Maverick DG: Free State Fling pres by GRIPeq

Rob Martin    Sticky August 20 at 6:55pm

Thank you for coming and enduring the Free State Fling. I feel very bad that it was so hot.
I hope you are resting indoors today.

Results with payouts for all divisions can be found Under the 'Results' tab if you're on mobile, or on the front page if you are on a desk top. Pro payouts will begin processing Monday. Amateur payouts are available now via the Olathe store, or if you contact me I can send you an online code (but will not cover shipping).

Rob Martin    December 19 at 2:22pm

$4,486.50 - Amount of unclaimed payouts that expire 12/31/23.

Some of y'all have some serious credit to use up!

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:d4b86f44-c8e5-4df2-bac8-7ecfe20e6727

Rob Martin    November 5 at 7:59pm

Congratulations to the winners of the Maverick 2023 Disc Golf Series presented by GRIPeq. The overal winner for the large bag is Colby Jones. He will get his choice of 4 or 5 different A or B Series. The following won either a G or G2 bag. I'll email you your available choice when it's your turn to choose.

Colby Jones, MA2, 1046 points, Big bag
Following G or G2:
Dustin Heese, MA3, 930 points
Jason Flook, MPO, 854 points
Omar Bennett, MA60, 808.5 points
Gary Denis, MA50, 807 po ... more

Congratulations to the winners of the Maverick 2023 Disc Golf Series presented by GRIPeq. The overal winner for the large bag is Colby Jones. He will get his choice of 4 or 5 different A or B Series. The following won either a G or G2 bag. I'll email you your available choice when it's your turn to choose.

Colby Jones, MA2, 1046 points, Big bag
Following G or G2:
Dustin Heese, MA3, 930 points
Jason Flook, MPO, 854 points
Omar Bennett, MA60, 808.5 points
Gary Denis, MA50, 807 points
Jim Barnard, MA40, 750 points
Jonathon Oakes, MA1, 656 points
Chrisopher Cossette, MP40, 309 points
Holly Connealy, FA3, 215 points

Matthew Schulz    August 19 at 5:05pm

1:15pm Round 2 Tee-Time. Working on groups now.

Rob Martin    August 18 at 9:21pm

Welcome to the 2023 Free State Fling presented by GRIPeq!


PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE EMAIL. WE ARE NOT HAVING AN OFFICIAL PLAYER MEETING…THIS EMAIL IS YOUR PLAYER MEETING.

If you are receiving this email because you used your email when signing up another player for the event, please forward this info to that player.


THANK YOU SPONSORS:


Thank you to Grip Equipment for their title sponsorship. Their support means a lot to me and Maverick DG. I personally carry a Grip Bag ... more

Welcome to the 2023 Free State Fling presented by GRIPeq!


PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE EMAIL. WE ARE NOT HAVING AN OFFICIAL PLAYER MEETING…THIS EMAIL IS YOUR PLAYER MEETING.

If you are receiving this email because you used your email when signing up another player for the event, please forward this info to that player.


THANK YOU SPONSORS:


Thank you to Grip Equipment for their title sponsorship. Their support means a lot to me and Maverick DG. I personally carry a Grip Bag and think you should too.


THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS:


Thank you to Kyle Coleman for his continued work to make Bloomington playable all summer and fall!


ABOUT THE FREE STATE FLING’S NAME:


The town of Bloomington is now underwater where Clinton Lake is. Bloomington used to be a stop on the underground railroad for runaway slaves. The stamp this year is about The Freedom Rings Sculpture that is east of Hole 16. You can read more about the sculpture here:


https://theclio.com/entry/167180



DIVISIONS / DATES:


Everyone is playing two rounds on Saturday, August 19th on a shotgun start. Round one hole assignments have been posted. HOWEVER - Please recheck your hole assignments after you check in Saturday morning to make sure they did not change.


https://www.pdga.com/tour/event/67638


Round two shotgun start time and hole assignments will be posted at the same link.


>> As a reminder - you still need to check in with the Course Director from 7:30 - 8:15 Saturday morning.


LATE WITHDRAWAL / NO-SHOW


At this point, it is too late to receive a refund. However, if you notify me at 785-764-2229 prior to tee time, you will still receive your player pack for an Am.


To cancel, text or call your name and division, with comment you are canceling to 785-764-2229.


PARKING -
Please only park in the main course in-between Holes 18-10-1. All other areas could potentially be along an Out of Bounds line and affect play. The one exception is the road to the boat docks in between 16 & 17.


RESTROOMS


The vault toilets at 13/14/18 will be open. The flush toilets near Hole 1 and practice basket are open.


CHECK-IN


Check-in is from 7:30 am - 8:15 am at the parking lot near Hole 1. All players, Pro and Am, need to check in. If you don’t check in, I will presume you are a No Call, No Show and you may be scratched from the event.




SCORING


We will be using the PDGA digital scoring system. (This is not Udisc). To access it, go to pdga.com/score. Enter in the password, then your last name or PDGA number, and the card will pull up. I will have paper scorecards as a backup. You can also use udisc as a backup. However, to submit the scores, it needs to be done through the PDGA scoring system.


Password: FSF2023


CADDY BOOK


Hole lengths, pars, and OB rules are listed in the PDGA app while you are keeping score. You can also go to this link to find each course set up here:


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BneNUZ5TjfPbvmL99khRL1X1UXR7OGDLZdtvugAKNh0/edit




COURSE CONDITIONS


Bloomington is mostly cart friendly with the exception of a couple of bridges that have poor transitions and getting to Hole 5’s tee box. There is a shortcut for it though so you don’t have to fully climb the hill with a cart.


AMATEUR PLAYER PACKS


Ams will receive a Discraft tournament stamped disc


Discraft choices:


ESP Zone
Z Buzzz
ESP Undertaker
Z Raptor
ESP Thrasher


https://www.discraft.com/disc-golf/




WATER

IT IS GOING TO BE VERY HOT. BRING *GALLONS* OF WATER FOR YOUR SELF.
While there will be water coolers on the course I fully expect they will go dry at some point. They will be refilled as soon as possible, but you need to be prepared to bring enough water for yourself. The water on the course is a back-up.


BONUS PRIZES


ROUND ONE PRIZE: If you have the Hot Round of your whole division (not your card, but the whole division) you will get a Hot Round mini. They are not much, only a mini, but the only way you can get one is by having the Hot Round, so it’s kind of cool.


ROUND TWO PRIZE: If you win your card, you win a prize from the white prize box that is called the Toy Box. Typical items are sticker sheets, can coolers, license plate frames, etc.


LUNCH BREAK / ROUND 2


We will have an approximately 1 hour lunch break after the last card is completed before starting round 2. The Clinton Store will be serving a lunch special:
Lunch will be pulled pork sandwich, chips, pasta salad, brownie, and your choice of drink (Gatorade, can of beer, can of pop, or two bottles of water for $15.
I would ask that you consider this as it is a family-run store and is the only option for lunch that will assure you to get back in time for round 2. If you try to drive to Lawrence you will likely be late for Round 2.
Round 2 tee time and hole assignments will be posted here:


https://www.pdga.com/tour/event/67638




IF YOU NEED TO WITHDRAW

If you decide for any reason that you don’t or can’t play the second round, please tell Matthew Schulze, the On-Site Tournament Director. This is crucial as it will affect others on how the second round is organized.




ACE / CTP FUND


If you paid into the ace fund during registration you are included in this. If you didn’t, you can sign up when you check in if you want to. It costs $5. If neither applies, skip to next section.


Thank you for participating into the Ace Fund. With all Maverick DG events, the Ace fund is paid out as large ticket items and not as cash. This is one of the ways MavDG is ‘maverick’ and it helps to pay for tournament expenses. I determine the payout items so that what is given out is higher than what was paid in so both the winner and the tournament benefits.


PRIZES:
The prizes for the ace pool will be GRIPeq bags. There will be a black AX5 (retails $259) and a tan G-Series (retails $99)





Please note: If there is a tie for first place in your division, we will start the CTP game before your playoff is done. If you super duper rather play the CTP game than for the First Place Trophy, you can always forfeit the playoff. I would ask you though - why are you playing in a tournament if not to win the prize of First Place?


For the full rules on how the Ace fund works, you can go here:


CTP / Ace throw off - Maverick style


Instructions on how to update your registration to include the ace fund:


On a computer, or mobile browser, under the Registered Players section, you will see your name as registered. Click EDIT and add the ace fund.




AWARDS / PAYOUTS


To decrease the amount of congregation we will not have a formal awards ceremony. The award will given out as soon as the clear winner is determined after the second round. PRO PAYOUTS can be either a check picked up at the ship or mailed to you, or PayPal Goods and Services (winner pays fees) based on what you chose during registration. AM PAYOUTS are redeemable at Maverick Disc Golf in Olathe, KS. If you proactively request one, you can also redeem it at our webstore maverickdiscgolf.com. If you choose the webstore, it will charge you shipping.


TROPHIES


There is a First Place trophy for all divisions that pre-registered by Thursday (yesterday).
1st, 2nd, and 3rd for Recreational.


PDGA POSTING


My goal is to have the 'official' results posted to the PDGA by Sunday evening.


THANK YOU


I want to sincerely thank you for choosing to play in Maverick Disc Golf events, and particularly the Free State Fling. If you are a first timer, I hope you enjoy it!

Rob Martin    August 12 at 4:20pm

Course layout is shown in the Pictures tab

Peter Jenkins    August 12 at 2:18pm

Is the course in tournament layout, or do the pins still need to be moved?

Rob Martin    August 6 at 1:37pm

The Clinton Store will be selling a lunch in-between rounds. It is highly recommended. It is always a good value and quick as you won't have enough time to drive to Lawrence and back in the one hour allowed for lunch. The menu will be posted when we are informed of what it is.

Tyeler Miller    August 4 at 5:29pm

Do we know Check-in and start times?

Landis Nelson    June 30 at 7:13pm

Will Am's get player packs?