Anchorage Disc Golf Association
April 10, 2015 at 11:10pm
AKDGC update... aka moving the date?
Moving the AKDGC date to the weekend after King of the Hill was discussed in our March meeting per member suggestion. It is a good idea to help draw lower 48 players to KOTH and States, however there are a lot of variables involved. Rally in the Valley would have to be pushed back a week, as well as moving Jailhouse back a few weeks in to August. Andrew DiRoma talked with Will Schusterick about a confirmation of he and possibly Team Prodigy attending both weekends. But they could not commit since Will is attempting to get to Scandi Open.
Tre and I did collaborate on a potential two weekend co-tourney that would be be like a greater Anchorage area tourney, with one weekend in Anchorage and one weekend in the valley. I think this is a great potential to look at for next year. It would lead well in to a championship point series, especially with the creation of the Homer DG Championships. Having three to four designated point series tourneys in different regions of the state that lead up to States.
Moving States to said weekend, there would be 3 tourneys in the greater Anchorage area in consecutive weekends. This would make it difficult for players outside of our area.
So as you can see, there are a lot of variables. At this time, I recommend we stick to what is set now, keep it simple. We can think tank together for next year's season to further support Hilltop's A-Tier event. We also have a lot of course work to do this summer. Peters Creek MUST get finished. And Kincaid is in desperate need of maintenance. There are potentially two new courses being installed next summer, so this year is the year to get caught up.
It doesn't sound like this will happen. Either way, no disrespect but I will not hold my Jailhouse Roc tournament in the month of August. I don't mind changing the date to help out a tournament that would be more profitable than the J.R. but it will not fall in the month of August. I'd appreciate your understanding.
That's why I decided not to move States
"At this time, I recommend we stick to what is set now, keep it simple."
The date for States can definitely move if it's the right thing to do. The Jailhouse date can change too. I'm simply saying that Jailhouse Roc will not happen during the month of August. It'll happen during an open weekend outside of that month.
Moving the date was the wrong thing to do for a couple of reasons 1. Unless you have rock solid commitment letters you are moving it for people who aren't showing 2. I believe States is the USDGC Qualifier this year and it's unrealistic/unfair to ask the players from Homer,Junuea and Fairb ... more
Moving the date was the wrong thing to do for a couple of reasons 1. Unless you have rock solid commitment letters you are moving it for people who aren't showing 2. I believe States is the USDGC Qualifier this year and it's unrealistic/unfair to ask the players from Homer,Junuea and Fairbanks to do back to back big multi day tournaments that require expensive travel. Something we can consider for next yr
I agree Thad. Our state locals should be considered first, especially without letters of commitment....of some sort.