2004 ILLINOIS OPEN SERIES

[jim]

Very concise!

A couple of questions:
-where is the byron ice bowl? willowbrook country club in willowbrook, IL or somewhere in michigan? - OOPS - NEVER MIND, JUST SAW at the bottom THAT IT IS NEAR FLINT, MI

-is the illinois open finale in round lake still going to be a discontinuum event? if so, i missed where it said anything about discontinuum

[Jon Brakel]

Very concise!

A couple of questions:
-where is the byron ice bowl? willowbrook country club in willowbrook, IL or somewhere in michigan? - OOPS - NEVER MIND, JUST SAW at the bottom THAT IT IS NEAR FLINT, MI

-is the illinois open finale in round lake still going to be a discontinuum event? if so, i missed where it said anything about discontinuum

Just another oversite by the web meister. I have my own "update" list of things I need to update on the site the next time I update it.

[Jon Brakel]

The buzz on the series is starting to grow. I'm getting quite a few e-mails from people that I don't know and some that I do. I had set the name of the final leg as The Fairfield Fairwell as a play on Fairfield and Farewell. But it is in the PDGA as The Fairfield Farewell, so now I can get an idea of where someone heard about it.  

[CEValkyrie]

The buzz on the series is starting to grow. I'm getting quite a few e-mails from people that I don't know and some that I do. I had set the name of the final leg as The Fairfield Fairwell as a play on Fairfield and Farewell. But it is in the PDGA as The Fairfield Farewell, so now I can get an idea of where someone heard about it.  

That is fantastic to hear!!!

The word is spreading fast. Rould Lake & Crystal Lake leagues know about the series. Thre were a few dozen Illinois Ams at the Milwaukee Ice Bowl that know as well.

We will be advertising intensly over the next few monthes leading to the Streamwood Starter. Anyone interested in posting flyers, let me know.

Thanks
Brett

[shawn]

Look for some tough USDGC style holes @ the Fairfield Finale on the Pro/Advanced day.

Are you planning on having 6 miles of rope or string to define fairways?  

Sounds like fun

[Bruce Brakel]

Look for some tough USDGC style holes @ the Fairfield Finale on the Pro/Advanced day.

Are you planning on having 6 miles of rope or string to define fairways?  

Sounds like fun

Expect about 2000 feet of yellow rope:

O.b. zones to the right of basket 3 and left of basket 4, hole 5 becomes an island hole with a 100 foot diameter green, a long o.b. line seperates hole 12 from hole 18 and the hole 12 swamp is out of bounds for holes 12 and 18.  This will speed play as well as make the course more interesting to play.

We might have some additional o.b. at Crystal Lake and Stramwood too.  We talked about it but did not finalize anything.  Might depend on how soon I buy the rope.

[tree]

I'm getting excited about this series too.    

[CEValkyrie]

The Ace Pool Fee will be $2.00 at the Streamwood Starter.  

[Jon Brakel]

The Illinois Open Series flyer is done. Someone please help proof read and make recommendations for future revisions.

[damonshort]

The Illinois Open Series flyer is done. Someone please help proof read and make recommendations for future revisions.

Looks good. I'd separate the line about the Fairwell presented in association...
in a bit smaller type so it all fits on one line and then put Discontinuum in boldface.

also, having a period after '9:20' and 'meeting' but not 'thereafter' is inconsistent, but I'd leave em all off entirely or maybe use dashes. Maybe a dash after 'division' under the 1st bullet for 'Format'.

blank line before "Contact:", but I see you're running out of space    

[CEValkyrie]

The flyer looks good. I did not find any mistakes. Thanks Jon!!

[CEValkyrie]

Last year we had 95 players attend the 2003 Illinois Open @ Round Lake. Unfortunately, we had to turn away approximately 20 players due to lack of holes for that one day tournament. We then realized that Northern IL is in need of more disc golf events & that is why we've put together the 2004 Illinois Open Series, so no one gets turned away.

We have been planning these events since September of 2003. It's taken a ton of work getting all 3 parks ok'd, scheduling, format, sanctioning agreements, website and flyers done. We have now moved on to the publicity stage.

Our goal is to have 540 players attend the 3 tournaments. Over the next few monthes flyers will be posted at courses and tournaments. We are dedicated to running great tournaments. Only 4 monthes until the Streamwood Starter .

Please help & post a flyer at your local course or league. Be part of the first and largest series in IL. Thank you.

http://discontinuum.org/forums/index.php?a...e=post&id=10915

[Jon Brakel]

Looks good. I'd separate the line about the Fairwell presented in association...
in a bit smaller type so it all fits on one line and then put Discontinuum in boldface.

also, having a period after '9:20' and 'meeting' but not 'thereafter' is inconsistent, but I'd leave em all off entirely or maybe use dashes. Maybe a dash after 'division' under the 1st bullet for 'Format'.

blank line before "Contact:", but I see you're running out of space  

Thanks for the input Damon. I updated the flyer. http://discontinuum.org/forums/index.php?a...e=post&id=10915

[airspuds]

a good thing for the website would be to keep a tally
of people who pre reg

yes it was a shame to turn people away
but  that should educate players
they should pre reg in advance
it should be a learning experience for them
i think my bro was one of the last in
i was pre reg  we drove together
COMMITT to playing  no fence waffle
ohh  its raining forget it

just an idea   reward the pre regs
maybe a chance in a raffle for something for all the events

keep up the good work

[airspuds]

how much does kinko's charge to laminate a page ?

[CEValkyrie]

how much does kinko's charge to laminate a page ?

I'm not for sure Mike. I have my wife laminate at school. I have also used the clear pockets & tape around them. They hold of for a long time.

[Bruce Brakel]

how much does kinko's charge to laminate a page ?

About a buck, around here, if you are doing several pages.  They charge by the foot and it depends on how good your person is at organizing your pages.  

[Jon Brakel]

The Illinois Open Series has been upgraded to an AM B tier/Pro C tier!

[CEValkyrie]

New info. Am B-Tier

Saturday Entry Fee Sunday Entry Fee

Pro 2 <960 $42 Open Pro $42

Adv Masters $43 Pro Masters $42

Intermediate <915 $33 Pro Women $42

Recreational <875 $33 Advanced <960 $43

Int. Women <800 $33 Adv Women $43

Juniors <16 years $23    


Registration: 8:00 a.m. to 9:20. 9:35 a.m. players meeting. Tee off thereafter.

All Divisions, All Events, All Days are PDGA Sanctioned Am B/ Pro C Tier

Illinois Open #1, June 26 and 27
The Streamwood Starter, Shady Oaks Park, Streamwood

Illinois Open #2, July 24 and 25
The Crystal Cruise, Lippold Park, Crystal Lake

Illinois Open #3, August 28 and 29
The Fairfield Fairwell, Fairfield Park, Round Lake

Format Notes
Two rounds of 18 holes with a final safari round of 4 holes for the top 4 Open players
100% Payout to all divisions
All events are PDGA sanctioned
Trophy or plaque for series overall winner in each division
No added fee for overall points and awards
PDGA non-members must pay the additional non-member $5 fee.
Pro 2 is a PDGA sanctioned division in 2004, primarily for players rated under 960. Amateurs can take prizes in lieu of cash and retain their amateur status
in Pro 2. Amateurs get Advanced points and pros get pro points.
Player packs for all players of $10-$15 value. See flyer for more details.
Rolling ace pool. If no one hits it rolls over to the next event.

Contact:
Jon Brakel
Illinois Open Tournament Director
(847) 670-1757  

[damonshort]

New info. Am B-Tier

Saturday Entry Fee Sunday Entry Fee

Pro 2 <960 $42 Open Pro $42

Adv Masters $43 Pro Masters $42

glad I saw this tonight, I was going to post a flyer in Mokena tomorrow; guess I'll wait for the updated flyers.

I was leaning towards playing Int for these instead of Adv Masters anyhow, but the new price structure pretty much settles it