I have been giving some thought to the idea of having an Ace Race at Knob Hill.
In years past we have had the Discraft Ace Race. It appears that this year nobody is going to step up and run it. However with Knobulus Maximus coming up I would like to try to generate some funds. The funding comes easy for our other events since Jerry puts on those awesome course championship fundraisers.

I was thinking having two rounds from the red tees to the �A� Pins. We are planning to have some signage soon for the red tees. It would be nice to get these in before the Ace Race and Knobulus. I still have to check the calendar to find a good date. Cost would be $20 and 50% would go to the winner and the other 50% to the event. We can have CTPs and raffle prizes also. Go ahead and vote on the poll. If enough people show an interest, we can make it happen

I'm in if its the discraft ace race.

Me too. Only if it's the official discraft ace race would I play.

I'm too focused on Knobulus to deal with a Discraft Ace Race also. I checked it out and the discs need to be pre-ordered, this causes a variety of hurdles that I am not willing to deal with. Someone else would need to run it. I would like to see it happen, anybody willing to raise their hand???

Funding never comes easy :)

Takes lots of sponsors along with the help of the Course Championships.


But it would be nice to see the ace race again in the burgh. Though part of the joy is paying the $15 for the 2 discraft discs as well as getting all the great prizes that they send.

If you would like to raise money for Knobulus Maximus, perhaps we can make our next Knob Hill Monthly $15 with the $5 going to the Knobulus Maximus along with the $2 PFDS fee donated to the event as well? It might only raise $100, but it's a start.

What other ways can get some added cash to Knobulus Maximus?

Is anyone planning one yet? If not, is it cool with everyone if Tim, Katie and I set one up for Schenley?

Thoughts...

I planned to do one at Knob to help raise some of the added cash for Knobulus. Go for it though.

Do it at Schenley. I'm in!

Do it at Schenley. I'm in!

I agree...Schenley would be ideal

Everyone - mark your calendars for Sunday, September 12 for the 2010 Discraft Ace Race to be held at Schenley Park. The event will begin at 10am - tournament HQ will be the Overlook Pavilion - below the 3rd basket/4th tee. I will make an announcement shortly announcing the start of pre-registration for the event.

The player package:

Guaranteed to be at least twice the value of your entry fee! The player pack in 2009 included two identical Discraft discs, plus a SuperColor mini and a premium ballcap. A $55 value!

For general information about what the Ace Race is, take a look at this page - http://discgolfacerace.com/index.html.

Hope that everyone will be able to participate!

-mark

Do you plan to make people preregister so that we don't end up with too many player packages again? I think you need to close registration about a week in advance to be able to get the player packs in time.

Do you plan to make people preregister so that we don't end up with too many player packages again? I think you need to close registration about a week in advance to be able to get the player packs in time.

Yes - pre-registration is underway - I will begin promoting this at upcoming league events. Scott - If you would like to volunteer to collect entry fees from people at monthly events - that would be appreciated.

Where can we go to pre register for the ace race? Is there a website or do we just have to get the money to someone in the PFDS?

Mark should make up a registration form and get it to Dave Olcott so that he can put it on the PFDS website.

Below is the registration form that you can print out and complete. You can return this to me (Mark Prestopnik), Tim or Katie Stouden, or Scott Hartle along with your $25 entry fee (cash only).

You can also access the form via this webpage - http://discgolfacerace.com/downloads/2010reg.pdf

If you have any questions or concerns, please email me at [email protected]

Thanks for your interest in the 2010 Discraft Ace Race - this should be a really fun event with tons of ace opportunities (we'll be throwing from the Red Tees!)

Do you plan on having Dave set up something on the PFDS site or giving an address to mail these to? It may help get more people to the event.

Yes - I sent the information to Dave last night, and asked that he post it on the PFDS website.

I am considering possibilities for mailing in entries using either money orders or perhaps PayPal. I do not want people mailing me cash.

Hey Everyone - The following information was posted on PFDS.org in promotion of the Ace Race:

When: 9 am Sunday, September 12 @ Schenley Park. Tournament HQ is the Overlook Pavilion (across from the #3 basket/#4 tee).

Format: Two rounds of 18 holes, one throw per hole per player.

Course layout: Red tees will be used, throwing to a mix of A,B, and C pin locations.

Entry fee: $25 (please include the registration form when submitting your entry)
(Pay cash to Mark Prestopnik, Tim or Katie Stouden, Scott Hartle)

or mail a check (include the registration form) to:

Mark Prestopnik
1006 Sarah Street
Apartment 2
Pittsburgh, PA 15203

(Please do not mail cash)

Player package:

- two new Ace Race prototype discs
- one premium hat
- one Supercolor Ace Race mini
- one sticker
- one die-cast, heavy duty, chrome finish bag tag <--NEW
Total player pack value: $67!

Rules of play: Players are required to use the player package discs, and only these discs. If a disc is lost, the player has the option of using the second disc from the package. Only one throw per player per hole. All players should have their own scorecards and mark "A" for aces (a hole-in-one) and "M" for holes on which they hit metal. After all players in the group have thrown, discs are picked up and the group moves directly to the next tee. Players keep their scorecards for round two, using the next line on the card to record the round. The player with the most aces after 36 holes is declared the winner. In case of ties, the number of metal hits is used as a tie breaker. If a tie persists, a closest to the pin contest is then used to determine the event winner.

Prize package: Grand prize is a Discraft merchandise package, including a bag and ten new discs.

More questions? See the Discraft Ace Race 2010 frequently asked questions page, or contact Mark Prestopnik - [email protected] Please also RSVP on Facebook for the 2010 Ace Race & encourage your friends to sign up! Thanks!

Mark

i'm sorry i mailed cash, what should I do??

When: 9 am Sunday, September 12 @ Schenley Park.

Same day as the first regular season Steelers game?!? (@ 1PM vs. Atlanta) http://www.pdga.com/discussion/images/icons/icon13.gif http://www.pdga.com/discussion/images/icons/icon13.gif http://www.pdga.com/discussion/images/icons/icon13.gif

That is why it starts at 9. So we can all race home dangerously in time to watch the game.

So much for my proposal of a non-sanctioned "super-class" round following the Ace Race! :rolleyes:

I'd be willing to stay after and throw some lids.

When is the deadline for registration to guarantee a players pack and participation?

Right now, there is not a deadline set, but that I imagine it will be around the last week of august.

If you have not heard yet, you can use $30 PFDS disc credit to lock in your entry for the ace race. This is a chance for you to use up that disc credit that you have been stockpiling.

. If you have not heard yet, you can use $30 PFDS disc credit to lock in your entry for the ace race. This is a chance for you to use up that disc credit that you have been stockpiling.

Great Idea!!!

From Discraft Ace Race Home Page:

The 2010 Ace Race prototype is a fast, overstable midrange. It has good speed for a mid, longer glide than you'll expect, and a medium strong finish. When you turn it over it will always come back unless you really torque it. Will hold a line in a moderate to strong headwind.

*SIGN UP PLEASE within the next 2 weeks - SO WE KNOW HOW MANY PLAYER PACKS TO ORDER*

I'd go if it was at knob hill. I just don't like schenley.

Just a reminder everyone the Ace Race Registration deadline is 1 week from today.

2010 Discraft Ace Race

When: 9 am Sunday, September 12 @ Schenley Park. Tournament HQ is the Overlook Pavilion (across from the #3 basket/#4 tee).

Format: Two rounds of 18 holes, one throw per hole per player.

Course layout: Red tees will be used, throwing to a mix of A,B, and C pin locations.

Entry fee: $25 (or $30 PFDS Disc Credit)
(Pay cash to Mark Prestopnik, Tim or Katie Stouden, Scott Hartle) or mail a check to:
Mark Prestopnik
1006 Sarah Street
Apartment 2
Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Player package:
- two new Ace Race prototype discs
- one premium hat
- one Supercolor Ace Race mini
- one sticker
- one die-cast, heavy duty, chrome finish bag tag <--NEW
Total player pack value: $67!

Rules of play: Players are required to use the player package discs, and only these discs. If a disc is lost, the player has the option of using the second disc from the package. Only one throw per player per hole. All players should have their own scorecards and mark "A" for aces (a hole-in-one) and "M" for holes on which they hit metal. After all players in the group have thrown, discs are picked up and the group moves directly to the next tee. Players keep their scorecards for round two, using the next line on the card to record the round. The player with the most aces after 36 holes is declared the winner. In case of ties, the number of metal hits is used as a tie breaker. If a tie persists, a closest to the pin contest is then used to determine the event winner.
Prize package: Grand prize is a Discraft merchandise package, including a bag and ten new discs.

More questions? See the Discraft Ace Race 2010 frequently asked questions page, or contact Mark Prestopnik - [email protected] Please also RSVP on Facebook for the 2010 Ace Race & encourage your friends to sign up! Thanks!

Mark

I'd go if it was at knob hill. I just don't like schenley.

There's more ace runs at Schenley! :)

There's more ace runs at Schenley! :)

The Ace Race can be contested on ANY course; you just use temporary tees to make every hole an aceable 140-290 feet long. I've played Ace Races on world class courses similar to Moraine and Deer Lakes but temporary tees were used on the pro par four and pro par five holes to make them aceable. Actually, in some cases it made more sense to use a temporary basket location instead of a temporary tee. For example, if you used Moraine I might put a portable basket at the landing area on hole#12 instead of a temporary tee at the landing area and playing through the woods up to the A pin - the former would just be a much more exciting ace run. At Deer Lakes, I might do the same with a portable at the bottom of the hill on hole#3 - think of how cool an ace run that would be! :cool:

Most players however would still prefer however to use concrete tee pads instead of temporary (natural) tees, so I think that is why you see most Ace Races at shorter courses where few temporary tees are needed.

From the desk of Mark Prestopnik

2010 Discraft Ace Race


*ATTENTION - TODAY IS THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE!
Wednesday, August 25*

When: 9 am Sunday, September 12 @ Schenley Park. Tournament HQ is the Overlook Pavilion (across from the #3 basket/#4 tee).

Format: Two rounds of 18 holes, one throw per hole per player.

Course layout: Red tees will be used, throwing to a mix of A,B, and C pin locations.

Entry fee: $25 (or $30 PFDS Disc Credit)
(Pay cash to Mark Prestopnik, Tim or Katie Stouden, Scott Hartle) or mail a check to:
Mark Prestopnik
1006 Sarah Street
Apartment 2
Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Player package: - two new Ace Race prototype discs
- one premium hat
- one Supercolor Ace Race mini- one sticker
- one die-cast, heavy duty, chrome finish bag tag <--NEW
Total player pack value: $67!

Rules of play: Players are required to use the player package discs, and only these discs. If a disc is lost, the player has the option of using the second disc from the package. Only one throw per player per hole. All players should have their own scorecards and mark "A" for aces (a hole-in-one) and "M" for holes on which they hit metal. After all players in the group have thrown, discs are picked up and the group moves directly to the next tee. Players keep their scorecards for round two, using the next line on the card to record the round. The player with the most aces after 36 holes is declared the winner. In case of ties, the number of metal hits is used as a tie breaker. If a tie persists, a closest to the pin contest is then used to determine the event winner.
Prize package: Grand prize is a Discraft merchandise package, including a bag and ten new discs.

More questions? See the Discraft Ace Race 2010 frequently asked questions page, or contact Mark Prestopnik - [email protected] Please also RSVP on Facebook for the 2010 Ace Race & encourage your friends to sign up! Thanks!

Mark


Please sign up tonight at the Schenley Wednesday League or contact Presto to RSVP your spot!

Okay - The order has been submitted to Discraft for the ace race.....since there was a lot of hemming and hawing regarding participation, I ordered a handful of extra player packs. These will be available on a first come first paid basis...get a hold of me, get me the $ and you can lock down one of the spots.

-mark

Update: There are 4 spots left in the field for the ace race. The first to contact me and reserve their spot will get in.

[email protected]

The field for the 2010 Discraft Ace Race at Schenley Park (9am Sunday) is now filled (50 participants)! There will be no additional player packs available, so please do not show up to the event expecting to participate unless you have registered.

I look forward to seeing everyone there on Sunday. Arrive to the park early so you can get accustomed to the new disc. Tournament HQ is at the Overlook Pavilion, across from hole #3's basket!

-mark

Mark,

Thanks to you and your crew for running this year's event. I had a blast! :)

Who won?

The 2010 Discraft Ace Race was contested at Schenley Park on Sunday, September 12. Participants played 2 rounds of 20 holes (18+practice+alternate). There was a total of 16 aces struck by 52 players, and a whole bunch of metal hits. Robin White came out victorious in the end, logging 2 aces and 3 metal hits. Robin won in a CTP throw off against 2nd place finisher, Chris Lachendro, who also had 2 aces and 3 metals. Other participants who received a prize for tying for 3rd place included Tim Stouden, Michael Dropcho, and Dave Barie, each having 1 ace and 3 metal hits. Jenn Johnstone also received a prize for the best women�s finish with 2 metal hits.
Thanks to Tim and Katie Stouden for helping out in planning the Ace Race! Also thanks to Dave Kuhrt, Ken Johnson, and Will Graves for helping out on Event day making everything run smoothly � I couldn�t have done it without all of your help!
Here are the results for all those hitting at least 1 metal.

2010 Discraft Ace Race @ Schenley Park

9-12-10 @ 9am

Aces Metal
*White, Robin 2 3
Lachendro, Chris 2 3
Barie, Dave 1 3
Dropcho, Michael 1 3
Stouden, Tim 1 3
Kazmierczak, Connor 1 2
Kunkle, Tim 1 2
Rosier, Matt 1 2
Deily, Josh 1 1
Kuhrt, Dave 1 1
Pollak, Bob 1 1
Samuelson, Dave 1 1
Hosek, Ron 1
Lang, Corey 1
Clark, KB 4
Heintzleman, Scott 4
Hoolahan, Ben 4
Prestopnik, Mark 3
Stehura, Aaron 3
Whittington, Red 3
Bajema, Jacob 2
Bolen, Sean 2
Johnstone, Jenn 2
Muchicko, Dave 2
Paylo, Chad 2
Shaw, Tim 2
Wilps, Matt 2
Yoder, Nathan 2
Clark, Homer 1
Foley, Tim 1
Gotcher, Jerry 1
Hartle, Scott 1
Householder, Eric 1
Kazmierczak, Bruce 1
Markel, Steve 1
Murphy, Tim 1
Olcott, Sid 1
Schaeffer, Corey 1
Stouden, Katie 1
Walker, Dave 1
Yoder, Jason 1

*Winner in CTP throwoff

2010 prototype approved, named

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Players agree that this disc is a great fit between the Wasp and the Drone, and several players suggested the name Hornet. We thought that was a winner, so welcome to the hive, Hornet!

The disc is now approved for PDGA tournament play, and Ace Race copies are legal. Please spread to the word to your players.

Hornet will be released to the general public soon; we plan on running the production version in Z plastic with a max weight of 178 grams. Lower weights down to 150 may be possible.

The ESP (Ace Race) version has been given a stability rating of 2.0.