IOS #2 @ Lombard, IL--05/31 & 06/01 2008

[airspuds]

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[Jon Brakel]

I always try to judge attendance by the number of calls and e-mails I get. I've been getting a LOT of calls and a fair amount of e-mail. I think for IOS #1 I had about 20 total e-mails and calls. For IOS #2 I'm already over 20 calls and e-mails and that isn't counting the calls that Becky gets during the day that she is able to answer and doesn't have to take a message.

That number may not sound like much but we do a pretty good job of getting all the info you need online. Calls and e-mails are usually from first time IOS players...some people need that personal connection from an e-mail or call before committing to coming to an event that is new to them.

Based on that I'm going to say that we will be well over 90 players per day...register and check in early, please!!!

[CEValkyrie]

I agree. I've been getting a few e-mails too. People are concerned about getting in. There isn't much going on this weekend and I have a feeling this event is going to fill.

[whtsx2005]

The weather forecast for the day of the tournament calls for scattered thunderstorms. hopefully that changes, but incase it does not, what is the procedure when the weather goes bad? will we still be playing as long as it is not lightning?

[CEValkyrie]

IOS #2 @ Lombard, IL--05/31 & 06/01 2008

USADGC Qualifier

Is this for 2008 USADGC?

I missed this post as i'm spending much less time on the message board during the day.
I deleted this from the 1st thread. This is not a USADGC Qualifier.

[mirth]

Wanted to let everyone know that this is likely the last time I'll check the message board and email until after I get back.

Any last minute preregistration changes should be directed at Brett, or optimally Jon/Tree.

[Chainmeister]

The weather forecast for the day of the tournament calls for scattered thunderstorms. hopefully that changes, but incase it does not, what is the procedure when the weather goes bad? will we still be playing as long as it is not lightning?

Bring an umbrella   or a raincoat.  We will play if it rains. Even if its a heavy rain.    I am not sure what point a monsoon would lead to a stoppage in play.  If there is lightening, play will be suspended.  This happened for about 30 minutes last year. It will help to have a towel stashed somewhere that is reasonably dry so your discs don't slide out of your hand.

[Bruce Brakel]

I've been getting e-mails too.  There is nothing else going on in all the neighboring states, so I'd expect a big turn out.  I'd bet brass we fill.  Anybody want to bet against that?  Wisconsin and Iowa took the weekend off because of the Minnesota Majestic.  Approximately five Illinois players are at the Majestic. 

[Tom McManus]

I've been getting e-mails too.  There is nothing else going on in all the neighboring states, so I'd expect a big turn out.  I'd bet brass we fill.  Anybody want to bet against that?  Wisconsin and Iowa took the weekend off because of the Minnesota Majestic.  Approximately five Illinois players are at the Majestic. 

I think people may get turned away if they don't show up early to register.

[pickax]

For those that want to pre-register, Brett has given me a green light to accept pre-reg Wed. night at Lombard doubles.

Please put your name, division, pdga #, & exact change in an envelope.

[Jon Brakel]

The weather forecast for the day of the tournament calls for scattered thunderstorms. hopefully that changes, but incase it does not, what is the procedure when the weather goes bad? will we still be playing as long as it is not lightning?

Bring an umbrella   or a raincoat.  We will play if it rains. Even if its a heavy rain.    I am not sure what point a monsoon would lead to a stoppage in play.  If there is lightening, play will be suspended.  This happened for about 30 minutes last year. It will help to have a towel stashed somewhere that is reasonably dry so your discs don't slide out of your hand.

We'll stop for lightning. I remember caddying for Bruce in Worlds in 2000 and it rained so hard that we couldn't see more than 50 feet in front of us. I think it rained like that for 15 or 20 minutes. It started when we teed off and we were putting out 20 minutes later when it started to let up a bit. I've thought about what conditions I'd call a round besides lightning...the problem is that when conditions are that bad you'd never hear the horn!

[Bruce Brakel]

It was raining so hard that day, you had to duck under the umbrella to breathe!  I started to post something about that, and I was going to say 100 feet, but then I thought, "It's Jon's call.  I shouldn't say anything."  It was raining so hard, the drives were disappearing into it. 

[mheise]

For those that want to pre-register, Brett has given me a green light to accept pre-reg Wed. night at Lombard doubles.

Please put your name, division, pdga #, & exact change in an envelope.

I just found out about the tournament this past weekend at the DSM Challenge through Tom. I will be playing the doubles Wed. and will bring everything to preregister for this weekend's event 

I had some trouble finding the entry fees. I'm a new PDGA member and tournament player as of this past weekend. What is the entry for the Intermediate division?

[pickax]

The pre-reg entry fee for any amateur division (including Intermediate) is $28 for full entry or $15 for trophy only. All of the entry fee information is on brasscash.com.

[kcunning]

I was just wondering what the status was on remaining throw Innova and throw Discraft player's packs.

[Bruce Brakel]

Lots of Throw Innova and Throw DGA player packs left.  Just a few Throw Discraft.  Tomorrow night Kira and I are going to round up all my e-mails and message board messages and finish getting all that together.  If you are preregistered and you want the Throw Innova player pack or the Throw DGA or the Throw Discraft, let me know.  The DGA stuff includes Rogues, Tsunamis, Blowflies, Reefs, Shockwaves, pretty much everything they sell except the 150 D stuff. 

I did a custom DGA order and a custom Innova order for this tournament so my stock is going to be a little uneven.  But IOS #3 comes quickly on the heels of #2, and i'll do a big Innova stock order and a big Discraft order for #3. 

I'm looking forward to my IOS Open debut.  I don't think I've ever played Open at an IOS before.  My goal is to not finish DFL.  I've shot personal best rounds the last two rounds I've played, so I'm optimistic that I can avoid DFL. 

[OvEr HaNd AsSaSiN]

Looks like a good INT field playing.  Lots of baggers thats what i like to see

[Tom McManus]

Looks like a good INT field playing.  Lots of baggers thats what i like to see

Matt,

The rules say if you are 935 or less you can play intermediate. Play intermediate. When your rating goes up you play advanced. You destroyed the field at Des Moines, good for you, it was great shooting. If someone intentionaly plays bad to drop their rating then they are a bagger. I have never seen you do that.

Back to the original thread.  This event will fill. If you are planning on playing see Mike on Wednesday night, get your money to Brett, or get there nice and early on Saturday.

[can't putt]

Looks like a good INT field playing.  Lots of baggers thats what i like to see

I don't understand this comment.  Especially coming from the guy who originally registered Advanced for the Wisconsin Tour Warmup and then dropped to Int. where the remainder of the field save one was rated below 900.

[airspuds]

is sunday's field going to be capped at x amount of players ( 5 times # of holes )


it seems to me that if you dont cap the field and let everyone who didnt pre reg
play that you are actually punishing the people who pre reg

pre - reg only is the way to go