IOS #49 - The Dave Pitner Memorial - May 5th-6th, 2012 - Channahon, IL

[stpitner]

The 2012 IOS Series will be kicked off this year on the weekend of May 5th-6th @ Channahon!

Many more details to be provided soon!
...too bad this wasn't IOS #45 ...

[tree]

I'll be playing Int. Women on Sunday. I can help with reg, too.

[Bruce Brakel]

Becky, it looks like you need to renew with the PDGA.

[stpitner]

woo, thanks Becky.  Pre-registration is on my "things to get done ASAP" list, which means by end of this weekend.

The custom Innova order has been placed.  There's going to be some sweet stuff in that order.  The hot stamp design is attached.  It should be as expected given the past 2 year's of stamps

Some highlights include Glow KC Roc's, Glow KC Aviar's, Metal Flake Champion Destroyer, Metal Flake Champion Gators, CFR Star Classic Cobra, and CFR Champion Vulcan.  Good stuff!

I will also have available for a discounted reward dollar price (discounted cash price too) of a couple Innova DISCatcher Sports.  I will have 2 - first come first served (make arrangements ahead of time so that I know if I need to bring them or not).  Price is still TBD.  I have to wait until they ship it.  I just know that it will be cheaper than usual.

[stpitner]

Pre-registration is now online.

Tournament Details: http://www.illinoisopenseries.com/
Pre-Registration: http://www.paperorplasticsports.com/2012/2012ios49.html

Pre-Reg closes THURSDAY night, sorry, no exceptions!

Please note the NEW CHECK-IN AND PLAYER MEETING TIMES - 7:30-8:30 check-in, player meeting at 8:45!  This should get everyone started in their rounds about 30 minutes sooner, and that means that you can get home just that much sooner!

[airspuds]

scott , i sent you email about couple of discs

new sharks and stingrays

i need 2 each

what type of extra holes can we expect

any thoughts on extras where gary used to place them over
by the maintance shed
he used to get  3  or 4  over there

if you get big crowd , you may want to consider holes over there just in case

[stpitner]

USADGC QUALIFYING EVENT!!!

Top 15% of Advanced division and no bump outs from what I've been told.

Pre-Register: http://www.paperorplasticsports.com/2012/2012ios49.html

Spuds - I hope to have the new stuff, but with the size of the custom order and all of the other plastic that I'm currently out of it will be interesting to see what I'm able to actually order.  The more people that pre-register, the better chance I have of ordering the better stuff that you guys want to pick for your player packs and winnings!

Custom order arrives tomorrow - it will have Blizzard Ch Apes in it, Metal Flake Wraiths (had to substitute out because they were out of max weight Metal Flake Destroyers)... metal flake Roadrunners too!

[Bruce Brakel]

That is correct.  There is no bumping this year.  From the Am Nats website:

Top 15 percent at qualifying B-tiers, top 20 percent at qualifying A-tiers and ties for the Men's Am Advanced division only. Players that previously qualified in an event do not drop out if they qualify again. Their spot counts as a spoiler. No top five from each state this year.

[stpitner]

The Metal Flake discs look friggin AWESOME! Blizzard Champion Ape's in the bottom right. Metal Flake Gator in the top left, also have some Metal Flake Destroyer (no max weight though ), Metal Flake Wraith, and Metal Flake Roadrunner!

[stpitner]

Only 9 days away, I hope all of you are excited!  Pre-reg is running a little slow, because of this I might not be able to stock up on the absolute newest plastic that is out there for you guys to pick as your player packs and winnings, but it is what it is!  If a bunch comes in by Monday I can probably order both Innova and Discraft.  Otherwise I'm going to have to choose.  The tournament stamped stuff is ready to rock and roll though!

I have ONE more Discatcher SPORT basket available at a discounted reward dollar price - PM me if you are interested!  I also have 2 skillshots and a couple discatcher travelers if people would like to buy larger items with your reward dollars.  Because we cannot always fit these in the van - please contact me ahead of time if you are interested!

[Bruce Brakel]

Scott, is Kelsey's payout from last year still good?  I have the card.  She was tied for 5th, 6th and 7th.  It looks like the payout for 7th was written as $30, and then crossed out and written up to equalize the ties, but that higher number is now illegible.  We were going to redemm our prizes on Sunday, but Sunday the weather was so bad we did not play, and we forgot about the prizes. 

[pickax]

Rewards cards from last year are still good.

[stpitner]

Bruce - definitely still valid this year.  The payout on that was $35.  Don't write on there to try to fix it, but you can give it to me first thing at the tournament and I can fix it for you.

Thanks!

[Bruce Brakel]

A couple of things:

Diana and I will be offering the 2 Dog Lunch at this tournament, both days.  That would be 2 dogs, condiments, a water or pop, and a bag of chips for $3.  The dogs are your choice of the big smoked sausages we've offered in the past or all beef hot dogs.  If you want the 2 Dog Lunch you have to pay Diana or me at registration so we know how many to cook for.  

I'll be bringing a few dyed discs to the tournament to sell, or trade for player pack vouchers.  I'll have a few Bears, Vaders, Yodas, Dead Jerrys, maybe a Cubs or a Stevie Ray on assorted plastic.  Pitner is cool with this.  Any cash I get I will spend in his store for new Brakel family throwing plastic.  

[stpitner]

THANK YOU FRANK GRIMES!  We have an added sponsorship of $180 reward dollars that will be given out as extra CTP prizes throughout the weekend because of his gracious sponsorship!  What a great guy!

[tree]

Thanks for the reminder about my PDGA renewal

[JCleaveland]

A couple of things:

Diana and I will be offering the 2 Dog Lunch at this tournament, both days.  That would be 2 dogs, condiments, a water or pop, and a bag of chips for $3.  The dogs are your choice of the big smoked sausages we've offered in the past or all beef hot dogs.  If you want the 2 Dog Lunch you have to pay Diana or me at registration so we know how many to cook for.  

I'll be bringing a few dyed discs to the tournament to sell, or trade for player pack vouchers.  I'll have a few Bears, Vaders, Yodas, Dead Jerrys, maybe a Cubs or a Stevie Ray on assorted plastic.  Pitner is cool with this.  Any cash I get I will spend in his store for new Brakel family throwing plastic.  

HOT DOG! HOT DOGS!

Its CINCO DE MAYO  Lets have Tacos,Chips& Salsa and Cold Coronas  I'll take two Dogs both days   
Thanks Bruce & Diana 

[Bruce Brakel]

I never knew what Cinco de Mayo really was until today, actually.

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_CINCO_DE_MAYO_ROOTS?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2012-05-02-15-16-29

I bought the Lays Mixed Box of Little Bags of Chips, so tortilla chips of some kind will be an option.    

[pickax]

Bruce, thanks for doing the 2 dog lunch. Makes life a lot easier.

[Jon Brakel]

Anyone coming out this weekend that would like to donate mid range or putters to a convent in Michigan, please give them to me. My niece Meris joined the Sisterhood last Fall and has  introduced disc golf to the convent. My sister gave them a Ching basket and my Dad is buying them another basket that Bruce will be delivering soon. From the sounds of their outings though they could use more discs. The nuns have made one field trip to a local nine hole course. I can only imagine what people must have thought if they saw them playing in their habits! LOL

Thanks!