IOS #1 @ Waukegan, IL May 2nd & 3rd 2009

[Bruce Brakel]

So if you are a junior you could play in Am 4, also known as Novice, on Saturday, or you could play in a junior division on Sunday.  The players in the Am 4 division who are PDGA members or regular tournament players will all be below a certain skill level, but they will be a mix of ages and of at least two genders.  The players in the junior divisions will all be below a certain age, but some of them might be really, really good.  If there is anyone in the Am 4 division who is really, really good, next time we won't let him [or her] play Am 4. 

When I was a junior I played golf.  Sometimes I got to play in a foursome with my father's friends who drank, smoked, swore like sailors and told humorous salacious stories from the days when they were sailors.     I also played some junior golf and found it pretty much intolerable.  Junior golf and Lord of the Flies are pretty much the same story.     Do what works for you.   Feel free to play Am 4 if you want to. 

[StrikerME02]

So if you are a junior you could play in Am 4, also known as Novice, on Saturday, or you could play in a junior division on Sunday.  The players in the Am 4 division who are PDGA members or regular tournament players will all be below a certain skill level, but they will be a mix of ages and of at least two genders.  The players in the junior divisions will all be below a certain age, but some of them might be really, really good.  If there is anyone in the Am 4 division who is really, really good, next time we won't let him [or her] play Am 4. 

When I was a junior I played golf.  Sometimes I got to play in a foursome with my father's friends who drank, smoked, swore like sailors and told humorous salacious stories from the days when they were sailors.     I also played some junior golf and found it pretty much intolerable.  Junior golf and Lord of the Flies are pretty much the same story.     Do what works for you.   Feel free to play Am 4 if you want to. 

Alright thanks that really helped.That analogie with Lord of the Flies was pretty funny....had to read that book for highschool this year.

[Bruce Brakel]

I've been dying some discs for the tournament.  All of this stuff will be available as player pack items, prizes, and for cash purchases.  Here are some samples:

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[StrikerME02]

I really like that cubs design you did on the 172 monster. It's kinda like my pic.

[Bruce Brakel]

That is the Pitner Variation.  He bought the first dozen or so that I dyed that way.  If you click on any picture it takes you to a bigger version on my photo dumping site. 

[StrikerME02]

That is the Pitner Variation.  He bought the first dozen or so that I dyed that way.  If you click on any picture it takes you to a bigger version on my photo dumping site. 

Oh yea that helped me see it a little better. What other discs do you have dyed like that?

[Bruce Brakel]

Currently that version of the Cubby is on a Monster, Rogue and Firebird.  I may do some more tonight.  My trophies are almost done. 

[patti9103]

I have lots of questions.  When does on line registration close for Saturday and Sunday?  How late can I switch divisions for Sunday?  I'm not sure how many Rec Women will be playing so I want to play up as far as I need to to play with other girls. 

[Bruce Brakel]

I don't think we have a new policy on division switching.  In the past we've allowed switching divisions and changing between trophy-only and full-fee on the day of the tournament.  I know the on-line pre-reg cut-off time was posted recently. 

[Bruce Brakel]

Saturday players will be able to register thru Friday. Sunday players can register online thru Friday and at the course on Saturday. Please understand that you will NOT be able to register for Sunday during busy check-in times on Saturday.

Bruce is making trophy discs for people who finish at the top of each division and for a few spots for the bigger divisions. People who play in divisions that have not registered soon won't have their division on their trophy disc.

Player packs will be given to all amateur players at check-in time on the morning of the day that they play. It will be a certificate worth $15 at the merch table. You will be able to use it to get a disc, hat, shirt or whatever Bruce has in stock. It may be combined with cash or other IOS prize certificates.

[SERG]

Bruce: will you have any of the new Pro D discs from Discraft this weekend?

[Bruce Brakel]

I had not planned on it.  The feedback I'm getting from players is that the new Pro D cuts too easily, wears too fast.  I have not met anyone who has been happy with the new Pro D.  It's like throwing cheese.   

[thedraphter]

Bruce,

I lilke the New Pro D....I switched to the Dart for my putter, because it throws great.  Ben Douglas may be making a permanent home for the Dart for his Driving putter, and Rob Strasser seems to like his too....

Dave O

[StrikerME02]

So if you are a junior you could play in Am 4, also known as Novice, on Saturday, or you could play in a junior division on Sunday.  The players in the Am 4 division who are PDGA members or regular tournament players will all be below a certain skill level, but they will be a mix of ages and of at least two genders.  The players in the junior divisions will all be below a certain age, but some of them might be really, really good.  If there is anyone in the Am 4 division who is really, really good, next time we won't let him [or her] play Am 4. 

When I was a junior I played golf.  Sometimes I got to play in a foursome with my father's friends who drank, smoked, swore like sailors and told humorous salacious stories from the days when they were sailors.     I also played some junior golf and found it pretty much intolerable.  Junior golf and Lord of the Flies are pretty much the same story.     Do what works for you.   Feel free to play Am 4 if you want to. 

On Sunday what time does the actual tournament begin? I assume you can come early to play the course ahead of time. Also, if I were to play in the recreational division would I have to pay the extra $10 then? I know if I play junior I wouldn't have to pay the extra $10 for non-PDGA members.

[Jon Brakel]

Check-in before 8:45am
Player meeting at 9:00am
Tee-off two minutes after the two minute warning  Probably about 9:30am
Every non or non-current PDGA member pays the $10 PDGA fee except for juniors playing in a junior division.

[Bruce Brakel]

The five day forecast is looking not crappy. 

[stpitner]

Bruce,

I lilke the New Pro D....I switched to the Dart for my putter, because it throws great.  Ben Douglas may be making a permanent home for the Dart for his Driving putter, and Rob Strasser seems to like his too....

Dave O

Dave - you're thinking the Innova R-Pro - they were talking about the new Discraft Pro-D models of Pro-D Force, Surge, Avenger, Avenger SS, and now general release Pro-D Zone.  I would have ordered these - except the announced them the day after my Discraft order arrived *d'oh!*  Need to wait for some more stuff to sell before ordering again

[thedraphter]

Scott,
Thanks for the correction...Duh...

Also, I was just going through the list of entrants for IOS #1, and I noticed John McHan  32123 Yes 866  Schaumburg IL USA is playing NOVICE. Does this mean a lowly 851 rated player could play there too?    By the way....I predict Kira kicking some hardcore hiney that day....I feel sorry for everyone in Novice...Beat by a girl...Oh wait...happened to me at IOS 6 Last year...I still wish I threw like a girl...

[Bruce Brakel]

The cap on Novice is 849.  850+ must play Rec or higher. 

McHan indicated when he registered that if he was rated too high for Novice, he'd play intermediate.  I'm sure that will get corrected on the PDGA page shortly. 

[Bruce Brakel]

Bruce,

I lilke the New Pro D....I switched to the Dart for my putter, because it throws great.  Ben Douglas may be making a permanent home for the Dart for his Driving putter, and Rob Strasser seems to like his too....

Dave O

Dave - you're thinking the Innova R-Pro - they were talking about the new Discraft Pro-D models of Pro-D Force, Surge, Avenger, Avenger SS, and now general release Pro-D Zone.  I would have ordered these - except the announced them the day after my Discraft order arrived *d'oh!*  Need to wait for some more stuff to sell before ordering again

I'll have the Zone, Drone and some other mids and putters in Pro D but not the new drivers.  Among my tournament players there is not a huge market for Pro D drivers.  Carl Spray likes the DX drivers for resale purposes.