DISContinuum Presents IOS #3 @ Sterling, IL--07/11 & 07/12 2009

[Bruce Brakel]

The trophy man got "home" safely.  Actually, I have not been home yet.  I drove straight to work.  Got in 45 minutes late.  I napped a little too long in Battle Creek.  While my eyes were closed I convinced myself I was napping in Lansing at the next rest area closer to home! 

I'll go to work on the lettering tonight on the trophies.  (I also have to go to work on a custom stamp concept for Fairfield and an overall series trophy concept.  The custom stamp concept came to me when Jon and I said our farewells at Sterling.)  I'm guessing two evenings to do all the lettering, an evening to apply the dye, it has to cure slowly, so about three days there, maybe in the mail next Monday? 

[Dan Michler]

Great job with the tournament Brett, Bruce, Jon, Scott.  Sinnissippi might not be the hardest course in the world, but I still think its one of the most fun courses to play.  I'm tired.

[Tafe Hemler]

Sinnissippi has always been a tough scoring course for me, a true challenge.
Thanks for running the event.

On a side note; NO Discontinuum tag challenge at an IOS?!?!  That ain't right.  I only got my membership and tag to help out the club and have a little fun with the #'s at IOS events since I never get up to the north-side for anything.  If this is the way it's going to be I will more than likely NOT be getting a membership next year.  I understand that everyone is just SOO busy (not meant to bag staff), but how many club members were there that could've easily put out a box and looked at scores afterwards?  If I had known, this FVMDGC member would've put out a simple box.  Step it up kids!

[pdga#7648]

just a quick question. Lokking at the Tourny page at PDGA.COM, it shows me in a tie for 3rd place. We played a playoff that I won for 3rd alone. I know the other Doug shot better the 2nd round, so his name is listed 1st, but since we played it off, shouldn't it show me in 3rd, winning in a playoff? Not that big of a deal, just trying to understand it. Thanks.

[Dan Michler]

Your playoff was only for the trophy.  As far as PDGA points go, ties are only broken for 1st place.

[Dan Michler]

On a side note; NO Discontinuum tag challenge at an IOS?!?!  That ain't right.  I only got my membership and tag to help out the club and have a little fun with the #'s at IOS events since I never get up to the north-side for anything.  If this is the way it's going to be I will more than likely NOT be getting a membership next year.  I understand that everyone is just SOO busy (not meant to bag staff), but how many club members were there that could've easily put out a box and looked at scores afterwards?  If I had known, this FVMDGC member would've put out a simple box.  Step it up kids!

Do it once and you'll understand why nobody wants to do it again.

[Bruce Brakel]

That, and the person posting scores cannot control the order of the names.  The spreadsheet is locked.  It automatically sorts ties by its criteria, no matter what order the names are typed into the spreadsheet.  In the notes section, the TD report will indicate that you won the playoff for the trophy.  We collect that data and report it to the PDGA, but the PDGA doesn't tweak the results to make it look right.  Even at Worlds, there was a trophy tie at Worlds last year between Paige and Michelle and the winner of the playoff is shown in the wrong spot.  

[Bruce Brakel]

As to the tag challenge, Discontinuum is a volunteer run club.  Anyone can volunteer to run the tag challenge.  It is hard for someone who is volunteering to set up and take down the course, or sort the CTPs and help with scoring, or whatever, to also do the tag challenge.  It is a lot of work and it needs a dedicated volunteer. 

I did it at least once, successfully, and could train a volunteer.  Brett has done it often and could train a volunteer.  If I get out there for any tournament where I'm not serving in some other capacity, I'll do tags, if i remember this then. 

[pdga#7648]

That, and the person posting scores cannot control the order of the names.  The spreadsheet is locked.  It automatically sorts ties by its criteria, no matter what order the names are typed into the spreadsheet.  In the notes section, the TD report will indicate that you won the playoff for the trophy.  We collect that data and report it to the PDGA, but the PDGA doesn't tweak the results to make it look right.  Even at Worlds, there was a trophy tie at Worlds last year between Paige and Michelle and the winner of the playoff is shown in the wrong spot.  

Thanks Dan and Bruce. Like I said wasn't really that big of a deal, just didn't understand it, now I do.

[Jon Brakel]

I'm glad most everyone had fun! We had a funny incident on the way home. Maddisen had fallen asleep in the back seat, Becky was almost asleep, I was driving with the radio on but not loud. We hit a little bump in the highway and something shifted in back and set off the horn! Whoo hoo! Maddisen woke up screaming. I yelled back if she could reach back there and turn it off. She wasn't clicking on all cylinders yet and just started yelling "I can't, I can't, I can't, I can't, I can't!"

So, after a few seconds it turned off. Whatever hit it did not fully flip the switch. So every time we would hit a bump, my folding chair packed in the back would bounce and make the horn chirp for a second. Maddisen, still a little groggy and confused said "Stop hitting bounces!"

[Bruce Brakel]

I wasn't trying to make a big deal of it either.  I just wanted to explain it thoroughly so everyone would understand that there is nothing Jon can do about it.  The spreadsheet sorts ties first by hot round no matter how the data is uploaded, then alphabetical by last name, then first name, then PDGA #. 

At a sanctioned doubles tournament once we had a three-way tie that was also tied on hot rounds that was also tied for trophies.  When we uploaded the scores, the players were no longer paired with their partners, but were shown alphabetically.  To re-pair the teams I gave team members fictitious but same middle initials with no space after the period, like John A.Smith and Jason A.Wysnewski.  That worked on the unofficial results, but the official results automatically corrected the last names to the one on the PDGA records. 

The PDGA spreadsheet works pretty good most of the time, but it really is not designed for doubles. 

[tacimala]

Sinnissippi has always been a tough scoring course for me, a true challenge.
Thanks for running the event.

On a side note; NO Discontinuum tag challenge at an IOS?!?!  That ain't right.  I only got my membership and tag to help out the club and have a little fun with the #'s at IOS events since I never get up to the north-side for anything.  If this is the way it's going to be I will more than likely NOT be getting a membership next year.  I understand that everyone is just SOO busy (not meant to bag staff), but how many club members were there that could've easily put out a box and looked at scores afterwards?  If I had known, this FVMDGC member would've put out a simple box.  Step it up kids!

Tafe that is stupid to even bring up in any way, shape or form unless you had done something yourself to make it happen.

[CEValkyrie]

Wow, i've finally recovered after leaving Friday morning at 10am and getting back Sunday night at 11:30pm.

An event like this takes many volunteers to pull off. It's very difficult when you live a few hours away. I want to thank everyone who chipped in to make it happen. I apologize if I miss anyone.

Tim of Fade Gear did an awesome job and donated a ton of time. Not only did he do course work he made an awesome lunch both days! His crew did an amazing job and I hope the players appreciated it. I hope the winners of Novice, Recreational, Intermediate, and Advanced appreciated the additional added bag to the payout. Please support Fade Gear!

It's very difficult to find cash to add to events. Thank you DISContinuum for supporting such a great event with $500 added cash making this event one of the biggest in Illinois. How awesome is it playing 6 temporary tees with solid tee pads and 6 quality baskets? Thanks DISContinuum!

Scott Pitner of Paper or Plastic Sports stock is second to none. The technology upgrade is a bonus. We need this game to become more official and merchandise is part of it. Thank you Scott!

The course looked fantastic. There are many new pin positions since I last played. The local players that volunteer should be proud. The new bridge on #5 is awesome. It is one of the best holes in Illinois. Sinnissippi is still one of my favorite courses in Illinois.

I want to thank Pat G, Gabe, Tim, and anyone else who moved pins. I know this was a touchy subject leading up to the event. Everyone has their opinions of what is the best placement but for tourney play you have to think about conflicts, balance, time, & flow when there are 100 players each day. Thank you guys!

I want to thank Dana for helping me lay out the tee pads and mark the temp holes. I'm not sure who got the park district to mow the green for # 9E but thank you! That hole is fun!

Thank you Pat G. for running doubles Friday night and to DISContinuum for donating a CTP (Innova Hat, Shirt, Mini, & Sticker). Good turnout and the weather was perfect.

Tom McManus is a work horse. Thank you Tom! He did an awesome job with preregistration and hauled 4 baskets out. Without him i'd never be able to set up 6 holes in the morning and break them down after. Thanks to the players that moved the baskets/tees close to the road for pickup. It was much appreciated!

The IOS team does it's best to offer you the most bang for your buck.
We hope you enjoyed the event!

[pickax]

My legs are feeling it today. What was the total distance for that course? I suppose I should probably add an extra half mile just walking between a couple of the holes. :-)

[Tom McManus]

Through volunteering time and effort, along with the 50/50, Discontinuum Disc Golf club collected $533 for the A Tier that is going to take place in 2010.

I wanted to add Mike Krupicka's name to the list of helpers. He always does a great job in the scorers tent.

Thanks to Jon for getting the scores up so quickly, it is really a bonus. It is something that Jon should be proud of, I don't think they have a world record for that kind of thing, but if they did, Jon would have the record.


Scott's selection of merchandise is unsurpassed.

Thanks to Tim, Pat, and the rest of the Sinnisssippi crew for being such great hosts.  It is amazing that the course has so much play and it is in such great condition. For the locals here, think about Adler Park or Fairfield with he 20' diameter mud circles around the baskets. You guys are blessed to have such a great course.

Thanks to Tyler for running FVMDC bagtags.

Thanks to Glen Gruenke for joining Discontinuum this weekend.

Thanks to John Jordan and the ADV Grandmasters for breaking down the basket on the picnic table.

Discontinuum is a bunch of volunteers who do the best that they can with limited resources who promote disc golf in Illinois. Our club members who buy bagtags help us to put $ towards additional baskets and tee pads that they are welcome to use for events.

It was great to see so many club members make the trip to Sterling.

Thanks to Brett for the sweet alt holes.  They were tough again this year.  I know who to thank when I come down with a raging case of poison ivy.

[tacimala]

Thanks to Brett for the sweet alt holes.  They were tough again this year.  I know who to thank when I come down with a raging case of poison ivy.

Me too, but we're probably not talking about the same person. 

[thedraphter]

My legs are feeling it today. What was the total distance for that course? I suppose I should probably add an extra half mile just walking between a couple of the holes. :-)

Me too.  My legs hurt....It was a 'I threw some of my best rounds kinda hurt' though, so I'll take it.   

Things I love:
Sinnissippi Disc Golf course
The temp holes
Bratts by the Fade Gear Guy. (Almost as much as I love his bags.)
The great selection of discs by a dang fine guy.
And the Discontinuum, Sterling, and other people who put so much work into a great tournament.


Peace, love, and tacos,
DaveO

[Jon Brakel]

Through volunteering time and effort, along with the 50/50, Discontinuum Disc Golf club collected $533 for the A Tier that is going to take place in 2010.

I wanted to add Mike Krupicka's name to the list of helpers. He always does a great job in the scorers tent.

Thanks to Jon for getting the scores up so quickly, it is really a bonus. It is something that Jon should be proud of, I don't think they have a world record for that kind of thing, but if they did, Jon would have the record.


Scott's selection of merchandise is unsurpassed.

Thanks to Tim, Pat, and the rest of the Sinnisssippi crew for being such great hosts.  It is amazing that the course has so much play and it is in such great condition. For the locals here, think about Adler Park or Fairfield with he 20' diameter mud circles around the baskets. You guys are blessed to have such a great course.

Thanks to Tyler for running FVMDC bagtags.

Thanks to Glen Gruenke for joining Discontinuum this weekend.

Thanks to John Jordan and the ADV Grandmasters for breaking down the basket on the picnic table.

Discontinuum is a bunch of volunteers who do the best that they can with limited resources who promote disc golf in Illinois. Our club members who buy bagtags help us to put $ towards additional baskets and tee pads that they are welcome to use for events.

It was great to see so many club members make the trip to Sterling.

Thanks to Brett for the sweet alt holes.  They were tough again this year.  I know who to thank when I come down with a raging case of poison ivy.

Thanks Tom. It is because of all the other people you mentioned (and people like yourself that you didn't), that I am able to get the scores up that quickly. Barish once posted that I am a 1000 rated TD, but that's not really fair. The way we run our tournaments is a team effort. We are a 1000 rated TD team!

I think we all do what we are good at and get help with the stuff we aren't so good at.

Not to take anything away from what Bruce has done for the IOS, but Pitner has the best traveling disc golf store that I've ever seen! Without Bruce, his merch and his generous contribution, the IOS would not be what it is today...if it would even exist. Pitner is running a business so partnering with him is a little different than partnering with the serious hobbyist (Bruce) but they bring different things to the team.

Good team effort all around for another successful IOS. I wish we could get 200 players to every event we run! More players=more fun!

[PHishHead]

  hay guys thx for the good times last weekend.  kinda pissed at my self for not playn this course sooner, its a good lookn fun course to play.  hope theres a tourny there every year.   i had no problem with tag challenge.  theres no rule sayn you have to turn them in and play against the whole field.  its is the norm but if no one is collecting you can always challenge your friends or whoever else and still play for the days scores.  anybody know where to get copys of the pictures taken during play, thought it might be cool to see them.  also wondering if the ratings will be turned in before the 7/21 ratings update.  i need every round i can get to get my rating back up.           thx again had a great time

[pickax]

The deadline for turning in results for the 7/21 update was before the tournament. IOS3 will be in for the following update. The projected scores and ratings I did were all out of whack due to the excellent lunch by Tim & his crew so they were scrapped and will not be included. :-)