Capital City Disc Golf Club

The "BEAST" Of The Woods    October 20 at 11:15am

Come out to Woodmansee today for the RIVAL CLUBS # 4 and support CCDG in the series. Grandmasters, masters, women, and JR are needed! I will be there at 9am to help and organize the CCDG FLIGHT CREW game plan.

The "BEAST" Of The Woods    October 19 at 10:28pm

Are you really going to host a work party on VOTING DAY?

Steve Jones    October 19 at 9:05pm

BurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrP

Jason "Rooster" Bruster    October 19 at 9:01pm

The idea of an online petition is a viral effect for exponential growth through email and Facebook. If a majority of the signatures were national it would clearly show a tourism demand and I could easily find funding for that.

Rick Saffeels    October 19 at 6:22pm

For the petition, Jason, you might need to put it in the hands of several people and move the petition from tournament to tournament. You could also advertise it at several business and schools. Just some ideas.

ROGUE RIDER    October 19 at 6:04pm

perhaps for the first time ever? i agree Dallas.

Jason "Rooster" Bruster    October 19 at 3:52pm

Well the Battle Creek Petition has stalled at 124 signatures... I was hoping it would gain some momentum and provide some leverage to get funding... Back to the drawing board again I guess

The "BEAST" Of The Woods    October 19 at 1:18am

Capital City Disc Golf has proven rather effective at collecting money and making good use of that money for events jackpots that benefit SOME of the players. It seems to me CCDG could afford to negotiate with the Camp Taloali owners for a annual membership for the club that would allow for a set number of CCDG hosted events without parking fees for players. The idea that Camp Taloali will be able to profit or break even for that mater on the disc golf course with "donations" or parking fees is ... more

Capital City Disc Golf has proven rather effective at collecting money and making good use of that money for events jackpots that benefit SOME of the players. It seems to me CCDG could afford to negotiate with the Camp Taloali owners for a annual membership for the club that would allow for a set number of CCDG hosted events without parking fees for players. The idea that Camp Taloali will be able to profit or break even for that mater on the disc golf course with "donations" or parking fees is not realistic.

So what's the point? I think the fact that Camp Taloali is private property IS it's best quality in terms of how CCDG can host events (with Taloali approval) of a larger scale with sponsors that would likely not be able to promote their products in city parks.

I have beat the street for sponsors more than any two other CCDG members combined, and I can tell you big sponsors are out there, but only for events were these sponsors can relate their products to disc golf at the events. Thus the private property quality I mentioned earlier.

I would like to see Camp Taloali disc golf events rival Horning's events in terms of the FUN FACTOR.

CCDG has the players to fill these events, we just need leadership to think bigger.

Jason "Rooster" Bruster    October 19 at 12:07am

I don't agree that Bill is being a moron for sharing his opinion... I don't have to agree with all of his opinion to respect his opinion. With that said... I'm glad the donation idea is gone, a manditory donation is not a donation imo.

How much will it cost for parking now? Will it be one fee for all day parking? Or per round? This all needs to be clarified...

Dallas Trower    October 18 at 11:19pm

Its just disc golf people. jesus get over it, life goes on. Im pretty sure no one gets paid to be a club member and you all act like this is serious. isnt disc golf a hobbie? Remember when you all enjoyed it and didnt just sit and **** online? Just chill out people and just enjoy life and enjoy being able to play discgolf. spend more time bangin chains out on the course instead of complaining.

Bill Harpster    October 18 at 11:03pm

You know Kyle I am in business and know business, what I was getting at was that the people running the club are not and they also believe they are right. I understand that we all need to contribute to the daily operations of the course and I appreciate that. I completely understand that the camp has extra expenses with mowing and tree removal, I also understand that the TD didn't follow threw with getting the express written approval in writing to have all the people there and the use of the pi ... more

You know Kyle I am in business and know business, what I was getting at was that the people running the club are not and they also believe they are right. I understand that we all need to contribute to the daily operations of the course and I appreciate that. I completely understand that the camp has extra expenses with mowing and tree removal, I also understand that the TD didn't follow threw with getting the express written approval in writing to have all the people there and the use of the picnic/bbq area with in the camp area. Nor did he use tournament funds to pay for parking which should have been done since this was a free end of a series that we all paid into.

So you all should save your breath I don't need it explained over and over I am smart enough to understand everything that is happening and/or being posted. Thanks for acting like I'm the ****ing moron here even though it is the people that believe the club is being all it could be.

Steve Moore    October 18 at 7:55pm

Kyle, good to hear you are still around, hope all is well.
You just saved me alot of typing in your explanation, lot's of what I was about to say.
Lots of history that lots of folks don't know but let's work as a group to get good done wherever we can.
It will only be the best for all of us in long run.

Steve

Kyle Groff    October 18 at 6:23pm

Bill, I would suspect that the frustration on their end is more of a long term problem of people not donating as much as they would expect and this is just a particularly frustrating example. If your looking long term, and all businesses are, with the total installation costs (clearing, mowing, tree removal, concrete, etc.), regular gas for the mower/tractor and other equipment, depreciation and maintenance of said equipment, any other out of the ordinary maintenance costs, property taxes for ... more

Bill, I would suspect that the frustration on their end is more of a long term problem of people not donating as much as they would expect and this is just a particularly frustrating example.

If your looking long term, and all businesses are, with the total installation costs (clearing, mowing, tree removal, concrete, etc.), regular gas for the mower/tractor and other equipment, depreciation and maintenance of said equipment, any other out of the ordinary maintenance costs, property taxes for the portion of the land dedicated to disc golf, and liability insurance for allowing disc golfers on their property, there is no chance they aren't loosing money on both a yearly and long term basis by keeping the course open with the way they are currently collecting money.

As with all businesses, when you look at numbers in the red for long enough you realize you either need to shut it down or make a change. I for one think it's a fabulous course and hope that changing to a mandatory fee allows them to keep the place open and accessible to CCDG and the rest of the general public. Furthermore, I don't see any reason why we shouldn't do anything we can to help them keep it open and further refine the course so both parties can reap the benefits of a wonderful course.

To conclude, I think it's important to remember that Taloali is a private venture by a small group of people, not a park funded, run, and maintained by the city or state. It is a privileged to be allowed on their property to enjoy what they have created. The club and the players should continue to work to maintain a healthy relationship and respect the wishes of the people running Taloali so that the course and experience can do nothing but get better.

ROGUE RIDER    October 18 at 4:36pm

the prez of CCDG leading by example...I LOVE IT! ILL BE THERE TODO WORK! id suggest others get to a work party and enjoy other aspects of the disc golf community. you may just find yourself with a lil more faith!

Bill Harpster    October 18 at 2:51pm

I'm not saying tit for tat I'm saying they aren't loosing money on people playing and it does say donation not mandatory.

Kyle Groff    October 18 at 2:07am

"Ask not what your disc golf community can do for you, but what you can do for your disc golf community." - JFK (Kinda)

Bill Harpster    October 18 at 1:10am

Pretty sad that people don't donate when they play but I think the camp should take in to consideration what the player of Capital City do for them. I have heard of work parties and free labor work that is going to be done installing tee pads and the form to make the tee pads. Well I don't care how good the course is if they are going to lock it down because the TD of the last tourney didn't put money in the box well maybe we shouldn't play there. Just saying Really what loss of money is the ... more

Pretty sad that people don't donate when they play but I think the camp should take in to consideration what the player of Capital City do for them. I have heard of work parties and free labor work that is going to be done installing tee pads and the form to make the tee pads. Well I don't care how good the course is if they are going to lock it down because the TD of the last tourney didn't put money in the box well maybe we shouldn't play there. Just saying

Really what loss of money is the camp out, they don't spend a lot of money to maintain the course or run the course. So what it comes down to is greed, if they want us to pay to play maybe they need to do all the work on the course install pavement and a restroom for the users of the course. Lets see I would want to see a place to get water to drink from since there isn't anything close by either. I mean come on I could keep this up all night.

What are they offering for the money when they say pay to play, nothing but baskets. Sorry think again.

Nathan B    October 18 at 12:12am

Cabins are available, but at the normal $40 per cabin per night. I will be up there Saturday night. Bring your metal baskets, I will need 5 or 6 baskets for the tournament. Season passes will be available Sunday from Richard the caretaker. Taloali is now a "pay to play" course because of the lack of donations. Had people respected the "donation box" concept, it would still be donation instead of "Pay to play".... But just fork over a few bucks or buy the season pass. There will be times you wi ... more

Cabins are available, but at the normal $40 per cabin per night. I will be up there Saturday night. Bring your metal baskets, I will need 5 or 6 baskets for the tournament. Season passes will be available Sunday from Richard the caretaker.
Taloali is now a "pay to play" course because of the lack of donations. Had people respected the "donation box" concept, it would still be donation instead of "Pay to play".... But just fork over a few bucks or buy the season pass. There will be times you wished you had a season pass... ;) Money makes the world go round, and helps a few tee pads go in faster too ;)
Now, for the fun part, let me know your fave hole design or basket placement on the regular or temp layouts so I can consider what needs to stay, change and be revised... Snap's revenge will be a par 4 instead of a 3 and moved back closer to the river... The B hole by the tourney central going into the woods by the back campfire pit will be straighter. Big stump hole by river will not be an island. G hole by pool fence to the back cabins will be on the stump there too.

Steve Moore    October 17 at 9:49pm

Just getting back in after 7 hour day at Woodmansee for course cleanup. Got most of the cleanup of leaves, debris, etc in playing areas like I've done in past. Lots of folks there playing but no helpers, oh well. Always still plenty here and at all courses that need to be done. Lets all disc golfers in area pull together and get these things done and finished. Contact me here or however if you don't know how to go about helping, be glad to teach you.
Enjoy the course and hope to see some of you this weekend at events.

Thank you
Steve

Jason "Rooster" Bruster    October 17 at 1:22pm

Limited spots still available for: Advanced Driving Workshop Driving with Dion Saturday Nov 3rd 9am Byant Park. Advanced Driving Workshop Presented By Tiger Disc's & Pac-West DGA This clinic will be taught by Dion Arlyn Disc Golf Pro & 2010 World Distance Champion. Dion will show how he reaches for long accurate drives and critique your form to help you get additional distance on your drives. HD Video of your form will be provided to you after the clinic. Dion will be providing s ... more

Limited spots still available for:

Advanced Driving Workshop
Driving with Dion

Saturday Nov 3rd 9am Byant Park.

Advanced Driving Workshop Presented By Tiger Disc's & Pac-West DGA

This clinic will be taught by Dion Arlyn Disc Golf Pro & 2010 World Distance Champion. Dion will show how he reaches for long accurate drives and critique your form to help you get additional distance on your drives. HD Video of your form will be provided to you after the clinic. Dion will be providing some disc prizes also...

Time: 9am
Location: Bryant DGC, Albany Or
Cost: $20
Registeration: [email disguise]