Don't forget ... the minis are back on this weekend. Sign up by 9:15 AM, tee off at 9:30 AM. I'll also be taking SADC Championships and Bryan McClain Open registrations.

Don't forget ... the minis are back on this weekend. Sign up by 9:15 AM, tee off at 9:30 AM. I'll also be taking SADC Championships and Bryan McClain Open registrations.



Your results can then be found here http://www.sanantoniodiscclub.com/tournresults.htm

09/20/2008

<u>OPEN</u>
1st Phil M (54, $27)
2nd Charlie C (55, $16)
3rd Julian J (59, $13)
4th Micah S (60)
5th Scott H (64)
5th Pete L (64)
7th James P (68)

<u>Am</u>
1st Jay K (70, $8)
2nd Jerry L (72)

Ace Pot $60

Next mini 09/27/2008.

how many people usually play in the amatuer division in the minis?

All results are now posted here.

SADC Minis &amp; Tournaments Results (http://www.sanantoniodiscclub.com/tournresults.htm)

We've welcomed several new players the last few weeks. So next time your at the mini say hello and welcome them to the fold.

Please note there will not be a mini this Saturay 10/11/08 due to SADC Club Championships.

Mini and Traveling Doubles Results are posted here.

SADC Minis &amp; Tournaments Results (http://www.sanantoniodiscclub.com/tournresults.htm)


Please note there will not be any minis this Saturay 10/25/08 due to McClain Open. Minis start again 11/01/08, Doubles will be at Live Oak Lake Course. See ya there :D

OK folks, after my month long sabatical from running the minis on Saturday I'll be back out there this Saturday 11/08 and I've got a gold tag :o:o.

Remember ... come out and play and get a free raffle ticket for the SADC turkey give away! We'll be giving away 5 turkeys on 11/15 :o:o:o.

Greetings,

Just a heads up that the mini on 12/06 will a slightly different format. As noted on the Thread for the Club Meeting (http://discussion.pdga.com/msgboard/showflat.php?Cat=0&amp;Number=885972&amp;Main=816402#Post8 85972), the 12/06 mini will be free to all participants ... that's right free. SADC is putting a $100 worth of cash for the payout plus many prizes to be given away as CTPs. The mini will be 9 holes of random draw doubles. After the mini we'll conduct a breif end of year review meeting where the SADC Executive Council will speak about the year that has been and what to expect for 2009. I am personally encouraging all club members to come to this event for several reasons ...
1) Its your chance to get involved and make suggestions for next year. 2009 will be HUGE for SADC!
2) You get a free entry for the Holiday Ham give away
3) There's $100 worth of free cash up for grabs
4) There's approximately $110 worth of free merchandise up for grabs
5) Did I mention this your chance to be involved in the SADC happening for 2009?

Check back on this thread or the Thread for the Club Meeting (http://discussion.pdga.com/msgboard/showflat.php?Cat=0&amp;Number=885972&amp;Main=816402#Post8 85972) for more details.

Saturday Singles - 11/08/2008
Great turnout today with 23 players and 23 more entries into the Turkey Drawing! Don't forget about the SADC End of the Year Club Meeting/Mini on December 6th.

<u>OPEN</u>
1st - Ray Pereida (54, $27)
2nd - Julian Jackson (57, $16)
3rd - One Shot (58, $6)
3rd - Scott Hougland (58, $6)
5th - Micah Samuelson (60)
6th - Shawn Hess (63)
7th - Tracey Olsen (68)

<u>AMATUER</u>
1st - Brandon Tull (58, $14)
2nd - Brian Chapa (61, $10)
3rd - Ben Blunt (64, $2)
3rd - Jeff Gobin (64, $2)
5th - Charlie Caca (66)
6th - Mark Caca (67)
6th - Jay Kuzmak (67)

<u>RECREATIONAL</u>
1st - Todd Even (65, $16)
2nd - Brad Carver (67, $10)
3rd - Dave Wymer (69, $6)
4th - Jeremy Lightsey (74, $4)
5th - Rick Perez (77)
6th - Billy Yeamans (78)
6th - Carlos Jiminez (78)
6th - Justin Lightsey (78)
9th - Greg Galloway (87)

That's great to see that many players show up to the mini. :cool:

Just a heads up that the mini on 12/06 will a slightly different format. As noted on the Thread for the Club Meeting (http://discussion.pdga.com/msgboard/showflat.php?Cat=0&amp;Number=885972&amp;Main=816402#Post8 85972), the 12/06 mini will be free to all participants ... that's right free. SADC is putting a $100 worth of cash for the payout plus many prizes to be given away as CTPs. The mini will be 9 holes of random draw doubles. After the mini we'll conduct a breif end of year review meeting where the SADC Executive Council will speak about the year that has been and what to expect for 2009. I am personally encouraging all club members to come to this event for several reasons ...
1) Its your chance to get involved and make suggestions for next year. 2009 will be HUGE for SADC!
2) You get a free entry for the Holiday Ham give away
3) There's $100 worth of free cash up for grabs
4) There's approximately $110 worth of free merchandise up for grabs
5) Did I mention this your chance to be involved in the SADC happening for 2009?

Check back on this thread or the Thread for the Club Meeting (http://discussion.pdga.com/msgboard/showflat.php?Cat=0&amp;Number=885972&amp;Main=816402#Post8 85972) for more details.

Don't forget the come play the mini this Saturday and get entered for your chance to win one of [five] turkeys SADC is giving away. The drawing will be held after doubles later in the day and you need not be present to win (but you do need to fill out your information correctly on the turkey shoot entry if you are not present). I've also got some free Marshall Street DVDs to give away as CTPs :o

Saturday Singles - 11/15/2008
Windy day today!!! No aces hit. Ace pot stands at $165!!!

<u>OPEN</u>
1st - Phil Morgan (55, $30)
2nd - Micah Winters (56, $19)
3rd - Scott Hougland (58, $11)
3rd - Gorilla Karshis (58, $11)
5th - Tracey Olsen (61)
6th - Matt MacLane (64)
6th - One Shot (64)
8th - Julian Jackson (69)
8th - Pete Lopez (69)

<u>AMATUER</u>
1st - Jeff Gobin (63, $14)
2nd - Brandon Tull (65, $8)
3rd - Jay Kuzmak (66, $6)
4th - Ben Blunt (68, $4)
5th - Brian Chappa (70)
6th - Jeff McBugMan (75)
7th - Dave Wymer (75)
8th - Billy Yeamnas (77)

The Live Oak Disc Golf Alliance is conducting their end of the year bag tag challenge on December 13th at 9:00 AM. For more details on this event see the LODGA Bag Tag Challenge thread (http://discussion.pdga.com/msgboard/showflat.php?Cat=0&amp;Number=889033&amp;Main=791577#Post8 88427). Since many of us have both tags and to avoid a conflict with this event I'll be cancelling the December 13th mini at McClain.

Saturday Singles - 11/29/2008
No aces hit. Ace pot stands at $195!!!

<u>OPEN</u>
1st - Shawn Hess (53, $25)
2nd - Pete Lopez (53, $25)
3rd - Randall Karshis (55, $14)
4th - Matt MacLane (57)
5th - Micah Samuelsen (59)
6th - Scott Hougland (61)
7th - One Shot (62)
7th - Jeff Gobin (62)

<u>AMATUER</u>
1st - Billy Ware (57, $12)
2nd - Jay Kuzmak (62, $8)
3rd - Brian Chapa (67, $4) I have your cash
4th - Stacey Pereida (68)
4th - Jeff McLanahan (68)
6th - Dave Wymer (70)

Saturday Singles - 11/29/2008
No aces hit. Ace pot stands at $195!!!

<u>OPEN</u>
1st - Shawn Hess (53, $25)
2nd - Pete Lopez (53, $25)
3rd - Scott Hougland (55, $14) &lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;
4th - Matt MacLane (57)
5th - Micah Samuelsen (59)
6th - Scott Hougland (61) &lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;
7th - One Shot (62)
7th - Jeff Gobin (62)





Now I know why you have the "Kiss us were schizophrenic" shirt :D

Saturday Singles - 11/29/2008
No aces hit. Ace pot stands at $195!!!




The Total Ace Pot will be paid out if hit this Saturday....Right???

Saturday Singles - 11/29/2008
No aces hit. Ace pot stands at $195!!!




The Total Ace Pot will be paid out if hit this Saturday....Right???


Normal Saturday rules apply. Members are fully vested, non-members get that days entry into the ace pot.

Normal Saturday rules apply. Members are fully vested, non-members get that days entry into the ace pot.



What vesting! There are no entry fees for the morning, unless we wish to collect 1.00 from everyone to add to the Ace Pot :D. Which I think is a good idea.

FYI ...
Mini this weekend is also part of the end of year club meeting. It is free to enter with $100 in cash payout plus at least $100 in merchandise give aways. Format will be random draw best shot doubles, 9 holes, followed by a quick club meeting. We'll be playing the front nine.

<u>Payout</u>
1st - $46 (per team)
2nd - $24 (per team)
3rd - $14 (per team)
4th - $10 (per team)
5th - $6 (per team)

<u>Ace Pot</u>
Normal Saturday rules apply. Members are eligable for the full $195. Non-Members get 100% of what is entered into the ace pot that day, which will be nothing. If you want a chance at the ace pot, you'd better be a member.

Great turn out. 50 players, nice weather, no aces.

1st Frank / Kris (24, $23)
1st Phil Morgan / Micah Samuelson (24, $23)
1st Ray Pereida / Mike (24, $23)
1st Orlando Pereida / Brad (24, $23)
5th* Brandon Jethro Tull / Sam G (25, $6)
5th Tracey Olsen / Ben (25)
5th Pete Lopez / Corey Peschke (25)
8th Brandon / Todd P (26)
8th Julian Jackson / Jeff Gobbin (26)
8th Shawn Hess / John Dubois (26)
8th Ben Blunt / CJ (26)
12th Scott Hougland / Jason (27)
13th Scott P / Super Dave Snyder (28)
13th Brian Chappa / Dave Wymer (28)
13th JimBob Karshis / Dave McKibben (28)
13th Stacey Pereida / Sheldon (28)
13th Ernie "One Shot" / Mike (28)
13th Jerry Lively / Brian (28)
19th Dave Doss / Jeremy (29)
19th Laura Karshis / John Arick (29)
21st Jeanie Lively / Billy Ware (30)
21st Aarron / Bill (30)
23rd David / Jay (31)
23rd Mark Cacca / Candace (31)
25th Jay Kuzmak / Greg Galloway (33)

* Won cash in a CTP.

Reminder, this weekend's mini is cancelled. Please come out and join us Saturday morning for the LO Bag Tag Challange or Saturday afternoon for Brandon's charity "Bagger" doubles :)


The Live Oak Disc Golf Alliance is conducting their end of the year bag tag challenge on December 13th at 9:00 AM. For more details on this event see the LODGA Bag Tag Challenge thread (http://discussion.pdga.com/msgboard/showflat.php?Cat=0&amp;Number=889033&amp;Main=791577#Post8 88427). Since many of us have both tags and to avoid a conflict with this event I'll be cancelling the December 13th mini at McClain.

Reminder, this weekend's mini is cancelled. Please come out and join us Saturday morning for the LO Bag Tag Challange or Saturday afternoon for Brandon's charity "Bagger" doubles :)


The Live Oak Disc Golf Alliance is conducting their end of the year bag tag challenge on December 13th at 9:00 AM. For more details on this event see the LODGA Bag Tag Challenge thread (http://discussion.pdga.com/msgboard/showflat.php?Cat=0&amp;Number=889033&amp;Main=791577#Post8 88427). Since many of us have both tags and to avoid a conflict with this event I'll be cancelling the December 13th mini at McClain.




FYI EVERYONE..... :cool:


UPDATE: Time and Place change!!!!!

Saturday, December 13th - Live Oak - Hole 28

Final Bag Tag challenge

Sign up by 8:00, 8:30 tee-off

Tournament style double elimination.

Entry fee - Free.
You must bring your bag tag to play. No tag, no play.

Proceeds from the bag tag sales will fund the cash payout.

--------------------
Keep San Antonio LAME.

Live Oak Disc Golf Alliance

www.lodga.com (http://www.lodga.com)

Brandon Jethro Tull



Is he old enough to know who Jethro Tull is? :D

No, it's not that guy from Beverly Hillbillies - wait - is he old enough to know what Beverly Hillbillies is - wait - how OLD am I? :o:D

Thanks SADC for supporting the Live Oak Bag Tag Challenge!! See you there.

Brandon Jethro Tull



Is he old enough to know who Jethro Tull is? :D

No, it's not that guy from Beverly Hillbillies - wait - is he old enough to know what Beverly Hillbillies is - wait - how OLD am I? :o:D



Psst Corey! I just farted! Guess what.....dust! :o

Don't forget this weekend is your last opportunity to get entered into the Holiday Ham giveaway. One entry per SADC event played. Drawing will be held after doubles.

Saturday Singles - 12/20/2008
No aces hit. Ace pot stands at $213!!!

<u>OPEN</u>
1st - Orlando Pereida (53, $30)
2nd - Scott Hougland (54, $19)
3rd - Charlie Chapman (56, $7)
3rd - Micah Samuelson (56, $7)
3rd - Pete Lopez (56, $7)
6th - Jayson Houston(59)
7th - Tracey Olsen (61)
7th - One Shot (61)
9th - Corey Peschke (65)

<u>AMATUER</u>
1st - Jay Kuzmak (62, $13)
1st - Sherman Scott (62, $13)
3rd - Stacey Pereida (64, $6)
4th - Mark Anderson (65, $4)
5th - Rick Perez (66)
6th - Brad Carver (73)
7th - Andi (74)
8th - Jerry Lively (78)
9th - Candace (100)

Saturday Singles - 12/27/2008
No aces hit. Ace pot stands at $239!!!

<u>OPEN</u>
1st Robert "Gas Money" Gomez (51, $35)
2nd Charlie Chapman (55, $20)
2nd Pete Lopez (55, $20)
4th Phil Morgan (59, $12)
5th Scott Hougland (60, $9)
6th Ernie "One Shot" Hernandez (61)
6th Julian Jackson (61)
6th Shawn Hess (61)
9th Tracey Olsen (62)
10th Ben Blount (66)
10th Larry Vadron (66)
12th Ben Lefler (67)

<u>Amatuer</u>
1st Frank (61, $16)
2nd Ralph G (62, $12)
3rd Dave Snyder (63, $8)
4th Billy Ware (64, $2)
4th Brian Chappa (64, $2)
6th Jay Kuzmak (65)
7th Bill Karshis (67)
8th Ben G (69)
9th David G (70)
10th Jerry Lively (72)
11th Jerry Herndon (74)

<u>Recreational</u>
1st Dave Wymer (66, $8)
2nd Bill Yeamans (71, $4)
3rd Ricky Slugo (96)

Sign Up by 9:15 AM Tee Off at 9:30 AM.
Open $10.00
Am $6.00

Ace Pot starts at $239.00 :eek: :eek:

20 Players :cool:
0 Snakes :cool:

Open

1. Ernie "One Shot" H. 55 $20.00
1. Orlando P. 55 $20.00
3. Pete L. 57
4. Ben B. 59
4. Ben L. 59

Am

1. Sherman G. 58 $14.00
2. Bryan C. 61 $10.00
3. Ralph G. 62 $4.00
3. Jerry L. 62 $4.00
3. Josh M. 62 $4.00
3. James L. 62 $4.00
7. Jay K. 63
8. Dee D. 66
9. Todd R. 67
10. Dave W. 70

Rec

1. Whitney G. 67 $12.00
2. Brandon J. 70 $8.00
3. Jerremy L. 74
4. Andi F. 76
5. Greg G. 78

No Aces were hit so the Ace Pot is at $259.00 :eek: :eek:

Don't forget to come out for this week's McClain mini ... the ace pot is expected to be somewhere in the $275-$300 range with Saturday's turnout. Must be a club member to collect the full Ace Pot ... only $10 to join.

Saturday Singles - 01/10/2009
No aces hit. Ace pot stands at $275!!!

<u>Open</u>
1st Randall K (55, $30)
2nd Scott H (57, $18)
3rd Phil M (59)
4th Ben L (67)
5th Corey P (69)
6th Micah (73)

<u>Am</u>
1st B Ware (63, $14)
2nd B Chappa (64, $10)
3rd Dee (69 $7)
3rd Ben Blunt (69, $7)
5th Sherman (71, $4)
6th Kay Kuzmak (72)
7th Jerry Lively (73)
8th Todd R (75)
8th Dave W (75)
10th Jethro (DNF)

Don't forget to come out for this week's McClain mini ... the ace pot is expected to be somewhere in the $290-$315 range with Saturday's turnout. Must be a club member to collect the full Ace Pot ... only $10 to join. Also don't forget that 2008 memberships run out at the end of January. Candace or I will be taking 2009 memberships this weekend. Membership includes the 2009 SADC Bag Tag!

Saturday Singles - 01/17/2009
WOW! What a day for disc golf. 25 players turned out :cool:. No aces hit so the ace pot stands at $300 :o!

Several members renewed for 2009 for $10.

Several people made donations and turned in entries for the Ice Bowl. Thanks to those who donated.

As though disc golfers aren't cool enough... club members donated 27 used discs for the clubs loaner set. Thanks to all who donated.

<u>Open</u>
1st Phil M (51, $30)
2nd Orlando P (53, $20)
3rd Lisle U (55, $14)
4th Pete L (56)
5th Scott H (57)
6th One Shot (60)
7th Ray P (64)
8th Julian J (66)

<u>Am</u>
1st Mark A (58, $17)
1st Ben B (58, $17)
3rd Brandon T (60 $10)
3rd Dave W (60, $10)
5th Jason S (63, $5)
5th BWARE (63, $5)
7th Dave S (65, $2)
7th Stephan K (65, $2)
9th Chapa (66)
10th D2 (67)
10th Jay K (67)
12th Dave D (69)
12th Bill D (69)
14th Brad C (70)
14th Jerry L (70)
16th Sam G (71)
17th Candace (107)

And don't forget Ray P. donated 4 Rampage Tickets for a CTP won by Jason Smith. :cool:

And don't forget Ray P. donated 4 Rampage Tickets for a CTP won by Jason Smith. :cool:


yeah thanks ray!!! that was my first hockey game ever, and more than likely won't be my last. had a great time with the family, thanks. :D :D

And don't forget Ray P. donated 4 Rampage Tickets for a CTP won by Jason Smith. :cool:


yeah thanks ray!!! that was my first hockey game ever, and more than likely won't be my last. had a great time with the family, thanks. :D :D



Hockey is cool isn't it! Facts most of us native Texans didn't know.

The puck will travel, sometimes up to the balcony.

Pucks are kept frozen, otherwise they would freeze immediately to the ice.

And....No! I still don't quite understand the penalty system but:

There are two different types of off sides:

Regular offside
Two line pass

Icings
Icing the puck occurs when a player intentionally shoots the puck from his half of the ice all the way across the opposing teams goal line.

Types of Penalties
Minor Penalties- A two minute penalty. Used for lesser offenses.

Major Penalties- A five minute penalty. A five minute major penalty is handled differently than minor penalties. Because the penalty is severe, the penalty will not end if the other team scores. The other team will be on the power play until the five minutes have run down. They can score as many goals as they can.

Misconducts- A misconduct can be two, five, or ten minutes long. The way a misconduct differs from all other types of penalties is that no power play is awarded. The penalty only punishes the player, not the whole team. If the player is warrants a severe misconduct, he can be given a 'game misconduct', which banishes the player from the game.

Minor Penalty Descriptions

Hooking*
Holding another player with a stick.

Holding
Grabbing and retaining another player, or holding a player down.

Roughing
Being unnecessarily rough with another player.

Tripping
Causing another player to fall with a foot, stick, or any other method.

Charging
Jumping or taking more than two strides into another player.

Slashing*
Hitting or attempting to hit another player with a stick.

Cross Checking*
Holding a stick with both hands, taking it off the the ice, and hitting another player with it.

High Sticking*
Carrying the stick over the shoulders.

* -The referee can also give these penalties out in major form if the severity warrants it.

The 2 line pass penetaly has been removed from the rules allowing for a more free flowing and high scoring game.


Where there any fights?

I did some checking on the Ace Pot Rules and found the following, "Ace pot is capped at $300. Once at $300 a back up ace pot is started." That means this Saturday we'll start working on a 2nd ace pot. If an ace pot is hit by a club member they'll win $300 and the back up ace pot becomes active the next week.

The 2 line pass penetaly has been removed from the rules allowing for a more free flowing and high scoring game.


Where there any fights?



I forgot that rule change after the strike.

:confused: Fights? Be awful boring without em.

Don't forget to come out for this week's McClain mini ... the ace pot for SADC members is $300 and its only $10 to join. Also don't forget that 2008 memberships run out at the end of January so this is the last weekend the 2008 memberships will still be honored. Candace or I will be taking 2009 memberships this weekend. Membership includes the 2009 SADC Bag Tag, which I'll have this weekend to give out. We'll likely do a random draw to give out the new tags to all those who are present for this weekend's mini.

No aces hit. Primary ace pot is at $300, secondary is at $49.

<u>OPEN</u>
1st - Phil M (48, $33)
2nd - Scott H (53, $21)
3rd - Orlando P (54, $15)
4th - Serman (55, $11)
5th - One Shot (56)
6th - Julian J (58)
7th - Lisle U (59)
8th - Micah S (61)
8th - Pete L (61)
10th - Henry M (62)

<u>AM</u>
1st - Stephen K (62, $20)
2nd - Jay K (64, $9)
2nd - Stacey P (64, $9)
2nd - Josh M (64, $9)
2nd - Jeff G (64, $9)
6th - D D (66, $8 won in a CTP off)
6th - Brad Carver (66)
6th - Dave Wymer (66)
9th - Mark A (68)
10th - Brian G (69)
11th - Rick P (70)
11th - Ralph G (70)
11th - Jerry L (70)
14th - Billy Y (72)
15th - Todd P (72)
16th - Candace I (91)

<u>REC</u>
1st - Chris A (60, $8)
2nd - Greg G (90)

Don't forget to come out for this week's McClain mini ... the ace pot for SADC members is $300 and its only $10 to join the club. Also don't forget that 2008 memberships ran out at the end of January. Candace or I will be taking 2009 memberships this weekend. Membership includes the 2009 SADC Bag Tag, which I'll have this weekend to give out.

I'll also have all the information on the THC Throwdown in Boerne on April 11th this weekend and will start taking sign ups. Sign up early for your first chance to play an event at this course. This is only a 9 hole course (but still a GREAT course) so space is limited.

No aces hit. Primary ace pot is at $300, secondary is at $68.

<u>OPEN</u>
1st - Matt M (51, $27)
2nd - Phil M (55, $16)
3rd - Orlando P (58, $13)
4th - Scott H (59)
5th - Neil (61)
6th - One Shot (64)
7th - Ben B (66)

<u>AM</u>
1st - Jerry H (63, $16)
2nd - Jay K (66, $12)
3rd - Chappa P (67, $8)
4th - D.D. (68, $6)
5th - Brandon (69, $2)
6th - Jerry L (70)
7th - Stacey P (72)
8th - Chance (74)
9th - A Ray (77)
10th Taylor (80)
11th - Ropper (81)

<u>REC</u>
1st - Greg G (DNF)

Saturday McClain Mini Results 5-9-09

18 Players

Open

1. Orlando P. 54 $33.00
2. Julian J. 55 $21.00
3. Brandon T. 58 $15.00
4. Larry V. 59 $5.50
4. Tracy O. 59 $5.50
6. Micah S. 61
7. Pete L. 63
7. Jay K. 63
9. Stacey P. 65
10. James L. 72

Am

1. Jason H. 60 $14.00
2. Travis L. 62 $8.00
3. Raul P. 63 $6.00
4. Dee D. 64 $2.00
4. Jerry L. 64 $2.00
6. Bryan C. 66
7. Dave W. 68
7. Chris D. 68

No Aces were hit. Ace Pot is currently at $211.00

Greetings SADC,

The Saturday May 30th Mini is being moved to Pearsall Park and will be a work day mini. The club will have some special goodies out there for everyone that can come help pick up trash during the round.

Please help spread the word.

McClain 5-16-09

9 Players

Open

1. Phil M. 49 $25.00
2. Julian J. 51 $7.50
2. Orlando P. 51 $7.50
4. Ernie H. 53
5. Pete L. 59

Am

1. Jay K. 64 $8.00
1. Jeff C. 64 $8.00
3. Dee D. 66
4. Greg G. 75

Ernie "One Shot" Hernandez calls it when he steps up to the Tee on Hole #6 and Aces it for $220.00:cool: He gave all players on his card $20.00 each.:cool:

Greetings SADC,

The Saturday May 30th Mini is being moved to Pearsall Park and will be a work day mini. The club will have some special goodies out there for everyone that can come help pick up trash during the round.

Please help spread the word.

I'll post signs at McClain.

Results Saturday McClain Mini 5-23-09

11 Players

Open

1. Orlando P. 52 $24.00
2. Ernie H 63
2. Randall K. 63

Am

1. Jay K. 63 $14.00
2. Jeff Mc. 65 $8.00
3. Matt W. 66 $6.00
4. Travis L. 67 $4.00
5. Jerry L. 70
6. Dino N. 71
7. Kenny R. 77
8. Abel C. 79

Ace Pot is at $11.00

DON'T FORGET NEXT WEEKENDS SATURDAY MORNING MINI (5-30-09) WILL BE PLAYED AT PEARSALL PARK. SIGN UP BY 9:15 AM TEE OFF AT 9:30 AM. THIS WILL BE A MINI/WORKDAY SO WE CAN CLEAN THE COURSE UP A LITTLE BEFORE TACO. HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE THERE.:)

Results Saturday McClain Mini 5-23-09
DON'T FORGET NEXT WEEKENDS SATURDAY MORNING MINI (5-30-09) WILL BE PLAYED AT PEARSALL PARK. SIGN UP BY 9:15 AM TEE OFF AT 9:30 AM. THIS WILL BE A MINI/WORKDAY SO WE CAN CLEAN THE COURSE UP A LITTLE BEFORE TACO. HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE THERE.:)

Don't forget tomorrow's Saturday Morning Mini will be at Pearsall Park. This will also be a trash pick up workday. See everyone in the morning.

Don't forget tomorrow's Saturday Morning Mini will be at Pearsall Park. This will also be a trash pick up workday. See everyone in the morning.


I'd like to personally thank everyone that came out and helped pick up trash. The course is looking good and if the city mows it this week it will be in great shape.

Can someone run the Saturday Morning Mini at McClain this weekend (6-13-09)? I will be out of town.

Can someone run the Saturday Morning Mini at McClain this weekend (6-13-09)? I will be out of town.
I got you covered.

Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in! :p

Sign up by 9:15 AM
Tee off at 9:30 AM

I'll have the discs with me if anybody wants some ;)

Sign up by 9:15 AM
Tee off at 9:30 AM

I'll have the discs with me if anybody wants some ;)

Thanks Scott, the Ace Pot starts at $21.00

OPEN
1st Scott H (54)
2nd Jethro T (57)
3rd Tracey O (58)
4th One Shot (59)
5th Julian J (64)

AMATUER
1st Travis L (65)
2nd Raul (66)
3rd Ronnie P (67)
3rd PJ (67)
5th A Ray (73)
6th Gabe L (78)
7th Matt N (83)

No aces, Ace Pot stands @ $33.

Bird -

Are you going to Beeville this weekend? If so I can cover the mini.

Bird -

Are you going to Beeville this weekend? If so I can cover the mini.

We had planned on it but I did not realize it was a two day tourney. I'll be here to run the Saturday Mini.

How much was the Wednesday Night Mini Ace Pot before I took it over?

Wednesday Ace Pot was @ $40 when you took over.

I just found out I have to work tomorrow and will not be able to run the McClain Mini on 6-27-09. Can anyone run it tomorrow for me? If I do not get a volunteer today, I will have to cancel the mini tomorrow. Sorry.

I just found out I have to work tomorrow and will not be able to run the McClain Mini on 6-27-09. Can anyone run it tomorrow for me? If I do not get a volunteer today, I will have to cancel the mini tomorrow. Sorry.

No Volunteer so I am cancelling the Saturday Morning Mini at McClain on 6-27-09. Sorry for the inconvenience. See everyone next Saturday. I will post signs at McClain tonight.

Is ther gonna be a mini this Sat? July 4th?

Is ther gonna be a mini this Sat? July 4th?

Yes there will be a Saturday Morning Mini at McClain on July 4th.

I wil be playing the Tournament in Gonzales this weekend and need someone to run this Saturdays McClain Mini. Please let me know if you can fill in for me this weekend.

Also, the Saturday McClain Mini on 8-29-09 will be cancelled due to the Discraft Ace Race at Universal City Disc Golf Course on that date.

George & myself will tag team it.

George & myself will tag team it.

Greg said he will run it on Saturday. Who the hell is George?:confused:

Greg said he will run it on Saturday. Who the hell is George?
The @#%&$^ dog your wife gave me!!!! I'll see you there Greg !

Greg said he will run it on Saturday. Who the hell is George?
The @#%&$^ dog your wife gave me!!!! I'll see you there Greg !

He isn't a @#%&$^ dog, he's a good dog. He loves his Raisinet, proving dogs have unconditional love. But then it was either you or the street. :p

It's really probably Jeanie he loves and just tolerates you.

He isn't a @#%&$^ dog, he's a good dog. He loves his Raisinet, proving dogs have unconditional love. But then it was either you or the street. :p

It's really probably Jeanie he loves and just tolerates you.

Man I HATE WHEN YOUR RIGHT !!!!!!

Dont forget ... the Saturday McClain Mini on 8-29-09 will be cancelled due to the Discraft Ace Race at Universal City Disc Golf Course on that date.

Will there be a mini this weekend on the 5th, if so what time.

Will there be a mini this weekend on the 5th, if so what time.

Yes, either Bird, myself, or Scott will be there. Signup by 9:15, Tee off 9:30. Bring plenty of liquid, it's gonna be another hot one!

Will there be a mini this weekend on the 5th, if so what time.

$6.00 Am and $10.00 Open

I have to cancel the Saturday Morning Mini at McClain on September 12, 2009 (tomorrow) for a couple of reasons. I have to work tomorrow and McClain is full of water from all the heavy rains lately. Please help spread the word so no one drives out there for no reason. I will also post this at the park today.

I also have to work next weekend again and will not be able to run it. Can someone run this for me on 9-19-09?

I have to cancel the Saturday Morning Mini at McClain on September 12, 2009 (tomorrow) for a couple of reasons. I have to work tomorrow and McClain is full of water from all the heavy rains lately. Please help spread the word so no one drives out there for no reason. I will also post this at the park today.

I also have to work next weekend again and will not be able to run it. Can someone run this for me on 9-19-09?

I normally jump on these since I live so close to McC, unfortunately Lou is going in for another heart procedure Thursday, so everything is up in the air after that. If Scott or "The Lively Boys" can't make it I should have a better idea come Friday. If nothing else I can run up to Mc in the morning and do sign ups, then return about 11:00 for payouts.

I normally jump on these since I live so close to McC, unfortunately Lou is going in for another heart procedure Thursday, so everything is up in the air after that. If Scott or "The Lively Boys" can't make it I should have a better idea come Friday. If nothing else I can run up to Mc in the morning and do sign ups, then return about 11:00 for payouts.

I'll do it. George is going to get shots that morning.

I'll do it. George is going to get shots that morning.

Thanks Jer! I have some info for you regarding getting george fixed too.

Jerry dont get him fixed. Just letem sit out in the sun for a while and you guys could be twins. Then we can really call you two raisinets. JK You know i love u man!

Jerry dont get him fixed. Just letem sit out in the sun for a while and you guys could be twins. Then we can really call you two raisinets. JK You know i love u man!

You are one sick deviated puppy Jay, must be the reason I like ya! :D

But .... OHHH! That mental image!!!:eek:

ROFLMAO!

8 players, wet conditions, no aces.

Ace Pot is up to $51.

The Saturday McClain Mini on 10-31-09 has been cancelled due to the SADC Camping Trip. Will resume the following Saturday.

Saturday Morning Mini at McClain Sign Up 9:15 AM Tee Off at 9:30 AM

Open $10.00
Am $6.00

Ace Pot starts at $65.00:eek:

LODGA FOOD DRIVE FRENZY

Date: 12/05/09 SATURDAY

Location: Live Oak!! Hole 23C across the pool house

Sign up latest 10:00 A.M.

Tee Off: 10:30 a.m.

Entry is: $5.00 OR Toiletries/Hygiene products,can donations up to $5.00 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE MORE DETAILS SOON!!!)


Raffle after the mini

Format still undecided (thinking of making a fun format)

Also, if anybody has any donations for raffle prizes please let us know, all proceeds also go to those families...


SADC and Jerry Lively were kind enough to cancel their Saturday mini and Traveling doubles for this... BIG THANK YOU TO BOTH!!!

This is for a very good cause, The City of Live Oak donates tons of food for lots of needy families and LODGA tries to donates as much as we can... The City of Live Oak always helps LODGA and all disc golfers with so much this is our way of giving back...

Hope everyone can make it!!


Thank you Baby...

13 Players

Open

1. Orlando P. 50 $24.00
1. Phil M. 50 $24.00
3. Jayson H. 53
4. Marcos C. 54
5. Brandon T. 55
6. Ernie H. 61

Am

1. Travis W. 58 $14.00
2. Jay K. 59 $10.00
3. Anthony 62 $4.00
4. Bryan C. 63
5. Justin C. 65
5. Dee D. 65
7. Steven W. 999

Ace Pot stands at $90.00:)

Next Saturdays mini on 12-5-09 has been cancelled so that everyone can support the Food Frenzy Charity Tourney at Live Oak. Check the LODGA Board for more details. We will resume minis on 12-12-09.

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12 Players

Open

1. Phil M. 53 $20.00
2. Brandon T. 58 $12.00
3. Dee D. 65
4. Orlando P. 66

Am

1. Brian D. 61 $14.00
2. Bryan C. 63 $7.00
2. Dave W. 63 $7.00
4. Jay K. 65
5. Justin 69
6. Chris D. 71
6. Jerry L. 71
8. James L. 76

There will be NO Saturday Morning Mini at McClain next weekend (01-09-10). We will be having a Work Day at McClain starting at 9:30 AM in preperation for the Ice Bowl. Please bring any tools (saws, branch clippers, trash bags, etc) that you have. We will only work until noonish. Hope to see you all out there.

HUGE Thanks goes out to Brandon Tull. I want to personally Thank You for your service to our country. Good Luck and Be Safe in Iraq. We'll see you when you get back.

This Saturday (1-16-10) Mini at McClain has been cancelled due to Nightmare @ Nani. So save your arm in the morning and bring it to Nani in the afternoon. Hope to see everyone there.

Is there going to be a mini on 02/13? I think I'll have the bag tags by then and we could do a preliminary disbursment then.

Yes, That will be the next and last mini before the Ice Bowl. Sounds good.

I am going to get with the McClain Course Pro tonight and discuss some issues at McClain. Gonna try and get the Parks and Rec to do this but if not:

We really need to get some kind of small trench dug to get the water off holes 2 and 3. I dug about a 20 ft one by myself with a shovel in about an hour. I figure if we can get about 10 people with shovels we could get it to drain into the creek bed behind #2's basket. Ground is pretty soft right now. I will be at McClain this weekend to see what else we can do. I'll let everyone know when we'll have a workday.

You give that course pro a stern taking to.:p
I know we don't have drainage problems at Nani.
The course pro there is doing an awesome job!:D

We played the full 18 hole layout at McClain this past Saturday. Hole #2 was a little soggy by the basket and 7 is a muddy mess just in front of the tee box. Other than that it played well.

Just throwing this idea out there...

In light of the fact that McClain is in so-so condition and the THC Throwdown is 2 weekends away, would anyone else like to move the Saturday mini to Boerne this weekend (3/27)?

I'm sure that some people would like the practice even if the temp holes aren't set up.

Just throwing this idea out there...

In light of the fact that McClain is in so-so condition and the THC Throwdown is 2 weekends away, would anyone else like to move the Saturday mini to Boerne this weekend (3/27)?

I'm sure that some people would like the practice even if the temp holes aren't set up.

There is also the $7/car park entry fee on the weekends.

That said, I am planning on maybe going out there on Sunday if you are interested.

I'm down. Maybe we can carpool up there to save on the entry.

Is that $7 fee gonna be in affect when we have the Throwdown?

Is that $7 fee gonna be in affect when we have the Throwdown?

Nope ... all you have to do is show them a disc on the day of the event and they'll let you pass right on through. There is a $2 park entry or greens fee for the tourney but it is included in the entry fee.

I didn't have to show them a disc (though they may have been on the seat next to me, but I think they were in the trunk), just told them I was there for the tournament and I was waved through.

This weekends Saturday Morning Mini at McClain has been cancelled due to the THC Throwdown. So get registered and get out to Boerne on Saturday. See you there!!!

Bad News
Tomorrow's mini (April 24, 2010) @ McClain is cancelled due to high grass. :(

Good News
There will be a mini @ Pearsall @ 10 AM tomorrow. :D
Layout unknown as it may be in the process of being mowed but we'll make it work.

Maybe the mangled remains of the discs I lost in the weeds will be recovered:mad:

Was McClain mowed?

I heard the "tried" to mow it Thursday, didn't know where to go and got 1-2 holes mowed.

On a sad note, the practice basket and hole 10's baskets where stolen :mad:.

On a sad note, the practice basket and hole 10's baskets where stolen :mad:.


It's so sad that people have to destroy something that brings so much fun to the community...

Any word from SAP&R on how long it'll take to replace those baskets?

Oh Yeah!!! And Jay K ACES #12 out at Pearsall!!! SUPER SWEET!!!

Saturday May 8, 2010 Mini Canceled due to high weeds.

I have to work tomorrow and will not be able to run the Saturday Morning Mini at McClain. Is anyone available to run it tomorrow? Let me know or I will post a sign at the course tonight that it is cancelled.

We are going camping this weekend and I will not be able to run this Saturday's Mini at McClain (6-26-10). Can someone cover it for me?

Hey Orlando, There is also a HOTT event at Kyle. Just a heads up

Hey Orlando, There is also a HOTT event at Kyle. Just a heads up

I know. I'm just gonna go ahead and cancel this Saurday's (6-26-10) Mini at McClain. I will announce at tonight's mini and also post a sign at the course. Also will send an email from the gmail account.

I am cancelling this Saturday's Morning Mini at McClain because I will be out of town. Attendance at the Saturday Minis has been really bad. Two weeks ago 0 players...last week 2 players. This is another reason I am just going to cancel it instead of having someone else run it. The next Saturday Mini will be scheduled for 7-24-10. I don't know if Saturday is just a bad day for minis or if it's too hot to play or if course conditions play a role.....BUT if attendance does not pick up soon. I will not continue to run Saturday Morning Minis at McClain. We could look at other options....Any Ideas???

I'm sure once that the weather and course get better the turnout will improve. Personally, I haven't been going because there seems to be something going on every saturday morning, either tournament or honeydo's ect..

On the other hand, anyone want to do something at live oak this saturday morning (assuming my hand is better by then)?

On the other hand, anyone want to do something at live oak this saturday morning (assuming my hand is better by then)?

Yes.

I am cancelling this Saturday's Morning Mini at McClain because I will be out of town. Attendance at the Saturday Minis has been really bad. Two weeks ago 0 players...last week 2 players. This is another reason I am just going to cancel it instead of having someone else run it. The next Saturday Mini will be scheduled for 7-24-10. I don't know if Saturday is just a bad day for minis or if it's too hot to play or if course conditions play a role.....BUT if attendance does not pick up soon. I will not continue to run Saturday Morning Minis at McClain. We could look at other options....Any Ideas???

Last weekend someone (I think it was Micah) had the idea to run one mini a month as a fundraiser for the add cash for the Fly Ink Open. Any objections to scheduling a rotating series of Doubles (similar to Jerry's Winter time Doubles) playing some unique layouts at area courses?

The twist I added to that idea was to use some different course layouts as a test for possible use in the final tournament. Can we throw that in the mix?

Also, 7/24 is LOSO so maybe the McClain mini is off for that weekend, too?

How does 9:00 on Saturday sound?

How does 9:00 on Saturday sound?

9 AM works for me. (I was going to suggest 7:00 AM)

The twist I added to that idea was to use some different course layouts as a test for possible use in the final tournament. Can we throw that in the mix?

No doubt! Thats a great idea. Potentially throwing from some new tee pads at McClain! Playing the final 9 safari layout at Live Oak!

7 is cool if you want to do both courses again.

7 is cool if you want to do both courses again.

I'm in.

i get my stitches out tomorrow so we'll see how well i can throw by then.

If anyone else is interested come on out ... we can do a mock mini or game of wolf or something.

I like 9 better but I'll do 7 if everyone else wants to get up at the ***-crack of dawn.

I like 9 better but I'll do 7 if everyone else wants to get up at the ***-crack of dawn.
If you want show up at 7:00, go to Live Oak.

If you want to show up at 9:00 -10:00, call first and meet us at UC.

Who replaced "***-crack" with "***-crack"?

Did it again! Thanks, Big Brother, for protecting us from ourselves.

So who's coming tomorrow???

So who's coming tomorrow???

Not sure. I think for sure its you, Corey, Micah, Dave & I. I posted a message on facebook for anyone to show up, maybe we get a mini mini out of it, or another big skins match, or something. We'll see how it plays out.

See y'all in 7 hours

Hopefully I didn't blow my wad a week early.

There will be NO Mini at McClain this Saturday 7-31-10. We will be playing the Saturday Morning Mini at Live Oak City Park. Meet at Hole #1 Pavillion. Open $10.00 Am $6.00. Sign Up by 9:15 Tee Off at 9:30. Spread the word.:D

See you there bird!

Where is the mini this weekend? McClain was mowed this week and is looking good. Its playing very true from the longs! Even 17 looks good.

Where is the mini this weekend? McClain was mowed this week and is looking good. Its playing very true from the longs! Even 17 looks good.

Speaking of mini. Last week we moved it to Live Oak and only had 6 players.:( Attendance has been almost non-existent. If attendance does not pick up in the next couple of weeks we will no longer have Saturday Morning Minis. I am not able to run the Saturday Mini tomorrow so if no one can run it then I will be forced to cancel it.

Saturday Morning Mini Cancelled 8-7-10. Don't forget the workday on Sunday 8-8-10 starting at 8:00 AM. Feel free to show up anytime after that time if you can't make it.

This Saturday, August 14th there will be a mini @ McClain. Sign up by 9:30. This will ne a Fly Ink Open fundraiser mini. We'll be doing random draw doubles, $10 gets you in. We'll be playing the new hole 4, new hole 6, & new hole 13 (short). As we continue to add new tee/pin positions we'll continue to schedule events at the course to play the new holes.

There will be NO Mini tomorrow (Saturday 8-21-10) because this weekend is the Gonzales Open which is part of the Alamo Disc Series.

Saturday Morning Mini at McClain (8-28-10).

Sign Up by 9:15 AM Tee Off at 9:30 AM

Open $10.00 Am $6.00

Tomorrow is the last day to get signed up and paid for the Ace Race so bring and extra $25.00 with you. You can also make some kind of arrangements with Scott Hougland or Brandon Tull if you need to. Gonna play Alternate Tee #4 in the morning.

This Saturday, September 4th there will be a mini @ McClain. Sign up by 9:15. This will be a Fly Ink Open fundraiser mini. We'll be doing random draw doubles, $10 gets you in. Come on out and help support the Fly Ink Open and get some practice for the Bryan McClain Open.

This weekend we'll be holding another Fly Ink Random Draw Doubles Fundraiser Mini. This week its Live Oak! We'll try to play one of the Fly Ink Layouts! Sign up by 9:15, Cost $10. Help spread the word.

where are yall meeting? hole 28? or by the pool house?

We are meeting at hole 28.

Where is the mini this week? McClain Open is less than 3 weeks away!

I think this week's mini is cancelled in lieu of the last chance mini @ UC.

in that case, does anyone want to play McClain on Saturday?

I think this week's mini is cancelled in lieu of the last chance mini @ UC.

That is correct. NO Mini at McClain this Saturday (9-25-10). Mini Cancelled.

Don't forget about the mini this Saturday @ McClain. Just so everyone is clear ...

Sign Up by 9:15 AM

Tee Off @ 9:30 AM

Come out and get some practice for the BMO!

This Saturday Morning Mini at McClain (10-23-10) is cancelled. Please support the mini at Live Oak on that day. See LODGA thread for more info.

So I'm clear... the Mini this Saturday (10-30-10) is at UC and it will be a Random Draw Doubles-Fly Ink Fundraiser, playing the Oh Say Can UC layout... 10am start, $10 entry.... possible singles round after? Am I correct?

Correct! See you in the morning!

We are having a workday at Bryan McClain Park on Saturday November 27, 2010. Gonna do some cleaning up for the Fly Ink Open. We'll get started at 9:00 AM. Please come out and help if you can.

What to bring? Gloves, lopers, shovels, chain saw, weedeater, trash bags, etc;. (I'll bring a push mower)

Hope you can make it out. See you there.:)

are the saturday morning minis still going on? i wouldn't be able to make it this weekend. but just wondering

Hey Jason, attendance at the Saturday Morning minis has been very low and sometimes no one shows up. It has been like that for a while and I have posted on here if it doesn't pick up we would look at cancelling them. Saturdays are just not good days for minis and on Sundays LODGA runs em at UC. Don't want to interfere with theirs. I will bring up this issue at the end of year meeting/mini.

Has there been any indication from regular players why attendance has declined?

Is it time of day or Saturday or the muddy condition of the course for weeks after it rains?

Has there been any indication from regular players why attendance has declined?

Is it time of day or Saturday or the muddy condition of the course for weeks after it rains?

I think the issue was that Nov - Dec was so busy with tourneys and all of the holidays fell on weekends that attendance was low. I'm confident that people are ready to start playing saturdays again.

Bird do you want to run a mini this Say? If not, I can do that this week.

I think the issue was that Nov - Dec was so busy with tourneys and all of the holidays fell on weekends that attendance was low. I'm confident that people are ready to start playing saturdays again.

Bird do you want to run a mini this Say? If not, I can do that this week.

"Speaking of mini. Last week we moved it to Live Oak and only had 6 players. Attendance has been almost non-existent. If attendance does not pick up in the next couple of weeks we will no longer have Saturday Morning Mini"

I posted that back in August and attendance was the same before that. We could propose several things to do with minis at the meeting.

In the cities I've lived in, here's what I've found with regards to successful weekly minis:

1. Play best disc doubles - always. This keeps things moving and doubles is less discouraging for newbies. It also helps your mental game by giving you a partner to think through risk reward scenarios. I think McClain is a great doubles course for this.
2. Pair up "A" players with "B" players randomly. This is how people learn. If there are too many "A" players, "A" pairs get a 2 stroke penalty. If too many "B" players, the "B" pair gets a 2 stroke bonus - same strokes apply for an "A" or "B" Cali player.
3. Make it cheap ($3 or $5 for each person) and pay out 100%. The money should simply be motivation for people to keep trying. $10 can get people to take minis too seriously.
4. Optional $1 ace pot or CTP playoff with no carry over. Ending with a CTP means everyone has a chance at cash.

If the objective of weekly minis is to promote the sport and strengthen the disc golf community this formula is what I've seen work well.

In the cities I've lived in, here's what I've found with regards to successful weekly minis:

1. Play best disc doubles - always. This keeps things moving and doubles is less discouraging for newbies. It also helps your mental game by giving you a partner to think through risk reward scenarios. I think McClain is a great doubles course for this.
2. Pair up "A" players with "B" players randomly. This is how people learn. If there are too many "A" players, "A" pairs get a 2 stroke penalty. If too many "B" players, the "B" pair gets a 2 stroke bonus - same strokes apply for an "A" or "B" Cali player.
3. Make it cheap ($3 or $5 for each person) and pay out 100%. The money should simply be motivation for people to keep trying. $10 can get people to take minis too seriously.
4. Optional $1 ace pot or CTP playoff with no carry over. Ending with a CTP means everyone has a chance at cash.

If the objective of weekly minis is to promote the sport and strengthen the disc golf community this formula is what I've seen work well.

Thanks for the comments Lisle. Just to play devils advocate ...

I don't like doubles every week, I like to play solo as golf is a solo sport mostly. Maybe every other week to keep it fresh?

I am against segmenting players and assigning teams based on that. I am in favor of pure random draw doubles.

I am not really worried about costs. $3 is too cheap and isn't worth peoples time. I personally like $10, all fees included. It makes change easier too.

I don't like optional ace pots or CTPs for the ace that same day. Big Ace Pots are the single best way to get players out. That is noticed everytime it gets over $100 players start showing up more and more. Plus that's a benefit of being an SADC current member, you get all of the ace pot and not just that day's ace pot.

Let's keep this dialog going to get the best possible format.

We can also do a traveling mini. The traveling doubles seemed to work out fine. We could alternate singles and doubles at different courses. We would need multiple TD's on this one. I couldn't do it on my own with my new hours at work.

I think our Wednesday night mini's do a good job of catering to newbies. For me, minis fill the competitive void on weekends where I am not playing a tournament

The idea of having the minis travel is a good one, especially with our series going on. What do you think about having the minis at the course of the next upcoming tournament? It gives the locals the advantage come tournament time of having played semi competetive rounds at the course that the tournament will be held at. For example, McClain until ice bowl, Boerne at least a couple of times before the THC, Pearsall before the SA Open ect. The key to making it work is having it planned far in advance. I know that I would like to play a mini at a course that is having an upcoming tournament. This may also draw more people from out of town to play the mini's who are planning on playing the tournaments. Thoughts?

Weds. Mini's have a nice turn out because of the format of the round. Short holes makes the round run really quick. I like the Weds. mini's but it really only helps my short game. Maybe a Putting League would be a way to get help get the Newbies and Rec players more involved with Disc Golf as a whole.

Traveling mini's sounds likea great idea. Having them at the course where the next event is gonna be held sounds like it would draw more people. The thing that holds me back from driving 45 min over to LO or UC is the $ on gas. I really need to have a chance to make the $ back that I spend in gas.

Doubles... I am for a random draw Dubz but I also like the Pro/Am Dubz that Lisle mentioned. I want to get better and by playing with Lisle, Phil, Marcos, Scott, etc. I see different things that make me open my mind to different options. I try to play with any and all newbies I see at Nani because I am trying to promote SADC. I find that by teaching any little thing that I know makes me a better player.

The biggest argument I hear from people is "I don't feel I am ready to play in a tournament" (even minis). How do you break that mentality?

Weds. Mini's have a nice turn out because of the format of the round. Short holes makes the round run really quick. I like the Weds. mini's but it really only helps my shorts game. Maybe a Putting League would be a way to get help get the Newbies and Rec players more involved with Disc Golf as a whole.

The Wednesday mini probably has a better turnout because of what has been said before, they are quick and easy to play. They are also at the end of the day and people come after work and are able to forget about the office for a short time before the next day.

Saturday mini's have a whole slue of minor problems for the disc golf community, but one of those minor problems for us as a community is of major importance for the player and family. Those range from having a day to work around the house, ie honey dew chores, family outings, other disc golf tournaments, work, many work on Saturdays during the day, and for some, just plain ol' rest.

Abilene has both a Saturday and Sunday mini. Both are played in the afternoon with Saturday being singles and Sunday being doubles. Both are well attended. I think they have success because of the late start.




Traveling mini's sounds likea great idea. Having them at the course where the next event is gonna be held sounds like it would draw more people. The thing that holds me back from driving 45 min over to LO or UC is the $ on gas. I really need to have a chance to make the $ back that I spend in gas.

Traveling minis sound like a great idea.

Doubles... I am for a random draw Dubz but I also like the Pro/Am Dubz that Lisle mentioned. I want to get better and by playing with Lisle, Phil, Marcos, Scott, etc. I see different things that make me open my mind to different options. I try to play with any and all newbies I see at Nani because I am trying to promote SADC. I find that by teaching any little thing that I know makes me a better player.

You need to have some time for doubles play. As Rick said. playing with the big guys is priceless, The PRO/AM doubles are the best. When I started playing and I got to play with Brian Schmidt, Chris Himing, Big Bird, and others from that era, I learned so much. We need to do that for the next generation. I even got to play on a card at LO with Scott Stokely for a tournament. Random every now and then is fun, but we have gotten too far away from the PRO/AM that we don't have the newbies coming out to play very often.

I also go out a shoot a round by myself and then end up playing with others and having a great time. How many times do we do that and spread the good KARMA? I remember the first time that I played LO and it was just 18 holes. Calvin Smith was 2 holes ahead of me and watched me play to catch up. WOW, to watch him handle a disc and throw several different ones while I played with just a DX Scorpion. I thought I was special when he let me throw several of his discs and use one of his putters. For 16 holes, there was nobody else on that course.



The biggest argument I hear from people is "I don't feel I am ready to play in a tournament" (even minis). How do you break that mentality?

The PRO/AM doubles is what did it for me and then when we did have a singles mini, PROs and AMS were paired every other singles mini. I know the PROS don't like this NOW and I have heard it too many times, but it is how the newbies learn and get the encouragement that they need. I guess I was just fortunate that I came along at a time that others put aside their pride and taught us how to play.

Sorry for the long post, just my 2 cents worth.

Bird do you want to run a mini this Say? If not, I can do that this week.

I won't be able to run this Saturday's Mini at McClain. I have to watch my Son.:) If you can do it...that would be great.

Thanks for the insite Coach!

The newbies are the key to making Disc Golf bigger in San Antonio and surrounding areas. Not everyone wants to be a PDGA tournament player but I think there is enough competitive spirit in everyone to want to get better than the people you normaly play with.

I won't be able to run this Saturday's Mini at McClain. I have to watch my Son.:) If you can do it...that would be great.

Get a jogging stroller. They roll great around the course with little guy inside and then we he is old enough to walk, BEER CART!!!!!!!!

Just be careful you don't drop him (or the beer) in the amoeba water climbing the cliffside at #5 :D

Why dont we try to run some saturday afternoon minis... Like 12:30 start and see how the outcome is. After the superbowl is over and football season is done!!! I would be happy to run them if I dont have the Kids. If it works out good we might even be able to have 2 minis on saturdays.. Morning mini..Afternoon mini..Who knows... More mini... More money for the club!!:D

i've read on facebook... i know i know... some where in austin is running flex start minis. i see a lot of people showing up at all times of the day.

Flex start minis??:confused:That sounds like a hot mess to me. And you would have to devote alot of time to your Saturday. Lets say they were 9:30 to 1:00. You would have to be there by 9:15 and stay tell....Hmmm...3:30 If your lucky. 6hrs every saturday would kill who ever is running it... Or get them devorced!!:eek: And then..... when do you pay the winners? at the next mini?? Sure it makes it nice for the players..Real nice! But I know I would not be able to run one... Just sayin.

Flex start minis??:confused:That sounds like a hot mess to me. And you would have to devote alot of time to your Saturday. Lets say they were 9:30 to 1:00. You would have to be there by 9:15 and stay tell....Hmmm...3:30 If your lucky. 6hrs every saturday would kill who ever is running it... Or get them devorced!!:eek: And then..... when do you pay the winners? at the next mini?? Sure it makes it nice for the players..Real nice! But I know I would not be able to run one... Just sayin.

The flex start mini in Austin are paying out the same day. You can play at 1 pm and not get payed out until 7 pm. I have been playing them but only for the ace pot's. Flex starts are okay if you live local but stink if you drive in.

My group played McClain today and there were a bunch of trees around hole 3's tee box marked with pink plastic ribbon. Anybody know what that's about?

Greg

They are doing some construction at McClain. Those trees are not to be removed, they where just surveyed.

The Saturday Morning Mini at McClain on 1-29-11 has been cancelled because LODGA is having their annual meeting tomorrow.

Thanks, Bird, I appreciate that.:)

Bird you running a mini on Saturday? If not, I will. I'll be there Saturday morn anyway as I have to mark the new tee pads for SAPAR!

Bird you running a mini on Saturday? If not, I will. I'll be there Saturday morn anyway as I have to mark the new tee pads for SAPAR!

Was planning on it but found out last night I have to work Saturday. Looks like I'll probably be working every Saturday till the end of the month. 6 day work week.:( I can't run it this weekend.

Jeff and I were thinking of getting some Dubz practice in on Saturday. Anyone want to hook up with their Ice Bowl partner and play Dubz instead of singles?

i'm not playing ice bowl, but i'm definately down for doubles

I'll be running the mini tomorrow Feb 5 @ McClain. Come out and we'll see what people want to play (doubles or singles). We'll delay the start until 11 AM tomorrow to allow for the ice to melt to make driving safer. Come on out!

Saturday Morning Mini at McClain 2-19-11

Open $10.00
Am $6.00

Sign Up by 9:15 AM
Tee Off at 9:30 AM

Don't let your partner down. Come get some practice in before the Ice Bowl. See you there.;)

Saturday Morning Mini at McClain 2-19-11

Open $10.00
Am $6.00

Sign Up by 9:15 AM
Tee Off at 9:30 AM

Don't let your partner down. Come get some practice in before the Ice Bowl. See you there.;)

Hey Bird, what time do y'all usually finish the mini... The LOLO's will be there at noon to get some practice in for Ice Bowl want to make sure we don't get in the way of the mini...

Thanks

Hey Bird, what time do y'all usually finish the mini... The LOLO's will be there at noon to get some practice in for Ice Bowl want to make sure we don't get in the way of the mini...

Thanks

Usually out of there by noon.

I'll be running the mini again this Saturday. Sign up by 9:15, Tee of @ 9:30.

This is the last Saturday mini I can run as I'll be out of town (World Dubz) next weekend and then starting the Wednesday minis thereafter. Is anyone willing to step up and run the Saturday mini? Just think, you can ctonrol the format and the time. Let me or Orlando know if you are interested.

Also, SAPAR has started working on the McClain improvments so the course may be a little tore up as they are doing the work. Nothing that should impact your ability to play. Just an FYI so people don't freak when they see the course and bobcats out there and the like.

I'll be running the mini again this Saturday. Sign up by 9:15, Tee of @ 9:30.

This is the last Saturday mini I can run as I'll be out of town (World Dubz) next weekend and then starting the Wednesday minis thereafter. Is anyone willing to step up and run the Saturday mini? Just think, you can ctonrol the format and the time. Let me or Orlando know if you are interested.

Also, SAPAR has started working on the McClain improvments so the course may be a little tore up as they are doing the work. Nothing that should impact your ability to play. Just an FYI so people don't freak when they see the course and bobcats out there and the like.

I will run them when I can....I too play tourneys and sometimes work on weekends:mad: but I will when I can. Dosent Marcos have weekends off???;)

Yes Marcos has weekends off, but I plan on playing a ton of out of town tournaments soon so I wouldn't want to commit to running a mini if I would have to find someone to cover it at least 2 times a month. I'll be more than happy to help run them when I can, but I can't commit to it long term.

I will be running the mini on Saturday, March 21. 10:00am start. $10 pro $6am. 100% payout. See you there.

This Saturday's mini will be at Pearsall in prep for the SA Open.

Sign up by 9:45, Tee Off at 10:00.

Man.. I don't know if I can make it... I'll see....

Good idea. I'll be there

are these minis still going on?