http://austindiscgolf.org/ Waterloo - Austin Disc Golf en-us Fri, 17 May 2013 21:40:38 GMT 1440 CPG-Nuke Dragonfly Waterloo Disc Golf Club News http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html http://austindiscgolf.org/images/logo.gif http://austindiscgolf.org/ http://austindiscgolf.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=125 DISC GOLF ICON PASSES Greg Black died in May 2013. Greg was an early disc golf ambassador, who converted many. Any Austin disc golfer back then knew Greg Black. He stood out, loud and clear! We kidded that he started playing when we only had wooden discs! It was certainly true he started when Waterloo Park was Austin's only course, with just trees and poles as targets. Greg was over the top, wonderful, redundant, frustrating, loyal, thoughtful, thoughtless, and had a big heart. Like the philosopher Nietzsche, he believed moderation was mediocrity. As his youngest son adroitly said, “He was a good guy who f____d up a lot.” And as a friend, he’d do anything for you, even if it screwed him! We’ll miss Greg! For any questions or comments, contact: efkunish@austin.rr.com If there’s a Disc Golf Heaven, GREG BLACK is throwin’ a HAMMER!!! As Greg would say: YOW, WE’RE HAVIN’ SOME FUN NOW!!! R.I.P. ~~~~ There will be an informal wake at Balcones District Park, 12017 Amhurst Dr., Austin TX 78759 (just off Mopac taking the Duval/Burnet Road exit), on Sunday, May 19, at Noon. If people want to bring a side dish they can, or not. Again, it is informal and people will celebrate Greg's life and probably tell ridiculous stories. Thanks again ~~~~~ May we all smile at his picture every day https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B478gxnnTwGwOVE0VUhQbDF5TE0/edit?usp=sharing Fri, 17 May 2013 21:40:38 GMT http://austindiscgolf.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=124 Door Prize Winners from the 23rd Annual WBDGW 566890 SADA Shirt 566895 4Gb Flashdrive & mini 566889 2011 WB Shirt 566901 McCrimmon Cup & keychain 566903 Dell Dri-Fit Polo 566883 Blue Skies Disc 566893 Tx States Glass 566919 WBDGW Shirt 566915 Innova Hat 566929 Dell Dri-Fit Polo 566907 AM Worlds Shirt 566916 Innova Shirt 566923 Dell Dri-Fit Polo 566896 4GB Glashdrive and Mini 566932 COTO Disc Check your ticket that you were provided at REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN. If you are a winner, please contact us at: waterloodgc@gmail.comwaterloodgc@gmail.com so we can coordinate getting your prize to you. Mon, 06 May 2013 13:26:30 GMT http://austindiscgolf.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=123 Make your reservations for Sunday, May 12, 2013 for a day of Family Fun at Zilker Park Disc Golf Course!! 1st Annual "Young at Heart" Parent/Child "Mixed" Doubles Disc Golf Event This will be a first of its kind Parent/Child "mixed" Doubles Disc Golf Event brought to you by the Waterloo Disc Golf Club (event run by Troy Herman and Rock Schouman) The criteria for this event will be Teams of: 1 Parent and 1 Child The inspiration for this is the opportunity for kids and their parents to play a Disc Golf round together. Too many times we go to events and never get to relax with our kids or show them why we love the sport so much. Here is your way to make it a lifetime memory and lifetime sport for your family. Details: ~ 1 Round of 18 Holes at Zilker Park ~ 1 Parent and 1 Child will make up a Team ~ Doubles Event with Alternating Throws for each Team ~ South Side Tees (9 holes): The YOUTH MUST THROW FIRST (then you will alternate throws to finish the hole) ~ North Side Tees (9 Holes): The ADULT MUST THROW FIRST (then you will alternate throws to finish the hole) ~ Team Divisions will be determined by the YOUNGER person's age *You Will Register/Play The Division According To The YOUNGEST Team Member's Age Age Groups: Up to 6 years 7 yrs to 9 yrs 10 yrs to 12 yrs 13 yrs to 16 yrs 17+ yrs (Some of you older Father/Son, Mother/Daughter, Father/Daugher, and Mother/Son teams need some bonding time too) The additional benefit of this event will be that your donations will go directly to E.D.G.E. (Educational Disc Golf Experience) for kids. The donation will be a portion of each team's entry fee. (www.edgediscgolf.org) Online registration here: http://www.discgolfunited.com/disc-golf-tournaments/tournament-dashboard.cfm/tourn_id/778 Entry: $25.00 Entry Per Team ($5.00 per entry goes to E.D.G.E.) Registration: Online or In person Players Pack: 2 Discs Per Entry Fee plus (additional items may be available) Limit: 36 Teams (72 Players) Time: Check-in and Sign-up starts at 9:00 a.m./Tee off around 10:00 a.m. (subject to change) [expect to finish hopefully by 12:30] ~ the time should give you a chance for an early Mothers Day Breakfast or get you back for a late Mothers Day Lunch ~ *If you have more than one child and would like them to participate, we will try get your youth a partner so you can still be together and play! Be sure to let us know if you need someone* **SPONSORS NEEDED** (help us fulfill charitabel donations, the costs, and the payout for the players. No criteria, but we will accept it all for the event) ** Volunteers Needed for possible youth partners, staff, instruction, guides, etc.** This is a great opportunity to introduce someone new to the sport, make it a family day for everyone, spend time with youngsters, and make a memory that will last. *I understand that this will be on Mother's Day, so thank you for your willingness to support our event on one of the limited days that were open. It will only last a few hours, so mom can have the rest of the day for pampering... or a long nap while you are out with the kiddies... or treat her right and pay her entry fee to play!!* Disc Nation is a PROUD Sponsor of the Waterloo Disc Golf Club Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:14:35 GMT http://austindiscgolf.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=122 Waterloo Disc Golf Club is hosting two full days of 23rd WORLD’S BIGGEST DISC GOLF WEEKEND Saturday May 4th & Sunday May 5th 9:00 am – 5:00 pm each day Zilker Park Disc Golf Course Austin, TX Back in 1991, John Houck started this event right here in Austin in Zilker Park, with over 300 people taking part. Packages start at just $10 for a World’s Biggest disc (upgraded player’s packs available). All discs and shirts are customized with this year's World's Biggest Logo. Join in with over 10,000 people from around the globe to play a round of disc golf! Come be a part of a great worldwide event! More information and details can be found on Facebook or www.WBDGW.com. This is a non-competitive event, it is all about having fun, playing disc golf together, and introducing new people to the sport that we all love. As you pre-register through this site, when you are choose your "division" you are really just choosing which even package you would like. The choices are below. Package Choices & Prices: $10 Basic Package - DX Roc $15 Basic Package - T-Shirt $15 Upgraded Package - Better Disc (choose 1 of the following 3 options: Innova R-Pro Aviar, Innova Blizzard Champion Boss, Discraft Z Nuke SS) $27 Upgraded Package - T-Shirt + Better Disc (same disc choices as above) $35 Upgraded Package - T-Shirt + Full Color Disc - Millennium JLS Pre-registration is great, but is not required. You can come by Zilker Park either day (or both) between 9 am and 5 pm to play. Online Registration: http://www.discgolfunited.com/disc-golf-tournaments/tournament-dashboard.cfm/tourn_id/775 To contact the club, email us at waterloodgc@gmail.com or call us at (512) 994-9508. You can also check the club's Facebook page (under Waterloo Disc Golf Club) https://www.facebook.com/events/638349506191396/ Disc Nation is a proud sponsor of Waterloo Disc Golf Club **VOLUNTEERS NEEDED** We need some more folks to help staff it. Play goes from 9 am to 5 pm each day, and we’ll need to be there about 8 am each morning to get set up. We’re not asking people to stay all 9 hours (though you can if you want J ) but if you can do a shift or two during the weekend it would be a big help, maybe 2 or 3 hours, or so? If you can help, please contact Gordon at waterloodgc@gmail.com or gordon@ventbird.com (but only this one during the week – it is my work address and I can’t check my work email from home); or call the club at 512-994-9508; or you can post on the event’s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/638349506191396/ Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:08:49 GMT http://austindiscgolf.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=121 ZILKER HOLES #14 - #18 WILL BE TEMPORARILY CLOSED ON THE MORNING AND AFTERNOON OF FRIDAY, APRIL 26TH This is to accommodate a mulching project on Friday coordinated by the Austin Heritage Tree Foundation and the Texas School for the Deaf. There will be a lot of deaf kids down there helping to spread the mulch, so this temporary closing will give them a good safe area around where they are working. The holes will re-open mid-to-late Friday afternoon after the project is complete. Until then, after you finish hole #13 just head back across the park road to #1 or #2. Thank you for your cooperation! Waterloo Disc Golf Club Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:54:32 GMT http://austindiscgolf.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=120 Waterloo Disc Golf Club is throwing a party for all our volunteers from the past year. Sunday, April 14th 11 am – 5 pm Twin Parks Country Club If you volunteered at or staffed any of our events or workdays in 2012 or the first part of 2013, you are invited to come on out to Twin Parks for free food, drinks (including beer), and disc golf. It is our way of saying THANK YOU for all your hard work. So if you staffed one of our events in 2012: Ice Bowl TX State Amateur Doubles World’s Biggest DG Weekend Roy G. Guerrero Grand Opening 35th Waterloo DG Classic Weekly Bart minis and Zilker leagues Or staffed at our 2013 Ice Bowl… Or if you volunteered at one of our work days at Guerrero, the Ball Farm, or Manor… Come to Twin Parks for a fun day Sunday afternoon. Details: *EVERYONE MUST SIGN IN AT TPCC* !!EVERYONE!! (so we know who is onsite.. thanks) Your Greens Fees will be covered Great disc golf courses to play Free Food (Menu Below) Free Beer (Independence Brewery) Free Water, Sodas, and Gatorade Menu Items: ~ pulled pork ~ hamburgers ~ brats ~ potato salad, slaw and beans * There will also be a gluten free option for those so inclined * $$ Extra Plates ($5.00) and Drinks (prices vary) are available for purchase for those NOT on the Volunteer list... so if your friends/family come.. they can enjoy it as well Thanks, and we hope to see you there! Waterloooooooooooooooooooo Disc Nation is a proud sponsor of Waterloo Disc Golf Club Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:03:54 GMT http://austindiscgolf.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=119 Saturday March 2nd is shaping up to be the biggest disc golf workday in Austin’s history! 1) Waterloo Disc Golf Club is planning a workday at Roy G. that day, starting at 10 am (going until about 2 pm). We are still waiting on confirmation of being part of the big It’s My Park day event, but even if we aren’t officially part of that we will still be having the workday. Mulching, removing fallen trees and those huge thorn vines, and trash pickup will all be part of it. There will be drinks and snacks for the volunteers, including cold frosty beverages compliments of the Texas States group! We will also be working at Roy G. on Sunday, March 3rd – finishing up projects that we don’t complete on Saturday. Josh Rippie is heading up both of these work days (thanks Josh!) 2) SADA (South Austin Disc Assoc) will be having a workday at Searight that day, from 7 am until about 11 am; part of It’s My Park Day; drinks and food available for the volunteers; more info and sign up here: http://austinparks.org/multi-project-list.html?eventid=567&linkid=83&action=selectproject 3) WBDGC (Wells Branch Disc Golf Club) will be having a workday at Wells Branch that day, from 9 am until 12 pm; part of It’s My Park Day; drinks and snacks available for the volunteers; more info and sign up here: http://austinparks.org/multi-project-list.html?eventid=567&linkid=106&action=selectproject 4) Mitch Justice will be heading up a workday at Manor that day, starting at 10 am; finishing up the long process of getting the course ready for Texas State DG Championships. A lot has been done during the past few work days, but there is still more to do – that course was in need of a LOT of help and we are almost there. drinks and food available for the volunteers. 5) Finally, the Windsor Park Neighborhood Assoc. (the neighbors of Bartholomew Park) is having a It’s My Park Day event there at Bart on March 2nd. Part of it will be cleaning debris and trash out of the creek – the whole length of it; quite a bit of that creek goes through the disc golf course. If you want to work on that project instead, go for it! It will make our course nicer, and when you show up let them know you’re a disc golfer that loves Bart The link to register for this project is: http://austinparks.org/multi-project-list.html?eventid=567&linkid=102&action=selectproject For the It’s My Park Day projects, go to those links or go to: http://austinparks.org/its-my-park-day.html and pick a project, there are a ton to choose from; volunteers who register will get a shirt plus other goodies from some of the event sponsors. If Waterloo gets approval for our Roy G. workday to be part of it, we’ll send around that link too. Thanks, and mark your calendars for next Saturday, March 2nd – please plan on helping out at one of these great projects. Your disc golf courses, and your friends, will thank you! NOTE: We will NOT have the Saturday BART MINI EVENT on March 2, 2013... go help a park instead. Thanks! Fri, 22 Feb 2013 01:48:57 GMT http://austindiscgolf.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=118 Can you give some sweat to help make the Manor course “Texas State Championships ready?” Manor Disc Golf Course Work Day Saturday, Feb 16th 9:00 am – 1:00ish ~ Meet at Hole 1 ~ All extra hands & help are appreciated. If you can, please bring loppers, weed eaters, garden rakes & chain saws. Work gloves are always helpful too! You don't have to be a club member to volunteer. For more info about this work day or to RSVP that you’re coming, please call Waterloo at 512.994.9508. THANK YOU!!!!! Information: http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=2645 Local Directions: From I-35, go east on US 290. Take a right at Loop 212 / W Murray Ave (2nd light past the 130 toll road). After crossing the railroad tracks turn left on to Blake-Manor Road (third street past RR tracks; gas station at SW corner). Stay on Blake-Manor Road and the Park Entrance will be located on the right. The park entrance is about 3.5 miles on the right with a small (75 ft) water tower. Stay on entrance road (straight at stop sign) until it dead ends in parking lot. Hole 1 Pro box is along fence line. Use these GPS coordinates to get to park entrance: 30.29, -97.523 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 04:18:53 GMT http://austindiscgolf.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=117 Thank you all for coming out and participating in another great Waterloooooo event. I have compiled the list of PLAYER RESULTS and RAFFLE RESULTS. There are so many to list, so please understand that I did not want to list them here, but rather give you a link to read them at: Raffle Results: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12CsvNJ_1bSutKLXdDkY0qoaeHFD_12UyTAmf5PLcstM/edit?usp=sharing Player Results: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HsX-LBMX8oGegGJBSmuAixK62j29B4oZ6fHde1WXDrk/edit?usp=sharing For the raffle winners, please contact us at waterloodgc@gmail.com or Gordon@ventbird.com to claim your prize(s). Also.. IF YOU LOST A CELL PHONE... contact us as well. We have a Cell Phone from the tables area. Thank you Troy Herman Waterloo DGC Board Tue, 05 Feb 2013 04:25:21 GMT http://austindiscgolf.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=116 Waterloooooo !!!! Here is the latest list as of Feb/2013. If you need to JOIN or RENEW.. check it out and come see us at the ICE BOWL to do it in person! Shown first is the list in Member Number order. Below that is the list in alphabetical order (by last name). Thanks! https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B478gxnnTwGwVG85bW5FbkdBRTA/edit?usp=sharing Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:09:23 GMT