We are excited to announce some key updates and details for our upcoming Disc Golf Tournament at Carson Ridge. Your participation means a great deal to us, and we want to ensure you have all the neces ...
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We are excited to announce some key updates and details for our upcoming Disc Golf Tournament at Carson Ridge. Your participation means a great deal to us, and we want to ensure you have all the necessary information for a fantastic experience!
Caddie Book Release: Mark your calendars! The official caddie book will be released on April 29th. This guide will provide you with all the information about the course layout, rules, and more. Stay tuned for its release.
Course Preparation and Special Thanks: Our course is set and ready to challenge your skills, with the exception of one pin location. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Jake McDermott, Dennis Pederson, Gregg Swift, and Paul Cardinal for their invaluable time and effort in preparing the course. Special acknowledgment goes to their work on building up the green on Stadium hole 9, offering an exciting, never-before-played pin placement at Carson Ridge.
Player Parking and Logistics: Please note that player parking will be located at the old Carson City Dump entrance on Flint Rd. Look out for designated player parking signs and attendants to guide you to the designated area. The Carson Ridge parking lot will have limited access and will be reserved for tournament central, food & drink vendors, picnic tables, handicap parking, volunteer parking, and player drop-off. If you require special parking accommodations, please inform our tournament staff in advance. Your cooperation with parking requirements will contribute to a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants.
Player Registration and Check-In: Online player registration will close on Friday, May 3rd. We will accommodate same-day registration, however it will be cash only. Check-In for the event will open at 8:00am. Players will be informed of starting location at check-in. Player meeting at tournament central 9:30am. Shotgun Start 10:00am.
Group Requests: If you have a person/people in mind who you would like to play with on your card please send us a message. We are looking to have mixed cards for this event. While your request is not a guarantee, we will do our best to accommodate. You may either reply to this email or utilize the Disc Golf Scene platform by clicking "more"▶️ "contact" ▶️ "something else" and leave us a message.
Prizes and Sponsor Appreciation: We are thrilled to offer an array of fantastic prizes for our tournament, including tickets to the Reno Aces, bowling and rentals at Home Grown Bowl, golf at Eagle Valley Golf Course, and gift cards to various local establishments such as, Great Basin Brewery, Shoe Tree Brewery, The Fox Brewery & Pub, Suchussboom Brewery, Rosewood Tahoe, Inclined Burger & Brews, Sage Leaf Tahoe, T's Mesquite Rotisserie, The Potlatch in Incline Village and more! . We extend our sincere appreciation to our sponsors and encourage you to visit, shop, and thank them for their generous contributions to our disc golf community.
Closest to the Pin (CTP) Contest: Following the disc golf round, we will be running a Closest to the Pin (CTP) competition. Participants can gain entry to the CTP by bringing food donations for "Food for Thought." One food item entitles the participant to one throw, while a multi-pack donation of 6 or more items grants five throws. We have attached a list of desirable items to this email. Your additional contributions are greatly welcomed. Food for Thought is a fantastic organization whose mission is, “Providing nutritious meals to chronically hungry school children in our community”. To learn more about their mission, visit Foodforthought.org.
Food & Beverage Options: Come hungry and thirsty! We'll have the King of Kings taco & food truck on-site, along with beverages provided by Capital Beverages and Carson City Parks & Recreation. All food and drinks will be available for purchase, so be sure to bring along some extra cash for a yummy meal and refreshing beverages.
50/50 Raffle to Support Carson City Mover & Doers: We'll be hosting a 50/50 raffle to further support the Carson City Movers and Doers Adaptive Recreation program. Buy-in for the raffle will be 1 ticket for $5 or 5 tickets for $20. Your participation in the raffle will directly contribute to this worthy cause.
Volunteer Day- May 4th 10:00am-Noon: Calling all volunteers! If you're available on May 4th and would like to lend a hand, Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space will be holding a volunteer day clean-up at Carson Ridge Disc Golf Park. There will be opportunities to help with various items for course preparation, as well as trash clean-up. If interested please show up by 10:00am to check-in.
What to Bring on Tournament Day:
Folding chair for comfortable seating after the round.
Refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day. There will be two hydration stations. One at Tournament Central and one at hole 13 on the stadium course.
Cash $$ for 50/50, food, and drinks.
Your sense of fun and sportsmanship to make this event memorable. This is a low to no pressure event intended to bring our community together for a wonderful cause.
We are looking forward to seeing you all at Carson Ridge for the biggest Disc Golf tournament ever hosted in Carson City. The Cinco de Mayo Spring Fling promises to provide an unforgettable experience. If you have any questions or require further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to our tournament staff. Feel free to invite friends and family who do not play disc golf to join us post round for the Cinco de Mayo fiesta. Again, thank you for your enthusiasm, support, and contribution to a GREAT cause!
Cheers,
Cinco de Mayo Spring Fling Tournament Team
Matt Catterson
May 4, 2024
Would it be possible to add someone in this slot? I have a friend who's wanting in!
Jake McDermott
May 5, 2024
Thanks for expressing interest in getting your friend registered. Please check your email.
