Wow what a year that was. The above map is a course that was incredibly awesome and exciting with lots of elevation changes on 15 of 18 holes that had me smiling for many months. I was literally gitty to share it with everyone because you could really watch them fly almost every hole! Well, that tournament had to be cancelled 8 days before the event because of new property ownership. Thought I'd learned most lessons in running a tournament but ran into a new wall that I couldn't get around. Especially within a week still in the middle of state, county and local virus restrictions and closures. Nevertheless the past is the past and I'd like to look forward with new anticipation and enthusiasm. I'm really hoping that we continue on the upward trend for covid cases as folks get vaccinated and we can gather again this summer.
I've been crossing my fingers for 2021 for a while now. At least since I sanctioned the Solstice Soirée in December 2020. It's such a fun event, it really helps me get a smile on my face to think of all the joy everyone has at such a gorgeous place. In fact I recently finished the logo and ordered the custom stamped discs. Still some to be determined but as with 2019 there will be on-site camping and bed & breakfast lodging in addition to extra fun events with half of the entry fees being donated to charity; Putting Competition, Accuracy Challenge, 9-Hole Mini Disc Golf, Glow Round.
I'm also running the Shades of Gray MASTERS again as a PDGA sanctioned B-Tier on September 25-26, 2021. Location announcement hopefully coming soon after confirmation. Everyone in the masters event is over 40 so a lot comes into consideration in those specific events. I'm also planning on adding some more PJC tournaments in 2022 which of course those projects need to be started this year in advance. It takes a lot of work to produce an incredible weekend of fun for all kinds of people. But I get just as much fun out it as I do playing. Here's a virtual high-five to a great 2021 and beyond!