K-State Disc Golf Club

Josh Carroll   November 21, 2014 at 4:06am

Kansas State @ Mid-South Collegiate Open, Jonesboro AR

Members of the K-State club will be traveling to Jonesboro, AR this weekend to compete in the Mid-South Collegiate Open! This will be our first event of the year and our first chance to qualify for the 2015 National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships. Stay tuned for updates. The players representing K-State at the event are:
Josh Carroll, David Moreno, Jacob Patchen, and Ian Waters

Josh Carroll   March 3, 2014 at 5:15am

Kansas State Earns Bid to 2014 NCDGC

(From NCDGC Facebook post): "Cyclone Open final results are in from the tundra of Iowa. Players enjoyed the sun even though they still froze as the temperature was -8 degrees to start the day.
Kansas State 354
Iowa State 368
Iowa 375
Indian Hills 390"

Kansas State will return to North Augusta, SC after missing out in 2013 to compete in the 2014 National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships. The NCDGC takes place April 16-19. Huge shoutout to team members: AJ Cruz, Jacob Patchen, T ... more

(From NCDGC Facebook post): "Cyclone Open final results are in from the tundra of Iowa. Players enjoyed the sun even though they still froze as the temperature was -8 degrees to start the day.
Kansas State 354
Iowa State 368
Iowa 375
Indian Hills 390"

Kansas State will return to North Augusta, SC after missing out in 2013 to compete in the 2014 National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships. The NCDGC takes place April 16-19. Huge shoutout to team members: AJ Cruz, Jacob Patchen, Tim Nispel, and Travis Bailey for battling the elements and taking home 1st place at the Cyclone Open regional qualifier to earn the bid.

Josh Carroll   February 18, 2014 at 7:13am

Region 3 - Upper Midwest Select Qualifier, Ames IA

Through process of selection by nomination, these players will be competing in the Cyclone Open in Ames, IA for the chance to earn Kansas State a bid to the National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships:
1.) AJ Cruz
2.) Tim Nispel
3.) Jacob Patchen
4.) Travis Bailey
The team will be leaving on Friday, February 28th . Competition takes place March 1-2 at the following courses:
Gateway Hills Park (Carroll Marty Disc Golf Course): http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=287
Iowa State University (Stable Run Disc Golf Course): http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=544

Josh Carroll   January 21, 2014 at 9:39pm

Thank You Discs Unlimited!

KSUDGC would like to thank Discs Unlimited for sponsoring our 2013-14 team jerseys! Discs Unlimited is a family-owned disc golf retailer based out of Herington, KS and serves as the headquarters for Millennium Golf Discs.
Visit www.discsunlimited.net and choose from a wide selection of golf discs, bags, and apparel.
View photo: https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1/1609596_447739805352720_571477459_n.jpg

Josh Carroll   January 14, 2014 at 12:21am

Spring Semester 2014 Preview

I hope everybody enjoyed the winter holidays and the time off from school. With the start of classes approaching, the collegiate competition schedule is going to tighten up and be very busy. I'm very excited for the months ahead and look forward to Kansas State returning to the National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships. Here is a quick breakdown of the semester's events:
Thursday, January 23rd: SPRING OSAS CLUB & ACTIVITIES FAIR
Saturday, January 25th: FIRST PRACTICE of SP ... more

I hope everybody enjoyed the winter holidays and the time off from school. With the start of classes approaching, the collegiate competition schedule is going to tighten up and be very busy. I'm very excited for the months ahead and look forward to Kansas State returning to the National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships. Here is a quick breakdown of the semester's events:
Thursday, January 23rd: SPRING OSAS CLUB & ACTIVITIES FAIR
Saturday, January 25th: FIRST PRACTICE of SPRING SEMESTER
Tuesday, January 28th: DRY-FIT JERSEYS ARRIVE FROM THE GRAPHIC EDGE
Thursday, February 6th: CLUB MEETING
Sat/Sun, March 1-2: **Select Qualifier** CYCLONE OPEN (Ames, Iowa)
Sat/Sun, March 8-9: **Select Qualifier** MID-SOUTH COLLEGIATE OPEN (Jonesboro, Arkansas)
Sat/Sun, March 15-16: **Premier Qualifier** GATEWAY COLLEGIATE CLASSIC (St. Louis, Missouri)
Wed-Sat, April 16-19: NATIONAL COLLEGIATE DISC GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS (North Augusta, South Carolina)

Josh Carroll   December 17, 2013 at 10:17pm

Official Club Logo (Round 2)

Listed below are links to several designs for an official KSUDGC logo that we will use on our 2013-14 season jerseys. Each club member will vote for ONE of the options provided. Leave a comment with feedback regarding a particular design if there are certain elements that could be changed to enhance the design.
When you are ready to cast your vote, leave a comment with which design #'s you are voting towards.
LOGO 3: https://groups.google.com/group/ksudgc/attach/34caa893de8e11f6/logo%203. ... more

Listed below are links to several designs for an official KSUDGC logo that we will use on our 2013-14 season jerseys. Each club member will vote for ONE of the options provided. Leave a comment with feedback regarding a particular design if there are certain elements that could be changed to enhance the design.
When you are ready to cast your vote, leave a comment with which design #'s you are voting towards.
LOGO 3: https://groups.google.com/group/ksudgc/attach/34caa893de8e11f6/logo%203.png?part=5&authuser=0&view=1
LOGO 5: https://groups.google.com/group/ksudgc/attach/34caa893de8e11f6/logo%205.png?part=8&authuser=0&view=1
LOGO 6: https://groups.google.com/group/ksudgc/attach/34caa893de8e11f6/logo%206.png?part=9&authuser=0&view=1

Josh Carroll   December 15, 2013 at 5:28am

Official Club Logo (Round 1)

Listed below are links to several designs for an official KSUDGC logo that we will use on our 2013-14 season jerseys. Each club member will vote for THREE of the options provided. Leave a comment with feedback regarding a particular design if there are certain elements that could be changed to enhance the design.
When you are ready to cast your vote, leave a comment with which design #'s you are voting towards.
LOGO 1: https://groups.google.com/group/ksudgc/attach/34caa893de8e11f6/logo ... more

Listed below are links to several designs for an official KSUDGC logo that we will use on our 2013-14 season jerseys. Each club member will vote for THREE of the options provided. Leave a comment with feedback regarding a particular design if there are certain elements that could be changed to enhance the design.
When you are ready to cast your vote, leave a comment with which design #'s you are voting towards.
LOGO 1: https://groups.google.com/group/ksudgc/attach/34caa893de8e11f6/logo%201.png?part=4&authuser=0&view=1
LOGO 2: https://groups.google.com/group/ksudgc/attach/34caa893de8e11f6/logo%202.png?part=6&authuser=0&view=1
LOGO 3: https://groups.google.com/group/ksudgc/attach/34caa893de8e11f6/logo%203.png?part=5&authuser=0&view=1
LOGO 4: https://groups.google.com/group/ksudgc/attach/34caa893de8e11f6/logo%204.png?part=7&authuser=0&view=1
LOGO 5: https://groups.google.com/group/ksudgc/attach/34caa893de8e11f6/logo%205.png?part=8&authuser=0&view=1
LOGO 6: https://groups.google.com/group/ksudgc/attach/34caa893de8e11f6/logo%206.png?part=9&authuser=0&view=1
SEE ALL: https://groups.google.com/group/ksudgc/attach/34caa893de8e11f6/logo%20options.png?part=10&authuser=0&view=1

Josh Carroll   December 7, 2013 at 3:06am

Practice Location Change, Saturday December 7th

We are going to be practicing in the MAC gym indoor facility at the Rec tomorrow (Saturday) at 1:30pm. A couple of portable baskets will be available for some putt & approach practice. Make sure you bring your K-State student ID to get in.

Josh Carroll   October 18, 2013 at 10:42pm

Practice Location Change, Friday October 18th

Due to inclement weather, we will be practicing at the Rec on the indoor soccer/hockey field at 5:30pm. Meet in the lobby at the north entrance a few minutes ahead of time if you're unsure where the field is located. Mitchell and I will be bringing our portable baskets to practice P&A. If people are interested, we may head down to Rusty's in Aggieville for a team dinner (burger/fry baskets $1.50 with purchase of drink).
Make sure you bring your K-State student ID. You also mu ... more

Due to inclement weather, we will be practicing at the Rec on the indoor soccer/hockey field at 5:30pm. Meet in the lobby at the north entrance a few minutes ahead of time if you're unsure where the field is located. Mitchell and I will be bringing our portable baskets to practice P&A. If people are interested, we may head down to Rusty's in Aggieville for a team dinner (burger/fry baskets $1.50 with purchase of drink).
Make sure you bring your K-State student ID. You also must have a valid parking permit to park in the Rec lot. If you do not have a permit, find a ride with somebody who does.
See you then!

Travis Bailey   October 8, 2013 at 7:49pm

Cat Clash presented by KSUDGC

Boom. Get to spreading the word. The flyer is wrong right now, $15 dollar entry fee. Don't print it and hang it until it is fixed.

http://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/2013_Cat_Clash_presented_by_KSUDGC

Josh Carroll   October 3, 2013 at 3:50am

Club Meeting | Thursday, October 3rd

We will be meeting in Hale 401B (William T. Kemper Foundation Room) which is located on the 4th floor of the library. Meeting starts at 6:30pm. Here is a map if you need help finding it: https://www.lib.k-state.edu/sites/default/files/Embedded_Images/room401.png

Lot of important topics to discuss! If you haven't already done so, seek out potential sponsors for our jersey campaign and bring any collected donations to the meeting. Also, if you have not paid your $20 membership dues for this year, please bring that so we can mark you off as paid.

Josh Carroll   September 30, 2013 at 4:54am

Region 3 - Upper Midwest Select Qualifier, Ottumwa IA

The final results from the qualifier tryout rounds have been calculated. Here are the players that will be competing in the Heartland Collegiate Disc Golf Championships in Ottumwa, IA:

1.) AJ Cruz
2.) Tim Nispel
3.) Jeff Pike
4.) Mitchell Brenn
Alternate: Jacob Patchen

The team will be leaving on Friday, October 4th. The tournament will be comprised of two rounds of Doubles on Saturday, October 5th and two rounds of Singles on Sunday, October 6th. The courses being played are Memorial Park and Indian Hills Community College.

Josh Carroll   September 13, 2013 at 4:28am

Qualifier Tryout Rounds

In order to determine which players will be competing in the Heartland Collegiate Disc Golf Championships (Ottumwa, IA) we will be conducting a series of tryouts. Each player is required to participate in a total of three (3) rounds. Players are allowed to play a maximum of two qualifying rounds at any of the courses, but only the best score of the two will be recorded. One round must be played at each of the following courses: Fairmont Park, Warner Park, & Tuttle Creek.

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In order to determine which players will be competing in the Heartland Collegiate Disc Golf Championships (Ottumwa, IA) we will be conducting a series of tryouts. Each player is required to participate in a total of three (3) rounds. Players are allowed to play a maximum of two qualifying rounds at any of the courses, but only the best score of the two will be recorded. One round must be played at each of the following courses: Fairmont Park, Warner Park, & Tuttle Creek.

A “Q-round” consists of a full 18 holes between at least three (3) players. The players present must be KSU Disc Golf Club members that can verify your score. Each player must record their score on a scorecard and have each player sign it. You must declare that you are using this as a qualifier-tryout round before the round begins.

Be sure to play each course according to the league rules associated with each course. At Warner Park, remember to not throw over the top of the trees on Hole 1 and to play the practice basket from Hole 9’s tee the first time through and then the long placement the second time through.

I will be recording each player’s scores as they are reported until I have three 18-hole scores from that player. The best score from each course will be used to determine a player’s total average score of the three courses combined.

Josh Carroll   September 13, 2013 at 4:22am

2013-14 Sponsorship Campaign (Fundraising)

Our sponsorship campaign is ready to begin. I will post a link to the letter and form that you can print off and mail out to family, friends, businesses that you think would be interested in contributing as a disc golf team sponsor. Just a reminder that $50-level sponsors and above will be recognized on the back of our club jerseys.

The goal is to secure at least 10 jersey sponsors, or $500 to help finance the costs associated with traveling to tournaments (entry fees, lodging, gas). Leave ... more

Our sponsorship campaign is ready to begin. I will post a link to the letter and form that you can print off and mail out to family, friends, businesses that you think would be interested in contributing as a disc golf team sponsor. Just a reminder that $50-level sponsors and above will be recognized on the back of our club jerseys.

The goal is to secure at least 10 jersey sponsors, or $500 to help finance the costs associated with traveling to tournaments (entry fees, lodging, gas). Leave a comment on this News post if you plan to visit a business so that we can record that information and that everybody can see who has already been contacted. Feel free to tackle these sponsorships in groups. Here is the link to the sponsorship letter:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0dgJ-mhNBbyaG5VdmlYbkR5Z00/edit?usp=sharing

Josh Carroll   September 4, 2013 at 12:18am

Club Meeting | Thursday, September 5th

We will be discussing team expectations/goals, membership, and fundraising. The meeting will be held from 6:30-7:30pm in Hale Library 301A (Montgomery Family Conference Room) which is located on the third floor - https://www.lib.k-state.edu/sites/default/files/Embedded_Images/room301.png

Practices will resume on Fridays at 5:30pm at Fairmont Park. See you all there.

Josh Carroll   August 29, 2013 at 11:08pm

Welcome Back! OSAS Club & Activities Fair

Hope you all had a great summer. We're ready to begin an exciting season and we're kicking things off at the OSAS Club & Activities Fair. This is a prime recruiting opportunity as there will be lots of new students seeking to get involved. The event is held in the Student Union from 6-8pm.

I will be setting up our table (second floor, Table 109) around 5:30pm. Feel free to bring any disc golf gear to contribute to the appearance of our table.

Josh Carroll   May 9, 2013 at 9:34pm

2012-13 End of the Year BBQ

We will be having our final K-State League night out at Tuttle Creek for some BBQ and disc golf! Please be sure to reply in the discussion thread on the Talk tab (http://www.discgolfscene.com/clubs/K-State_Disc_Golf_Club/talk) to provide a head count. This way we can make sure to have enough food for everybody planning to attend.

WHERE: Tuttle Creek State Park River Pond
WHEN: Friday, May 10th at 5:30 PM

If you have a State Park vehicle pass, please designate so on the DiscGolfScene t ... more

We will be having our final K-State League night out at Tuttle Creek for some BBQ and disc golf! Please be sure to reply in the discussion thread on the Talk tab (http://www.discgolfscene.com/clubs/K-State_Disc_Golf_Club/talk) to provide a head count. This way we can make sure to have enough food for everybody planning to attend.

WHERE: Tuttle Creek State Park River Pond
WHEN: Friday, May 10th at 5:30 PM

If you have a State Park vehicle pass, please designate so on the DiscGolfScene talk page listed above so that car pools can be arranged. See you all out at Tuttle tomorrow evening!

Josh Carroll   April 4, 2013 at 12:56am

2013 NCDGC Standings

As the season comes to a close this weekend with the National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships taking place down in North Augusta, SC, I found some noteworthy highlights regarding our national standing:

**We are currently ranked 36th out of 84 schools nationally.
**Out of the schools that did not receive a bid to Nationals, we were only 3 places from receiving the points bid (Awarded to the school with the most cumulative points that has not yet qualified for the NCDGC)

For a complete d ... more

As the season comes to a close this weekend with the National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships taking place down in North Augusta, SC, I found some noteworthy highlights regarding our national standing:

**We are currently ranked 36th out of 84 schools nationally.
**Out of the schools that did not receive a bid to Nationals, we were only 3 places from receiving the points bid (Awarded to the school with the most cumulative points that has not yet qualified for the NCDGC)

For a complete description of the points calculating formula and rankings, visit: http://www.ncdgc.com/rankings.htm. Also, if you are wanting to tune in to the live broadcast of this year's National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships, the event will be streamed via DiscGolfPlanet.TV

Josh Carroll   March 29, 2013 at 10:42pm

Fairmont Fridays, K-State Doubles

Just a reminder since we've been off for a while: K-State Doubles returns to the Friday evening schedule, 5:30 PM at Fairmont Park. See you all there!

Josh Carroll   March 13, 2013 at 6:00am

Tryout Results (St. Louis Qualifier)

After completion of the Qualifier Tryout rounds, the final squad has been selected to compete in the 2013 Gateway Collegiate Classic:

1.) Josh Carroll
2.) AJ Cruz
3.) Ben Nispel
4.) Jacob Patchen

Josh Carroll   March 6, 2013 at 8:36am

Club Meeting | Thursday, March 7th

The St. Louis qualifier for NCDGC is rapidly approaching! I have reserved the Kemper Foundation Conference Room in Hale Library, which is located on the 4th Floor (Hale 401B). We will be meeting at 6:00 PM. There are several topics I'd like to discuss to determine how we can make this trip a successful one. Your attendance and ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Among the topics to be discussed is raising enough money to send a team to the tournament. I still have a nice stack of Mi ... more

The St. Louis qualifier for NCDGC is rapidly approaching! I have reserved the Kemper Foundation Conference Room in Hale Library, which is located on the 4th Floor (Hale 401B). We will be meeting at 6:00 PM. There are several topics I'd like to discuss to determine how we can make this trip a successful one. Your attendance and ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Among the topics to be discussed is raising enough money to send a team to the tournament. I still have a nice stack of Millennium discs with the K-State powercat on them from the 2012 team's fundraiser. This would be an easy way to cover the team's entry fee. Each disc is $20, where $10 goes back to Discs Unlimited and $10 stays with us (see attachment). Therefore we would need to get rid of 12 discs to meet the $120 entry fee. Bring $20 (cash or check) to the meeting if you're interested in helping out!!

See you all there!

Josh Carroll   February 9, 2013 at 2:38am

Qualifier Tryout Rounds

In order to determine which players will be competing in the Gateway Collegiate Classic (St. Louis, MO) we will be conducting a series of tryouts. Each player is required to participate in a total of nine (9) rounds. Three rounds must be played at each of the following courses: Fairmont Park, Warner Park, & Tuttle Creek.

A “Q-round” consists of a full 18 holes between at least three (3) players. These players do not have to be K-State players, but ther ... more

In order to determine which players will be competing in the Gateway Collegiate Classic (St. Louis, MO) we will be conducting a series of tryouts. Each player is required to participate in a total of nine (9) rounds. Three rounds must be played at each of the following courses: Fairmont Park, Warner Park, & Tuttle Creek.

A “Q-round” consists of a full 18 holes between at least three (3) players. These players do not have to be K-State players, but there needs to be two other players present to verify your score. Each player must record their score on a scorecard and have each player sign it. You must declare that you are using this is a qualifier-tryout round before the round begins.

Be sure to play each course according to the league rules associated with each course. For example at Fairmont Park, all roads and beyond are out-of-bounds, as well as the road that dissects Hole 4. At Warner Park, remember to not throw over the top of the trees on Hole 1 and to play the practice basket from Hole 9’s tee the first time through and then the long placement the second time through.

I will be recording each player’s scores as they are reported until I have three 18-hole scores from that player. The best two (2) scores from each course will be used to determine a player’s average score out of six (6) total rounds.

Josh Carroll   January 29, 2013 at 7:52pm

Club Meeting | Thursday, January 31st

With the start of the 2013 spring semester, there are several important topics of discussion that need to be addressed. Please plan to attend! There are a lot of things going on this semester and your input on these matters is greatly appreciated.

WHO: K-State Disc Golf Club
WHAT: Spring Semester Meeting
WHEN: Thursday, January 31st, 6:00 PM
WHERE: Hale Library 301A (Montgomery Family Conference Room)

http://apps.lib.k-state.edu/ask/files/2011/08/room301.png

Josh Carroll   December 3, 2012 at 9:30am

Warner Park Follow-Up (Parks & Rec)

Members of the local disc golf affiliations gave a presentation to the city Parks and Recreation Advisory Board at the beginning of November. After realizing that further discussion would be necessary before proceeding with the "Next 9 Phase" of Warner Park, the board has scheduled disc golf to be a topic on this month's agenda.

Therefore, if you are free tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 PM, it would be great to make another strong showing to show our enthusiasm and support of the s ... more

Members of the local disc golf affiliations gave a presentation to the city Parks and Recreation Advisory Board at the beginning of November. After realizing that further discussion would be necessary before proceeding with the "Next 9 Phase" of Warner Park, the board has scheduled disc golf to be a topic on this month's agenda.

Therefore, if you are free tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 PM, it would be great to make another strong showing to show our enthusiasm and support of the sport.

Here’s the Meeting Details:
WHO: YOU and anyone else who might be interested.
WHAT: A meeting at City Hall about disc golf.
WHEN: Monday, December 3rd. 4:30pm Start time. However, feel free to slip in the back a little late if needed.
WHERE: Manhattan City Hall Commission Room, located at 12th & Poyntz Avenue, across from City Park (the Johnny Kaw Statue).

Josh Carroll   November 17, 2012 at 1:04am

Winter Schedule

Just a quick reminder that the K-State Doubles League has been moved to Saturdays at 1:30 PM through the winter months. With that in mind, we will follow the university calendar for holiday breaks meaning there is will be no official league for the next two Saturdays (11/17 - 11/24).

For a complete list of league dates, check the "2012-2013 K-State Doubles League" page under the Schedule tab.

Josh Carroll   November 5, 2012 at 12:43am

Warner Park (Parks & Rec Advisory Board)

Just passing on some local disc golf news, encouraging anyone and everyone to attend a presentation that involves the K-State Disc Golf Club! I will be speaking on behalf of K-State club to demonstrate community support towards the expansion of Warner Park from a 9-hole to 18-hole disc golf course:

WHO: Anyone who supports disc golf. In other words, all disc golfers, plus friends & family of disc golfers should attend.
WHAT: A presentation to the Board about Warner Park's disc golf ... more

Just passing on some local disc golf news, encouraging anyone and everyone to attend a presentation that involves the K-State Disc Golf Club! I will be speaking on behalf of K-State club to demonstrate community support towards the expansion of Warner Park from a 9-hole to 18-hole disc golf course:

WHO: Anyone who supports disc golf. In other words, all disc golfers, plus friends & family of disc golfers should attend.
WHAT: A presentation to the Board about Warner Park's disc golf history, information about it's current use, and of course requesting to move forward with Phase II of the project.
WHEN: Monday, November 5th at 4:30pm.
WHERE: 1101 Poyntz Avenue, in the City Hall City Commission Room (west side of building).

Thanks!


Josh Carroll
Disc Golf Club, President

Josh Carroll   September 27, 2012 at 3:20am

Region 3 - Upper Midwest Qualifier, Ottumwa IA

Our first chance at qualifying for the 2013 National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships is being held Friday and Saturday, October 5-6 in Ottumwa, Iowa. This qualifying tournament is the closest in proximity to Manhattan, KS (339 miles/5 hours, 43 minutes). We can take up to two teams of 4 players each: 1 team for the Championship Division and 1 team for the First Flight Division. I will reiterate this information at the doubles league on Friday at Fairmont.

WHAT: Iowa Collegiate Disc Gol ... more

Our first chance at qualifying for the 2013 National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships is being held Friday and Saturday, October 5-6 in Ottumwa, Iowa. This qualifying tournament is the closest in proximity to Manhattan, KS (339 miles/5 hours, 43 minutes). We can take up to two teams of 4 players each: 1 team for the Championship Division and 1 team for the First Flight Division. I will reiterate this information at the doubles league on Friday at Fairmont.

WHAT: Iowa Collegiate Disc Golf Championships
WHERE: Ottumwa, IA
WHEN: Departure - Friday October 5th (4:00 AM), ETA (10:00 AM)
COST (approximate): $100 entry fee, $70 hotel, $130 gas = $300

Josh Carroll   August 28, 2012 at 4:38am

Fairmont Friday, Meet & Greet

WHO: K-State Disc Golf Club
WHAT: Kick-off the start of the 2012 school year and meet Disc Golf Club members.
WHEN: Friday, August 31st, 6:00 PM
WHERE: Fairmont Park (K-177/Messenger Rd)