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DD event in Lewisville TX, Jan 31
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Schoen-hopper
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Re: DD event in Lewisville TX, Jan 31
195, that is pretty incredible. Last time I was in TX, there were people wearing DD shirts & hats on every course I went to. Everyone knew Rusco & Emac!
Re: DD event in Lewisville TX, Jan 31
The Dynamic Disc crew was off the hook for this event. They were turning people away the morning of the tourney and I have never seen so much DD apparel at one tourney then this one. Rusco does it the way people should run tournaments. He may be sponsoring some players here in Kansas but those guys work there butts off at the tournaments. The cards are counted quickly, entered in the computer and they were posted on the PDGA board before I went to bed Saturday night. It was one the of the best disc golf experiences. Hats of to JR and the Crew.
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Re: DD event in Lewisville TX, Jan 31
Kindy, thanks to you and Bob for helping me get scores in order over lunch, that was very helpful!!
Re: DD event in Lewisville TX, Jan 31
I know most people don't check the PDGA discussion board.....here is what I posted on there a couple days ago
Well, after a couple days I have finally come back to my senses! After a tournament, I usually fall in to what I call a TD hangover. This hangover was previously from being completely exhausted and sleep deprived; now it is on somewhat of a different diagnosis-slight depression. I have so much fun at these events hanging out with friends and making new friends that I don't want to come home and get back to the grind of what really keeps DD operational.
I can't say enough good things about the players who made it to the event. 196 players pre-registered on Friday though the website, phone, or mail is something that I would have never dreamed of happening at a DD event. I did my best to keep up with the emails and phone calls but there were so many that I lost track somewhere along the way; I even had to increase the cell phone plan to accommodate for the constant phone calls.
After each trip on the way home we keep ourselves awake by talking about what we can do better at the next event. We decided that we need to take a few extra minutes to split the pro ties in to separate envelopes and also decided that something different needs to happen for the amateur payout. For the next event (with a large amateur turnout), we are going to have the players go through the line according to place. So all first place finishers will go first, 2nd, 3rd, and so on. We tried this in Crowley but it didn't work because we didn't form a line or have someone in charge to officially 'police' players though the line. I think this will be a good idea and help avoid the 'mad dash' to the line. As Smitty said, "Someone could get trampled and die in those few seconds." I think he is right and think a change is necessary. We also thought about pre-packaged discs for payout but I think more players would like to pick out exactly what they want instead of getting a bag full of plastic that they might not use.
If anyone else has other suggestions they would be greatly appreciated. Post them on here or send me a PM. The only way these are going to get better is with the help and input of as many different opinions as possible.
Again, I want to thank all the players who made this happen and for all the positive remarks that you guys are leaving on the discussion board. Without you, these events wouldn't be anything and I truly mean that. They also couldn't happen if I didn't have such an amazing event staff who are all players and all sacrifice their playing ability to make sure these things run as smoothly as they do. It isn't easy to tally up 195 score cards, put them in the computer, shuffle the cards, grab lunch, sell merch and get prepared for the next round. Some where in there they have to skip out on one of those steps and it is usually getting ready for the next round.
I am just trying to give back what I would want if I were to play in a tournament. Seeing so many happy players is where the true joy is in it for me. Think about where these things are going to be once we get some more sponsors on board!!!! I know that sell-out attendance is something that will catch the eye of potential sponsors. A $100-$200 sponsorship here and there will really start to add up. This event had a $150 cash sponsorship from Chris Tyler (Super Nice Guy), $100 cash sponsorship from Jeff Ohnesorge, and Innova CFR plastic! Sell these events to potential sponsors, get a $100-$200 sponsorship for the next one and see these events take off in to the next level where they fill up a week in advance and everyone goes home with more than they ever would have expected from a B-Tier. Right now for the May 9th DD B-Tier in Lewisville, Old Man is on board with a $250 sponsorship, Lloyd Sitkoff -Try Tone records is on board to be a sponsor with more in the works! These events are going to step up to the next level because of the support that you have shown and I couldn't be more excited!
See you in McKinney Feb 28th for the Harmony Hill Huk and March 1st for the Towne Lake Pro/Am. Both are DD events, both are B-Tiers, and both are expected to fill well in advance. Lets make this another one for the record books! Registrations are coming in steadily for the HHH and registration for Towne Lake will be posted shortly.
Well, after a couple days I have finally come back to my senses! After a tournament, I usually fall in to what I call a TD hangover. This hangover was previously from being completely exhausted and sleep deprived; now it is on somewhat of a different diagnosis-slight depression. I have so much fun at these events hanging out with friends and making new friends that I don't want to come home and get back to the grind of what really keeps DD operational.
I can't say enough good things about the players who made it to the event. 196 players pre-registered on Friday though the website, phone, or mail is something that I would have never dreamed of happening at a DD event. I did my best to keep up with the emails and phone calls but there were so many that I lost track somewhere along the way; I even had to increase the cell phone plan to accommodate for the constant phone calls.
After each trip on the way home we keep ourselves awake by talking about what we can do better at the next event. We decided that we need to take a few extra minutes to split the pro ties in to separate envelopes and also decided that something different needs to happen for the amateur payout. For the next event (with a large amateur turnout), we are going to have the players go through the line according to place. So all first place finishers will go first, 2nd, 3rd, and so on. We tried this in Crowley but it didn't work because we didn't form a line or have someone in charge to officially 'police' players though the line. I think this will be a good idea and help avoid the 'mad dash' to the line. As Smitty said, "Someone could get trampled and die in those few seconds." I think he is right and think a change is necessary. We also thought about pre-packaged discs for payout but I think more players would like to pick out exactly what they want instead of getting a bag full of plastic that they might not use.
If anyone else has other suggestions they would be greatly appreciated. Post them on here or send me a PM. The only way these are going to get better is with the help and input of as many different opinions as possible.
Again, I want to thank all the players who made this happen and for all the positive remarks that you guys are leaving on the discussion board. Without you, these events wouldn't be anything and I truly mean that. They also couldn't happen if I didn't have such an amazing event staff who are all players and all sacrifice their playing ability to make sure these things run as smoothly as they do. It isn't easy to tally up 195 score cards, put them in the computer, shuffle the cards, grab lunch, sell merch and get prepared for the next round. Some where in there they have to skip out on one of those steps and it is usually getting ready for the next round.
I am just trying to give back what I would want if I were to play in a tournament. Seeing so many happy players is where the true joy is in it for me. Think about where these things are going to be once we get some more sponsors on board!!!! I know that sell-out attendance is something that will catch the eye of potential sponsors. A $100-$200 sponsorship here and there will really start to add up. This event had a $150 cash sponsorship from Chris Tyler (Super Nice Guy), $100 cash sponsorship from Jeff Ohnesorge, and Innova CFR plastic! Sell these events to potential sponsors, get a $100-$200 sponsorship for the next one and see these events take off in to the next level where they fill up a week in advance and everyone goes home with more than they ever would have expected from a B-Tier. Right now for the May 9th DD B-Tier in Lewisville, Old Man is on board with a $250 sponsorship, Lloyd Sitkoff -Try Tone records is on board to be a sponsor with more in the works! These events are going to step up to the next level because of the support that you have shown and I couldn't be more excited!
See you in McKinney Feb 28th for the Harmony Hill Huk and March 1st for the Towne Lake Pro/Am. Both are DD events, both are B-Tiers, and both are expected to fill well in advance. Lets make this another one for the record books! Registrations are coming in steadily for the HHH and registration for Towne Lake will be posted shortly.
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Schoen-hopper
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Re: DD event in Lewisville TX, Jan 31
What are these McKinney courses like? I've only played Alex Clark. I heard that a new course was going in close to Alex Clark and wondered if this was either Harmony Hill or Towne Park.