Peoria Frisbee Club's Greater Peoria Open- May 30-31 A-tier

[Bruce Brakel]

How many are you taking on the pro side?  It still has a lot of room, right?  I'm not foreseeing the money to make this trip, but I'm really bad at foreseeing money...   

[4u2nv]

What courses are being played?  I know McNaughton and Morton I heard washington and or eureka possibly bradley.

[CEValkyrie]

What courses are being played?  I know McNaughton and Morton I heard washington and or eureka possibly bradley.

http://www.illinoisdiscgolf.com/09GPO.html

[Tafe Hemler]

All Am divisions are playing shorts at both McNaughton and Morton.

Am Wait list
1 Pitner
2 Payne
3 Flores
4 MELISSA BUSCH

This is just my opinion, but...
WEAK!!!!
With no Rec. or Novice what is the reasoning behind the decision on shorts?  I've played the GPO since 2002, always in Adv. and like I said I have never played the shorts at either course.  I'm not trying to start anything here, just giving my opinion.  I'm sure it will be a great tourney.
Also, will the temp holes at Eureka be marked at least on Friday so I can see them?

[stpitner]

Tafe - maybe you would want to bump to Pro then and take merch in lieu of cash if you want to play longs?  I have no say either way and I hear your argument, but your rating is up enough that you could throw your hat in the ring with the Pro's.

[Bruce Brakel]

If the tees are a deal breaker, given that the tournament is full, I suspect that Dana would give you your money back and sell your spot to someone else. 

If it rains or is dewy in the morning, you'll be glad to be on the concrete short tees [unless they now have concrete for the longs, which I have no idea.] 

[dana]

Tafe- Sorry, I know a few ADV guys are disappointed about playing the shorts.  The short tees at both courses are pretty fun and challenging.  I don't think we'll see any Ams shoot 49 or better at McNaughton shorts. 

Temps will be marked at Eureka by Friday, or on Friday.  Hopefully we'll have something you can download to help out with navigating them.   

[CEValkyrie]

Dana,

   Just a tip that we found effective on the Rockford Temp Course. I laminated a big # on a regular sheet of paper for marking pin locations. We pounded in 4 foot long sticks and stapled the # to the stakes. We painted the top and bottom of the stake orange making them visible.

[zgti1]

How long is the AM waitlist at this time?  Peoria is a 2.75 hour drive from Rockford and I don't wanna ride down there on the off chance I might play.

[Tafe Hemler]

I hear all of you.  I really looked into paying more and giving my spot to Pitner, but,,,
It's the same old thing; pay more = get less.  Not only would I not get a player's pack, but (thanks for the inference that I would, Scott) I'm not going to cash against THAT field, no way no how.  A fellow dg'r with a sub 900 rating played McNaughton to check it out and shot -5 (short), I was hoping for even (long).  I hate to see my favorite IL course turned into deuce or die like everything else.
So, this has been handled civilly enough that I have said my peace and will drop it come next weekend, no tuutuu all day Sat. and no spouting off to any that will hear.  My mouth will remain shut on this matter for the duration.
Next year, make 'em LONGS!!!  Any PDGA member should welcome the challenge.
Are there shorts on Morton #18?
Thanx Dana, see you Friday

[dana]

I understand your frustration, wanting to play the longs.  Although I think you are selling the shorts a little short (no pun intended).  SSA from the shorts has ranged from 51-53 from the shorts over the years.  A 49 from a sub 900 rated player is pretty hot.  Heck, I'd be pretty damn happy shootin a 49.
If I have a say in running things again next year, I will try and make sure ADV gets a crack at the longs.

Thanks for understanding, Tafe.  Drive safe and we'll see you this weekend.

There has been heavy radar on Rt. 74 between the Eureka/Goodfield exit and the Morton exit lately.  Around Morton they always have speed traps, so if you like to drive fast, be aware of that stretch there!

[stpitner]

the spot is actually for my brother, but if he doesn't get in, he doesn't get in - he'll just be helping me with the merch instead.  So don't worry about keeping your spot Tafe

[dana]

11 pro spots left.  Don't call and ask me to reserve a spot.  Only way to register is online: www.Iregisteredonline.com

Thanks

[dana]

Am Wait list
1 Pitner
2 Payne
3 Flores
4 MELISSA BUSCH
5 Sean Ryan

[OvEr HaNd AsSaSiN]

I will give my spot up for 150 bucks...

[4u2nv]

I will give my spot up for 150 bucks...

SAME

[dana]

If that happens, don't forget the TD gets 20%

[4u2nv]

If that happens, don't forget the TD gets 20%

Well I doubt it will happen, I kinda figured Matt put it out there as a joke.

Although if someone wanted my spot that much I wouldn't mind.

[dana]

I was goin along with the joke..But anyways, there are 9 pro spots left!

[dana]

3 Pro Spots.

Scott Martin is officially back out of retirement!

Liz Lopez is making the trek up from TX.