2007 Wham Bam Thank You Am

[Mike_Batka]

http://www.s-curvediscgolf.com has been updated and registration is now officially open. Players may register online. The online registration fee has been lowered from $5 to just $2. A registration form may also be downloaded from the website for anyone who wants to register through the mail. Please note that registering in advance is mandatory. There will be no on site registration. The registration deadline is Thursday, May 31st. I am committed to running a high quality event. There will be no more than a foursome on any hole. That means that this year's field will be smaller than last year's 158 players. Don't wait! Register soon to guarantee yourself a spot.

As always, I welcome your questions and comments. Please email me at mike@s-curvediscgolf.com. I look forward to seeing many of you at this year's event.

Thanks,


Mike

[smyith]

Not a qualifier this year huh....

[Mike_Batka]

Yeah, Am Nationals moved from September to less than weeks after the WBTYA.     

[Mike_Batka]

Payout looks like it'll be over 170% - twice the required payout for a C Tier.  Raffle has $2,000 worth of great stuff including 5 baskets.  There will be $1,000 in CTP prizes including a couple just for the girls.  Lifetime Disc Sports will be vending giving players the best selection of merchandise around.  Players' packages will once again be top notch.  I got my first look at this year's artwork for the discs and was not disappointed.  One female particpant will win back her registration fee each day through a free drawing. 

The custom discs will be ordered soon leaving over $3,000 on my credit card (it hurts just to write it).  This is my plea to anyone planning on playing in this year's event...please register soon.  Forms and online registration (costs only $2 more) are both available at http://www.s-curvediscgolf.com.  Don't wait until a week or two before the tournament and find yourself on the outside looking in when the field is full. 

Please contact me at mike@s-curvediscgolf.com with any questions. 

Thanks,


Mike

[shawn]

Any idea on when Sussex will open this spring?

Thanks for lowering the fee, would be nice if the Terry would...   never will happen...  at least until he has some sponsors...

[Mike_Batka]

Not sure Shawn.  I'll be contacting the Parks Dept. soon.  If I get any info, I'll post it here. 

I'm glad you liked the lowered fee.  The $2 is just enough to cover PayPal's cut. 


Mike

[Mike_Batka]

Weather permitting - the baskets at Sussex Village Park will back in the ground during the 1st week of May. 

[Mike_Batka]

I will be at Parkside this Saturday for the IOS event if anyone wants to register at that time. 

[Mike_Batka]

Please remember that registration closes just 2 weeks from this Thursday (5/31). Registration forms can be downloaded from www.s-curvediscgolf.com. Players can also register online at the website using their PayPal account or credit card. The online convenience fee is only $2.

Remember, every player will receive a great players package which includes two different custom stamped discs. There will be $1,100 in CTP prizes including a couple of big surprises and a couple just for the ladies. Speaking of ladies, a female participant will win back her registration fee each day through a free drawing. Finally, the tournament raffle will have $2,000 worth of fantastic prizes including 5 baskets!!!

Please send me a private message or email me at mike@s-curvediscgolf.com with any questions.

Thanks,


Mike

[J.R.]

How long does it take to drive there from Chicago assuming no traffic?

[Mukey]

How long does it take to drive there from Chicago assuming no traffic?

google maps said  2 hrs

[Mitch]

Why is there no Rec division for players rated <875?

[Mike_Batka]

2 hours is a good estimate.  The 9:00 players meeting should give out of towners the chance to warm up and check in.  Plus, I've promised a 5 minute players meeting which should give everyone extra time before the 9:30 start.  And I'm a stickler for keeping things moving so players should be back on the road as a very reasonable time. 

Mitch - I haven't offered a rec division because no one has asked for it until now.  Also, the players packages are worth about $35.  The bottomline is already taking a hit with the Juniors' $25 registration fee.  In the past, some borderline rec/int players took the opportunity to play with and learn from more skilled players knowing they got their entry fees back in the players packages.  Plus, they still got a crack at some great CTP prizes (always put on shorter holes so almost everyone can reach the pins) even if they were unlikely to cash.  As a rec player, would you be willing to pay $35 to compete in the rec division if you knew the players packages were worth about $35?  Please let me know. 

Thanks,


Mike

[Mitch]

Mike
I'd prefer to play with similar rated players. I feel it's my best chance of being competitive in a tournament setting. I had a great time last year even though I was a couple strokes out of the prizes and didn't pick up any CTP'S or raffle stuff. I will likely be there again this year struggling to raise my rating from 847. Ideally I think if the player pack was just a little less,(or charge a little more) setting a few bucks aside for a prize pool for Recs would be great and would probably boost your pre-registration count. The IOS is now even offering AM IV for players rated <835 with player packs, trophies, prizes, CTP'S, Etc.

[Mike_Batka]

Mitch - I'll commit to adding a rec division next year and hope to see you up here again in a couple of weeks. 

Thanks,


Mike

[Schwinn2]

How long does it take to drive there from Chicago assuming no traffic?

google maps said  2 hrs

Mukey! You need to drive up to this event.  W/ Ben playing advanced, we won't be playing many Sunday IOS events.  Aren't you going through Schwinn withdrawal?

Just a comment on the rec thing in general.  Traditionally in WI (and I believe this might be true in the majority of the US), there hasn't a great demand for a rec division.  Typically the rec division here is for people who haven't played tourneys, rather than people with ratings under 875.

[Mukey]

How long does it take to drive there from Chicago assuming no traffic?

google maps said  2 hrs

Mukey! You need to drive up to this event.  W/ Ben playing advanced, we won't be playing many Sunday IOS events.  Aren't you going through Schwinn withdrawal?

Yo Schwinns!
I am coming up, just gonna carpool to save some $ on gas, still gotta register too.
Looking forward to (hopefully) not getting beat by a Schwinn at a tourney.   

[Jon Brakel]

...Looking forward to (hopefully) not getting beat by a Schwinn at a tourney.   

Good luck with that. Them Schwinns be tough!!!

[Mukey]

Good luck with that. Them Schwinns be tough!!!

That's why I put (hopefully)

Don't think I did better than either of them at any of the IOS events last year     

At least here I can claim I've never played the course before, so with excuse in hand there's nothing to lose   

[Schwinn2]

Whew! Witih Mukey playing, at least I won't take DFL!    Only teasing, I'm glad you're driving up.  WBTYA is seriously one of the best tournaments in WI. Mike treats the players really well.