Ok the flying solo open will be a 2 round 1 day tournament to be held in Temple Texas. more details to follow.

any idea which course or both? assuming there is only lions and that 5th st course, im not sure of any others...

plan is to have headquarters at lions. We will play 5th street first then lions for the afternoon round. if we have more players then holes then we will have ams play lions first then 5th. and open the opposite.

sounds great!

Will this be a PDGA sanctioned event?

not sure yet on sanctioning as I still dont know what that will get me other then paying them $2 a head for ratings and points. Does it matter to you if it is sanctioned or not? will always listen to the players.

Doesn't matter either way. Here's some of what you might get though:

Benefits of Program: Charity Events:� $50 Sanctioning Fee � $50 Proof of Insurance (if needed) *** Application must be received a minimum of 45 days prior to the event! *** � $2 PDGA per player fee is donated to the event charity and must be matched by the event � A min. of 25% of entry fees must be donated to event charity in addition to $2 PDGA per player fee. � $10 non-current member fee is waived or may be charged by the TD and donated to the event charity along with the $2 PDGA per Player fee (matched by event) and 25% of entry fees. � Event charity must be a 501(c)(3) entity

I don't know how many non-PDGA members show up, but charging them $10 or $5 and letting that go to the charity could be a good thing.

A little sorry the Rivery won't get the love it did last year from your parents but I'll be willing to make the drive to Temple sanctioned or not.

As a PDGA member, sanctioning is definitely a plus for me when looking at tournaments to play. Not to say that I wouldn't play if not sanctioned.

I'd like it to be sanctioned... an extra 2 bucks is totally worth getting the ratings and points

If I'm donating my entry fee to a good players pack then I don't care about getting a rating. But if the player pack sucks then I would rather get rated then nothing.

John - my understanding (and I could be wrong, & this may have changed) is that in order to qualify for the PDGA "Charity" program you have to have a 501c3 charity. Neither the club nor this event has a 501c3. We're looking into it as a club, but in the past the expense has outweighed the perceived benefit. With this being a no frills kind of event - in that we REALLY do give everything we can to Chance - I think a players pack would be a waste of time, $, & your closet space - I mean really how many bags of scwhag do we need each year to feel like we're getting our fair share from disc golf? Not to say I don�t want it sanctioned also � it was my only win last year� :confused:

The event can qualify under the Competition Endowment Program as long as you donate to any 501c3 charity. The club doesn't have to have 501c3 status.

the donations go to my nephews college fund so that is not a 501C3 charity.. I will see what I can do about sanctioning. but for sure there is no players packs unless someone wants to donate me a bunch of stuff to give away. Like Laura said this is a charity event that benefits my nephew who lost his father my brother over 5 years ago. :(

Have you decided on sanctioning yet, I too would like to see it sanctioned. Thanks

most likely it will be a 1 day C-tier

Is this doubles :D

maybe the friday bight before :eek: :D

this will be a 1 day C-tier event

Great news Chris! Anything we need to do to get the Temple club on board with us? I've got a few e mails if you wanna get them on local sponsorship & corse prep. I'll can send an e mail if you want.

already taken care of. and they also already have a pavillion for us and the city is very excited. thanks

Wow!! in Temple, I can't wait for this one :cool:Sign me up I'm SO THERE!!! :)

Temple News (http://www.ci.temple.tx.us/index.asp?NID=831)

breaking news. Ed Coffey FSO assistant TD will be running doubles on Friday May 29 flex start 3:30-5:00 on the lions course 21 hole layout.

cost will be:
Pros $32 with $30 going to payout and $2 going to the charity

AMS $22 with $20 going to payout and $2 going to the charity

Is there a players list? :D:Dyes I'm making a post :)

entries are starting to come in for this one.

Hey all... I am looking for Chile regarding this tourney.... Can someone tell him he has a PM

Thanks

Baby

i sent you his cell #

we will have a basket in the raffle and a traveler sport in the silent auction. DONT MISS OUT...

will the sidewalk and or sidewalk and beyound be OB at 5th street?
Would make for a challenging course

we will play it howeever Joey ant the Temple guys do now. Joey is making scorecards with the OB.

online registration is now availible for the flying solo..

http://www.discnation.com/Flying-Solo-Memorial-Open-p-17591.html

courses are looking awesome

courses are looking awesome

Yes they are. SeeWhere and I went up this past saturday morning to help with clean up and ob marking....We only got to do a little before the rains hit, but the city had some kids out there with bags and gloves picking up trash all over the course. So needless to say, it looked great (Lions). Did not make it over to 5th Street course, but I'm sure the Temple boys have it going on there as well............Only 2-people signed up so far?? From what I have heard from Temple guy's its going to be close to 100 players before all is said and done, and its for a great cause.............Chance Ware!! Hope to see all there...

Hey Chris, will you have a map of the courses and ob's this Wednesday? Just in case I get up there since I've never played the courses yet!

yes look here


http://www.ci.temple.tx.us/index.aspx?NID=830

also let me know when you plan on playing

ok folks this one is going to be huge. allot of folks telling me they will be there. hope to update players list today or tomorrow.

A lot of folks have said they haven't played Temple courses yet. Come up Friday 5/29 for Dubs at Lions to check it out. They really are some sweet courses. The Temple Club has it going on. Thanks Joey and the entire TDGA for hosting this great cause.

Stacey and I are planning to make this event. Had a great time playing FSO last year. Are there any Open Ladies signed up yet?

Talked with Mel last night, & it sounds like she's in - that makes 3 including Stacey. Will talk with Shanon & see what's up with her. PJ is prob out, Mitch usually plays this one.

players list
http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=9201 (http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=9201)


also Grimmley Kitty will add $100 to all ace hit this saturday. player gets $50 more and the Charity gets $50. THANK YOU Gimmley



and have you heard I got 3 baskets to give away all on 1 day so come get some...

bring plenty of bug spray mosquitoes are bad this year

Chris, I'm almost 100% sure I'll play Saturday. Back was much better today. I will go to Temple Friday and warm up and play a few holes and see how it feels. If something happens and I can't play, don't refund the money(since it is for a good charity) but put the entire amount into the charity. Again I'm almost sure I'll play but if something happens I'll let you know Friday Eve. LT

ok thanks LT see you friday in Temple. I dont think there is friday skins as the coffey's will be in Temple as well

The Double R Disc Golf Club cabinet has voted to have a $250 ace pot for all current club members (both rounds) @ the Flying Solo this Saturday in Temple. This is in addition to the Grimmley Kitty ace challenge ($50 to player, $50 to Chance) & the $5 per person ace pot for the event. Not a current Double R Disc Golf Club member? $25 to join (includes club t shirt & member tag), $10 to renew (no shirt or tag - member tag may be available for $5 if it was ordered). See Edman or Lala to check club status or renew/join Friday @ doubles or Sat early. Not current - no club ace - no questions.

Hey Neal, Keith, Ken, we have enough for a Grandmaster Div. We'll have to let Chris know early in the morning! Carroll, you old enough yet?

oh quit!
Just play masters and get over it.......puTT all this effort in playing good and not trying to make a one card of GM

Vinnie's right........lets just go get them young bucks and have fun......besides LT, your not going to cash anyway!! He He He He...Just joking Larry, we will just have to "step our game up"....and with almost 20-masters, the payout for the winner could be a car payment or a small vacation, or a taxi back from Temple.....

Is that why you don't play open now?

Swing :D:)

We raised $140 with the My Carrol side bet challenge. Thank you to all who wagered with me and donated:

Keith
Jerry
Ed
James
Martin
Matty
JD
Payton
LT
C Ware
M Ware
Mitch
JAB
Matt
Lala
Blake
Tony

I will start the challenge earlier next year and maybe we can raise even more!
Thanks to the Ware family and the Temple Disc Golf Club for a great tourney!

Thank you Mike that was fun... and Thank you to the DRAGONS in attendance and the ones behind the scenes that support this event and help me stay somewhat sane..