BC Open presented by Discmania
Fri-Sun, July 21-23, 2023 at Raptors Knoll Disc Golf Park in Township of Langley, British ColumbiaA-tier · PDGA-sanctioned singles tournament
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Delaney Scholz July 22 at 6:35pm
On wetlands, the caddy book says hole 9 is a par 4, but PDGA live is saying it’s a par 3 - how would you like us to proceed?
Gabrielle Lee July 22 at 6:16am
With the number of comments about wasps nests, thought I'd post PDGA rule 803.02.A:
A player may obtain relief from the following obstacles that are on or behind the lie: harmful insects or animals, people, or any item as designated by the Director. To obtain relief, the player may mark a new lie that is on the line of play, farther from the target, at the nearest point that provides relief (unless greater relief is announced by the Director).
Be safe, all!
Yossarian King
July 23 at 4:08am
Sadly, farther from the target is always deeper into the woods! ????
Darren Hamar July 22 at 4:10am
Campbell valley. Course plays longer than last year, last year had huge back-ups, and this year we played a 4-1/2 hour round with non stop huge back-ups....why are we trying to push tee times every 8 mins...were there no learnings from last year? This needs to be corrected, standing in stifling heat in a course that runs out of water and only one bathroom (that is unexessible while playing) is extremely frustrating.
Not to mention I watched 3 people roll ankles today on teepads that are bumpy a ...
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Craig Sheather
July 22 at 12:55pm
Morning everyone, Thanks you for all your advice overnight. Super helpful. There are some things we can control to support player experience. Shortening the average time on the course is the primary objective for today. We are efforting to make a series of course changes for 7am tee off this morning ... more
Laura Mason
July 22 at 7:46pm
Hey Craig - will the pads also be shortened for Sunday rounds? Cheers!
Carie Coleman-Pinkal July 22 at 4:09am
What’s up with moving the FPO and FP40 to ridiculously early tee times Saturday morning at Raptor’s? Isn’t that a drastic change from today’s start time?
Craig Sheather
July 22 at 5:04am
Thank you for your comments. The PDGA tour manger automatically picks the order of divisions. I didn’t look at who was when at all as I was in a rush to get it posted since it was so late. I didn’t get back from the course till 8.30pm. There was no intention of being disrespectful. I am ... more
Carie Coleman-Pinkal
July 22 at 9:18pm
Thank you for your response, Craig. I appreciate how busy you are.
Craig Sheather
July 23 at 2:57am
FYI they are early again tomorrow to allow for filming and I do believe they enjoyed the cool morning this morning. all smiles. What a great group to watch support each other. We are so lucky to have this group be our leaders in our region.
Kyle Yakiwchuk July 22 at 3:31am
Can someone confirm if the upper area above the pit on hole 2 (the ob) is OB behind the chain? There's no "string" per the caddy book, and the chain in question is next to the basket.
Thanks!
Edgar Alejandro Mujica
July 22 at 4:42am
Craig, this wording is confusing. From my understanding, and I believe for many until this comment/announcement, the pit has always been OB. Or were we wrong? Is this a change for round 2 and 3? The pit on hole 2 is now a hazard instead of OB?
Craig Sheather
July 22 at 5:09am
Sorry I am tired. I will fix it. It is OB. Been a long day for all of us. Thx.
Jeromy Strobiki July 22 at 2:10am
Campbell valley park tee of issue.
Knowing that there is a 20-40 minute wait at hole 2 can we slow down the 1st hole tee off until we catch up. Tee off should be reflective of the speed of play I would imagine.
Chris Ogden July 21 at 7:11pm
Can we have someone with access to the lost disc bin available so we can retrieve our lost discs? I lost a disc today and the person put my disc in the bin.
Delaney Scholz July 21 at 4:56am
Is there a separate parking lot for the Discmania course? Or should we park at one of the Raptors parking lots?
Trevor Gilbertson
July 21 at 5:08am
Yeah, I'm not familiar with the area. Is there an address for the Discmania course at the Wetlands?
Yossarian King July 21 at 3:36am
Stinging nettle in the out of bounds bushes along the fence on hole 13 at Raptor's. Not deadly, but uncomfortable, so try to avoid touching plant life whilst you thrash about looking for discs.
Adam Bruno July 21 at 2:37am
Angry bees in brush on left side of hole 14 at InDesign course. Also angry bees on hole 1 at raptors in ditch on right past red pad and on hole 5 right side (close to hole 3). Also on hole 12 deep of pin. 6 stings in total. Lol
Alex Slotty
Robert Dixon
Elias McQuaid July 21 at 1:28am
Is there anyone that lives close to the courses and would let me park my small camper trailer in their driveway or yard for Friday to Sunday? My camping spot fell through.
Elizabeth deVries July 21 at 12:57am
I tee at 7am tomorrow at Campbell Valley. What time do we expect the gates to be open for parking before warm-up?
Thank you!!!
Craig Sheather
July 21 at 1:02am
if you are going earlier keep going down the road to the equestrian centre than move up at 6.30
Don Clark July 21 at 12:44am
I am coming up from Bellevue, WA later tonight, but I can’t be there by 6:00.
Don Clark PDGA #144156 MP60 Division.
Calvin Taylor July 20 at 11:16pm
There’s a wasp nest early left on hole 17 at the Campbell valley course. One of the members of our group got stung multiple times today.
Chris Vance July 20 at 10:36pm
Hello.
I sent an email through the “contact” link but have not heard back. I cannot make it to acerunners today to check in and pick up my players pack. Can the pack be held till Saturday and can this count as me checking in please?
Scott Withers July 20 at 9:11pm
Hi Craig,
There is a group of us that are coming up but not going to make it to ace runners by 6
All MPO
Scott Withers
Trevor Snyder
Chris Nelson
Bryan Peterson.
Please let me know what else I need to do to check us in. We are in route to Canada now.
Thanks!
Faith Freiheit July 20 at 9:07pm
Are we okay to just walk the discmania course and not throw?
Stewart McIsack
July 20 at 9:30pm
Ideally we don't impose on that property until Friday. The Fraser Retriever Training Club has be gracious to keep all thier members out of their training areas for 3 days for us. Let's be patient and wait our turn.
Tyler McAuley July 20 at 8:44pm
I've seen tee times posted already for several divisions but I can not find mine for the life of me. Any tips? Ma3
Colton Whelpton
July 20 at 11:20pm
I see MA3 tees times listed in the Caddie Book on the app by scrolling over to day two. Are these just placeholders then or is this accurate?
Craig Sheather
July 21 at 12:47am
placeholders for now but close nothing is confirmed till the night before
Atlin Marining-Quesnel July 20 at 8:33pm
Is there a link for the Jackman course for a score keeper?
Craig Sheather
July 21 at 12:49am
We have given you the course map and that is it. not sure what you mean by a scorecard?
Katheryn Isfeld July 20 at 7:43pm
Hornet nest next to Hole 3 tee Campbell valley in the trees
It’s been fixed!
Thanks for all the hard work you have put into this! The course was AMAZING! So fun, and just the right amount of challenging :) we could really see how much work went into making that space a playable course
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