scores posted up some time later today. Lots of info to put together and get recorded.
Also, look in Monday's Beacon Newspaper. A photographer was at the tourney taking pictures and stated that there may be an article in Monday's paper.
If anyone has any suggestions for the future, let me know!!
Quote from: glasspipe on January 27, 2007, 11:05:56 PM
Quote from: UMphreak on January 27, 2007, 04:57:32 PM
Any results yet for this. I'd be interested to hear how it went
Some of these names might be misspelled. Aaron can correct whatever I have wrong.
Pro:
1st - Matt Coyne
2nd - Tafe Hemler
3rd - (tied) Rob Merkel
3rd - (tied) Scott Klatt
5th - Adam Camp
Advanced:
1st - Marty Sitko
2nd - Jason Rose
3rd - (tied) Tyler Williams
3rd - (tied) Ryan Cooper
3rd - (tied) Joe Tomecek
3rd - (tied) Tim "Big Pimpin'" Pannell
Intermediate:
1st - Bryan Sullivan
2nd - Tom Pusateri
3rd - (tied) Ray Esquivel
3rd - (tied) Michael Esquivel
3rd - (tied) Corey Cibuls
3rd - (tied) Kyle Burnside
7th - (tied) Josh Younkin
7th - (tied) Bradon Kass (?)
7th - (tied) Markie Esquivel
10th - Jen Haug
11th - (?) I remember the person, but not his name (sorry)
11th - (tied) Kurt Krasinski
Rec:
1st - Eric Johns
2nd - Brandon Rosch
3rd - Tony Battisti
4th - (tied) Jesse Esquivel
4th - (tied) Martin Squier
6th - Scott Pitner
7th - Rudy Esquivel
Ray Esquivel won the Putting Contest.
I met a lot of cool people today. Very friendly players. Thanks to everyone for coming out. It was a blast.
The one missing is
Int 11th- Jason Sternberg
Thanks Abe
Quote from: glasspipe on January 27, 2007, 11:05:56 PMRay Esquivel won the Putting Contest.
That was awesome.
Here are the official results
Quote from: Fox Metro Discer on January 28, 2007, 09:16:13 AM
Also, look in Monday's Beacon Newspaper. A photographer was at the tourney taking pictures and stated that there may be an article in Monday's paper.
Maybe Tuesday. The Beacon is doing a thing called QuickRead Mondays, starting today. The paper is half (or less than half) the regular size. The publisher explains the experiment in the editorial.
Great event Aaron and every one that helped put it together! I was really impressed with the amount of support everyone gave.
I think I win the dumbass award of the day though. I realized after my last hole that I had a mulligan in my pocket that I totally forgot about. When all the scores were posted I saw that I could have tied for 3rd with one less throw instead of 7th ::)
I was just out there to have fun so I'm not losing any sleep over it plus I did win this sweet 2005 special blend CE ROC the first round (1/795)
(http://www.ceroccollector.com/pages/2005-3/2005-3.jpg)
Quote from: Younk on January 29, 2007, 02:19:10 PM
I think I win the dumbass award of the day though. I realized after my last hole that I had a mulligan in my pocket that I totally forgot about. When all the scores were posted I saw that I could have tied for 3rd with one less throw instead of 7th ::)
Nah, you get the '07 January Sportsman award! You're just not used to HAVING mulligans during a tourney. Easy to forget about 'em.
We were just trying to throw something that was going to be a good time for the guys that came out to brave the weather. I know I had a good time. I was running on the energy you guys were putting out all day!
Thanks ro everyone again.
Aaron, this was from last Wednesday. I don't know if you saw this one:
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/dupagecolumnists.asp?column=johnson
Quote from: Younk on January 29, 2007, 02:19:10 PM
Great event Aaron and every one that helped put it together! I was really impressed with the amount of support everyone gave.
I think I win the dumbass award of the day though. I realized after my last hole that I had a mulligan in my pocket that I totally forgot about. When all the scores were posted I saw that I could have tied for 3rd with one less throw instead of 7th ::)
I was just out there to have fun so I'm not losing any sleep over it plus I did win this sweet 2005 special blend CE ROC the first round (1/795)
(http://www.ceroccollector.com/pages/2005-3/2005-3.jpg)
Nah, you must have heard of my doubles debacle. My partner and I used 5 mulligans on hole #8 and still took a 3!!! That's the mullette award for the day!! I bought six mullies all day and one of them payed off for me! Whoops. I did have a great time out there. My best memory is Aaron's son throwing farther than him in the buck-a-throw!!
It's great to see all this growth in an area that had no courses when I started playing. Keep it up guys. I will do whatever I can to help.
Quote from: Tafe Hemler on January 30, 2007, 08:29:01 AM
My best memory is Aaron's son throwing farther than him in the buck-a-throw!!
For anyone that wasn't there, this is Aaron's son.
(Also, here's a picture for you...taking 2nd in the pro division)
I'm interested in seeing the pix and maybe the DVD. Please post info here or please PM me to work it out.
Quote from: Younk on January 30, 2007, 09:30:41 AM
I'm interested in seeing the pix and maybe the DVD. Please post info here or please PM me to work it out.
I will. The DVD is free, and I'll include a CD of all the pictures for you. You don't pay for anything; not even the postage. The Fox Valley Metro Disc Golf Club picks up all the charges.
So I'll let you know when it's done, and I can send the package off to you then.
Thanks for coming to the tournament.
SWEET ;D
Thanks for the pic.
For anyone that hasn't seen it, Aaron's boy can sidearm a MTA Roc incredibly well.
I forgot about the DVD, that's cool.
Thanks go to the whole club for doing things the way they think they should be done and not necesarily the way other people do.
Seen some pics from the ice bowl in the Beacon News today!
Quote from: distantdg on February 01, 2007, 05:42:35 PM
Seen some pics from the ice bowl in the Beacon News today!
Yeah, right when you open it up. Page 3.
A nice picture of Tafe Hemler & Steve Schlak.
And a second good picture...of Ray Esquivel (looking like he's about to rob a bank); with Gary Lewis and me talking in the background.
Could someone hold onto a paper for me?
Thanks.
I got you, Tafe.
By the way, you (and anyone else who wants to) should show up to our next club meeting. It is on Feb 13th (Tuesday) at 7 pm at the Vaughn Athletic Center on Indian Trail in Aurora. We will be discussing some club bylaws and results of the Ice Bowl. After the meeting, there will be some open putting in the field house. We are goinbg to try to start having a putting contest with a traveling trophy for it as well.
Quote from: Tafe Hemler on February 02, 2007, 11:15:14 AM
Could someone hold onto a paper for me?
Thanks.
I bought a couple extra copies for you, and a couple copies for Ray; figuring you might not know about it.
I could bring them to the meeting (as Aaron mentioned in his post), or I could send them to you. No charge.
So just let me know.
I'll try to be there, but transportation may limit me. I want to join anyway.
If anyone has any pics they would like to share from the Ice Bowl, please send to
foxmetrodiscer@comcast.net
thanks again!
Quote from: Younk on January 30, 2007, 09:30:41 AM
I'm interested in seeing the pix and maybe the DVD. Please post info here or please PM me to work it out.
The Ice Bowl DVDs will be done by Thursday, and in the mail on Friday. This is a double DVD set.
A CD of the photos from the Ice Bowl will be included (for those who wanted it). There are over 100 pictures.
Jason, Josh, and Matt: you can send me a message with your address now. Scott, I have your address..and I'll include the CD of the pictures. Again, this is completely free. It's courtesy of the Fox Valley Metro Disc Golf Club.
The Ice Bowl DVDs will be mailed out tomorrow (Friday). I'll also be making a double DVD set of the Discontinuum Club Challenge at Jericho Lake. So I'll bring some sets of the Ice Bowl DVDs that day. If you want a set (totally free), just ask. I'll be the person working the camera. Or just ask any Esquivel. And he'll get one for you.
I also have a 3 DVD set of IOS #6. That's available too ( it's free, too). Just send me a message first, so I know how many to bring.
The Ice Bowl DVDs will also be given to everyone at the club meeting this Tuesday. (It was postponed last Tuesday due to snow). So you can pick them up there too.
Quote from: glasspipe on February 15, 2007, 02:05:55 PM
The Ice Bowl DVDs will also be given to everyone at the club meeting this Tuesday. (It was postponed last Tuesday due to snow). So you can pick them up there too.
Phew, now I'm glad I didn't try to make it out there. That would not have made me happy to show up and find out it was postponed! We'll see if I can make it next week, my schedule changes OFTEN.
Quote from: stpitner on February 15, 2007, 02:39:32 PM
Quote from: glasspipe on February 15, 2007, 02:05:55 PM
The Ice Bowl DVDs will also be given to everyone at the club meeting this Tuesday. (It was postponed last Tuesday due to snow). So you can pick them up there too.
Phew, now I'm glad I didn't try to make it out there. That would not have made me happy to show up and find out it was postponed! We'll see if I can make it next week, my schedule changes OFTEN.
If you happen to get there late, we'll be in the fieldhouse from about 8:30 till 10. Otherwise, we'll be starting at 7. Come by whenever you can; no problem showing up at 7:30 or 8:00 or whenever. The rooms have glass walls, so you'll see us down the hall.
And maybe starting next month (...or definately by April) some of us will be playing nightgolf after each meeting. So, you're welcome to come out for that too.
Thanks to any that saved me a paper. I got one. I guess I do putt nose up, eh?
David (my 4 year old son) was in Today's Beacon. The front page of the Second section. The picture took up hale of the 1st page. Pretty sweet! :o
For those who got the Ice Bowl DVDs, I forgot to mention that each DVD has around 20 chapters. Each hole is indexed (has its own chapter). So you can hit next on your remote, and it will take you to the next hole.
The other segments are also indexed.
(And Josh, the IOS #6 DVDs also have chapters.)
I just played Jericho Lake this morning for the first time since the ice bowl. I was surprised to find hole sponsorship signs, putting contest flags, and flags marking the path to and from the temp. hole still out there. I removed the signs and flags, but may have missed a couple due to the snow. I had nothing with me to pull the roofing nails from tee sign posts, so I left those for now. Aaron, do you want me to get these back to you or are they trash?
We were going to start getting the course ready for the club challenge next week. So, the thinking was that there was no harm in leaving the sponsorship signs up till then. And the flags, we were still putting from. Playing Around The World.
But no big deal, they were all coming down in a week anyway. I don't know if Aaron wants those or not. He can reply to that. But thanks for taking care of the course.
More pictures from the Ice Bowl were added to the Gallery last week:
http://foxvalleymetrodiscgolfclub.com/