2005 ILLINOIS OPEN SERIES

[Bruce Brakel]

Greg has shown a lot of leadership on this, to the extent even of getting some sponsorship from the local convention and visitor's bureau earmarked for Gateway custom stamped discs.  Greg asked for IOS involvement because his club was not interested and he did not have the merch for a good event.  

I'm really hoping we can make something of this.  Historically not many TDs have run tournaments on Pro Worlds weekend.  If you look at the PDGA schedule the two Pro Worlds weekends are the two slowest weekends in July.  I see no reason why amateurs should have nothing to do just because the pros are in Pennsylvania for the big one.  

If we were to get excellent attendance this year, we would look at doing an Am-only A-tier next year.  

[Jon Brakel]

The Rockford thing:

First off, I just want to do the things that will help promote disc golf. That's why I ran for State Coordinator. Second, I want to help people run tournaments so that we all have tournaments to play in. That means that Brett, Bruce and I scheduled six events for this year to run. When Brett asked Bruce and I if we wanted to help Greg run a seventh leg of the IOS in Rockford, I said yes. It adds another sanctioned event to the Illinois schedule and it is at the best disc golf park in the state.

If the GRABM members will give us a chance, I think they'll see that we are all just disc golfers looking for a good event to play in. Whatever we need to do to make that event happen, we'll do. Next year if Greg doesn't want the event to be part of the IOS and if he doesn't need our help, then I'll gratefully just show up and play!

I was really hoping that this event would be a chance for players from several clubs and areas in Illinois and Wisconsin to come together and have fun at a great disc golf park. I think EVERYONE knows that this event wouldn't be happening without GRABM and all the people that help make Anna Page a great disc golf park. If anyone who plays the Forest Frenzy in Rockford didn't know that GRABM is responsible for the great disc golf courses there, they will know after the player's meeting. If there is anyone from GRABM that would like to say something about the club and the park, please let Greg know so that he can introduce you at the player's meeting.

[whofarted]

If the GRABM members will give us a chance, I think they'll see that we are all just disc golfers looking for a good event to play in.

i think that a majority of GRABM's members know this already, it is just some of the older members that are a bit sceptical.  but like you say, once they see a great event they will let their gaurd down a little bit.

[DougEDawg]

Hey Bruce,

Can you bring some Champ Firebirds (168-170) to IOS#2.  I promise I will buy at least one, most likely two.

Thanks

[Bruce Brakel]

Champ Firebirds are coming.  Someone was asking for them, perhaps you, so I got them.  

[CEValkyrie]

Greg,
   Was this event a GRAMB Event? http://www.wisinois.org/cardinal.htm

[whofarted]

nope.  to the best of my knowledge, the only participation that GRABM had in that was Terry Miller contacting Carl about three weeks before the tournament just to make sure the course wasnt being used.

[Guest_Tree]

So, to my question. If I feel good and make it out Sunday, but, if something happens will people be upset if I can't continue, does it cause any organizational problems. I wouldn't expect any money back at all, I know that risk initially if I sign up. I just didn't want to make things tough on the people running it, or in my group. if I were to have to bow out.

Today was promising, but I am far from 100%.

As long as you don't leave a two-some, it shouldn't cause any organizational problems. If you are playing in a 3 some and you need to leave the course, the other 2 players will need to play with the next group back. If you decide you can't play the second round, let the TD know and he'll arrange the players accordingly.

{{{Healing vibes}}}

[shawn]

Anyone from Kenosha heading down to Lombard?  Any carpooling happening?

[mirth]

I'm goin down for Sunday, but that doesn't really help you now does it?

[kyle]

I might need a ride back on Sunday. Just to Bevier would probably be fine.

[mirth]

I can help with that, although there's a chance Dr Dye will be coming as well so you can hitch all the way back to Ktown.

[Clonefan94]

So, to my question. If I feel good and make it out Sunday, but, if something happens will people be upset if I can't continue, does it cause any organizational problems. I wouldn't expect any money back at all, I know that risk initially if I sign up. I just didn't want to make things tough on the people running it, or in my group. if I were to have to bow out.

Today was promising, but I am far from 100%.

As long as you don't leave a two-some, it shouldn't cause any organizational problems. If you are playing in a 3 some and you need to leave the course, the other 2 players will need to play with the next group back. If you decide you can't play the second round, let the TD know and he'll arrange the players accordingly.

{{{Healing vibes}}}

Thank you for the information. If I do make it, I'm almost 100% sure I'd play the first round for sure. My biggest problem right now is my back tightening up on me. So, weather or not I would be able to start the second round would be the big question. The last couple of days I have had no problem finishing a round. It's about an hour later, after I've relaxed a little that it gives me fits.

That's good news for me though. Unless I hurt it again while practicing, I should be there.

[airspuds]

alieve is good stuff for the aches and pains

[Clonefan94]

alieve is good stuff for the aches and pains

Actually, I've had a bad back since the age of 18. Two ruptured discs - a genetic issue. With my years of dealing with this, I have found pain killers don't do me any good. They relieve the pain, but, that also allows me to do what I shouldn't and therefore not give it enough rest and rehabilitate it correctly. It's just one of the things I have learned in the 15 years of dealing with this.

[mirth]

[Clonefan94]

Well, mirth my addiction to painkillers because of my back is a whole other story why I don't pop a lot of pills.

Back on topic though, how many people are you expecting for the weekend? Is this one looking bigger, smaller, or about the same as IOS #1.

[Jon Brakel]

Well, mirth my addiction to painkillers because of my back is a whole other story why I don't pop a lot of pills.

Back on topic though, how many people are you expecting for the weekend? Is this one looking bigger, smaller, or about the same as IOS #1.

I can tell you that tomorrow morning at 9:35am!  

I'm going to say probably about the same as we usually do, which is about 80-100 players over both days.

[Dan Michler]

Well, mirth my addiction to painkillers because of my back is a whole other story why I don't pop a lot of pills.

Back on topic though, how many people are you expecting for the weekend? Is this one looking bigger, smaller, or about the same as IOS #1.

i'm more optimistic dave.  i'm predicting 120 players this weekend.

[Jon Brakel]

First round scores are up. We have 80 players today so it took me a little longer to get them up. www.pdga.com then click on tour.