U.S. Mid-Nationals

[Dan Michler]

i just read about this tourney on the PDGA site.  it sounds awesome!  i guess its july 6-10.  hopefully we can get a few people together and head up there together. i am definitely planning on going.  i had no idea this was happening until today.  only 7 more months to wait now     winter sucks so bad.  i'm bored.

[Brian]

Is this where Pat Blake is a pro at?  

[CEValkyrie]

Is this where Pat Blake is a pro at?

Yes

[Bruce Brakel]

The original concept for this tournament included that you had to have played or run an R-tier in 2004 to be eligible to compete at this event, which is why we R-tiered the Blast.  Now you only have to be a 'gator.  If you are a few rounds shy of 'gatorhood, it is not too late.  

[ochreogre]

'scuze the ignorance, but...a "'gator"?  

Hey, someone had to ask.  

I'm pretty sure this is the same place that was featured in a Milwaukee news paper a few months ago.  They owner of the area is trying to expand it to 5 courses, and then add in other amenities, like volleyball, horseshoes, etc.  Expanding it to make a resort type area.  

The course layouts look both challenging and fun!  I could see heading up there for an extended weekend.

[Bruce Brakel]

'gator: propagator: PDGA member with ten rated rounds in the last twelve months.  

[airspuds]

anyone got any info on area hotels

thinking bout bringn the family


its going to be rough asking for the time off
to do this
but its gotta be cheaper than going to vegas


anyword on invites
seemed link on site didnt work

[CEValkyrie]

Not sure how long until the invites but anyone who played the Blast or No Foolin is supposed to get an invite.

We are going to camp.

[Brian]

I thought that they were going to be sent out in early March or late Feb.  I going to this instead of Worlds this year.  From talking to Pat Blake at the Big Chill, the courses sound awesome.

[Dan Michler]

yeah dude, i think its gonna be a pretty cheap trip.  if u camp its only 5 bucks per night for a site.  and there is a lighted 9 hole disc golf course right in the campground.  definitely cheaper than vegas and its gonna be awesome.  i keep looking at the pics of the courses and they look incredible.  alot of elevation change.  the baskets look sweet.

It sounds like it won't be too difficult for people to get an invite.  I think most anybody with at least 8 rated rounds gets an invite.  So Airspuds, I'm sure you will get one.  I love the fact that this is right after 4th of july too, so i can just take the whole week off without using up hardly any vacation.

[CEValkyrie]

Invites are up.
http://www.midnationals.com/invites.html

PDGA members that played the Blast got an invite as far as I know.

[mirth]

I'm not in either of the pdfs, guess I don't get an invite. Ah well, prolly couldn't go anyhow.

[airspuds]

it looks like ill get an invite

now to figure out a way to play

[shawn]

I'm not in either of the pdfs, guess I don't get an invite. Ah well, prolly couldn't go anyhow.

Was accually looking forward to playing, but not invited...  oh well.

[mirth]

I'm not in either of the pdfs, guess I don't get an invite. Ah well, prolly couldn't go anyhow.

Was accually looking forward to playing, but not invited...  oh well.

Perhaps we can throw ourselves a rejected party that weekend, Shawn.

[Jon Brakel]

I'm not in either of the pdfs, guess I don't get an invite. Ah well, prolly couldn't go anyhow.

Was accually looking forward to playing, but not invited...  oh well.

I would imagine that it is going to be a lot like Worlds where people who weren't invited will have a chance to apply after the invitees have their chance.

[SERG]

Woohoo got an invite!

Did I read the information correctly...divisions are based on ratings? So, if you're invited into a particular division and your rating changes by the date of the event, you'll be moved into a new division.

I'll have to look more into this trip. Sounds like it could be a really good time.

[Dan Michler]

i'd be willing to bet that most anybody who has 8 rated rounds in 2004 will be able to get into the tournament if they try.

[Brian]

I would imagine that it is going to be a lot like Worlds where people who weren't invited will have a chance to apply after the invitees have their chance.

This is what I'm thinking.  I thought that you had to have a total of 8 rated rounds, not 8 in one year.  Looks like I'll have to play more meaningful tournies this year.

[damonshort]

I'm not in either of the pdfs, guess I don't get an invite. Ah well, prolly couldn't go anyhow.

Was accually looking forward to playing, but not invited...  oh well.

Perhaps we can throw ourselves a rejected party that weekend, Shawn.

I seriously doubt that I can go, so there's one open slot...