Salmon River Disc Golf Tournament June 1st & 2nd 2019
PLEASE READ!!! Make sure to read and print or save driving direction, GPS is very unreliable in this area. There is no cell service.
Hello Disc Golfers,
We hope your are getting excited for this epic event coming up June 1st and 2nd. The course is looking good, and the weather is going to be perfect. We are all excited and can’t wait.
Big thanks to Micheal Belchik for stepping into the T.D. Position this year. We’ve added 3 Awesome new holes to the course this year to accommodate more players. Also special thanks to Peter McBride and James Conrad for holding Disc Golf Clinic on Friday.
Please take a moment to read this important information, there is lots in here about Arrivals, Camping, Directions and general things to remember as you venture to this magical area.
Please remember there are no hotels or grocery stores within a 1-1/2 hour drive, this is a camping only tournament. There is a gas station at the course. The Salmon River Saloon will be open from 11 AM to 9PM leading up to the event and then 11AM-12AM on Friday and Saturday. The Saloon has a bar, also serving non-alcoholic drinks, sandwiches, snacks, and ice for sale. Hoping for beautiful sunny weather, but be prepared for rain regardless, you never know... also don’t forget your camping necessities. Please bring plenty of warm bedding and clothes it’s been chilly. No camp fires except in one main fire pit. There is WiFi internet at the Saloon, but no cell service in the area.
This is a NO DOG event.
Check In:
Friday Check-in will officially start at 3 PM however you need to check-in about camping when you arrive.
Player and Camping Check-in at Tournament Central located right in front of the Saloon under the ez up. If your going to be coming in after 6:00 P.M. on Friday, check-in at the Saloon until 11:30 PM for camping and parking info.
Camping:
Camping on the front nine Saloon property is all drop off only. All parking and car camping is located at the back nine across the street.
Early Arrivals and extra people:
No problem at all if you want to come early to practice or camp before Friday June 2nd 10 am, which is the official check in time. If you arrive early, check-in at the Saloon which will be open from 10am to 9pm ( probably close to midnight) on Thursday. Pre-tournament Camping is $10 per night and includes course play.
There will be designated camping and parking areas, you will have to check in at the Saloon which is at the course (the only things in Cecilville are the Saloon, gas station and disc golf course all with 100 feet from each other.)
Porta-potties and showers will be on site.
Please let us know if you are bringing someone extra with you, especially if they want food. $10 per person for camping.
Please let us know if you plan to come early so we will have a heads up.
Volunteers:
Check in with us when you arrive.
We at still looking for volunteers for Thursday and Monday. Please email me back if you are interested in doing that.
If you come before the tournament and volunteer some time getting the course ready we will give you free early arrival camping. Let us know if you want to do this.
Late Arrivals:
If you are arriving on Friday after 8pm, go to the Saloon for info on where to camp and park. If you arrive after the Saloon is closed, camp in the Late Arrivals Camping Area. Sorry there will be no Registration Refunds After May 30th Midnight.
Camping:
You will drop off your stuff for your camp and then park your vehicle in the parking area. All car camping will be at the flat where the back 9 is located.
Meals:
As we have said the course is hours from any grocery store. We will be offering meals throughout the weekend. Some are for purchase, all meals on Saturday are included in your entry fee. There will be meals for purchase Friday-Sunday at the Salmon River Saloon.
Menu:
Friday
Dinner $10: Burger, Green Salad, Potato Salad, drink
Saturday(included in players pack, available for purchase to non players)
Breakfast: Eggs, sausage breakfast buffet, plus yogurt and granola and fruit. Of course coffee and such. ($10 non players)
Lunch: Taco Bar, pork Al Pastor, beef or veggie. Green Salad, rice and bean. ($10 non players)
Dinner: Grilled chicken, Coconut Curry, rice and Asian slaw.
($15 non players)
Sunday
Breakfast: $8 sausage eggs cheese breakfast buffet (included in players pack)
Lunch $8: Sandwich, potato salad, drink
Dinner: $10 Taco Bar
Note: Please bring cash
Saturday Night Entertainment:
We are happy to announce there will live music Saturday night by the" Super Fines." There is a $10 cover if you are not playing in the Tournament, golfers get in free. Bring your dancing shoes!
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY Check-in starts at 3:00
Player and Camping Check-in at Tournament Central located right in front of the Saloon under the ez up. If you com in late on Friday and no one is at the EZ-up check-in at the Saloon until 11:30 PM for camping and parking info.
FRIDAY
PRO CLINIC with Peter McBride and James Conrad
3:00-4:00
FUN A/B RANDOM PIC DOUBLES
$10 Each person. 100% payout.
Check-in at 3:30 pm starts at 4:00 pm
Poker Tourney
in the Saloon after doubles ends
SATURDAY June 1st
Breakfast 7:00-8:00
Players Meeting 8:00 A.M.
We are starting promptly because we have a 22 hole course that's full.
1st Round Shotgun Start: 8:30
Complimentary Lunch for players
2nd Round Shotgun Start: 1 hour after the last card from Round One comes in. Look for time posted at TC.
SUNDAY June 2nd
Breakfast 7:30-8:30
Players Meeting 8:30
Shotgun Start 9:00
Put your wig on straight and don’t be late
SEE YOU ALL SOON
And Remember "HORSES ARE IN PLAY"
DIRECTION BELOW > PRINT AND TAKE WITH YOU
Directions: The following is a guide to driving to the course. The first thing to know, is that the Salmon River Road is narrow, and that other people live here and drive this road. So, please, take your time, enjoy the scenery, and be courteous. The road is paved all the way. Please note that GPS is unreliable in this country. Don't be a "GPS Refugee"!!
Directions from the Coast: Take Highway 299 to Willow Creek. Left on Highway 96. After 45 miles, right turn on Salmon River Road. At Forks of Salmon (17 miles up), take a right turn across two bridges onto Cecilville Road, and the course is be 17.5 miles further past Forks of Salmon. Don't miss that right turn!! (Note if you pass the Forks of Salmon Post office you missed the turn.) The Salmon River Saloon on the left side as you are headed upriver, you have made it. Average drive time from Arcata 3.25 hours without stopping, probably a little longer if you have never driven the road before.
Please note, the Salmon River Road is a narrow winding one lane road with two way traffic. If you are pulling a trailer or just would like to to avoid the one lane road there is an alternate route which takes about 45 minute longer. (if you plan to come this way please check with CalTrans for delays) Take Highway 299 to Weaverville, in Weaverville turn left onto Highway 3 take Highway 3 all the way to Callahan. Just after Callahan, take a left on Cecilville Road, and drive 30 miles over the pass (Callahan, Cecilville, or Carter Meadow Summit) to Cecilville. Look for the Saloon on the right side of the road. Cecilville is which is 67 miles from Weed.
Directions from I-5: After the City of Weed, take the Edgewood/Gazelle exit, cross under the freeway, and take a right on Stewart Springs Road (old Highway 99). Go north 7 miles, and take a left on the Gazelle-Callahan Road in the town of Gazelle. This is one of the best scenic roads in CA; enjoy! Take this road all the way to Callahan (about 27 miles); joining Highway 3 along the way. Just after Callahan, take a left on Cecilville Road, and drive 30 miles over the pass (Callahan, Cecilville, or Carter Meadow Summit) and continue to Cecilville. Look for the Saloon on the right side of the road. Cecilville is which is 67 miles from Weed.
If you are coming from the North Exit I-5 in Yreka, take the Highway 3 exit, turn right then left to stay on Hwy 3, then to just short of callahan (41 miles). Turn right on Cecilville Road, and drive 30 miles over the pass (Callahan, Cecilville, or Carter Meadow Summit) and continue to Cecilville. Look for the Saloon on the right side of the road.
Looking forward to seeing you all real soon,
Allegra, Mike and Monk
Allegra Brucker
Jun 18, 2019
Glad you enjoyed!
