2014 NEDGC Invites - Am Side

[Thomas Bentley]

I registered and indicated I was going to the players party when I'm unsure if I am or not depends on my carpool mates. I hope that was the right call.

Gotcha Kenji. I hope you guys stick around ...

[Trent Solomon]

There are close to a dozen NEFA volunteers so I dont understand why this takes so long when NEFA has the report for the last event within 48 hours. Its pretty sad that the organization isnt moving forward.

When NEFA doesn't have the report for the last event in 48 hours it takes longer ...

I understand that. Did that happen this year? NEFA was talking about ramifications for TD's for not reporting on time. Did anything ever come of that? They talked for three years about that and never came up with anything so I doubt that has changed.

[Matt DeAngelis]

The final report needed didn't come in to us until Friday morning. Invites were posted 24 hours later. This is the second year that we have had a regional finals/invite process, so it is a little different from the past decade. We discussed the suggestion members had regarding penalizing TD's, however, I don't have the exact minutes from that discussion. It should be posted in one of the meeting minutes/recording posts.

From my perspective, it doesn't make sense to penalize the players by removing a tournament/TD from the next year because a single TD doesn't come up with payment/results in a timely manner. Let's say that happened with a guy like Gary Cyr (I know, it never would) and we removed him as a TD. Now NEFA and the players lose out on a boat load of events that otherwise, have great value and attraction to players and our organization. It's not as cut and dry as people make it out to be.

Anyway, AM side invites huh guys?

[Kenji Cline]

I'm excited Matt for my invite!!! Being President of a club I understand logistics of getting your plans in order are at the mercy of others sometimes. Thank You Nefa!!

[Troy Dietrich]

From my perspective, it doesn't make sense to penalize the players by removing a tournament/TD from the next year because a single TD doesn't come up with payment/results in a timely manner. Let's say that happened with a guy like Gary Cyr (I know, it never would) and we removed him as a TD. Now NEFA and the players lose out on a boat load of events that otherwise, have great value and attraction to players and our organization. It's not as cut and dry as people make it out to be.

Rather than attempting to discipline TD's, why not make it beneficial to the TD to turn in the results in a timely manner? For example; results in within 48 hours get a reduced rate?

Let's say you changed the NEFA fee next year from $1.00 to $1.25 per person, but the 25 cents gets waived if the results are in in 48 hours. If they turn it in late, NEFA would pocket an extra $18.00 with a 72 player field...if it's in quick the TD get's to keep it for his troubles.

If that's not enough incentive, make it a $1.50...or even $2.00 If the TD stood to pocket $72.00 or $90.00 by getting the results in on time, NONE would be late. Might even have the added benefit of getting a few more people wanting to try and run some tournaments if they could actually make a few bucks by doing so.

Back to your regularly scheduled thread...AM Invites. I'm IN BTW. Cya Saturday.

[Bill Bertera]

thanks for the invite, but I'm not going to be able to make it. With team challenge starting up and end-of-league day at Devens both in October, I can't get away for another full day.

I am going to try to stop by with my little guy sometime during to weekend to check it out though. good luck everyone!

[Mike Saimond]

I will not be able to compete. Thanks for the invitation. Good Luck to everyone!

[Jeff Wiechowski]

I will not be able to compete. Thanks for the invitation. Good Luck to everyone!

Get well soon, Mike !!

[mathew ducharme]

as much as I would like to be there, I just can't. Hopefully I'll make the cut next year!

[Mike Oatley]

I'm out.

[Kenji Cline]

Dave Moore NY/NJ Am Master. I messaged Dave this morning he is out.

[Patrick DiCaprio]

The noon deadline to guarantee an AM spot has passed. All players that did not respond are eligible for the Day of Wait List on Saturday.

I have posted the newly extended invites in the second post. The master spreadsheet has also been updated, including the remaining waitlist.

If you know you will be declining your invite, please do so ASAP so people off the waitlist can get in. The same rules apply (I.E. a decline MA1, let's the next MA1 in). Any player on the waitlist is also eligible for the Day of Wait List.

[Pete Violet]

Thanks but I am declining.

[Michael Morin]

pat - just paypal'd my entry fee -

MA Grandmaster Div.

thanks man!

[Patrick DiCaprio]

Pete Violet - OUT
Keith Clark (Advanced)- IN

[will plein]

As requested from Paul Rashaw, he thanks for the invite but will decline.

[Pete Nevius]

My Saturday evening is now free and I can hang out after finals. Can someone change my player party status from No to Yes? Thanks!

[Thomas Bentley]

My Saturday evening is now free and I can hang out after finals. Can someone change my player party status from No to Yes? Thanks!

Gotcha Pete. Did you see the post about the Players' Party? Let me know if you have any of those games!

[Pete Violet]

No Thomas... An not sure where he post is? Pm me.

[Patrick DiCaprio]

Paul Rashaw - OUT
Paul Schueller (Intermediate) - IN

[Paul Schueller]

I must decline.

[Jc vermynck]

I just noticed I was eligible , thanks but

I am out
my arm is junk, I blame the general

next year

jc vermynck ma grandmaster

[John Rogers]

I am 100% in. See you all Saturday.

[ira divoll]

I think I saw my name on an invite list - appreciate the invitation, but I just can't swing it this Saturday. Good luck to all...

[Jon Sullivan]

Jonathan Sullivan
PDGA# 52551
NEFA# 1778
DIVISION Advanced

WeDGE sponsored my entry fee, but I am no longer able to compete tomorrow. Please convert my entry fee into hole sponsorships for WeDGE (Westchester Disc Golf Enthusiasts) and LIDG (Long Island Disc Golf).

Thank you.