2005 Wham Bam Thank You Am

[Mike_Batka]

A tournament website is now up and running. Check out www.spincup.com for more information on what promises to be a great event. I hope to see you there.


Mike  

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Yay

[CEValkyrie]

Thanks for the info. I'm not sure where i'll play this weekend. It's either this touranment or the GPO in Peoria. I'll have to wait to see what kind of format Peoria has this year before I decide.

[kyle]

If you didn't play this tournament last year, you missed out.

[Bruce Brakel]

Thanks for the info. I'm not sure where i'll play this weekend. It's either this touranment or the GPO in Peoria. I'll have to wait to see what kind of format Peoria has this year before I decide.

If I could play either, I'd play Wham Bam.  My Wisconsin spies tell me that the Wham Bam TD shares our philosophy of sponsoring the amateurs with the amateur entry fees.  

Unless, I needed a pair of $200 sunglasses!    

[CEValkyrie]

If Peoria runs a 2 day event playing 3 courses it will be a tough decision. Now I know i'll be sponsoring a pro so i'll have to live with that decision. However, if it's a 1 day event, it's a no brainer that i'll be heading North.  

[SERG]

Definitely one of the best tournaments I played last year. Mike and his group do an awesome job with sponsorship, payout, etc. The Sussex course also gives a good mix of holes...long, short, elevation.

I might have a family reunion this day so I don't know if I'll be able to make it. Also, my brother is getting married the night before.

[Mike_Batka]

The event is now less than seven weeks away. Many players at last weekend's Wakanda Park Open and Tower Ridge Open told me that they will be registering for the Wham Bam Thank You Am within the next week or two. Again, the field is limited to 96 players. Each division is limited as well. Registration forms and online registration are both available at http://www.spincup.com. Please contact me with any questions.

Thanks,


Mike

[Chainmeister]

I was thinking of going to this tournament.  I hear good things about it.  However, Mike does not have a rec division- intermediate and advanced only.  I have communicated with him and he says to play intermediate and just enjoy it.  I really don't care about where I place. Any thoughts out there or pros or cons about playing intermediate when I am a low rec player?  

[Jon Brakel]

I was thinking of going to this tournament.  I hear good things about it.  However, Mike does not have a rec division- intermediate and advanced only.  I have communicated with him and he says to play intermediate and just enjoy it.  I really don't care about where I place. Any thoughts out there or pros or cons about playing intermediate when I am a low rec player?

The biggest issue is that if rec rated players play intermediate, what is the incentive for the TD to run a rec division in the future? Of course I say this at the same time that I plan on playing intermediate this weekend!

[SERG]

Play for the experience. If it's any consolation and you care about player packs, last year we received two discs, a mini, and a sticker. Excellent raffle items (and a lot of them). CTP's both rounds (one winner from each foursome/fivesome). Cheap lunch ($1 burgers).

It's a really fun time at a good/challenging course. If I'm not mistaken, we played a mixed group format the first round. Advanced, intermediate and masters all played together. It was interesting seeing different groups play.

[Chainmeister]

Serg was persuasive.  I think I am going.  Of course, that's five weeks in the future.  Who knows what will happen?    If anybody who lives north of me needs a ride, let me know.  It looks like the intermediates play before the Advanced, so if you are advanced I will get there a bit early for you.

[Mike_Batka]

Several players are registering each day and I expect more of the same. If you are planning on playing, don't wait any longer or you run the risk that your division will fill up before you register. Everyone who registers in advance will receive a players package worth over $35. Please contact me at mike@spincup.com with any questions.  

                                               

[kyle]

22 sponsors for the event so far. All of the other tournaments I play this year combined probably won't have that many sponsors.

[shawn]

I'm having problems checking out at Uncle Joes site, no link after entering your address..

[kyle]

It's inside Uncle Joe's store.
I'll be fixing the link on Spincup for Mike tonight so that it will take you directly to the online registration page instead of the mainpage.

[Mike_Batka]

This Saturday...

U.S. Amatuer Disc Golf Championship Qualifier - one of only two in WI this year.

Great Players Packages worth over $35 each.

An Incredible Raffle with about $2,000 worth of Fantastic Prizes including Three Baskets!!!

Over 50 players have already registered. Please do not mail registration forms and payments at this point as they may not arrive in time. You may still register online. Visit the registration section at www.spincup.com. Please contact me at mike@spincup.com or 414.550.4174 with any questions.

Thanks,


Mike

[Chainmeister]

I am getting up at a Ridiculously early hour to get to this one.  Mike, thanks for the earrrrly time for the players meeting.  If anyone needs a ride, PM me.  I am watching my diet this week so I can play in the land of cheese.  

[SERG]

An Incredible Raffle with about $2,000 worth of Fantastic Prizes including Three Baskets!!!

Mike, I have a t-shirt to add to the raffle courtesy of Southeastern Wisconsin Disc Golf Club.

[SERG]

My vehicle is leaving from Kenosha early morning...Carla is playing Intermediate so I have to leave early. As of right now, Carla, myself and Brian K. are in a car. Shawn, care to jump in?