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Vibram Disc Golf |
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At 8:00 PM (after the Ace Dubs) on Thursday, August 12th, we will hold the Player's Meeting.
The player's meeting is mandatory unless you have approval from the TD to miss the meeting. We understand that some folks are coming from long distances and may not be able to arrive in time for the meeting, if this is the case, you need to let us know beforehand so we don't give your spot away. |
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What |
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The 2010 Vibram Open, the final National Tour event of the 2010 season. |
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Preliminary Events |
August 10-12 |
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Tournament Proper |
August 13-15 |
(details below) |
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Where |
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Leicester, Massachusetts at the beautiful and challenging Maple Hill course. |
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Why |
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To be a part of the continuing evolution of our sport.
To enjoy Maple Hill in all its glory.
To see what Jeremy Koling will do.
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Who - MPO |
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Spots |
Qualification |
Registration |
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Last 5 champions (MSDGC / VO) |
1/1/2010 - 8/9/2010 |
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NT Winner spots |
1/1/2010 - 8/9/2010 |
18 |
Top 20 from 2009 |
1/1/2010 - 7/12/2010 |
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PDGA Player Card spots |
1/1/2010 - 7/12/2010 |
54 |
Players that cashed in 2010 |
1/1/2010 - 6/12/2010 |
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Qualifier spots |
30 days after qualifier |
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spots available |
1/1/2010 |
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5 spots tournament |
8/12/2010 |
144 |
Total MPO Players |
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72 |
Five Spots Wait List |
1/1/2010 - 8/12/2010 |
100 |
Wait List for the Five Spots WL |
1/1/2010 - 8/12/2010 |
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Who - FPO |
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Spots |
Qualification |
Registration |
3 |
Last 5 champions (MSDGC / VO) |
1/1/2010 - 8/9/2010 |
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NT Winner spots |
1/1/2010 - 8/9/2010 |
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PDGA Player Card spots |
1/1/2010 - 7/12/2010 |
10 |
Players that cashed in 2009 |
1/1/2010 - 6/12/2010 |
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Qualifier spots |
30 days after qualifier |
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spots available |
1/1/2010 |
24 |
Total FPO Players |
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Who - MPG |
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Spots |
Qualification |
Registration |
4 |
Last 5 champions (MSDGC / VO) |
1/1/2010 - 8/9/2010 |
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Players that cashed in 2009 |
1/1/2010 - 6/12/2010 |
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spots available |
1/1/2010 |
12 |
Total MPG Players |
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How Much |
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MPO / FPO |
MPG |
Registration |
$150 |
$125 |
Extras |
$20 |
$20 |
2010 FR Disc |
$0 |
$25 |
PDGA Fees |
$5 |
$5 |
Total |
$175 |
$175 |
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| Refund Policy: Before June 1st, we will issue a $150 refund. After June 1st, which is the day we order the first batch of Vibram Open polos, we will issue a $100 refund and a personalized Vibram Open polo. After August 1st, we will issue no refunds, but we will send personalized Vibram Polos to anyone unable to attend. |
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Thursday, August 12th |
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The top five finishers in the Five Spots qualifier tournament will earn the final five spots in the 2010 Vibram Open. There is a history of strong finishes from Five Spots players including the 2005 MSDGC Champion Kevin McCoy and fifth place finisher in the 2008 Vibram Open Paul Ulibarri. In 2009, Henry Childres kept up the Five Spots tradition, earning his way on to the lead card in the final round.
The cost to compete in the Five Spots is $20. If you earn a spot into the tournament, this $20 will be applied to your tournament entry fee.
The Five Spots registration list serves as the MPO Wait List. If a reserved spot is not taken, then these spots will be given to those at the top of the Five Spot Wait List.
Five Spots registrations are non-refundable. If you tell us you cannot make it before the Five Spots event, we will send you a Vibram Open fundraiser disc as a thank you for your support.
At 9:30 AM, the Wait List portion of the Five Spots Wait List goes away and players are seeded based on their order of finish in the Five Spots Tourney. Any additional Vibram Open spots that become available (due to a last minute no-shows) will go to the players based on their order of finish in the Five Spots Tourney.
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Start Time |
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August 9 - Monday |
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Practice Rounds |
Dawn |
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August 10 - Tuesday |
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Practice Rounds |
Dawn |
Dusk |
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Maple Hill League Challenge |
5:15 PM |
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August 11 - Wednesday |
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Practice Rounds |
Dawn |
Dusk |
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Dubs Qualifier Registration |
4:30 PM |
5:15 PM |
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5:30 PM |
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August 12 - Thursday |
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Five Spots Registration |
9:00 AM |
9:30 AM |
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Player Check-In |
9:00 AM |
8:00 PM
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10:00 AM |
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Practice Rounds |
Dawn |
7:30 PM |
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12:00 PM |
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1:00 PM |
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3:00 PM |
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NT Clinic |
6:30 PM |
7:30 PM |
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Meet the Champions |
7:30 PM |
8:00 PM
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Player Check-In |
9:00 AM |
8:00 PM
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8:00 PM |
9:00 PM |
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August 13 - Friday |
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FPO Tee Times |
7:04 AM |
8:21 AM |
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Light Breakfast Buffet |
8:00 AM |
10:00 AM |
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MPO Tee Times |
8:32 AM |
2:57 PM |
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MPG Tee Times |
3:08 PM |
3:30 PM |
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Lunch Available |
11:00 AM |
4:00 PM |
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7:00 AM |
3:30 PM |
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9:00 AM |
3:00 PM |
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9:00 AM |
3:00 PM |
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3:45 PM |
7:30 PM |
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Friday Buffet |
6:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
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6:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
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7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
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8:30 PM |
11:30 PM |
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August 14 - Saturday |
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MPO Tee Times (8 cards) |
7:04 AM |
8:21 AM |
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Light Breakfast Buffet |
8:00 AM |
10:00 AM |
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MPG Tee Times |
8:32 AM |
8:54 PM |
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FPO Tee Times |
9:05 AM |
10:22 AM |
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Lunch Available |
11:00 AM |
4:00 PM |
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MPO Tee Times (top 28 cards) |
10:33 AM |
3:30 PM |
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Saturday Buffet |
5:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
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Hearty Hang Out Time |
8:40 PM |
7:00 AM |
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7:00 PM |
7:30 PM |
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7:45 PM |
8:15 PM |
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8:30 PM |
9:00 PM |
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9:15 PM |
9:45 PM |
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10:30 PM |
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August 15 - Sunday |
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Extra Tee Times* |
7:05 AM |
7:49 AM |
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Light Breakfast Buffet |
8:00 AM |
10:00 AM |
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MPO Tee Times (14 cards) |
8:00 AM |
10:10 AM |
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MPG Tee Times |
10:20 AM |
10:30 AM |
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FPO Tee Times |
10:45 AM |
11:30 AM |
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Lunch Available |
11:00 AM |
4:00 PM |
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MPO Tee Times (top 4 cards) |
11:45 AM |
12:30 PM |
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Leftover Dinner Buffet |
5:00 PM |
7:00 PM |
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Awards Ceremony Intro |
5:30 PM |
5:45 PM |
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5:45 PM |
5:50 PM |
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5:55 PM |
6:00 PM |
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Awards Ceremony |
6:00 PM |
6:30 PM |
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After Glow Candlepin |
7:30 PM |
9:30 PM |
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Players that tie for the final spot will make the cut and will tee off pre 8 AM as necessary. Players that make the cut and finish below 72nd will get paid ($245 / # players below 72nd) and they will have a spot reserved in the 2011 Vibram Open. |
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$10. One Round. On the Maple Hill Whites. |
| Registration from 4:30 to 5:15 PM on Wednesday, August 12 |
| Round starts promptly at 5:30 PM |
| Six lowest scores qualify for the Vibram Open Dubs and win a minimum of $100 |
| - Ties for sixth will be broken via a CTP on hole 1 White. |
| - Ties for 1st thru 5th will be broken by 2 out of 3 Rochambeau |
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| Dubs Qualifier Winner picks which Ace or Champions Dubs partner s/he wants |
| Dubs Qualifier 2nd place picks out of the remaining Ace / Champions Dubs players |
| - and so on down to 6th. |
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Team One: Barry Schultz* & ____________ |
| Team Two: Avery Jenkins* & ____________ |
| Team Three: Cale Leiviska* & ____________ |
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| *if attending. Chris Sprague is 1st Alternate. Kevin McCoy is 2nd Alternate. |
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Team One: Sarah Stanhope* & _________ |
| Team Two: Valarie Jenkins* & _________ |
| Team Three: Des Reading* & _________ |
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Team One: Prime Ranked #1 & ____________ |
| Team Two: Prime Ranked #2 & ____________ |
| Team Three: Prime Ranked #3 & ____________ |
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| Prime Ranked means the highest ranked player that is registered for the tournament and is not in the Champion's Dubs. |
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| - For each team that you beat on any given hole, your team gets one point. |
- For example, Team One scores a 3, Team Two scores a 4, Team Three scores a 5.
Team One would earn 2 points and Team Two would earn 1 point.
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Prelims: Friday, August 13th - See schedule for times.
- The seven farthest throws that are in landing area make it to the finals
- Each player gets up to three sets of three throws (only the first set is free)
- Distance is measured by where the disc stops so rolls and skips will count

- 3 throws in 1 minute
- 1st set of throws is free, 2nd & 3rd sets of throws are $10 each
Finals: Saturday, August 14th - See schedule for times.
- Players will be ranked 1st thru 7th based on distance thrown in prelims.
- Each player will get two minutes to throw five throws in the finals
- 7th will throw their five throws first and set the bar
- 6th will throw their five throws next and so on down to 1st
- Field judges will mark each throw in the landing area and relay up the distances. In the finals, throws must be in the landing area to count.
Payout & Points towards Overall:
Place |
Points |
Money |
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10 |
$100 |
2nd |
8 |
$60 |
3rd |
6 |
$40 |
4th |
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5th |
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6th |
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7th |
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Prelims: Friday, August 13th - See schedule for times.
- Ten throws in three minutes
- Each throw that goes through the target is one point
- Top five scores, plus ties, make the finals
Finals: Saturday, August 14th - See schedule for times.
- Players will be ranked 1st thru 7th based on points earned in prelims.
- Round 1: 7th down to 1st will throw five throws
- Round 2: Order will be determined by reverse standings for last five throws
- Ties will be broken by a three throw sudden death
Payout & Points towards Overall:
Place |
Points |
Money |
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10 |
$100 |
2nd |
8 |
$60 |
3rd |
6 |
$40 |
4th |
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5th |
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6th |
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7th |
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Prelims: Friday, August 13th - See schedule for times.
- The three best scores from the morning (9:00 - Noon) will make the finals.
- The three best scores from the afternoon (Noon - 3:00) will make the finals.
- A wildcard (best other score) will make the finals.
- Each player gets up to three sets of putts (2nd & 3rd sets are $10 each)

Finals: Saturday, August 14th - See schedule for times.
- Players will be ranked 1st thru 7th based on points earned in prelims.
- Each player will get five putts from each station
- Order will be determined by reverse standings
- Ties will be broken by a three throw sudden death from 40'
Payout & Points towards Overall:
Place |
Points |
Money |
1st |
10 |
$100 |
2nd |
8 |
$60 |
3rd |
6 |
$40 |
4th |
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5th |
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6th |
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7th |
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Twisted Flyer RPM / MPH Contest |
Prelims: Friday, August 13th - See schedule for times.
- The seven highest speeds will make the finals.
- Three throws in one minute for $5. May try up to three times (but must let others get at least one try before throwing again.)
- Player's speed is based on their fastest throw
Finals: Saturday, August 14th - See schedule for times.
- Players will be ranked 1st thru 7th based on speed in prelims.
- Ties will be broken by 2nd & 3rd fastest throws
- Each player will get three throws in the Finals
- 7th player throws their three throws first and sets the bar
- 6th throws their three throws and so on down to 1st
Payout & Points towards Overall:
Place |
Points |
Money |
1st |
10 |
$100 |
2nd |
8 |
$60 |
3rd |
6 |
$40 |
4th |
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5th |
3 |
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6th |
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7th |
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Prelims: Friday, August 13th - See schedule for times.
- Each player must show up to the tee 10 minutes prior to their tee time
- Right after the previous group tees off, a Rochambeau battle will take place
- First person on the card will battle the last person on the card
- The 2nd and 3rd people on the card will battle
- The two winners will battle off for the card's Rochambeau champion
Finals: Sunday, August 15th - See schedule for times.
- During the Awards Ceremony, all Rochambeau champions will battle off
- Two lines will be formed and the battles will begin
- Winners move on. Losers sit down.
- The battle will commence until there are two or three people left.
- We will then have the Rochambeau finals and our victor will be crowned.
Payout & Points towards Overall:
Place |
Points |
Money |
1st |
10 |
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2nd |
8 |
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3rd |
6 |
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4th |
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5th |
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6th |
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7th |
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Prelims: Friday, August 13th - See schedule for times.
- Register with Pete Tolvanen or Tom Southwick anytime before it starts
- Single elimination, random draw, ladder tournament.
- Best of three games. Games to 11. Two serves at a time. Win by two.
Payout & Points towards Overall:
Place |
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Money |
1st |
10 |
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2nd |
8 |
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3rd |
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4th |
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6th |
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Prelims: Friday, August 13th - See schedule for times.
- Register with Tim Walsh or Rob Tatro anytime before it starts
- Texas Hold 'Em. Big Blinds and all that jazz
- Payout will be determined by number of entrants
- All money paid in will be paid out
Payout & Points towards Overall:
Place |
Points |
Money |
1st |
10 |
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2nd |
8 |
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3rd |
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4th |
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5th |
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6th |
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Impromptu Pie Eating Contest |
Prelims: Saturday, August 14th - See schedule for times.
- The three best times will make the finals.
- One pie try per person. Pick your own flavor.
Finals: Sunday, August 15th - See schedule for times.
- The top three times will compete in the finals
- One pie, one division, one champion.
Payout & Points towards Overall:
Place |
Points |
Money |
1st |
10 |
$100 |
2nd |
8 |
$60 |
3rd |
6 |
$40 |
4th |
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5th |
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6th |
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7th |
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Place |
MPO |
FPO |
MPG |
Overall |
1 |
3000 |
1500 |
750 |
200 |
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2000 |
1250 |
500 |
170 |
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1650 |
1000 |
350 |
150 |
4 |
1350 |
750 |
300 |
130 |
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1150 |
600 |
275 |
100 |
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1000 |
500 |
250 |
85 |
7 |
900 |
400 |
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75 |
8 |
800 |
350 |
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60 |
9 |
750 |
320 |
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10 |
700 |
300 |
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40 |
11 |
680 |
275 |
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12 |
660 |
250 |
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13 |
640 |
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14 |
620 |
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15 |
600 |
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16 |
580 |
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17 |
560 |
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18 |
540 |
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19 |
520 |
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20 |
500 |
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21 |
480 |
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22 |
460 |
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23 |
450 |
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24 |
440 |
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25 |
430 |
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26 |
420 |
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27 |
410 |
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28 |
405 |
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29 |
400 |
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30 |
395 |
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390 |
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385 |
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380 |
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375 |
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35 |
370 |
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365 |
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37 |
360 |
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38 |
355 |
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39 |
350 |
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40 |
345 |
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41 |
340 |
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42 |
335 |
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330 |
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325 |
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45 |
320 |
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46 |
315 |
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47 |
310 |
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48 |
305 |
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49 |
300 |
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50 |
295 |
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51 |
290 |
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52 |
285 |
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53 |
280 |
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54 |
275 |
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55 |
270 |
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56 |
265 |
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57 |
260 |
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58 |
255 |
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59 |
250 |
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60 |
250 |
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61 |
250 |
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62 |
250 |
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63 |
250 |
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64 |
250 |
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65 |
250 |
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66 |
250 |
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67 |
250 |
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68 |
250 |
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69 |
250 |
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70 |
250 |
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71 |
250 |
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72 |
250 |
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Divisional Payout |
36020 |
7495 |
2425 |
1060 |
Total Payout |
50000 |
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Local Info: Where to Stay - Airports - Driving Directions
Where is Leicester, Massachusetts? |
Leicester is just east of Worcester, Massachusetts. We are also about an hour east of Boston and an hour north west of Hartford. New England's two busiest airports are in Boston and Hartford so getting flights should be pretty easy and affordable.
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How do I get to Leicester from the airports? |
If you are renting a car, you can follow the driving directions below. There are shuttles to Worcester, but they are relatively expensive and not as reliable as your very own rental car. We may also be able to arrange a ride from the airport, let us know when you are arriving and we'll see what we can do. |
Do you have driving directions to Leicester? |
We have created detailed directions. We strongly recommend our map vs. mapquest or google as they get bogged down on a lot of the smaller local roads. Click here to view the directions. |
What are the most convenient airports to Leicester? |
Worcester Regional Airport (Direct Air) - They fly from Ft. Myers & Orlando, FL and Myrtle Beach, SC directly to Worcester. They are worth checking out if you are near these cities.
Boston's Logan Airport (AirTran, America West, American, ATA, Continental, Delta, JetBlue, Midwest, Northwest, Song, United, US Airways, Virgin Atlantic)
Providence TF Green Airport (Air Canada, Cape Air, Continental, Delta, NorthWest, SouthWest, United, US Airways)
Hartford's Bradley Intl. Airport (America West, American, Continental, Delta, Midwest, Northwest, Southwest, United, US Airways)
Manchestesr Airport (Comair, Continental, Delta, Northwest, Southwest, United, US Airways) |
How far is the tournament hotel from the course? |
The hotel is about 8 miles (20 minutes) from Maple Hill. This is a guess. |
Do I need a rental car? |
It is not necessary but recommended. There is no substitute for being prepared, and all rental cars have tops that can be put up. If inclement conditions prevail, you will benefit from having appropriate gear readily available. Plus, if the weather is great, you will benefit from having a convertible readily available, and the weather is supposed to be great. Click here to check the almanac. |
Where should I eat my first dinner in the area? |
We would recommend that you support the Restaurant Sponsors who are helping to make this touranment bigger and better than some of us ever imagined. Although others of us knew we could pull it off, thanks to our Restaurant Sponsors. |
How soon should I book a departing flight on Sunday after the Championship ends? |
Why would you want to leave us? You are welcome to stay Sunday night and have a relaxed day of travel Monday. Anyway, once you've tasted our cooking, you are going to call home to have them send your favorite bowl and be done with it. Tournament play should finish by 5:00 PM. The Awards ceremony should finish by 6:00 PM. Allow 1.5 hours drive time to the airport (except Worcester airport, which is five minutes away, if you drive real slow) and at least 1 hour to check in. |
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From Points SouthWest (Hartford, New York City) |
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Take 84 East to I90 East - the Mass Turnpike |
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Take I90 East to Exit 10 |
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Take Route 12 South 1 mile to Route 20 West |
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In 1.8 miles, right on Route 56 North for 8 miles |
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Turn right onto Marshall Street |
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.6 miles - turn left into Maple Hill |
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From Points South (Rhode Island / Eastern CT) |
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Take 395 North to Exit 6B / Route 20 West |
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Follow Route 20 West for 2.8 miles |
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Turn right onto Route 56 North |
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Follow Route 56 North for 8 miles |
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Turn right onto Marshall Street |
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.6 miles - turn left into Maple Hill |
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From Points West (Albany) |
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Take I90 East to Exit 10 |
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Take Route 12 South 1 mile to Route 20 West |
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In 1.8 miles, right on Route 56 North for 8 miles |
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Turn right onto Marshall Street |
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.6 miles - turn left into Maple Hill |
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From Points East (Boston / Logan) |
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Take I90 West to Exit 10 |
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Take Route 12 South 1 mile to Route 20 West |
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In 1.8 miles, right on Route 56 North for 8 miles |
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Turn right onto Marshall Street |
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.6 miles - turn left into Maple Hill |
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From Points South East (Providence) |
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Follow Rte 146 North to I90 West |
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Take I90 West to Exit 10 |
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Take Route 12 South 1 mile to Route 20 West |
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In 1.8 miles, right on Route 56 North for 8 miles |
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Turn right onto Marshall Street |
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.6 miles - turn left into Maple Hill |
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From Points North East (Maine) |
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Take I 290 South to Exit 6B / Route 20 West |
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In 3.1 miles, right on Route 56 North for 8 miles |
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Turn right onto Marshall Street |
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.6 miles - turn left into Maple Hill |
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2009 |
Barry Schultz |
Sarah Stanhope |
Dean Pfeifer |
2008 |
Avery Jenkins |
Valarie Jenkins |
Davis Johnson |
2007 |
Cale Leiviska |
Des Reading |
Jim O'Hara |
2006 |
Chris Sprague |
Des Reading |
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2005 |
Kevin McCoy |
Des Reading |
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2004 |
Ron Russell |
Des Reading |
Rick Williams |
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The most recent five champions have a spot reserved until 8/9/2010. |
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- $79.99 per night - mention Vibram Open - 2 queen beds
- Comfort Sunshine Breakfast (make your own waffles, hard boiled eggs, assortment of pastries, doughnuts, bagels, breads, hot/cold cereal, fruit, yogurt, coffee, tea, juice)
- Guest laundry
- High speed wireless internet
- Business center
- Fitness room
- Free USA Today newspaper
- Cable and AC
- Across the street from the Auburn Mall
- Located just 10 minutes from Maple Hill
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