2008 IOS #5 @ Rockford, IL (DISContinuum Presents The ILLINOIS OPEN)

[JCthrills]

Big names surely recognize the $1800+ added cash! 

[Jon Brakel]

Big names surely recognize the $1800+ added cash! 

Big names like big money...well EVERYONE likes big money but the big names can actually win it!!!  If we had more big names that happened to live around here, we'd see them from time to time at our local tournaments. But it's worth it to travel for the added cash.

[Mukey]

http://maps.google.com/maps?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=s&hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=travel+lodge+in+rockford+ill&fb=1&view=text&latlng=18007677927818161182&dtab=2&reviews=1&pcsi=18007677927818161182,1&sa=X&oi=local_result&resnum=1&ct=result
       This place sounds scary.   Read the reviews,  they are hilarious.   I will be staying at Motel 6,  but im not sure how much better it will be.

The Motel 6 was OK in '06, but admittedly that was a while ago

[SERG]

I think we stayed at the Travelodge last year. I read the reviews and was thinking...it's only a place to sleep for one night. Should have thought harder (and smarter) after reading a couple of the reviews.

I don't recommend this place at all.

[airspudz]

the quality inn had some good reviews

im hoping that the breakfast is good
that will save about 8 bucks per day

i like the hot tub for those aches and pains ( i expect )

my goal is to finish as i have not played much disc this year  (  dang work ) 


so anyone want to carry a basket around the temp course on friday ?

[Jon Brakel]

There are motels north of Rockford that are still pretty close to the course. It's going to be way closer to stay in Rockton or Beloit than to go back home to Downer's Grove, Chicago or whatever.

[JCthrills]

If anyone is looking to split expenses I lost my caddy fo rthis weekend & don't have any confirmed car-poolers coming from Indy... I'm all for going in on a room near Rockford.  I'm looking to stay Friday & Sat nights as opposed to a 5 hour drive Saturday morning.

[El Mexicano]

Some of us are planning a trip to Rockford Saturday. Will the temp course be marked or are we still too far out for that.

[Jon Brakel]

Some of us are planning a trip to Rockford Saturday. Will the temp course be marked or are we still too far out for that.

It probably will not be marked until next Friday AM. But you could print out the map and see what the course will be like.

[El Mexicano]

Thanks Jon.

[Bruce Brakel]

I noticed the comment on Avery being on the list.

We don't really have the entry fee base or added cash that should lure touring pros, but it might be that there is not much else enticing on the schedule and we're geographically close to the previous weekend's A-tier in Wisconsin.  Whatever, it's always nice to have a world class player at your tournament.

Since the questions reflect that people are not finding their way to the informational website,

ATTENTION: Pro Women and Pro Masters
The plan for added cash is as follows:  The $4 per player PDGA fees for pros will be paid out of the added cash, $1700 or $1800, however much it is.  No other tournament expenses [park use fees, sanctioning, trophies, etc.] will be deducted from the added cash.  What remains, probably $1500 or $1600, but whatever it is, it is all going to the Open Pro division.  In the manner in which the PDGA does math, that's a 110% payout, or more, for the gender and age restricted pro divisions, but mathematically by the 6th grade text book, you're getting 100% of your entry fee back.  I would not be surprised if the Open pros wind up getting 200% of their entry fees back, but the more who play, the smaller the % return. 

When other TDs do this, sometimes there's bitching afterwards on PDGA.com.  I've made an effort to let some of the touring pros know that this is the plan, especially the men who tour with women, like Jay and Des. 

[CEValkyrie]

Some of us are planning a trip to Rockford Saturday. Will the temp course be marked or are we still too far out for that.

Unfortunately I will not be able to get out and mark the course this weekend. The In-laws will be in town. It will be clearly marked for play by noon Friday 9-5.

[pdga#7648]

I'll probably stay at Motel 6 again, cheap rooms & the AC works great

Food close by also (you know that's important)

They have a place called Damon's Grill there, lol

where is that from the course??? Thanks in advance

[gdewey]

Do you guys know if there is going to be any food abailable to buy there or anything since im only 14 i cant go and drive somewhere to eat.

Thanks

[duain]

i do believe lunch is provided.

[mirth]

You could always hitch a ride with somebody going to a local place, or give them cash and your desired selection(s) from the restaurant.

[CEValkyrie]

This week we've gotten several donations from quite a few sponsors. Those sponsors will be listed on the website and the player guide.

I can tell you that along with the regular IOS CTP's there will be quite a few added CTP's to this event. To this point and with conservative retail value of what I have on hand there is $300+ to be awarded. I an awaiting a few more shipments to arrive. They will be awarded by divisional CTP. All CTP markers will be dropped into a box and randomly drawn. Players can come up and pick whatever prizes they would like.

I was eyeing a sweet looking Crystal Z Buzzz, Star XCalibur, CFR Star TeeRex X, & SB Star Wraith.

[damonshort]

I'll probably stay at Motel 6 again, cheap rooms & the AC works great

Food close by also (you know that's important)

They have a place called Damon's Grill there, lol

If I didn't already point  this out after Mukey's original post, Damon's is clearly one of the classier joints around for the name alone....

[tjdub26936]

I'm hoping we will be able to finalize the pools well in advance.  But it depends on how pre-reg goes.  After I spray the blueberry bushes, I'll see if I can do something with the schedule.

Bruce, can you provide a progress update on the pool schedules?

There will be a pool teeing off every hour.  So some players will tee off right away and some will have a one hour wait on Saturday and some two and some three.

This is an interesting way to schedule the tournament, sounds like it could work.  But if people don't know about it before hand, it could cause some confusion on Saturday morning and some of the grumpier participants may not like it.  I plan on spreading the word to anyone I know who's going in the hope that it will help avoid some problems.  Knowledge is power.

[El Mexicano]

You the man Ty.

Some of the baskets out at the WEST course had the chains just hanging from the top. Anyone know if they were fixed?