Dec 9th - Brown Deer Wintertime Open

[discglfr]

Another event!

Mark "The Shark" Peterson ran a singles winter event at Dretzka Park last year.  Dretzka has already been pulled for the year so he decided to move it to the brand new Brown Deer Park! 

After discussing it further we decided to make this a PDGA D-Tier so that the course can start getting official data.  Please be very careful to mark the correct scores on the correct holes because we'll be doing hole by hole analysis when this is all said and done!

So...I'm acting as the official PDGA TD here but Mark is doing most of the event stuff.  I will be handling ONLINE REGISTRATION  as well as taking mail in registrations.  Feel free to mail your info into me if you wish to save yourself from the $5 processing fee.  14781 Hidden Creek Ct | New Berlin, WI 53151.    The deadline for mail in registration will be Thursday, Dec 7th.   If I do not receive it by that Thursday then I can make no promises about your spot in the event.

THIS EVENT WILL FILL UP at 72 PLAYERS!.  Do not delay on getting your stuff in.  I will almost for sure be hosting a similar event at Dineen sometime in the next month (I'm still looking for feedback regarding the exact date).  We will sanction it so that PDGA points can be earned as well as course data!   terry@prodiscgolfer.com  if you have any questions! 

There will be a $2 ace pool.  There will also be a $3 course fee that will not be part of the payouts.  Standard D Tier sanctioning fees apply.  You do NOT need to be a current PDGA member to participate in this event but it would be a great time to sign up or renew.

You can check out the  WI Disc Sports  website for on online flyer or you'll be able to find one shortly on the  GLDGC  website as well.  Both lead give you the same info.  Or again you can find details on  Take Flight Today

[Bruce Brakel]

Being a reflexively obedient type I did click to enlarge the snowman.  Why?  Why???   

[DougEDawg]

When is this event?  What is D-tier?

[stpitner]

^^ See title, it's December 9th.  Wish I wasn't in missouri that weekend or else I would go!  Hopefully the snow will melt in time to go play some courses out there.

Have fun all!

[discglfr]

The event is Saturday, DECEMBER 9th at Brown Deer Park near Milwaukee, WI.  http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=brown+deer+park,+milwaukee,+wi&ie=UTF8&z=14&ll=43.156733,-87.946501&spn=0.028238,0.058365&om=1

D-Tier means it's still sanctioned but you do not have to be a current member to play.  You still receive some PDGA points and Slater has a chance to further his record:)  PDGA payout scales will be used and it will also count towards your ratings. 

Ter

[SERG]

The event is Saturday, DECEMBER 9th at Brown Deer Park near Milwaukee, WI.  http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=brown+deer+park,+milwaukee,+wi&ie=UTF8&z=14&ll=43.156733,-87.946501&spn=0.028238,0.058365&om=1

Pretty easy to get to off the interstate:

Take I-94W to 43N. Exit on Good Hope Road. Turn Left (west) on Good Hope Road. Follow Good Hope to Range Line Rd. Turn Right on Range Line. Park entrance will be on your left (turn left into park).

Tee #1 is hidden off the street. There is a picnic area that I could use as a landmark for you, but I don't know the area #  I'll be there this weekend so I'll try and remember specifics. I also plan to take a camera so I'll try and upload some pics.

[DougEDawg]

How's the snow in Brown Deer?  Just wondering how much it will get in the way.

[discglfr]

We certainly got plenty of snow.  I know some guys went out there yesterday and plenty more are going out today.  We'll do everything we can to make sure the tee pads are completely clear for next weekend.  Speaking of which, I would register for that asap because we're worried it's going to fill and we are going to turn people away like at the Cold Turkey event. 

42 and sunny is the extended forecast and that's certainly some great winter golfing weather!  Looking forward to one of the tougher and more challenging courses within 100 miles of Chicago!

Ter

[Tom McManus]

We certainly got plenty of snow.  I know some guys went out there yesterday and plenty more are going out today.  We'll do everything we can to make sure the tee pads are completely clear for next weekend.  Speaking of which, I would register for that asap because we're worried it's going to fill and we are going to turn people away like at the Cold Turkey event. 

42 and sunny is the extended forecast and that's certainly some great winter golfing weather!  Looking forward to one of the tougher and more challenging courses within 100 miles of Chicago!

Ter

We played leagues today at Bevier.  Shoveled and salted the tees.  First round was tough but after the effects of the salt took effect the tees were fine the second round.  As long as salt is put down on concrete tee pads they should be fine for a tourney.

[SERG]

There aren't concrete pads at Brown Deer...only crushed stone. We were out there yesterday and tried to clean off the pads as best as possible. The pads are framed by two by fours above ground. It wasn't bad cleaning them off but you need to be careful you don't go over an edge.

We only lost 2 discs and we played as a "seven-some." It was a fun time (not the sevensome part) and I think we were only the second group to play yesterday morning. It was pretty easy to see where discs entered the snow because there were only one or two sets of footprints. A few people used ribbons wish made things easier. I think with some of the cold weather things will ice up a little and the discs may not go into the snow as much.

As a D-tier event, is it ok to have ribbon on your disc?

[Jon Brakel]

As a D-tier event, is it ok to have ribbon on your disc?

No. The TD would need to get special permission from what used to be the competition director or the Tour Manager, David Gentry.

[stpitner]

There's a good chance that a lot of the snow might be melted.. better chance if the tournament was on a Sunday.  Tuesday should be above freezing so look for lots of melting then.  I don't know how much was poured out over that course, but I'm certainly hoping the melting continues!

[SERG]

In open areas snow was at least a foot deep. When you got into the woods it was a little deeper in places where the snow had drifted.

[Chainmeister]

As a D-tier event, is it ok to have ribbon on your disc?

No. The TD would need to get special permission from what used to be the competition director or the Tour Manager, David Gentry.

This would be a pretty good idea. I am sure there will still be plenty of snow.  Of course, this could be a good opportunity for Terry to sell some plastic.  (Terry, I know you have been concerrned over message board innuendo- just joking here.)  When we played at Bevier Sunday we searched long and hard for discs that had no ribbons.  I was glad I had them.  No ribbons along with the three minute rule would make for a frustrating day.

[discglfr]

Good call!  In fact, we should mandate that only WHITE discs can be thrown.  Well, white or clear CE or something:)  Anyway - I'm going to talk to the PDGA (again) today and actually remember to bring this up with them this time.  Last week we briefly discussed something about handling the special snow conditions it's just a matter of exactly what that might be. 

I'm not counting on too much snow disappearing during the week.  We got a pretty substantial amount the other day and the cold weather isn't going to make it vanish this week.  The course has been and probably will continue to get a bunch of play between now and then.  Tracks and trails will be out there. 

I spoke with Mark the Shark last night (the 'official' TD) and I think we agreed he is going to do vending with his stuff for the prizes but my stuff will be available for cash sales. 

The real question is ... when should I host the first sanctioned event at Dineen (another new Am Worlds course) and when should I host the 3rd year of the Random Beaver Round Up?  Suggestions? 

Ter

[SERG]

The real question is ... when should I host the first sanctioned event at Dineen (another new Am Worlds course) and when should I host the 3rd year of the Random Beaver Round Up?  Suggestions? 

Ter

After New Year's...I'm going be broke until the 1st of January!

[SERG]

Forgot to add this link:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/evilmousse/sets/72157594393664328/detail/

Terry can explain more about the person who has posted these but it gives you great views of the holes.

[discglfr]

Good call Sergio.  I posted this information to the PDGA discussion board but I'll post it here as well:

A very hard working, dedicated individual named Gregg has taken it upon himself to do some awesome photography.  He does this on his own time and does it for personal reasons as well as sharing with others.  What a resource for Wisconsin, Disc Golf, the Am Worlds, (and me).  Thanks Gregg!

Detailed Brown Deer Pics

Detailed Dineen Pics

Yummy pictures for all to devour!  I received a few more registrations today so please get yourself signed up for this weekend if you're planning on coming.

[shawn]

Colored chalk, the kind u use for a chalk box...  sprinkled on the disc, it leaves a trail into the snow that is easy to find.

[mirth]

huh. that's a good idea. how's the slip factor on that?