NEO Disc Golf Alliance

2018 NEODGA Summer Series news: UDisc is now the presenting sponsor of the series. Here's what they're providing for everyone who participates in the series this year: 1. Everyone (pro and amate ... show more ›

2018 NEODGA Summer Series news: UDisc is now the presenting sponsor of the series.

Here's what they're providing for everyone who participates in the series this year:

1. Everyone (pro and amateur) who plays in a summer series event (any of the 11) will get a free 3-month subscription to UDisc Pro. (You can learn more about the app's features here: https://udisc.com/)

2. At each of the 10 events before the Finale, there will be one 1-year free subscription to UDisc Pro offered as a prize, open to all players in amateur divisions. TDs at each event can decide how to distribute the prize: set up a CTP, have a throw-off, etc.

3. At the Finale, there will be one 1-year free subscription to UDisc Pro offered as a prize in each division, pro and amateur.

4. UDisc is also contributing to the player's packs at the Finale event.

The developers of UDisc are planning a number of significant upgrades to the app this year, many of which will be available through UDisc Pro. TDs of Summer Series events: contact Alex Colucci for details on distributing these prizes.

So we are working on some things behind the scenes and I compiled a list of clubs in NE Ohio and part of the NEODGA. The list is probably not 100% accurate and I need your help to try to make it as ac ... show more ›

So we are working on some things behind the scenes and I compiled a list of clubs in NE Ohio and part of the NEODGA. The list is probably not 100% accurate and I need your help to try to make it as accurate as possible. If club not listed, not active, not a club, or info I have listed is not accurate please let me know so I can update the list with Club Name and Point of Contact and I will follow-up at a later date to get more info. Thank you.

Aurora Borealis DGC - Bill Griffith
Buckeye Discs - Nick Bacon/ Chris Warfield
Camp Carl - Patrick Jackson
Cleveland DGA - Jeff Ribaudo
Disc Golf Rebel Alliance - Dave Smith
Disc Junky - Sam Court
Euclid DGC - Ej Wernet
Findley SP - Bill Vaughn
Kent State University DGC - Kim Rufra
Lake County Wrecking Crew - Bill Savage
Mahoning Valley DGA - Justin Edwards
Malone University DGC - Nathan Williams/ Tyler Schrock

Medina Disc Golf - Sharon Jenkins
Minerva Lions - Tristan Wilson
Norwalk Area DGA - Harry Pifer/ Dustin Brummitt

Painesville DGC - Greg Miller
Parma DGC - Jon Gensel PK Deaner
Portage Lakes DGC - Steve Godar
Punderson Disc Golf - Friends of Punderson
Shoot the Breeze DGC - Larry Jennings
Stark County DGA
Summit County DGA - Cody Dockrill
Team JKF - James Humphrey
Thompson Park DG Gang - Kelsey Hedrick
Trumbull County DGA - Greg Garrett
Tuscarawas County DGA - Adam Moser
West Branch SP Disc Golf - Scott Campbell
Wingfoot Zeppelin's - Steven Cain

Reminder of NEODGA Annual Meeting on November 11th @ Sunny Lakes DGC in Aurora Ohio. Following the meeting there is a Scramble on the Gold Course. Details on tournament page. If weather is poor the me ... show more ›

Reminder of NEODGA Annual Meeting on November 11th @ Sunny Lakes DGC in Aurora Ohio. Following the meeting there is a Scramble on the Gold Course. Details on tournament page. If weather is poor the meeting will be moved to the Mason Jar Restaurant in Aurora, Ohio.

This year nominations will be taken for positions of Director, Director of Player Development, and Diector of Special Projects. Anyone interested contact Bill Flynn and/or Alex Colucci. Please do so by 11/05/17.

Attend meeting, play scramble, do both.

Series points standings are up! Let me know if there are any issues. My double checking was focused on some scoring flexibility we worked into a couple division, mostly women's. But Ben Bramwell has g ... show more ›

Series points standings are up! Let me know if there are any issues. My double checking was focused on some scoring flexibility we worked into a couple division, mostly women's. But Ben Bramwell has gotten pretty good at these things- thanks Ben!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kn6SgALytNNFMcKUNq8UMuUiDZlH6AG9ado6l6kth-c/edit?usp=sharing
This link should work after updates become available too, so you don't have to wait for make a new post each time, just check link from time to time.

Age Restricted disc golfers. This is a must attend event. There are various events around a C-tier two day event (one round per day)...Including field games, scrambles, glow throws, HAPPY HOURS! E ... show more ›

Age Restricted disc golfers.

This is a must attend event. There are various events around a C-tier two day event (one round per day)...Including field games, scrambles, glow throws, HAPPY HOURS! Everything is mix or match...do some do it all.. Just do it!

This is an inaugural event which will hopefully grow huge in time and be copied throughout the country. Be part of history.

Details on 50+ Club site.

Another winter flew by! Besides having fun and raising money for disc golf in our area, this winter series seems to make the season go by very quickly. I'm sure putting leagues do the same for folks ... show more ›

Another winter flew by! Besides having fun and raising money for disc golf in our area, this winter series seems to make the season go by very quickly. I'm sure putting leagues do the same for folks. Tip of the cap to global warming also. Tip of the the cap also to all who played, donated, and volunteered. A few were recognized at the finale, but here are the final results for everyone, every event, and the series. Yuge thanks to Ben for this aspect of our series, to Joel for taking over base camp prep as weather dictates (not just what these things add to the events/ series, but taking responsibility for them so I rarely even think of them, its sooooo nice!). And team Massillon, besides being very steady and reliable for their event, donated a lot of plastic, etc for CTPs and the final raffle. Finally, Borderline Discs and Buckeye Discs ended up being great partners merchandising some of these events, and providing professionalism and spectacle to our GLORIFIED Ice Bowls!
Sorry it took me so long to get this posted! Here are the final results. If someone finds a mistake please let me know
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UBFgva66J0jLrIOO1zSyLw0W01YRQgJRN8S34vuswDk/edit?usp=sharing

All Season Disc Golfers, The series is completed and awards were presented. Thanks to all TDs, organizers, and players. This was the biggest overall attendance ever. Payout structure was revised thi ... show more ›

All Season Disc Golfers,
The series is completed and awards were presented. Thanks to all TDs, organizers, and players. This was the biggest overall attendance ever. Payout structure was revised this year to lessen cost burden on hosting clubs and to jazz up player payout. Even with the changes big funds were raised to allow huge project support.

It was a competitive project cycle with many great project submissions.
Project Awards in order of rating...

1.) Sam Masi - Tee pads
2.) Grassman - Short Tee pads
3.) Parma - New targets, New 9 hole course Nike Park
4.) Camp Carl - expansion to 18 hole course
5.) Malone College - B Pin collar addition.

Other info:

Officers has been elected. Bill Flynn (Director), Eric Wernet (VP), Alex Colucci (Communications Dir.), Jon Gensel (Financial Dir.), Bill Vaughn (Competition Dir.), Steve Godar (Special Program Director), and Bill Griffith (Player Development DIr.).. Want to be part of the mix? Always looking for committee members or help. Contact any officer for details.

Please make April - "Workday at your local Club month". I encourage one or more workdays to improve your local courses. NEODGA would like to get updates on any activities. Remember its not just about competition.

Drive long,

Bill F.

We are happy to announce that we are extending series pauouts in the bigger divisions- Open and Masters will pay out the top 4 and Rec and Intermediate will pay out the top 5 for the series. Also, we ... show more ›

We are happy to announce that we are extending series pauouts in the bigger divisions- Open and Masters will pay out the top 4 and Rec and Intermediate will pay out the top 5 for the series. Also, we are adding about 40% to the series payout overall, which will be paid out at the Finale after the raffle! And don't forget about the RAFFLE!

If you are interested in applying for the money raised through the NEODGA Frozen Fingers winter series to benefit infrastructure projects at your local course you can find the application on the NEODG ... show more ›

If you are interested in applying for the money raised through the NEODGA Frozen Fingers winter series to benefit infrastructure projects at your local course you can find the application on the NEODGA Facebook page. If you are not on Facebook but would like a copy message me on here with your email address and I will send it directly. If you have any other questions please let me know, or contact Bill Flynn or Bill Vaughn.

Traditionally a big fund raiser for NEODGA. Only a couple of verbal commitments so far. Please consider a donation! Gear related to disc golf, camping, lifestyle accessories and games, entertainmen ... show more ›

Traditionally a big fund raiser for NEODGA. Only a couple of verbal commitments so far. Please consider a donation! Gear related to disc golf, camping, lifestyle accessories and games, entertainment, anything outdoorsey or fun are greatly appreciated! If your donation is not used here it will be returned or donated to a future event raffle (Scarlet Open?). Contact Bill Vaughn through this site if you have donations. Even if raffle is canceled the items will go to benefit disc golf in NE Ohio ASAP!

Good morning! If you are looking to start or renew a PDGA membership, consider using the NEO Disc Golf Alliance's Club Affiliation discount! As a PDGA Club Affiliate, we are given 50 $5 off "coupons" ... show more ›

Good morning! If you are looking to start or renew a PDGA membership, consider using the NEO Disc Golf Alliance's Club Affiliation discount! As a PDGA Club Affiliate, we are given 50 $5 off "coupons" to use towards your new/renewal membership. At check out, input the following into the "coupon" space, 17NEODI1JAAFF .

We are looking forward to a wonderful year! Start yours out right and save a little money...on us!

Good morning! If you are looking to start or renew a PDGA membership, consider using the NEO Disc Golf Alliance's Club Affiliation discount! As a PDGA Club Affiliate, we are given 50 $5 off "coupons ... show more ›

Good morning! If you are looking to start or renew a PDGA membership, consider using the NEO Disc Golf Alliance's Club Affiliation discount! As a PDGA Club Affiliate, we are given 50 $5 off "coupons" to use towards your new/renewal membership. At check out, input the following into the "coupon" space, 17NEODI1JAAFF .

We are looking forward to a wonderful year! Start yours out right and save a little money, on us!

2017 Frozen Fingers on the Fairway Fund Raising Tour (FFFFaRT) Tournament Schedule: January: -Weekend #1: Saturday, January 7th: - Opening Day at Wingfoot Lake State Park in Suffield (Jay Kovac ... show more ›

2017 Frozen Fingers on the Fairway Fund Raising Tour (FFFFaRT) Tournament Schedule:

January:
-Weekend #1: Saturday, January 7th:
- Opening Day at Wingfoot Lake State Park in Suffield (Jay Kovach)

-Weekend #2: Saturday, January 21st:
- Roscoe/ Masi in Medina (Team Jenkins)

-Weekend #3: Saturday, February 11th:
- Young’s Run in Warren (Bill Flynn)

-Weekend #4: Saturday, February 18th:
- Newly expanded, “The Pond” in Painesville (Mickey Anderson)

-Weekend #5: Saturday, March 4th:
-Oak Ledges @ Lincoln Park in Massillon (Dustin Alcorn)

-Weekend #6: Saturday, March 11th:
-Hudson Springs Park in Hudson (Cody Dockrill)

Grand Finale!

-Sunday, March 26th @ Punderson State Park (Andy Morrison and F.O.P.)


Entry fees for each division stand at $20 per golfer. $10 of each entry goes towards that day’s payout, $8 will go to the “charity” (which is NEODGA, which goes back to the local clubs annually to fund worthy projects, traditionally at our spring meeting), $1 will go to the series payout of the top 3 of each division (AT the final event at Punderson State Park in late March!) and $1 will go to the host club to cover expenses and benefit local concerns. We now expect payouts to be cash for Open and Women only- all amateur divisions to be paid out in merchandise.

Nominations open for NEODGA Officer Positions. Get involved! Of all the position, Financial Director is the most difficult since a grasp of basic math is required to serve. Below is a summary of du ... show more ›

Nominations open for NEODGA Officer Positions. Get involved!

Of all the position, Financial Director is the most difficult since a grasp of basic math is required to serve. Below is a summary of duties….

Director: The director shall schedule, create agendas, and preside over association meetings. The director will also act as directional lead for NEODGA.
Current: Bill Flynn

Vice President: The Vice President will coordinate committee activities, act as a substitute for the NEODGA Director, monitor activities of the treasurer, and be the key contact to reach out to new clubs for inclusion into the NEODGA.
Current: Bill Vaughn

Communications Director: The Communications Director shall be responsible for contacting and communicating with all NEODGA affiliated clubs, NEODGA members, the state PDGA representative and the PDGA. This includes official communications by internet, mailings, e-mails, postings, meeting minutes and voting activities.
Current: Vacant
Nomination – Eric Wernet

Financial Director: The Finance Director shall manage, account, and disperse common association funds. This officer shall oversee and coordinate all sponsorship efforts. This officer shall provide financial status reports. Finance Director will coordinate official NEODGA merchandise distribution.
Current: Eric Centanni

Programming Director: The Programming Director is responsible for oversight of special NEODGA programs. The director should be creating opportunities to expose the public to disc golf in the region and provide both completive and recreational opportunities under the name of NEODGA.
Current: Steve Godar

Age Restricted Event Director: This position is responsible for oversight of NEODGA programs geared for plus 40 age disc golfers including State and National Senior Games. The director should be creating opportunities to develop a strong presence for access to sponsorships.
Current: Bill Griffith

Committees / Program Managers: Committees or a Program Manager are recommended for major NEODGA initiatives. Initiatives may include but not limited to regional events series, multicourse leagues, disc golf promotional activities, programming, and/or NEODGA exclusive activities.

There are two (2) required meeting per year. Send e-mail address to [email redacted] for a copy of the charter or to add your name to the mix.

sorry, none this year. Couple folks showed interest, but having difficulty with yahoo, still haven't received all money from last year, trophy is gone, bad blood from folks that had technical difficu ... show more ›

sorry, none this year. Couple folks showed interest, but having difficulty with yahoo, still haven't received all money from last year, trophy is gone, bad blood from folks that had technical difficulties last year or were unaware of rules or dues changes, somehow the fucking league team won, undermining a lot of confidence in the league, Im overwhelmed with everything else and burned my fucking dinner battling with yahoo. ANd i can't run league without playing in it. Sorry to the two of you who were still interested- hope you can find another league

Thursday night the PDGA had its annual awards dinner at Pro Worlds in Kansas and there were several locals of note on the list!! Val Jenkins (Doss) and Bill Griffith were both given awards as was J. G ... show more ›

Thursday night the PDGA had its annual awards dinner at Pro Worlds in Kansas and there were several locals of note on the list!! Val Jenkins (Doss) and Bill Griffith were both given awards as was J. Gary Dropcho from Pittsburgh. Well done all and keep up the spirit! As for one of our other favorite sons, go get em Socki Bomb!!!!

http://www.pdga.com/awards/announcements/disc-golf-hall-fame-and-pdga-award-winners-announced

NEO Point Series 2016 - Event Schedule May 7 - The Beauty May 21 - The Inuagural Jesse Buryj June 4 - Shoot The Breeze, Ashtabula June 25 - The NEO Open, Warren July 9 - Fire In The Sky, ... show more ›

NEO Point Series 2016 - Event Schedule

May 7 - The Beauty
May 21 - The Inuagural Jesse Buryj
June 4 - Shoot The Breeze, Ashtabula
June 25 - The NEO Open, Warren
July 9 - Fire In The Sky, Norwalk
July 10 - Medina Disc Trifecta, Medina
July 16 - Chain Shot, Portage Lake
August -
Sept. 4 - Cleveland Rock, Euclid
Sept. 18 - Pine Lake Open, Punderson

It’s the most… wonderful time… of the year! Just me? EVERYBODY should be thrilled that the frozen fingers series is over! It means spring is here, and more daylight, and tempe ... show more ›

It’s the most… wonderful time… of the year!

Just me? EVERYBODY should be thrilled that the frozen fingers series is over! It means spring is here, and more daylight, and temperatures… well, pretty much like they have been all winter. But it is going to get even warmer! Btw, small round of applause for El Nino- great job kid!

Who else is happy that the series is over? Evan Adams held on to win a stacked Open field and his nemeses Gastin and Ambrose! This was the deepest Open field the series has seen, and hopefully that continues as disc golf in North East Ohio becomes more of a 12 month a year sport.

And the women’s division of course went to Meh… wait, wtf? Congratulations Andrea Parsons! I bet she had the best Easter of her life because the frozen fingers series is over! The women’s division for the finals had 7 participants- we need more of that kind of turnout!

Travis Goldsworthy held on at the end after going back and forth with Joe Cruz in the Advanced Am division, so for him the series ended just in time! Oddly small field compared to Open and Intermediate- a few notables moved up to Open (good job!), and we did not see the same movement from Intermediate…

Tyler Shrock dominated in Intermediate! He’s happy the series is over, because now he no longer has to toil in this division. He may be the Craigslist killer too. Just sayin...

The newest division that we tracked this year was Masters, which Bill Vaughn held on to win. He is so cool! And I would like to thank Ron McCollum for skipping some events to make that possible. I’m sure Ron is happy the series ended and he can save some money on gas, hitting the events he did from Warren. NEOhio is a large territory!

Who else is happy? The real winners- disc golfers all over NEOhio! I’ll save the details for someone else to report, but funds raised will be going to Painesville to help them go from 9 to 18 holes, Medina to upgrade baskets at Poolside, Parma/ Lakeview Church to help with concrete tee pads, and Mosquito Lake to expand existing 12 hole course to 17 holes… no, what the heck, lets make it 18 holes! All told, $3000 going to those 4 projects. That, and the camaraderie with like minded huckers, is what the frozen fingers series is about, and hopefully we can continue to build on this in the future!

But what do you do with your disc golfin' self now? For one, April and May are a great time of year for course projects and improvements, and hopefully we will see some opportunities to volunteer popping up here soon. Secondly, get thee asses to Aurora! Apparently everything else is just going through the motions… Lastly, be excellent to each other, and see you on the links somewhere soon!

May 7th, Saturday - The Beauty, Veterans Park, Parma May 21st, Saturday- Inaugural Jessie Buryj, Spiker Park, Canton June 4th, Saturday- Shoot The Breeze, Ashtabula June 25th, Saturday- NEO Open, ... show more ›

May 7th, Saturday - The Beauty, Veterans Park, Parma
May 21st, Saturday- Inaugural Jessie Buryj, Spiker Park, Canton
June 4th, Saturday- Shoot The Breeze, Ashtabula
June 25th, Saturday- NEO Open, Youngs Run, Warren
July 9th, Saturday- Fire In The Sky, Veterans Park, Norwalk
Grassman?
Medina ?
September 3rd, Saturday- The Roc, Sims Park, Euclid
September 8th, Sunday- Pine Lake Open, Punderson

Attention NorthEast Ohio disc golfers during the NEODGA Annual Meeting at the end of the year the terms for the Director and the Communications Director come to an end. This provides the chance for n ... show more ›

Attention NorthEast Ohio disc golfers during the NEODGA Annual Meeting at the end of the year the terms for the Director and the Communications Director come to an end. This provides the chance for new blood to enter the fold and end the current reign of terror in disc golf as we know it in Northeast Ohio.

Throw your name into the ring…make a difference. The NEO charter is available upon request so you can get a glimpse of what rules the chaos.

Candidates can be added until the formal announcement in the November 2016 timeframe. Not interested in these positions? Don’t worry more positions open up in 2017.

Don’t want to be an officer but want to be involved? Sorry we have no intern positions Monica, but there are committees that need additional firepower.

Current Officers …

Director – Bill Flynn
Vice President – Bill Vaughn
Financial Director– Eric Centanni
Communications Director – Ben Bramwell
Programming Director – Steve Godar
Age Restricted Event Director – Bill Griffith

Questions? Send an officer a message.

Northeast Ohio Disc golfers and clubs I would like to place a challenge to all to organize and execute workdays at your local course. The NEODGA would like to know how many attended, which courses ... show more ›

Northeast Ohio Disc golfers and clubs

I would like to place a challenge to all to organize and execute workdays at your local course. The NEODGA would like to know how many attended, which courses benefitted, and highlights of the activities...

I would propose conducting the workday the week of Arbor Day and Earth Day (April 17th - April 25th). Weekend, weeknight, both!

Maybe the event could be tied to a fun round after work is completed. Possibly local scout troops could be encouraged and then instructed on the great sport of disc golf. Plant trees. Pick up litter. Fix the broken bench. Straighten tee signs.... use your imagination.

Post your ideas maybe it will inspire other clubs.

I would like to see this become an annual happening to add energy to all the other efforts local clubs perform.

Those who are interested in applying for financial support for a Northeast Ohio Disc Golf Related project please contact Bill Flynn through e-mail ([email protected]) or through discgolfscene. Pleas ... show more ›

Those who are interested in applying for financial support for a Northeast Ohio Disc Golf Related project please contact Bill Flynn through e-mail ([email redacted]) or through discgolfscene. Please provide contact information with inquiries. There is a word document application form that must be completed and submitted prior to 3/7/16.

The projects will be funded through the moneys collected in the 2016 Frozen Fingers on the Fairway Ice Bowl Series.

Some requirements...
Property owner approval must be obtained prior to submitting application
Application amount will be limited to $1000 per project based on available funds, funds needed, and strength of applications
Project site must be in the 22 county region designated by the NEODGA as Northeast Ohio (if unsure check)
Application must be filled out completely, timely and accurately
etc, etc.

2016 frozen fingers charity series SCHEDULE IS FINAL Tournament Directors: Contact NEO if any issues with any of the goals of the series (shelter, food, clear tees, etc). Local clubs rule the roo ... show more ›

2016 frozen fingers charity series SCHEDULE IS FINAL

Tournament Directors: Contact NEO if any issues with any of the goals of the series (shelter, food, clear tees, etc). Local clubs rule the roost! We just try to create consistent "standards" to differentiate the series' "brand" from average ice bowls.

We are tracking 5 divisions this year, up from 4 last year and 3 in previous years, as demand dictates (3 per division? TD to make call): Open, Adv Am, Int Am, Women (general), and Masters (general).

Unless prior arrangements have been made, the entry fee will be $20 per person regardless of division. $10 will go to that day’s event (an increase from past), $8 will go to the charity (NEODGA to distribute funds to NEO disc golf projects, usually at annual spring meeting), and $2 will go to the series payouts of approximately the top 1/3 of “series participants” (played in more than one event in that division) at the final event in Hudson on March 26th.

Events are pot luck, guided by the host club- but participation is encouraged by us travelers too! NEODGA has access to a generator and building wrap for electricity and securing the shelter as needed. If significant snow, best practices in the past include clearing the tee pads (we can often help with shovels and salt if needed) and blazing a central path- tee to basket, basket to next tee- with a snow mobile when available (NEODGA does NOT have a snow mobile). Contact me if any of these areas are going to be a difficulty so we can increase support!

There is a rolling ace fund

The top 5 finishes in events you play in will go to your series total, with 100 points for first place in each division, 98 for second, 96 for third and so on. The final event is weighted 50% more. That leaves room for you to either miss an event or play out of division in an event without hurting your chances in your “main” division.

The first event is doubles, one general division for all for the day. But when you register, each player on every team registers in their series division, and the points earned that day in doubles will be transferred to your standings in your division. Teams can be of the same division, or mixed divisions from the series point of view.

FIRST HALF SCHEDULE:
January 2 Wingfoot Jay Kovach
January 9 Medina Team Jenkins
January 23 Warren Greg Garett

SECOND HALF SCHEDULE:
February 21 Euclid Eric Wernet
March 5 Massillon Sam Beall
March 12 Parma Katfish

FINALS:
March 26 Hudson Eric Centanni

I am looking to get a final schedule together ASAP! (12/1/15?) Anyone representing a club who might want to get into the series contact me pronto so we can go over available dates and other requireme ... show more ›

I am looking to get a final schedule together ASAP! (12/1/15?) Anyone representing a club who might want to get into the series contact me pronto so we can go over available dates and other requirements. We want to rotate in some fresh courses (18 or more holes?) but when push comes to shove we may end up with very familiar schedules from year to year. I will reach out to anyone who contacts me and last years TDs very soon,
We are also looking for sponsors for the series, the final raffle, individual events, etc. Nobody likes finding sponsors. Every little bit really helps and is really appreciated. Now's the time to ask- we might just catch someone in the holiday spirit!

$50 to play, drafting (tentatively) Wednesday Sept 9 at 10pm EST- accepting new team owners for the league's second year! Vast majority of entries go to payouts, with a bit going to NEODGA. Weekly p ... show more ›

$50 to play, drafting (tentatively) Wednesday Sept 9 at 10pm EST- accepting new team owners for the league's second year! Vast majority of entries go to payouts, with a bit going to NEODGA. Weekly prizes! Hit me up here or send email to [email redacted]... Must have NEO ties and a PDGA number and a desire to beat our defending champion Chris Barbo and take home the NEODGAFFL Cup with your name engraved for future generations to marvel! Or perhaps being able to say that you beat Ricky Wysocki in ANYTHING is more your speed..... no matter, just contact me ASAP and let the games begin!

Family oriented Adventure fest going on at Vermilion River Reservation, Mill Hollow side on August 30th, 2015. There will be a few baskets set up to demonstrate the sport, and they asked me to run the ... show more ›

Family oriented Adventure fest going on at Vermilion River Reservation, Mill Hollow side on August 30th, 2015. There will be a few baskets set up to demonstrate the sport, and they asked me to run the station, as well as getting involved in future programming. This could be a great step in opening up Lorain County Metro-parks' cervix regarding our sport! What? that is a great metaphor! You can help plant that seed in a few ways: send supporters to Adventure Fest; donate new or used discs that would be appropriate for newbies to take with them and encourage them to keep playing, or even sending an email to Lorain County Metro Parks and telling them you would like to see them more involved in our sport. [email redacted] is their general email, or call 800-LCM-PARK. I've gotten my hopes up before... maybe this is the time I finally kick that football!

Family oriented Adventure fest going on at Vermilion River Reservation, Mill Hollow side on August 30th, 2015. There will be a few baskets set up to demonstrate the sport, and they asked me to run the ... show more ›

Family oriented Adventure fest going on at Vermilion River Reservation, Mill Hollow side on August 30th, 2015. There will be a few baskets set up to demonstrate the sport, and they asked me to run the station, as well as getting involved in future programming. This could be a great step in opening up Lorain County Metro-parks' cervix regarding our sport! What? that is a great metaphor! You can help plant that seed in a few ways: send supporters to Adventure Fest; donate new or used discs that would be appropriate for newbies to take with them and encourage them to keep playing, or even sending an email to Lorain County Metro Parks and telling them you would like to see them more involved in our sport. [email redacted] is their general email, or call 800-LCM-PARK. I've gotten my hopes up before... maybe this is the time I finally kick that football!

A sketchy forecast gave way to clear sunny skies, the weather not daring to disrupt not only Akron’s first annual Open Streets celebration, but even more importantly the inaugural event of the ... show more ›

A sketchy forecast gave way to clear sunny skies, the weather not daring to disrupt not only Akron’s first annual Open Streets celebration, but even more importantly the inaugural event of the newly constituted NEODGA, “Roc the Lock”. The unique allure of urban disc golf, even on a temporary 9 hole course, brought approximately 100 disc enthusiast to Lock 3 and surrounding areas in beautiful downtown Akron May 17th, 2015 for fun, sun, and to raise money for the children of St Jude’s.
Sloped and tiered blacktop and concrete, smattered with trees, an underpass, amphitheater stage green, parking garage tee pad, and a menacing canal gave this DGHOFer designed course once in a lifetime fairways and obstacles to work with. And Bill Griffith was up to the challenge… four times before the city approved the course layout! We needed to make sure safety was not an issue… if one of the women on the roller derby team were to get hit with a disc, golfers’ lives may have been lost!
And there were some cringe worthy shots. Besides handfuls of people trying the sport for the first time (you could play for free around the event), we had 70 or so golfers play in “Roc the Lock” with discs they didn’t normally throw, around obstacles they’ve never contemplated negotiating. Hopefully the pics from the ground and the drone captured mostly the more impressive flights. There were some pretty impressive shots too… but this was about fun, sun, raising money for charity (over $700!), raising awareness for disc golf, people watching, and throwing a disc down Main Street in downtown Akron as hard as you want without having to run from the police immediately afterwards.
Special thanks: Steve Godar who brought this opportunity to NEODGA and worked continuously with event organizers, Bill Griffith for his time working with the city on the course, Eric Centanni and Katie Meloy for running the event like it was their own with no advanced warning, Kevin Wilsterman for convincing his employer Fishermans Central to start selling discs in time to bring the stock to this event- and donating prizes, Paige and Ally from U of Akron for their help during registration and being our St Jude liaisons, Larry Jennings and his drone, Kevin Whitlock’s photo services, Scott Campbell for his awesome NEODGA banners, everyone who lent portable baskets for the day, and sincerely ALL the golfers who represented our sport so well. Honestly, disc golf was one of the main jewels of Akron’s Open Streets… we should all be proud!


Results, photo, and video as they become available: http://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Roc_the_Lock_2015

WE HAD TWO SUPER PROPOSALS BROUGHT TO THE BOARD. TWO THAT HAD SUCH WONDERFUL ALLURE, WE HAD TO HONOR THEM BOTH. CONGRATULATIONS TO SCOTT CAMPBELL AND MICKEY ANDERSON. $1000.00 AWARDED TO THE PAI ... show more ›

WE HAD TWO SUPER PROPOSALS BROUGHT TO THE BOARD. TWO THAT HAD SUCH WONDERFUL ALLURE, WE HAD TO HONOR THEM BOTH.

CONGRATULATIONS TO SCOTT CAMPBELL AND MICKEY ANDERSON.

$1000.00 AWARDED TO THE PAINESVILLE DGC TO FUND THIER FIRST COURSE
$1000.00 AWARDED TO THE WESTBRANCH COURSE FOR NEW TEE PADS

.THE REMAINDER OF THE FUNDS WILL BE USED AS SEED MONEY FOR THE NEO ORGANIZATION, A LITTLE SOMETHING TO HELP US GET STARTED MAKING YOU GUYS AND GALS CREAM. YOUR. PANTIES....

BIG THANKS TO EVERY PARTICIPANT IN THE FROZEN FINGER FAIRWAY TOUR --- IT IS YOU THAT MAKES GOOD THINGS LIKE THIS HAPPEN.

SMOOCHES.

EWC

Guidelines: Casual play challenge, you must play if challenged or give up your number NEO POINT SERIES EVENTS : All in Bag Tag Challenge- no exceptions The official end of the Bag Tag Season TBA L ... show more ›

Guidelines: Casual play challenge, you must play if challenged or give up your number
NEO POINT SERIES EVENTS : All in Bag Tag Challenge- no exceptions
The official end of the Bag Tag Season TBA
Lowest Bag Tags at the end of the season for Pro and Amatuer will receive prizes TBA
Lowest Bag Tags Mid Season for Pro and Amatuer will receive prizes TBA

THE NEO WILL BE HAVING A MEETING THIS SATURDAY 3/28/15 AT 11:30AM TO VOTE ON WHICH GRANT PROPOSAL TO AWARD FUNDING TO. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN REPRESENTING YOUR COURSE COME TO THE MEETING AN ... show more ›

THE NEO WILL BE HAVING A MEETING THIS SATURDAY 3/28/15 AT 11:30AM

TO VOTE ON WHICH GRANT PROPOSAL TO AWARD FUNDING TO.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN REPRESENTING YOUR COURSE COME TO THE MEETING AND GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR CONNECTIONS.

Panini's bar and grille
4200 Steels pointe. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< ADDRESS.
stow Ohio 44224

NEO DGA is a Club Affiliate of the PDGA. If you are considering joining the PDGA this year or are planning on renewing your membership, please message me personally and I will pass on to you a $5 disc ... show more ›

NEO DGA is a Club Affiliate of the PDGA. If you are considering joining the PDGA this year or are planning on renewing your membership, please message me personally and I will pass on to you a $5 discount you can put towards your membership.

This is one of the benefits of having an organization representing disc golf in the NEO.

See you at our next event!!

eric

Way down the list of importance behind the good we will do for disc golf in Northeast Ohio with the money raised from the series, not letting our golf game die over the 6 months of winter, camaraderie ... show more ›

Way down the list of importance behind the good we will do for disc golf in Northeast Ohio with the money raised from the series, not letting our golf game die over the 6 months of winter, camaraderie, food and fun... are the results of the FFFCT POINTS SERIES!!! Seriously, how much worse would this winter have seemed without disc every other weekend, no matter what...?
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yGL-bGbjkB3T_QrMYgUf9zHX2yoGB3rsLyIf5MakskM/edit#gid=1410887915

TOTAL AMOUNT OF MONEY RAISED: $3070.00 THE NEO WILL BE HAVING A MEETING THIS SATURDAY 3/28/15 AT 11:30AM TO VOTE ON WHICH GRANT PROPOSAL TO AWARD FUNDING TO. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RE ... show more ›

TOTAL AMOUNT OF MONEY RAISED: $3070.00

THE NEO WILL BE HAVING A MEETING THIS SATURDAY 3/28/15 AT 11:30AM

TO VOTE ON WHICH GRANT PROPOSAL TO AWARD FUNDING TO.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN REPRESENTING YOUR COURSE COME TO THE MEETING AND GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR CONNECTIONS.

Panini's bar and grille
4200 Steels pointe. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< ADDRESS.
stow Ohio 44224

The scores are posted... if there are any discrepancies let me know.

Thank you to everyone who made this series happen:

For taking the lead when no one else would:

Jon Decapua
Bill Vaughn
Ben Bramwell

Special thanks:

Jay Kovach, Brian Shega and the Wingfoot Crew
Eric Wernet, Larry Bright and the Euclid Set
Bill Flynn, Greg Garrett and the Warren Clan
Bob Becker, Sharkey and the Lundy Friends
Sam Beall, Steve Cain and the Massillon Cats
Jon Decapua, Katie Meloy and the Hudson Homies
Joel Garne for bringing the wrap to every event needed.


And to each and every parson who took the time to cook food for any event --- you guys and gals are phenomenal.


MOST OF ALL. ----- EVERY PLAYER WHO ATTENDED ---- YOU PEEPS ARE THE GREATEST

So far for food: E+K= GUMBO PK= Nancy's cookies Cody= something Jon= something Shega= donut holes Bill Vaughn = hot dogs Ambrose= corn bread Don= Fresh Fruit WE ARE GETTING UP TH ... show more ›

So far for food:

E+K= GUMBO
PK= Nancy's cookies
Cody= something
Jon= something
Shega= donut holes
Bill Vaughn = hot dogs
Ambrose= corn bread
Don= Fresh Fruit

WE ARE GETTING UP THERE IN NUMBERS ---- CAN ANYONE ELSE FIND IT IN THEIR HEART TO MAKE UP A CROCK POT OF SOUP, CHILI, MAC AND CHEESE? .... ANYTHING.

E

Final 2015 Frozen Finger's event is in Hudson this weekend! 50+ golfers already pre-registered. A "Double Points" event. $100+ Ace Fund. Raffle. Pot Luck Lunch. All for $20. All proceeds going back in ... show more ›

Final 2015 Frozen Finger's event is in Hudson this weekend! 50+ golfers already pre-registered. A "Double Points" event. $100+ Ace Fund. Raffle. Pot Luck Lunch. All for $20. All proceeds going back into NEO disc golf! Check out the 1st link below to pre-register. 2nd link below to see the point standings going into the final event. Cheers!

http://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Frozen_Fingers_Fairway_Charity_Tour_2015_Final_Stop

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yGL-bGbjkB3T_QrMYgUf9zHX2yoGB3rsLyIf5MakskM/edit?pli=1#gid=825334991

2015 NEODGA Bag Tags are in!! Bag Tags will be available at the Hudson Frozen Fingers Tourney. The Bag Tag Member benefits: $2 discount on entry fee for all NEO Point Series Events in 2015 ... show more ›

2015 NEODGA Bag Tags are in!! Bag Tags will be available at the Hudson Frozen Fingers Tourney.
The Bag Tag Member benefits: $2 discount on entry fee for all NEO Point Series Events in 2015
All proceeds goes directly into the $Purse of The 2015 NEO Open
Bag Tags are numbered for Traditional Competition
End of Season Bag Tag Awards
$20 cost per Bag Tag
Bag Tags will be available through alternate sources ( details TBA after NEO meeting)

Don't forget! Event #5 of the FFFCT is this weekend at the beautiful Oak Ledges Disc Golf Course in Massillon, Ohio. All proceeds raised will be used to increase the growth of disc golf in NE Ohio. T ... show more ›

Don't forget! Event #5 of the FFFCT is this weekend at the beautiful Oak Ledges Disc Golf Course in Massillon, Ohio. All proceeds raised will be used to increase the growth of disc golf in NE Ohio. Two rounds, only $20!

Find more details here: http://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Frozen_Fingers_Fairway_Charity_Tour_2015_Stop_5

If you have attended our events in the past, I'm sure you have enjoyed the wonderful spread of food provided free at each event. If you are yet to donate food, now is the time to do so! We are looking for people to bring savory dishes to be enjoyed at halftime. Anything helps!

All of the money raised this year will be used for a local project. the project is TBD, based on proposals that are to be submitted to the NEO directors. Please promote this factor of the FFFT to ... show more ›

All of the money raised this year will be used for a local project. the project is TBD, based on proposals that are to be submitted to the NEO directors.

Please promote this factor of the FFFT to all of your friends.

IF YOU HAVE A PROJECT THAT NEEDS FUNDING:

EMAIL AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO [email redacted]

I WILL EMAIL YOU THE REQUEST FORM.

E.

Chris bastard Barbo is the inaugural winner of the NEODGA fantasy football league. Trophy will be on display at the first frozen fingers event at least! Through donations from me and my brother Jon ... show more ›

Chris bastard Barbo is the inaugural winner of the NEODGA fantasy football league. Trophy will be on display at the first frozen fingers event at least! Through donations from me and my brother Jon Tree Vaughn (who lost final to Barbo) to build the Champions Cup, we will still have $35 to donate to NEO. This was the first annual- and looking to expand next year for more fun and more funds generated for NEO cause. Must have North East Ohio connection and a PDGA number. I will post pics of cup at my profile page for those interested. Congrats Chris, thanks Tree!

Don't miss out on the FIRST stop of the Frozen Fingers Fairway Charity Tour and Winter Point Series! Heated bathrooms? Large enclosed pavillion with two giant fireplaces? Pot-luck fixens'? Win ... show more ›

Don't miss out on the FIRST stop of the Frozen Fingers Fairway Charity Tour and Winter Point Series!

Heated bathrooms? Large enclosed pavillion with two giant fireplaces? Pot-luck fixens'?

Wingfoot State Park is one of the best locations for winter golf!

More details here: http://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Frozen_Fingers_Fairway_Charity_Tour_2015_Stop_1

For the series, we pay out about the top third of series participants in each division, just like for individual events: In Open, Advanced, and Intermediate divisions only. But “series partici ... show more ›

For the series, we pay out about the top third of series participants in each division, just like for individual events: In Open, Advanced, and Intermediate divisions only. But “series participants” means every player who played in 2 or more events in that division- not just one event in a division. For example, if I play only one event in Open and the rest of the events I played Advanced, then I don’t count towards the Open Field for the series, nor should my points earned in Open count towards my standing in Advanced. But if I play 2 or more events in Open, and 2 or more events in Advanced, then I count towards the field in both Open and Advanced and am eligible for payouts in both divisions, or even all 3 divisions are possible when there are 6 or more events in the series.
So, all of those locals (and there are a lot! And we should encourage that!) who come out for one event in the series because it is a couple miles from their house add $2 each towards the series’ payout purse, but do not add to the total of the series field.
Example: 5 event series- Open Division- 40 total different participants
-6 golfers played in all 5 events= $60 towards final purse
-6 golfers played in 4 of 5 events= $48 towards final purse
-5 golfers played in 3 of 5 events= $30 towards final purse
-4 golfers played in 2 of 5 events= $16 towards final purse
-19 golfers played in only 1 event= $38 towards final purse
21 Total Series Field/Participants, $192 Total Series Purse paid out to top 7:
1) $50 2) $40 3) $30 4) $25 5) $20 6) $15 7) $12
If the Field was 40, payouts would be ridiculous splitting $192 thirteen ways!

... or the exhaustive concordance to the FFFT Point Ssytem... The Frozen Fingers Fairway Tour’s Point System is a slightly modified version of the basic point system- 1 point for everyone in y ... show more ›

... or the exhaustive concordance to the FFFT Point Ssytem...
The Frozen Fingers Fairway Tour’s Point System is a slightly modified version of the basic point system- 1 point for everyone in your division that doesn’t beat you, per event. Therefor in that basic system you get a point for yourself and anyone that you tie, in addition to everybody that you beat. Each event point total added together = series point total.
Modification 1: 2 points for everybody you beat or tie in your division, and yourself, each event that you play. It spreads out the points a bit, makes it less maddening to work on.
Modification 2: We’re not counting up from zero, but down from 100 (150 in final). This way, smaller events “attendance-wise” are just as big of a win as events with a packed field. And it makes the numbers “make sense” at a glance: 3rd place is always 96 points in events leading up to the final event, no matter the size of the field in the division. Otherwise, 3rd place might be 8 points in a field of 10, 21 points in a field of 23, or 2 points in a field of 4. Anybody winning a division at the Parma event in 2014 when it was very windy and 5 degrees out deserved AT LEAST 100 POINTS instead of less than 10, because only 30 hearty souls braved the conditions to play that day.
Modification 2.5: The first 2 modifications added together means that we are essentially counting back from 50 by ones, and then multiplying by 2 for most events (100 points for 1st place, 98 points for 2nd, 96 for 3rd, etc), and by 3 for the final event (which makes final 150 points for 1st place, 147 points for 2nd, 144 for 3rd, etc). We want the final event to have extra weight, but not as much as 2 normal events like true “double points” would do.
Example: Here is how it would work in the Mock Cold Weather Classic:
Place Open Division Normal Points Finals Points Comments
1) Mike Broda 100 150 Even make-believe I don’t beat Spiggy
2) Bill Vaughn 98 147
3) Ben Bramwell 96 144
4) PK Deaner 94 141 And PK doesn’t beat Ben here either
5) Eric Centanni 92 138
6) Jimmy Katfish 90 135
7) Sharky Boyd 88 132
8) Eric Wernet 86 129
9) Jon DeCapua 84 126 Yep
10) Ryan Kolbus 82 123 Lost his mind and moved up to open
And Jay Kovach registered but backed out day before for work purposes.
Modification 3: Total Series Points: Drop your lowest point event. If 6 events are in the FFFT Series (like in 2015), then your top 5 point totals count towards your series total points. If you don’t play all events, one of your “zeros” will not count towards your total. The advantage for those playing in all (6) events is that you get to drop the event that you scored the poorest and are trying to forget anyway!
Summary: Takeaways from above modifications and example:
-If played, the heavily weighted series final will almost always count towards your total, but not enough to be greater or equal to playing 2 regular events.
-In mock event above, 10th place Ryan got 82 points in Open division, but can play rest of series in lower division and not be at a scoring disadvantage to the rest of that field. So go ahead and move up a division for 1 event to play against your buddy! You’re not throwing away your chances to compete in your normal division! That’s more flexibility!
-If series that mock event was in had exactly 8 Open players in every other event, and Jon DeCapua played them all, he could drop his 9th place 84 and just count his five 86s! That’s just mean! And pointing out the bonus of playing every event!
-Jay Kovach doesn’t have to say “screw it” and skip the rest of the events in the series just because work got in the way this one time. That should maximize attendance in the middle and final events!

It's simple, made better...

You get 2 points for everyone you beat or tie in your division, counting backwards from 100 for 1st place, 98 for 2nd place, 96 for third, etc, in each individual event you play leading up to the fina ... show more ›

You get 2 points for everyone you beat or tie in your division, counting backwards from 100 for 1st place, 98 for 2nd place, 96 for third, etc, in each individual event you play leading up to the final in Hudson. The Hudson event will be 3 points per slot counting backwards from 150 for 1st, 147 for second, 144 for third, etc. In this 6 event tour, your top 5 point events will count towards your total. Top third of series participants cash in Open, Advanced, and Intermediate divisions.

FFFCT 2015 Locations and Dates: #1 Wingfoot State Park – Suffield, OH – 1/11/15 #2 Sims Park – Euclid, OH – 1/25/15 #3 Clarence Darrow Park – Warren ... show more ›

FFFCT 2015 Locations and Dates:


#1 Wingfoot State Park – Suffield, OH – 1/11/15

#2 Sims Park – Euclid, OH – 1/25/15

#3 Clarence Darrow Park – Warren, OH – 2/7/15

#4 Punderson State Park – Newbury, OH – 2/22/15

#5 Lincoln Park – Massillon, OH – 3/7/15

#6 Hudson Springs Park – Hudson, OH – 3/22/15


After donating nearly 10k to charitable causes the past 4 years, this year proceeds will be donated back to NEO disc golf! If you have any ideas for a specific beneficiary for these funds please contact me or your event tournament director.

Per usual, each event will be two rounds with a potluck lunch provided (please bring something warm and tasty)!

See you on the course!

OPEN : 1. Mike Gastin 2. Tyler Horne 3. Brian Marcinkowski OPEN WOMEN: 1. Mel 2. Lori Merriman 3. ... show more ›

OPEN : 1. Mike Gastin
2. Tyler Horne
3. Brian Marcinkowski

OPEN WOMEN: 1. Mel
2. Lori Merriman
3. Maria Montano

ADVANCED : 1. Ben Bramwell
2. Greg Garrett
3. PK Deaner

ADVANCED MASTER : 1. Spiggy
2. Don Bates
3. Derek Bonner

ADVANCED GRANDMASTER : 1.Rob Panelley
2. Anthony Keller
3. Bill Griffith

INTERMEDIATE: 1. Buddy Barman
2. Larry Bright Jr
3. Neil Wilson

RECREATION: 1. Andrea Parsons
2. Lee spencer
3. Kyle Johnson

CONGRATULATIONS to all that placed in the NEO Point Series!!

Awards will be available soon, along with bag tags for NEO 2015
There should be a NEO DiscGolf XMas Party and we could give out awards and have a putting contest and eat food.
If anybody has any ideas please do share.

You'll need a Yahoo account in general, and specifically for this league you need a pdga number and NE Ohio address unless we need to fill a spot late! $25 to join, with proceeds going to help the NEO ... show more ›

You'll need a Yahoo account in general, and specifically for this league you need a pdga number and NE Ohio address unless we need to fill a spot late! $25 to join, with proceeds going to help the NEO DGAlliance. Over $15 of each entry fee to payouts, then less than $10 ea goes to NEODGA after expenses- which should only be a Stanley Cup style trophy that I can think of. Here's the link:



https://yho.com/nfl?l=1226652&k=e135eea450482eba



Send me a message for alternatives to paying me in person or sending via paypal to [email redacted]. Draft is Tuesday evening, September 2nd, LIVE at 10:00 pm- although I think you can rate the players how you like and have computer take best available player when it is your turn to pick.

We will have a Camera Crew out on the course with us at ** SCRAMBLE ON TUESDAY 6-24-14 **shooting for a segment that will air on local broadcast and be posted on all official Hudson websites. Th ... show more ›

We will have a Camera Crew out on the course with us at SCRAMBLE ON TUESDAY 6-24-14 shooting for a segment that will air on local broadcast and be posted on all official Hudson websites.


They will also be out on SATURDAY 6-28-14 FOR A LARGE WORKDAY that will also be a part of the segment. They want to show the game and all of the volunteer motivation behind it.


HELP US MAKE A GOOD SHOW... COME ON OUT FOR SCRAMBLE ON TUESDAY AND WORKDAY ON SATURDAY 6-28-14. The Saturday 6-28-14 workday will have LUNCH PROVIDED FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS by the club.

Spanks a bunch.



See you soon!

E. Centanni