Solstice Summer Sizzler - June 20-21, 2009 A-TIER

[ChrisP.]

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No Saturday Sign-Ups! Sign up ONLINE at eatsleepdisc.com (http://www.sdsproshop.com/pd-summer-solstice.cfm)
or
at DGB Summer League
or
at Late Registration in Trussville on 6-19

Collared Shirt Required....PDGA Dress Code IN EFFECT!

YOU MUST BE A CURRENT PDGA MEMBER TO PLAY IN THIS EVENT!

HUGE PLAYERS PACKAGE FOR AMS - OVER $1500 ADDED CASH FOR PROS

Hole Sponsorships - $25.00
Flymart Table(Sat. Night) - $40.00

Please sponsor a hole or reserve your spot at the flymart on Saturday night.

All of the hole sponsors receive a disc or an event T-shirt along with a customized tee sign on one hole during the event.

Disc Sponsors will recieve your choice of a custom event stamped JK Pro or KC Pro Aviar or a KC Pro Roc.

If you have a specific hole you would like to sponsor, enter that information in the player comments on the registration page.


Schedule:

Friday - June 19, 2008 - Late Registration & Check-In at 4:00-8:00 PM at Civitan Park in Trussville.

Saturday - Check in at your course by 9:15 AM. No player's meeting. Tee off @ 9:30 AM. All course rules will be covered in your caddy book. If you have questions about a course rule consult your course TD before the round.

Sunday - No player's meeting. Tee off @ 9:30 AM.

Format:
A-Pool = All Pros & Advanced will play 2 rounds of 18 holes @ Civitan Park on Saturday and one round of 24 holes @ George Ward Park on Sunday followed by a Final 9 for the top 4 Open finishers.

B-Pool = All Intermediate and below ratings divisions will play two rounds of 24 holes @ George Ward on Saturday and one round of 18 holes @ Civitan Park in Trussville on Sunday.

All divisions will be playing the same tees.

Awards for all divisions will be at the George Ward Park pavillion following the conclusion of the Final 9.

[willsfc]

$50 for INT? wow, I hope there is a good players pack...

[i2rt]

Ziggy is wanting to come down for the Sizzler again.

Anyone have room for him to crash from Thursday thru Monday? Hopefully near the course.

You may be hosting the tournament winner if he turns it up just a little bit more this year.

[selwonk nitsuj]

I don't mind if he stays at my house. All I gots a nice comfy couch though. It's by Gdub not Trussvegas.

[Matt Ambrose]

$50 for INT? wow, I hope there is a good players pack...

What part of "HUGE PLAYERS PACKAGE FOR AMS " did you miss Will?:p

[TheCook]

2 members of Team Giuseppe's are signed up.

[ChrisP.]

Layout for the SSS will be as follows

George Ward

1. Long
2. Long
3. Mid - island green
4. Long - island green
5. Short
6. Left
7. Right
8. Mid
9. Mid
10. Long
11. Mid
12. Mid
13. Long
14. Mid
BACK SIX - ALL ORIGINAL POSITIONS
15. Right
16. Right
17. Mid
18. Long

Trussville

All longs except.

1. Left
8. Left
11. Short
12. Left
15. Super Long

[ChrisP.]

Player's Package will be a CFR Candy Disc - (Destroyer or Gator), A Solsitce Microfiber Towel, a Solstice Summer Sizzler T-Shirt, a Custom SSS Stamped Innova Mini Driver, a regular innova mini, Innova Pencil and Innova Sticker. $40 Value

[ww1]

Layout for the SSS will be as follows



Trussville

All longs except.

15. Super Long


This is an absolute FANTASTIC hole. Can't wait to play this one.

[Greoryg]

Now back to the story...

This is going to be an awesome tournament! ChrisP always puts on a great show. See you there.

[drdisc]

The course is now in tourney setup. Thanks to Matt, Alex and Rick for moving the targets today. Let the local practice begin.......

[Tim k]

trussville is also it tourney setup exept for 15 looong.

TK

[drdisc]

Back to the Tournaments: News at GW. WE have a new bridge between 15 and 16. IT is state of an art, and awesome. Probably about $1,500 worth of time and materials. Thanks to Alex and Alexis for tearing down the old one just in time for Doug and Phillip to bring out the new one. It is super heavy duty. Just ask "The Future", he dug one of the support holes. IT is high enough for lots of water to rush under and strong enough to hold a foursome. Great job guys. Thanks a lot!

[Jebb]

Bump (http://www.discgolfbirmingham.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2198)

Sorry I can't make this one ChrisP, gotta do family stuff on that Sunday. Guess I'll be seeing you Tom, will be playing Rec.

[Fatbackbob]

I have three questions:

(1) Everyone HAS to wear a collared shirt? I'm coming from Memphis. Is that just for pros or for everyone? If so, I'm gonna need to buy this intermediate player a shirt this week.

(2) 3 rounds for the tournament or 4? I see 3 posted above but notice that last year there were 4.

(3) Does everyone follow the pros through the final nine like spectators? My grandpa lives close to there and I'd love for him to see it.

* * * does anyone have the lengths on the current pin positions? * * *

You guys rock and I can't wait to play these courses. Hell, I was born in Alabama.

Robby Uhrman #20177

[Hilltopper]

Robby,

You can find the PDGA competition manual here: http://www.pdga.com/documents/competition-manual

Here's the dress code section:

C. The following dress code for all competitors will be
enforced at all PDGA National Tour and Major Events. The
PDGA also recommends that this dress code be enforced
at Super Tour and lower tier events, but this decision lies
solely with the Tournament Director:
(1) All players in PDGA sanctioned competition and
tournament staff are expected to dress appropriately
and to maintain a clean and well-groomed appearance
at all event sites and associated functions.
(2) All players must wear a shirt covering their upper
chest area. A well-tailored shirt with a fold-down,
mock turtle, v-neck, crew neck, Henley, or zippered
collar, and with sleeves covering the part of the arm
from the shoulder to the elbow (commonly known as
the upper arm), shall be considered acceptable.
Women are also allowed to wear sleeveless shirts as
designated above.
(3) No tee shirts will be allowed, except for competitors in
the Junior and Amateur divisions during preliminary
rounds only. Juniors and Amateurs shall not wear tee
shirts during semifinal or final rounds. Crew neck or
V-neck shirts made of high-performance or high-tech
materials, such as Dry-Fit, Cool-Max, and others will
be allowed.
(4) Shirts that hang down lower than the bottom hemline
on the player’s shorts shall be tucked in.
(5) No ripped shirts, shorts, pants will be allowed on the
course. This includes unhemmed, torn or cut “vents”
at the shirt collar.

Josh

[james blanchard]

so its chris decision, none of the above answers this guys questions.

[Greoryg]

Friday doubles/triples?

[Fatbackbob]

So, I guess that means yes, all ams are wearing collared shirts. I know the solution for this: GOODWILL. Hello 1970s worn-in light cotton bright peach striped polo. I'll go find a few today. I can't afford gas and Dri-Fit technology threadwork.

I'm hoping there will be friday doubles / triples. I'll be practicing the courses (I've never played) all day Friday.

~*~
Robby

[Tim k]

you can wear dri-fit type teeshirts also, they are excepted along with collared shirts.

Trussville is set up long!

TK

[willsfc]

I need to find a nice tye-dye collared shirt then :)

I don't think i've ever weared a collared shirt playing a tournament.. hmm

[Kjazz]

I have a nice Alabama collared shirt that I will probably wear. Roll Tide!

[Hilltopper]

I have a nice Alabama collared shirt that I will probably wear. Roll Tide!

I think the goal of the rule is to make players look classy. Clearly you would be in violation of the spirit of the rule.

Josh

[drdisc]

The rule is in place for the massive amount of media that covers these events.

[willsfc]

The rule is in place for the massive amount of media that covers these events.

I don't remember seeing any media last year, unless me and art count as media.. :P

and I didn't even do anything with my video

[Greoryg]

I think the goal of the rule is to make players look classy. Clearly you would be in violation of the spirit of the rule.

Josh

lmao... good one Josh

[selwonk nitsuj]

I'm down for some Fri pick your own partner doubles at gdub. We can start around 5:30.

[mistersippi]

josh that makes me lmao....tome do i hear a note of sarcasm in ur post....will i think he is being sarcastic....speaking of videos would love to hear what u got of bonaroooooo

[Kjazz]

I think the goal of the rule is to make players look classy. Clearly you would be in violation of the spirit of the rule.

Josh


Josh, you're mean. :)

Rammer Jammer Yellowhammer!

[i2rt]

SIZZLER

http://www.weather.com/weather/weekend/35205?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared

[ChrisP.]

I don't remember seeing any media last year, unless me and art count as media.. :P

and I didn't even do anything with my video

Funny how those media guys just blend in.....if you look at the picture of Matto in the first post...in the background there is me, a girl from MS and a reporter for the B'ham paper covering the event!! (head by basket)

[Auburndiscdog]

ChrisP, TD, Please go back in this thread and give us a heads up on the shirt/collar thing. The dress code said it is left up to the TD. Remember Bill the weather man gave us the forecast and it said Lucifer is even going to be hot. The Hilltopper is going to be classed up in Orange and Blue and Kjazz will be trying to make Crimson look classy. What up? Tim

[Hilltopper]

Orange and blue?! I'ld sooner wear green and gold. Wait, no that would suck waaaay worse. I'll be in red, white, and blue supporting the good ole USA.

God bless you Eddie Stanky. sniff.

Josh

[drdisc]

I was there when the collered shirt rule was established. It was before dri weave and wickers. Too many wife beater shirts to be seen on TV.

[ChrisP.]

The reason why it was brought up Tim, is because I'm actually enforcing the dress code this year. Here's a few pics from the event last year...thanks to Art Meripol. Which one(s) would you rather see in the newspaper in an article about Disc Golf?
(apologies to Kevin Peterson & the other guy...probably because it was one of their first events and didn't know, but the pics are good examples)

WE are the face of the sport to the public.

I know it's going to be hot as H-E- Double Hockey sticks, so get a dri-fit shirt with a collar (Solstice sells them...Hint!) ;) and TK is right....a T-shirt cut is ok as long as it is a High-Tech material like dri weave...but it must have sleeves. We'll have plenty of water out there!!

http://www.discgolfbirmingham.com/gallery/d/4533-2/Solstice+A+tier+6-08053.JPG

http://www.discgolfbirmingham.com/gallery/d/4605-2/Solstice+A+tier+6-08066.JPG

http://www.discgolfbirmingham.com/gallery/d/4423-2/Solstice+A+tier+6-08031.JPG

http://www.discgolfbirmingham.com/gallery/d/4348-2/Solstice+A+tier+6-08016.JPG

[Greoryg]

photo review confirms... there was a foot fault in the third pic ;)

[ChrisP.]

Instant replay for disc golf! It's coming.

[selwonk nitsuj]

Are you coming Bill??? Wow it's gonna be frikin hot brah.

[Auburndiscdog]

I think I have been collared. Look what kind of facial expressions are in the pictures. Do we really want to be on TV? HD at that.

[ChrisP.]

Can someone move hole 4 at GW to the long position and also move Hole D to the long position? I wasn't aware that the "original" on D was the short. Hole 4 was the only other one that wasn't where I need it. If not, I'll get them tomorrow. Are the locks on the back six the same as the 18?

Thanks in advance!

CP

[Kjazz]

ChrisP, TD, Please go back in this thread and give us a heads up on the shirt/collar thing. The dress code said it is left up to the TD. Remember Bill the weather man gave us the forecast and it said Lucifer is even going to be hot. The Hilltopper is going to be classed up in Orange and Blue and Kjazz will be trying to make Crimson look classy. What up? Tim

You are mean, too. :)

Hey.....it is definitely going to be sizzling this weekend. Of course, it will be in the 80's next week.

[twan2420]

Played Trussville today and it looks great!!See you all out there Friday.

[willsfc]

I won't be making this event even though i hate to miss it.
Spent a lot of $$ at Bonnaroo, haha.

[selwonk nitsuj]

So I think I am going to be putting on the pre-sizzler doubles round tomorrow. We are going to do it at 5:30pm as well as late registration for the Sizzler itself. It will be pick your own partner.
Pro Team- $40
AM Team- $20
If there are any suggestions, just mention it tomorrow at Trussville.

I'm still available if anyone wants to be on the winning team....:D:D:D

[Fatbackbob]

I played Trussville today (Civitan Park). I am from Memphis and played it for the first time. I am confused about one thing. The registration said that "all divisions are playing the same tees".

But the Am tees at Civitan had flags by them which made me wonder if they will be played. I am intermediate and would rather play the pro tees. The Am tees are too short.

Is it true that all divisions will play the same tees. And does that mean we'll all play the cement pro tees at Civitan?

Thanks,
Robby

[Fatbackbob]

I'm also an Am and need a partner for doubles tomorrow. Anybody want to take a chance and pair up with some stranger from Memphis?

Robby

[ChrisP.]

"But the Am tees at Civitan had flags by them which made me wonder if they will be played."

Robby, NO. ALL DIVISIONS PLAY THE SAME TEES - ALL CONCRETE TEEPADS

Come on down Will....City Stages this weekend as well...lotsa music for after the rounds.

[drdisc]

Keys are the same. Maybe somone can move them in the morning.? I won't be there until after lunch.

[willsfc]

"But the Am tees at Civitan had flags by them which made me wonder if they will be played."

Robby, NO. ALL DIVISIONS PLAY THE SAME TEES - ALL CONCRETE TEEPADS

Come on down Will....City Stages this weekend as well...lotsa music for after the rounds.

Like i said, i'd like to, but no money :(

[i2rt]

Look out.
Here I come.:D


I am bringing my tent and some coolers. Hope everyone from dgb is pitching in to make this another super event.

[drdisc]

Someone erased the OB line on #9. The Mando sign is still up. Does this mean players are allowed to tramp through the new bushes and throw shots into the group on #1 tee?

[ChrisP.]

I did that.

Don't worry....I clearly stated NO MANDO in the player program and to ignore the sign.

If someone tramples the flowers they will definitely be getting a courtesy violation!

I would hate to see an Ace Run or Birdie attempt hit the bucket and roll O.B.! :( That would be a shame.

Have fun at Montevallo tomorrow...don't worry, we'll put everything back the way we found it. ;)

[circle4]

So do any scores get posted up anywhere tonight or not till the tournament is over?

[willsfc]

They are, on http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=8432

Hope everyone stayed Hydrated and cool

[twan2420]

They are posted on PDGA.

[drdisc]

Go DGB players. Make the big charge tomorrow. It's just another day in the park.

[circle4]

Looks look I won the biggest come apart round of the day. So I got that goin for me. No where to go but up.

[circle4]

By the way the bottom two intermediate scores are reversed. I earned every stoke of the 96.

[ChrisP.]

We're looking at the actual scorecards and there is no discrepancy between them and the online scores for the last two places in Intermediate.

[BazkitKase]

What do you mean Tom? I already made my move! :p

Go DGB players. Make the big charge tomorrow. It's just another day in the park.

[circle4]

We're looking at the actual scorecards and there is no discrepancy between them and the online scores for the last two places in Intermediate.

Guess I looked at the wrong score on the card. I quit counting after the 11 on 3.

[ChrisP.]

Hope everyone had a great time!! No one succumbed to the heat but a few did get beat down by hole 3 at GW.

Thanks to all the sponsors!

AccuPrint - Bobby George
Greg Deskins
Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau
DGB
Innova Disc Golf
Solstice Disc Sports
Future World Champion, Lorelei Johnson - PDGA #13697

Full Results are HERE (http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=8432).

Thanks to all who attended and helped out! BIG THANKS go out to Jebb Long for running the MASHER, Bobby George for the scorecards etc.., the entire DGB club for being freakin' awesome peeps, Chris Jaskolka for being the Co-TD and volunteering his time and energy and masterful skills this weekend, and of course, my lovely wife Carrie for being the bees knees!

[Hilltopper]

Great job to Chris P and the crew. Great A Tier. Good payout. Great players pack. Well run pools. Two thumbs up.

Josh

[Wildman Ken]

Great job as usual ChrisP and Carrie and all others involved in putting on a great tourney. I thought Ward was lined off great and loved Hole 3. You really had to show a great shot. Thought the layout was very good and the new OB's were an equalizer for all. Loved the way Trussville was laid out as well. I just wish I had a bigger boy arm to play it better.

Enjoyed the camaraderie in the groups I played with and with other disc golfers. Great display of throwing and putting by the Final 5 Pros. Congrats to Jeff Layland for an awesome final 9 shooting 6 down. Can't wait till the next one and also glad everyone was ok and did not give out to heat exhaustion on Saturday.

Peace
Wildman!

[drdisc]

I think Jeff had this one well planned out. He arrived a few days early and practiced all day.
He even told someone that he had come to town to win!

[jburganw]

948, 938, 974 ratings from last round and my overall didnt even go up due to the intermediate players playing two rounds at GW... thats wack... other than that the tournament was a blast :)

[ChrisP.]

Did Chuck Kennedy tell you that....I doubt it. That doesn't make sense. Your rating is what you shoot period. It doesn't matter what layout other divisions play. The only time that might make a difference is if you're playing the course at the same time and some verry low rated player shoots hot and some high rated player shoots poorly. People need to stop trying to blame their rating on things other than their play.

You still got a nice 826 round rating bringing you down.
http://www.pdga.com/player-ratings-detail?PDGANum=38429&year=2009

Those round at the SSS are a nice improvement from the Spring Fling It!

[Wildman Ken]

People need to stop trying to blame their rating on things other than their play.

Preach it ChrisP!