2010 ILLINOIS OPEN SERIES

[CEValkyrie]

2010 is going to be an AWESOME year! The IOS staff has been overworked the past few years and we considered eliminating the series. Instead of doing so we've added some very hard working TD's to take over several legs. This will allow bigger events and several new venues. This year includes an A-Tier and five B-Tiers. This is going to be the biggest and best season for the IOS! The A-Tier is going to be HUGE as it's a Pro Worlds Warm Up. Sinnissippi was a permier event in Illinois last year. Fox Valley Metro and Mike Krupicka are stepping up to run Oswego as a B-Tier. Scott Pitner of Paper or Plastic Sports dot com is running a B-Tier in Channahon and Streamwood. Along with those 5 the series will include several other solid events. This is going to be a great season and we look forward to seeing you on the course.

SCHEDULE

All Events are PDGA Sanctioned

HUGE ACE POOL & TONS OF CTP'S!!!!!!!
For IOS 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9
MPO (Open), MA2 (Intermediate), MA4 (Novice) Saturday
All other divisions Sunday

IOS #2 All Division play both days. 2 rounds each day.
IOS #4 All divisions will play on the same day.
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May 1 & May 2
IOS #1 Dave Pitner Memorial @ Channahon, IL
AM/PRO B-Tier
http://www.paperorplasticsports.com/tournaments.html
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May 22 & 23
IOS #2 DISContinuum Presents The Illiana Open @ Crown Point, IN
PRO WORLDS WARM UP
AM/PRO A-Tier
You must be a current PDGA member to play in an A-Tier
http://discontinuum.org/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=4944.0
IL USDGC State Rep Spot
USADGC Qualifier
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June 5 & 6
IOS #3 Fox Valley Presents The Oswego Open @ Oswego, IL
AM/PRO B-Tier
http://krupicka.org/discgolf/OswegoOpen2010.html
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July 5 (Monday)
IOS #4 The Bevier Blast @ Waukegan, IL
AM B-Tier/PRO C-Tier
http://www.paperorplasticsports.com/tournaments.html
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July 17 & 18
IOS #5 DISContinuum Presents The Sinnissippi Open @ Sterling, IL
AM/PRO B-Tier
http://discontinuum.org/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=4942.0
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August 14 & 15
IOS #6 Nothin' But Chains @ Joliet, IL
AM B-Tier PRO C-Tier
http://www.paperorplasticsports.com/tournaments.html
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August 21 & 22
IOS #7 Challenge At The City Of Lights @ Aurora, IL
AM B-Tier PRO C-Tier
http://www.paperorplasticsports.com/tournaments.html
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September 11 & 12
IOS #8 The Doug Baker Memorial @ Streamwood, IL
AM/PRO B-Tier
http://www.paperorplasticsports.com/tournaments.html
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October 16 & 17
IOS #9 The Fairfield Farewell @ Round Lake, IL
AM B-Tier PRO C-Tier
http://www.paperorplasticsports.com/tournaments.html
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For IOS 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9
MPO (Open), MA2 (Intermediate), MA4 (Novice) Saturday
All other divisions Sunday

IOS #2 All Division play both days. 2 rounds each day.
IOS #3 All divisions will play the same day.


See bottom of page for the histrory of the series.
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CONTACT

Jon Brakel
PDGA #10246
jon@brasscash.com
(847) 670-1757
Illinois Open Series TD

Bruce Brakel
PDGA #13087
bruce@brasscash.com
Waterford Jr. Girls Club Dictator General President for Life

Brett Comincioli
PDGA #19325
brett@brasscash.com
(847) 858-4368
President, Discontinuum Disc Golf Club
PDGA Illinois State Coordinator

Scott Pitner
PDGA #30192
scott@paperorplasticsports.com
(630) 346-8173
Illinois Open Series TD
Owner-> www.paperorplasticsports.com

Mike Krupicka
PDGA #28238
oswego2010@krupicka.org
(630) 357-7265
Illinois Open Series TD

Tom McManus
PDGA #1276
(847) 997-2190
tpmcm@aol.com 
PreRegistration Coordinator for A-Tier
Treasurer, Discontinuum Disc Golf Club

Tyler Williams
PDGA #26936
773-771-4720
tyler.williams@navistar.com
Series Points Manager


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ENTRY FEES

Check each event website for entry fee and preregistration info.

Non PDGA Members add $10.00
Juniors are exempt from the $10.00 Non PDGA Member Fee

Join the PDGA & save $10.00 
You can save another $5.00 by joining or renewing a PDGA membership thru the PDGA. Click DISContinuum as the affiliate Club.
http://www.pdgastore.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1228369190



Any player with any skill level is welcome. Come hang out with people who love disc golf. All tournaments are run according to PDGA rules.
Check out the rules-> http://www.pdga.com/rules
We are running these events to educate new players and promote the game of disc golf. We run excellent tournaments for Amateur players of all skill levels. We had some of the largest Advanced, Intermediate,Recreational, and Novice divisions in the state as well as female participation.

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FORMAT
Check each website for times.
The lunch break will end 1 hour from the last card being turned in. Don't be late. We will get started on time.
The awards ceremony will start as soon as possible.
A minimum of 100% payout to all divisions.
We usually throw in 2nd round CTP's if the event has average to above average attendance.
We know many of you travel & have a life outside of disc golf. We will do our best to get you on the road as early as possible.

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TROPHY ONLY

What is trophy only?
You may pay the trophy only entry fee and play the event. You are playing for a trophy only. If you finish in a position that is awarded a trophy you get the trophy. You do not get a payout if you finish in a prize/cash finishing position.

Why play trophy only?
You may play trophy only for several reasons.
1. Tired of not having a chance to finish in a cashing spot at events? Save a few bucks and play trophy only.
2. Want to test the field and move up a division without paying the full fee? Save a few bucks and play trophy only.
3. Want to try to hit an ace when the ace pool rolls over & it's $750.00? Play both days in a division you wouldn't normally play.

Do I get a player pack when I play trophy only?
If you are playing in an amateur division you get a player pack. If you are playing in a pro division you do not get a player pack.
Along with the player pack you also get a chance to shoot for any CTP on the course.

Can I win CTP's?
Yes, you can participate in all the CTP's that are offered to your division.
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SERIES POINTS

This series is set up for fun and competition. Overall champions win a trophy and bragging rights. If you play any day of the 2010 Illinois Open Series you are automatically entered into the series. It costs no extra fee to enter the series. There will be no deductions from tournament payouts to pay for overall series champion trophies. See trophy payouts below.

Points only count in the division in which they are earned. For example, if Bruce plays Advanced at the first event and receives 12 points then plays advanced masters at the next event and earns 12 points, he does not have a total of 24 points. He would have 12 points in advanced and 12 points in advanced masters.

Participants will be awarded one point for each tournament entered and one point for each player they beat in their division.

A player who DNFs (Does Not Finish), will receive 0 (zero) points for that tournament.

Overall points will be calculated from best 5 of 9 events. Players must play in a minimum of four events to be considered competing for series points. The A-tier (IOS #2) will be worth double points.


OVERALL SERIES TROPHIES
TBD

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SERIES ACE POOL

Ace Pool is open all day.

Multiple aces are split.

All ace pools that are not hit will rollover to the next day or event.

We may cap the ace as it grows during the year.

If there is money remaining at the end of the series that money will be rolled over to 2011.

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PAYOUTS

PDGA charts will be followed for payouts to all divisions.

Funny money is paid out to all amateur divisions except Juniors. Juniors get a $15.00 player pack and play for a trophy only.

All Pro's play for cash.
 
Payout Policy: Cash and prizes, including CTPs, not claimed during the awards ceremony are donated to the tournament process, unless other arrangements have been made with the TD that day.

Event trophies are hand made or dyed trophy discs. They are quite simplistic and represent what place you finish if you win one. This is done to keep the payouts fatter instead of purchasing more expensive trophies that are just as lame and weaken the payouts.
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HISTORY OF THE IOS

The series started in 2003 as a single event. The event was held at Fairfield Park in Round Lake on August 10, 2003. 95 players attended this one day event. http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_...urnID=3641#Open
Approximately 15 players had to be turned away. We then realized that PDGA events are in high demand in this area.

2003 Illinois Open Champions
Open-> Kris Hutter
Open Women-> Barrett White
Maters-> Rob Schoenhoft
Advanced-> Sean Butler
Advanced Masters-> Pat McFarland
Intermediate-> Josh Gaughran
Intermediate Women-> Becky Brakel
Intermediate Masters-> Mitch Wallace
Recreational-> Christian McClellan
Junior-> Neal Swanson


In 2004 the Illinois Open Series was established. Along with the Fairfield event, Shady Oaks Park in Streamwood and Lippold Park in Crystal Lake were added. Everyone involved with running the series loves to play disc golf. All 3 events were split day so everyone that volunteered could play.

Shady Oaks Park, Streamwood, IL
(78 Players)
June 26, 2004-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_...ID=4400#Pro%202
June 27, 2004-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_...urnID=4555#Open

Lippold Park, Crystal Lake, IL
(80 Players)
July 24, 2004-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_...ID=4210#Pro%202
July 25, 2004-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_...urnID=4556#Open

Fairfield Park, Round Lake, IL
(97 Players)
August 28, 2004-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_...ID=4401#Pro%202
August 29, 2004-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_...urnID=4557#Open


2004 IOS Champions
Pro2-> Brian Karnov
Adv Master-> Adrian Gutierrez Sr.
Int Women-> Diana Brakel
Intermediate-> Eric Doty
Recreational-> Jon Brakel
Junior-> Adrian Gutierrez Jr.
Open-> Kris Hutter
Pro Master-> Roy Carey
Pro Women-> Barrett White
Advanced-> Justin Schandelmeire
Adv Women-> Jeannine Rice


2005 saw HUGE growth! UW Parkside-Kenosha WI, Madison Meadows-Lombard IL, Anna Page Park-Rockford IL, & Bevier Park-Waukegan IL, expanded the series to 7 events. Not only did the number of events increase, attendance boomed. There were over 140 players at 4 of the 7 events. Rockford is listed in the top 10 of most attended events in 2005.  167 players attended Rockford. Round Lake had one of the biggest Recreational fields of the year with 42 players. The year ended with an average of 128 players at each event over 7 events.

UW-Parkside, Kenosha, WI
(101 Players)
April 23, 2005-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_...hp?TournID=5056
April 24, 2005-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_...hp?TournID=5057

Madison Meadows Park, Lombard, IL
(140 Players)
May 28, 2005-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_...hp?TournID=5059
May 29, 2005-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_...hp?TournID=5060

Lippold Park, Crystal Lake, IL
(155 Players)
June 25, 2005-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_...hp?TournID=5063
June 26, 2005-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_...hp?TournID=5064

Anna Page Park, Rockford, IL
(167 Players)
July 23, 2005-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_...hp?TournID=5115

Shady Oaks Park, Streamwood, IL
(118 Players)
August 13, 2005-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_...hp?TournID=5116
August 14, 2005-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_...hp?TournID=5117

Bevier Park, Waukegan, IL
(77 Players)
September 17, 2005-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_...hp?TournID=5118

Fairfield Park, Round Lake, IL
(140 Players)
October 15, 2005-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_...hp?TournID=5119
October 16, 2005-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_...hp?TournID=5120



2005 IOS Champions
Open-> Kurt Raffensperger
Masters-> Spike Walker
Grandmsters-> Ron James
Open Women-> Barrett White
Advanced-> Dan Michler
Advanced Masters-> Adrian Gutierrez Sr.
Advanced Grandmasters-> Johnese Holt
Advanced Women-> Kelsey Brakel
Intermediate-> Kevin Lenth
Intermediate Women-> Kiralyn Brakel
Recreational-> Jason Poole
Recreational Women-> Jennifer Fox
Junior <19->  Steven Guther
Junior<16-> Michael Apostolou
Junior<13-> Billy Dickenson


WOW! 2006 was a huge success. There was an average of 187 players per event. There were 200+ players at 4 of the 7 events and they were some of the largest in the country. Many of the Advanced players that qualified for Am Nationals made the trip. This area was represented with Dustin Fee, Sergio Correa, Randall Bruemmer, & Jeremy Bogan finishing in the top 10.

UW-Parkside, Kenosha, WI
(203 Players)
April 22, 2006-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=5686
April 23, 2006-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=5685

Madison Meadows Park, Lombard, IL
(202 Players)
May 20, 2006-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=5698
May 21, 2006-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=5697

Lippold Park, Crystal Lake, IL
(209 Players)
June 24, 2006-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=5700
June 25, 2006-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=5699

Anna Page Park, Rockford, IL
(224 Players)
July 29, 2006-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=5687
July 30, 2006-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=5688

Shady Oaks Park, Streamwood, IL
(163 Players)
August 12, 2006-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=5690
August 13, 2006-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=5689

Jericho Lake Park. Aurora, IL
(143 Players)
September 16, 2006-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=5692
September 17, 2006-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=5691

Fairfield Park, Round Lake, IL
(162 Players)
October 14, 2006-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=5694
October 15, 2006-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=5693


2006 IOS Champions
Open-> Brett Comincioli
Masters-> Rob Strasser
Grandmsters-> Randy Jacobson
Open Women-> Barrett White
Advanced-> Juan Lopez
Advanced Masters-> Bruce Brakel
Advanced Grandmasters-> John Jordan
Advanced Sr. Grandmasters-> Bill Keel
Advanced Women-> Michele Johnson
Intermediate-> Adam Luxich
Intermediate Women-> Diana Brakel
Recreational-> Kelsey Brakel
Recreational Women-> Becky Brakel
Junior <19-> Bryan Schumann
Junior<16-> Brian Earhart
Junior<13-> Jacob Loper
Junior Girls<13-> Jaclyn Schumann

Another fantastic year in 2007 with an average of 169 players per event. Another year of huge payouts and cheap entry fees.

UW-Parkside, Kenosha, WI
(172 Players)
April 21, 2007-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=6600
April 22, 2007-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=6601

Madison Meadows Park, Lombard, IL
(165 Players)
May 19, 2007-> http://www.pdga.com/schedule/event.php?TournID=6603
May 20, 2007-> http://www.pdga.com/schedule/event.php?TournID=6605

Lippold Park, Crystal Lake, IL
(186 Players)
June 23, 2007-> http://www.pdga.com/schedule/event.php?TournID=6606
June 24, 2007-> http://www.pdga.com/schedule/event.php?TournID=6608

Anna Page Park, Rockford, IL
(171 Players)
July 7, 2007-> http://www.pdga.com/schedule/event.php?TournID=6651
July 8, 2007-> http://www.pdga.com/schedule/event.php?TournID=6653

Jericho Lake Park. Aurora, IL
(161 Players)
September 15, 2007-> http://www.pdga.com/schedule/event.php?TournID=6613
September 16, 2007-> http://www.pdga.com/schedule/event.php?TournID=6614

Fairfield Park, Round Lake, IL
(158 Players)
October 20, 2007-> http://www.pdga.com/schedule/event.php?TournID=6615
October 21, 2007-> http://www.pdga.com/schedule/event.php?TournID=6616

2007 IOS Champions

Open   Neal Swanson
Open Women   Barrett White
Masters   Dan Pastore
Advanced   Scott Klatt
Advanced   Monroy Gowens
Advanced   Kenny Glassman
Advanced   Jason Rose
Advanced   Dan Michler
Adv Masters   Michael LaScola
Adv G-Masters   John Jordan
Intermediate   Ray Esquivel
Intermediate   Matt Travis
Intermediate   Kevin Heinrich
Intermediate   Joe Stephens
Intermediate   Marcos Esquivel
Recreational   Jack Waryk
Recreational   Greg Guther
Recreational   Rudy Esquivel
Recreational   Matt Stachura
Recreational   Vince Pena
Rec Women   Becky Brakel
AM IV              Mike Krupicka
Juniors < 19   Adrian Gutierrez Jr.
Juniors < 16   Spencer Holms
Juniors < 13   Jack Eisman
Junior Girls    Maddisen Brakel


2008 was unbelievable. With over $4.00 per gallon in gas the IOS thrived with an average of 192 players per event. The Rockford A-Tier was a big success.

UW Parkside, Kenosha, WI
(181 Players)
April 19, 2008-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=7844
April 20, 2008-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=7876

Madison Meadows Park, Lombard, IL
(217 Players)
May 31, 2008-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=7898
June 1, 2008-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=7897

Lippold Park, Crystal Lake, IL
(179 Players)
June 21, 2008-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=7940
June 22, 2008-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=7939

Jericho Lake Park. Aurora, IL
(210 Players)
July 19, 2008-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=7937
July 20, 2008-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=7938

Anna Page Park, Rockford, IL
(194 Players)
September 6/7, 2008-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=7349

Fairfield Park, Round Lake, IL
(166 Players)
October 18, 2008-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=7954
October 19, 2008-> http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=7955

2008 IOS Champions


2009 was a little frustrating with the loss of Lombard as a venue. The IOS Team was burnt out a little but managed to pull off 4 solid events. Sinnissippi was a premier event last season for all of Illinois.

Bevier Park, Waukegan, IL
(109 Players)
May 2, 2009-> http://www.pdga.com/event?TournID=9027
May 3, 2009-> http://www.pdga.com/event?TournID=9028


Lippold Park, Crystal Lake, IL
(134 Players)
June 6, 2009-> http://www.pdga.com/event?TournID=9164
June 7, 2009-> http://www.pdga.com/event?TournID=9165

Sinnissippi Park, Sterling, IL
(196 Players)
July 11, 2009-> http://www.pdga.com/event?TournID=9349
July 12, 2009-> http://www.pdga.com/event?TournID=9350

Fairfield Park, Round Lake, IL
(115 Players)
September 12, 2009-> http://www.pdga.com/event?TournID=9516
September 13, 2009-> http://www.pdga.com/event?TournID=9517


2009 IOS Champions

Open                  Brett Comincioli
Open Women    Barrett White
Open Masters     Alex Bingman
Open Grandmasters   Bruce Brakel
Advanced      David Nelson
Adv Women      Carla Correa
Adv Masters      Carl Spray
Adv Grandmasters   John Jordan
Intermediate     Miguel Dominguez
Intermediate Women Becky Brakel
Recreational    Benton Lindquist
Novice              Stan Kosierb
Junior <19        Steven Jacobs
Junior <16        Danny Tejero
Junior <13        Andy Jacobs

2010

[Steven Jacobs]

A lot of things are changing for 2010.

Some things I do know.

A-Tier (Location TBD) Jon/Brett/Bruce/Scott
B/B-Tier DISContinuum Presents IOS @ Sinnissippi Jon/Brett/Scott
B?/B-Tier @ Oswego Mike/Scott
C-Tier (1 Day) Waukegan--Jon/Scott
Possible others.

Next season can't come soon enough 

[stpitner]

Hope everyone is getting excited for the 2010 IOS Series!  If you haven't seen the tour listing yet - be sure to go to the Tour Forum here and open the PDF in the first post for all of the details.  I'm sure Brett or somebody will start posting more about each individual event.  There are 8 events this year, all at least an AM-B/Pro-C and even one A-Tier!  I believe it's 1 A-Tier, 3 B-Tier, and 4 C/B-TIer.

If you haven't already heard, Paper or Plastic Sports will be your friendly neighborhood merchant at all 8 of these IOS events.  So find that funny money and don't lose it!  I look forward to serving the disc golf community this year, and I hope to continue to have high quality merchandise at each and every tournament.

One question that I do have for everybody would be your opinion on the stamped discs.  I know that Bruce in the past has had one central "IOS" themed disc that would represent the entire season, and then he would have a different stamp for the individual tournament.  Since you guys get to pick out your own player pack and prizes, what do YOU want to see?  There are always a couple people that are interested in a tournament disc, but never enough to warrant the minimum 50-100 discs that you have to order (and to make it worthwhile to me order I usually would want to get 200-300).  Would a 2010 IOS that encompasses the entire series be cool enough?  Is that even needed?  Right now I'm considering a season long disc that I can reorder if needed along with a custom disc for the A-Tier.  I would order a fair share from both Discraft and Innova... sorry at this time I do not carry DGA.

I look forward to a great 2010 IOS Series!

[Steven Jacobs]

Hope everyone is getting excited for the 2010 IOS Series!  If you haven't seen the tour listing yet - be sure to go to the Tour Forum here and open the PDF in the first post for all of the details.  I'm sure Brett or somebody will start posting more about each individual event.  There are 8 events this year, all at least an AM-B/Pro-C and even one A-Tier!  I believe it's 1 A-Tier, 3 B-Tier, and 4 C/B-TIer.

If you haven't already heard, Paper or Plastic Sports will be your friendly neighborhood merchant at all 8 of these IOS events.  So find that funny money and don't lose it!  I look forward to serving the disc golf community this year, and I hope to continue to have high quality merchandise at each and every tournament.

One question that I do have for everybody would be your opinion on the stamped discs.  I know that Bruce in the past has had one central "IOS" themed disc that would represent the entire season, and then he would have a different stamp for the individual tournament.  Since you guys get to pick out your own player pack and prizes, what do YOU want to see?  There are always a couple people that are interested in a tournament disc, but never enough to warrant the minimum 50-100 discs that you have to order (and to make it worthwhile to me order I usually would want to get 200-300).  Would a 2010 IOS that encompasses the entire series be cool enough?  Is that even needed?  Right now I'm considering a season long disc that I can reorder if needed along with a custom disc for the A-Tier.  I would order a fair share from both Discraft and Innova... sorry at this time I do not carry DGA.

I look forward to a great 2010 IOS Series!

I think an IOS 2010 all encompassing stamp is a good idea.  And a seperate one for the A tier.  Once you or whoever comes up with a stamp, I think it is cool that it would be posted beforehand so you can make sure people like the stamp or whatever.   If I am right in that you want to make orders of 200-300 discs at a time, it's probably a lot easier to have one stamp for all tourneys.  So if you had a seperate stamp for all 8 then you'd order 200+ discs each time?!?!  That seems like a lot to me but I'm sure you know the #s better than I do.

[Stan the Blue Man]

me personally I prefer Stock stamp discs unless u get the big star design that says IOS on it that will be cool lol

[smyith]

what about something more unique like a bottom stamp tournament disc?

[stpitner]

I don't know if they offer bottom stamping for tournament discs.

As far as the ordering - typically with ordering the 200, by the end of the tournament I would expect 40-50 to go via cash or funny money leaving me to sell the rest post tournament online or wherever else - it's usually better to go via stock.

Typically I do simplistic stamp designs.  People generally like them, but consistently making different good looking designs isn't always easy.  Depending on how soon I get them done I can post them up to see if people like it or not.

[JaSoN G.]

I am going over the tournament schedule and there are multiple 2 day tournaments this year.  Are they 2 day 4 rounds or just single days 2 rounds multiple divisions?  If its single day tournaments how do you know when open plays and am plays?  I can't seem to find where it list what division play on what days....

[pickax]

You can tell on pdga.com if the tournament is a one day or two day. IOS #2 is an A-tier and will be a two day / four round event. All other IOS events are two round tournaments. Most of these are split day events (except for IOS#4 at Bevier which is a one day event). Last year IOS events have been split with MPO,MA2,MA4 on Saturday with all other divisions on Sunday.

[JaSoN G.]

That what I assumed but what I really need to know (so I can plan) is what is the set format?  Open sat or Sun?  I know last year some were flip flopped, is there any way to find this out?

[CEValkyrie]

in the next couple of weeks i plan on posting on the 2010 IOS thread.

[CEValkyrie]

I updated the 1st post on this page. I still have some work to do but it's a start.

Mirth--Can you add Scott & Mike to the moderators to this area?

[tree]

IOS#1 on Saturday will have the added ace pool cash from the last 2009 event. I need to look it up in the cash box and post. It's at least $100

[Jon Brakel]

I added flyers (or do you "say" fliers?) to Brett's #1 post in this thread. There are two PDF files (you must be logged in to see them). The "IOS series and A tier flyer.pdf" has two flyers in it. One an overall flyer for the series with emphasis on the A tier. The other flyer is specifically for the A tier. The "IOS individual tournament flyers.pdf" contains a flyer for each individual IOS leg in the series (except for the A tier). I made these to post at the individual courses and close by courses that don't have an IOS. These can also be effective to hand out at other tournaments in the weeks immediately before the tournament.

Please be responsible when posting these. I don't think I've had a compaint call about an IOS flyer since 2003 but just a reminder. I always appreciate people printing these and handing them out and posting them!

[thedraphter]

the part where it says series points will be the Best ___ of ___ tournaments is missing the two blanks.  I'm going to try to make all of the IOS tourneys again this year, but I was just wondering out of how many tourneys will points be taken?