Michigan Junior State Championships Presented by Discraft

This will serve as the player meeting for the 2021 Michigan Junior Disc Golf Championship Presented By Discraft. Thanks to our sponsors for whom without their help and support this event could not ... show more ›

This will serve as the player meeting for the 2021 Michigan Junior Disc Golf Championship Presented By Discraft.

Thanks to our sponsors for whom without their help and support this event could not take place:
Discraft
Disc Baron
Mason County Disc Golf
Eric & Tiny Oakley
Black Ace Disc Golf

Location: The course is located within the Holly Recreation Area State Park (Day Use, Not Campground). From I-75 take exit 101, head east on Grange Hall Rd, passing over Dixie Highway, continue 1 mile to McGinnis Rd. Turn right onto McGinnis Rd and continue 0.75 mile to the park entrance on the right. Go straight after clearing park ranger booth. There is a brown sign for the Sunset Ridge Pavilion shortly followed by the Holly Woods Disc Golf Couse sign. Either entrance will get you into the parking lot. The event HQ is located in the Sunset Ridge Pavilion which is next to the disc golf course. There is a cost to get into the park if you do not have a Recreation Passport on your license plate.

Player check in is at the pavilion. There are 3 groupings for player check in. 6-8, 10-12, 15-18. Please use the appropriate one as we have tried to have heavier discs for the older players and lighter discs for the younger players.

We are raffling off a Discraft Chainstar Lite and a Zuca cart. There will be two winners drawn, one for each. The first person has a choice of the two items. Tickers are $2 each or 3 for $5. We will draw the winners before the start of Round 2.

Format: MJ06/08 and FJ06/08 will only be playing in 1 round per the Youth Safety provision of the PDGA Completion Manual. All other divisions will be playing 2 rounds. All rounds will be played on the Original 18 Holes from the concrete teepads.

We are using PDGA Live Scoring for this event. We are asking that the top player on the card has their guardian keep score with the group. I also have a paper scorecard as a second method of keeping score. Anyone else in the group may keep the score for the group. Following the round, please compare both totals prior to submitting the scores. The website is www.pdga.com/score The password is JrStates

Payouts: As advertised, there are no payouts at the end of the event as this event is a True Amateur event which we firmly believe is the most appropriate type of event for a Junior Championship. All players will receive a very large player pack, lunch, & participate in the Ring of Fun during lunch. Every player will be receiving something in this big merchandise give away.

Mosquitoes are at a moderate level. You for sure want to bring some bug repellant.

We will have staff out on the course assisting your groups with any issues that you have throughout the day. They are not assigned 1:1 per group so they will be floating around between 2-4 groups. If you have any questions, problems, or concerns please let them know. They most likely will be able to address your issue.

Youth Safety: The PDGA has incorporated a section into the Competition Manual dealing with Junior Level Play. It was alluded to in the About Section and Comment section on DiscGolfScene. Here is the section in its entirety for your use. Please read this prior to coming to the event as it will have a direct impact on the event. Compliance with this will have a direct impact everyone having a positive tournament experience, your cooperation is needed and appreciated!

1.13 Youth Safety

Parent/Guardian Responsibilities for Junior Players during Tournaments

Parents/guardians must be responsible for their children during PDGA-sanctioned events. Neither the PDGA staff nor the event staff are responsible for the children of tournament players, spectators, etc. during events. Parents/guardians may not leave unaccompanied children at or near the scoring area, clubhouse, or any other tournament venue.

Players in the Junior ≤12, Junior ≤10, Junior ≤08, Junior ≤06 divisions must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during tournament rounds. Additionally, any player younger than 13 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian regardless of the division they play in. A single parent or guardian may be responsible for multiple junior players in the same group if agreed upon by all of the parents/guardians prior to the start of the round. Players in the Junior ≤18 and Junior ≤15 divisions may be accompanied by a parent or guardian during tournament rounds.

During PDGA-sanctioned tournament rounds, parents/guardians accompanying junior division players:

· MAY assume the roles of a caddie; assist junior players with disc selection, throw selection, rule interpretations, or scorekeeping.

· MAY NOT make or second rulings such as foot faults, courtesy violations, etc.

· MUST encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all junior players in the group.

· MUST place the emotional and physical well-being of all junior players in the group above the personal desire to win.

· MUST refrain from the use of abusive or profane language.

· MUST refrain from using drugs, alcohol, or tobacco.

Failure to adhere to the parent/guardian responsibilities may result in the disqualification of the junior player or removal of the parent/guardian, and their accompanying junior player, from the event site by the tournament director.

I would like to make an announcement in regards to the Michigan Junior State Championships for 2022: I have decided to not bid for the next several years of the Michigan Junior State Championships. ... show more ›

I would like to make an announcement in regards to the Michigan Junior State Championships for 2022:

I have decided to not bid for the next several years of the Michigan Junior State Championships. This State Championship is administered by the Michigan Disc Golf Organization and I had been granted 2019-2021, the first 3 years of this event.

While it was incredibly fulfilling to have the honor to run this event for the last 3 years, I found myself unable to commit for the future of the event with all of my commitments.

I was overjoyed that we had 37 players in the 1st year, followed by 44 in Year 2, and finally 70 this year. I never would have expected the incredible growth when I talked the MDGO into spinning the Juniors off into their own event.

I would like to thank my Asst TD, Shawn Herbert, and staff Mario Ramirez, John Norkowski, & Timothy VanSteenburg for helping every year at the event.

Also thanks to Discraft Disc Golf, Bob Julio, and Disc Baron as major sponsors for the event. Without their backing, I would have never been able to run the event as I wanted to run it as a true amateur event.

I wish for nothing more than success to Larry LaBond who will be hosting the event the next few years and best of luck to the players!

Event Update: Location: We are playing at the Holly Woods Disc Golf Course. If you have never been to the course, the address listed on the course on DiscGolfScene is actually the address to the ... show more ›

Event Update:

Location: We are playing at the Holly Woods Disc Golf Course. If you have never been to the course, the address listed on the course on DiscGolfScene is actually the address to the State Park HQ Office. Email me if you have not been to the course and need directions.

Player Packages: Some player packages may be missing an item here or there as there were some unforseen shortages. For example, a small number are missing a Discraft hat, so we added additional items to make up for it such as an extra disc and cups.

Event HQ: It will be the Sunset Ridge Pavilion. It is the pavilion on the loop of the parking lot for the disc golf course. The bathroom building is open. There are picnic tables but probably not enough for everyone.

Check In: There will be a different area to pick up the player packages dependent on the age group. Please follow the signs and check in from 8:00am to 9:00am.

Lunch: We will have a Ring of Fire during the lunch break. The lunch break will probably be longer than 1 hour. We will be providing a pizza lunch for the player and their guardian. We will also be providing water as well.

Expanded OB on #9: After visiting the course today, the State Park in helping to clear the fairway of fallen trees, has created an unsafe area on the right hand side of the fairway, immediately next to the swamp which is OB. There will be a painted line marking the expanded OB with a drop zone. All OB shots will use the drop zone.

Wait List: If your child is still on the wait list come Friday at noon, you will be refunded will be sent Friday at noon.

There will be a player meeting email sent out on Saturday outlining information for the event.

Thanks to these organizations for making this player package possible. Discraft Disc Baron Black Ace Disc Golf Mason County Disc Golf Eric & Tina Oakley Complete Player Package: Discraft Dr ... show more ›

Thanks to these organizations for making this player package possible.

Discraft
Disc Baron
Black Ace Disc Golf
Mason County Disc Golf
Eric & Tina Oakley

Complete Player Package:
Discraft Draw String Bag
2 Discraft Discs
Mitten Bag/Whale Sac
Discraft Hat
Disc Baron Pin
Disc Baron Lanyard
Disc Baron Sticker
Disc Baron Patch
2 Custom Sunglasses
2 Custom Stadium Cups
Lunch for Player & Guardian

I will be developing all the information for the event (expanded player meeting) and be emailing it all out early in the week. My goal is by Wednesday at the latest. The course was looking good ... show more ›

I will be developing all the information for the event (expanded player meeting) and be emailing it all out early in the week. My goal is by Wednesday at the latest.

The course was looking good and I had been in talks with the park about getting it all mowed for the event. Then the storms this week brought down several smaller trees throughout the course. It is completely safe to play but the course may be looking rougher than I had planned on.