Jrs going to Worlds

[pgcarlos]

My family and I are going to Worlds this year. My 8-yr old son has played about 5 events this year and his rounds rate anywhere from 600 to 800. He will be playing in the 8 to 10 yr old division. My questions are: Will he have other competitors in his division? He plays with the 12 and under groups now and usually gets 2nd place. Will there be any supervision for the kids? I am willing to walk the rounds with the kids but I think he would do better without me looking over his shoulder. Any info about the Jr divisions would help.

[bruce_brakel]

You are more likely to get competitors in his division if you sign up as soon as possible. Other parents are thinking the same thing.

Larry has a responsible adult, a father of two disc golfing juniors, signed up to be the junior TD. But its not like there will be a TD with every group.

Last year in Milwaukee there were a lot of parents hanging out at the course. Almost every foursome of the smaller kids had a parent walking with them.

[mannyd_928]

My son, defending Jr 10 and under World Champion, 9 year old Nicholas Duran was just signed up last week. They still haven't updated the website yet. I have caddied every tournament round for Nick for the past 2 years, including last years Am Worlds, so I will be walking with and caddying him this year also. As far as you watching over his shoulder, I have found that the kids like parents being there. They actually do better with a parent there, they try to impress you. Mine does anyways. I'm sure Brock Dowell will be coming from Iowa, he's 10 this year. And there are alot of boys in Michigan playing this year. I heard in Bowling Green that Tyler Hamilton will be coming too. He's 10 also. There will be plenty of <10 junior boys for William to play with. I've been watching your boy via tourney results and he's progressing nicely. Hopefully we'll see you there.......Manny
p.s. Hey Bruce, your girls got mad game! Both of them!!!

[pgcarlos]

I am happy to hear that he will have some kids his own age to play rounds with. I will talk it over with William to see if he wants me to caddy for him. He is playing INT Men's in the Riverside Open in about 3 weeks. I can't wait til his rating gets updated.

[pgcarlos]

I looked up some of the ratings of these kids. WOW, They ROCK. Some of these JRs are rated higher then some of the Advanced players I know. I would not want to go up against Wiggins Jr on the disc golf course.

[pgcarlos]

That's good to hear, I was considering playing or caddying. Undecided at this point.

[deoldphart]

PG, you gotta go man, those kids have a blast.I know all the above mentioned, it a blast to watch how much fun they have, and laugh with each other. Nick, Brock, great kids

Mini Thumber

[mannyd_928]

Speaking of COOL KIDS, Mr Thumber man with a COOL Vanilla Hemi, what are we doing with that COOL chick of yours. My offer still stands! Would be COOL to see her at Michigan. I know of a COOL bigfoot looking 16 year old that needs a partner for mixed doubles. Just say the word and she's in...............Manny

[mannyd_928]

PG,
Not many adults would like to meet David Jr. on the course, except maybe as a doubles partner. It would be awesome for William to play Worlds this year. Believe me it will be something he won't soon forget. He will be saving his money all year long to go again next year. You all will make lifetime friends with both the parents and the kids. I know we have!...............Manny

[pgcarlos]

William signed up yesterday. He is stoked to get to go. What's up with Worlds Doubles? Anyone need a 8 Yr old partner? Don't judge him by his rating. His last couple of events he shot way above his current rating.

[mannyd_928]

Nick would love to have William as a partner but he's already promised Brock that he would team up with him. They'll be trying to unseat David Jr. and Andrew Coggin, both outstanding players and both World Champions, and defending Jr. Doubles Champions. They've got their work cut out for them! But no worries, there will be other jrs. to team up with. I hear we may have a boy coming all the way from New Zealand to play with the 10 and under group. He's a champion in New Zealand. Exciting!!!

[pgcarlos]

What are the dates of Worlds Doubles? Where are they held? Can we just show up and find a partner? Would William be playing against David Jr and his partner? Or is there different age divisions.

[mannyd_928]

I believe Doubles for the Jr. divisions are on Saturday the 9th, but not entirely sure. Again not sure where they will be held? There should be a list of available players at check in. Last year there were not enough players to have two teams to compete against each other in the 10 and under division so we had to play against the 13 and under division. If there are enough players for a 10 and under division they will have one but if not all the boys will have to play against David and Andrew. Don't fear David and Andrew, they are only human. Besides they are both great boys and if you get the chance to be paired up with them two it will be a great learning experience, for both William and yourself. Both of their parents are awesome nice too! So how old is Korina? How long has she been playing? That is awesome she's signed up.

[pgcarlos]

Korina is 11 and she has been playing a little less then a year. Her brother William showed more interest earlier on and has progressed alot faster. I am just proud that my kids follow the rules, count every stroke and play through the entire round. Even when the weather does not cooperate.

[wyattcoggin]

Good Call on choosing Brock as a partner for Nick. As you know he is a great kid. and that Roller of his - Man - . Now I am really looking forward to Kalamazoo. Even if we have more than four teams I know Nick and Brock will be on the lead card for Round Two. Three Caddie Dads That going to be Fun.

[rhedd]

This is a great thread. I was wondering how this works, I plan on bringing my daughter to next years am worlds in KC, she'll be 9. I play advanced, so I was wondering if there are enough chaperone's for the JR groups.

[mannyd_928]

Bring her this year chicken, K-zoo isn't that much further than KC. There will be plenty of chaperones. And now she will have 11 year old Korina Carlos to play with. Going to Worlds will be an experience that will bring a lifetime of memories, for both you and her. I can't wait, and I'm not even playing. Can't wait to meet all the new parents and their kids!

[wyattcoggin]

Anther good call Manny.

If there is any way you can bring your daughter this year do it.
My son Andrew still talks about courses and people from his two trips to worlds. And he has already started saying I can’t wait to see my friends from last year. He ask me almost ever day “Who’s signed up Now, Is so and so coming?”

The best example that I can way I can give is “Manny will understand this one the most” In Tulsa I meet a man from my on state lives about one hour and half away from me. His name is Rigrock / Minithumber. He Is now one of my best friends. And his lovely daughter “cupcake” is also a Jr World Champion 16 and under.

And I can’t forget about guy from AZ that likes to posts messages on North Carolina Tournaments board.

I still get Pm’s emails from other.

Our children are the future of our sport.

Come to Worlds and see just how bright the future of DISC GOLF is.

[mannyd_928]

Well spoken Wyatt, Nick has been checking daily to see if his new friends from last year are signed up. Glad you guys are coming. With the outrageous gas prices it will be difficult at best for alot of people to make it. I've been saving up since last year for this trip so we're there for sure. And your right about the BigRock, he's an awesome guy. I wish I lived a bit closer, but we can still be distant buddies. I hope to see Cupcake there, she is an awesome golfer with a very bright future in this sport. 2 more months to go my friend.........Manny

[pgcarlos]

Korina would love to have a girl to play with. She has had to play with the Jr boys groups all year.

[pgcarlos]

Bring her this year chicken, K-zoo isn't that much further than KC. There will be plenty of chaperones. And now she will have 11 year old Korina Carlos to play with. Going to Worlds will be an experience that will bring a lifetime of memories, for both you and her. I can't wait, and I'm not even playing. Can't wait to meet all the new parents and their kids!

Korina would love to have a girl to play with. She has had to play with the Jr boys group all year.

[pgcarlos]

I set up 2 events for Field Day at my kids school yesterday. Putting area with a 10 Meter ring and driving range with 200 foot field to fenceline of the school. Every 3rd, 4th and 5th grader in the school got a chance to throw some putts and then some long distance drives. I gave away a Discraft hat to the kid with the longest drive. Here's the funny part, right as the 2 kids with the longest drives were doing their final throws my 2nd grade son William showed up during his recess. Both 5th graders threw drives about 5 to 10 feet from the fence. William stepped up and just bombed one over the fence and across the street and into a front yard. The 5th grade boys wanted discs and not a hat so I gave them some drivers and putters and William got the hat.

[mannyd_928]

Sweet! Can't wait to meet the little bomber. Have you decided on caddying for him for Worlds? Or will you be caddying for Korina? It should be a real blast, either way. What does William throw for his primary driver? Mid? Putter? How about Korina? Nick only throws Innova discs since being signed to the Innova scout team last year. He throws a Champion Wraith a mile, uses an old beat up X-out Champion spider for his midrange, and a Champion KC Aviar signed by the champ himself, for his putter. As well as other discs but those are his main discs. Hopefully there will be other girls for Korina to play with, if not they will still put her to play with the older girls. But I think if no-one else signs up for her division she automatically becomes World Champion, as long as she finishes all of her rounds, of course. Even that would be awesome!

[pgcarlos]

Now I almost feel bad about it but I talked with William and he gave me the OK to actually play. Anyway, Williams driver of choice is a 150 DX Destroyer, Mid is a 160 DX Gazelle and he putts with a Omega Supersoft. He throws forehand for distance and backhand for accuracy. Both ways for Mid range depending on pin placement and doglegs.

[mannyd_928]

I think it will be kinda tough for you guys cause even I have to rent another car while I'm there in K-zoo just to be able to get my other Jr.<16 around. They will be playing on 2 different courses at the same time or at alternate times. It may conflict with having William on one course, your wife on another, and you at still another. There isn't really transportation for the jrs. between two courses, or at least there wasn't last year. Something to consider. And really there wasn't chaperones, there was the actual parents of the boys walking with their own children. Also something to consider. You and your wife may be playing in K-zoo at 8:00 a.m. and Korina and William may be playing in Battle Creek at 9:00 am. You'll be starting at different times and also ending at different times. And you or they may be playing more than one round per day. Just a heads up.

[pgcarlos]

That could be a huge problem. My wife seemed to think that she could request for the kids be in the same pools as the Advanced Women. She sent in some info to the TD about it. Not set in stone at this point. I was assuming the hotel would have a shuttle of some kind. We will have a rental car and I figured if we needed to split up I would end up on a shuttle. If things don't work out I will just caddy for William and Korina will caddy for Martha.

[wyattcoggin]

That could be a huge problem. My wife seemed to think that she could request for the kids be in the same pools as the Advanced Women. She sent in some info to the TD about it. Not set in stone at this point. I was assuming the hotel would have a shuttle of some kind. We will have a rental car and I figured if we needed to split up I would end up on a shuttle. If things don't work out I will just caddy for William and Korina will caddy for Martha.

in past years the jr's have always play the same course same day. getting a ride should not be a huge problem. We are renting a smaller car this year. but should have room. at the host hotel there is usualy a message board people asking for Double partners and rides.

[bruce_brakel]

After looking at the schedule, we decided Kiralyn would have to play Advanced Women and not Junior Girls < 16. We could not see any way to work out the transportation, otherwise.

[bruce_brakel]

Here's a link to the schedule:

http://www.pdga.com/documents/2008/0...heduleV8-5.pdf

[cgkdisc]

Don't rely on that schedule. The version being reviewed for posting is 8.7. Not sure when that will be confirmed and posted. Ft. Custer has replaced Ramona but the pools playing Ft. Custer are not necessarily the ones shown playing Ramona on 8.5. There's no connection at all between the Advanced Women and any Junior divisions in version 8.7.