CANCELED - The Eagles Fly at Punderson

Scott Williams    Sticky June 8, 2020 at 7:17pm

So, here we are at Monday afternoon evening. At this point with no decision, I think I have to cancel, I probably should have done it much sooner than this. We would still have to come up with a way for everyone to acknowledge a waiver, actually pay, and all of the other add/drops associated with a tournament.

I don't feel I have the time necessary to make this happen at a reasonable level of quality. I'm going to cancel this event.

For anyone that has paid, we'll be getting your refunds to you shortly. I need to coordinate with Larry on that.

Paul Keller    Sticky June 6, 2020 at 1:08am

To echo and expand on what Scott said, we are facing uncertainty about whether we will be allowed to hold this event. Before holding an event like this at an Ohio state park, we need to apply for and be granted a Special Activity Permit from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The problem is that since the Covid-19 shutdown the ODNR has not been granting any Special Activity Permits to anyone.

We decided to go ahead with planning this tournament with the understanding that at s ... more

To echo and expand on what Scott said, we are facing uncertainty about whether we will be allowed to hold this event. Before holding an event like this at an Ohio state park, we need to apply for and be granted a Special Activity Permit from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The problem is that since the Covid-19 shutdown the ODNR has not been granting any Special Activity Permits to anyone.

We decided to go ahead with planning this tournament with the understanding that at some point the ODNR is going to resume granting permits. We recently got approval through the Director of the Geauga County Department of Health for this specific tournament. Our local park manager is on board. And the State of Ohio announced there will be additional openings on June 10th including indoor sporting events and outdoor playgrounds. In view of these circumstances, there is reason to hope the ODNR will yield and grant our permit in time. But we just do not know.

We would certainly understand anyone who doesn't want to be left hanging and decides to withdraw. But at the same time, we know a lot of you would love to get out and play this tournament if we can make it happen. Scott and I will keep our fingers crossed and share information as soon as it becomes available.

Scott Williams    Sticky June 5, 2020 at 10:59pm

OK, June 5 7PM status update.

Paul Keller will be making another post with some more details, but we are still trying to get this event approved. I totally understand anyone wanting to drop out due to the uncertainty. We have been in contact with the local Board of Health and the Park Manager, I believe we are waiting to hear from the ODNR.

It's been a long process due to getting the Insurance waiver to look just right, and then working with these organizations to show that we are complying with best practices.

Larry Bright Jr.    June 9, 2020 at 2:09am

All players who have paid have been refunded. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to see you at either Pun's Labyrinth or the Oderus Open later this summer.

If you did not get your refund, please let me know. I'm pretty sure I've got them all processed.

Emmett Messer-Kruse    June 8, 2020 at 5:56pm

Scott,
I cant make it anymore please withdraw me.
Have fun everyone!

Nate Langer    June 7, 2020 at 8:17pm

Hi Scott and Larry, any chance I could move from MA1 to MPO?

Robert Grimm    June 7, 2020 at 1:23pm

Robert Grimm unfortunately I have to drop.

Rod Kaiser    June 6, 2020 at 10:58pm

Sorry something came up can I be removed from the waitlist. Thanks.

Ryan Lynch    June 6, 2020 at 12:09pm

Can you guys put me on the Waitlist for this event. Thanks-

Paul Keller    June 6, 2020 at 12:42am

Bobby Jones    June 5, 2020 at 2:09am

Sorry guys I couldn't resist after hearing that on the Simpsons

Bobby Jones    June 5, 2020 at 2:08am

Are we there yet are we there yet are we there yet are we there yet are we there yet are we there yet are we there yet are we there yet are we there yet

John Luker    June 4, 2020 at 9:39am

What I don't understand is the park can have ball golf course open , but can't give us the right to play golf also, sarge

Larry Bright Jr.    June 3, 2020 at 9:20pm

All requested drops, division changes, and wait list additions have been updated. Please note that the PDGA site only updates for paid registrations. But the list here is now current and up-to-date, including the wait list, which is now at 6 individuals.

We are working as best as we can with the park system to get this event approved for next weekend. Please be patient with us as we await a formal decision. This should be by Friday, and an announcement will be made as soon as we know. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but unfortunately, this is beyond our control.

Andy Martin    June 3, 2020 at 2:52pm

i'm going to drop as well

Cody Dockrill    June 3, 2020 at 2:50pm

I'm going to drop. thanks.

Joe Cruz    June 3, 2020 at 12:54pm

Please remove me, thanks.

Scott Williams    June 3, 2020 at 1:11am

We are still attempting to go through the process of getting this event approved, but honestly, I have little hope at this point.

I'm very upset over this, I had no idea when things started to open back up that the ODNR would be taking this kind of stance across the whole state.

Trust me, nobody is more bothered by this than me.

If I do not have anything definitive by Friday, this tournament will be canceled. I'm very sorry to have got everyone's hopes up, and I hope things turn for the better next month before Pun's Labyrinth.

Robin WW    June 2, 2020 at 9:52am

I tried to pay yesterday. Said error at the end. So tried again. Same thing. Today I see PayPal charged me both times. Please return one amount totaling $32.55. Thank you.

Joshua Strzala    June 2, 2020 at 12:30am

May I be moved up to MA3?