Battle for the Border: Michigan V. Ohio, June 1st-3rd, 2012

[roadtripstuff]

Battle for the Border: Michigan V. Ohio

June 1st-3rd, 2012

We want to invite all Ohio and Michigan DGCR Members to the first Battle for the Border: Michigan V. Ohio. The Battle will take place in the greater Ann Arbor, Michigan area at Hudson Mills and Kensington Metro Parks. Bring your friends and family and come for the weekend.

Information

Players Packs
We will be selling a player's pack for the event. Items have been voted on and the packs are to include:

1 Glow KC Pro Roc
1 Champion TL
1 Dri-fit Polo
1 Acrylic Event Bag Tag

Price: $35.00

The price is well worth it. The discs will be custom stamped for our event, along with custom artwork on the bag tags and polo shirts. The bag tags are very professionally done with the custom artwork that we choose and each are individually numbered, just like bag tags for club events.

*You do not have to purchase a player's pack to attend, however, once the deadline for orders has passed no additional packs can be ordered and there will not be extras at the event for purchase.


Prizes
If anyone has anything they are willing to donate for prizes that would be great. Discs, shirts, hats, anything really, just contact an event coordinator via PM with any donations.


Disc Golf Events

Team Event (2 Rounds)
Singles Round
Ace Race
Glo Round
Ring of Fire
CTP
Ace Pots (Optional)


*All events are free to enter (excluding ace pots). Prizes will be donations provided by those attending the event.


Event Coordinators

roadtripstuff (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/profile.php?id=1774)
The Gov'na (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/member.php?u=19807)
Wood Pecker (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/profile.php?id=22507)



Confirmed Members


Ohio

roadtripstuff (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/profile.php?id=1774)
Wood Pecker (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/profile.php?id=22507)
The Gov'na (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/profile.php?id=18063)
Jay Dub (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/profile.php?id=8659)
ejvogie (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/profile.php?id=1779)
RUSSELL (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/profile.php?id=17546)



Michigan

KFrad (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/profile.php?id=10963)
BIgNik (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/profile.php?id=9348)
Haynes (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/profile.php?id=21864)
DirtyMittenDG (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/profile.php?id=829)
Slickwheels (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/profile.php?id=16768)
Sgamerp (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/profile.php?id=999)



All members wishing to attend please RSVP to an event coordinator via PM. Please include the following in your RSVP: number of people in your party, days you will be attending, whether or not you plan on camping, and if you have any interest in a player's pack.

[Mike C]

I'd be interested to come up and just throw some discs. I don't really care about competing or getting a players pack though.

[roadtripstuff]

You are more than welcome to just come up. I haven't talked to the other two, but competing nor buying a pack is required. Everyone should keep in mind though, those that attended the Ohio meet can vouch, all competitions are all based on having fun and are played very casually. There will be prizes for winners, but nothing too extravagant and there is no payment required to enter, all events are free. I'm sure all those who have attended will say that playing in the events is just like playing in a group of friends on the course.

[Wood Pecker]

Its going to be a pretty laid back event. Battle for the Border might sound a bit intimidating lol I'm sure if you just want to come and throw that shouldn't be a problem.

[THE GOV'NA]

i personally cant wait..i will hopefully be bringin some friends as well

[roadtripstuff]

Yes I should have added, all friends and family are welcome, the more the merrier for sure.

[RUSSELL]

has serious possibilities- have friends in ann arbor. hopefully in the summer to guarantee warm weather...

[Mike C]

Maybe I will compete then, that sounds like a fun atmosphere. I just don't enjoy the really tense sort of rounds as much as I do the "for fun" rounds.

[Wood Pecker]

Never tense with any meet that we will ever do, just think of it as a bunch of friends getting together and throwing a round. it will def be when the warmer weather comes around

[apdrvya]

what course(s) are you thinking about?
are you guys going to bail like flip city? :p

[Violets caddy]

Maybe I will compete then, that sounds like a fun atmosphere. I just don't enjoy the really tense sort of rounds as much as I do the "for fun" rounds.

Most competitive rounds are pretty fun, even in the tournaments I've played :)
This sounds like a cool idea, bragging rights for team Michigan :clap: :thmbup:

[roadtripstuff]

what course(s) are you thinking about?
are you guys going to bail like flip city? :p

Haha, no bailing. We have a list of courses around the Ann Arbor are to choose from. We are going to post the list in a poll and go with the course(s) that the majority wants with all of the others being close enough that people will be able to play them throughout the weekend.

The list will probably be as follows:

Hudson Mills (Both Courses)
Independence Lake - Red Hawk
The Black Locust Course
Bass Benton
Rolling Hills

Once we have a base course I will provide camping info and we will start a poll for the dates. Right now we are thinking last weekend in May through the third weekend in June as options so that the possibility to play the Toboggan course is there as well for those brave enough to take the challenge. I haven't checked into that, as far as when the course will be in the ground so that might change. We won't be having any events at the Toboggan but it's definitely worth catering to it, I know a lot of people would love to get the chance to tackle it.

[roadtripstuff]

has serious possibilities- have friends in ann arbor. hopefully in the summer to guarantee warm weather...

I really hope you all can make it. We know we have our work cut out for us getting the southern Ohioans on board for this, but we will definitely make it worth the trip and there is some amazing golfing to be had in the area.

[Violets caddy]

Toboggan should be in the week of June 3rd I think, Nats are the following weekend.

[roadtripstuff]

Actually looks like the USADGC is the second weekend in June, so we would not want to choose that weekend, but maybe the last weekend in May or the first weekend of June would be best, but like I said, we'll get a poll up and probably just go with what the majority wants.

[Jay Dub]

All the rounds at the Ohio meet had a very casual atmosphere. Three of our foursome in the singles round were concentrating on helping the one noob player we had on our card. It was fun.

I'll be there.

[cali]

Count me in. Email me as SOON as you have a date so I can put my request off work in.

[roadtripstuff]

Count me in. Email me as SOON as you have a date so I can put my request off work in.

Will do man. I'll try to keep everyone who posts and I know is an active member up-to-date on what's going on by either PM or visitors message.

[Wood Pecker]

I'm stoked and i hope everyone can join. Were really just looking for a casual meet with some good times and fun prizes.

[Jay Dub]

These three discs are part of the prizes. All 1988 Worlds stamp.

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1526&pictureid=16019

[roadtripstuff]

Awesome Jay Dub, that's extremely cool.

[ejvogie]

Rolling Hills and Cass Benton, IMO, are too far away from the others. If we're there on a weekend Toboggan is open, it's all a moot point. That will likely be the only course we play that day.

[roadtripstuff]

Rolling Hills and Cass Benton, IMO, are too far away from the others. If we're there on a weekend Toboggan is open, it's all a moot point. That will likely be the only course we play that day.

Well we want Toboggan to be there for folks to play, but we don't really want to hold an event there. It's too difficult of a course for everyone to have even a remote shot at a fair chance.

I haven't talked it over with everyone but I think it would be a good idea to not go too heavy on planned events. Maybe like Friday do the ace race thing and then the team event on Saturday with the Singles round sunday. that would be just a couple of hours on each day with the rest of the time open for people to play whatever courses they choose.

[Wood Pecker]

Those are awesome jay dub!

[wkelly42]

Couldn't make the C'Bus meetup, so I'm REALLY hoping that I can get there for this one. Thinking of making it a weekend getaway with the fam -- there's stuff in and around Ann Arbor for them to do while I'm on the course.

Not sure I'm ready to brave the Toboggan course yet -- my distance is getting better but I'm still pretty noodlish.

[Wood Pecker]

Sounds great man! Don't miss out on another great meet. Bring the family they will have a blast too.

[roadtripstuff]

Alright, I have sent out visitor messages to everyone that I know from Ohio and Michigan that is an active member. If I skipped over someone, I apologize, everyone pass the word along to anyone you know that might attend. It's going to be fun folks.

[SmoothSailor]

I won't be able to make this one unless it's after November 18. I have more than 20 tournaments I'm signed up to play plus another 8 that I will be running, including a points series. I hope this one turns out just as great as last year. :)

[KFrad]

Im in

[Wood Pecker]

awesome KFrad!

[roadtripstuff]

We'll probably let this thread go for a couple of days, then we'll post the course options in a poll and go from there. I just want to make sure there is enough interest before we get all gung ho on the planning. It's looking good so far though, I'm sure we won't have any issues getting enough people to come out for this.

Another idea I just had is since we are planning on doing this multiple times, if it goes well, is to have some sort of trophy that we pass back and forth from year to year to the winning team. Sort of grudge match style.

[mobster]

I'll be in Ann Arbor for a wedding on July 14th, so to save me a trip and vacation days we should make it then :thmbup:

[BIgNik]

Yea, im for sure down For this .. as long as im somehow kept up to Date on this ...

Thank you so mutch for the Heads up roadtripstuff

Hudson Mills Would be my vote for course ...
if we meet early enough we can involve the monster and original ..

Im always Game to get Casualy Whooped On ~ :p
& id only have to drive a lil over an hour to do it ...

SideNote: .... I am also open to Side bets ... For those who Like competition ...

And im sure everyone is open to Bringing, Buy Sell Trade Items .. ?

[Wood Pecker]

we will do our best to keep EVERYONE informed :)

[B3NDER]

I should be mobile by THEN. I'm hopefully in! :thmbup:

[craftsman]

Id like to come. The sooner theres a set date the better.

I frequent all of those courses. Imo, hudson or indy is probally best.

As far as the tobaggan, while i love playing there and am usually there for most of the time its open, its not really the best course to make friends...

[roadtripstuff]

I would say that we'll have the location and dates set by the end of this month. Hopefully that should be plenty of time for everyone to get their plans made and get the time off work if need be.

Wood Pecker, The Govna, and I were thinking end of May early June, like I said so the Toboggan course will be in. Hopefully that will be good for everyone, I know Mobster wanted July, but we lose a course at that point and a damn good one that everyone should play at least once in their disc golf careers. So go ahead and plan on that time frame.

[THE GOV'NA]

id like june 2 and 3rd with hudson mills being the base..but thats just my opinion..this is looking good real quick

[Wood Pecker]

i was thinking the same thing, june 1,2,3rd

[THE GOV'NA]

those dates just seem to feel good to me

[Wood Pecker]

sweet. once we get a poll on the courses we will poll for the dates, and 1,2,3 will def be one suggestion. i'm thinking a weekend event would be best...

[Technohic]

I've got it set on my mind and will see as the date gets set and closer. Would love to be there.

For those of us from the Ohio meet; are the tags up for grabs in a singles round for those who are there?

[Mike C]

If we vote on courses I can already tell you all my votes are going to toboggan. That course looks so fun! But I'll be happy to try any course I haven't played before.

[roadtripstuff]

If we vote on courses I can already tell you all my votes are going to toboggan. That course looks so fun! But I'll be happy to try any course I haven't played before.

The Toboggan is going to be more of an extra course, we aren't planning on holding an actual event there, but I wanted it to be in the ground for anyone that wants to tackle it. What we'll do is have one course for the team event, one for the singles, and then the rest of the time will be open to play all of the rest of the courses casually. There's tons of great, great courses all around the area for everyone to enjoy.

[Wood Pecker]

^^yep yep, we will have scheduled events but there will def be enough time during the weekend for people to play that course if they want.

[roadtripstuff]

Poll for the courses is up guys and gals, get your votes in. Pick the top two courses and they will be used for the singles and team event. The others can and most likely will be played throughout the weekend, along with a few other good ones in the are, like I said the Ann Arbor area is chalked full of great courses.

[RUSSELL]

never playing these courses, i'll have to vote from pics and reviews, but i don't see the black locust course, or is it listed by a different name? so far i'd have to go with cass benton and rolling hills, but i'd like to here from locals... and i have no idea what the Toboggan is.

[roadtripstuff]

never playing these courses, i'll have to vote from pics and reviews, but i don't see the black locust course, or is it listed by a different name? so far i'd have to go with cass benton and rolling hills, but i'd like to here from locals... and i have no idea what the Toboggan is.

Here ya go (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=3414) I've played all of the ones on the list, plus another couple that didn't make the cut. The Toboggan course is a temp course that is set up a month out of the year for the AM Nats in June. It's a long, brutal course for only the strong at heart.

[Fleshgordon]

If michigan promises to take toledo back regardless of results I will play..

[ejvogie]

If michigan promises to take toledo back regardless of results I will play..

Sh1t no, man. I don't wanna live in MI. I mean, Ohio got Toledo, Michigan got the UP, they already won that war.

[ejvogie]

Cass is normally packed with local chuckers, from what I understand, so it may be tough to get any kind of organized event going there. Rolling Hills (or Ponds at Lakeshore, which is another good option in Ypsi) would be too far away from Hudson Mills and Indy Lake to make it really worthwhile. Right now I'm liking the Hudson Mills, Indy Lake, Kensington combo. Both Hudson Mills courses can be easily done in 1 day, which I'd recommend because there is a $2 wrist band you're required to have, as well as parking. Black Locust should be on a 1-event day to give people the Toboggan option later in the day if they'd like. All are great courses within a short drive of one another and we've got CJ's in the middle of all 3. CJ's is a great party/disc store. Prices are a bit higher, but being a brick and mortar, you'd expect that. Already looking forward to the end of May :D

[sgamerp]

depending on the time I should be in.

[danhyzer]

I wish we could have this battle at my personal favorite DGc in Michigan.

Victory Park in Albion. Camping , cheap motels and nicer hotels are all in the area and the other DGc we could play any in the Battle Creek (Begg park is a fair DGc)/ K-zoo area.

[Technohic]

Sh1t no, man. I don't wanna live in MI. I mean, Ohio got Toledo, Michigan got the UP, they already won that war.

Who won there really? Can we say no one won since isn't the UP like the biggest welfare area in Michigan? If thats really the case, that's saying something with Detroit in the state.

The UP. A nice place to visit but I wouldn't want to live there.

[RUSSELL]

Here ya go (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=3414) I've played all of the ones on the list, plus another couple that didn't make the cut. The Toboggan course is a temp course that is set up a month out of the year for the AM Nats in June. It's a long, brutal course for only the strong at heart.

:thmbup:

[THE GOV'NA]

yeah michigan has dirty d town..blah..good dg courses though

[KFrad]

:| ...

[Technohic]

Hey, you guys in Michigan have to take the jabs from Ohio. Who else are we going to belittle when we have Cleveland?

[ejvogie]

Hey, you guys in Michigan have to take the jabs from Ohio. Who else are we going to belittle when we have Cleveland?

DDGDgc1qNCA

[THE GOV'NA]

kfrad...michigan might have a dirty thumb but the rest of the state is sweeet..except that big hole in the ground in ann arbor..seriously that stadium reminds me of a toilet

[KFrad]

its all good. my city has some issues but I love it none the less..My only issue with ohio is driving through it

[THE GOV'NA]

more input folks...this will determine the whole event..i wanna see a ton of votes.

[Wood Pecker]

more input folks...this will determine the whole event..i wanna see a ton of votes.

Yep! Were trying to make this a great event, the more feedback we get the better this will be!

[bizarbies]

My shoulder should be healed by then.... I hope. It's been 3+ months since I've thrown a disc and I went back the the doc last week and he said not to throw til April. So I guess I'm in til I'm not, if that makes sense. I'd like to know the numbers as far as MI vs. OH, and is it just for those states? I know some of our IN friends would like to come... And if they are from IN who's team do they go to? Sounds like a blast!! So count me in!
Biz

[Wood Pecker]

Awesome we would be glad to have ya and any friends! We have thought a little about that. Maybe we will do something like use them to fill in the difference draw straws pick a num etc. Just so we make sure we have fair and even trades we will start a list maybe soon of people attending for each state and the extras on a seperate list. Were still working out these details! Thanks for the feedback!

[RUSSELL]

my votes are in, albeit "blind". so take that into consideration. and i think we need a DFL disc this time...

[Jay Dub]

my votes are in, albeit "blind". so take that into consideration. and i think we need a DFL disc this time...

My votes would be blind also so I'll go with the majority.

[Technohic]

I played Rolling Hills; and would have voted for it but it seems a little inconvenient on where it is located from the 2 others I picked.

[ejvogie]

my votes are in, albeit "blind". so take that into consideration. and i think we need a DFL disc this time...

I have an Aerobie #3 Sharpshooter to use as a DFL disc :D

[Technohic]

Hey! I got a Defender that would make a good DFL prize! Of course; for some reason I get the feeling that if it is, I WILL in fact finish DFL.

[roadtripstuff]

Really glad to see so many people excited about this. It's going to be a blast.

As far as people from elsewhere attending, they are more than welcome. Like Wood Pecker said we talked a little about what to do with these folks an, while nothing is set in stone yet, we figured we could use them to balance out the teams and/or use them as free agents of sorts and either let them either pick their team, or draw for teams, or whatever.

[RUSSELL]

was actually thinking along the lines of something appropriate- like a Comet, for instance...

[ejvogie]

Why don't we give them a Boss, that's what noobs should be throwing, isn't it?

[KFrad]

I voted Hudson Mills and Kensington..I've never played Independence so I probably should of picked that. I see alot of other people have..not the biggest or best but I do like rolling hills...I've had some fun rounds there...Im excited to put a face to your online personalities..can't wait

[KFrad]

Also, Cass Benton is too nice a course to have zero votes

[roadtripstuff]

Keep the votes coming guys and gals, looking good so far. I think we'll be keeping this poll open for about a week or so and then we'll post for the date.

[ejvogie]

Also, Cass Benton is too nice a course to have zero votes

I think it's more the distance from the other courses and the Ca$sholes keeping votes away. Honestly, I'd rather play Black Locust, Indy Lake and Hudson Mills before I go back to Cass anyhow.

[THE GOV'NA]

ive only ever played hudson and rolling hills..looking forward to some black locust and indy lake

[Hyzer's]

I'd like to make it but can't guarantee. Sounds like a good time.

[ejvogie]

I played Kensington before the redesign, but haven't yet played Black Locust. And I've driven past Indy Lake quite a few times for tourneys at Hudson, but never played there either. Looking forward to finally play both.

[roadtripstuff]

For you guys that haven't played Indy, you'll love it. Out of all the courses listed I personally thinks its the best. I've played all of the courses listed and a couple others in the area and Indy has everything you look for in a championship course, yet its playable by various skill levels having three sets of tees, although I think the red tees were natural. If that does end up being one of our chosen courses you all won't be dissappointed.

All that said all of these courses are pretty good.

[Wood Pecker]

YEAAAAAAAAAAAP. ^ lol Lovin all the feedback keep em comin' and keep those votes comin too!

[deBebbler]

As long as the date works, I am all about it.

[THE GOV'NA]

i love hudson mills

[ejvogie]

i love hudson mills

48 holes of disc heaven :hfive:

[roadtripstuff]

Hudson Mills is such a nice facility, the courses are great, they have a snack bar with hot food, hamburgers, fries, chicken, etc. Nice clean restrooms, I think it would be perfect for our group. There is also some great camping really close by as well. Whichever courses we end up playing will be great though, they are all very nice courses.

[ejvogie]

Are we going to try to set up a glow round again on Friday night?

[DirtyMittenDG]

Sounds fun! I'm proly down.

My votes for Kensington or Lakeshore Ponds.

[Disc Golf Live]

Are we going to try to set up a glow round again on Friday night?

The nine-hole Bandameer course in Ann Arbor is a great Glow opportunity. Night golf can be played there year-round since the gates never get shut. While only 9 holes, there are three sets of tees for considerable variety. Mostly woodsy holes = easy searches since there's not much tall grass to hide discs in. Closing times at most other area courses aren't late enough to allow night play during the summer months. I'd suggest golfing elsewhere during the day, taking in a local brew pub for supper, then a trip to Bandy to aid in digestion.

[pkbeast]

god this looks awesome! I may try to get up a NC -VS- SC .... there may be fights.. :P

[ejvogie]

Good call on Bandemer, It's not that far from Hudson/Indy, and it's on the shorter side, so we (theoretically) wouldn't have to look very long for our discs :D

[Wood Pecker]

I'm down for the glow round, like sunny d in middle school. :p we could always do a portable basket set up as well. but if there is a course near by that isn't too bad thats something we can look into! Thanks for the feedback guys!!

[roadtripstuff]

god this looks awesome! I may try to get up a NC -VS- SC .... there may be fights.. :P

I think you're a little late there bud. Check the DGCR Meets sub forum. I think it was last year or the year before, either way someone beat you to the punch on that.


As for the Glo round I would say a definite yes after the fun that ensued last year, not sure though whether we should go with an actual course or do what we did for the ohio meet and make our own at the campground. Plenty of time to get all that figured out th ough.

Looks like Black Locust and Indy are neck and neck. Both are great courses for sure. If it does end up being Black Locust I know the perfect spot for all of us to camp, its going to be ****ing awesome.

[Technohic]

I'm hoping to make it for more of this one. Fiance has family in that area; so I got an angle that she can visit family while I go disc golf.

[ejvogie]

As for the Glo round I would say a definite yes after the fun that ensued last year, not sure though whether we should go with an actual course or do what we did for the ohio meet and make our own at the campground. Plenty of time to get all that figured out though.

Either way is fine with me. I'm not sure where we'd be camping, but Bandemer is right off US-23 on the North side of Ann Arbor, a real quick drive from Indy

Looks like Black Locust and Indy are neck and neck. Both are great courses for sure. If it does end up being Black Locust I know the perfect spot for all of us to camp, its going to be ****ing awesome.

Any reason we couldn't do both? I'm assuming both Hudson Mills courses will be done on the same day because of the cost to park and the wristband.

[roadtripstuff]

Either way is fine with me. I'm not sure where we'd be camping, but Bandemer is right off US-23 on the North side of Ann Arbor, a real quick drive from Indy



Any reason we couldn't do both? I'm assuming both Hudson Mills courses will be done on the same day because of the cost to park and the wristband.

I figure that all the courses on the list and some that aren't, but we are only going to schedule just a couple events, to give people more free time to play whatever courses they choose, and the poll winners will be the courses where we hold the events. So let's say Hudson Mills and Black Locust are the top vote getters we will probably be doing the team event at Hudson Mills and the Singles round at Black Locust then the rest of the weekend will be free for whatever.

Also just so everyone is aware, Hudson Mills and Black Locust are the same park system and once you pay to play at one you can play on the other as well as long as it is in the same day.

Indy Lake and Rolling Hills are the same way, once you pay to get into Indy you can play Rolling Hills the same day at no extra charge.

[THE GOV'NA]

i like vogies idea..we could do the hudson stuff for one day and the other 2 on another day.

[tallpaul]

Poor Cass Benton, when I was there for World's, Cass was brand new, and one of my favorites.

[THE GOV'NA]

ill prolly still play it before i head home

[ejvogie]

Cass's 2 biggest problems are chuckers (commonly referred to as C@ssholes) and upkeep. When I was there 2 years ago, there were trees lying down all over the wooded fairways and some SERIOUS erosion on the open elevated fairways. From what I hear, it's worse now. I'd still play it again though :hfive:

[roadtripstuff]

I played cass back in june and it wasn't that bad there was still some erosion and tee signs that needed replaced but they had removed the down trees. One of the worst things they did was remove all the emerald ashborer trees, but its still a fun course and i will most likely play it when im there.

[Jay Dub]

I like the plan to have only one event a day. Maybe plan them for the morning round each day so the rest of the afternoon and evening can be random for anyone to play the courses they want.

Of course if it's like the Ohio meet the morning rounds might not start until 11. :p

[Wood Pecker]

^teheheh.

[THE GOV'NA]

well...11am is still morning

[ejvogie]

By 11, he means 12:45, you know, disc golfer time

[THE GOV'NA]

have to get that nap in

[hooked312]

keep me updated on this. thanks

[ejvogie]

keep me updated on this. thanks

Subscribe to the tread :thmbup:

I know it's early, but I'm down for a carpool for anyone from the 419/567 (or anyone from further south willing to leave their car in Toledo over the weekend :D)

[THE GOV'NA]

yayyy 419

[Jay Dub]

have to get that nap in before he beats all us young wipper snappers.
^^What he really meant to say. :p

[BogeyNoMore]

I'm in with both feet and all my discs!

[BogeyNoMore]

Good call on Bandemer, It's not that far from Hudson/Indy, and it's on the shorter side, so we (theoretically) wouldn't have to look very long for our discs :D

I could see a glow round at Bandemer - only nine baskets with 27 concrete tees is a plus. not a lot of thick grass, but there are a coule of blind pin placements - maybe just play from those from the white tees.

[RUSSELL]

:clap:

[Wood Pecker]

i get more and more excited every time i look at this thread :) dates will be coming soon guys and gals!!!

[THE GOV'NA]

wood and roadtrip are we have an emeeting today?

[Wood Pecker]

sounnnnnds good to me!

[fishmich]

this sounds great, i should be in. it will be good to meet some of you guys...even though you are from ohio.

[roadtripstuff]

This is awesome guys. Just wanted to remind everyone that we will be closing the course poll on Wednesday and putting up one for the dates, so get your votes in now. Once we get the courses and dates settles we will start putting together more details, events, times, camping info, things like that. If anyone has any input, especially you local guys feel free to post them or hit up Wood Pecker, The Gov'na, or myself via PM.

[volklgirl]

As a casual player with no arm, I'd totally be down for an Ace Race....either way, I'll probably be there if my schedule allows.

[roadtripstuff]

There will be tons of casual players at the meet. I think I may have said it before but at the Ohio meet we had players ranging from 12 to their 60's and people that had been playing for just a month or two to some that had been playing for 20 or more years. It's definitely fun for everyone no matter your skill level.

[Wood Pecker]

I was def on the lower scale of players at the Ohio Meet back in September, and I had one of the best times. By far the funnest camping trip/dg meet/event I had been to. I'm sure that will all change come the Battle for the Border!!! Can't wait and thanks so much again for every one's interest and feedback! Much appreciated! You guys won't regret planning to come to this meet!

[ejvogie]

We need to find a cheap Groove for Saturday night...

[Wood Pecker]

Trust me i've already been looking :p Roadtrip won't let me buy one. She said she wouldn't trade 1 X-Caliber for 10 Grooves.....lol So I'll see if someone want's to donate one, or i'm sure I can sneak and buy one *cough* :D

[RUSSELL]

We need to find a cheap Groove for Saturday night...

i've got one for the cause. i was using it to test dye effectiveness, but if you can't get another one ....

[fishmich]

Trust me i've already been looking :p Roadtrip won't let me buy one. She said she wouldn't trade 1 X-Caliber for 10 Grooves.....lol So I'll see if someone want's to donate one, or i'm sure I can sneak and buy one *cough* :D
my local used bin had a couple the last time i was there. ill be on the lookout.

[ejvogie]

Used and beat to hell is perfect for its intended use :evilcacklesmiley:

[roadtripstuff]

Alright guys, so there's a new plan as far as the polls go. We are going to just start another thread with a poll for the date and leave the courses poll open until at least Friday. The new poll with the dates will be going up this evening around 7-8 so watch for that and make sure to get your votes in. We want as many people to come to this as possible so hopefully we can get the dates right and everyone will be able to make it out. We will leave the dates poll open for at least two weeks and once that is closed the courses and dates will be official so look for that to happen around the first of February.

Once we get the dates and locations figured out I'll start taking PMs for donations, prizes and what not and keep list of what we going to have and I'll also start working on the camping info. I know of a couple nice small campgrounds and I know they have sites available for all of the date options so we should be set on camping once everything is settled.

Keep the chat and ideas coming guys, glad to see everyone is excited about this.

[Wood Pecker]

Used and beat to hell is perfect for its intended use :evilcacklesmiley:

super evil cackle muwahahahaha BURN BABY BURN! :D

[roadtripstuff]

Here's the link to the thread with the poll for dates. (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52848) I'll have the first post of this thread updates asap to include the link, but wanted to give it to everyone in the meantime.

Vote for any and all of the dates that you think you will be available. The poll will close on January 31st.

[RUSSELL]

Used and beat to hell is perfect for its intended use :evilcacklesmiley:

mine is a virgin. never seen a course...

[BogeyNoMore]

mine is a virgin. never seen a course...
... nor should it ever see one!


I have one that's used, but not much, would be willing to sacrifice, er uh, donate it, for the cause. Not sure we can recreate that "moment" though.

that was classic fo' sho!

[Wood Pecker]

... nor should it ever see one!


I have one that's used, but not much, would be willing to sacrifice, er uh, donate it, for the cause. Not sure we can recreate that "moment" though.

that was classic fo' sho!

HAHAH. we can try our best! That one burned so perfectly tho! With only the word "Groove" Left lol

[cfair]

has anyone here mentioned the fact that TADGA does this very event? They have one big one and even call their league Battle at the Border?

[THE GOV'NA]

yes but we arent tadga and we arent playing ottawa park(the hood)...plus we r way cooler

[Wood Pecker]

Battle for the Border is different than Battle at the Border.....AND....yes we are cooler :P

[ejvogie]

TADGA runs the MOB series (Michigan Ohio Border), not quite the same. And yes we run events in the hood, seeing as it's the only course in Toledo proper :D

TADGA.com web admin out:hfive:

[Wood Pecker]

:D heh. its all good. were just both a little different!

[Wood Pecker]

Everybody get on over to the date poll.....

[roadtripstuff]

Alright guys, course poll is going to end tomorrow night around 6:00PM. The dates poll will remain open until January 31st with all the details posted on February 1st.

Looks like its going to be Hudson Mills and the Black Locust Course hosting our events. I'm super stoked, great, great courses. I already have a campground in mind for those of us that want to get the fill DGCR meet experience and will start posting that info soon. I know it's soon but if you know you are going to be camping start posting and let me know so I can start to get an idea on the numbers.

Thanks guys and gals and remember to vote on the dates as soon as you can too.

[roadtripstuff]

Course poll is now closed. We will be holding events at Hudson Mills and the Black Locust course. More details to come soon so keep an eye out and remember to post if you are going to camp so I can start to get an idea on numbers. I can't wait guys, it's going to be a great time.

[Wood Pecker]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. soooo stoked....:D thanks for all the input guys and gals!

[BogeyNoMore]

I'm local, but I'll break out the tent and hang with y'all to "enjoy the festivities."

Note to self: check to see if you still have that Groove.
Perhaps offering it as sacrifice to the disc gods before we play will appease their appetite, and they'll spare any plastique we really like during our rounds!

:rolleyes:


Perchance we can smear it with Sterno, set it ablaze and use it during a glow round....:confused:


for convenience:Date Poll Thread (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52848)

[Wood Pecker]

I'm local, but I'll break out the tent and hang with y'all to "enjoy the festivities."

Note to self: check to see if you still have that Groove.
Perhaps offering it as sacrifice to the disc gods before we play will appease their appetite, and they'll spare any plastique we really like during our rounds!

:rolleyes:


Perchance we can smear it with Sterno, set it ablaze and use it during a glow round....:confused:


for convenience:Date Poll Thread (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52848)

AWESOME SAUCE! It would be great to have the camping gang together again, you know its a blast! lol

And yes....we shall sacrifice the innocent groove to the disc gods, its only proper! :D (bring the sterno, could work lol)

[ejvogie]

Perchance we can smear it with Sterno, set it ablaze and use it for a game of hot potato:confused:

fixed

[BogeyNoMore]

FYI - I e-mailed the folks at Ann Arbor Area DG Club (http://www.a3disc.org/) (they are the predominant club for events at Hudson Mills, and to a lesser extent, Kensington), just so we'd know if there were any events already scheduled that we might have to work around:

"You are good to go our events around there are on May 7th and Jun 20th.
Thanks for checking.

Kensington does have a sunday doubles league"

Pretty sure the Kensington Sunday doubles league starts up around noon'ish (will try to find out for sure).

I prefer to hit Black Locust relatively early (before league play really gets into it, and slows things down), but I don't know how well the the rest of the campers and crew will be moving Sun AM. :\

[Wood Pecker]

Thanks for the info, guess we will have to figure that out.

[roadtripstuff]

Thanks, for the info Dwayne, that's awesome. The real problem, besides being hung over, lol, is that everyone will have to pack up their campsite on Sunday morning before the round. That could take some time. As it gets closer we'll start talking schedule and see what time everyone will be leaving Sunday afternoon and what not and go from there.

I'm really excited though, these courses are awesome, the area itself is beautiful and wait until you all see the campground. The only issues that some of you might have is that the campground is primitive. Cold water pumps and outhouse style toilets, but it's small, only about 25 sites in the whole campground and it sits right on one of the hundreds of small lakes in the area. Last time we camped there I think a ranger maybe came through once, if at all. It's going to be great.

[Miamisms]

Thanks, for the info Dwayne, that's awesome. The real problem, besides being hung over, lol, is that everyone will have to pack up their campsite on Sunday morning before the round. That could take some time. As it gets closer we'll start talking schedule and see what time everyone will be leaving Sunday afternoon and what not and go from there.

I'm really excited though, these courses are awesome, the area itself is beautiful and wait until you all see the campground. The only issues that some of you might have is that the campground is primitive. Cold water pumps and outhouse style toilets, but it's small, only about 25 sites in the whole campground and it sits right on one of the hundreds of small lakes in the area. Last time we camped there I think a ranger maybe came through once, if at all. It's going to be great.

I know this might be a longshot as it is definitely still a ways away but any idea on player pack items? :D

anxious >.<

[roadtripstuff]

Well we will probably doing something along the lines of last years and that was:

2 Discs
1 Dri-fit Tshirt
1 Microfiber Towel
1 Custom Bag Tag

We haven't got quite into those details yet, but like I said probably something along those line. I'm open to any suggestions that you guys may have. I was thinking maybe some of those re-usable scorecards or some other small things too. The price last year for the pack was right around $30 and I'm going to try to keep it in the same area this year. Of course if you don't want, or can't buy the player's pack you are still more than welcome to come out, and remember friends and family are always welcome.

[Wood Pecker]

^ Don't forget some custom artwork too :)

[roadtripstuff]

Alright guys, dates set (June 1st-3rd) and courses selected, it's going to be great. I'm getting all of the camping info together now, and will be having the first post edited to show the dates, courses, etc very soon.

Now that we know when and where we going, let's start talking, player's packs, prizes, and anything else you can think of.

[Wood Pecker]

Give me some ideas of some cool things to make/draw too; for everyone to have, as a little token of coming to the meet. i'm going to try to create a couple trophies!

[ejvogie]

FYI - I e-mailed the folks at Ann Arbor Area DG Club (http://www.a3disc.org/) (they are the predominant club for events at Hudson Mills, and to a lesser extent, Kensington), just so we'd know if there were any events already scheduled that we might have to work around:

Wondering if you also checked with Local 101. I'm not sure if the run anything at either course, but I know they do run stuff at Independence Lake.

[RUSSELL]

Alright guys, dates set (June 1st-3rd) and courses selected, it's going to be great. I'm getting all of the camping info together now, and will be having the first post edited to show the dates, courses, etc very soon.

Now that we know when and where we going, let's start talking, player's packs, prizes, and anything else you can think of.

similar to last year, but different discs:thmbup:

[BogeyNoMore]

Wondering if you also checked with Local 101. I'm not sure if the run anything at either course, but I know they do run stuff at Independence Lake.

I thought about them, suppose I should see if they have anything happening as well. will get back on that, and maybe check with Jeff Kaluk to see what time that Sun doubles league begins their rounds.

[roadtripstuff]

I thought about them, suppose I should see if they have anything happening as well. will get back on that, and maybe check with Jeff Kaluk to see what time that Sun doubles league begins their rounds.

Awesome, thanks Dwayne, we really appreciate you checking into that. Hopefully there won't be anything else going on that weekend and the doubles will be late enough that we can get there and play at least a few hole before it starts.

[roadtripstuff]

Alright folks, peep the first post. If you know you're coming and want to be added to the confirmed list hit up either Wood Pecker, The Gov'na or myself to confirm.

Keep checking the first post, it will be updated frequently with new info as it becomes available.

[roadtripstuff]

Got ejvogie confirmed, anyone else?

[BogeyNoMore]

I'll be there.

[roadtripstuff]

I have down as confirmed already Dwayne. I went through the thread and tried to put down everyone that said they were in.

[THE GOV'NA]

yay this is moving along well..made some orders today..i hope to show up with some nice plastic for sale cheeeeaaaapppp

[ejvogie]

Just a suggestion. Since they'll be running Kensington's leagues on the day we'd be there, is there any objection to playing Independence Lake on Sunday instead of Black locust?

[RUSSELL]

I'm in

[Wood Pecker]

Sweet Russ! we will add you up to that fancy list soon :)

[BogeyNoMore]

Bad news: my buddy's bachelor party/DG Road trip to NC looks like it's happening June 1-7. I'll be happy to help you with any local legwork you might need, but it doesn't look like I'll be able to participate.

If something changes, I'll let you know (I can always just show up to play), but it don't look that way.

Good news for me is this should be a fun roadie.

[Wood Pecker]

Awe Man!! We were looking forward to havin' ya there!!

Thanks for helping so much already and we appreciate the feedback! Def let us know if you happen to become free again, your more than welcome to!

And also... :p have fun in NC! Its a blast, what courses you thinking about playing?

[roadtripstuff]

Sorry to hear that you can't make it Dwayne, but you will have a lot of fun on that trip. NC courses are pretty damn good.

We will add ejvogie and Russell to the confirmed list on the next update. Anyone else? Where's all the Michiganders?

[hipster]

I would like to make this trip but my niece is scheduled to marry on June 3rd. Going to be a great time. May purchase a PP to remind myself of the good times I will be a missing.

[THE GOV'NA]

you could always play friday and saturday

[RUSSELL]

I would like to make this trip but my niece is scheduled to marry on June 3rd. Going to be a great time. May purchase a PP to remind myself of the good times I will be a missing.

:( bummer! that's two down now...

[hipster]

you could always play friday and saturday

Believe me, I'm demented enough to entertain this idea. :rolleyes:

[Jay Dub]

Believe me, I'm demented enough to entertain this idea. :rolleyes:

Yeah, you can make it Friday and an early round Saturday. :thmbup:

We'll have to meet up before that also.

If it's warm enough RUSSELL will come along I bet.

[deBebbler]

So, is the plan to have full days of events on all three days?

[RUSSELL]

So, is the plan to have full days of events on all three days?

sounds like a bit much

[Jay Dub]

So, is the plan to have full days of events on all three days?


I haven't talked it over with everyone but I think it would be a good idea to not go too heavy on planned events. Maybe like Friday do the ace race thing and then the team event on Saturday with the Singles round sunday. that would be just a couple of hours on each day with the rest of the time open for people to play whatever courses they choose.

From page 3 I think.

[Wood Pecker]

To my understanding, we are having a few events, spread throughout the 3 days, with time in between so that people can enjoy the Ann Arbor area and maybe play some courses that we aren't having events at

[deBebbler]

Good. I was hoping it wasn't going to be a marathon.

[Wood Pecker]

NOT AT ALL!! :) so are ya in Bebbler??

[roadtripstuff]

I would like to make this trip but my niece is scheduled to marry on June 3rd. Going to be a great time. May purchase a PP to remind myself of the good times I will be a missing.

NOOOOO!!!! I really hope you are crazy enough to show up Friday and Saturday.

[roadtripstuff]

Wanted to say also that we sent a new update to the mod (sillybizz) that's helping us out with this, so ejvogie and russell will be added to the confirmed list and bogeynomore will be removed :thmbdown:, hopefully we can some more names added to that list soon.

To address ejvogie's comment about playing Indy instead of Black Locust, that could definitely be an option. Another option is to play one of the courses at Hudon Mills and Black Locust on Saturday and then the other course at Hudson Mills on Sunday. I know that you have to play to play and it seems like it would make sense to play both Hudson Mills courses on the same day, but they are both on the same park system and if we pay at Hudson Mills we can play Black Locust the same day at no extra charge. Either way we would have to pay the same amount of money. I don't know if that makes sense, but if you have any questions, let me know.

I really think this is coming along nicely and we hope to nail down some more details soon. We'll start talking player's packs and artwork for the stamps, costs, etc. We'll also start posting lodging options, I'm sure most will either be local or camp, but we will gather some info on good fairly cheap hotels in the area as well for those of you that would rather go that route.

If anyone has any suggestions or ideas feel free to post them, it would be great and make sure everyone has a good time.

[RUSSELL]

looking at the camping options, looks like we were spoiled by columbus. leslie and i probably will not be camping anyway. we have friends in ann arbor and plan on going out with them at least one night. hoping to use a promo code to stay cheap at a holiday inn express... i'll still bring the brandy though!

[Gonnagal]

I would love to come, but I unfortunately will be in Charlotte, NC playing some Disc Golf down there that week. Although, I might still purchase a PP if that's ok.

[hipster]

[QUOTE=Jay Dub;1235994]Yeah, you can make it Friday and an early round Saturday. :thmbup:

We'll have to meet up before that also.

If it's warm enough RUSSELL will come along I bet.[/QUOTE.

Russell should be doing well considering the mild winter weather we've been enjoying. I've played Mt Airy 7 times within the last week....sloppy.

Im not sure what my role is in the upcoming nuptials other than acting as caretaker for my mother during the ceremony and reception but if it's feasable, I will attempt the trip if able. Hopefully, there will not be any rehearsals.
I spent a few months during sophomore year of high school in Ann Arbor, would be interesting to drive by Pioneer High School to see the old school. I believe the school has a low rated course on its property.

[roadtripstuff]

I would love to come, but I unfortunately will be in Charlotte, NC playing some Disc Golf down there that week. Although, I might still purchase a PP if that's ok.

You can definitely buy a player's pack even if you don't come to the meet. We had several people do this at the Ohio DGCR meet.


I really hope you can make it up George it will be awesome to have you again.

[THE GOV'NA]

even coming for 1 day is better than none

[Wood Pecker]

You def won't be missing out! Lets get some more names on that list too folks!! Where are the Mich peeps at??

[B3NDER]

You def won't be missing out! Lets get some more names on that list too folks!! Where are the Mich peeps at??

Here, but I doubt I'll get the time off, or have a way to meet up.

[roadtripstuff]

Alright folks, we need to start talking player's packs so we can start taking orders. Anyone have any thoughts on what they would like to see this year? Discs and what type? Other schwag you'd like to see? Let's here it folks, and yeah we need to get more people on board, where's everyone at these days?

[Wood Pecker]

Bag Tags are always sweet. I'm sure everybody would enjoy that. Maybe a putter and driver combo. Anyone have any other ideas out there? Lets get these creative juices flowing :)

[NOSteveLA]

I may be taking my vacation that week and visiting family and friends in the mitten.
Are relocated Michiganders welcome too?

[roadtripstuff]

I may be taking my vacation that week and visiting family and friends in the mitten.
Are relocated Michiganders welcome too?

Of course, we would be glad to have you. It will be a great time for sure.

[RUSSELL]

Alright folks, we need to start talking player's packs so we can start taking orders. Anyone have any thoughts on what they would like to see this year? Discs and what type? Other schwag you'd like to see? Let's here it folks, and yeah we need to get more people on board, where's everyone at these days?

innova discs again? if so, and you're gonna keep 'em fairly neutral again, how 'bout something like a star roadrunner or sidewinder for the driver? no idea for the second disc... i'm pretty much clueless when it comes to innova...

[Wood Pecker]

Sidewinder would always be nice....we were thinking maybe a putter too? Keep those Ideas coming. Innova is just one of the simpler ways to go and they offer nice extra swag when you order bulk which can be turned around for extra prizes in the rounds. Kinda two birds, one stone deal.

If anyone has any ideas i'm pretty sure we would be open to them.

[RUSSELL]

kind of a shame, with discraft right there. i'm thinkin i might pick up a misprint pack when i'm up there.

[Violets caddy]

MVP :)
They're a Mi company so get them involved in a Mi disc golf event.
I know they don't do custom anything but maybe you could remind them that a good deal of their success is due to these forums..

[RUSSELL]

MVP :)
They're a Mi company so get them involved in a Mi disc golf event.
I know they don't do custom anything but maybe you could remind them that a good deal of their success is due to these forums..

so true

[roadtripstuff]

kind of a shame, with discraft right there. i'm thinkin i might pick up a misprint pack when i'm up there.

I honestly thought about using them since we are on their home turf, but last time I checked you had to order a minimum of 100 discs which kind of put them out of our range. I just have my Roc and Leopard from last year just hanging on the wall, so the manufacturer wouldn't necessarily matter to me. But yeah, the amount you have to order and what Wood Pecker mentioned, the amount of free schwag that Innova provides, make Innova the front runner.

[Wood Pecker]

so true


Funny thing, we actually already thought of this. We would love to have MVP. :p If anyone knows how to pull some strings, maybe we could...

[RUSSELL]

we're not gonna have as many people this time are we?

[Miamisms]

shirts are nice. as for disc the putter, driver combo listed above would be interesting (I am preferable to the Banger GT ;D)

p.s.
are we able to pick our colors? My bag is blue and black and its kinda an OCD thing I think looks sexy >.<

[roadtripstuff]

Hopefully we'll get as good a turnout as we did last time, but so far it's not looking great. I figure it will pick back up when warmer weather gets here and as it gets closer people will be able to commit knowing what dates they will have available.

As for the discs, I like at least a putter and a roadrunner and sidewinder are great suggestion. Both are great intermediate drivers, easy for most people to throw. We'll probably get a list of a few to choose from and then go with what the majority wants.

I did just go back and check on discraft and they still have a minimum order of 100 so I don't think that will be even close to feasible, so probably going to end up with Innova again. As for the colors, they pic the colors at the factory and then what we did was let people choose from what's available based on the order I received the payment, first to pay gets first choice, second to gets second choice, etc. Hopefully everyone will get something they like.

[RUSSELL]

whatever we get will be fine as far as i'm concerned. all i know is, i gotta get one of jaydub's discs. i have no idea what they are, but i'm gunnin for one.

[Jay Dub]

They're X 15s. I really like the stamp.

[RUSSELL]

what the heck is an x 15?

[Miamisms]

Hopefully we'll get as good a turnout as we did last time, but so far it's not looking great. I figure it will pick back up when warmer weather gets here and as it gets closer people will be able to commit knowing what dates they will have available.

As for the discs, I like at least a putter and a roadrunner and sidewinder are great suggestion. Both are great intermediate drivers, easy for most people to throw. We'll probably get a list of a few to choose from and then go with what the majority wants.

I did just go back and check on discraft and they still have a minimum order of 100 so I don't think that will be even close to feasible, so probably going to end up with Innova again. As for the colors, they pic the colors at the factory and then what we did was let people choose from what's available based on the order I received the payment, first to pay gets first choice, second to gets second choice, etc. Hopefully everyone will get something they like.

:(:(:(:( Oh well

still excited!

[Jay Dub]

what the heck is an x 15?

It's a Lightening, stiff as a board.

[roadtripstuff]

what the heck is an x 15?

The X-15 is an old Lightening disc. I don't know what type of disc it is, but I've heard it mentioned a couple of times.

[RUSSELL]

:thmbup:

[BogeyNoMore]

kind of a shame, with discraft right there. i'm thinkin i might pick up a misprint pack when i'm up there.
DO IT!!!!
The factory is just minutes from Kensington... if you make arrangements with them, you can pick'em up there.

Maybe a few of you can split a misprint pack. I'm just sayin'....

[THE GOV'NA]

id love to buy one...someone post the info and we can buy em all..lol

[Verjaeger]

So wait:

I have to drive all the way to michigan? A The Ohio State University grad? 4.5 hour drive?

That's is a maybe.

[RUSSELL]

^you wanna kick some michigan a$$ don't ya! hehe jk it's gonna be awesome fun!

[ejvogie]

So wait:

I have to drive all the way to michigan? A The Ohio State University grad? 4.5 hour drive?

That's is a maybe.

Drive to Toledo, I'll go the rest of the way. Then your virgin tires don't have to touch Michigan soil. It's OK, my in-laws live there, so my car has already been defiled. :D

[Todd Wiley]

Drive to Toledo, I'll go the rest of the way. Then your virgin tires don't have to touch Michigan soil. It's OK, my in-laws live there, so my car has already been defiled. :D

:gross: Poor car

[Wood Pecker]

So wait:

I have to drive all the way to michigan? A The Ohio State University grad? 4.5 hour drive?

That's is a maybe.

Like he said.....i'm sure there will be plenty of ohioans going in that general direction and you could hop a ride, depending on what we have in our vehicle, which might already be spoken for, we would car pool.

[Miamisms]

so if we have to go with 'innova' does that mean we can throw discmania discs in the mix? haha

[roadtripstuff]

so if we have to go with 'innova' does that mean we can throw discmania discs in the mix? haha

Haha, yeah, no Discmania. You basically have a list of molds and plastics to choose from, they don't do custom stamps on all of their molds.

Speaking of though, looks like we will once again be going with Innova since they offer the lowest minimum order and offer the best deal. Don't know if I will be able to post the entire list, but if anyone has any suggestions let us know and we can check the list. I'll start going through the selecting what are the most popular molds, Aviars, Rocs, Leopards, Eagles, Valkyries, etc and we'll start getting everyone's opinions. Once we settle on the mold and plastics we'll work on getting prices out to everyone.

We also need to start thinking about the artwork for the discs and shirts if we decide to do the shirts again. It's going to be a great time for sure, let's hear your thoughts guys and gals.

[ejvogie]

XG Rhynos :D

I just picked one up and it feels amazing. I haven't thrown it yet, but it may replace my CE as my driving putter.

Seriously though, my vote is for one of the discs to be a Teebird. No plus mold if it can be avoided.

[RUSSELL]

hopefully no rocs or leopards.

[THE GOV'NA]

im all for glow kcpro rocs,or glow kcpro aviars..or bb dx aviars

[Miamisms]

hopefully no rocs or leopards.

^ this

[roadtripstuff]

hopefully no rocs or leopards.

I would like to avoid Rocs and Leopards as well, since they were the molds for the Ohio meet.

If XG Rhynos were an option they would definitely be my vote, but unfortunately they aren't. I do like the thought of a Teebird though, and maybe some type of putter?

[Jay Dub]

Teebird would get my vote.

[BogeyNoMore]

Obviously, the people attending have the voices that count, but I'll just say:
When did anyone go wrong with a Tee Bird?
Depending on what's included, I might buy a players pack, even if it looks like I can't attend.
If Gonnagal gets one, we can get ours together somehow... his is the NC trip I'm missing this for.

[roadtripstuff]

Obviously, the people attending have the voices that count, but I'll just say:
When did anyone go wrong with a Tee Bird?
Depending on what's included, I might buy a players pack, even if it looks like I can't attend.
If Gonnagal gets one, we can get ours together somehow... his is the NC trip I'm missing this for.

Looks like the Teebird is an early front runner, awesome. Anyone else have any ideas? Maybe a Teebird and a putter or mid? Maybe another fairways driver or higher speed driver like a Sidewinder or Valk, something not too fast for beginners and intermediate players? What plastic types do you want to see? Star Teebird, Champ, DX?

If you guys do order and aren't able to attend we can definitely arrange something since we'll be so close, hell I'll drop them off myself if I have to.

Anyone have any stamp ideas? Wood Pecker and I are going to start messing around with photoshop and see if we can come up with anything good, but any ideas would be more than welcome.

[BogeyNoMore]

If you guys do order and aren't able to attend we can definitely arrange something since we'll be so close, hell I'll drop them off myself if I have to. Except we'll be outta town, but I have a low cost idea or two. :)

Anyone have any stamp ideas? Wood Pecker and I are going to start messing around with photoshop and see if we can come up with anything good, but any ideas would be more than welcome.

Just a thought: I was thinking about some sort of line drawing showing the two states with their positions excatly as the really are, but without a line to gesignate border between them, with the following printed inside the two states on the angle; from upper left (in Michigan) to lower right (in Ohio), because that would kind fit well within the states.

Michigan
v. Ohio
Battle
For the
Border
2012

Darn, spacing didn't work.
Maybe with Hudson Mills Original / Monster/ Kensington Black Locust written around the border?
:confused: :popcorn:

Say what you will about it... believe me, my feelings ain't gonna be hurt if people say "IT SUCKS."

[THE GOV'NA]

id like to see a big bead aviar maybe

[Wood Pecker]

I'D LIKE TO SEE THAT IDEA. sounds pretty sweet actually i can picture it well. we will see what we can do me and roadtripstuff will try are hardest to come up with something completely awesome!

[Wood Pecker]

i'm leaning towards grooves as a choice mos def. and an aviar or sumthin. just as long as we have grooves, i'm putting the order in tonight actually.





:|

[roadtripstuff]

Except we'll be outta town, but I have a low cost idea or two. :)



Just a thought: I was thinking about some sort of line drawing showing the two states with their positions excatly as the really are, but without a line to gesignate border between them, with the following printed inside the two states on the angle; from upper left (in Michigan) to lower right (in Ohio), because that would kind fit well within the states.

Michigan
v. Ohio
Battle
For the
Border
2012

Darn, spacing didn't work.
Maybe with Hudson Mills Original / Monster/ Kensington Black Locust written around the border?
:confused: :popcorn:

Say what you will about it... believe me, my feelings ain't gonna be hurt if people say "IT SUCKS."


I definitely like the idea of the outline of the two states, that was kinda what I was thinking to begin with, just didn't know where to go from there really. The only thing I would be concerned with is the words "Battle for the Border" etc fitting inside the state and still meeting the requirements for the stamp.

Basically the states together would have to be the size of the a normal stamp and I'm not sure if the words would fit and still be the correct size to meet Innova's specs. Definitely a great place to start though.

Anyone else have any ideas?

[roadtripstuff]

Alright guys and gals, we're working on a list of discs to choose from and this is what we have so far:


JK Pro Aviar
KC Pro Aviar
R-Pro XD
Teebird
Eagle
Firebird
Roadrunner
Sidewinder
Valkyrie

As you can see I didn't add a plastic for the drivers because I was not sure what the majority of you guys would want. Most of the drivers come in both Champion and Star as well as DX, the one major exception is with the Teebird. Only the TL and the Teebird+ are available in champion plastic, the Teebird and TL are available in star, and of course it's also available in DX.

If you guys have any questions let us know and we'll do our best to answer them or find the answers and let us know what type of plastics you would prefer. Once we settle on the plastics we'll either start a poll or just have you guys PM one of us or something.

[Miamisms]

Obviously, the people attending have the voices that count, but I'll just say:
When did anyone go wrong with a Tee Bird?
Depending on what's included, I might buy a players pack, even if it looks like I can't attend.
If Gonnagal gets one, we can get ours together somehow... his is the NC trip I'm missing this for.

Alright guys and gals, we're working on a list of discs to choose from and this is what we have so far:


JK Pro Aviar
KC Pro Aviar
R-Pro XD
Teebird - im cool with either star or champ, I am partial to TL's but idc
Eagle - id be cool with this though I doubt we'd do a Teebird/Eagle matchup
Firebird
Roadrunner
Sidewinder
Valkyrie

As you can see I didn't add a plastic for the drivers because I was not sure what the majority of you guys would want. Most of the drivers come in both Champion and Star as well as DX, the one major exception is with the Teebird. Only the TL and the Teebird+ are available in champion plastic, the Teebird and TL are available in star, and of course it's also available in DX.

If you guys have any questions let us know and we'll do our best to answer them or find the answers and let us know what type of plastics you would prefer. Once we settle on the plastics we'll either start a poll or just have you guys PM one of us or something.

Haven't thrown the roadrunner, sidewinder, valk but i hear things about them and wouldnt mind trying it out, mainly because i am not a huge fan of innova putters

Firebird would be nice to have for thumbs etc. but idc

just my 2 pennies

[ejvogie]

I'd like to see a DX Teebird and a Champ Roadrunner. Or a Champ Firebird. Any one of those three would go into my bag.

[RUSSELL]

if we could pull off one star and one champion i think that would be awesome. but as far as molds go, i'd prefer a driver and mid. roadrunner or sidewinder and shark or mako or something along those lines

[BogeyNoMore]

if we could pull off one star and one champion i think that would be awesome. but as far as molds go, i'd prefer a driver and mid. roadrunner or sidewinder and shark or mako or something along those lines

I'm sure they'll do Star & Champ, but that'll likely drive up cost. If they'll do Pro-line, that's a good way to keep cost down, and still get good plastic. Not a fan of DX in drivers (I seem to hit more trees with drivers than mids/putters, and typically harder, too).
Firebird would be nice to have for thumbs etc.
Agreed, also a great disc for fighting headwinds. Maybe Champ Tee Bird and Pro line Firebird or Valk?

OK, I think I've given my 2 cents worth enough times to the point where I'm prolly up to a dime or so. :p

[Jay Dub]

My votes are for a DX Tee-Bird and the R-Pro XD.

[THE GOV'NA]

champ TL-JK aviar

[roadtripstuff]

Saw some of the comments and thought I could provide a little more info to help us choose.

We have a couple of options that we can go with for shirts. We can either go with the same style last year, dri-fit tshirt, or we can go with dri-fit polos for $5 extra per pack.

Here's some examples of how we could do the packs with pricing:

1 Champ Disc
1 Star Disc
Dri-Fit Tshirt
Bag Tag
Microfiber towel
$33

1 DX Disc
1 Champ or Star Disc
Dri-Fit Tshirt
Bag Tag
Microfiber towel
$30

1 Champ Disc
1 Star Disc
Dri-Fit Polo Shirt
Bag Tag
Microfiber towel
$38

1 DX Disc
1 Champ or Star Disc
Dri-Fit Polo Shirt
Bag Tag
Microfiber towel
$35

Of course there are a couple of other combos we could do, Star & Pro, DX & Pro, etc, but that will give you a basic idea of what we are looking at. Those prices would include everything, the cost of the discs with custom stamps, the paragon tshirts, tags, and towels, plus cover the cost of shipping all of the schwag. (from the factory to one of the organizers, packs will be distributed at the meet)

[THE GOV'NA]

what sizes are available on the dri fits-and do extended sizes (3xl) cost extra?

[roadtripstuff]

what sizes are available on the dri fits-and do extended sizes (3xl) cost extra?

Ah, great question. They do come in 2xl and 3xl, and yes they do cost a couple of extra bucks. I don't have the exact cost right in front of me, but I will let you know for sure when or before the time comes.

[Miamisms]

Saw some of the comments and thought I could provide a little more info to help us choose.

We have a couple of options that we can go with for shirts. We can either go with the same style last year, dri-fit tshirt, or we can go with dri-fit polos for $5 extra per pack.

Here's some examples of how we could do the packs with pricing:

1 Champ Disc
1 Star Disc
Dri-Fit Tshirt
Bag Tag
Microfiber towel
$33

1 DX Disc
1 Champ or Star Disc
Dri-Fit Tshirt
Bag Tag
Microfiber towel
$30

1 Champ Disc
1 Star Disc
Dri-Fit Polo Shirt
Bag Tag
Microfiber towel
$38

1 DX Disc
1 Champ or Star Disc
Dri-Fit Polo Shirt
Bag Tag
Microfiber towel
$35

Of course there are a couple of other combos we could do, Star & Pro, DX & Pro, etc, but that will give you a basic idea of what we are looking at. Those prices would include everything, the cost of the discs with custom stamps, the paragon tshirts, tags, and towels, plus cover the cost of shipping all of the schwag. (from the factory to one of the organizers, packs will be distributed at the meet)

option 1 or 2 would be fine with me can someone post a pic of last years shirt?

[THE GOV'NA]

i thaught that was a good question..the packages look great by the way

[roadtripstuff]

I don't have a pic of the actual shirt, but here is the mock up from the company with the artwork:

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1694&pictureid=15943

[DirtyWhiteBoy]

I just read almost all of this thread. I am really excited about this, if I can get the time off of work I'm hoping to make it. Never played a tournament or these courses before, but it sounds like tons of fun.

[Wood Pecker]

I just read almost all of this thread. I am really excited about this, if I can get the time off of work I'm hoping to make it. Never played a tournament or these courses before, but it sounds like tons of fun.

We would be glad to have ya! Just let us know when/if you can attend and we will add ya to the list, and theres no doubt that it will be tons of fun, we try our hardest to make these meets worth it.

Can't wait til we get the players pack down, i'm so stoked for this guys and gals!

[ejvogie]

RTS, what if we left out the microfiber towels? I'm not a fan. If you drop them, they pick up every little twig and leaf on the ground, and it's impossible to get them out without hours of nitpicking.

I'm down for package 4, sans towel. Unless maybe you could get terry cloth or chamois-type.

[roadtripstuff]

RTS, what if we left out the microfiber towels? I'm not a fan. If you drop them, they pick up every little twig and leaf on the ground, and it's impossible to get them out without hours of nitpicking.

I'm down for package 4, sans towel. Unless maybe you could get terry cloth or chamois-type.

Well the towel is part of the package. I think we could buy just the shirts and bag tags, but I think it would be more because we would have to buy them individually. Now I'm not positive on that and will check with the company to find out for sure, I definitely know what you mean about the microfiber. I have found that if you wash them quite a few times it does help, but it never goes away completely, at least not so far.

[RUSSELL]

definitely package #1 FTW :thmbup::thmbup:

[Verjaeger]

my Votes:

Specialty: CHAMP 200g CONDOR!!!

Putters: Rhyno (any plastic), Big Bead Aviar (any plastic)

Mid-Range: Roc (dx or pro)

Fairway: Viper (star), Teebird (echo star), TL (champion)

Drivers: Firebird (champ), Destroyer (echo star or pro)

No# 1 pick: TL champion plastic

200g champ condor is a close second. That will stay in the bag forever.

[roadtripstuff]

Hahaha, unfortunately the condor isn't an option for our event, that would be kinda awesome though.

I'm kind of leaning toward the first pack as well. Not much more than last years with two premium plastic discs, the only option I see being better is a champ or star with a pro disc where we could do a driver and a putter combo. Wouldn't mind setting up nice complements to last years discs, so something like a Champ TL and a JK or KC Aviar.

I also like the thought of adding in another mid to the mix as well, but not sure what would even be a viable option. They have most of their mids in DX only which are Cobra, Shark, Stingray, but they do have a Star Mako. Not sure if any of those would even get enough votes to be considered though. Just a thought.