Free as a Breeze free (really) tournament Huntsville June 27th

[Matt Ambrose]

The Free as a Breeze free disc golf tournament will be held Saturday June 27th in Huntsville, AL.

For obvious reasons this will be a trophy only event.

Late registration 0800-0900 at Mastin Lake Park.

0915 - Player's meeting
0930 - start

Round 2 at Brahan Spring Park one hour after the last card is in.

The field is limited to 72 players and you can preregister by posting your intent to attend here (Full name please). Please do not sign up if you are not serious about coming.

My intent with this tournament is to get some recreational players exposed to tournament golf and try out the trophy only format to see what response I get from players. There will be a small player pack and tee sponsorships at $10 each are welcome. Please specify hole and course if you want a specific hole. Sponsorship $$ will go toward SN fees, player packs and trophies.

There will be the usual divisions as long as I have 3 or more players to fill one and there will be a SUPER CLASS division as well. You youngsters can laugh at the scores we rack up throwing our old school lids around the course.

I'm excited about giving this a try. The PDGA refused my Competition Endowment Program application so unless they see the light it will just be SN sanctioned.

Matt Ambrose

[Jebb]

Super Class, count me in!

[Matt Ambrose]

Alright Jeb! Start practicing with those Wham-O pro flyers and fastbacks. Zephyrs and Ultrastars are also approved Super Class discs. I plan to play Super Class myself. I figure par will be a really good score with these lids even on the short courses. Right now I'm liking a max weight Zephyr. I think I'll use a Boss for a marker ;-).

[Rondpitt]

Matt,
Great idea. Sounds like fun. Going to miss the Solstice this year. Rather sure I can put this one on my calender. Not sure about Super Class, tho, but those 2 courses seem like a good fit. Oh, and I think I can handle the entry fee. :)




I'm excited about giving this a try. The PDGA refused my Competition Endowment Program application so unless they see the light it will just be SN sanctioned.
Matt Ambrose

So, does this mean that SN HAS seen the light and are also offering a FeeWaivingOption for one of their qualifiers?

Ron

[Jebb]

Weekend after the Sizzler.

[Matt Ambrose]

Ron,

I still have to pay the SN fees but at $2 a pop I think I can get the sponsorship to handle that. SN will waive the fees for charity events which this is not.

Matt

[Matt Ambrose]

It looks like Super Class players will get SN points. I'll be reporting scores in your regular division so the $2 goes to that division for the SNAC in 2010 and you will be qualified for that year. The tournament is too late to qualify for 2009.

Approved Super Class Discs Below

MANUFACTURER / DISTRIBUTOR DISC MODEL
Daredevil Discs Gamedisc
Disc Golf Aotearoa New Zealand 175g Ultimate Disc
Disc Golf Aotearoa Te Moko
Discraft Sky Pro
Discraft Skystar
Discraft Sky-Styler
Discraft Ultra-Star
Dynamic Discs Floater
Innova-Champion Discs Apple
Innova-Champion Discs Hero Disc Type 235
Innova-Champion Discs Pulsar
Innova-Champion Discs Super Nova
Innova-Champion Discs Zephyr
Wham-O / DTW 141g (50 Mold)
Wham-O / DTW 165g (80 Mold, High Rigidity)
Wham-O / DTW 90 Mold
Wham-O / DTW Fastback (all molds)
Wham-O / DTW Master
Wham-O / DTW Midnight Flyer (100 mold)
Wham-O / DTW Midnight Flyer (50 Mold series)
Wham-O / DTW Midnight Flyer (80 mold series)
Wham-O / DTW Midnight Flyer (80 mold)
Wham-O / DTW Midnight Flyer (Fast Back)
Wham-O / DTW Olympic/Collegiate (100 Mold)
Wham-O / DTW Professional (all molds)
Wham-O / DTW Super Pro (60 Mold)
Wham-O / DTW The Tool (T501 Mold)

[drdisc]

I have a few Midnight Flyers for sale!

[Matt Ambrose]

Ultimate players should enjoy Super Class. We may run a pure SC tournament pdga sanctioned in the fall if we get enough interest.

[Matt Ambrose]

Signed Up So Far: 66 slots left

Matt Ambrose Super Class
Greg Deskins Super Class
Paul Sieja Super Class
Bill Wagnon Super Class
Chuck Wesolowski Super Class

Jonathan Irrgang Recreational

All players and sponsors will receive a custom stamped mini!

[Matt Ambrose]

10 Signed Up So Far: 62 slots left

Matt Ambrose Super Class
Greg Deskins Super Class
Paul Sieja Super Class
Bill Wagnon Super Class
Chuck Wesolowski Super Class

Jonathan Irrgang Recreational

Mark Murray Advanced

Leslie Easterling Pro Women

Zack Easterling Pro Open

David Long ?

[Matt Ambrose]

Sponsorship's to date, 7 left! Generally I'd like to keep it to the same hole on both courses which you get for $10 a hole. I'm easily confused .

Hole #1....Reserved (possible major sponsor)
Hole #2....Greg D
Hole #3....Greg D
Hole #4....Chuck W
Hole #5....Paulie S
Hole #6....Paulie S
Hole #7....Geoff and Caren
Hole #8....Open
Hole #9....Open
Hole #10...Open
Hole #11...Chuck W
Hole #12...Open
Hole #13...Open
Hole #14...Open
Hole #15...Open
Hole #16...Bob Vereen
Hole #17...Geoff and Caren
Hole #18...Bob Vereen

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[Matt Ambrose]

15 Signed Up So Far: 57 slots left 7 Tee sign sponsorships left. All players receive a custom tournament stamped mini. There will also be a raffle for a disc golf package to benefit the new Florence course and several CTPs.

Name Division SN Division(Super Class)
Matt Ambrose Super Class (Advanced Master)
Jebb Long Super Class (Intermediate?)
Greg Deskins Super Class (Intermediate)
Paul Sieja Super Class Intermediate)
Bill Wagnon Super Class (Int Master)
Chuck Wesolowski Super Class (Int Master)

Jordan Henson Junior

David Wade Long Novice

Jonathan Irrgang Recreational

David Hunt Intermediate?
Bob Vereen Intermediate?
Ken Wiley Intermediate

Mark Murray Advanced?

Leslie Easterling Pro Women

Zack Easterling Pro Open

[Wildman Ken]

Matt

Put Jordan Henson down as a Junior 16

Put me down as a REC player. We will be there.

Ken

[Matt Ambrose]

Ken,

Will do. I'm checking with the SN folks but I'm fairly sure the Rec and Novice divisions are non-point divisions so if you want to qualify for the 2010 SNAC you would have to play intermediate. Junior is a qualifying division.

[Jebb]

Ken is an intermediate level player anyhow :)

[Wildman Ken]

Ken is an intermediate level player anyhow :)

I think you like hearing yourself say that Jebb. :D

[Wildman Ken]

Ken,

Will do. I'm checking with the SN folks but I'm fairly sure the Rec and Novice divisions are non-point divisions so if you want to qualify for the 2010 SNAC you would have to play intermediate. Junior is a qualifying division.


Put me down as INT, Matt. Thanks!

[jh2os]

You think you can hang in there for the whole tournament ken? You might not be in the top ten after the first round

[Wildman Ken]

You think you can hang in there for the whole tournament ken? You might not be in the top ten after the first round

No doubt Jeff. You get my message? Jacob got so sick we had to come home. He was throwing up and couldn't hold anything down. Jordan lost your # with his window rolled down. Then he falls asleep at the wheel and goes off into the median and we nearly wreck. Can't believe we didn't. He luckily saved the car when he yanked it back onto Hwy 78. I was looking down at his Garmin for directions when I heard the tires hit that shoulder area and looked over to see him asleep and shouted his name. Crazy and scary all at the same time. Holler at me when you can. Need your # again.

[drdisc]

You guys almost had a real "Fling with King"! Glad it worked out safely.

[Matt Ambrose]

Here's a link to the flyer. If someone would be so kind as to post it at GW and Trussville I would be grateful.

http://www.hsvdiscgolf.com/e107_files/public/1244650762_46_FT8467_faabflyer.pdf

[Marc D]

I'll post it up at GW this afternoon.

Would one of the Trussville guys post this up out there ?

[Auburndiscdog]

Got it done. Flyer up at Trussville. Team Trussville

[Matt Ambrose]

Thanks! You guys are the bomb! (not the Ching bomb, which I believe bombed) ;)

[Matt Ambrose]

Has anyone ever thrown a disc called the Maximizer?

It is slightly larger in diameter than a modern driver and the rim profile looks a lot like a Valkyrie. It's supposed to be a great beginner driver, slightly understable with great glide. I'd like to throw the one I got compliments of Little Flyer but I'll probably save it for a CTP during the tourney. Hopefully I'll get another one with the mini order for the Free as a Breeze.

[wesley j]

is the torny full?

[Matt Ambrose]

Not full yet. Do you want in?

[Matt Ambrose]

21 players now signed up. These are our 2 shadiest courses. :cool:

Check out trophy and mini pics here.

http://www.hsvdiscgolf.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?8467.60

[ChrisP.]

Matt,

Count me in for Super Class!

[Matt Ambrose]

Got you down Chris. That makes 23 preregistered!

[Matt Ambrose]

Tournament Shirts!

David Hunt is generously donating several shirts imprinted with the tournament logo!

We will have some very nice CTPs and a mondo Ring of Fire at the end.

:cool:

[Matt Ambrose]

Someone please bring me a DGB tag. I have been meaning to purchase one all year and keep forgetting when I actually get the chance. The higher the better :p

Thanks,

Matt

[Matt Ambrose]

If you are coming from out of town please let me know today so I can hold you a spot. With 30 already on the list and a lot of locals planning to play it could fill up.

[Matt Ambrose]

The Can Openers are Coming!

UPS says my package of P-51s will be delivered today. These are a larger version of the GI C-ration can opener that I have given away before. Every player will get one along with their custom stamped mini.

http://www.hsvdiscgolf.com/e107_files/public/1246028237_46_FT8467_p-51.jpg

http://www.hsvdiscgolf.com/e107_files/public/1245515829_46_FT8467_faab_mini_.jpg

http://www.hsvdiscgolf.com/e107_files/public/1245851903_46_FT8467_cool.gif

[Wildman Ken]

Matt..

Add Jacob Williams to Juniors. He is coming as well.

[drdisc]

Anyone on the fence should go. GW has a huge softball tourney tomorrow.

[ChrisP.]

Are all Super Class players playing in the same division?

[willsfc]

Looks like this event will get more than another one in the area.

The price is right....

[Matt Ambrose]

Yes, all Super Class are one division unless I get 3 ladies. With these courses and no pros playing SC I think it's anyone's trophy to win.

[Matt Ambrose]

Results:

Place Name Division Round 1 Round 2 Total
1 Jordan Henson Junior 56 62 118
2 Matt Galloway Junior 68 64 132
3 Jacob Williams Junior 74 63 137
4 Josh Hunt Junior 77 63 140

1 Garrett Ackerman Novice 65 58 123
2 Keith Galeano Novice 64 66 130
3 Richard Burks Novice 78 71 149
4 Ken Haynes Novice 77 79 156

1 Jonathan Irrgang Recreational 55 57 112
2 Bob Vereen Recreational 57 57 114
3 Ken Wiley Recreational 63 53 116
4 David Wade Long Recreational 61 58 119
5 Joshua Patten Recreational 65 54 119
6 Justin Gurley******* Recreational 63 59 122
7 Matt Coxwell Recreational 67 65 132

1 Casey Hooper Intermediate 54 48 102
2 Jeff Waters Intermediate 54 53 107
3 Rob Hereth Intermediate 54 56 110
4 Rusty Rivera Intermediate 55 56 111
Nick Johnson Intermediate 58 999 DNF
Derrick Mason Intermediate 999 DNF

1 Patrick Wooten Advanced 49 48 97
2 Mark Johnson Advanced 49 51 100
3 Sam Heffley Advanced 50 51 101
4 Will Corey Advanced 57 57 114

1 Ginger Tannock Am Women 62 63 125
2 Caitlin Cassidy Am Women 85 74 159
3 Cathy Hardin Am Women 92 75 167

1 Marla Lenox *Pro Women 53 59 112
2 Leslie Easterling *Pro Women 55 58 113

1 Paul Galloway *Pro Master 53 54 107
2 Russ Corey *Pro Master 54 54 108
3 Art Schmidt *Pro Master 57 54 111

1 James Baker *Pro Open 46 43 89
2 Mark Murray *Pro Open 46 52 98
3 Billy Drake *Pro Open 52 52 104
4 Zack Easterling *Pro Open 58 51 109

1 Chris Pierce Super Class 56 57 113
2 Paul Sieja Super Class 62 57 119
3 Matt Ambrose Super Class 61 59 120
4 Greg Deskins Super Class 59 64 123
5 David Hunt Super Class 62 61 123
6 Chuck Wesolowski Super Class 63 65 128
7 Jebb Long Super Class 63 68 131
8 Bill Wagnon Super Class 66 68 134

I really enjoyed running this style of tournament. I hope everyone had as good a time as I did.

[Jebb]

Thanks for running this one Matt. Had a great time with good people :)

[ChrisP.]

Nice trophies & ribbons!

[Wildman Ken]

Great time Matt. Awesome tourney and congrats to ALL the winners.

[Matt Ambrose]

Here's a link to results with round ratings. There were some hot rounds.

http://www.hsvdiscgolf.com/e107_files/public/1246481848_51_FT8467_faab_scores-ratings.pdf

[drdisc]

So, what did the Super Class boys learn about throwing the Zepher?

[Jebb]

I learned that you need lots of wind practice.

[drdisc]

Good advice. They are like a big sail.

[ChrisP.]

Heavier is better for putting.....lighter is better for driving. ;)