Disc Golf

[Grimario]

The Jesmond Jam is the annual tournament held at the Jesmond Disc Golf course each year.
On July the 6th - 7th 2013 the Newcastle Disc Golf Club will be hosting the Jam Packed Weekend.

Schedule:
6th July Saturday: Tombstone Event at Jesmond Park
7th July Sunday: The Jesmond Jam, on the 4 different tournament layouts.

Saturday
Midday Rego open
1pm-2pm Rolling start of Tombstone
3:30pm prize presentations
4pm finish

Sunday
9am Rego open
9:30am Players meeting
10am start
Midday Lunch
1pm Afternoon Round
3pm (finals if required)
3:30 awards and presentation
4pm Finish

Costs:
Saturday Tombstone $5
Sunday Jesmond Jam $20

What is included in entry costs

Tombstone:
- Prize pack for the winner
- Other assorted prizes

Jesmond Jam:
- Lunch
- Prizes for CTP's on both rounds
- Prizes for each division winner and runners up

Register at http://www.australiandiscgolf.com/ev...hp?event_id=64

The Facebook page will also have information on the event schedule, latest updates will be posted there.
https://www.facebook.com/events/459428064133988/

The Jesmond Jam will be a PDGA rated round, along with an ADG B-Tier event.

First 25 registered players also receive a disc and mini from sponsors Gateway Disc Sports.

[GazFish35]

Grim..... D you know if the Sydney based disc checkers are looking for more space for new courses?

Lawson golf course, in the blue mountains is an old 9 hole course carved into the bush...... Hasn't been an operating golf club for some years and bmcc are looking to re-purpose it.

[Grimario]

They sure are. Will have a word to somebody tonight. Do you have contacts?

[GazFish35]

http://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/files/LawsonNewsletter3.pdf

As far as I know, it's still oh being used as an off leash dog park and the ounces are till wanting ideas.

[Grimario]

That's dated 2005!

[Grimario]

Mr Fish... any update/response?

[GazFish35]

It's still looks like it did in 2005.
It's not really being used for anything oth than a dog park, by a few dog walkers.
And as far as I know council are still wanting to see it used more.

Ripe for the picking I'd reckon.
Get your Sydney based disc chuckers onto it.
Disc golf would be massive in the mountains.

[Grimario]

It's still looks like it did in 2005.
It's not really being used for anything oth than a dog park, by a few dog walkers.
And as far as I know council are still wanting to see it used more.

Ripe for the picking I'd reckon.
Get your Sydney based disc chuckers onto it.
Disc golf would be massive in the mountains.

One of our Sydney based players said he was going to check out a potential new course this weekend... and turns out to be the exact same place. He reckons two of the holes are designated dog off leash areas but I don't think that will be an issue as 100% of the course up here in Newcastle is 100% human off leash area.

[Grimario]

Also...

JESMOND JAM THIS WEEKEND.

If you have even the remotest interest in DG, come down on either day for a throw.

[GazFish35]

One of our Sydney based players said he was going to check out a potential new course this weekend... and turns out to be the exact same place. He reckons two of the holes are designated dog off leash areas but I don't think that will be an issue as 100% of the course up here in Newcastle is 100% human off leash area.

I hope it works out? It would pretty widely adopted as a great activity in the mountains.

[Grimario]

Turns out he went to look at the course because the guy up here I talked to about it gave the guy in Sydney the info without passing on to me that he had done so. Not that mysterious at all.

Also... weather is looking sensation, COME THROW PLASTIC ON SATURDAY. From Midday. Or come on Sunday, $20, lunch included.

[GazFish35]

Grim.

Any word on lawson golf course?

Katoomba golf club has just closed too. Went oob on July 1 apparently.

[Grimario]

Grim.

Any word on lawson golf course?

Katoomba golf club has just closed too. Went oob on July 1 apparently.

Think they went for a throw down there midweek either last week or the week before. All involved loved it, tremendous spot.

And another spot in the mountains... could become DG central.

[GazFish35]

Plans for a permenant course?

[Grimario]

HA, if we had the funds we would probably have 3-4 more permanent courses right now. Problem is that the baskets cost SO MUCH and we don't have the monies to put stuff in. Rathmines has been approved, just need to get funds to do the installation. Next park will probably be Upjohn at Rydalmere (I think) and then hopefully Greenhill Gardens or Walka Water Works up in Maitland. But that's a long, long way away unless we get ourselves a rich benefactor. If only Tinks would incorporate us into HSG, 50k a year would be plenty to cover costs.

[GazFish35]

They should approach the blue moutains council.


Do you guys apply for state govt grants?

[Grimario]

They should approach the blue moutains council.


Do you guys apply for state govt grants?

Yep. DSR, local government and federal grants. Apparently a bunch got turned down in the last batch.

[Grimario]

Any local businesses (or just folk that want to put their face on one of the tee pads)...

This year the NSW Open is offering the chance to sponsor a hole.

Hole sponsorship is $25 per hole and will allow you to put your business/club logo or personal artwork at the tee area for the hole. You'll have a special mention in the Caddy booklet as well, and your details will be posted on the NSW Open page where there are individual hole descriptions.

We all remember the ridiculous hole 18 at Nationals last year, Dom's head with 'that' hair staring you down before you throw. See if you can impress the disc golf world and be creative to come up with the most annoying picture to put people off their game at the tee!

There will only be 18 holes available, so first in first served.

[pv4]

What date is NSW open?

[Grimario]

Friday 6th to Sunday 8th September.

https://www.facebook.com/events/477797998972973/