Disc Fanatics of Kansas

Kevin RevKev Clark    March 28, 2017 at 4:48pm

Registration is now open for the 7th Annual LCM "Break The Chains" Disc Golf Tournament to be held Saturday, April 8th at Fairmont Park in Manhattan, KS. Free Custom Stamped Disc with first 50 paid entries.
Pre-Register now at https://ksulcm.org/f/docs/BreakTheChains.html

Kevin RevKev Clark    March 3, 2016 at 3:39am

If anyone has pictures from our 2016 LCM Ice Bowl, I would greatly appreciate having them. Also, with your permission, I would like to send the pictures to the Ice Bowl headquarters along with our report. BTW...All registered players signed a waiver granting their permission to publish photos of them from the Ice Bowl...

Kevin RevKev Clark    January 17, 2016 at 6:11am

LCM Ice Bowl and KDGA

I still need to clarify some things with Smitty, but it looks like there will be KDGA points offered for playing in the LCM Ice Bowl...

Kevin RevKev Clark    January 16, 2016 at 1:43am

2016 LCM Ice Bowl Registration Now Open at http://ksulcm.org/f/docs/IceBowl.html

NOAH M    January 14, 2016 at 11:13pm

I have not seen anything until today about a CICO Park course, can anyone tell me if there is one there?

Kevin RevKev Clark    December 17, 2015 at 12:56am

2016 LCM Ice Bowl Disc Selection:

Hey everyone, the LCM Ice Bowl will be on Saturday, Feb 27th, 2016 at Fairmont.

Because we are ordering pre-printed discs, we are able to order multiple models from multiple companies. For this reason, I am giving you the opportunity to express your disc preference prior to placing our disc order. I will not guarantee you will get the disc you want, but your odds will go WAY up if you respond to this message with your preference from the list below.

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2016 LCM Ice Bowl Disc Selection:

Hey everyone, the LCM Ice Bowl will be on Saturday, Feb 27th, 2016 at Fairmont.

Because we are ordering pre-printed discs, we are able to order multiple models from multiple companies. For this reason, I am giving you the opportunity to express your disc preference prior to placing our disc order. I will not guarantee you will get the disc you want, but your odds will go WAY up if you respond to this message with your preference from the list below.

Here is the list:
INNOVA DISCS
Aviar Putt & Approach - DX
Leopard - DX
Roc - DX
Stingray - DX*
Teebird - DX
Roc - KC Pro
Thunderbird - Champion
Destroyer - Star
Manta - Star

GATEWAY DISCS
Assassin - Overmolded Sure Grip
Magic - Super Soft
Voodoo - Stupid Supersoft
Wizard - RFF (softest)
Wizard - Soft

DISCRAFT DISCS
Buzzz ESP (SuperColor)*
Buzzz - Cryztal Z
Buzzz - Elite Z

DYNAMIC DISCS
**Warden - Prime
**Judge - Classic Blend
Freedom - BioFuzion
Felon - Biofuson
**Truth - Lucid
Escape - Lucid

Kevin RevKev Clark    December 9, 2015 at 12:25am

The 2016 LCM Ice Bowl will be held on Saturday, February 27th in Manhattan, Kansas.

Rick Petrie    December 1, 2015 at 8:27am

Hello All,

As the hours wind down for people to file to be on the 2016 DFOK Officers position ballot, I decided to post an "Open Letter" regarding the topic.

I have enjoyed my time as the acting/interim President of the Disc Fanatics of Kansas. I am also looking forward to passing the torch to someone else, which I believe is long overdue.

Defining Official DFOK officer positions, then filling those positions has been discussed for a long, long time. Writing club By-Laws & ... more

Hello All,

As the hours wind down for people to file to be on the 2016 DFOK Officers position ballot, I decided to post an "Open Letter" regarding the topic.

I have enjoyed my time as the acting/interim President of the Disc Fanatics of Kansas. I am also looking forward to passing the torch to someone else, which I believe is long overdue.

Defining Official DFOK officer positions, then filling those positions has been discussed for a long, long time. Writing club By-Laws & obtaining non-profit status has also been suggested many times. I apologize to those of you who think this has taken too long... heck I even agree! I just didn't want to push something out there without a lot of people helping define the process. Thank you to all who have taken the time to help.

At this time, I do not plan to "run" for any Officer position. I decided to do this so everyone would clearly see my willingness to shake things up a little in hopes of making this a better club. No, it does NOT mean I am planning to “abandon ship” or never hold a DFOK office in the future.

Meanwhile, I plan to continue to work on some "DFOK Unfinished Business" that started during my tenure.
1. Continue to work on the Warner Park course completion project. Thanks to the efforts of multiple people (mainly Mr. LeCrone & Mr. Brenn) the club is finally starting to break through some political barriers on that front. Recent DFOK efforts are likely to result in the club being asked to co-host (with the City) a public meeting to discuss options with citizens. I hope to help with that process, and the following needs of that project.
2. Obtain regular updates on the progress of the River Pond project. I think all DFOK members deserve to have regular updates (from the project coordinators) on how our club donation of $500 on Oct. 2014 is being used. I also believe it is important we make sure that project gets "finished" in order to protect the reputation of our local disc golf community.
3. Continue to help work on any local disc golf courses. I am still willing to rotate baskets, work on building new courses and/or course expansion efforts. After all, this is a big part of why DFOK was created in the first place.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

mike plansky    November 27, 2015 at 3:06am

This could be the last winter before disc golf takes its first step into the mainstream. There's been a couple of ESPN ace highlights in the past year. The sports network sees it as a novel, quirky highlight opportunity to keep viewers' attention, and the interest of the broader publicly may have been collectively piqued? In 2016 the mainstream sports fans will be able to take a closer look. There will be 3 new pro-tours debuting next year with strong financial backing, including a wor ... more

This could be the last winter before disc golf takes its first step into the mainstream. There's been a couple of ESPN ace highlights in the past year. The sports network sees it as a novel, quirky highlight opportunity to keep viewers' attention, and the interest of the broader publicly may have been collectively piqued? In 2016 the mainstream sports fans will be able to take a closer look. There will be 3 new pro-tours debuting next year with strong financial backing, including a world tour and two espn broadcasts confirmed. What will they think? Will it be taken seriously?
Allthingsdiscgolf.com has been following these trends, including discussions on how course design and development can shape the legibility and legitimacy of the sport as it pushes through some growing pains of disc golf's 'teenage' years:

https://allthingsdiscgolf.com/disc-golf-course-design-book-focuses-on-underutilized-landscapes/

For a Thanksgiving deal on the author's book, act now and spend those long cold nights priming your dg brain for the future:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121824903307?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Rick Petrie    November 26, 2015 at 8:10pm

On this Thanksgiving Day I am thankful for the following people who have helped advance the sport of disc golf in the Manhattan area this year by running events (admins & backups) and/or coordinating special projects.
(In no particular order)
Kevin Rev-Kev Clark
JP McVey
Roberto Santiago
Mark Kewley
Jeremy LeCrone
Mitchell Brenn
Josh Carroll
Alan Fox
Shad Schafer
AJ Cruz
Daisuke Takahashi
Chris Smitty Smith
Dennis Vahsholtz

I am also thankful for all the disc golfers who v ... more

On this Thanksgiving Day I am thankful for the following people who have helped advance the sport of disc golf in the Manhattan area this year by running events (admins & backups) and/or coordinating special projects.
(In no particular order)
Kevin Rev-Kev Clark
JP McVey
Roberto Santiago
Mark Kewley
Jeremy LeCrone
Mitchell Brenn
Josh Carroll
Alan Fox
Shad Schafer
AJ Cruz
Daisuke Takahashi
Chris Smitty Smith
Dennis Vahsholtz

I am also thankful for all the disc golfers who volunteered at workdays at the River Pond, Warner Park & Fairmont Park courses this year.
(Sorry I don't have a list for this).

Happy Thanksgiving!

Rick Petrie    November 2, 2015 at 11:53pm

FYI, I just received word that County/City crews are at Fairmont today doing some tree maintenance work.
They will do their best to not adversely effect the fairways, but first & foremost their responsibility is to make the park safe for all users...
I'm as eager to see their work as anyone. I doubt anything dramatic changes will occur though.
Stay tuned for future opportunities (this fall/winter) to have them address any specicic issues we (disc golfers) identify.

Rick Petrie    October 28, 2015 at 9:40pm

The Frankfort (KS) Fall Fest Tournament is only 3 days away!

Come out and enjoy a 1 round tournament and then check out the other festivities going on in town.

We will also have a pro shop setup carrying Millennium, Innova, Discraft, Disc Mania, Dynamic Discs, Westside Discs, and Latitude 64.
Online registration closes at 8 P.M. Friday night. Same day registration will be available.

For more details, follow the link below.
http://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Frankfort_Fall_Fest_2015

mike plansky    October 21, 2015 at 4:05am

interesting interview on allthingsdiscgolf about future course design and development for underutilized landscapes:
http://allthingsdiscgolf.com/disc-golf-course-design-book-focuses-on-underutilized-landscapes/

Rick Petrie    September 22, 2015 at 6:43am

Question regarding the pin placements for the FHO:
1. Who is available to meet at Fairmont Park on Wednesday evening to decide the pin placements to be used at the FHO? We could also put them in the "morning round placements".
If we tackled this on Wednesday evening, (a) we would not have to do any basket maneuvering later in the week, and (b) we could get a couple days of practice on that specific layout.

Side Note: Also, please consider helping mark the O.B. lines on Friday evening.

Thanks,
Rick

Rick Petrie    August 16, 2015 at 6:28am

The 2015 Manhattan Trilogy Challenge is NEXT SATURDAY, Aug. 22nd, at Fairmont Park.
Players must Pre-Register to compete.
On-line registration CLOSES tomorrow, Sunday Aug. 16th at 8pm.
Follow the link below to get signed up.

http://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/2015_Manhattan_Trilogy_Challenge

Thanks & hope to see you there.

Rick Petrie    July 25, 2015 at 6:17pm

Don't want to sign-up "on-line" for the 2015 Manhattan Trilogy Challenge, sponsored by Missing Link Disc Golf?

I'll be at Fairmont Park today from 10:00-10:30ish accepting (cash) registrations.

It only costs $30 to play & you get a sweet players pack, including 3 discs.

Rick Petrie    July 22, 2015 at 4:01pm

Reminder: The 2015 MANHATTAN Trilogy Challenge is one month from today, on August 22nd.
For more info & to get registered click on the following link.
Hope to see you there!

http://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/2015_Manhattan_Trilogy_Challenge

Rick Petrie    July 20, 2015 at 9:27pm

Fairmont Pin Placements:

Anybody getting bored with the current pin placements at Fairmont?

Anybody interested in helping move a bunch of those baskets today?
Say around 5:30ish?

Mark Kewley    July 13, 2015 at 5:05am

Good to see so many DFOKers at the Sunflower State Games this weekend!

Rick Petrie    June 26, 2015 at 8:00am

Shout out to Roberto Santiago & Shad Schafer for providing the manpower to move baskets at Warner tonight. (applause)