Wondering what people think about holding the NorCal-SoCal Challenge in Las Vegas this year instead of Santa Maria.

Please participate in this informal poll and provide any and all feedback.

I don't like the idea of a state region vs state region competition being held out of state. Especially in Vegas which is pretty darn far away from NorCal.

I have not been selected for the team in the past though, so I'm not too sure how much my opinion matters, but there it is anyhow.

I am unsure why you would want to have a California event in Nevada? Is is weather concerns or course neutrality concerns? Either way it seems a long way to travel for both. Perhaps there is a neutral site closer that will be better for weather. Fresno has a nice course, as does Visalia. Lake Casitas would even be somewhat of a neutral course. As much as I like going to Las Vegas, I fear that moving it there would make it harder on both North and South.

Unless California is playing Nevada ?

I personally think, It has to be a Neutral site in California.

I like Hawaii myself if we are going to play out of state. :cool:

I think the reasoning behind Las Vegas is that people like to go to Las Vegas.

I believe SoCal is owed two times of hosting the Challenge. We played it at Stockton once, and we played it at DeLaveaga once. We should play it at ElDo and maybe Whittier.

People hate going to Vegas; they don't even go to their Sister's Wedding, if it's there. And nobody knows you.

...anyways, I think SoCal [LaMa's] due a make-up from a few years back...[?]. ....DeLa being used for a So Cal hosting, or something? [!] Probably the 'something' part.

Well ..................Mike Cloyes is in town today from Vegas and playing San Diego for the next few days. /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

I have not been a SOCAL member for a few years, but SANTA MARIA is one of the more centrally located courses. It will also hold up to the weather conditions better than alot of other places might. THERE IS A NEW COURSE IN SANTA MARIA that might work. PRESKER PARK. On the other hand,a truely "neutral" Central Valley site would be cool. I have represented socal more than once, in the past. Making the location close enough for both teams is the "fair" choice to make. It is unfortunate that some of the people who earn spots on the team sometimes can't make it because of the distance. GO SOCAL!

The NorCal-So Cal Challenge is scheduled for January 6 & 7, 2007 in Santa Maria.

Santa Maria is one of the jewels of this half of the state. The crew at Waller is maybe THE most hospitable bunch around. (HAS ANYONE HAD LAWRENCES TRI-TIP?)...Is this date final?

It is final.

The park has been reserved and the Team Captains have approved the date. The So Cal Am invitations are ready to mail (or could be in the mail). After the Pro Weekend the first wave of invites will be made for So Cal.

We are already ordering player pack items.

Can I see whos on the list of Team SoCal AM?

It is final.

The park has been reserved and the Team Captains have approved the date. The So Cal Am invitations are ready to mail (or could be in the mail). After the Pro Weekend the first wave of invites will be made for So Cal.

We are already ordering player pack items.



I hope to be part of this fun event !!!! :D

OOOPS -


The date for the Nor-Cal So Cal Challenge is January 13 & 14th.

MY BAD. Sorry for any confusion.

Off to run the Championships. Check in at 8:00am Today.

The date for the Nor-Cal So Cal Challenge is January 13 & 14th.

Hope it's nice and sunny !!! /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Is Pete Sontag the captain for NorCal again?

Suzette,

Any word on the makeup of the team? Divisions and counts?

Also, is it going to be at Waller or the new course?

TIA

Mike Byrne is the Team Captain for So Cal. Mike Travers is the Team Captain for Nor Cal.

As far as I know, the event will be at Waller Pines.

Sorry, I do not have a clue about the invite process or the amount of players from each division.

That's right Mike has been the captain. Thanks!

Suzette,

Any word on the makeup of the team? Divisions and counts?

Also, is it going to be at Waller or the new course?

TIA



You know the "Drill", Rhett...

Captain (North & South)- Hey, Can you go??

Player (North & South)- Uh, I dont know?? Maybe??

Captain (North & South)- Well I need to know..soon..please..

Player (North & South) - Where is it??

Captain (North & South) - Santa Maria..

Player
(North) Thats far away...Take ALL the Santa Cruz guys they are closer..
(South) Thats almost NorCal..Why cant we have it in La Mirada or LAS VEGAS...

Captain (North & South) - Well, its in the middle.

Captain (North) Doesnt really matter who we take..We will CRUSH them anyway.
Captain (South) Doesnt really matter who we take OR where we play. They will CRUSH us anyway..

:eek:
:D

Dang, I miss this event.. :cool:

Maybe SOCAL wouldn't get crushed if SOCAL players didn't show up and play for Norcal! Maybe it doesn't matter who wins because the people who play the challenge are just really stoked to play someone new or just see some cool people they don't get to see enough.

Maybe SOCAL wouldn't get crushed if SOCAL players didn't show up and play for Norcal! Maybe it doesn't matter who wins because the people who play the challenge are just really stoked to play someone new or just see some cool people they don't get to see enough.



Now theres a novel concept! :D

I think I may play this year. Received my invite today.

I recommend staying at the SPACEPORT INN!

I recommend staying at the SPACEPORT INN!



Is that the Day's Inn that has it's own pitch 'n putt DG course? Haven't stayed there, but have played the course. Nice people on staff there!

Is that cheaper than priceline ?

I just paid Mike Byrne. Looks like I'm going this year !!!!! :D

The spaceport is about 10 min's away. It has a restaurant,lounge, the pitch and putt, a pool and jacuzzi. I have had alot of fun there. The radisson is more convenient and more expensive. Have fun! (check out Visalia the weekend before!)

How much ?

I'm staying at Michael's. :eek:

Anyway, this tourney rocks!! If you go to Stinkey's, you have to get the fajitas. You get way more food that way. I can graze f0r an hour on that.

If you are left-handed, you will love this set-up. I'm pretty sure Birdie-Bob will be setting up the course again.

who from so cal are going?

I know someone that plays pretty well on lefty courses. ;) I shot a -12 there a few months ago.

That's all?

:D Should be fun !!!!! Going to get my car fixed in a couple of days to make the trip. About 5 1/2 hours from my house !!!!

I know a guy(Jeff Leyland) who dropped a 19 down. I can't remember if he is a righty or lefty.

I found the Travel Lodge in Santa Maria for $ 45.00 a night.

Don't stay at the Buckboard Hotel. Mike Wallace and I stayed there a couple years ago and it was full of tweakers and hookers(scary hookers)! I didn't get any sleep. The place we stayed at last year was decent. I slept.

who from so cal are going?

Who from SD is going? Kevin?

Kona and I, are going.. That is all I know :( No one replied.

We know you're going to the Buckboard Hotel, but are you playing in the tournament?

Kona and I, are going.. That is all I know :( No one replied.



You may have missed my post " I found the Travel Lodge in Santa Maria for $ 45.00 a night."

I think that maybe across the street from the tourney hotel.

Yes , I'm going. I already paid Mike Byrne the $ 25.00 fee.

Donny O.

Well we have Donny Kona and I, so far anyone else?

I'll be going again. I love this event.

Hey Kevin , I think Glenn Triemstra said he was going.

Discette,
I'll bet you have info for the host hotel. Can you post something for me? Travers(Gandoff) didn't have it with him when I talked to him on the phone. Also, what disc is Dave planning on handing out with the players packages? Thanks to anyone that knows and responds. KL

BTW: Last year was a blast and extremely competitive. Can't wait. Tee off is noon on Saturday!

I don't have the info handy. I will post it here once I have it. Hopefully someone else will post it for you.

The disc is a mid range disc in gummy Star plastic.

:D Thanks !!!

The host hotel for the NorCal SoCal Challenge is The Guest House Inn, 1514 S. Broadway, Santa Maria. (805) 922-2123.

When making your reservation, be sure to ask for the "California Disc Golf" group rate of $69.99/night (plus tax). Rooms have two queen beds, include a continental breakfast, pool and spa.

Tee off is noon on Saturday!



Is that right.....tee off at Noon on Saturday? 2 rounds a day both days?

thanks....

SATURDAY
Player's Meeting 11:30.
Tee off 12:00
Round 1: Match Play singles, no break, Round 2: Match Play Best Shot Doubles.
SUNDAY
Tee off at 9:00am
Round 3: Match play singles, no break, Round 4: Match Play Best Shot Doubles.

Awards and Tri-tip BBQ immediately following round 4.

SATURDAY
Player's Meeting 11:30.
Tee off 12:00
Round 1: Match Play singles, no break, Round 2: Match Play Best Shot Doubles.
SUNDAY
Tee off at 9:00am
Round 3: Match play singles, no break, Round 4: Match Play Best Shot Doubles.

Awards and Tri-tip BBQ immediately following round 4.


Any chance you have a the team Rosters for MPO? I'm quite interested in who I'm playing with/against.

Sorry, but the team rosters are rarely finalized before noon on Saturday. The worse the weather forecast, the more changes you can expect.

Sorry, but the team rosters are rarely finalized before noon on Saturday. The worse the weather forecast, the more changes you can expect.

I understand, thank you.

:D According to the weather forcast , it's to rain on Thursday and Friday .............Then Nice on Saturday and Sunday !!!!!! A little windy !!!!

This is for Tracey and Kathy:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Mrs_Texas.jpg

:D

GO GET 'EM GIRLS!!
:cool:

Elbow, Elbow, Wrist, Wrist

:D According to the weather forcast , it's to rain on Thursday and Friday .............Then Nice on Saturday and Sunday !!!!!! A little windy !!!!




That may change. It may be OK on Thursday and Friday.

Yo 562disc, see Ya at Waller,

Are you going ? I just talked with Mike today and confirmed myself being there.

Weather is a bit cool , but stated , no rain !!!!!!

I'm bringing my cart with the seat !!!!

Let me say it first: Good luck to the SoCal team. Go NorCal!

NoRCal Wins!!!!! :D

NoRCal Wins!!!!! :D



When is the last time socal won?

I think it might have been 2000 0r even better 2001,,,They try Huh....

NorCal wins, but had to come back from 4 pts. down after the first day. We ended up winning by 6 points. Then Michael Travers did his Red Aurbach imitation.

Thanks to Dave D. for sponsoring the event with a lotta schwag. Our player package had a dry-fit shirt, Innova hat with logo, *Skeeter, and a mini bottle opener/mini marker.
Also included in the $25 entry was 2 keggers of Firestone double barrel(one each day) and an awesome (as always) tri-tip dinner after the 4th round.

I personally had two epic battles with SoCal captain Mike Byrne. Both ended up in pushes. Rob Harding (putting genius) and I won both of our doubles matches with Mike and Mel(can't believe he's masters age).

2 aces were hit by NorCal. One by J. Michael Barry and one by Satan Himself.

It was cool seeing all of the SoCal players that I'm acquainted with as this event is not only about winning.
NorCal now leads the series 8-2 according to the Water Bucket perpetual trophy (just thought I'd mention it).

The fajitas at La Manana were just OK.

...one by Satan Himself.




That is funny...my mom has called him that several times while he was staying at our house. I guess he just leaves that impression on most people. :D

...one by Satan Himself.




That is funny...my mom has called him that several times while he was staying at our house. I guess he just leaves that impression on most people. :D


I would more likely describe him as a somewhat confused angel, but whatever.

I would more likely describe him as a somewhat confused angel, but whatever.

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Good call.

...one by Satan Himself.




That is funny...my mom has called him that several times while he was staying at our house. I guess he just leaves that impression on most people. :D



:eek: :D

Here is an email from the So Cal Team Captain - Mike Byrne

Team SoCal-The Final Analysis
Hi Team members and friends,
The 10th annual NorCal/SoCal CA Cup Team Challenge has just wrapped up. So, you ask "How did it go?"
Well, I'm here to tell you that it was a lot of fun. The Sunday tri-tip BBQ was great, the players package was the best yet. Levi Wilcox created an excellent tourney logo (thanks Levi) which went onto unreleased Star Skeeters (thanks Dave) and a very nice "dry-fit" sports tee-shirt (thanks Sam). The package also included a very nice embroidered hat and mini-marker bottle opener.
Thanks to everyone at Innova who helped make this players package not only possible, but spectacular!
Since we played through lunch on Saturday we had granola bars and Cliff Bars to keep us going. Also, thanks to Robert Arzate for sponsoring water and vitamin water. And to help wash down the water, Lawrence Halili and Justin Bruner brought a keg of Firestone Ale Saturday, and a keg of Sierra Nevada on Sunday!
The course was beautiful!
The arctic cold made everything especially crisp and clear. Two tees were covered with ice. Two baskets were covered with icicles! But with multiple layers of clothes and hand warmers the conditions were perfect.
So, were the teams competitive? Absolutely!
After the two rounds on Saturday, Team SoCal held a slight lead, 38 to 34.
But alas, NorCal managed a come back. The final score: NorCal-75, SoCal-69.
That final score was heartbreakingly close. If SoCal won just two more of the 36 doubles matches, we would have won. DOH!
But, in the final analysis, we all had a great time.
Happy New Year to all.
Mike Byrne

NoRCal Wins!!!!! :D



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:D

I had a great time , playing with cool golfers !!!!!!

I tried wearing shorts the whole weekend !!!! :eek:

It was a dry cold , so I can now say I wear shorts in 25 degrees and warmer !!!!! :eek: :o:cool:

All the NorCal / SoCal guys were cool to me as always and made me feel very comfortable being part of a fun event !!!!!

Fun Event !!!!!!!!! Had lots of Fun , Played good golf , Drank good Beer , Awesome Tri-tip lunch on Sunday , great players package and cool people !!!!!!!!

Congratulations to NorCal !!!!!!!!!! :D

Donny Olow