New Yak City Downtown SMASH IV
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About this tournament
Tad Reiner Sticky March 4, 2023 at 3:22am
TLDR (But you should read the whole thing)
Weather=Bad
Only 1 pool
Only playing Downtown Course. No Hawthorne.
12 Holes
4 rounds
9am start
11 am last call for tee off for those with a long drive.
Please be safe and don't rush.
Tad Reiner Sticky March 4, 2023 at 3:07am
Hi Everyone! We apologize for the radio silence while we were getting everything situated. NEW YAK CITY IS STILL A GO! However, there are some adjustments.
Due to safety being our #1 concern, the tournament will take place solely DOWNTOWN. No Hawthorne. Only 1 pool. And we eliminated potentially hazardous holes to a 12 hole layout. So, that being said here's the format:
12 holes downtown
4 rounds
9am flex to 11am start time
As a card fills up, we'll send them out starting on h ...
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Nick Walls
Dallas DeGrendel
March 4, 2023 at 3:33am
Side note: she said she didn't get a fax about it, which struck as odd that they are fax reliant at a hospital. Moments later she received a memo via carrier pigeon. Lastly, how do people get into the sky-chair in the video. Thank you.
Tad Reiner
March 4, 2023 at 3:48am
lmao Hospital Lady was on a power trip. We actually liked the audible hole we made last year so much that we kept it lol
Tad Reiner
March 4, 2023 at 3:49am
And it's a small loft. Its up there for the cat to get away from the baby and bring it down to rock him to sleep (the baby, not the cat)
Tad Reiner Sticky February 22, 2023 at 5:15pm
Pool B's Player Meeting and Check-in at Hidden River Park in Downtown Pontiac. Right next to Fillmore 13 Brewery.
Address: 7 N Saginaw St Suite, Pontiac, MI 48342
bob turner March 8, 2023 at 3:06pm
Thank you for taking care of me. Almost killed myself dealing with that snow removal. Way to old for the heavy stuff. See you next year as long as we don't get a storm the night before.
Jake "Kuba" Steinbrecher
March 8, 2023 at 3:27pm
You got it Bob! Hopefully no storm like that again, have a good one and I'll catch you on the course!
Curtis Stimac March 5, 2023 at 1:06am
Gotta say that it turned out to be a great tournament. Loved the entire thing being downtown being able to grab a drink and lunch in between rounds without being rushed was perfect. Would love it to be like this in the future. Glad almost everyone made it out to play today.
bob turner March 4, 2023 at 7:22am
It's 2:20 in the morning and I still have 6 hours of work. You should give refunds for those that can't play. If not you will be dealing with me in the very near future. Bob Turner# 6167
Jake "Kuba" Steinbrecher
March 4, 2023 at 11:14am
Morning Bob, your request has not gone unnoticed, yet I apologize all requests are the deadline will be reviewed after the tournament. I for one appreciate your hard work and dedication and can not begin to fathom how difficult the past hours have been, I'll be in touch soon, stay safe my friend.
Mike Stokes March 4, 2023 at 5:14am
*Weather Problems* at the Downtown Smash in PONTIAC!
Due to adverse weather conditions, we are doing 4 ROUNDS at DOWNTOWN PONTIAC!
There will no Hawthorne play at all!!
We are doing a flex schedule. You can pick your own card (min 4 max 7.)
We are still starting off at the same times but we will only allow until 10:30 am unless you let Jake, Tad or me know. Only serious reasons please, as we want to make this as fast as possible.
Beforehand!! We will ALLLL ALLL be meeting in front of &qu ...
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Tommy Mullin March 4, 2023 at 3:22am
I will not be there tomorrow. Flight was cancelled back into Detroit ????
Derek E. Stark March 3, 2023 at 11:36pm
Can't wait to throw both courses
... tee time in less than 15 hours -- LFG ♥️
Curtis Stimac March 3, 2023 at 10:59pm
don't be afraid of a little snow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vincent Cocciolone March 3, 2023 at 10:09pm
I'll play in the snow. :-)
But I don't judge those who won't. ;-)
Dallas DeGrendel
March 3, 2023 at 10:50pm
It's not the playin. It's getting there from 1:20 minutes normal weather driving.
Dan Blackwell
March 3, 2023 at 11:22pm
This is the problem. My car won't make the hour trek to pontiac as it is right now, no shot it makes it down the street after snow all night.
John Krug March 3, 2023 at 9:46pm
We playing tomorrow no matter the snow level right?
Jacob Foulkrod March 3, 2023 at 9:16pm
Also we must keep in mind how hard it is on the TD to reschedule these types of events. Especially when part of the tournament deals with the city of Pontiac itself. Not to mention all the sponsorships and volunteers for this event. I’d think a cancellation is more likely than a reschedule at this point. I respect either decision they make but we have to look at this from both angles.
Dan Blackwell
March 3, 2023 at 9:19pm
I hear ya, and would definitely but sadly accept cancelation if rescheduling isn't an option <3
Dallas DeGrendel
March 3, 2023 at 9:23pm
My request is purely for selfish reasons. I love playing this event. I just don't see a way I could if the snows like they say it will. I don't expect it to be done, it's more of a pipe dream.
Dan Blackwell March 3, 2023 at 9:07pm
Rescheduling sounds soooooo good right now! I understand the "you never know in michigan" optimistic mindset, but cmon just look at the radar... Not trying to kill myself to get there or seriously injure myself playing in this. Please postpone!
Dallas DeGrendel March 3, 2023 at 7:30pm
They updated the weather report the wrong way.. I was hoping it would not be too bad... 8" - 12" now. I live in Owosso and don't think I could make it unless I leave right when the snow stops and that's if I could get through it at all.
I'm really hoping to hear about a reschedule or 2nd event, but I've held out hope all week, and I think I have to bow out. This is one of my favorite events to play in. Bummed.
Matthew Smith
March 3, 2023 at 8:30pm
To go off of Dallas’ comment, is it possible if not rescheduled you can open it up to refunds? I know it’s not optimal for planning, but right now driving sounds like it’s not going to be very safe and I don’t want to risk that and also my discs. I’m also very bummed as I was very excited for this event. Rescheduling would also be something I’m 100% down for.
Jacob Foulkrod
March 3, 2023 at 8:34pm
As of now we should definitely play it by ear. I do agree with the refund comment being available to us but how many times has the weather told us it’s gonna be 8+ inches and it ended up being 3 or less. We should be cautious going forward but I think we gotta let it play out
Dallas DeGrendel
March 3, 2023 at 9:25pm
I will still my alarm and hope forecasters do what they do and miss by a mile. Fingers crossed.
Jordan Sell March 3, 2023 at 3:16pm
Will we be allowed to tape ribbons to our discs if needed for the deep snow? Don’t want to lose any of my babies.
Jake Waxer Travis gentry March 3, 2023 at 1:39pm
Is there any chance this is gonna be rescheduled
bob turner
March 3, 2023 at 1:47pm
That would be great as I tried to withdraw yesterday cause I have to deal with snow removal for over 10,000 people.
Jake "Kuba" Steinbrecher
March 3, 2023 at 2:13pm
I'm not thinking so but depending on the end time of the pending storm and the work of local DOT I anticipate we'll be cleaned up and ready to rock. Not knowing what will actually happen though we certainly can not rule it out.
Sheldon DeMarco Sr March 2, 2023 at 6:14pm
So just to clarify we are going with the players pool not the about A B pool
Jake "Kuba" Steinbrecher
March 3, 2023 at 3:33pm
Not sure what you mean sir, pool A contains MA50 so your morning schedule should begin at Hawthorne for Check-In. If that's not your question message me and I'll get you your answer.
Stephan Maxe
March 3, 2023 at 3:55pm
I think he's referring to the fact that the about this tournament description at the top of comment page still says "Pool A: MPO,MP40,MP50, MA1, MA2, FPO, FA1" but the players tab has different divisions. Makes sense that the players tab is more up to date though.
Jay B March 2, 2023 at 3:59pm
Is there any things we could possibly expect to change if we get the full amount of snow theyre calling for, like any plans for layout changes, would the city shut it down for safety reasons if they cant have roads/sidewalks cleared for the downtown round, stuff like that, etc?
Jay B
March 2, 2023 at 4:01pm
What about downtown parking? It could be unlikely they will be plowing the parking lot we have used in the past before we get there if they’re focused on roads and walkways
Jake "Kuba" Steinbrecher
March 2, 2023 at 6:37pm
Great point Jay! The layout was specifically designed to avoid roadways and lots this year, save a couple holes with contingency plans in the event something unexpected happens we should be good to go. The prep starting 2-3 am is not my favorite but we have a dedicated team of die-hard members ready ... more
Dan Blackwell February 28, 2023 at 12:48pm
Is there an ace pool or any ctps we should plan to bring cash for? And what's the haps with payouts? Am I taking my cake home after hole 18 or do we have to wait for the other pool to finish and then meet at hawthorne? Also Tad is cute
Rob Dahmen Jake "Kuba" Steinbrecher
March 1, 2023 at 4:34am
First of all, Tad is not just cute, he is the cutest. There will be an ace pool $5, a chainstar lite ctp $5 (all other ctps are included) and a monster raffle too! Bring cash. Payouts are cash as well, the payouts will be at Hawthorne after the second round yes, we have been working to get the final payout schedule and awards quicker than past years and I think we've made some real progress.
Should I plan on putting ribbons on discs, or will the area be shoveled/plowed?
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Holes are very short. roughly 60'-200'. That being said, we got a lot of snow. Better safe than sorry.