May 23rd-24th - First Flight Presented by Axiom Discs - Ams only A-tier

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May 23rd & 24th - First Flight Presented by Axiom Discs - Ams only A-Tier

We've added another course this year. Players will play one round each at The Canyons at Dellwood Park, Highland Park, and Channahon Community Park. Total maximum number of players is 216. This tournament filled early last year, and we had to turn people away, so don't wait too long to register.

Players Pack: To be determined. Last year's players pack was worth more than the tournament fee, and our goal is to offer the same great value at this year's tournament. Stay tuned for more info.

Pre-registration is mandatory. We will not be taking walk ups for this tournament. Also, since it's an A-tier, PDGA membership is a requirement. Registration will close on Wednesday, May 20th at 4pm. Of course, if we fill before then, it will close at that time.

Final 9: We will have a final 9 for every division with 12 or more players! The layout has yet to be determined. Check back here for more info at a later date.

Registration fee is $65, which includes $3 for the ace pot, and a $2 online registration fee. Pre-registration is available here: http://www.acesandchains.com/node/21

Of course, you can also register in person at Aces and Chains, 1706 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL  815-207-8874. If you register in person, you save the $2 online registration fee. (You can also mail in your registration to the same address.)

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Two card sponsors so far:

Gateway Disc Sports
MVP/Axiom Discs

I'm working on getting a third card sponsor. The winner of the card (for each round with a card sponsor) will win a free disc.

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First Flight flymart - Friday May 22nd

Once again this year's flymart will be held at the Clarion Hotel Joliet Banquet and Convention Center (formerly the Holiday Inn) on the corner of Larkin and McDonough from 5pm-8pm.

Players are asked to come out to the flymart between 5pm-8pm to pick up their players packs.

For more information about flymart, please check out this link: http://www.acesandchains.com/node/1168

More info will be posted as it becomes available.

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Please welcome Axiom Discs as our title sponsor!

Axiom will be allowing us access to a limited run of one of their watermelon discs to sell and raise funds for First Flight Presented by Axiom Discs. We will be pre-selling 100 of these discs. More info to follow.

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Players Pack (so far):

Innova Disc
Latitude64 Disc
Gateway Disc
Salient Liquid Metal Disc
Tournament Poster
Players Guide

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Once again, First Flight presented by Axiom Discs is a qualifier for the United States Amateur Disc Golf Championship! Since the USADGC will be held prior to First Flight this year, it will be a qualifier for the 2016 USADGC.

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I am very excited to announce that Viridisk will be coming to film the tournament! If you are not familiar with their work, follow this link to their website to check it out: http://www.viridisk.com/

With their unique combination of cameras and angles, I can't wait to see what the tournament coverage will look like.

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I just received word that the Watermelon Proxy's are ready. I am ordering them on Monday. We will have 100 of this limited run disc available, and all proceed earned from their sale will go into the First Flight tournament.

They are $24.99 each. If you need them shipped, their is an additional $2.50 for shipping.

I'll have these up on www.acesandchains.com as soon as they come in. If anyone wants to pre-order one, you can paypal me at pat_johnson88@Hotmail.com

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We've added a tournament t-shirt to the players pack for the first 100 players to register. To receive the t-shirt, you must also register prior to May 1st (so we have time to print them.)

We will also be providing some food for all the registered players who attend the players party. This is thanks to our generous sponsor Axiom Discs. The remainder of the sponsorship money will be added to the payouts.

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Only 5 more days to get the free t-shirt added to your players pack by registering early for First Flight presented by Axiom Discs. Anyone who registers after the end of April "only" gets 4 discs, a poster, and the players guide. Players who pre-register prior to May 1st get the free t-shirt in addition to the above. Please note that only the first 100 players to register will get the free t-shirt. We are currently at just over 70 players registered.

You can register at www.acesandchains.com


This will be a great event. 3 rounds over two days at The Canyons at Dellwood Park, Highland Park, and Channahon's Community Park. The players party Saturday night will feature free food to all registered players who attend. Current plan is to have chicken, subs, and pizza. We will also have a long drive competiton, and a putting competition open to registered players. Winner of each event gets a free Innova Sport basket! We will also have a raffle with some choice items.

As the biggest (and only) Ams only A-tier event in the Joliet area, you don't want to miss it.

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Players pack discs are as follows:

Gateway Devil Hawk
Innova Thunderbird
Latitude64 Maul
Salient Discs Touch

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Pool assignments have been released:

http://www.acesandchains.com/node/1169


Each pool has a maximum of 72 players before pre-reg for it closes.

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First place trophies will be given out to the following divisions at First Flight presented by Axiom Discs:

First Place Advanced
First Place Advanced Masters
First Place Advanced Grand Masters
First Place Advanced Senior Grand Masters
First Place Intermediate
First Place Recreational
First Place Recreational Women
First Place Novice
First Place Jr. Boys

This is based on there being 3 or more players in each of those divisions (except Jr. Boys, which I made an exception for). All other divisions will not receive a trophy. Players from any other divisions are welcome to switch to a division with a trophy being offered.

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If you are coming in from out of town, please consider staying at the Clarion Hotel, our Flymart sponsor. Let's show them some love. Mention First Flight, and receive a special rate of $79 per night.

Clarion Hotel Joliet Banquet & Convention Center
411 S Larkin Ave Joliet Il 60436
P: 815-729-2000

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9 Advanced Masters registered so far. 3 more and we can have an Adv. Masters final 9! Pre-registration is still available until Wed., May 20th at www.acesandchains.com