Who's the next playa to be signed to Innova ?

[seewhere]

me tooo.. just need to start saving $$$ now

[20165]

Brent Baartman #18844 from Madison Wisconsin. Only played in his 1st worlds this year, but played over 1000 rated golf, AND qualified for USDGC. He just missed cashing, but for his first time in Rock Hill he played GREAT!!
One of the greatest guys you want to meet, he does't play many events, but has a great training ground in Madison. The BEST player to play Token Creek Vallarta/Ast Park ( He should've been on the DVD with Barry,Kenny,Keith,Chris, when they came down from worlds, Brent and Keith would have KILLED them) and also a private course where he's always practicing.
So come on Dave give him a look!!

[stack]

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[cornhuskers9495]

Who's the next playa to be unsigned by Innova ?

hopefully not me

[c_trotter]

I got word that Im safe...phew.

[stack]

LOL... yeah i'd imagine you 2 are safe! I was talking about MJ and since there was no 'whos the next... discraft' thread I changed the title here.

now back to the regularly scheduled program...

'Who is the next playa to be signed by Innova?"

[jgardner]

Does anyone know when Innova is going to update their (website) under sponsored players for 2008???

Dallas Albright
#31173
ukiah,california
is sponsored by Innova yet I do not see him on their website as well as other people mentioned on this forum. whats up with that?

[jaxx]

i got signed and didnt even know it oh yeah

[the_kid]

When are they putting you up? I see they took you off the scout list.

[michaeljo]

nice job jack, good luck

[TravisBlase]

Just in case Innova is wondering......I throw all Innova discs. I would love to be on the scout team.

Quick Resume:

August 2005 - First threw a disc.
January 2006 - Bought PDGA membership.
May 2006 - First tourney playing OPEN.
July 2006 - First OPEN cash.

(2006 9 tourneys, 2 advanced and 7 open, 3 cashes, zero 1000 rated rounds)

June 2007 - First OPEN WIN! Cedar Creek Open (C-Tier)
September 2007 - First B-Tier Win! Treasure Cove Classic
December 2007 - Third Open Win of the year. Todd Park Tundra

(2007 - 26 tournaments played, 19 cashes, 3 wins, 63rd at my first worlds, 8 1000+ rated rounds and 20 of 61 were 990 or higher, player rating jumped 40 points during the year from 938 to 978)

January 2008 - Became a TD
March 2008 - Played in my first NT event, The Memorial - tied for 29th
March 2008 - Ran my first C tier event, also played in event and took 2nd.
April 2008 - First Win of the year, Minnesota Spring Open C-tier (23 open players)

So far this year other than My first two rounds at Vegas which can be attributed to South Dakota Winter Rust, every round (8 in total) I've thrown has been rated 993 or higher including 5 of 1000 or greater. I am planning on playing in many tourneys again this year and continuing to improve my game as I have been for the past two and a half years I have been playing. I don't know how a person goes about getting on the Innova Scout Team, but I figured this can't hurt anything. Maybe the right person will see it or something. I think I fit the mold for a Scout Team Member. We'll see I guess.

See you all out there at some tournament or another.

Travis Blase

[MDR_3000]

Sounds made up.

[TravisBlase]

Sounds made up.



If this fails I'm going straight to Dave.

[magilla]

Chandler Fry........ ;)

:D

[711]

I'm still waiting for Innova, Discraft, Gateway, Millenium, or even Lightning to sponsor a Deaf Disc Golfer.

[shaolintrained]

Chandler Fry........ ;)

:D


I second, third and fourth that. That kid has skills.

[ferretdance03]

I'm still waiting for Innova, Discraft, Gateway, Millenium, or even Lightning to sponsor a Deaf Disc Golfer.


Doesn't/didn't Ziggy have some hook up with Discraft?

[ZAMson]

I'm still waiting for Innova, Discraft, Gateway, Millenium, or even Lightning to sponsor a Deaf Disc Golfer.


Doesn't/didn't Ziggy have some hook up with Discraft?


Hehe... you just quoted Ziggy, man.

Ziggy, you got the hookup? Dude here says you do :)

[ferretdance03]

I'm still waiting for Innova, Discraft, Gateway, Millenium, or even Lightning to sponsor a Deaf Disc Golfer.


Doesn't/didn't Ziggy have some hook up with Discraft?


Hehe... you just quoted Ziggy, man.

Ziggy, you got the hookup? Dude here says you do :)


Hmmm, and I thought Ziggy on dgr was this guy. (http://www.discraft.com/team_bierekoven.html) My bad.

[cornhuskers9495]

Just in case Innova is wondering......I throw all Innova discs. I would love to be on the scout team.

Quick Resume:

August 2005 - First threw a disc.
January 2006 - Bought PDGA membership.
May 2006 - First tourney playing OPEN.
July 2006 - First OPEN cash.

(2006 9 tourneys, 2 advanced and 7 open, 3 cashes, zero 1000 rated rounds)

June 2007 - First OPEN WIN! Cedar Creek Open (C-Tier)
September 2007 - First B-Tier Win! Treasure Cove Classic
December 2007 - Third Open Win of the year. Todd Park Tundra

(2007 - 26 tournaments played, 19 cashes, 3 wins, 63rd at my first worlds, 8 1000+ rated rounds and 20 of 61 were 990 or higher, player rating jumped 40 points during the year from 938 to 978)

January 2008 - Became a TD
March 2008 - Played in my first NT event, The Memorial - tied for 29th
March 2008 - Ran my first C tier event, also played in event and took 2nd.
April 2008 - First Win of the year, Minnesota Spring Open C-tier (23 open players)

So far this year other than My first two rounds at Vegas which can be attributed to South Dakota Winter Rust, every round (8 in total) I've thrown has been rated 993 or higher including 5 of 1000 or greater. I am planning on playing in many tourneys again this year and continuing to improve my game as I have been for the past two and a half years I have been playing. I don't know how a person goes about getting on the Innova Scout Team, but I figured this can't hurt anything. Maybe the right person will see it or something. I think I fit the mold for a Scout Team Member. We'll see I guess.

See you all out there at some tournament or another.

Travis Blase



It's just a matter of time T-Blase, You would be a great addition to the team....Just keep doing what your doing...

We need a guy 6'8" on the team.

[ChrisWoj]

He's got me beat. And I thought I was happy with my progress in 3 short years since I got my first golf discs. :X I feel like a rec player reading Blase's accomplishment timeline.

[paigemaster19]

well im 16 a girl and can throw 400 feet and they wont pick me up...

[the_kid]

well im 16 a girl and can throw 400 feet and they wont pick me up...




^^^Legit^^^

[the_kid]

well im 16 a girl and can throw 400 feet and they wont pick me up...




^^^Legit^^^




What about Discraft? /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[cornhuskers9495]

well im 16 a girl and can throw 400 feet and they wont pick me up...



Good things come to those who wait...

[the_kid]

well im 16 a girl and can throw 400 feet and they wont pick me up...



Good things come to those who wait...



25 discs and a pat on the back.......... :D

[cornhuskers9495]

well im 16 a girl and can throw 400 feet and they wont pick me up...



Good things come to those who wait...



25 discs and a pat on the back.......... :D



and the opportunity to be apart of the Greatest, Most accomplished Disc Golf Team ever assembled...

...but that's all...

[dsmtuner01]

how does a person get to be on innovas scout team?

[cornhuskers9495]

Travis Blase, Congrats on making the team, Good to have you on board! :)

[paigemaster19]

i want discraft lol i gotta go pro first... im waiting til after worlds... and what do you mean 25 discs and a pat on the back?

[the_kid]

Travis Blase, Congrats on making the team, Good to have you on board! :)



I just saw this today, congrats poooter.

[MTL21676]

Grats Travis.

Apparently all you have to do is post your resume and live in an obscure disc golf area to get picked up!

Thanks for showing people this! Now I know what not to do to continue being free!

[Dana]

Apparently all you have to do is post your resume and live in an obscure disc golf area to get picked up!




And be pretty good at disc golf! Congratulations on making the team and for the good start to the 08 season.

[MTL21676]

true that!

Blase is a baller!

[TravisBlase]

Thanks Tank, for suckering me into playing Open and taking all of my money in only my third tournament ever. I'm glad you did though, it made a huge difference in the advancement of my game.

Thanks everyone else who has helped me with anything disc golf related over the past 2 1/2 years.

I will be out there playing in a bunch of tourneys in 2008, starting this weekend at the Back-to-Back B tiers in Council Bluffs and Omaha. Now I will not only be playing for myself and South Dakota, but Innova as well. Needless to say I'm very excited about and thankful for this opportunity. I intend to keep playing at a high level and to always represent myself and those I play for in a positive way.

Thanks again, and Tank, when are you thinking you'll be back in the Midwest, or don't you?

See you all out on the course,

Travis

[discchucker]

See you this weekend Blase....are you ready to walk the plank?

[cornhuskers9495]

Remember the rule at Treasure Cove, everytime you walk across a plank, you have to give an "Arrrrrrrr"

Dunno an exact date for the return to Corn country, if at all. I'll be up here through the spring at least...

I might just move back to the Cakalak and move in with the Schwebergers, But I ain't growin' no dang Mullet...

[cornhuskers9495]

Thanks Tank, for suckering me into playing Open and taking all of my money in only my third tournament ever. I'm glad you did though, it made a huge difference in the advancement of my game.

Thanks everyone else who has helped me with anything disc golf related over the past 2 1/2 years.

I will be out there playing in a bunch of tourneys in 2008, starting this weekend at the Back-to-Back B tiers in Council Bluffs and Omaha. Now I will not only be playing for myself and South Dakota, but Innova as well. Needless to say I'm very excited about and thankful for this opportunity. I intend to keep playing at a high level and to always represent myself and those I play for in a positive way.

Thanks again, and Tank, when are you thinking you'll be back in the Midwest, or don't you?

See you all out on the course,

Travis



My pleasure my friend. I saw game in you the minute I met ya in '06..

If only, alot of players with the passion, would do themselves a favor and move up, than get better...

You are a prime example of what can happen!

Again, Congrats... :cool:

[pterodactyl]

Aren't you one of the guys that was partying and selfishly putting at midnight before the last worlds and kept everyone from getting their proper sleep? Congrats on your sponsorship and let me know where you are staying for worlds this year so I can avoid that area. :D

[cornhuskers9495]

Aren't you one of the guys that was partying and selfishly putting at midnight before the last worlds and kept everyone from getting their proper sleep? Congrats on your sponsorship and let me know where you are staying for worlds this year so I can avoid that area. :D



He IS one of the Culprits...

[the_kid]

Aren't you one of the guys that was partying and selfishly putting at midnight before the last worlds and kept everyone from getting their proper sleep? Congrats on your sponsorship and let me know where you are staying for worlds this year so I can avoid that area. :D



He IS one of the Culprits...



Hey we were only putting until 3AM. :D

[cornhuskers9495]

I know right...Thats what happens when a senior Grandmaster gets the Chalet right next to the party house...

[the_kid]

Anyone up for a Pizza box throw-off?

[cornhuskers9495]

Anyone up for a Pizza box throw-off?



SO, I can woop everyone again? :D

The secret is the Meatball Pizza box, its the most stable...

[the_kid]

Anyone up for a Pizza box throw-off?



SO, I can woop everyone again? :D

The secret is the Meatball Pizza box, its the most stable...




Super beefy! Like a Flex Pred! :DGotta play the nose up hyzer putt too. :D

[TravisBlase]

Anyone up for a Pizza box throw-off?



SO, I can woop everyone again? :D

The secret is the Meatball Pizza box, its the most stable...





Didn't Sprague beat McCabe in a sudden death safari hole playing through the Chalet?

It's funny that I was one of the two guys singled out as being loud and partying that night. Especially since I don't drink, party, or act obnoxiously. There were probably 20-25 people in or around our chalet all night. I actually went to bed at around 1:00 am. I left three putters in the basket outside our door and I guess people were playing with them for a while after I went to bed. In the morning I awoke to find my putters, along with Aaron Martin's, were missing. One of the guys next door came out early in the morning to do some putting and upon seeing our putters in the basket, grabbed them and kept them from us without telling us, basically making us sweat it out until about 3:00 in the afternoon. That whole situation sucked. Next year I'm going straight to bed upon arrival to worlds, only after I place my putters under lock and key.

[TravisBlase]

Matty, nice win this weekend, congratulations!!!!

[the_kid]

Matty, nice win this weekend, congratulations!!!!




Thanks Blase

[cornhuskers9495]

You seem to really like this thread Scooter, Does this mean a change is coming? :confused:

[the_kid]

You seem to really like this thread Scooter, Does this mean a change is coming? :confused:




Nope! Read the sig. :D

[Dana]

heard there is another innova team member making the switch to d-craft

[the_kid]

Post in on the Discraft thread. Where are they from?

[xterramatt]

Anyone up for a Pizza box throw-off?



I'll whoop you in a pizza box fold off, but Schweb will probably beat me...

[skaZZirf]

Dont know about a fold off! I spent 8 years working in a pizza place! I will beat you like GSP beat Serra!

[xterramatt]

I was a master, I could fold 100 boxes (the old, less origami-style), in about 1:50. Cardboard cuts and all.

[michaeljo]

i can cut myself about a 100 times in less than 2 minutes on those boxes. Does that count for anything?

[rob]

I can cut you about 100 times in less than 30 seconds!

[Chris_Sprague]

Congrats Blaser!

and by the way Kenny - Travis was definitely not involved (nor was I) I wish the putters were left or at least a note letting them know where to find them. ( I know you didn't do it Kenny)

For the record - Tank was DQ'd for "corking" his pizza box with a golf disc!(he was killing it until the "corking" scandal)

And I think I edged McCabe out by 1 stroke when I birdied the par 5 through the front door of the Chalet and out the patio - pretty amazing pizza golf competition! I think Glen Whitlock showed us who's boss though with his breif appearance and mad pizza box skillz!!

[cornhuskers9495]

and by the way Kenny - Travis was definitely not involved (nor was I) I wish the putters were left or at least a note letting them know where to find them. ( I know you didn't do it Kenny)



It was the guy, senior grandmaster, that was staying next door to us... He was kinda a jerk, can't remember his name.

When we were all out there putting, before this incident, and Climo was shagging all of our putters for us, and that guy, who wasn't even playing the game, came out to putt and "sternly" told Champ not to touch his putters...Weird individual.

[pterodactyl]

Congrats

and by the way Kenny - ( I know you didn't do it Kenny)





Thanks for pointing that out, Chris. I did, however, lobby to have them returned.

BTW: We missed you at OV for St Patty's. Something about being a hired gun in a team tourney. Or was that just Felberg and Jenkins?

The Friz Whiz is a little eccentric, Tank. You'll see him in SoCal if you still live there.

[Chris_Sprague]

Really missed St.Patty's - love that event!!

See out there Kenny - Keep smiling!!

[Chris_Sprague]

Not a hired gun, just supporting the local scene by playing the State Team Tournament. Match Play 4-1, we were tied for 2nd but lost a 3 team playoff against Brad Milder (Bad Brad) crafty old veteran!!

[ANHYZER]

Congrats

and by the way Kenny - ( I know you didn't do it Kenny)







The Friz Whiz is a little eccentric, Tank. You'll see him in SoCal if you still live there.



Somehow I knew that he was talking about Kirkland just from the description.

[johnbiscoe]

dave and avery were at a different team tourney in va, i don't know that i would call them hired guns- "ringers" is probably closer. :cool:

[stack]

Peckham!?

[cevalkyrie]

Scott Burtard should be picked up. He is playing some great golf to start the year. Beat Barry yesterday at the GMO. 3rd at Standing Rocks right behind Cale &amp; Sprague. A few other wins to start the year. He's on fire!
http://www.pdga.com/tournament/playerstats.php?PDGANum=17948&amp;year=2008

[Dana]

Won't be long before he's picked up by someone. He got hot towards the end of summer last year and hasn't looked back!

What about you, Brett? Won't be long before you're 1000 rated.

[uwmdiscgolfer]

SCOTTY B!
Dude has mad game. Wins B-tiers like its going out of style! Give Scotty B and his 995 rating some love!

[chris]

Scott is definitely a great player and has a great attitude on the course as well! Not to mention is crazily aggressive play on the course . . . . what OB?

[stack]

Peckham!!!

[skaZZirf]

Peckham!!!



2ND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[stack]

for real!!!... soon to be 1000 rated or right around there!...
highest rated player in SC by far!
plays well in bigger tournies and has beat some of the sports top names! (tied Barry in the last supertour he played and qualified for the USDGC!)
drives this beast... http://www.innovadiscs.com/images/the_van_th.jpg

is a great ambassador of the sport and works for Innova!

what else could a sponsor... cough ... innova... cough... want?!

maybe this should be brought up in the 'ask Dave D' thread!? ;)

[skaZZirf]

He also throws farther than 99.3% of people who use the message board. And yes, its fairly accurate.
He was also once 'co-champion' at a pie eating event.

[xterramatt]

thanks guys!

[the_kid]

He also throws farther than 99.3% of people who use the message board. And yes, its fairly accurate.
He was also once 'co-champion' at a pie eating event.




The Pie thing put him over the top.

[my_hero]

He also throws farther than 99.3% of people who use the message board. And yes, its fairly accurate.
He was also once 'co-champion' at a pie eating event.



...and an ex-cacher! :D

[skaZZirf]

I'm pretty sure he keeps a gummy shark in his wallet, and a mexican wrestling mask in his pocket.

[MTL21676]

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[xterramatt]

Henry Childres can definitely out throw me any day of the week except Stingday.

[my_hero]

...but can he find a nano? ;)

[xterramatt]

you are losing them with the cache stuff....

I do have 2 sub 1000 geocaches. 265 and 305. That's like PDGA #14.

[my_hero]

Nice. I have found GC62, and amazingly it's still active!

http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_det...=y&amp;decrypt= (http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=ac854139-ca06-43c3-9b9b-774b825b4ea1&amp;log=y&amp;decrypt=)

[xterramatt]

mine is GC109 and I can't find the other, it was a joint cache.

[DNA_2]

Ben Gaddis is the highest rated SC Player at 1028, but he is not current and doesn't like to play disc golf on Sundays or be away from his family but he has some of the best game I have ever seen when he does play.

But Peckham would be a great addition. Go Peckham!!!!

[skaZZirf]

Ben Gaddis? 1028?
SBJ?
What did Umberto Leonardo write?

[MTL21676]

I would tell you but then writing it would require moderation *rolls eyes*

Check your PM, I'll tell you. Then laugh.

[ChrisWoj]

I have to play against some team Innova guy on Saturday in Columbus. I hear he's okay, can anybody back this up? Named Barry Schultz or something like that, he's from Wisconsin. Its my first Open event, I figured I'd do some scouting. Guy any good?

:P

[the_kid]

I have to play against some team Innova guy on Saturday in Columbus. I hear he's okay, can anybody back this up? Named Barry Schultz or something like that, he's from Wisconsin. Its my first Open event, I figured I'd do some scouting. Guy any good?

:P




Bring an umbrella. :o

[stack]

I have to play against some team Innova guy on Saturday in Columbus. I hear he's okay, can anybody back this up? Named Barry Schultz or something like that, he's from Wisconsin. Its my first Open event, I figured I'd do some scouting. Guy any good?

:P



last tournament he played against (unsponsored) Peckham they tied for 3rd place! ;)

and DNA I wouldn't count Gaddis since he's not current... doing it that way then Cam Todd would be the highest rated in NC instead of MJ!

http://pdga.com/tournament/player_ratings_history.php?PDGANum=12827

[cornhuskers9495]

Who's Peckham?

[my_hero]

I have to play against some team Innova guy on Saturday in Columbus. I hear he's okay, can anybody back this up? Named Barry Schultz or something like that, he's from Wisconsin. Its my first Open event, I figured I'd do some scouting. Guy any good?

:P




Bring aN umbrella. :o



LMFAO!

[cornhuskers9495]

I have to play against some team Innova guy on Saturday in Columbus. I hear he's okay, can anybody back this up? Named Barry Schultz or something like that, he's from Wisconsin. Its my first Open event, I figured I'd do some scouting. Guy any good?

:P




Bring a umbrella. :o



LMFAO!



Wouldn't it be "bring AN umbrella"

Joe college

[DNA_2]

Alright, if you want to go with the higest non current player in SC its Ben Gaddis, if you want to say you have to be current then its Matt Peckham. Both are great players.

[stack]

yeah yeah ;)

i just figured highest rated meant they had to be rated... not have an old rating.

if it was football season Tom Brady could have the highest QB rating even though some guy years before had a higher rating at some point... making Tom Brady the highest rated QB :)

Peckham... is no Tom Brady ;)

[MiTTenZZ]

I vote for Tom Brady.

[ANHYZER]

I vote Philip Rivers!

[DNA_2]

Very true, but we don't know anything until they go head to head lol... :D

[xterramatt]

I vote for Nick Rivers. This is no Mel Torme.

[stack]

1001 rated... keep it up Peckham!

[kellerthedog]

Tim Skellenger? back to back 1st place finishes at A Tiers. Exclusively throws Innova. He may have got picked up already but im not sure. either way he deserves a look

[cornhuskers9495]

Skelly, surely does deserve it. He's a great guy on top of his skillZ as a golfer...

[pgcarlos]

I just played Ft Steilicoom Open and at the end of the awards Skelly was welcomed to TEAM INNOVA by a bunch of Innova Pros.

[smbinnova04]

id just like to thank brett, dana, matt and chris for the support and kind words. And i would love to be on team innova some day! perhaps when my game is more consistent :p

[stack]

Henry Childres can definitely out throw me any day of the week except Stingday.



on that note... Congrats to Henry for out throwing Peckham and a few other guys you might've heard of @ Maple Hill to win the distance competition! If you're on a course and someone asks "where'd that BOMB drive come from?"... just tell em' CHARLOTTE! ;) LOL

btw... another example of why Peckham should be sponsored... MAPLE THRILL this past weekend... good show Peckham! Highest rated DG'er in SC (by 11 pts!)... only SC rep who made the USDGC so far other than the state spot and Harold... wears mexican wrestling masks, drives the INNOVAn and looks like Wolverine.

Next stop for 'Shooter'... worlds! Wonder how many 'sponsored' players he'll beat there too!? :)

[xterramatt]

Newest Scout Team Member:

Matt Dollar!
Matt has had a stellar year and tours as much as anyone. I wouldn't be surprised if Matt doesn't hit 50 events this year. With over $5000 in winnings this year, Matt has really earned his way onto the team. Keep up the hot shooting!

[BigJerm]

matt $$ is a great guy. ive enjoyed every round that ive played with him and the dude has a SICK thumber. good pick up for innova. great story: he was finishing giving his speech after winning this years mountain disc golf experience in asheville, NC. he was about to walk off the stage but instead he put his trophy in the air and shouted "VOTE REPUBLICAN!" HAHA he was booo'd off the stage so fast... haha i'm %100 not conservative but i definitely got a kick out of it considering that asheville is widely knwon as one of the most liberal minded places in the world. hah that took some BALLS!

[DNA_2]

I second that Dollar is a great pick up. Ive played a few tourney rounds w/ him this year and it was a pleasure. Great thumber and great attitude.

Peckham where you at man? It should be about time that you get that spot on Innova, you deserve it too.

[zaschenbach1]

chris durron

[wyattcoggin]

chris durron




Chris made a good showing at worlds this year. His brother is already sponsored by Innova. Thier a great family. I hope it’s Chris.

[dionarlyn]

Cory Sharp switched! When did that happen? Go Shooter, throw the hell out of that Star plastic!

[zaschenbach1]

hey andrew

[Dana]

I was wondering about Sharp when I saw him decked out in an Innova shirt and hat at Worlds.

[wyattcoggin]

hey andrew



Zack, Andrew says Hello. I don't let him on the Message board he's only 12. I read the good post to him.

Hope to see you at wolds 2009.

[mannyd_928]

Thank you Zach and thank you Wyatt for the vote of confidence for Chris. He is a great golfer and improving daily. He's outside putting as I type and we just got back from playing a round. Once he improves to the point of sponsorship, they'll notice him. He's kinda hard to miss. He'll get there though, I'm sure of it. But my money in the near future is on this young man from Winston-Salem North Baggolina. Can't wait to see young Andrews name of that list. He truly deserves it. Let me know!!!

[zaschenbach1]

I will be at next years worlds hope to take first in 16 and under

ur welcome manny

[zaschenbach1]

hey everyone Sheboygan,WI or wisconsin could use a sponcor ed junior me I played four tournys and place first in three of the I think me getting sponcored would be great so I can show what innova or any other sponcer is about, respect, loyalty, etc.. So everyone who sees this please show it to sponcors.
Zack Aschenbach
#37012
I will be at worlds next year

[smbinnova04]

lol zack dont get too carried away... seriously

[mannyd_928]

Last I checked, Sheboygan Wi. did have a sponsored player. You may have heard of him, Barry Shultz. He's a pretty good golfer, from what I've heard. My bet would be, if Sheboygan ended it with 2 sponsored players, the other may end up with the same last name as Barry. Keep practicing though Zac, if it's meant to happen, it will. What a crazy name though...Sheboygan, I enjoy just saying it! Sheboygan!!! LOL!

[Mark_Stephens]

hey everyone Sheboygan,WI or wisconsin could use a sponcor ed junior me I played four tournys and place first in three of the I think me getting sponcored would be great so I can show what innova or any other sponcer is about, respect, loyalty, etc.. So everyone who sees this please show it to sponcors.
Zack Aschenbach
#37012
I will be at worlds next year



This is some advice for the future. 1st being a sponsored player of a company means being a representative of that company and their product. Re-read your post. It is not that well written. It is filled with spelling mistakes and grammatical errors. If you are going to be making an argument for being sponsored you need to take some care to things like how you post on a public message board. Also, Innova is not combing the message boards looking for people to sponsor them. If you are really interested in such a thing you need to contact them directly. Have a well written letter laying out why you think that you would be the best person in the world to represent their company. Lots of people win tournaments but, only a small number of those people end up being sponsored. Image is everything! Hopes this helps your quest...

[chrisd928]

Thanks alot Mr Coggin and Zack I appreciate you guys acknowledging my game. It means alot to me to hear from other players and friends say that I have wat it takes to be a sponsored player. Its also a huge boost of confidence for me. Ill keep up the good work and I am improving daily as my dad said.
Once again Thanks a whole lot for the acknowlodgement hope to see you guys soon!
Chris Duran
#28358

[zaschenbach1]

thanks guys. and shut up scott

[ChrisWoj]

thanks guys. and shut up scott


Scott makes a good point. Don't get carried away. My friend Evan SMOKED a lot of kids when he first started golfing in the Under 16 division. But it was a lot of tournaments with few kids, and they weren't very talented. It looks like you're doing the same thing. You're even at the same skill level he was at at the time by the looks of it. Right now, 3 years later, he's smoking the advanced division and looking at next year as his big start as a pro. And he's nowhere near being sponsored.

Don't get carried away just because you're beating some little kids that aren't that good yet. Just keep working and it (sponsorship) will happen when it happens.

[Mark_Stephens]

Even if it does not happen, it does not mean that you are not a successful disc golfer. There are only so many spots out there...

[the_kid]

thanks guys. and shut up scott


Scott makes a good point. Don't get carried away. My friend Evan SMOKED a lot of kids when he first started golfing in the Under 16 division. But it was a lot of tournaments with few kids, and they weren't very talented. It looks like you're doing the same thing. You're even at the same skill level he was at at the time by the looks of it. Right now, 3 years later, he's smoking the advanced division and looking at next year as his big start as a pro. And he's nowhere near being sponsored.

Don't get carried away just because you're beating some little kids that aren't that good yet. Just keep working and it (sponsorship) will happen when it happens.




Yea what he said! Now if you go to worlds and win I wouldn't be surprised if Gateway would call you but at the moment you just need to keep practicing so you can get to where you are taking down most of the advanced guys.

After that practice more until you can take down those Pro guys too. Then beat Barry and maybe they will sponsor you.

[ChrisWoj]

Even if it does not happen, it does not mean that you are not a successful disc golfer. There are only so many spots out there...


True story! Hell Kris Orrick's rating jumped over 1000 for the first time back in 04, and he's been back and forth between 990-1010 since then and he JUST got picked up. The teams can't keep expanding as more and more quality players appear, its going to be tougher and tougher to get on teams.

[MTL21676]

The problem isn't who gets added and when, its that these companies never seem to drop anyone. Sure, it happens and when it does, it happens quickly and quietly.

However, if you see someone like a KO who is have a great year just fall off next year, he won't get dropped.

[zaschenbach1]

ok I get it

[mannyd_928]

Zach,
don't sound so defeated. It really does take alot of hard work and determination to be a good golfer, even more so to exceed and to be sponsored. And once you do get your shot, it still takes alot of work to maintain it. Practice, my friend, and when your done, practice some more. Play as many tourneys as you possibly can, play up, and play well. Have a good attitude out on the course, help at tourneys. Good sportsmanship is the best way to get noticed by many. If it's meant to be, sponsorship will happen. If not by the major manufacturers, then some other team. There's alot of top notch teams out there that any decent golfer would love to be associated with. But again, it takes your willingness to work for it both on and off the course. Good luck buddy, and be patient, your time will come!...Manny :cool:

[zaschenbach1]

thanks manny

[daltonseabolt]

Try gateway.Im talking to gateway and they let you throw any plastic.

[wyattcoggin]

Zach,

Manny is right. Practice. Use Andrew’s Training method. One Tournament at a time. We returned home on Sunday after Wolrd’s. Monday he was training and practicing for The Oak Hollow Open with is this weekend. Putting practice every day. Creating challenging shots to practice (AKA trouble shots). playing as many rounds as possible.

We play 10 to 12 Sanctioned events a year, several unsanctioned including monthly’s, Weekly Singles and doubles. using the above Training idea by the time Wolrd’s rolls around your ready.

A quick Story on trouble shots. Andrew and I play Horse for putting practice. If I am getting close to winning (not too often) he will mark a shot behind a well House in our front yard that is about six feet high. So the putt is 30 feet out over the well house the basket is not visible. The reason I point this out is he used that same shot at worlds to card a birdie at oshtemo. (A small evergreen tree instead of well house.)

BUT MOST OF ALL, KEEP IT FUN!

[zaschenbach1]

thanks I will do that

zack aschenbach
#37012
see ya next year

[ChrisWoj]

The problem isn't who gets added and when, its that these companies never seem to drop anyone. Sure, it happens and when it does, it happens quickly and quietly.

However, if you see someone like a KO who is have a great year just fall off next year, he won't get dropped.

I hear at least one of the companies is on the verge of a major team shakeup at the end of 2008...

[gdstour]

I dont want to hijack a thread, but thought this would be a good topic:
Who's the next company to start sponsoring players:

http://www.pdga.com/msgboard/showflat.php?Cat=0&amp;Number=867529&amp;an=0&amp;page=0#Post8 67529

[uwmdiscgolfer]

SCOTT BURTARD!

[discette]

.

[zaschenbach1]

scott sucks lol

[stack]

i've got a Good Guess on who it might be ;)

[pterodactyl]

I guess I shouldn't have beaten Dave at the Norcal/Socal challenge.

[rickb]

Kris Orrick?? :D

[CAMBAGGER]

Should be Nate Doss. :eek: :D

[ChrisWoj]

Kris Orrick?? :D


He's on Team Discraft.

[stack]

i've got a Good Guess on who it might be ;)



i thought i Gave a Good hint ;)

[Pogis]

Should be Nate Doss. :eek: :D



Yeah, you know he has got to be thinking I should switch to the plastic all those guys I just domiNATEd throw. :D

[ChrisWoj]

i've got a Good Guess on who it might be ;)



i thought i Gave a Good hint ;)


Or he could be lookin' at his teammate in the top 5 and thinking he likes the team he's on okay. Something to be said for being one of the top dawgs on a team that lets you throw other brands of plastic if they don't have something that can do what it does.


-Chris.

[Roosta]

what the hell are you talking about woj?

[bschweberger]

Double GGizzle

[stack]

dinG dinG ding :)

[Dana]

Peckham

[stack]

no... i was talking about who it is (double G) ... not who it also should be (Peckham) ;)

[skaZZirf]

Peckham


second.

[cgkdisc]

Seems like he has earned the highest level of sponsorship on the Innova team called a job?

[listen2bob]

the Gator Gangstar from Gainesville would be a Guess.

[bschweberger]

How bout Corey Wisenberg, playing some great golf, another young gun, I know the other companies are interested.....can I get Scout Team Shout out for the Wisenheimer.

[Dana]

Good call, Schweb. I was thinking the same thing today. Corey definately should be on Team Scout. Played with him a few times this year- Solid game, good attitude and a bag full of Innova.

[patpitts]

Curious, How does one get on the "Scout Team"?

[CAMBAGGER]

gotta earn your badges. Think it takes 4 of them.

[patpitts]

gotta earn your badges. Think it takes 4 of them.

Badges?

[rollinghedge]

We don't need no stinkin' badges!

http://www.detectiveclub.info/stinking%20badges.jpg

[listen2bob]

Corey would be a great choice as well. Glad I beat him when we were ams., wish I could now. His game has exploded in the last two years where mine has steadily declined into mediocrity and frustration.
Either way there are some peeps rising up down here on the Fabulous Florida Tour. Year round golf in shorts and a tee shirt (except for 2 weeks when we have to wear pants for the morning round)

[wsfaplau]

Joey Kozlowski 16 yr old Jr world champion

[crotts]

I got to play two warmup rounds before Worlds this year with Joey, great kid, definitely has a great game.

: ) :

[blazinpat]

Definitely Joey Kozlowski! He's got game and he's totally a cool kid with a great head on his shoulders. His game just keeps getting better by the second. He's placed well as a pro when he's played pro too this year.

[patpitts]

Curious, How does one get on the "Scout Team"?

Any serious answers?

[daltonseabolt]

How old is he.And what is his rating.

[blazinpat]

16 / 990

[stack]

looks like GG is 'official' ... and congrats to Will!

{from innova website}
Team Announcements
With a stellar top 20 finish at the USDGC, we are proud to move Will Schusterick to the sponsored team. Will has been dominating in tournaments where he is almost always the youngest Pro competitor in the field.
Innova would also like to congratulate another young up-and-comer. Garrett Gurthie has won the US Distance Championship for two years running. His professional attitude on the course is one to aspire to. We are proud to welcome Garrett onto the team. His profile will be up shortly.

[jmc2442]

Double G leaving Gateway... wonder what Innova is giving him...

[OSTERTIP]

Double G leaving Gateway... wonder what Innova is giving him...



More like where was Gateway lacking.....
GG is a great kid I know him personally and he is one of the most respectful young players I have ever met or played with. Congrats GG! Your on the right team now.

[cornhuskers9495]

GG is a great kid I know him personally and he is one of the most respectful young players I have ever met or played with. Congrats GG! Your on the right team now.



Second, Welcome aboard Double Gizzle!!!

[JHBlader86]

Should we start taking bets on when Nikko will abandon ship?

[chris]

Nikko's already half off the ship, he throws half Innova half Gateway . . . and by the way . . . Congrats Double G!! Definitely an up & coming player that I greatly look up to!

[ChrisWoj]

Think the nephew of the owner would leave?

[dgdave]

yup

[stack]

Think the nephew of the owner would leave?



more importantly ... do you think innova would sign him up? I would think they'd tell him to prove he's growing up and can handle himself better on the course (or maybe this convo has already happened?)

[Mark_Stephens]

Nikko's already half off the ship, he throws half Innova half Gateway . . . and by the way . . . Congrats Double G!! Definitely an up & coming player that I greatly look up to!



Why would you choose to only throw one company's disc when you can choose from all of the companies that are out there? No one company makes the best disc for every situation...

[accidentalROLLER]

Why would you choose to only throw one company's disc when you can choose from all of the companies that are out there?


<font color="green">$$$$$$$$$$</font>

[Mark_Stephens]

How much does Innova pay its non-elite level players?

I am talking beyond Climo, Feldberg, Jenkins...

[otimechamp]

not enough to live off of.

[stack]

tru

would be interesting to see the differences in what each company provides its sponsored guys

PM me if you have an idea but want to stay off the record... i could pull it all together and let everyone know without any names being named.

[JHBlader86]

For their Champion Star Team doesnt Innova match what they make in a tournament?

[Mark_Stephens]

Well, that is whom I am not talking about. Those are the elite players.

I would doubt that applies for all tournaments as well.

[stack]

i've already gotten a few PMs... keep em coming (rumor or not but let me know if you are sure or if its a guess)

i think it would be interesting to have an idea what kenny/doss/feldberg/etc might get but probably more interesting to see what the 'baseline' sponsored player gets

i only say this because if company A gives 100 discs a year to a upper level sponsored guy and anything beyond that they can purchase wicked cheap... i wouldn't think that would apply to someone who is the flagship guy from company A since he can probably just ask for whatever he wants and get it.

[JHBlader86]

Well I do know from talking to Dr. Rick that he gets 100 free discs a year from Innova, and Larry Bledsoe when he was on the Elite Z team said he got 150 free discs a year, but there was never any mention of any monetary matching.

When it comes to $$$ I've heard that Team Champion Star is matched what they make at NT's and Majors. Possibly A-Tiers as well.

I do know Gateway offers cash bonuses to their Pro's who place 1st or near the top at A-Tiers, NT's and Majors and cash bonuses for 1st at B and C-Tiers based on what was on the player sponsorship application.

But that could have changed since I filled mine out back in April.

As for Discraft, I dont know what they offer other than discs.

[blazinpat]

Discraft offers I believe something like this for all sponsored players who place top 4 at an A-tier or Higher

1st-$500
2nd-$300
3rd-$200
4th-$100

Discs
Z-150
X-100
D-50
Reserve-25?

And I'm pretty sure there's a bonus for winning a B-tier. They also get more obviously if they win an NT or Major or Supertour event too. I also heard they get bonuses too if they are featured with discraft on in any newspaper, magazine, news, etc. I dunno to what extent everything is true but I've just heard this stuff through the grapevine.

[crusher]

I would like to publicly thank Innova for picking me up again for the 2009 season. I hope to represent you well in all aspects of our sport!

Congrats to all the new and returning team members, I hope that we all fly true for 2009!

[ChrisWoj]

Clearly they were inspired by the bumped binky thread? ;) Congrats Leyva on the continued excellence.

[cornhuskers9495]

I would like to publicly thank Innova for picking me up again for the 2009 season. I hope to represent you well in all aspects of our sport!

Congrats to all the new and returning team members, I hope that we all fly true for 2009!



2nd that, I am very proud to fly the greatest plastic on the Market.

Also, I love to see some deserving golfers moved to Team Champion, like McBeth. I knew when I was playing weekly leagues, with Paul, in Huntington Beach last year, That I wouldn't be beating him regularly very much longer. Props to Layvair on starting your 3rd decade of DG! :D

luv ya buddy, Now gimme back my pink lighter!!!

[zaschenbach1]

how does one get sponsered by innova?

[ChrisWoj]

how does one get sponsered by innova?


Continued excellence (see almost all the guys on that team over 1000 rated) or clear potential to be absolutely remarkable (see kids like McBeth, Schusterik, Wiggins).

[MoneyMike]

Continued excellence (see almost all the guys on that team over 1000 rated and kids like McBeth, Schusterik, Wiggins).



Fixed. =) I'd say those guys are way past the point of "potential".

[ChrisWoj]

Continued excellence (see almost all the guys on that team over 1000 rated and kids like McBeth, Schusterik, Wiggins).



Fixed. =) I'd say those guys are way past the point of "potential".


Schusterik and McBeth are beyond "potential." Wiggins is still under the "potential" banner, although it is a bit like saying LeBron James had potential when he was a senior in high school, its about as can't-miss as it gets, but he wasn't quite elite yet. :) But my main reasoning for mentioning McBeth and Schusterik with him is that they were picked up before they became what they are right now. They displayed remarkable potential and a team snatched in and picked them up.

So it shows that continued excellence isn't the only way, you can show the promise for that excellence and get picked up by a team.

[blazinpat]

That's a good way to put it

[Trey133]

I feel like Andrew Coggin should be on the scout team. He's a two time junior world champ for his age group, he's younger than Wiggins Jr. they are best friends, and plays very similarly. His putting is tremendous, and his distance isn't too far behind (on golf shots, not pure D).

The kid will be great very soon.

[MTL21676]

I agree about Andrew!

He's a great kid and is overshadowed by Dave Jr. b/c they live about 30 min from each other.

He is only 12 and has won lots of intermediate tournaments and just moved up to advanced. He's a great sport, great kid and practices his butt off. He even has a 9 hole course in his back yard that his dad built for him just to practice on!

Ironically, he and Dave have the same birthday (one year apart).

[Trey133]

Those two are definitely going to be the next Avery J. / Dave F. combo in years to come IMO.

[MTChristian]

Derek Billings and Bobby Musick from CA were picked up recently, dunno if this is old news or not...Chris Lee is back on the scout team after injury.

Thanks to Innova for the continued support! I am proud to be on the top team in disc golf and wish everyone with Innova luck this year!

[the_kid]

Derek Billings and Bobby Musick from CA were picked up recently, dunno if this is old news or not...Chris Lee is back on the scout team after injury.

Thanks to Innova for the continued support! I am proud to be on the top team in disc golf and wish everyone with Innova luck this year!




Billings just popped up on the Discraft site.

[blazinpat]

yeah Billing's just switched right before that happened I guess.

Bobby Musick's a great add to the team too.

[MTChristian]

Craig Cutler, NJ (Scout Team); Joe Rotan, OK (Ambassador team)

who's NEXT?

[Smokey102977]

I'm not sure, but I think Wii Shane Anderson could possibly hit the 1000 rated mark this year. I think he is only 17. Is that correct CD?

[ChrisWoj]

Ziggy Bierekoven.

[wyattcoggin]

Ziggy Bierekoven.


I thought he was on team Discraft????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jester2043]

Not anymore....he switched.

[wyattcoggin]

I would like to thank all those that throw Andrews name in the mix on this thread. You guys have always supported Andrew both he and I thank you.

Andrew has joined Team Discarft.

[mannyd_928]

I would like to thank all those that throw Andrews name in the mix on this thread. You guys have always supported Andrew both he and I thank you.

Andrew has joined Team Discarft.

Congratulations to Andrew, and of course to the proud papa, for getting picked up by Discraft! I thought he only threw Innova though? Does this mean him and David are now adversaries? The dark side against the light? Congrats again!....Manny

[wyattcoggin]

Congratulations to Andrew, and of course to the proud papa, for getting picked up by Discraft! I thought he only threw Innova though? Does this mean him and David are now adversaries? The dark side against the light? Congrats again!....Manny

Thanks Manny,

Andrew had been putting more and more Discraft in the bag for the last month or so. at Worlds he had a few Innova disc as crutches (The win was the most important thing on his mind).

His 462' long drive to win 13 and under distance was with a Z Force.

By Wednesday he was all Discraft. first hole of final the final 9 he throw a surge of the tee pad. hole 9 he put a buzz on the Island green and putted out with a challenger. (of course the above is not a hole by hole he throw all Discraft from Wednesday on.)

David Jr took the news good. he said "Congradulations, How much do you want for the yellow JK putters?"

Even before He was offically picked up by Discraft (yesterday). He has already lead a few friends to the Dark Side.

Remember manny the Dark Side has the Force. (available in D and Z Plastic)

[MTL21676]

David Jr took the news good. he said "Congradulations, How much do you want for the yellow JK putters?"



HAHAAHAHAH Man I love those kids...

[mannyd_928]

Remember manny the Dark Side has the Force. (available in D and Z Plastic)

It's called the dark side of the Force! So his 462 ft. drive was actually mind enhanced to go that far! Is that fair? I knew he had to be using some sort of Jedi mind tricks! Nick says congrats to Andrew, he deserves to be sponsored too! Even though Nick is Innova sponsored, I still putt with a Buzzz! Hehehe!

[wyattcoggin]

Remember manny the Dark Side has the Force. (available in D and Z Plastic)

It's called the dark side of the Force! So his 462 ft. drive was actually mind enhanced to go that far! Is that fair? I knew he had to be using some sort of Jedi mind tricks! Nick says congrats to Andrew, he deserves to be sponsored too! Even though Nick is Innova sponsored, I still putt with a Buzzz! Hehehe!

I hear ya, Andrew has already started on me. he's putting me a bag together.

"He says you will like it", "he says you will throw it."

What did you say about mind ticks?

[mannyd_928]

I hear ya, Andrew has already started on me. he's putting me a bag together.

"He says you will like it", "he says you will throw it."

What did you say about mind ticks?

I knew it! Nick tries his Jedi mind tricks with me, but so far he's only been able to put me to sleep and once he made me wet myself. Did I say that out loud???? Doh!!!!

[mannyd_928]

In all reality, I think it's great that the major disc manufactures are realizing the potential of the youth of disc golf and are stepping up to sponsor them. They work just as hard, if not harder, to improve there games, and to maintain the level of golf that is needed to succeed. And having someone believe in them, besides just the parents, does wonders for their game, and self esteem. So who would you say is the next Jr. to be signed by a disc manufacture?

[two5twosix9]

Beware of Chandler Fry! 19 years old just hit 1000 and rips for sure. If he isn't being watched it would stun me. But he is up here in the disc golf abyss that is washington state. Heis making his first trip to the USDGC this year as the state rep. If you don't know now ya know.

[MiTTenZZ]

Joe Rovere from CO was recently picked up. He's only been playing 3-4 years and is already rated 1012 and will be ~1020 with the next update in a few weeks. He finished 19th in his first ever worlds (tying some unsponsored (aside from PoorboyDiscs and Phenix) mullet named Mittenz) He's got a crushing backhand, crushing thumber, and deadly putt. Not sure what level he is on the team...but should advance quickly up through the ranks. Congrats Joe!

[stringfinger]

I am baby thats right

[JHBlader86]

I'm not really sure it's great to be sponsored anymore. I have heard that both Innova and Gateway will only give out discs to their team members based on how much they are selling their companies merchandise. So if you sell $200 in discs, then you'll receive $200 in discs for yourself. No more freebies apparently.

[the_kid]

I'm not really sure it's great to be sponsored anymore. I have heard that both Innova and Gateway will only give out discs to their team members based on how much they are selling their companies merchandise. So if you sell $200 in discs, then you'll receive $200 in discs for yourself. No more freebies apparently.


How are they supposed to prove that? By putting the sponsored players name in a coupon code or something?

I haven't heard of this (I'm sure I would have) and would be surprised if this held true for all sponsored guys.

[JHBlader86]

How are they supposed to prove that? By putting the sponsored players name in a coupon code or something?

I haven't heard of this (I'm sure I would have) and would be surprised if this held true for all sponsored guys.

The Gateway site doesnt even have a sponsored players page anymore. I believe this is due to all the lost revenue from players calling their sponsor and getting what they needed. I believe Innova alone lost over $250,000 in discs they gave to their players.

[discette]

I'm not really sure it's great to be sponsored anymore. I have heard that both Innova and Gateway will only give out discs to their team members based on how much they are selling their companies merchandise. So if you sell $200 in discs, then you'll receive $200 in discs for yourself. No more freebies apparently.

INNOVA team players are NEVER required to sell company merchandise in exchange for sponsorship. Placement on INNOVA teams is directly related to player performance. This includes number and type of events played, bonuses earned, player ratings and world rankings. All discs provided to INNOVA sponsored players are intended for personal use. Each year, INNOVA World Champions and Star Team members do receive personalized custom discs. While some do sell these custom discs to help raise funds to cover tournament and travel expenses, it is certainly not a requirement of sponsorship.

[discette]

The Gateway site doesnt even have a sponsored players page anymore. I believe this is due to all the lost revenue from players calling their sponsor and getting what they needed. I believe Innova alone lost over $250,000 in discs they gave to their players.


The amount of money INNOVA spends on sponsorship is just one portion of the annual promotional expenses. INNOVA ensures sponsored players have the equipment and support they need to perform to the best of their abilities while promoting the INNOVA brand.

[snap7times]

I say, "when is a Deaf player ever gonna get sponsored?"... just stirring up the pot... stir snap stirrrr... ;)

[exczar]

Who is the highest rated deaf golfer and what is his/her rating? I don't believe the disc mfrs would ignore someone with a sufficiently high rating, period, unless there were some extenuating circumstances, and deafness per se would not be one, IMO.

[John Keith]

Well I just got 997 and have been in school fro 3 yrs. still bringing my rating up. I hope to shoot over 1000 with now having chance to play big events since I graduated. i just need to get my name out there more and produce at the big level. Thats my plan and goal for 2010 !! Looking forward to USDGC.

[mrspank]

Well I just got 997 and have been in school fro 3 yrs. still bringing my rating up. I hope to shoot over 1000 with now having chance to play big events since I graduated. i just need to get my name out there more and produce at the big level. Thats my plan and goal for 2010 !! Looking forward to USDGC.

If all goes as planned, would you rather get picked up by Innova, Discraft or Gateway? In other words, how tightly would you like the strings pulled?

[John Keith]

well good question. I know Dave and Gateway and Ive received some disc as a "mixed sponsorship", and then i recieved some disc from gateway cause I have landed accounts for Him. I like some Gateway disc, but Ive thrown Innova my whole Game. I have lived and breathed Innova disc. I can throw Discraft and I like some of there disc. Its hard as a 997 to be so close to my 1000 goal and then start playing with new style and types of Disc! I dont want to lose any ground...and I want to keep doing whats working. But I dont want to be stubborn and miss a companies oppurtunity to propel me to a better player.
I like Gateway Disc and I can confidently use his overstable mids, Putters and still play my game, however Gateway doesnt have a full line of disc to match my shots and the type of disc Im confident with.
I obviously like Innova and can throw all Innova to keep my game progressing.But Im not sure what I have to do to become a Sponsored guy for them?
Discraft: I play with and know alot of really good Discraft guys. I think I could play and throw all Discraft and keep my game, with maybe a little re-tooling, practice time, maybe 2 mnths or so.And I would be proud to do so, Im not so stuck on a certain brand, as much as I am the Sport and my progression.
So Im not a brand snob, but I do want an oppurtunity that is going to help me.Meaning I like Gateway but Dave doesnt seem to have the resources to be able to help like I thought. (But I like Dave and Gateway and all that he does) he just really cant afford a "sponsored team" right now, So Im hoping a better option can find me while I play on Tour?
Sorry for the long answer, but Ive thought long and hard...

[John Keith]

Innova would be an Honor as I throw most of their stuff, but Discraft would be just as great as an Honor. Either way I would be a sponsored player and acheived one of my Disc Golf Life Goals.....

[John Keith]

I just want to prove to the scene in 2010 that I belong. I believe I can hang with the pressure of the Top guys, and I want my actions to speak for themselves. Im not going to go begging a company to look at me, but rather I want my play to be solid enought in the 4 A tiers Im playing this year to turn some heads and hopefully spark some Sponsorship Inquiries?

[snap7times]

highest rated deaf disc golfer that is part of Deaf Disc Golf Association is our back to back National Champ Justin Ashton, rated 965, hurt himself badly onroute to his first championship in 2008. He won a B tier in Texas in Open averaging around 1010 for the tournament I believe... There might be some others out there, but not associated with DDGA... Brock Dowell Finally played in DDGA's Nationals in 2009... 5 years ago, there were only a fewwww PDGA-DDGA players, in the last 2 years the numbers have grown exponently so we should see something happening in the next few years. Just like it took PDGA a long time to grow, DDGA is growing now... See what happens in 2010, last weekend alone, one of us won the open division in an ice bowl and another got 2nd in open at a c-tier... progress...

[two5twosix9]

congrats to chandler fry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[John Keith]

Whos the Better Sponsorship? Is one company doing it better, supporting better than an other?

[my_hero]

Whos the Better Sponsorship? Is one company doing it better, supporting better than an other?

Keith,

What are your "sponsorship" expectations? There are plenty of avenues for you in the DFW market.

[John Keith]

well Disc Would be great, A disc hook up...of any sort would be a start. I can represent who Im throwing! Of course some swag, shirts and hats and shorts showing off Discraft. Other than that I don’t know what’s available? What can I do? What can Discraft do? What are my options? I would rather not sale disc, but I want to throw them and represent them at A tiers. I would hope to be an asset enough to get help to go to certain big NT and A tiers. I can travel easy but helping with entry’s or being able to hang out with and have the support of the discraft guys would be cool?

Im 997 and I hope with My 4 A tiers Im about to hit My goal is to get USDGC qualified and bring rating over 1000+. I really feel this is my year.

[John Keith]

either way, thanks Hero.

[dgdave]

Kent, the pres of the DDGA, just got picked up by DGA

[snap7times]

Kent, the pres of the DDGA, just got picked up by DGA

Thanks dgdave, Kent is my advisor for DDGA, I'm the President now, Kent stepped down at the 2009 National Championship so he could focus more on his personal love for the game of Disc Golf. Kent and I have worked together for years now as I was his VP and TD for 2 years. Kent deserves the DGA sponsorship and we look to build on that since that is basically the first time a disc manufactuer has made the step towards the DDGA market...
FYI, Robert Huizar of New Mexico probably made one of the biggest jumps all weekend long at the Memorial in MA1, jumped 51 spots on the last day for the big "amateur" payout mini basket in 12th place, sick jump.

[John Keith]

If all goes as planned, would you rather get picked up by Innova, Discraft or Gateway? In other words, how tightly would you like the strings pulled?

What about being picked up by an Internet Store? does that happen? can that Happen? I think that would be cool to represent a store so I could throw what I wanted and still be sponsored? I know that was the whole philosophy behind Dave and Gateway Sponsoring mixed bag was, he's trying to open the thinking to sponsorships outside of the "main stream" idea of it having to be a certain disc company?
Do Internet companies sponsor guys?

[JHBlader86]

What about being picked up by an Internet Store? does that happen? can that Happen? I think that would be cool to represent a store so I could throw what I wanted and still be sponsored? I know that was the whole philosophy behind Dave and Gateway Sponsoring mixed bag was, he's trying to open the thinking to sponsorships outside of the "main stream" idea of it having to be a certain disc company?
Do Internet companies sponsor guys?

I'm sponsored by PoorBoyDiscs.com which hooks me up with free PBD merchandise and I get wholesale prices on discs and some free discs occasionally. It's pretty good to be sponsored by a vendor because I can throw what I want, and they help sponsor many tournaments going in my area, and some tournaments for my friends and their clubs.

I'd say if you can get a chance to get a vendor to sponsor you take it. But apparently being a sponsored Intermediate player, most people in my division think I need to move up and stop "bagging." To them sponsorship means the disc golf gods have granted you magical skills to be a top player haha.

[John Keith]

funny, but yes.
I hope to have a great yer and push over the 1000 mark, maybe I could get an online local store to do that. Any suggestions on how to approach them and getting sponsored?
Advice?

[discette]

funny, but yes.
I hope to have a great yer and push over the 1000 mark, maybe I could get an online local store to do that. Any suggestions on how to approach them and getting sponsored?
Advice?


Try starting a new thread.

[JHBlader86]

funny, but yes.
I hope to have a great yer and push over the 1000 mark, maybe I could get an online local store to do that. Any suggestions on how to approach them and getting sponsored?
Advice?

Well I got lucky and happened to log on to their site and saw they were taking applications, but I still had to sell myself. If you know any on a personal level tell them what you can do for their company.

[John Keith]

thanks man i juts like the idea of internet and stores sponsoring guys, I think its a great way for our sport to go and grow . Not all just competing for the same players to throw only 1 brand. if we play for stores then all brands can be represented at the highest levels of our sport.

[John Keith]

Is this good marketing for the stores, are they having success with this type sponsorship?
what are the conditions of a stores sponsoring? is it diffeent? do you have to sale disc and make accounts?

[JHBlader86]

Is this good marketing for the stores, are they having success with this type sponsorship?
what are the conditions of a stores sponsoring? is it diffeent? do you have to sale disc and make accounts?

My conditions are simply represent my sponsor through advertising by what I wear, handing out cards, some merchandise, gift certificates, sponsoring tournaments, and having good character. I regularly compare pricing from PBD to Sun King and Dynamic Discs, and tell them how we have better pricing. I'm not bound to a sales quota, but I was talking to Holly, the owner of PBD, yesterday and he said the company is really growing, and all the advertisement is paying off and they're sending me a bunch of PBD merchandise and discs.

[John Keith]

very Nice, thanks for the heads up and a good idea. I will try and propose this this spring. thanks

[unclemercy]

Who is the highest rated deaf golfer and what is his/her rating? I don't believe the disc mfrs would ignore someone with a sufficiently high rating, period, unless there were some extenuating circumstances, and deafness per se would not be one, IMO.

don't be so sure, old man

[exczar]

Care to elaborate?

[711]

Who is the highest rated deaf golfer and what is his/her rating? I don't believe the disc mfrs would ignore someone with a sufficiently high rating, period, unless there were some extenuating circumstances, and deafness per se would not be one, IMO.

Exczar, Deafness is a bigger disability than you realize.

Deaf Disc Golf has been around for quite some time now.
We are now entering our 12th annual Deaf National disc golf championship.
There are at least 1,000 casual Deaf disc golfers and about 100-200 competitors.
We have a huge grapevine that stretches nationwide. Imagine the potential exposure.

However, we may appear immature at times or even struggle with the language barrier.

This I suspect is the hardest knock on Deaf disc golfers. Even with the advancement of technology, only 10% of the people with hearing loss will be able to use the forums on equal footing due to language requirements. I know I (and snap7times) have been asked at times to help mediate or facilitate due to the language.

It may not help that we deal with equilibrium issues in between our two defunct ears.
Talk about holy OAT throws ;-)

After 12 years, I note about 30 players who are above a 900 rating and about 5 who are above a 950 rating with severe sensioneural hearing loss.

To date, only 1 disc company, DGA, has sponsored a Deaf disc golfer. Kudos to them for recognizing the potential marketing opportunity.

Notables:
Iron Lion has recognized a Deaf disc golfer
Gorilla-boy has recognized a Deaf disc golfer
Paragon has recognized a Deaf disc golfer
A deaf disc golfer has tried running for PDGA Board.
For the first time, a disc golf dvd was subtitled (2011 pdga pro worlds)
Unfortunately, 2012 am worlds was not subtitled. the jury's out for 2012 pro worlds.

Disability is a challenge. The majority of the world takes communication for granted.
Very few realize how much of communication is actually a privilege and how we struggle day in day out for accessibility.