I would like to send a thank you to a very many people who have donated their time and efforts getting things ready for the tournament. Every year the course looks the best it ever has, and this year ...
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I would like to send a thank you to a very many people who have donated their time and efforts getting things ready for the tournament. Every year the course looks the best it ever has, and this year is no disappointment! Many of you that know me, will know how long I've been involved. I can truly say that I've never seen such a transformation in a single year, ever. I'm so psyched to play, and I hope you ALL remember to have FUN this weekend. I wish you well, but don't take things so seriously you don't enjoy yourself.
Registration will be closing in about a day and a half, so don't miss out. For those of you riding the fence because you don't like rain, think back over the past few months and think about how many times the forecast was nothing like reality. Do you want to be the one at your next league listening to everyone else talk about how much fun they had, do you? I've missed a few area tournaments and experienced this too. It's a bummer to think you missed out. This weekend is about the experience and the fellowship of friends. You'll notice players from all over signed up. Come make some new friends too.
As a former scout, I should remind everyone to come prepared. We would suggest, sunscreen, bug repellant, an umbrella (in the car at least), spare towels to switch out if they get wet or muddy, and poison ivy protection, if possible. Yes, we have poison ivy, as most places in Ohio. If you're careful not to disturb it as much as possible, you can mostly avoid it. Better safe than sorry.
I have heard talk of ticks in the area, but I have not personally seen any out there. If you run across any bees nests, please let us know where, so we can take care of them before others suffer. They dug in this year, but we've taken care of a few sites already.
If you have a bite or sting medical condition, PLEASE make sure you have your treatment and PLEASE let people around you know of your situation, so if the worst happens, people can get you help in a timely fashion. There is a hospital about 10 to 15 minutes away.
I would respectfully ask everyone to please be courteous to the other park users and park staff. They are really just learning about our disc golf community, what we have to offer and how much we can accomplish. I've seen some amazing things happen in the park this year, so please don't leave the staff with a bad taste from our event. I know many of you personally and I know this won't be the case, but I am stating it publicly to remind you to all be good stewards of the sport and help us steer others in the right direction.
Lastly, I would like to remind you that this entire event, as well as the disc golf course itself, is all done by volunteers. We're human and we make mistakes. We appreciate constructive criticisms, but not open inappropriate angry behavior that would take away from others having an enjoyable time. Come see one of us on the side and we'll listen.
I look forward to seeing you all out there. May the disc golf gods (whatever your denomination) bring you an enjoyable weekend experience!
