IOS #4 @ Aurora, IL--07/19 & 07/20 2008

[CEValkyrie]

IOS #4 @ Aurora, IL--07/19 & 07/20 2008

[Bruce Brakel]

Merching up even as we speak.  Don't know how I'm going to do this since I'm running Big D Doubles the week before.  It is going to be a busy July. 

We keep filling on Sunday so be sure to pre-reg. 

Be sure to check your new rating.  If you are a non-member who has been bagging in a lower division (we seem to have a few this year), you may be bumped up by new IOS ratings.  This is your chance to join the PDGA and continue to play in the division of your choice until the next ratings update. 

All that 1000 rated golf moved me down a point.  I've got an intermediate rating and I'm not afraid to use it! 

[mirth]

Prereg is online.

http://store.discontinuum.org/product_info.php?products_id=102

[CJI]

Just signed up

[Bruce Brakel]

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I want one!

[CJI]

Me Too!!

[pickax]

Just a reminder that new PDGA ratings are out. The ratings elves have also been working hard and a lot of people are going to be bumped up a division. If you are not a member and want to know what division you are eligible for, post here, and I will check with the elves.

For example:  For the top 15 series points holders in the Novice division, only 3 are eligible to stay in the Novice division. Those three are current PDGA members.

[Bruce Brakel]

Mike, if the elf ratings bump up some of the recent IOS players who are not PDGA members from Am 2, 3 or 4, feel free to point them out.  I would guess Matt Lucky Cook is out of Am 4, but i have not done the research and math.  I did notice that every other ratings capped division was won by a PDGA member at Crystal Lake. 

The comprehensive ratings document we got last time was excellent but it takes a village to enforce the process.  If we name names in a nice way here, hopefully the information will get out to those who need to know and to those who might bring it to our attention during registration at Aurora. 

[Jon Brakel]

Mike, if the elf ratings bump up some of the recent IOS players who are not PDGA members from Am 2, 3 or 4, feel free to point them out.  I would guess Matt Lucky Cook is out of Am 4, but i have not done the research and math.  I did notice that every other ratings capped division was won by a PDGA member at Crystal Lake. 

The comprehensive ratings document we got last time was excellent but it takes a village to enforce the process.  If we name names in a nice way here, hopefully the information will get out to those who need to know and to those who might bring it to our attention during registration at Aurora. 

Matt Lucky Cook is a PDGA member. He just hasn't gotten a number or rating yet.

[JCthrills]

Matt's rating is 829 according to the search I did unless theres another Matt Cook in IL.  Looks like he's still eligible for Novice.

[pickax]

There are three Matt Cook's playing disc golf in Illinois. One is a member, one is a junior and one is the new member Matt Lucky Cook. The elves have Matt Lucky Cook firmly in MA3 (around 895).

[mirth]

Matt "Lucky" Cook's PDGA membership was submitted today. We'll see where they put him and if they include his prior rounds....

[Jon Brakel]

There are three Matt Cook's playing disc golf in Illinois. One is a member, one is a junior and one is the new member Matt Lucky Cook. The elves have Matt Lucky Cook firmly in MA3 (around 895).

Matt "Lucky" Cook can play whatever division his official PDGA rating allows him to. In the event that the PDGA does not have a rating for him yet, then he can play in whatever division he wants to. Membership has its privledges.

[stpitner]

Just a reminder that new PDGA ratings are out. The ratings elves have also been working hard and a lot of people are going to be bumped up a division. If you are not a member and want to know what division you are eligible for, post here, and I will check with the elves.

For example:  For the top 15 series points holders in the Novice division, only 3 are eligible to stay in the Novice division. Those three are current PDGA members.

Sweet!  I'll actually have a chance to be top 5!  Thanks to all of those that stunk less than I did and moved on up lol

[pickax]

Attached (must be logged in to view) is the list of nonmembers and their division eligibility at IOS #4. PDGA ratings for current members supersede this list. (Some of the data may pre-date when they became a member). If you (or your friend) question the calculated division, shoot me a PM and I can ask the elves for more detail.

[Jon Brakel]

Attached (must be logged in to view) is the list of nonmembers and their division eligibility at IOS #4. PDGA ratings for current members supersede this list. (Some of the data may pre-date when they became a member). If you (or your friend) question the calculated division, shoot me a PM and I can ask the elves for more detail.

The next time the elves come out of the hollow tree, can you ask them if they can identify non-member series players that have been bumped up on this ratings update? It would be nice to get the word out to them that they will need to play up a division in Aurora.

[pickax]

The elves enjoyed themselves on the beach this past weekend, but did find some time to figure this much out for those that do not have PDGA numbers in the Series Point standings.
The following have a non-member rating which bumps them into a new division:
To Advanced Women:
Crystal Tatro
To Advanced Men:
Nate Day
To Intermeidate:
Josh Donoho
Mike VanTassel
Josh Strange
Ray Liveratore
To Recreational:
Matt Cook
Jon Spinazzola
Ben Carrescia
Steve Sajdak
David Halstead
Ryan Gruber
David Jackson
Patrick Carlson

Congrats everyone on their fine performances.

[Bruce Brakel]

The elves enjoyed themselves on the beach this past weekend, but did find some time to figure this much out for those that do not have PDGA numbers in the Series Point standings.
The following have a non-member rating which bumps them into a new division:
To Advanced Women:
Crystal Tatro
To Advanced Men:
Nate Day
To Intermeidate:
Josh Donoho
Mike VanTassel
Josh Strange
Ray Liveratore
To Recreational:
Matt Cook
Jon Spinazzola
Ben Carrescia
Steve Sajdak
David Halstead
Ryan Gruber
David Jackson
Patrick Carlson

Congrats everyone on their fine performances.

As to each of those players, if you join the PDGA, or if you have joined the PDGA, IOS bump rules do not apply to you.  If you join the PDGA or already have joined the PDGA, you can play in any division indicated by your rating, age, gender and pro/am classification. 

If you know any of these players, if you play leagues with them or something, let them know.  Not everyone reads Discontinuum. 

[CJI]

All I can say is I hope I entered the correct division (novice) being my first tournament and all.