2008 IOS #5 @ Rockford, IL (DISContinuum Presents The ILLINOIS OPEN)

[tacimala]

Yea, until someone actually thinks that it is real. Someone new to tourneys will probably think that they get a mulligan if they have that disc.

[Tom McManus]

Yea, until someone actually thinks that it is real. Someone new to tourneys will probably think that they get a mulligan if they have that disc.

You don't get a mulligan with that disc?

[Bruce Brakel]

Here it is, gussied up for Rockford:

<img src="http://img5.glowfoto.com/images/2008/07/26-0603068529T.jpg" alt="free image hosting" border=0 />

[Bruce Brakel]

The only problem I have with it is it looks like Mark Stephens!

http://www.discgolfersr.us/photo/photo/slideshow?feed_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.discgolfersr.us%2Fphoto%2Fphoto%2FslideshowFeedForContributor%3FscreenName%3D55btzjyh31lu&back_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.discgolfersr.us%2Fprofiles%2Fprofile%2Fshow%3Fid%3DMarkStephens%26

Oh, I thought I was posting a picture but I posted a link to his slide show.  He's in there around pic 13. 

[KenGmoney1]

I think it would be cool to put the hooters girl on a full color disc.

[tacimala]

Bruce - you should get in touch with the Local 101 guys to see if they would be able to help with the logo designs for each tourney. Every one that I've seen that guy do has sold like hot cakes. Perhaps the small amount spent on paying for the design will equal out with the inflated sales of a sweet design.

[Bruce Brakel]

I've only had one that didn't sell well in the past three years.  Unless the geese are slowing down the DGA.  I think DGA sells slowly naturally. 

Kyle's stuff has always been a big hit.  His robot design was hot.

Jon's stuff has been as hit and miss as mine.  He tends to design for the safe middle.  I tend to swing for the fences.  I sold my Peoria Open discs because of the stamp.  I've never really sold Trackers before or since. 

Most players don't care what ugly piece of coprolite is stamped on their disc.  But for those who care, I like to try.

[Chainmeister]

This is more for the courses forum but with the A-tier coming I figured I would post here. I played the West Course today. Concretes are in! This course is very enjoyable with concrete tees. I could not find #'s 14 & 15. The 16 holes I played were challenging and fun. I think 14's basket is a touch deeper and 13's tee is a bit back nd to the left of the old tee. Some of the signs are missing. I played both courses and found them to about equal in their challenge. Can't wait for September.

[duain]

after shooting 11 go to the left instead of to old number 12, the new 12 shoots back across the big field into some trees then the new 13 comes back across the field yet again then you go to the old 12 which is now 14. confusing but less cramped on the last nine holes. i believe the two new holes are at least 400ft

[airspuds]

bag tags sunday 8 am ?

is it worth the 2.5 hrs each way in the car to practice the courses
or should i just play it blinid ?

as sunday might be the last day that i could do this til the T

[ihatecheeseheads]

What time will the friday warm up doubles begin? Also, will the 3rd temp course be set up for the doubles?

[JCthrills]

I'm 100% playing all three courses blind. 4.5 - 5 hours is a little much for a practice round lol.  Hotel suggestions?  Is there any camping realatively close?

[duain]

 Blackhawk Valley Campground
6540 Valley Trail Road

Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-9767


blackhawkvalley@msn.com

Description: 40 beautifully wooded acres in a valley along the scenic Kishwaukee River. Enjoy fishing, pedal cart rental, playground, basketball, volleyball, rec hall, store, showers, laundry.

Sites: 130 Total Camp/RV Sites; 23 Pull-Thru Sites; 41 Full Hookups; 40 Max RV Length
Amenities: Store; Propane; Pets Welcome; Laundry; Dump Station; Group/Meeting Facilities; WiFi
Recreation: Playground; Mini Golf; Arcade/Game Room
   

[pickax]

How about a link...
http://www.blackhawkvalleycampground.com/

[duain]

ROCK CUT STATE PARK

7318 harlem rd Loves Park, IL 61111 815 -885-3311

Chiseled out of the state's far northern region is Rock Cut State Park in Winnebego County. Nearby are other "rocky" landmarks - the mighty Rock River and the place where wagons once forded it, Rockford. It's an area of rolling plains, interesting history and recreational variety.

Two lakes set off the park's 3,092 acres. Pierce Lake, with 162 acres, is a retreat for people wanting to fish, ice fish or ice skate. A second 50-acre Olson Lake is especially for swimmers. Rounding out the park's recreational options are camping, hiking, horseback trails and cross-country skiing. Whatever the season, you can be sure there's quite a bit of activity going on at Rock Cut State Park.

Hours

Summer hours (April - October) 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Winter hours (November - March) 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


The Park's Present
Because water serves as a welcome mat to birds and animals, wildlife watchers to the area won't be disappointed. Birders report good viewing, with waterfowl being abundant. Deer, fox, muskrat, woodchuck and beaver inhabit Rock Cut State Park as do opossum, raccoon and both gray and fox squirrel. Over 100 types of wildflowers offer a showy display each spring and summer, while the hardwood trees dazzle you with their reds and golds every fall.

Trails
The trail system at Rock Cut offers opportunities for hiking (40 miles), mountain biking(23 miles), and equestrian(14 miles) and has been completely remarked. Trail users will find updated trail head/information signs at picnic areas and trail access points for trail information and regulations. Only certain trails are designated for mountain biking and equestrian use and are identified by colored trail markers. Blue trails are for mountain biking and hiking, yellow trails are for equestrian and hiking and red trails are restricted to hiking only.

Rock Cut also offers access (at the Pierce Lake spillway) to the Willow Creek Bike Trail and Perryville Path, a paved trail system connecting the local communities of Loves Park and Rockford to Rock Cut State Park.

Camping
For those who want to include an overnight stay in their visit to Rock Cut, the park offers 28 Class A-Premium sites for reservation, 180 Class A-Premium sites and 60 Class B-Premium sites on a first-come first-serve basis. There is also a primitive cabin available for reservation. It has electricity, but does not have water or plumbing facilities.

Open year round, the campgrounds provide water, electricity, sanitary dump stations, showers, toilets, a boat launch and playground equipment. Only electricity and pit toilets are available in the winter season. Equestrian camping is restricted to a site on Hart Road. Groups of more than 25 persons need advance permission from the site superintendent before they can enter the park, and all campers require a permit from park personnel. Alcohol is prohibited in the campground.

Rock Cut Campsite Reservation Form |  Campground Map | Youth Group Reservation | Rent-A-Cabin Reservation

http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/R1/ROCKCUT.HTM#Camping

[Dan Michler]

Rock Cut is a very nice campground.  Unfortunately its on the opposite side of town, so you are looking at around a 25 minute drive from there to Anna Page.

[JCthrills]

Thanks! now for another request  does anyone happen to have a .pdf flyer for IOS 5?  I want to bring some to my league events in Indy & Michigan over the next few weeks in hopes to flood my division with out of towners I mean split travel expenses lol...

[duain]

you can go here  http://home.comcast.net/~illinoisopen/rockford_a_tier.htm  copy and paste to a word document or note pad then print it out.

[pickax]

The only thing I would add to that info is that all the courses are at one park and lunch should be included. You will not need to drive anywhere during the day which cuts down on car pool headaches.

I've put together a flyer attached here.

[JCthrills]

Thanks! hopefully I'll spur a few to pre-reg tonight after Indy singles & a few more in the coming weeks.