Actually I don't know nothing about the 2007 USWDGC except this:

At IOS #4 Discontinuum's Midwest Nationals Qualifier, some women are going to win paid entry fees to the 2007 USWDGC. The woman who shoots the best score on Saturday will win a paid entry to the division of her choice. The highest scoring amateur woman will also win a paid entry to the division of her choice. We might also do something for the Sunday best score for a woman rated below 800.

Well, that, and it's in Peoria for the last time this year. It could go anywhere next year.

Hopefully, some Kansas girls will represent this year.
I'm trying to convince them to start planning with me now.

I have been talking to the California ladies. It looks like a couple of Masters will be making the trip for the first time this year.

Here in Texas, we are raising money with the goal of providing entry fees for all Texas ladies wanting to make the Last Dance in Peoria. We are calling it TIP, Texans In Peoria .

The profit from the Sunday lunch at Texas States next month, some towel and shirt sales specifically directed to this cause and a few other neat things are happening to make sure we have a more Texas ladies there than in past years.

I also heard that 7 clubs have been invited to make a bid at women's nationals for the next two years 2008/9. Our club is putting together a propsal!

When does bidding end because Bowling Green is really wanting this for either next year or the 2 yrs. after.

March 31st if you want consideration at this Summit meeting. If no bidders or none awarded, bids would still be accepted at future Summit meetings:

http://www.pdga.com/documents/2007/USWDGCBidRequirements.pdf

When is the summit and where.

April 18-19 in Augusta just prior to the HOF Classic NT and IDGC Grand Opening.

Indiana Disc Links Association is hosting the PA.State Disc Golf Championships,May 5th and 6th 2007 in Indiana,PA.We had a CLUB SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM to raise money for awarding entry fees to the top PA PRO,AM and FEMALE into their respective USDGC!To my knowledge, PA. has no FEMALE PROs but I will send an AM.We have five women registered now and am looking for more.62 out of 90 registrations have been logged in so far, there is room for more women at the PASDGC.Registrations are comming to me everyday so we will max out soon,get YOURSELF locked in now!Go to pfds.org ,read about us and print out the forms!
Tournament Director,Michael Dropcho 12734

Awesome to hear and read about various events and programs that are trying to get more women to the USWDGC. That just encourages me to find some way to do the same thing at one of my events later this year as well!

Like last year, online pre-registration (http://www.takeflighttoday.com/product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=106) is available through my website. In 2006 I did a surprise raffle drawing and randomly selected two TakeFlightToday registrants and gave them special prizes. I'll do the same this year.

Get signed up one way or another ladies because you don't want to miss the year's biggest women's only event!

The Bowling Green Disc Golf Club has just put our letter/application in the mail. It should be there by Thursday or Friday.

Onslow Flying Disc Association emailed our bid for 2010.

Would absolutely LOVE to see it in Bowling Green next year!!

Then protest and get signatures from all the ladies. Sure, we have the BG Ams, and BG Open, but this is our chance to host a major. Even if its only once its still a major, and its the Women's Nationals. It's growing larger every year like the BG Ams.

So how many clubs have put up a bid? That is, if you can release that info. Anyways, you know you want it to be in Bowling Green. I've got a fresh, new, and crisp $1 bill if you say yes to BG!!! I'm a college student, so a buck is really all I have left.

hmmmm...we are not making a bid but we got the most experience.......maybe the PDGA should call us

I also would LOVE to see it in BG! (as long as we don't have to play White Park...hehe)

I also would LOVE to see it in BG! (as long as we don't have to play White Park...hehe)



We purposefully left out White Park. We agreed right away that White wasnt going to be played.

Hey Valk....we need to get a big ole convoy going, I have three that are planning on going this year again! :) !!!

Hey Valk....we need to get a big ole convoy going, I have three that are planning on going this year again! :) !!!



Yes! We should make sure we're all in the host hotel again! That worked out well...however a pool or hot tub would be nice..:) I know of 4 from my group that are for sure going this year! TEAM MICHIGAN!

I also would LOVE to see it in BG! (as long as we don't have to play White Park...hehe)



We purposefully left out White Park. We agreed right away that White wasnt going to be played.



YAY!

Since I'm sure we didnt get it who is going to be receiving the Women's Nationals for the next 3 yrs??

The Board of Directors recently approved the following locations for the US Women's Disc Golf Championships.

2008: Huntsville, AL
2009: Quad Cities, IA
2010: Jacksonville, NC

Congratulations to the host clubs and thank you for both your professional bids and enthusiasm.

--------------------
David Gentry
PDGA Tour Manager
(706) 261-6342

I'm surprised Kansas City didnt get it. I heard they've been campaigning for the tourney quite a while.

They may have campaigned too hard.

I'm surprised Kansas City didnt get it. I heard they've been campaigning for the tourney quite a while.



Bad timing for us. We would have had to present our 2009 combined Worlds bid and Women's bid together at the same summit. We gave it a shot trying to prepare for both events, but it was just too much to do in a short time, and in the end, we didn't have enough time to present a Women's bid that was up to our standards. The PDGA only gave about 2 months notice from the time the RFP was issued (January 22) to the time the bid needed to be submitted. (March 31) If that was the only event we were working on, we'd have presented a great bid, and I feel confident we'd have gotten it.

Plus, I'm not sure the BoD would have felt good giving us both Worlds and the USWDGC, but you'd have to ask them. We may bid on it the next time and I feel we'd stand a good chance of getting it after 2010. I'm sure the other cities will do great jobs. I know the group in the QC are really excited (that area's disc golf scene is really starting to take off), and I'm sure Kansas City transplant Matt Ambrose will have a great deal to do with the 2008 event in Huntsville.


KCers are everywhere. :)

Chap

I can assure you that J'ville will give every effort to make the 2010 USWDGCs a great event. Our club is enthusiastic and motivated!

At IOS #4 Discontinuum's Midwest Nationals Qualifier, some women are going to win paid entry fees to the 2007 USWDGC. The woman who shoots the best score on Saturday will win a paid entry to the division of her choice. The lowest scoring amateur woman will also win a paid entry to the division of her choice. The lowest scoring amateur woman on Sunday will also win a paid entry fee provided that she is playing in an amateur division.

The player pack for all amateurs is 15 Brass good for anything we have, or 24 Throw Discraft/DGA bucks, good only for Discraft and DGA stuff. We'll have 50 Throw Discraft player packs available each day.

I think that it is great for what you are doing to try and get more ladies involved in coming to USWDGC! I for one am sad that this is the final year for us here in Peoria, We have had the pleasure of running this for 6 wonderful years(including this year) and I wouldn't have traded it for anything! We hope to make this year the best ever for us. Ladies and anyone else who happens to read this: Please help in getting more women to come and enjoy this awesome event and get sponsors for us if you can. We do a great job, but can do even better with all of your help. We would like to go out with a bang! Get your entries in if you haven't already and make your reservations. We look forward to having you all here again!

I've been running a women's league in Lansing, and have about 20 or more girls! At our women's tournament last month 14 of the 29 players were my girls! So I'm hoping a lot of my girls will be coming to Peoria as well! I keep telling them if they had that much fun at our women's tournament that they cant imagine the fun in Peoria! I'm also sad it's the last year at Peoria cuz it's been so wonderful every year I've been there. And I'm gonna miss Northwoods very very much! (But not sadly, I won't miss McNasty) :D

I am really bummed the 2008 USWDGC will be so far away. It would be nice to keep this event more central to all. :(
...I know....summit, bids, official stuff. :) I missed the Lansing Disc Girls Gone Wild due to recovery :cool:<font color="purple"> </font> , but will be there next year! !:)

Recovering from what? We missed you there!

I can't speak for the other hosts.. but in 2010 the USWDGC will have an airport in town (Jacksonville NC). Free Shuttles to host hotels.. free shuttles to courses... and shopping is in walking distance to most hotels. So no rental car needed. That should help a bit with the plane ticket. Hope to see ya down here.

Thanks for the info! That definately helps costs and makes a huge difference!

Hey Ladies! It's hard to believe that Women's Nat's are only 8 weeks away from now! Who's excited?!!! Congrat's Val on becoming the new world champ! It's time to get your registrations and reservations sent in. PLease bring lots of ladies with you and maybe some sponsors too. I know that some of us are working very hard at making this a memorable last year for Peoria and the crew. See you all soon!

I can't wait!!! I need to get my registration in the mail :)

Tree

The Waterford crew has their entry fees in [except Kelsey who is waiting for a green light from the doctor.] We need to make hotel reservations.

Whats wrong with Kelsey? Back?

Yeah, she was in a horse accident and a car accident.

I hope that Kelsey will recover, I'd hate for her to miss out! Anyway, Come on ladies! There is only 31 days left to register for this tourney!We want to beat last years number, I know we can! Online registration is available, but if you want to mail it in, it must be postmarked by 9/21. How many new ladies are coming this year?

Alright gals, only 21 days left to get your entries in! That's only 3 weeks! I know that I am excited to have you all here again, even if it is for the last time. We are working hard on the courses to try and have them in great shape and reeling in the volunteers to help out. Please don't hesitate to send in your entry, we need early numbers to plan for food and stuff. See you all soon!

I'll definately be down in Peoria :) . . . But, I'm not sure I'll be playing. Huge bummer! :( I thought I had tendonitis in my throwing elbow, but I actually have a torn ligament. I tried playing this weekend, but I only made it through three holes. I already have a non-refundable hotel reservation, so I will be there. If I can't play, I'll be an official score keeper (for the juniors, if possible). See you all in a few weeks!

Bummer Marie! I hope that your injury heals in time. Glad to have you here either way though. I am stoked that it is almost here already! We really hope to have the biggest number ever this year so please get in your entries. As always, for any of you thinking that you want to come but can't afford it, we are all on the same course again this year so I will have room for at least 2 women in my home to try and help out. Get in touch with me if you are interested. Also I am available for airport pickups after 5 on Wed. night and all day thursday and would be happy to take you to your hotels and/or show you the courses. There is only one of me to go around though so I will do my best to help as many as I can. Thanks and see you all soon!

I sure wish I was going to be able to make it this year. But, I am happy to say that each girl from Texas gets $100 to help cover their expenses. We raised the money with raffle and BBQ, and plan for this to be an annual bonus for our great lady golfers.

I'll definately be down in Peoria :) . . . But, I'm not sure I'll be playing. Huge bummer! :( I thought I had tendonitis in my throwing elbow, but I actually have a torn ligament. I tried playing this weekend, but I only made it through three holes. I already have a non-refundable hotel reservation, so I will be there. If I can't play, I'll be an official score keeper (for the juniors, if possible). See you all in a few weeks!



{{{Healing vibes}}} coming your way, Marie!!! Rest up and take care of yourself!!

Tree

Kelsey's physical therapist thinks Kelsey is done for the season. Kelsey needs to focus on some torso stabilization and hamstring stretching for a few months. We're going to re-think our Peoria plans but I think Diana and Kira will still want to play.

Let's go ladies! Only 1 week from today left to get in your entries, after that it's bummer for you! Hopefully our numbers will double in the next week. Only 2 weeks till tourney time, I can't wait!!!

I am in need of some help to get to Peoria! Therefore, I've dug into my old stash of CE Plastic. I've listed a bunch of old CE discs on ebay to help fund my trip to Peoria. Please help me out and bid on it! I've listed them at pretty decently low prices (I Think!) Also they are only listed for 5 days rather than the normal 7. Please help me out and bid... http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZbaby-hd

Played ICC longs last week and the course is looking awesome!

Tough course in the long placements-good luck, ladies!

Will we be playing long or short tees at McNaughton this year?

Will we be playing long tees for both rounds at ICC?

we will be playing short tees at mcnaughton with the exception of the extra 6 holes that we have to add. Yes, it will be longs both rounds at ICC and both rounds from shorts at Northwoods. An extra 6 holes will be added to all courses so it will be 2 rounds of 24 Fri. and Sat, and of course only 1 on Sun, then the final nine which has been changed a bit, should be fun!!! I hope to see lots more ladies this year, we still have 32 more entrants needed to tie last years number and only 4 more days to get them!

Am I seeing this right? Even pro's will be playing shorts at McNaughton and Northwoods?

Every year I have been to USWDGC, we have played the short (cement) tees at Northwoods. Last year was the first time the pros played long tees at McNaughton. (Except Final 9)

That's awesome :) I guess I hadn't paid close attention to the tees we played...hehe. Peoria or Bust! I can't wait to get there! Suzette, are you staying at the host hotel? I will be arriving late Wednesday night!

I will be staying at the awesome host hotel - Holiday Inn Express - with the other So Cal ladies. We arrive Wednesday afternoon. See you there!

See you there :)

Why aren't we playing Bradley this year?

Hey Erin! The reasoning behind not playing Bradley this year is that we wanted to keep all the ladies together again and they think they cannot add 6 more holes to bradley, plus they say there is not enough of a score differential there. So, with that said, we will only be checking in at bradley and nothing more. Unless you would want to play some doubles there thurs. night??? It depends on what else is going on but that is a way we could still play it for those that want to. Just a casual round of $2 doubles to start up the fun! Let me know.

I'm not sure I'll be able to play doubles...I mean I would LOVE to, but I will be practicing ICC and maybe walking another course with Jonna if she's gonna play a couple rounds Thursday. I don't want to push it with my back. I had told myself I wasn't going to play another full round until Peoria....oops, I just played one tonight..hehe....it was soooooo nice out I couldn't help it! So far I'm feelin' good though ;) See ya next week! (is it sad that I started packing last weekend?) :)

Will they still add six holes if there are less than 72 competitors?

If there is more than 72 players, will they just add the amount of holes needed to accommodate them?

Seems silly to add holes when they aren't needed.

Hey Erin! The reasoning behind not playing Bradley this year is that we wanted to keep all the ladies together again and they think they cannot add 6 more holes to bradley, plus they say there is not enough of a score differential there. So, with that said, we will only be checking in at bradley and nothing more. Unless you would want to play some doubles there thurs. night??? It depends on what else is going on but that is a way we could still play it for those that want to. Just a casual round of $2 doubles to start up the fun! Let me know.



I'd be up for doubles...assuming that my partner wouldn't mind carrying the team and assuming my husband could play too. He's really nice and makes cookies for the Madison Women's League. I'm only throwing lefty, so I'm playing like a total newbie. :p I guess just keep me posted on what you decide.

Marshal Miller checking in ...

I hope everyone is getting excited for this year's event. I need to remind everyone that Old Man wants me to shut down ONLINE REGISTRATION (http://www.takeflighttoday.com/product_info.php?cPath=24&amp;products_id=106) on Monday, September 24th.

Currently, the up to date registration list (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=6282) shows 57 in the field. That's a tad light from years past so I hope we can get pretty close or exceed previous years.

It is exciting to see that there were 28 women in the open field at Pro Worlds this year and there are currently 23 registered for Peoria. That's very impressive.

I have spoken to Old Man and to the PDGA about the additional holes. As Discette referenced, additional holes won't likely be added unless they are *needed*. Getting to a registered list of 72 is when we'll worry more about adding holes.

I will add a few more updates on here as things wrap up but please get your registration in the mail immediately or get online and get it done. Either way - get yourself to Peoria as it is the last time they are hosting the US Women's Disc Golf Championships (at least for a few years).

- Ter

haha Thanks Terry! I was just about to ask when online registration ended....just so I could post it elsewhere:)

Could I ask for more clarity on this - is it definitely going to be 2 rounds of 24 on Friday and Saturday .. 48 holes a day .. and then 1 round of 24 on Sunday plus the final 9. Or are there only going to be added holes (i.e., &gt;18 holes per round) if the registration exceeds 72? In other words, if there are &lt;72 registrants, the rounds will be 18s? (Just wondering how much Advil to bring!). Thanks.

Hey Vanessa,

I think there will be a conversation with the Wallis', the PDGA, and myself probably come Monday evening or Tuesday morning. As soon as a decision is made then I'll be sure to post it on here.

Also, I saw lots of different women talking about coming and who they are coming with, etc but yet I don't see those very women on the pre-registered list. I certainly hope everyone is planning to get signed up asap because time is really starting to run out.

Ter

I know a few people who had to wait til Friday (yesterday) to mail out their pre-reg's so I have a feeling it could easily hit 72 + players. And possibly another girl playing, but she hasn't confirmed. What time Monday are you closing online reg Terry?

Weather forecast per weather.com for USWDGC calls for 50's as the low, 70's for a high :) Sunny skies most of the weekend :)

I just was looking at that online! Once again PERFECT weather for Peoria! :) I can't wait to get there!

I just updated the pre reg list (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=6282) again. As of 10:21 on Sunday morning I have 60 officially registered for the event. What magic number will we get to?

Currently the divisions break down like this:

23 Open
6 Masters
3 Grandmasters
12 Advanced
4 Advanced Masters
9 Intermediate
3 Juniors

I believe Old Man asked for me to shut down registration around 5 pm on Monday. That's 5 pm CENTRAL.


I know a few people who had to wait til Friday (yesterday) to mail out their pre-reg's so I have a feeling it could easily hit 72 + players. And possibly another girl playing, but she hasn't confirmed. What time Monday are you closing online reg Terry?

Online Pre-Registration (http://www.takeflighttoday.com/product_info.php?cPath=24&amp;products_id=106) is closing down today at 5pm. I hope everyone got their info into the Wallis' or plans to get online in the next few hours!

Its likely that I'll be arriving in Peoria on Thursday afternoon. Maybe hit up a course or two on my way down there. The weather looks awesome so that will be a bonus!

Yeah! Signed up, finally! Team Michigan on the road again! I don't see our comrades from last year, Team Canada on the list....What's up, Ladies?!?! Get regged and we can room together! Mel - drive to Michigan and ride with Kim and I! :) Woohoo, Erin! See you there! :) Kim and I are leaving Thursday evening!

Drive safely! TEAM MICHIGAN! Call me when you get there, unless it's really late, then we'll see you in the morn! :)

Any ladies who do not have accommodations, let us know...we have space! :) See y'all there!!

Hey all! Just wanted to give you an update on the info.

"The number of entries are not as high as expected, so the PDGA has asked us to go to 18 holes. We are complying with that request. That will mean less work for set up and tear down. Plus we stand a better chance of having enough scorekeepers."

Straight from Oldman himself. I am pretty disappointed that we couldn't even tie last years entries. But at least we will have shorter rounds. Wishing you all safe travels here and I'll see you on the courses sometime Thursday!

You may still get a few more entries at least thought right? I know I mailed Jonna's registration for her on Friday cuz she didn't know she had to pre-reg. She's not on the list yet, but it was postmarked the 21st :) So maybe there are still a few coming in the mail today! :)

Good luck ladies. Play nice now.

Thanks Brian! We always play nice :)

Wooohooo!!! 10 hours and counting before we take off from Michigan, eh! - I will miss all our lovely Canadian Comrades from last year!!! :( I wish you were going to be here!!!! Take care!

Best-o-luck to Alanna Houck! Bring it home to PA, baby....:cool:

Back from Peoria! Did all y'all make it home okay?!? What a fantastic weekend! Weatherwise and discwise!!! The last dance in Peoria was a blast! Playing with all of you was an honor, and I'm looking forward to Alabama in 2008! I would love to see all of you in August for Worlds in K-Zoo, too! I hope everyone had a speedy/safe/great trip home, I did!....twenty questions anyone?! :) I Love my team/car/roommates! Go Team Michigan!! A VERY special Thank you to our sponsors! Tilley's Party Store - Traverse City, Mark's Carpet Cleaning - Mt. Pleasant, and Morning Glory Botanicals - Eaton Rapids!

This has got to be the longest Final Nine in the history of disc golf. Still not done yet?

I don't even know where to begin! This was the most fun ever! Congrats to Emily Lawrence for her ace on hole 9 at Northwoods! Thanks to all the girls I played with all weekend it was the most fun! Way to go Team Michigan for representing! Thanks to Mom, Oldman and Bur, Peoria Frisbee Club and all the other sponsors of the tournament. The courses were absolutely beautiful, the weather was perfect. I am gonna miss Peoria so much! Thanks for all my roommates too, Sharon, Mel, Sheila and Jonna, cuz they were awesome to room with!

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p74/ValkHerE/USWDGC/DSCN1876.jpg

Nice Picture! I'm so coming to the USWDGC next year!

you tube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ultdIlPQcn0)
here are some things you might enjoy!

For what it's worth ... I was very concerned about a USWDGC review getting lost in the shuffle with the USDGC going on just days later. However, I still put together an article (http://www.pdga.com/news/articles/a-036.php) which is viewable by clicking on the link or you can go to the PDGA front page (http://www.pdga.com) and go from there.

I'm certainly a far cry from a professional journalist but I enjoy telling the story of the USWDGC and I hope you all enjoy it.

- Marshal Miller

Great article Terry!!
Great props to all the women too. See you all (and lots more too!!) in years to come (Huntsville 2008, Iowa 2009, etc.)

Great slide show on youtube! And thanks for the article Terry! It was wonderful! :)