2010 Patapsco Picnic Am C Tier

Presented by DISC OUTFITTERS (http://www.discoutfitters.com)

We�re excited to host our first AM Picnic. Last years unsanctioned event was a great opportunity for players to get a taste of the Pro Picnic at a low entry fee. If you�re not playing the following week, this is a good chance to test your skills against one of Maryland�s most challenging courses and then see how some of the best players in the country perform on the same course layout. Entry fee is being kept low. Everyone will receive a player�s pack, lunch, and a chance to win some terrific prizes.

September 11, 2010

Patapsco Valley Disc Golf Course (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=250)

All Divisions $35 ($25 for PDGA members) - MA1, MM1, MA2, MA3, WM1, WM2

Pre-Registration (http://www.pdgasignup.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1277755400). No onsite registration.

SPONSOR THE PICNIC
For individuals that want to support the event, please purchase a Sponsor T (http://www.myotherdrive.com/dyn/file/534.484715.28062010.71232.6a64fi/Mock+shirt+picnic+sponsor.pdf) from Disc Outfitters. Our Sponsor T is made of 100% organic cotton from ONNO and features Patapsco's unique green baskets. They'll cost $23.00 and be available starting in July. Please contact us if you'd like to order one!

2010 Patapsco Picnic Pro A Tier - $5000 Added Cash

Presented by DISC OUTFITTERS (http://www.discoutfitters.com)

The professional tour has been very entertaining this year and we�re looking forward to its return to Maryland. Thanks to all those that are out there working hard to promote the sport by competing, hosting events, and making the big tournaments accessible to everyone.

We plan to continue upon last years successful revitalization of the Patapsco Picnic and look forward to seeing the best golfers from around the country come to Maryland to compete on our most challenging course, the PATAPSCO VALLEY DGC (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=250). Thanks to the efforts of the park and several committed volunteers, course improvements have continued and the park is supportive of our attempts to provide an outstanding tournament experience.

We�ll have $5000 added prize money, lunch both days, players shirts and beers for when we�re done playing �. Being just one week after the Yetter tournament in PA, the Mid-Atlantic is the place to be after the Vibram and before the USDGC. We want to see the best of the best come out to compete, mark your calendars.

September 18 and 19, 2010

$100� MPO, MPG, FPO

Pre-Registration (http://www.pdgasignup.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1277755965). No onsite registration.

SPONSOR THE PICNIC
For individuals that want to support the event, please purchase a Sponsor T (http://www.myotherdrive.com/dyn/file/534.484715.28062010.71232.6a64fi/Mock+shirt+picnic+sponsor.pdf) from Disc Outfitters. Our Sponsor T is made of 100% organic cotton from ONNO and features Patapsco's unique green baskets. They'll cost $23.00 and be available starting in July. Please contact us if you'd like to order one!

2010 Patapsco Picnic


presented by Disc Outfitters

AM C Tier September 11, 2010

PRO A Tier September 18/19, 2010

$5000 added prize money to the Pro Event!

AM�s
Here�s a chance for you to test your skills against one of Maryland�s most challenging courses and then see how some of the best players in the country perform on the same course layout. Entry fee is being kept low. Everyone will receive a player�s pack, lunch, and a chance to win some terrific prizes.
All Divisions $35 ($25 for PDGA members) - MA1, MM1, MA2, MA3, WM1, WM2

PRO�s
Make plans for a Mid-Atlantic stop after the Vibram and before the USDGC. $5000 added cash to the tournament, one week after the Yetter tournament in PA, Maryland�s most challenging course, lunch both days, and beers for when we�re done playing�. We want to see the best of the best come out to compete, mark your calendars.
All Divisions $100 � MPO, MPG, FPO

ALL PLAYERS MUST PRE-REGISTER.
Registration for both tournaments will open July 9, 2010 and close the Wednesday before each tournament.

SPONSOR THE PICNIC
For individuals that want to support the event, please purchase a Sponsor T (http://www.myotherdrive.com/dyn/file/534.484715.28062010.71232.6a64fi/Mock+shirt+picnic+sponsor.pdf) from Disc Outfitters. Our Sponsor T is made of 100% organic cotton from ONNO and features Patapsco's sparkle green baskets. They'll cost $23.00 and be available starting in July. Please contact us if you'd like to pre-order yours!

For those of you that own a company or have been a long time employee with a supportive company, we'd love to get your company on board as a sponsor. Here�s our sponsorship letter (http://www.myotherdrive.com/dyn/file/894.470114.28062010.61928.6a64fi/2010+Sponsor+Letter.pdf). Thanks for your help. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or input.

Here's a tournament poster (http://www.myotherdrive.com/dyn/file/988.192714.28062010.62824.6a64fi/poster5.pdf) you can hang at your local course to help us get the word out.

AM C Tier September 11, 2010 Registration (http://www.pdgasignup.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1277755400)

PRO A Tier September 18/19, 2010 Registration (http://www.pdgasignup.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1277755965)

We're looking forward to two great tournaments, don't miss out! There will be no onsite registration for either event and we're expecting both to fill. More info to come....

Saturday Times for both events:
7:30 Park Opens
8:30- 9:15 Player Check in
9:25- Players Meeting then Rd 1

Current Registration: (Does not include weekend sign ups)
AM (http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=10711)
PRO (http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=9772)

Registration closes Thursday before each event.
9/9 AM
9/16 PRO

Thanks to all those that have signed up. If you're planning to come and you're not registered, what are ya waitin for? GET SIGNED UP!
Am Reg (http://www.pdgasignup.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1277755400)
Pro Reg (http://www.pdgasignup.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1277755965)

Camping Options:
Patapsco Valley State Park (http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/patapsco.asp) has a camp ground not far from the area where the course is located.

Ramblin Pines (http://ramblinpinescampground.com/) is another close option. They're a car campin style place with more than enough amenities.

This weekends AM event is going to be sweet. You can't beat it for $25 - everyone gets shirts and lunch, 2/3 divisions get a disc too, ctps and great prizes for the top 50% of each division.

Although reg has been slow, we're still expecting the Pro event to draw some great players. With $5000 in prize money and only 5 people registered, there's gotta be some sharks swimming around. I hope you all come out, we want to see the best of the best here in Maryland.

Contact me if you've got any questions or need anything,

Brian Cooke
410-984-7020

Thanks to all the players that came out for AM picnic. Sweet weather and good competition made for a great day. And preliminary forcasts suggest next week will be more of the same.

PRO TOURNAMENT INFORMATION:

I’m super excited about this weekend’s2010 Patapsco Picnic PRO Event!

The course looks great and all pins are in tournament position. Weather Forecast is outstanding. Other than a chance of isolated storms Thursday, plenty of sunshine and pleasant temps the rest of the week. Registration has been slow, but there are a lot of names of people we still expect to see not on the list. I’d like to see anyone in the area that’s a serious competitor come on out and play. $5000 added cash!

Registration closes this Thursday 9/16/09. Be sure to contact either Rich, Joel, or myself if you have any problems registering. We will be accepting registration at check in on Saturday also.

Sponsors:
Support these sponsors because they support disc golf. Tell them you heard about their company because they sponsored the Picnic, this ensures they'll be on board again in the future! We've got some great companies working with us, please check them out.

Title Sponsor
Disc Outfitters (http://www.discoveroutdoorfitness.com/)

Course Sponsor
Mid-Atlantic Disc Golf Club (http://madisc.org/)

Hole Sponsors
Prudential Carruthers Realtors - Kevin Cooke (http://kcookehomes.com/)
Town Creek Landscaping (http://www.towncreeklandscaping.com/)
The Brewers Art (http://www.thebrewersart.com/)
Innova Disc Golf (http://www.innovadiscs.com/)
Bethesda Bungalows (http://www.bethesdabungalows.com/)
Disc Golf Association DGA (http://discgolfassoc.com/)
ONNO (http://onnotextiles.com/)
Subway (http://subway.com/)
Friendly Inn (http://thefriendlyinn.com/)
EW Becks (http://ewbecks.com/)
Friends of Patapsco (http://fpvsp.org/)
Chain High (http://chainhigh.com)

Sponsor Ts are still being sold to those interested in sponsoring the event. $23 for an ONNO 100% Organic cotton t featuring Patapsco’s sparkle green baskets. Be sure to get one this weekend.

Tournament Schedule:
SAT/ SUN- Gates will be open at 7:30 AM and check in will be btw 8:30- 9:15.

SAT - Meet at area 600, we’ll have a players meeting at 9:25. RD1 start time 9:45. A picnic style lunch from SUBWAY will be available between rounds.

SUN - Meet at pavilion 576, RD3 will start at 9:30. Friendly Inn will be at the grill and a couple of kegs will be on ice. Showcase round for the top 5 MPO will begin about an hour after round 3 (approximately 3:00 PM).

Round Layouts:
RD1 – Blue Tees (long) to Grey Pins (short)
RD2- Red Tees (short) to Green Pins (long)
RD3- Blue Tees to Green Pins
RD3- Blue Tees to Green Pins (holes 1,3,4,7,8,9,10,17,18)

Spectators:
Come on out and watch this weekend, the tournament is going to be terrific. Please remember to remain quiet and still when players are throwing and to choose locations off the fairway and out of the line of sight where possible. Please help inform those unfamiliar with the game about appropriate spectating etiquette.

Extracurricular activities:
-Wednesday dubs at Rockburn, try to be there by 4:45.
-Thursday Night Triples at Druid Hill. Be there by 5:15.
- Stop by the Friendly Inn (http://thefriendlyinn.com/) Friday September 17th after your practice rounds, its not far from the course. Great way to support our sponsor while getting a bite to eat or a cocktail. I’ll be buying some appy’s and a couple of pitchers. We'll have two baskets set up out back in case you want to putt. I’ll be heading there from the course a little before sunset.

Camping Options:

Patapsco Valley State Park's Hollofield Area (http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/patapscovalley.html)...good central location with easy access to the course, restaurants, groceries, and other courses.
Ramblin Pines (http://www.ramblinpines.com/)...close to the course but not much else, rv park style.

-Hotel Options:

Turf Valley Golf Resort (http://www.turfvalleyresort.com/) – closest option - $140 +/night
2700 Turf Valley RD
410-465-1500

*Stay Bridge Suites Baltimore-Columbia (http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/sb/1/en/hotel/balco?&cm_mmc=mdpr-_-kayak-_-USCSR-_-balco) - $100
8844 Columbia 100 Parkway
Columbia, MD 21045
410-964-9494

*Residence Inn Columbia (http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bwicb-residence-inn-columbia/) ‎ - $109/ night
4950 Beaver Run
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 997-7200

*Hampton Inn Columbia (http://www.hamptoninncolumbia.com/) - $140/night
8880 Columbia 100 Parkway
Columbia, Maryland, USA, 21045
1-410-997-8555

*These are right next to each other and have good access to the airport, amenities, Ptap, and Rockburn DGC.

Days Inn Baltimore (http://www.daysinn.com/DaysInn/control/Booking/check_avail?areaCode=&brandCode=DI,HJ,TL,RA,KG,SE,BU,BH,MT&searchWithinMiles=50&areaType=2&destination=bwi&state=&country=US&checkInDate=09/09&numberAdults=1&numberRooms=1&checkOutDate=09/10&numberChildren=0&numberBigChildren=0&rate=000&useWRPoints=false&variant=&id=14618&propBrandId=DI&force_nostay=false&tab=tab1)
5701 Baltimore National Pike
West Rt 40 Catonsville
Baltimore, MD 21228 US
Phone: 410-747-8900
website (http://www.daysinn.com/DaysInn/control/index?variant=) Not far from Druid Hill DGC, Rockburn DGC, or Patapsco DGC

Ramada Inn BWI (http://www.bwiramada.com/)
7253 Parkway Drive
Hanover, MD 21076
Telephone: 410-712-4300
Close to the airport and Rockburn DGC


Let me know if you need anything else.
Brian 410-984-7020

$5000 added cash to the tournament, Maryland�s most challenging course, lunch both days, and beers for when we�re done playing�.

42 players...?

What happened?

On the other hand, a lot of $$$ for those who did show up...but still, wondering why the low turn-out? Last year featured some top players.

We had a great couple of weekends, check out the wrap up at www.DiscOutfitters.com (http://www.discoutfitters.com/news/6/2010-Patapsco-Picnic-wrap-up.html).

In terms of the low turn out at the Pro Picnic.....I don't know what to think. It was a bummer more folks didn't show up. And it makes it really nervewracking and difficult to market an event with little to no prereg. But in the end, we had a great time with those that came and want to make this event better next year.

Our goal is to have the best of the best come to Maryland to compete for big payout on a great course. I modeled my tournament after other big A tiers, picked my dates based on the the proposed tour schedule from a couple years back, and positioned our event to be an easy stop for people going from Vibram, Skylands, Yetter to the SE for the USDGC.

Unfortunately their were many reasons we got for people not showing up. Some needed down time,didn't have the money, or were at a board meeting, some didn't say, some don't like that we don't offer a masters division. I would have thought more people that try to make a living playing disc golf or rely on their winnings as a part of their annual income would of been here. I also thought more of the top players from throughout the Mid Atlantic would of been here.

We really appreciate the turnout we got, some of the best players in the country were here. Many folks raved about the experience and look forward to coming back next year. We'll see what happens.

I'd like to get input about the Picnic specifically, on the trend to not prereg lately, how to draw quality players to an event, or on the general future of the PROFESSIONAL tour. What do you think about this stuff?