MA Senior Games Tournament-- Crane Hill, Sunday, June 15

[Davis Johnson]

In the spirit of growing the game, Crane Hill is proudly teaming up with the Massachusetts Senior Games to put on a first of its kind tournament in New England Sunday, June 15, especially geared to introduce disc golf to "older" new players. But "old" can be interpreted as robbing the cradle, as anyone 40 or more can participate. Dan Hale with assistance from the Crane Hill disc golf community will be running the tournament.

The cost is quite reasonable, $25 for early registration up to May 17; $30 thereafter. In return for investment, everyone will get a Senior Games tee shirt. Also, gold, silver, and bronze metals will be awarded, Olympics style, in age divisions organized in 5 year increments. That is, if you've still got legs to stand on the makeshift podium-- the large chip pile adjacent to the practice basket. (O.K. maybe we'll come up with something more appropriate...)

Two basic divisions, "Experienced", and "Newbies" will be offered for both men and women, again organized in 5 year increments. This is a great opportunity to introduce the game to a new audience, and we're hoping experienced players who sign up will look upon this as a teaching opportunity. It will also be a day of fun competition with lots of metals to be won. To register go here: http://www.maseniorgames.org/registration.html and let's hook up some new players to our great pastime!

[Titan_Bariloni]

this is awesome...

did you read my post in Crane Hill course thread Davis..in regards to this...?

glad the crane crew is involved


edit..post below

hello Crane Crew

I recently have been exploring new to DG opportunities and in an adenture to find a better fit for the masters and legends of DG event..I reached out to the MA senior Games tour..hosting athletic eents of all kinds for 40+ men/women...who then qualify for a national games..much like olympics

They also have non national events...and are closely tied to orgs in all NE states(pretty much same thing different state)

The orgs all host around 1k in members and grow each year..IMO that would be huge for DG to hae roughly 6k more people all getting exposure to DG

So I sent out an email asking what the dealy was with DG and their Org...
I received a speedy response back with great news..portion of email below

Quote:
Mr. Bariloni:

I agree with you that Disc Golf is a great fit for the Massachusetts Senior Games. That's why we have already added it to our Games for the summer of 2014. It will be played on Sunday, June 15th at the Crane Hill Disc Golf Course in Wilbraham, MA.


well great to see people finally taking interest in DG from outside the DG community
I just wanted to ask if any of you have been contacted in regards to this event..and if not would any Crane Hill guys be open to helping with the event? They seem to have many things covered...just would be great to connect DG community with their Org

discuss? and thanks

[Davis Johnson]

Yes-- saw that, Titan. Thanks for all your energy and advocacy for the advancement of our game!

[Titan_Bariloni]

if any pre event clinics/rules/etc etc are going down LMK..I will try to come down and help...

can't wait to check new Crane out vs Crane B in March

people such as yourself inspire me..so thank YOU

[Davis Johnson]

We are planning a disc golf demo Saturday, the day before the tournament at Springfield College. Saturday is the main day of competition for the MA Senior games, so hopefully we can drum up some interest from the many participants who will be present. Anyone who would like to participate in this would be welcome.

[Dave Jackson]

Let me know if you need used discs to give to participants...

[Davis Johnson]

Thanks Dave-- generous offer, and much appreciated!

[eric kaplan]

This is great. I never knew about this. You have to be 50 + to compete in the National games, but 40+ to compete at the state level.

[Titan_Bariloni]

http://www.nsga.com/disc-golf.aspx

seems DG was apart of the National Senior Games last year...couldn't find the event schedule for the St Paul MN 2014 Games though

does any of this stuff make it to the greater DG media..? I must admit I don't check the PDGA streams much

anyone remember seeing this mentioned anywhere?

[Steve Walker]

I signed up for this in January. At the Devens tournament yesterday, I spoke with Mike Morin, who also signed up. The only response, so far, is a Paypal receipt. Their websites add nothing new. Anyone know anything about this - is it really happening?

[Dan Hale]

It is happening.....more details to come

[Michael Morin]

thanks steve - you beat me to the question - looking forward to this event. thanks also dan, appreciate the follow-up.

[Davis Johnson]

Keep on signing up-- it's happening!

[Bill_MacWilliams]

I signed up today

[Bill_MacWilliams]

Is there a list of players who have signed up?

[T.M.DYER]

Hey,

I want in on this...

I am a little short on funds...but will sign up soon...

Thanks,
T.M.DYER

[Dan Hale]

I will work on a list of your competition Billy Mac....sorry I have been slacking on the details....

[Bill_MacWilliams]

I would really like some info on this event....where can I find it..is it going to happen?

[Jeff Prendergast]

I would really like some info on this event....where can I find it..is it going to happen?

http://www.maseniorgames.org/registration.html same link as first post.

Scroll down for DG. $30 per old man as of 5/17.

[Bill_MacWilliams]

Thanks Jeff, already signed up..

[Dan Hale]

The registration for this event will continue online until June 13 through the MA Senior Games website. The link is posted earlier in this thread. The day will consist of two rounds of 18 holes at Crane Hill. The layout will be determined on the size of the field. It is the practice of the Senior Games to award trophies only. However, I am going to organize an optional side pot for anyone who is interested. I plan on doing this in age and skill protected divisions independently from the Senior Games divisions. I am guessing about $20/man is fair. That would make the total entry for the day $50. I hope this will add to the interest of this event and get some more of those younger old folks out for this event. DANIEL MARCUS is NOT ALLOWED TO PLAY (Per DJ)
You do NOT need to be Massachusetts resident. I will organize a lunch vendor for the event.
Registered players will receive a MA Senior Games Shirt. I am also hoping to get CVS to donate some Geritol for any of you geezers that need it


25 Registered Players:
Scott DeYoung
Roy Doar
Donal Gallegos
Ken Gary
Bill MacWilliams
Michael Morin
Lee Marshall
Randy Pavel
Norm Peterson
Ray Quinn
Mike Saimond
Ken Wagner
Steve Walker
Rick Williams
Davis Johnson
Steve Merrill
John Rodenhizer
Ed Faits
Gary Bosselait
Kevin Bighinatti
Joy Hartwell
Steve Hartwell
Seth Hermanson
Wendy Krause
Mark Lyons

[Davis Johnson]

Daniel CAN play, but due to liability concerns, he MUST have a pair of Depends ready to deploy, just like the rest of the field.

[Dan Hale]

maybe we should let the public vote on Daniel's eligibility for this event?

Davis, you should revise the first post to use the "poll" feature.

[Steve Merrill]

I'm a senior....I play disc golf.....I'm in

[Davis Johnson]

We've got about 16 signed the last I looked. Keep the registrations coming, oldsters! (Even you wannabees who are only 40 something). The course is looking and playing beautifully; nurses will be standing by... and we're negotiating with a prune juice company as a possible sponsor. Ever get prunes in your player's package?? (Nurses?)

[Julie Ferdella]

I would love to come and help out Davis, as long as I do not have family/father's day stuff going on.

[Titan_Bariloni]

(Even you wannabees who are only 40 something

I wonder if the word "senior" has this age group skeered
seems to be a huge draw division of late around these parts and thus the lack of pre reg action

40 is not the new 20 folks just admit your old and embrace the depends forth coming

lol

I look forward to when I am a wrinkled remain of what used to be so I can grab the cute nurses and feel no shame and finally get no grief for keeping a urine jug close by

I am sure there are many other benefits

[Scott DeYoung]

To steal a catchphrase from the clothing company "Old Guys Rule"
"The older I get the better I was"

[Dan Hale]

pre-reg list is updated

[Roy Doar]

Dave or Dan, can interested players sign up that morning?