Pokerpalooza Reloaded - NEFA Points - June 16th

[Pete Nevius]

IN. Wasn't going to miss out on this one, for sure.

Pete Nevius - AM1
NEFA #979

Thanks, Rob! Can't wait!

[Dave Richardson]

In!! Can't wait. . .

[Sandy Redd]

i hope this doesnt sell out in an hour, cause i get paid on friday and i want to play in this.

Why credit cards were invented.

or meow-cards

[Rob Tatro]

Registrations are cruising in and I'm hoping we can fill this up. I realize that I'm asking allot with a higher than normal registration fee but we're trying to accomplish several things here:

• Raise money for this charity (the UCCLT) which oversees this Hunt Club property.
• Continue to demonstrate that disc golfers can and will be positive influences in our communities.
• Show that another course is needed in and around the Borderland area and establish one in Medfield soon.
• Most importantly, have a top notch, rip-roaring good time

If the NEFA forums go down again, registration can be found at www.pokerpalooza.us

[Dena Laudon]

Is there a pre-reg list for this event? I couldn't locate it if so on the website.

Thanks!

[Rob Tatro]

Just was able to get around to updating the pre-registration list ... it can be found on the first post of this thread.

32 spots taken, 58 spots remain

[John Williston]

John williston am 1 please

[Rob Tatro]

All Am's will be getting player packs including a tournament tee, custom full-color Discraft Buzz, and other goodies TBD. Thanks to Manny Trujillo for this year's design:



Registration open at www.pokerpalooza.us

[Jon Gerry]

Well that is going right up on the wall! Nice job Manny

[Jc vermynck]

Its my busiest time of year but,
i may still sign up and try and make it.
Its charity right
,havent missed a palooza yet

[Bill Bertera]

hey Rob, I have to withdraw, got stuck going on a work trip that weekend. You can keep the donation part ($25) of my registration fee.

[Randy Ahern]

am/grandmaster

[Edwin Bedell]

What is the name of this course? Is it available to play before the tournament?

[Rob Tatro]

The name of the course is the Hunt Club in Medfield. It is a temporary course set up on an equestrian training and riding area. You can get a feel of what the course is like here: http://www.pokerpalooza.us/Pokerpalooza ... ourse.html (don't worry, we'll be using real baskets, not the portable one's seen in the pictures).

It's looking highly probable that we're going to have permission to open up the course for play the day before the tournament so that we can run a Friday night league there. The only problem is that I have a wedding to attend that night (not so happy about that believe me) so I'd be looking for someone to volunteer to run the league Friday night, June 15th.

The last time we did a league night there before the last tournament we had there, more than 45 players come to play. The place is built for disc golf and is unlike just about any course you'll see around here in New England.

[Rob Tatro]

Registration is still slow so maybe I can encourage more players to register with a little bit of a nudge and a talk up of our silent auction ...

There will be a silent auction running during the tournament for players to bid on if they so choose which will run Saturday and Sunday. Winning bidders will be notified on Monday, June 18th.

So far, we've got some solid items which will most certainly make some people very happy, everything from goods to services and beyond. I'm always looking for more so if you have anything you want to donate, just let me know. Check out the descriptions below or just click on the spreadsheet and you'll be able to see pictures of the items.

[eric kaplan]

I wish I could play this, but I am out of town that weekend. The Hunt Club is funk awesome, and so is Pokerpalooza.

[Dave Boliver]

Hoping to be in Massachusetts for this event .....got to get this week out of the way, cross my fingers and hope I'm not sent back down To palm beach for a couple of weeks.

[Rob Tatro]

I would love to see you make it Dave ... it's been too long my man, that's for sure.

I've been laid up after a second surgery on my ankle about a month ago so I've been out of the NEFA tournament loop while I've been healing up. I'm not sure if it's been the inability for me to talk up the tournament on the tourney scene or if it's a higher price point due to the fact that we're running a tournament for charity but it's been disappointing to not see the registrations come in.

I thought for sure after all of the positive feedback we've always received about past Pokerpalooza's and then the crazy success that we had with the Hunt for a Cure, that a revamped 'palooza at the Hunt Club would be a no-brainer. Still hoping to sell this puppy out but right now it's not looking good for that ... I'm just hoping that I can cover expenses at this point.

[Sandy Redd]

Come on people, sign the F up. We all know Rob puts on one hell of a show. And lets show the town what nefa can bring to the table.
Dan hale, bobby d, and solbo, all better be there for a little rematch from last time we were there.
I dont wANT TO HAVE TO WIN THIS TOURNAMENT ALONE.
LETS GO NEFAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA, GET YOUR a$$ together
And sponser for some tiki

[Eric Kevorkian]

Just about a week out and it's not even half full?!

What's the hold-up people? Is it because there are a lot of new(er) players that haven't had the taste of a Tatro-run tournament, or because there hasn't been a pokerpalooza in a few years, and they have no clue what they're missing???

Sign up...the price is WELL worth it!!! This private land is an absolute GEM!

[Jeff Wiechowski]

I thought for sure after all of the positive feedback we've always received about past Pokerpalooza's and then the crazy success that we had with the Hunt for a Cure, that a revamped 'palooza at the Hunt Club would be a no-brainer. Still hoping to sell this puppy out but right now it's not looking good for that ... I'm just hoping that I can cover expenses at this point.

I have the same WTF look on my face..........
NY States
B-Tier
USDGC spot
Concrete tees added to an already great course.

And only 21 NYers sign up???!!!

[Bobby Direnzo]

Come on people, sign the F up. We all know Rob puts on one hell of a show. And lets show the town what nefa can bring to the table.
Dan hale, bobby d, and solbo, all better be there for a little rematch from last time we were there.
I dont wANT TO HAVE TO WIN THIS TOURNAMENT ALONE.
LETS GO NEFAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA, GET YOUR a$$ together
And sponser for some tiki

HAHAHA! That was the funnest round by hand in tourney play. I am playing look at the list I am AM1.

[Tim Carter]

Tim Carter, Dave Hickson and Jay Nourse all in for Am1 please. Online registration complete. Heard great things about the prior tourneys, the course and the am 1 talent that will be on display (must be a different bobby d...)

Looking forward to some straight discin. (And crooked discin as necessary).

[Rob Tatro]

The tiki tournament is only a week away and so far we've got a field of 12 players looking to battle it out on the course. Thanks to the following people for their kind sponsorship:

Dennis Parslow
Mike Saimond
Ken Gary
Gary Cyr
Tim Griskus
Ben D'Amore
Chris Piaseczny
Roger Gagnon
Randy Ahern
Mike Carrol
Rob Tatro
Paul Rashaw
Sandy Redd

We now have a water hazard on the tiki course with the inground pool installed and I've had to make a few alterations to the course because of it but it's fun to play.

We're still hoping to add players for this tiki-tournament which will include 18 holes of putter only disc golf (longest hole is approximately 150 feet or so), a barbecue cookout, free beer on draft, and a final 9 for the top 4 scores which will help determine who will be crowned our 2012 tiki tournament champion.

For the players, we'll start at approximately 5:30.

[Matt DeAngelis]

Rob asked for some help running a league at the course next Friday, 6/15. I will be running a doubles league at the Hunt Club course. Check-in at 5:30. Try to tee off by 5:45. It will either be a random doubles, or A/B random doubles.

[Bobby Direnzo]

Tim Carter, Dave Hickson and Jay Nourse all in for Am1 please. Online registration complete. Heard great things about the prior tourneys, the course and the am 1 talent that will be on display (must be a different bobby d...)

Looking forward to some straight discin. (And crooked discin as necessary).

Oww its me buddy..

[Rob Tatro]

Yes, Matt is going to be running league at the Hunt Club on Friday night, June 15th as a tune up for Pokerpalooza the next day. Even if you're missing the tournament, come on down as it'll be your only opportunity to play this great course this year. Be there, 5:30 and enjoy!!

Unfortunately, I'm right in the middle of dance recitals, gymnastic recitals, and soccer playoffs so I'm asking here for a little help if anyone is around. I'm going to go over to the Hunt Club on Monday after school for my only opportunity to work on the course to tune it up for the week. If anyone is around and/or interested ... I could use some help weedwhacking and mowing. The grass had been cut there a couple of weeks ago so it is fine to play on, I'd just like to make sure all of the teeboxes are nice and short.

Timmy and I are heading down to Rhodie on Wednesday to pick up 18 baskets from Norm Fitzgerald (thank you again Norm!!) and then we've got Tiki on Thursday and League on Friday before the tournament on Saturday. Looking forward to a great week ... PM me if you're interested in helping out.

Keep the registrations coming

[Rob Tatro]

We're more that half way full (ok, I realize that's it's only by one but I'll take what I can get ) and I'm hoping that we can add some more players this week. If you're on the fence, let me see if I can entice you to register earlier rather than show up the day of just for the mere fact that it's much better to see you name printed neatly by the computer rather than sharpie scribbled in a hurried wtf kind of way

Royal Pizza of Medfield will be taking lunch orders in the morning and the long range forecast is looking good.

Just a reminder that for every 10 players in a division, an automatic bid to the poker tournament Saturday night is on the line. Recruit players for your division and you'll increase your odds of getting into the tournament and if you haven't had a chance to play cards in our poker room ... well, it's pretty sweet I'll leave it at that.

Monday afternoon workday for anyone that is around

[Ed Hovestadt]

Well I am coming down. Can't throw backhand and may not be able to play both rounds, but I am going to come and bid items and throw until it hurts too much. Great cause and great tournament and it looks like a family reunion with my Sister, Brother in law and Niece already signed up. See you Saturday!

[Dave Jackson]

ROB PUTS ON TOP NOTCH EVENTS. THE KIND YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS.

Wish I could be there.

Anyone who has never been to a tournament that Rob Tatro puts on, is missing out, BIG TIME.....

The course set up is supposed to epic...

Just sayin'