Firefighters Park

John Minicuci    September 29, 2011 at 12:01am

An red old school Aviar putter went in just north about 20 feet from 12's basket. Jeff Bauman and "Madball"'s names are on the back. The blue faded graffiti disc thrower stamp is on the front. It is vintage, well tuned, and was mine. If anyone found it, a return will be provided...

Dan James lost a Pro tye-dye Beast on 18...

Brandon Redmond    September 28, 2011 at 7:44pm

Had a blue goldline striker go in at the point of the creek on 18 right where it gets kind of shallow at the pennisula. too murky to see anything, and since we finished in dark, couldn't go back. reward for return

Brandon Dub    September 26, 2011 at 10:37pm

Since I am at work til 4 every Monday and don't get a chance to check the weather...thank God for weather man Jay!!! I now know that I will b going to leagues...

TJ Yelland    September 24, 2011 at 8:18am

Jeff, I do not mean any disrespect. I am not just speaking to speak. I worked/lived in Detroit. I know the area. I think a course on Belle Isle would be great. I would make the drive from Waterford to play it. However I am just saying. What you hear from the Detroit area is not rumors. Belle Isle is a great place during the day. However at night, not so much. I like to see more courses go up. I think there needs to be more courses in Waterford. There is one small course called Bayco ... more

Jeff, I do not mean any disrespect. I am not just speaking to speak. I worked/lived in Detroit. I know the area. I think a course on Belle Isle would be great. I would make the drive from Waterford to play it. However I am just saying. What you hear from the Detroit area is not rumors. Belle Isle is a great place during the day. However at night, not so much. I like to see more courses go up. I think there needs to be more courses in Waterford. There is one small course called Baycourt. There are a few Parks close to Waterford that have the room to put a course in. I am talking with Andrew from Up In The Air to try and figure out how we go about getting baskets into place. Its not easy. Anyways good luck with your project. I support it 100%.

John Minicuci    September 24, 2011 at 1:37am

I've had my hand in a lot of course development in this area. The Belle Isle idea, albeit a great one, is not a new one. Detroit's Lasky Disc Golf Course went in a few years ago. It was supposed to be folowed up by a family rec center featuring an 18 hole disc golf course that disappeared as fast as the economy fell. Here's an earlier thread on DiscGolferUs website: http://discgolfer.ning.com/group/bidgc?commentId=1809917%3AComment%3A1965010
Hopefully, this idea can now begin to get some legs under it. I'll help if need be...

Jeff Dutka    September 24, 2011 at 12:32am

Please don't just assume the worst about the City of Detroit. If the course was built and a strong outreach program was instituted to educate folks about the game, I think it could be successful and sustainable. Much like basketball and soccer, disc golf is an inexpensive sport and could be marketed quite well to inner city youth. This is also a self serving mission in my mind. I'd love to throw a few rounds on Belle Isle, grab some dinner in Greektown and then go see the Tigers in the ... more

Please don't just assume the worst about the City of Detroit. If the course was built and a strong outreach program was instituted to educate folks about the game, I think it could be successful and sustainable. Much like basketball and soccer, disc golf is an inexpensive sport and could be marketed quite well to inner city youth. This is also a self serving mission in my mind. I'd love to throw a few rounds on Belle Isle, grab some dinner in Greektown and then go see the Tigers in the evening. Sounds like a little slice of heaven to me. Special thanks to Joe Rob and Chris Haag for sharing their vision and count me in as a volunteer, coach, organizer, or whatever...PS: There is a page on FB supporting this effort. Take a minute and "like" it. There is a dinner this Sunday too and they need people to attend and lend their support. Check it out at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Detroit-Needs-a-Disc-Golf-Course-on-Belle-Isle/193523377385194.

Notcha Momma    September 23, 2011 at 5:05am

@TJ, good point. I sometimes forget about the soft under belly of society.

brandon oleskie    September 23, 2011 at 1:11am

lost a blue teebird on hole four please return

TJ Yelland    September 23, 2011 at 12:50am

Belle Isle would be nice. Until all the baskets are stolen and sold for scrap. Do you see why there are so many courses North and West. Even a couple East. South on the other hand....

Notcha Momma    September 23, 2011 at 12:42am

I heard someone is trying to build a course out on Belle Isle. I think that would be awesome.

PLASTIC FOR SALE    September 17, 2011 at 5:29am

if you are looking for a good deal on black lights here it is!!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/51-UV-395-nm-Ultra-Violet-LED-Blacklight-Flashlight-AA-/200639512067?pt=US_Flashlights&hash=item2eb70bfe03

PLASTIC FOR SALE    September 10, 2011 at 4:38am

kick ass!

Lance Rausch    September 10, 2011 at 4:25am

Tape is installed on lower and upper of all baskets.

PLASTIC FOR SALE    September 9, 2011 at 5:07am

Lance that tape is the shit! i will give you some money on wednesday for that.

Lance Rausch    September 9, 2011 at 3:59am

I have a roll of military grade 24hr glow tape. Im gonna throw a ring of tape around each pole, far brighter then the glow paint and will hold that brightness all night long.

PLASTIC FOR SALE    September 9, 2011 at 3:38am

Ok it's time! glow is in the house at firefighters dont forget your black lights, glo discs, your lights on the discs. There is glo paint on the baskets and they work good. To the Wednesday Night League Players make sure you pack right for the dark.

Brandon Redmond    August 31, 2011 at 4:11pm

@ Mike-One other thing that I forgot, and probably the most important item of all; throw what feels right in your hand. Everyone has their go to disc, their favorite plastic, and all that. I love Bosses, but the wide rim can't be held and thrown right by some people. The general consensus from everyone is that the Buzzz is the end all be all in midranges, but some people prefer the Roc. It all comes down to what you feel comfortable with, and trust. It takes some tim, and a lil bit of money ... more

@ Mike-One other thing that I forgot, and probably the most important item of all; throw what feels right in your hand. Everyone has their go to disc, their favorite plastic, and all that. I love Bosses, but the wide rim can't be held and thrown right by some people. The general consensus from everyone is that the Buzzz is the end all be all in midranges, but some people prefer the Roc. It all comes down to what you feel comfortable with, and trust. It takes some tim, and a lil bit of money, but the more you try out, the better off you will be. Never hurts to ask someone if you could toss one of their discs if you've never thrown it. We're usually pretty cool with helping you out.

John Minicuci    August 31, 2011 at 9:52am

@Nate - sorry man. I hope they turn up!
@Chris Leo - any luck with the Mini?
@Mike Dupuis - check this out: http://www.discgolfscene.com/profile/1445/pictures/album_613/119599#119599
I copied the flight chart from the Innova website and posted its pic in my Profile pictures. Hit me up if you have any more Q's, especially about that father-time issue. I know it all too well >-( ;-)

Nate Buban    August 30, 2011 at 11:11pm

Alright. Last night at monday night league 8-29, i lost my pair of oakley flacks. they are black on black with polorised lenses. if anyone happened to pick them up or know someone who did i will reward them $$$. i am devistated. thank you.

Notcha Momma    August 29, 2011 at 9:27pm

Clear as mud (hah). Seriously your explanation was helpful Brandon, I appreciate it. Thanks Chris Leo for the web site link. I started playing this year in May. Unfortunately personal issues kept me off the course for most of the summer (except for this last saturday at fire fighters).

I don't have any intention of becoming a pro. I do it for the workout (you'll understand as you get older and father time creeps in). Much more invigorating and cost effective than most summ ... more

Clear as mud (hah). Seriously your explanation was helpful Brandon, I appreciate it. Thanks Chris Leo for the web site link. I started playing this year in May. Unfortunately personal issues kept me off the course for most of the summer (except for this last saturday at fire fighters).

I don't have any intention of becoming a pro. I do it for the workout (you'll understand as you get older and father time creeps in). Much more invigorating and cost effective than most summertime sports. Even as a rookie / casual player it's good to be knowledgeable about particular aspects of the sport.