sponsored players...what kind of amenities do they get?

what kind of amenities do the sponsored players of innova, discraft, and gateway get for being sponsored? also, who are the members of team discraft?

[pterodactyl]

Good Q ER. They obviously don't get laptops!

[jasonc]

Sponsorships vary from golfer to golfer depending on allot of different factors. They can range from 50 discs a year to 100 discs a year with bonuses depending on where they end up each tournament. You should be able to see a list of sponsored players on each company's respective website.

[Blarg]

Don't they also get some sort of travel and accomodation help? Seems as though they should.
I know it's not a huge sport (yet), but it seems to me a tournament with Juliana and Ken Climo et al, would definitely raise interest in the event.

[snoophaney]

Innova has two levels of sponsorship. The top level is Team Champion. This sponsorship includes; entrys paid into the two majors, 100 discs per year, performance bonuses, embroidered apparel, and we get to try out new discs. The other level is Team Innova. They receive; 50 discs per year, performance bonuses, apparel, and they have a chance to make Team Champion.

Walt

[Blarg]

cool, thanx for the quick reply.



still learnin'

The question should be, what will innova, or discraft do for me for sponsoring them for soooo long....dang woods, tall grass and water... :mad::mad::p :p

[Chris Hysell]

RV's, Jets, Condo's and Corvettes.

Gentlemens Club entries and dances, and other things, we shant mention here....

:cool:

Here is part of the application to be sponsored by Gateway Disc Sports.
We are always looking for a few good men ( on and off the course)
What is expected from you as a Sponsored Player:
Gateway Disc Sports is looking for top quality players on and off the course! You will be expected to help us promote, advertise and market our Disc Golf Products to the public. Tournaments, Leagues & casual rounds, all play an important role in helping us gain exposure for our Golf Discs. Answering technical questions about the products and passing out flyers for gdstour.com events Will be a major role! If you are selected to be on one of the teams, you will be expected to show good sportsmanship & conduct yourself like a professional at all times, NO EXCEPTIONS!! Being a sponsored player should benefit both the company and the player equally.
All Team members will receive FREE Discs to use, Clothes to wear, discounts
on Discs for resale and be eligible for Performance Bonuses and more!
Discs will be sold to team members at $1.00 under lowest wholesale price!

TOURING PRO PLAYERS: 50 discs - 4 colored shirts- 2 short sleeve T's - 2 long sleeve T's -
2 pairs of shorts - 2 pairs of sweatpants, one hooded sweatshirt, 2 hats and a Golf Bag if needed. Touring pro players who qualify for the PDGA worlds and USDGC will get their entry fees paid.
PREFERRED PLAYERS (Local Pro's): 20 discs 2 colored shirts, 2 pairs of shorts, 1 pair of sweatpants, a hooded sweatshirt, 2 hats and a golf bag if needed.
AMATEUR TOURNAMENT PLAYERS: 10 discs 2 colored shirts 2 pairs of shorts 1 pair of sweatpants,
a hat and a bag if needed.
Performance Bonuses are available to team players who throw ONLY Gateway Discs exclusively:
National Tour 1st = $500.00 2nd = $300.00 3rd = $200.00 4th = $100.00
Supertours 1st = $300.00 2nd = $200.00 3rd = $150.00 4th = $100.00
B Tiers 1st = $150.00 2nd = $100.00 3rd = $50.00 4th = $25.00

Please include a full resume (as though you were applying for a job), with your Social Security #, 3 personal references and a paragraph on how being on team Gateway can benefit us both!

[jdavidson]

Ellis,

Here is an old list of Discraft sponsored players, but you can get an idea:

Ben Botte (Ohio)
Thomas Burvall (Sweden)
Jim Davidson (Texas)
Chauncey Donaldson (Colorado)
Tim Gill (Minnesota)
Dan Ginnelly (Arizona)
Darren Harper (Michigan)
Elaine King (Canada)
Kevin McCoy (Oklahoma)
Mike Raley (Michigan)
Mike Randolph (Colorado)
Ron Russell (Florida)
Brad Shick (Ohio)
Jack Smith (Minnesota)
Sue Stephens (Michigan)
Jim Stilgenbauer (Ohio)
Scott Stokely (Colorado)
Chris Voigt (Germany)

Players I know of added to this list since it was last updated:

Adam Goodman (Ca, Tx)
John Maiuro (Tx)
Dagon Owen (Tx)
Carlo Pelg (Ca)

Hopefully a more accurate list will be published on the Discraft website in the near future.

[Discraft_Keith]

Here is a current list (in no certain order) until the site is up.


Sonny Ashby-CA
Dan Bradley-CA
Carrie Berlogar-CA
Tomas Burvall-Swe.
Greg Barsby-CA
Ben Botte-OH
Ron Convers Jr.-OK
Lesli Herndon-AL
Jon Drummond-MN
Chauncey Donaldson-CO
John Maiuro-TX
Elaine King-Can.
Adam Goodman-CA
Nathan Doss-CA
Eric McCabe-KS
Shelia Kirkham-NM
Chris Hysell-VA
Jim Davidson-TX
David McQuay-NC
Sue Stephens-MI
Justin Kerr-TX
Timmy Gill-MN
Chris “Critter” Meyer-MN
Mark McAlister-KY
Dan Ginnelly-AZ
Mike “Milldog” Milne-AZ
Slate Paul-OH
Darren Harper-MI
Darrell “Spike” Nodland-ND
Shane Seal-MS
Ray Johnson-CA
Scott Papa-WA
Jack Smith-MN
Kevin McCoy-OK
Marty Peters-MI
Jason Sonier-Can.
Dagon Owen-TX
Daymon Pugh-MI
Mark Taylor-CA
Carlo Pelg-CA
Jim Stilgenbauer-OH
Mike Randolph-CO
Scott Stokely-CO
Mike Raley-MI
Chris Max Voigt-Ger.
Ron Russell-FL
Brad Schick-OH
Cam Todd-GA
Pat Vitale-IN
Mike “Worm” Young-AL

[johnbart20852]

hey keith how does one get sponsored by discraft?? i have a local pro who would be a great addition to the lineup as well as always pushes you discs whenever he can... ??

[Discraft_Keith]

Hi John,

Just have him send an email to keith@discraft.com.

[slo]

I entered a drawing @Discraft two days ago, and today I got a notice I had won my choice of a disc or a golf bag!
Hmmm, wonder if it comes with free scorecards? :D

[Discraft_Keith]

Hi Slo,

Don't think it was www.discraft.com. (http://www.discraft.com.) The only promotion we have going now is for the One Disc Ace Race surveys which we are picking the winners for today.

[my_hero]

Thank you for the box of goodies DISCRAFT! (http://www.discraft.com) What a pleasant surprise. Seasons Greetings to all of EWES GUYS as well. Stay warm this winter. Don't worry, i'll throw some discs for EWES when you're snowed in!

jm

[slo]

My bad...I DID get a promotion offer the same day from Discraft; I had my choice of a Discraft disc or a bag in the other offer; I must have juxtaposed the two.
...when I phoned later I found it was some soccer-equipment co. in Colorado.

[Chris Hysell]

Which soccer company sells golf bags?

[snoophaney]

Hysell, watcha doin' this weekend? Maybe, I'll come see you. :D

[slo]

Which soccer company sells golf bags?



Goal Oriented, Inc., Denver, CO Dan Grunfeld, Pres. www.frisgolf.com (http://www.frisgolf.com)
I didn't really look much at the site; Dan told me on the phone they did mostly foot hockey, and were getting into DG.

Looks interresting, but 235 is a tad pricey, for a plastic chain, and netting catching device....

Still Cool....

$235 is the price for their soccer goal. I couldn't find a price for the DG basket.

[slo]

I got the bag today, and the accompanying flyer shows a variety of foot hockey goals, and kick-back devices, from $70 to $495...that last one claims a 5 minute set-up time, and is 7' x 21' x 2-5' deep. But no price listment, or proper name given, for the disc entrapment device.
Lots of contacts, too, for Goal Oriented, Inc.: SoccerGoals.com; LAXGoals.com; DiskGoals.com; FRISGolf.com; (303)393-6040; 1(888)393-0888. No FootHockey.com, however.

...anybody know if ALL the Lightning Bags are made in China?

Discraft, thanks for thinking of us during the holidays. The season greetings x-buzzz was an early holiday present and much appreciated. :D What an amenity!!!

[Chris Hysell]

But will you throw it?

Eventually!

But it's the thought that counts! :)

[Chris Hysell]

They look so nice, I don't want to throw them.

[snoophaney]

Give it to me, I'll throw it. :D

They look so nice, I don't want to throw them.



Chris, need me to PM you my Shipping Address?

:D

[Chris Hysell]

Certainly, does your post office have an Anthrax screen?

ANTHRAX ROCKS!!!!!!

Certainly, does your post office have an Anthrax screen?



That is one of the funniest things I have ever read on this board! LOL!