Disc Fanatics of Kansas

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 re ... show more ›

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...

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 ... show more ›

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

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 ... show 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

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 hi ... show 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

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 ... show 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!

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 respo ... show more ›

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.

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 ... show more ›

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

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 ... show more ›

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

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 l ... show more ›

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.

Heck yeah! It's now Little Apple Open week! I'm going to try to get in 2 rounds at Tuttle, if my shoulders and neck let me (old man issues). Exact times I'll be out there tho... ? Not sure, may ... show more ›

Heck yeah! It's now Little Apple Open week!

I'm going to try to get in 2 rounds at Tuttle, if my shoulders and neck let me (old man issues).

Exact times I'll be out there tho... ? Not sure, maybe 11:00-12:00 ish.

Just saying it would be cool to see a lot of y'all out there today.

We gotta defend our turf on Saturday!

With another hectic week of disc golf work and play in the Manhattan area, I'm thinking we should cancel this month's DFOK Meeting (set for Thursday night). OR at least postpone it until the first wee ... show more ›

With another hectic week of disc golf work and play in the Manhattan area, I'm thinking we should cancel this month's DFOK Meeting (set for Thursday night). OR at least postpone it until the first week of May.

Any suggestions?

Also, if you have a pressing topic for the meeting that can't be delayed, please contact me ASAP.

Register now for the 5th Annual LCM "Break The Chains" Disc Golf Tournament at KSULCM.ORG. 5th Annual LCM "Break The Chains" Saturday, April 25th, 2015 Fairmont Park Manhattan, KS First 60 pa ... show more ›

Register now for the 5th Annual LCM "Break The Chains" Disc Golf Tournament at KSULCM.ORG.

5th Annual LCM "Break The Chains"
Saturday, April 25th, 2015
Fairmont Park
Manhattan, KS

First 60 paid registrants will get a players pack which includes a custom stamped tournament disc.
(Soft Challenger, Z Buzzz OS, Z Crank, Z Mantis, ESP Force, CryZtal Z Zombee, Glo Z Nuke)

Open Division will play for cash.

All Amateur divisions will prize out approximately 40-50% of the field.

Rec Lite division and Junior division will play one round only.

ALL OTHER DIVISIONS will play two rounds.

Hey people, it's DU Open Tournament week! Let's make it a "home tournament" feel (like usual) with tons of Manhattan players. Don't wait too long to sign up, because it usually fills up! See ... show more ›

Hey people, it's DU Open Tournament week!

Let's make it a "home tournament" feel (like usual) with tons of Manhattan players.

Don't wait too long to sign up, because it usually fills up!

See you in Herington Saturday!

https://discsunlimited.net/tournaments/discs-unlimited-pre-registration/Discs-Unlimited-Open-Registration

Saturday Conflicts 14-Mar Spring Break start 21-Mar Spring Break end -- (Sunday) Monkey Island, Emporia (Disc Golf) 28-Mar Discs Unlimited, Herrington (Disc Golf) 4-Apr Easter Weekend 11-A ... show more ›

Saturday Conflicts
14-Mar Spring Break start
21-Mar Spring Break end -- (Sunday) Monkey Island, Emporia (Disc Golf)
28-Mar Discs Unlimited, Herrington (Disc Golf)
4-Apr Easter Weekend
11-Apr KSU Open House
18-Apr Collegiate Natl Championship (Disc Golf)
25-Apr
2-May Glass Blown Open, Emporia (Disc Golf)
9-May Little Apple Open, Manhattan (Disc Golf)
16-May Commencement
Summer Summer Summer
5-Sep Labor Day Weekend, KSU Football (Home)(South Dakota)
12-Sep KSU Football (Away)(UTSA)
19-Sep KSU Football (Home)(Louisiana Tech)
26-Sep Flint Hills Open, Manhattan (Disc Golf)
3-Oct KSU Football (Away)(OK State)
10-Oct KSU Football (Home)(TCU)
17-Oct KSU Football (Home)(OK)
24-Oct KSU Football (Away)(Texas)
31-Oct Halloween
7-Nov
14-Nov KSU Football (Away)(Baylor)
21-Nov KSU Football (Home)(Texas Tech)
28-Nov Thanksgiving weekend, KSU Football (Away)( KU )
5-Dec KSU Football (Home)(WV)
12-Dec KSU Finals Week Start

LCM "Break the Chains" tournament poll... LCM has held "Break the Chains in April for the last 4 years. We had planned to back it up to the last Saturday in March this year to avoid conflicts. Ho ... show more ›

LCM "Break the Chains" tournament poll...

LCM has held "Break the Chains in April for the last 4 years. We had planned to back it up to the last Saturday in March this year to avoid conflicts. However, Discs Unlimited is holding it's tourney in Herrington that weekend, which I know is a favorite of many of our locals. There are a TON of conflicts this Spring. I will post the list later.

Anyway, I have narrowed the date of the tourney down to a few choices, and would like your OPINION on the dates. This is NOT a vote to determine the actual date, but a poll to help LCM make the decision. Please refrain from LONG comments on the dates. A simple yes or no for each of the dates would be great, unless I have missed an obvious conflict. Please note that some of the dates are in the Fall...

Here are the choices:
Saturday, April 18th--this is during the Collegiate Natl. Disc Golf Championship
Saturday, April 25th--no major conflicts

Saturday, Sept 12--KSU Football (Away)(UTSA)
Saturday, Oct 31--Halloween
Saturday, Nov 7--no major conflicts

I will make a second post with the entire calendar and all the conflicts next. I am not interested in hearing your opinions on the other dates not listed above.

Thanks!

My apologies for the delay on this... Thanks again to the following DFOK members who volunteered their time & energy to help co-host the Flint Hills Open with Discs Unlimited. These people helped wit ... show more ›

My apologies for the delay on this...
Thanks again to the following DFOK members who volunteered their time & energy to help co-host the Flint Hills Open with Discs Unlimited. These people helped with course workdays, marked o.b. lines, brought loaner baskets, rotated baskets & tallied scores during their lunch break.
As a token of appreciation, I have an small item from DU for each of you. (No, it's not a disc... but it's still pretty cool). I'll get your item to you somehow in the next couple weeks.
Dave Lago, Jeremy LeCrone, Rob Santiago, Nadya Santiago, Daisuke Takahashi, Rob Belyea, Shad Shaefer, Mark Kewley, Adam Johnson, Josh Carroll, Justin Neeley, Mitch Brenn, Thad Pultz, Kevin Schwarz
p.s. Feel free to point out anyone I missed.