Disc Downtown Peoria

Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Disc Downtown Peoria in Peoria, Illinois
XC-tier · PDGA-sanctioned doubles tournament

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About this tournament

Disc Downtown is bringing Disc Golf to the streets of Peoria, IL to kick off the 2018 Ledgestone Insurance Ope ... more

Disc Downtown is bringing Disc Golf to the streets of Peoria, IL to kick off the 2018 Ledgestone Insurance Open presented by Discraft.

For those that experienced this event in Grand Rapids know to register early for this one-of-a-kind tournament but for those not familiar with downtown disc golf, it's exactly that. Yes, downtown disc golf...as in closed streets, Chainstars in under highways, along the Peoria Lake, museum holes, & stadium holes!

Disc Downtown is a non-profit, charitable organization that focuses on introducing our beloved sport to those in urban settings. To do this, we shut down streets, create prototype discs by Discraft, introduce disc golf to the public and bang chains.

Here are the tournament details:

PDGA SANCTIONED XC-TIER -- DOUBLES FORMAT
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Player packs for amateur and professional division include one Disc Downtown Buzzz, one Disc Downtown Challenger, one short-sleeved event shirt (FIRST 50 MA1 players ONLY) and tons of extras and swag provided by event sponsors. Player pack cost deducted from payout pool MA1 division.

PROFESSIONAL DIVISION ... MPO
REGISTRATION FEE .... $80 per team
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Cash payouts per PDGA guidelines. Scores do not affect PDGA rating however, points will apply toward PDGA player points.

AMATEUR DIVISION .....MA1
REGISTRATION FEE .... $80 per team
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Merchandise payouts per PDGA guidelines provided by Disc Baron, on site and online. Scores do not affect PDGA rating however, points will apply toward PDGA player points. Player pack (discs & shirt) cost deducted from payout pool.

FAMILY FUN DIVISION ... FAM
REGISTRATION FEE ... $40 per team
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The Family Fun Division is non-competitive. Participants will receive one event disc per person. Event shirts and additional discs available for purchase. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT RULES/REQUIREMENTS

THE DISCS
Only official Disc Downtown approved discs are allowed in this tournament.***
We have to be safe, people. We are shooting disc golf in the city and want to introduce our sport in a positive manner. To do this, we've worked with Discraft to develop plastic safe for the streets. They're made of a sexy, flexy plastic that bounces off car windows, store fronts even humans without damage or injury.

All tournament participants will be provided with approved, "urban-safe" tournament discs for use during the tournament. (Pro & Am divisions will receive 4 discs per team/2 per person. Family Fun participants will receive one disc per player entry.)

Approved discs include Official "Urban Disco" and Disc Downtown Magnet by Discraft, Disc Downtown Buzzz by Discraft and Disc Downtown Challenger by Discraft. Use of any other disc during tournament is prohibited and will result disqualification of player and team without refund.

URBAN RULES APPLY
Meaning, safety first.

PDGA XC-TIER SANCTIONING RULES APPLY
All official, PDGA rules and regulations will be enforced. Know the code; respect the code. Represent our sport with pride.

Schedule subject to change.
*For sponsorship opportunities, please contact [email redacted] or call Steve Hedstrom at 269-547-6349 less

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Steve Hedstrom Sticky August 9, 2018 at 9:23pm

Scores are posted. We will be out at Sunset Hills with CTPs, Am payouts, and plastic. Thanks for playing in Disc Downtown Peoria! :-) I am also looking for a caddie for the next 3 days of Ledgestone. HMU 269-547-6349 Steve Hedstrom #27760 (MA2)

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Jacob Stahl Sticky August 9, 2018 at 9:11pm

Thanks to everyone who came out yesterday and participated in the Disc Downtown Peoria event. I wish I could have made it to check out the Peoria setup, but if it was as much fun as the past 2 years in Grand Rapids then Im sure you had a great time.

The Disc Baron payout certificates are now live and ready to use on the website (www.discbaron.com) or in store. Contact me should anyone run into any issues trying to redeem online.

Happy Discing!

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Steve Hedstrom August 8, 2018 at 3:54am

Come on out to Disc Downtown Peoria and have fun growing the sport with us on Weds 8-8-18. Tournament Central & Parking is at Kelleher's Irish Pub & Eatery 619 Southwest Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602 https://goo.gl/maps/rU8JyQrKofs

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Kip Rodier August 8, 2018 at 2:02am

Is there walk up registration for the family fun round?

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Steve Hedstrom August 8, 2018 at 3:27am

Yes, walk up for family fun round Kip. :-)

Kip Rodier August 8, 2018 at 11:15am

Good deal. Thanks. Is it a flex start? Or have to be there by 4:15?

Mike Rose August 7, 2018 at 2:49pm

do you have to preregister

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Steve Hedstrom August 7, 2018 at 5:54pm

Walk-ups welcome Mike. Reg is 11-Noon.

Mike Rose August 8, 2018 at 12:59am

I have to work until 1 then go get my son is there any chance we can register for the family round around 230-3

Steve Hedstrom August 8, 2018 at 3:50am

Yeah, just swing by then. Tourney payout will be happening and you'll be right on time for the family fun round. Just walk up and I'll see you downtown. :-)

Steve Hedstrom August 5, 2018 at 6:29pm

To clarify a few things about divisions, etc for Disc Downtown Peoria:

We recommend all AMs play the MA1 division. Any team containing a pro rated player must play MPO. The fact that it is a brand new course, brand new discs matched with the "urban course challenge" factor really makes the entire field any team's game.

At DDT Grand Rapids on 7/29/18, the top score was awarded to a team in the AM division, Team Hammerschlagen, stroke 1 stroke less than the #1 Pro team, Team ... more

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Steve Hedstrom July 30, 2018 at 11:23pm

Updates to course, format, and schedule coming soon. We'll see you down on Peoria in a few days! :-)

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About this tournament

Steve Hedstrom Sticky August 9, 2018 at 9:23pm

Jacob Stahl Sticky August 9, 2018 at 9:11pm

Steve Hedstrom August 8, 2018 at 3:54am

Kip Rodier August 8, 2018 at 2:02am

Mike Rose August 7, 2018 at 2:49pm

Steve Hedstrom August 5, 2018 at 6:29pm

Steve Hedstrom July 30, 2018 at 11:23pm