The Rossland Frolf Association

Frolfing Season is officially Open!

2011-06-06T07:07:00.000-07:00

Hi Folks,

The 2011 Frolfing season is officially open. The Thin Air Frolf Club is in wonderful shape and very playable. The brushing and burning done last fall paid off and the course is in the best ahpe its ever been in.

We have a new sponsor "The Disc Golf Station" click on the link and check out the wide variety of discs, and accessories. When you order tell them that Fry sent you and you'll get an additional 0% off.

This year's FLING is starting to be discussed so if you are interested in helping or you have any great ideas post your mind on the site.

See you out at the course and may they be long and straight!

~Wham'O

The Thanksgiv-Fling

2010-09-26T08:48:00.000-07:00

The Thanksgiv-Fling

2010-09-21T20:45:00.001-07:00

The Thanksgiv-Fling

2010-09-16T23:31:00.000-07:00

New Course

2010-04-15T08:20:00.000-07:00

Hey all you Rosland Frolfers, it is time to start thinking about hucking discs again. I'm sure you are all aware of the disruption our course suffered this past fall, as a result we will need to do some redesigning this spring. I am proposing a general meeting of all interested parties to look at the future of the Thin Air Disc Golf Course. Enlarging the course to include a full 18 holes, 9 tones 9 baskets, pushing back to where we had our original 18???
We will need some serious volunteer time in order to get the new course happening ASAP. Please post comments and thoughts so we can get theprocess going. Cheers, Happy Hucking.

Salmo strikes again: Kiefer captures 3rd annual RFA Fling Frolf Tourney

2009-08-11T08:46:00.000-07:00

Thin Air Frolf Club, Rossland - John Keifer, Salmo's resident sharp shooter, defeated Buzzsaw (Devon) on the 2nd playoff hole to be crowned this year's Midsummer's Fling champion. Buzzsaw showed why his BC title was not a fluke by battling back being down 3 strokes to Kiefer with 9 holes to play to force the sudden death playoff. Fortunately for Keif, Buzz gripped a little tight on his 2nd playoff tee shot and send his ROC out-of-bounds letting John stroll to his first RFA title and local West Kootenay dominance, holding both the Salmo and now Rossland Title Tourney Titles. Defending champion, Fry, placed 3rd with his usual solid play but was unable to regain the form that gave him the win a year ago. Peaches and Retallack Phil finished 4th and 5th respectively. In the NOT SO PRO category Benner walked away with his first title shooting a mind blowing -2 over two rounds. His consistent play sandwiched him between the "shirtless wonders" who grabbed 2nd and 3rd and stating that shirts are truly optional. Finally, Tanner captured her 2nd RFA title winning the Ladies category for the 2nd time in 3 years. She narrowly defeated Corinne who ironically broke up Tanner's time on top winning last year's Fling by only one stroke. The two gunslinger's showdowns might be coming to an end with Corinne planning a move to the island to study the art of Frolfology under the tutelage of renown Frolf Guru, Hu Kit-far. Michelle took 3rd for the second year in a row. The tournament went off with out a hitch and is proving to be a staple event on the Rossland Calender. The RFA would like to thank all of the this year's sponsors - RossVegas, The Flying Steamshovel, Retallack Cat-Skiing, Ardis at Century 21, Redstone Golf and CC, Adrenaline Adventures and the Prestige Hotel.

A Midsummer's Fling

2009-07-07T16:34:00.001-07:00

There will be a general meeting at Blaine's Garage Tuesday Night (July 7, 2009) at 8pm to discuss the various tasks that need to be accomplished to get this event off the ground. Please try to attend or contact rosslandfrolfassociation@gmail.com if you are interested in taking some responsibility.

Cya there,

~WHAM'O

Club Night now on Monday Nights!!!

2009-07-05T21:32:00.000-07:00

Monday Nights starting at 4pm the Rossland Frolf Association in conjunction with Andy and his goodtimes are proud to host an unhosted Club Night of Frisbee Golf. So grab a few, show up anytime after 4pm, and head out for a round. Record your score on the scoreboard and see how you hold up against the rest of the best. Andy should be around the course to answer any questions and pick up your "twoonie" for the ace pot... Get an ace and the beers are on you next time!

~WHAM'O

A Mid-Summer's Fling...

2009-07-02T13:49:00.000-07:00

It is finally in the works... Yup "A Mid-Summer's Fling" tentative date is the 3rd Saturday in July. The format will resemble last year's "Spring Fling". Volunteers are going to be needed to do everything. Here are a list of tasks to take care of...

Trophy organization Marshall
Registration Captain
Tee Shirt Sargent
BBQ and food Lieutenant
Disc Central setup Colonel
Weekend before Cleanup Crew

There will be many more things that need to be done but this will be a starting point. Look for posters around town and at the course for more details. Feel free to email me or post to this site to volunteer or clarify and further information.

WHAM'O

Your friendly Neighborhood Tournament Director

Spring Fling

2009-05-22T14:24:00.000-07:00

Hey there disc golf fans. We should get the crew together to start planning this year's Spring Fling. Maybe the weekend of Jun. 20-21? Any thoughts?

The Crew Heads to Spokane

2009-04-11T06:38:00.000-07:00

A gaggle of Frolfers are heading to Spokane on Easter Weekend to throw some early season plastic. They'll attempt to play the Down River and High Bridge Disc Golf Courses in Rosslandesque fashion. Stay tuned for the write up and pics.

"The Frolfumentary" to be shown at the 2008 Rossland FilmFest

2008-11-06T12:51:00.000-08:00

This fall a group of local frolfers, headed by Peach Productions, filmed a documentary style movie about disc golf, the local scene and the people who play. The film stars Jeff "Chunk" Butcher, Blaine Benner and features an original song written and preformed by Tanner Ansley. "The Frolfumentary" is tentatively scheduled to be shown on Friday November 21, 2008 at the 2008 Rossland Mountain Film Festival. This movie will challenge the bike/ski mentality of Rossland, and give frolf a much needed showcasing. So, come on out to the filmfest to support a local film maker and the sport that is taking Rossland by storm.

Basket's to be Pulled Saturday Morning!

2008-11-06T12:24:00.000-08:00

Rossland Frolfers,

With that great white stuff falling from the sky the "Thin Air Frolf club" is pulling the baskets to make way for the Nordic skiing to begin. On Saturday November 8th in the morning (10.30amish) everyone and anyone willing to come and lend a hand are invited to help pull the baskets and hopefully sneak a round in prior to the pull. The weather is not frolf-like but the job needs to be done. Please come on up to the course, pay your farewells to a great season and give a hand cleaning up the course and pulling out the baskets and signs.

Hope to see you all there,

Blaine Benner (RFA - President) and Kyle Percy (RFA - Vice President)

The Best Disc on Sunday, Work party on Saturday

2008-10-15T09:41:00.000-07:00

The Season Ending Best Disc Scramble

2008-10-07T23:02:00.000-07:00

Once again the Rossland Frolf Association will hold its season ending 3 person best disc tourney. The tourney will begin at 10.00am on Sunday October 19, 2008 at the Thin Air Frolf Club. Registration will begin at 9.00am so come early as there are a limited amount of spaces available. The cost will be $5 which will be used for prizes for the winners and of course there will be shwag from local businesses up for grabs as well. On Saturday October 18th the Rossland Frolf Association as asking any and all frolfers to come out and help make a final sweep of the course to make sure that we are putting a clean and organized course away for the winter. This work party will begin at 11.00am with a variety of tasks for as many people as we can rustle up. This has been the RFAs best season yet and we hope that you have all enjoyed playin gas much as we have. Hope to see you all out at the course for one last hurrah.

Wham'O
your friendly neighborhood frolfer.

Congrats Devon

2008-09-28T18:51:00.000-07:00

Devon Gunn brought home to the Kootenays (Montrose) the BC Amateur 1st place trophy at the BC Disc Golf Championships Provincials in Langley B.C. this Past Sat. Sept. 27th with 2 solid rounds of -5 under par for each of his 2 rounds with a total of -10 under par 98!! Devon was also 2nd overall at this year's Ymir Whirl. He is having a great season winning the Cranbrook Open Disc Golf tournament and placing 9th in Fernie. Well done Dev.

The RossFest Disc Golf Tournament

2008-08-20T19:54:00.000-07:00

The 2nd Annual RossFest celebration in association with the Rossland Frolf Association are hosting a Disc Golf tournament this Saturday morning. Blaine Benner will be out organizing the days events, so come on up to the Thin Air Frolf club challenge your self against the course and take part in the fastest growing recreational past time, Disc Golf. There will be swag and prizes for the top frolfers donated kindly by the local merchants.

Tournament format and logistics will be determined on the number of participants.

Saturday August 23rd, 2008

Registration - 9.00am

Start Time - 9.30am

Entry Fee - $5

Have fun and remember to keep the course clean by picking up after yourselves.

The 11th Annual Ymir Whirl

2008-08-12T07:53:00.000-07:00

Ymir is hosting their 11th annual Disc Golf Tournament at the Salmo 27 holes course on Saturday August 30th, 2008. The tournament is a full day of fun with 2 rounds of 27 holes in the mix. The course in Salmo is very challenging with a variety of shots necessary. Last year a small group of Rosslanders represented but more should and will be in the mix this year. The tourney is very well organized and includes a sweet Tee, lunch and tons of prize opportunities. If people are interested a practice round could be played on the week prior to the tourney. Post your ideas on the site to get a crew together. It would be fantastic to have a quality group head out that way and show the rest of the West Koots that we can smash chains with the best of them. Tucker is even thinking of making a guest appearance for this one.

~WHAM'O

Benner's Bog...

2008-08-09T08:03:00.000-07:00

Hole 5 and 14 are simple holes. Throw the disc out to the right and let the natural flight of the disc bring it back to a basket only 150 feet away... Easier said than done. The reality of the situation is that there is a little swampy area on the left that happens to be right where your disc flies if you don't follow through with the above scenario mentioned. There is one man that has led the charge in this bog, having thrown his disc in there a many a time and often letting it become the demise of his round and that is Blaine Benner. Though Blaine has become the butt of many a Bog joke, Bri Bri has tried his hardest to take some of the heat off of ol' Benner. See Pictures below...

"Where is my new Shark?"

"Oops, I guess it was just a minnow!"

Tucker and Peach take their show on the road!

2008-07-24T08:44:00.000-07:00

Lower Mainland, BC - In what the Toad would have called a "Wild Ride", Tucker and Peach hooked up in the lower mainland to play four of the province's original disc golf courses. The day was a beauty with no clouds in sight and the wind level at nil. Tucker rocked in from the "Wack", where he has recently set up a RFA outpost, and picked up Peach and his bra-n-law Luker. The 3 frolfers then took off in search of straight drives, loose chains and savage scores.

The first stop on the trip was the Robert Burnaby 9 hole Disc Golf course. The course was created in the late 90s in a beautiful park with old cedar trees and fantastic elevation changes. The boys jumped straight into the gamesmanship and set-up the day with a toonie prize for low score at each course. Peach, playing his "home away from home" course, jumped out to the lead shooting a stellar -8 over 18 holes leaving the other 2 in the dust. Tucker, who has been battling a sore wing, struggled with accuracy and keeping the disc in play and with a few sweaty searches needed to find his discs finished strong and pulled off a +3, with Luker edging him slightly with a +2.

Next stop was the Jericho Community Centre Disc Golf Course. The boys headed down HWY 1 and into Vancouver for a crack at Peach's old stomping ground. The course was estabilshed in the early 90s and is located on a grassy hillside in Kits. The course was in super shape and with the black berry bushes and tough rolls, the course looked to pose problems for all the players. Peach shot a respectable -1 on the 13 hole course with Tucker 2 back and Luker shooting a +2. "Love the ups and downs on this course" stated Tuck "tough to get the disc close, you've got to make putts to score." With many of the holes setting up across the hill the rolls were leathal. "Keep the discs off their edge and your golden." said Peach after watching Luker's disc roll for 100 feet into the blackberry grave that so many toil with.

With a cooler full of PBRs and 2 rounds under their belts the threesome headed to the newly created (2003) Quilchena DGC. The course is a challenging 12 hole set up that boarders the the park with some really tricky pins. The threesome was excited to try the cement tee pads and the boys came out gunning for the Peach who was taking them to town on the more open style of courses that Tuck had not encountered to this point in his Frolf career. "I felt them behind me but you need a little more than that to catch the maillot-jaune." peach replied after the issue of tucker cathing him was breetched. With a little help from the course directory the boys got around the 12 holes with Peach at -2, Tucker at +2 and Luker, feeling the effects of the hot day and 4 holes/4 beers at +5. Tuck was in contention until the 10th hole where the nasty bramble bushes got him not once but twice leaving the search party scraped and scratched after looking for his wild backhands and a double bogey for his poor efforts.

The crew decided that enough was enough and decided to take a break before their final round of the day. The Vancouver Canadians, a tier II single A minor league baseball team, were hosting the Everett Aquasocks in a nooner just a "long range" from the QEP course and the boys decided to take in the game. After a couple of pops and smokies the boys were a heckling machine. Everett was up by a run in the 7th with the Canadians at the plate when Peach and Tuck let the Everett 3rd baseman have it. After a barrage of remarks, the man on the hot corner, in what should have been the final out of the inning, threw away an easy grounder allowing 2 Canadinas to score giving the Vancouver squad the victory 7 to 6. Fans and players alike were thrilled with the Rossland duo's heckling and the boys were both credited with the W.

Finally the group headed to the Little Mountian DGC in Queen Elizabeth Park for a real test of their skills. The course is one of Vancouver's originals and boasts 2 sets of cement tee pads on a 9 chain set up. "There is water, road and OB everywhere!" cried Tucker upon his arrival to the historic course. Peach, who had soaked in A LOT of sun and drank a fair share, came out of the blocks in fine form. He lost his shades on hole 2, left a disc on hole 7 and stumbled through the first 13 holes. Tucker, with his DD duties, was a little sharper and played well. His -3 won the round and gave the "Wacker" a little hope for his upcoming 2 year sebatical in the lower mainland. The highlight of the day was on hole 14 when Peach tossed his second ACE of the season on a 268 ft downhill hole. "He acted like an idiot, running from group to group all over the course high fiving and signing peoples discs, but I've got to hand it to him, it was impressive!" proclaimed Tucker after Peach passed out on the trip back to New Westminster.

The lower mailand boasts some of the classiest frolf courses in the province and are worth a go if you have the chance. The RFA represented well taking on a different style of course with their usual piss and vinagar playing very well. Tucker and Peach were happy with their farewell tour and are planning on a follow-up next year that could include a run at a few of the Islands' best setups. Stay tuned for next year's "Tuck and Peach take their show on the Road - Frolf Tour"!!!

Spring Fling Bling! Fry runs away with his first SF title and a little gold for his efforts

2008-06-23T08:53:00.000-07:00

The Thin Air Frolf Club, Rossland, BC - In a one sided affair, Fry shot a 4 under 50 in the first round and never let anyone closer than 3 strokes in the second round to dethrone last year's winner, Peach, with a tidy 7 stroke victory. With a picture perfect day as the the setting and a 45 person field, the tournament could not have gone off smoother. "It was a beautiful day for Frolf and the putts were dropping" said the new #1 ranked RFA player, Kevin "Fry" Johnson, "Peach and Tucker didn't play their best frolf, so I was able to play conservatively in the second round to protect my lead." Fry adds the SF title to his list of Disc Golf accomplishments that include 6 Master's titles and "owner of the most frolf items" title that he has possessed for the last 8 years. In the Amateur category, the competition was stiff and the 27 person field entertained the crowd with a pair of playoff holes needing to be played to decide the top 3 postions. In dramatic fashion Jeff "The Chunk" Butcher defeated Mike "No-Shirt" Bishop in a one hole playoff to grab the "Not-so-Pro" title and a lovely recliner donated by Ardis Urquhart. "I said to myself I just need to control the demon within and anything is possible." said Chunk who has battled course rage issues but seems to be putting them behind him, "It was just a nice feeling to finish with all my discs intact". Bri Bri Dedamus grabbed 3rd, knocking down a 35 foot par save shot to force a 2nd extra hole where he snuck out a par and forced Bash into 4th place. Corinne played 2 very solid rounds to solidify the Ladies title, knocking the Reigning ladies Champion, "T" into 2nd place. T who has not played much frolf this season was happy with her second place finish "All the ladies played really well and have improved so much. It was great to see so many ladies out on the course. Girl Power!". Michelle grabbed 3rd and put out a challenge to Corinne that she'll play her in a match anytime, any place, just bring it. The Tournament was a huge success drawing players from Nelson, Salmo, Ymir, Kaslo and Warfield, as well as local Frolfers from Rossland. Everyone enjoyed themselves and many have already committed to the 3rd Annual Spring Fling in 2009. The RFA did a wonderful job organizing the event and a special thanks goes out to Bash, who took care of a ton of small details and made the event happen; Chunk and his financial prowess; The Tourney Director, Peach who brought the group together; and Orion, Tucker, Devin, Benner, Fry and Travis for helping out. The Rossland Frolf Association would also like to thank Retallack Cat Skiing, Ardis Urquhart and Century 21, The Ross-Vegas Frolf Shop and The Grind for donating fantastic prizes for the eventual winners and the Black Jack Nordic Centre for the facility. Thank you all so much for coming out and taking part in what has become a fantastic Kootenay Experience.

See you all next year,

Peach - The 2008 Spring Fling Tournament Director

Final Results:

PRO - 1st: Fry, 2nd: Peach, 3rd: Tucker
NOT SO PRO - 1st: Chunk, 2nd: Bish, 3rd: BriBri
LADIES - 1st: Corinne, 2nd: Tanner, 3rd: Michelle

NEW POLL

2008-06-20T12:02:00.000-07:00

How long would it take peach to write up the Spring Fling Results had he won?

1) 10 mins

2) 20 mins

3) 1 hour

4) 1 day

The 2008 Spring Fling Preview

2008-06-12T21:32:00.001-07:00

The Thin Air Frolf Club, Rossland, BC - With only a couple of days left until the tournament, the course has really come together. There have been work parties out on several occasions with Bash leading the charge, clearing away underbrush and thinning out the tighter areas. With all of this work and several new tee boxes the course is ready for the onslaught it will receive on Saturday. With the poll's almost in, the general consensus is that Devon will take the crown this year. Fry has been playing wonderful frolf with his last three rounds being -6, -6, and -6. It looks like he has sold his soul after all. But let's not count out last year's champ, El'Peacho who has been putting in his time on the practice basket and pulled off an ace on number two on Wednesday. The competition doesn't end there as there are several groups of out-of-towners that are hoping to take the trophy back to their home course torevel in our defeat. On the ladies side both T and Krissy are lacking in practice rounds but not in skill, it will be a nail biter with the women you just wait and see. With prize money for the pros, excellent swag for the not-so-pros and ladies it will be a winning situation for everyone. The RFA has done a fantastic job getting this tournament off the ground and with a little luck Ole Mamma Nature will be on our side and give us a calm, sunny day. So, come on out and enjoy the West Kootenay's best Frolf course, meet some new disc golfers and have a bitchin time. Keep your ears open on Mountain FM as Shawn Mullin is planning on doing a spot about our tournament and most likely will be there Saturday to experience the even first hand. See you all there at 9am!!!

WHAM'O - Your Tourney Director

Pre-Tourney Mixed Doubles Round

2008-06-11T08:32:00.001-07:00

For anybody interested, Phil from Retallack has suggested a friday afternoon mixed doubles round. He is coming down friday with a group from the New Denver area looking for some extra play.

Pre-Tourney

2008-06-11T08:32:00.000-07:00

RFA Classics... The 2007 Spring Fling

2008-06-05T21:29:00.000-07:00

Hey there sports fans, have a look at the event that started it all, the 2007 Spring Fling.

If this doesn't get you excited I don't know what will.

CHANGE OF VENUE - Spring Fling Meeting Thursday June 5th

2008-06-02T13:26:00.000-07:00

CHANGE OF VENUE - As Benner can not make the meeting, we will discuss the tournament issues at the Thin Air Clubhouse porch after a sweet round on the course. Let's tee off at approx. 4.30pm and see where it takes us. If we play together we can discuss the issues as we frolf.

We are going to get together to check on the status of everyone's Spring Fling tasks. The meeting will take place on Thursday June 5th at 7pm at Benner's Playhouse. Please know the status of your tasks (or do them) before you come. The meeting will be quick and painless. This meeting will just be based on the Spring Fling, all other RFA matters will be discussed after the Fling is over.

Recap Individuals Tasks:

Peach - Tournament Director, scheduling, signage
Benner - Tee Shirts, Scoreboard, soliciting local business for Swag
Yukon - Registration, Finances
Kev - Trophy
Dev - Individual Prizes
Bash - Soliciting local businesses for prizes and freebies.
Travis/Chef - Food, Beverages, BBQ
O - Setup, BBQ maintenance, Tents, Trash, tables, chairs
Tucker - Salmo, Ymir, Nelson liason; Insurance (dropped ball)
Bri-Bri - Insurance
Knobber - Scorecards, map

If you can not make the meeting and your name is on this list please reply to this message with your task status or man up and be there.

See you all there,

~P

The 2008 Spring Fling

2008-05-21T15:14:00.001-07:00

Spring Fling Meeting at the Clubhouse

2008-05-09T10:09:00.001-07:00

We have scheduled a meeting at the Clubhouse "Blaine's Garage" for Wednesday May 14, 6:30p.m. To plan the Spring Fling tourney, all interested parties are welcome.
We are also proposing a course work day for Wednesday May 21. The course needs a little pre-season clean up.
Cheers, See ya out there.

Spring Fling

2008-05-09T10:09:00.000-07:00

Hey guys,
I know I missed the last meting but I was thinking we should get together to do a little tourney planning. Assign some tasks and such.

Board of Directors Meeting Scheduled

2008-04-23T09:50:00.000-07:00

Notice:

There will be a brief board of Directors meeting on Thursday April 24th, 2008 at 7pm in Benner's Playhouse.

The Agenda will include:

Sponsorship Signage
Course Clean up dates
Master's and Spring Fling Dates
Other Stuff

~Peach (VP)

Cubby for President

2008-04-23T08:00:00.001-07:00

Get 'R Goin'

2008-04-17T14:18:00.000-07:00

Hey boys it is time to get together and start things happening for the upcoming season. I propose we get together and decide on the priorities for the year, sponsor signs being #1. Which sponsors do we still need graphics from, lets get a list up and get er done.
I would like to organize a work day to do some clean-up, clearing and cutting, we could possibly do this even before the snow is completely gone. Anyone interested ? Lets make a date.
Masters, Spring Fling what are we doin' ?

Spring Fling, the movie to be shown at the Shovel

2007-11-13T13:31:00.000-08:00

Due to the lateness of the entry the Spring Fling Movie can not be shown at the Main part of the Film Fest but will be played at the Shovel during the weekend. I know that's crap but whatever... Stay tuned for times when it plays.

~p

That's a Wrap! The 2007 Season is Officially Over.

2007-11-11T09:43:00.000-08:00

Thin Air Frolf Club, Rossland, BC - Last Sunday marked the final day of the 2007 Frolf season at the Thin Air Frolf Club. There was a large crew of Frolfers that showed up for one last round on the chains and everyone had a great time. In a marathon round, all 12 players frolfed together marking one of the largest groups of the year. The frolfers were split into a Presidents Cup shoot-out style with Upper Rossland, Lower Rossland and the World all represented. People were up and down, chains were hit but in the end the Lower Rossland Gang made up of T, Peach, Chunk and Bri Bri took the title in a fantastic farewell to our inaugural season. After everyone's last putts were made and/or missed the baskets were unlocked and pulled, to be tucked away for the winter months. With the Thin Air Frolf Club closing, the Campground Setup will be the only place to toss the plastic for the rest of the year. The Rossland Frolf Association would like to thank all of its sponsors and is excited for another great year in 2008.

Winter well, keep the shoulder limber and enjoy the snow!

November 4th, 2007 - Thin Air Frolf Club

Rossland's Finest Turn-up for a Sunday Shoot out

2007-10-29T11:09:00.000-07:00

Thin Air Frolf Club, Rossland, BC - In a wild afternoon, the four person team of Tucker, Tanner, Devon and H shot a tournament best 5 under par to capture the 1st annual Ross-Vegas Best Disc Frolf Tournament and a 60 dollar top prize.

The event started at 11am Rossland time, with a rules and registration meeting to kick off the event. Six, three and four person teams began with a shotgun start moving around the 18 hole course in a little over 2 hours. Teams were only able to use 6 drives from anyone player limiting the premier players from dominating the tourney. This didn't seem to phase the winning team who evenly distributed their pin point drives across their squad. Newcomer Devon, proved to be a real asset to the victorious group showing that there might be a little competition for Peach in Rossland after all. The team made up of Chantelle, OB, Brian (Nelson) and Trevor shot a slick 4 under par and secured second position with a 45 dollar payout. In what proved to be an exciting tournament moment, 2 teams played a 5 hole sudden death playoff to determine 3rd place. The 2 groups played even frolf for 4 holes with Chunk blowing a par saving putt to give Rawsthorne, Corinna, Jamie and Brendan the final position in the top three and a lovely auto enhancement package donated by the 7 Summits Gas and Convenience Store.

A special thanks would like to be made to the Ross-Vegas boardshop and the 7 Summits Gas Station for donating prizes and sponsoring the event as well as the Rossland Frolf Association Executive for organizing the day. The RFA would also like to thank everyone for coming out, playing Frolf and taking part in this event. As this will be the RFA's last sanctionned event of the year, they would also like to thank all the sponsors, the Black Jack Nordic Centre and the city of Rossland for making the Thin Air Frolf Course one of the premier courses in the area.

The Winning Team - (from left) Tucker, Devon, Harold and Tanner

Remember, keep your discs handy and check the website often for events taking place in the new year.

The RossVegas Best DiscTourney's Date has Changed!

2007-10-23T21:29:00.000-07:00

Due to conflicting events the ROSSVEGAS BEST DISC FROLF TOURNEY has been pushed back to SUNDAY OCTOBER 28th, 2007 at 11.00am.

Same deal different day.

Please inform anyone that is going to participate.

Player Profile!

2007-10-20T14:46:00.000-07:00

I feel somewhat misrepresented, I'm #1 and gay, (don't tell liz)

::kisses fingers and points to sky (aka sammy sosa)::

The RossVegas Best Ball Tourney

2007-10-19T00:26:00.000-07:00

TheBest Ball Tournament

What? Best Ball (Disc) Style Disc Golf Tournament.
When? Saturday October 27th, 11am
Where? Thin Air Frolf Club
Why? As is it October and our fantastic Frolf course is finally coming into its own. It is time to get together and play a little Frolf.
Who? Anyone and Everyone that is interested in the Rossland Frolf Scene!
How? This "Hat" style, 3 person-team tournament will be a "best ball format". Each player will throw a drive, then each player will throw from the best positioned disc, putt as per the above and the low stroke score will determine the champ. Teams will be randomly chosen with a "hat" draw. Each team must use at least 6 drives from each team member. The tournament fee will be $5 per frolfer with the top 3 teams paying out. Pete "RossVeg-ass" Gearin is donating a new disc to the top team. He also wants everyone to know that RossVegas is selling DISCRAFT DISCS at a reasonable price, come check out the new stock and buy yourself a new disc for the year end best ball tourney.

Stay tuned for updates on the tournament...

Im just neat thats all!!

2007-10-18T16:24:00.000-07:00

Apparently somebody thinks Im gay or look gay..whatever that means.

Anyways....On a totally different and unrelated matter that I assure you has nothing to do with the first sentence in this Blog. Really it doesnt. I would like to congratulate this years Masters winner...

Jeff Butcher

Congrats on your first Masters. -12 is quite impressive. Its totally too bad Fry couldnt get out for that mandatory Sunday round because he did play really well. We should have been more flexible on that sunday round.. I remeber when we came up with the couple of rounds through the week and then the final on sunday at that meeting and I was thinking to myself thats just not fair but I guess thats just the way it goes. I guess democracy does rule. Anyways.........

Congrats again Chunk!!!!!

POST MASTERS SCORES HERE!!!!!

2007-10-11T18:37:00.000-07:00

I WOULD LIKE TO SEE SOME SCORES FROM THE LEAD UP ROUNDS. i WONT BE BE ABLE TO BE THERE SO POST SOME SCORES!!!!!!

Thanksgiving Frolf, Peach's first defeat and the Masters

2007-10-08T15:57:00.000-07:00

Thin Air Frolf Club, Rossland - First of all on this day of giving thanks, I would like to give thanks to Frolf and all of the wonderful attributes it brings us. The thrills and excitement of a nice approach shot, the exhilaration of the disc hitting the chains, the ridiculous frustration of hitting the #@$%n light post on number 12 and the moments spent with friends that will be remembered for a lifetime. Thank you frolf.

Now that I got that off my chest, its time to rehash today's frolfing events. With the parking lot busting at the seams and back ups occurring on many holes, the Thin Air Frolf Club was buzzing with excitement. Brian and family were getting in a quick 9; Tucker (who turned 19 today, Happy B Day Tuck!), Peach and Fry were having a $2 stoke play match; Chunk and family joined forces with Knobber and family to snail through a round of 18; Michelle and her crew of outdoor enthusiasts were hooting and hollering at their kids and discs with many others out enjoying the wonderful Thanksgiving weather. Fry surprised even himself today shooting a -2, beating Peach and Tucker while setting his own personal best for the year. More importantly Fry and Tucker (EVEN) both got the best of Peach (+4) handing him his first career 18 hole gross score loss at the Thin Air Frolf Club. Fry and Peach carried on and played a second round with Peach reasserting his dominance with a -4 but needed 5 birdies on the back nine including birdies on 17 and 18 to get by the rejuvenated Fry. A special note must be made about BriBri's beautiful Birdie on 6 followed by a stellar par put on 7. Straight shooting there Bri. Chunk's fabulous 4some cruised around the course setting personals bests for longest round and most time spent on one tee box.

With Thanksgiving under our belts or over them in some cases, its time to focus for the final Rossland Frolf Association event of the season, THE MASTERS. The Masters is taking on a different format this year with the tournament being reduced to the best 3 out of 4 rounds and being played over the course of the entire week. Players must register their rounds on the blog and a virtual scoreboard will be established. Each round must be sanctioned by having at least 2 qualifying members present and all rounds will be played at the Campground Frolf Course. The Masters will be a spring tournament next year so this is the end of a long and confused era. If you are interested in The Masters please register with Chunk (0023). The entry fee is $5 with the bulk of the money going to the winner and the next 2 finishers. Defending champion Kevin "Fried" Johnson is primed and ready to throw his discs at the ground once again this year. A mandatory final round will be played on Sunday morning at 9am. All participants must be there to take part. This tourney has been played for the past 10 years with many of the original frolfers from the Rossland area taking part each time. Be a part of history and register today.

Vote for Impeachment!!!

2007-09-25T10:44:00.000-07:00

Impeach!!!!!

Thousands of Disc Golfers from around Rossland will join together to demand the impeachment of Blaine Benner and insist on the immediate end to the bilking of funds from the R.D.G.A for personal use. October 15th is the date Craig Tucker mandated to make a report to the board on the progress of the so-called surge. The eyes of the national and international media will be focused on Rossland, B.C. at that time. In the coming weeks we will be taking out newspaper ads, producing 500,000 leaflets, flyers, and stickers, and setting up outreach committees for the October 15th march in Rossland.

We are making a special appeal to all ImpeachBenner members to make a donation today to help us provide a special transportation subsidy for the West Kootenay Disc golfers who are trying to come to the October 15 march in Rossland. We are hearing from Disc golfers and the family members of Disc golfers from throughout the land who want to join the protest.

Thanks to donations from people like you, we've already been able to place ImpeachBenner ads in the Weekender, and the Trail Times.

2007 is the year for impeachment!

Board of Directors Elected

2007-09-25T07:55:00.001-07:00

In the first formal meeting of the Thin Air Disc Golf Club a board of directors was elected.
El Presidente Benner
Vice President Peach
Treasurer Chunk
Director Fry
Director Tucker
Director Rosshopper
Director Bash
Rumours of miscounts and ballot stuffing abound, and there is already talk of impeachment, stay posted for updates as the disc spins.

IM COMING!!!

2007-09-22T16:00:00.000-07:00

Tucker shoots a 2 under. Im coming!!!!!

PDGA course directory

2007-09-20T20:33:00.000-07:00

We are now listed on the PDGAs worldwide course directory.
All suggestions to butter up the course description and directions are welcome.
happy golfing,
lance.

The beer container is toast!!!

2007-09-20T16:57:00.000-07:00

As of today at 4 pm I have disposed of the garbage can. the light bulb finally went on and I decided today was the day. It occurred to me that this whole thing was getting quite rediculous and mostly on our parts I might add. How many times have we walked by that thing and bitched about it being there? We, me included, were acting like it was bolted to the ground. It was like we were scheming on some big plan on how we were going to get rid of this enormously akward rubber maid container.

Anyways........ I took the empties to the recycling depot and put up a sign that states our policy/philosphy on why we dont have a garbage can.

I also noticed our "friend" out there yesterday having quite a good time with his three friends the cooler and two other guys. The biggest cooler one man can carry too I might add. As he was a few holes ahead of us I had the pleasure of being able to see if he was going to empty his now full beer can garbage can. You like that one didnt you. So as he and his two brothers, darryl and darryl, left he did not fulfill his self proclaimed RDGA recycling duties. So I decided today to strip him of his duties and demote back to just the "shirtless disc golfing wonder"

Goodbye and God loves us all!!!

Even shirtless recycling disc golf guys.

Tucker

FROLF ANYONE?

2007-09-20T07:06:00.000-07:00

Is anyone interested in a round at 4.00pm Thursday afternoon? Leave a comment if you are in to it. Also are we going to meet this evening at the GRIND to discuss the political aspect of this association? I vote BASH for President!

Kyle
Thin Air Frolf Club resident ass-kicker.

Chunk and Fry dominate the Pairs, Peach betters his mark

2007-09-18T08:18:00.000-07:00

Thin Air Frolf Club, Rossland - The recently renovated frolf course has housed some very hot play over the past month. RFA members and guests have been tearing it up on the chains and leaving nothing to the imagination. Most recently Chunk (+2) and his beautiful family had the honor of witnessing the course record get a little lower yesterday. Peach played a solid round shooting 2 strokes below par on the front nine and lowering that by 3 on the back, to set the course record at a formidable 5 under par. Peach was pleased with his round but felt that he could have set the bar a little lower. "I didn't putt very well, but made them when I had to" said the 2007 Spring Fling Champion "not birding 9 or 18 and still being down 5 strokes just goes to show that this is just a stepping stone to a great score!".

Last weekend several RFA members casually got together for a 4 team best ball format outing. Many of the notables were out and playing great frolf. In what could have been the upset of the season, Chunk and Fry stole one from the formidable duo of Peach and Bash. Bash and Peach played well, but found it difficult to break out of their par-like round shooting a respectable EVEN over 18 holes. Benner and newcomer Goldenboy teamed up for a solid EVEN as well, after shooting a +3 on the front 9. H and Knobber struggled to hang around and didn't put up a fight for the eventual winners. Fry relied on his new more aggressive tactics and Chunk, who recently was quoted saying - "I'm back in the game!", played very well making several birdies and more importantly no bogeys. The long time friends combined for a -3, bettering their closest rivals by 3 strokes.

The RFA is very pleased to see that the Thin Air Frolf Course is getting well used. There have been several new groups out on the course and at any given time there can be up to 4 frolf groups playing the newly designed setup. Please remember that we are guests on the Black Jack property and need to respect their pack in/pack out garbage mentality. As long as we keep the course clean the relationship with the Nordic Center will be a fruitful one.

Tourney Meeting ?

2007-09-17T19:47:00.000-07:00

You guys interested in meeting about a tourney, let's get together and work something out. Brad Brown offered Grind as an after hours meeting spot, to get moving on the tourney. Maybe this week later in the evening.

Fall Tournament Proposal

2007-09-11T07:52:00.000-07:00

With the revamped course design, baskets and new found interest in the Rossland Frolf course/community it is now time to discuss when we'll hold the inaugural tourney! There are several issues that need to be taken into account prior to making any decisions.

The Masters - time, date, worthiness etc...
Thanksgiving - Johnny Suckhole's unable to get away for a day during the 3 day weekend, family and other celebrations...
Tanner's Birthday Celebration - Tentatively scheduled for Saturday October 6th, 2007, you only turn 30 once!
Snow - my favorite, your favorite, frolf killer...

My suggestion is the weekend of the 27th - 28th of October, taking place on Saturday the 27th. I realize that its late in the year (possibility of issue #4) but it would wrap up the year very well, be the last official Frolf event of the season and would tie in with the whole Halloween theme very well. I am suggesting the 1st annual "Pumpkin Polehole" of "Fall Crawl" or "Pumpkin Pitch and Putt" or "Thin Air Fall Flair" Disc Golf tournament. The tournament could consist of 2 rounds of disc golf with 3 categories - Open, Women's and Amateur. To cover costs and prizes we'll need to charge upwards of $25 entry fee for all categories with $5 each going to the BCDG Federation for insurance purposes. Lunch, t-shirts and a chance at the ace pool would be included.

In order to get this course off the ground and onto the BC Frolf map we need to do this right the first time and get started asap.

Please comment on the times, dates and organization of this event on this blog or with me (Peaches) so that things can start to happen!

Looking forward to taking this thing to the next level...

Peach

2007 Spring Fling Champion

OOPS! Lance ACES 18th!

2007-09-07T18:57:00.000-07:00

This afternoon, in the company of Blaine, Harry, Dre, Lisa, and Jase, Fry "Lance " Johnston aces the 18th at Rossland.

Lance ACE

2007-09-07T18:56:00.001-07:00

Spring Fling: the movie

2007-09-04T09:37:00.000-07:00

Well folks after a long summer and many hours of editing the Spring Fling Movie is finally done. Peach Productions is proud to present its first Frolf Movie. Enjoy!

Welcome to the Thin Air Frolf Club!

2007-09-03T20:08:00.000-07:00

Tanner making sure that Fry puts his back into it!

What did you say?

Chunk and Tucker moving cement around

Benner planning out another trail.

Thin Air Frolf Club, Rossland - All the blood, sweat and tears have finally paid off and the course has taken shape. The RFA finally has it's very own disc golf course and its fantastic. Throughout the last month and a half many of the RFA members have been working hard to solidify sponsorship, purchase equipment, dig holes and turn a X country ski facility into one of the finest Frolf courses in the West Kootenays. Cheers to the men behind the scenes and the men behind their scenes and the scenes behind their men... you know what I mean.

Let's keep this the finest, most open and well spirited Disc Golf course around!

Peach sets new low, Chunk melts in Heat

2007-07-08T15:26:00.000-07:00

Black Jack, Rossland - For a second straight round Peach has run away from his competition this time shooting a -8 and setting a new season low score. Benner and OB played along side the 2007 Spring Fling Champion playing well shooting -2 and -1 respectively. Benner had a seesaw day birding 3 out of 4 in the Alley but taking some costly bogies early in the round. Orion was a steady force birding #3 then parring out 13 of the last 15 holes. Peach was consistently in the fairway and seemed to have little difficulty adjusting to his new long range driver. His 8 under came with a bogey on #15 and 2 missed birdie opportunities in the Alley. The RFA is in for something when this Ottawa native actually puts his entire game together.

Chunk didn't fair as well on this day. #2 started Chunk's slide, eating up his disc left and leaving him a tough par saving putt that was missed right. The crowd could sense Butcher's frustrations on the 3rd hole but everything came to a head on #4 when the one time Masters runner-up jacked his favorite disc 312 feet into the bush, yelling a string of profanities that even had Benner saying "Oops!". From there Chunk was rattled. He finally walked off the course on #13 with little more than a "Let's go Wilson, Daddy's taking a tantrum..." to the rest of his playing group. It has been reported that Butcher dropped his discs off at the Thrift shop and will be taking up knitting to pass the remainder of his days away.

In other RFA news, a foursome of females were spotted playing the Black Jack Frolf course. This rare sighting came with reports of excessive cheering, loud hollars and several birdies. One bystander reported that both Krissie and Tanner shot +10 and were hot to trot. The RFA would like to formally state that Groups of ONLY FEMALE FROLFERS are not a danger and that if you approach them slowly without showing fear that they will likely return in a non-threating manner.

Peaches runs away with "Spring Fling"

2007-05-26T08:01:00.000-07:00

Black Jack F&CC, Rossland, BC - On a cool, yet sunny Sunday morning Peaches put together 2 solid rounds of frolf and ran away with the RFA's first tournament of the year capturing the Spring Fling title and $20. Rounds of -6 and -5 were more than enough to take the title ahead of long time rival and President's Cup team mate Fry. Fry struggled off the tee during the second round, posting a respectable -4 but coming up 4 strokes shy of the Peach overall. "He was solid in all aspects of his game. Putting, mid-range and off the Tee, Peach put together 2 tight rounds of frolf." said Fry when asked of the newcomers dominance. "I felt good" said Peach "everything was clicking, the putter was decent and the mid-range and drives kept me in birdie range all day." This was a bitter sweet victory for Peaches after coming in 2nd behind Fry in last year's season ending "Masters" held at the Campground Frolf course. "I worked extremely hard prior to the tournament making sure that I had the endurance to last 2 rounds" Peach replied after being questioned on his unravelling at last year's Masters. "Lifting, jogging and yoga are a daily routine for me since the breakdown." Taking third position was Hollywood Frolfer Orion shooting 3 rounds of EVEN frolf. 3 frolfers were EVEN after round 1 with only Orion able to maintain his 1st round score. Chunk challenged early in the 2nd round but bogies on 9, 10 and 12 shut his comeback down. "I felt great coming into the tourney, beating most of my rivals in head to head play prior to the tournament but couldn't get the disc rolling today." Chunk said that he's not to be counted out in the future but that Sunday was just not his day. Bash, Benner, Knobber, Haorld and Tanner all finished above par and never really challenged. Tanner took the female side of the tournament playing extremely well on the first round but paired up with Harry, Benner and Bash in the 2nd round seemed to rattle the female #1 and she ballooned to a +13. "I was throwing the disc well but just couldn't finish" said Tanner "my score is a little exaggerated as I lost focus after doubling #9 and realized that catching Harry was not a possibility today." Tanner vows to be in the mix at the next event. The next tournament is a match play event that will showcase the head to head play of Geezie and Tucker who were absent from the Fling but will be ready in June for the Rossland Frolf Match Play event.

The Tourney is on!!!

2007-05-19T08:11:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone, the tourney at Black Jack is tomorrow at 8am. Start calling around to make sure that everyone is on board. Chunk are you still able to get burgers? Blaine will coffee and supplies be able to be had? Fry can you bring your basket? Can someone call Knobber and Rawsthorne? Scotty? Anyone else that is in to playing? The weather might be suspect but we've played in a bit of rain before and we can do it again. Call me if there are any issues...362.9042

On another note, Chunk seems to think that his game is back on... So it looks like there might be a little of the shit talk happening out there. Benner has new discs and is ready to strike, fry is always silky smooth, Knobber is steady and can suprise anyone, Tucker and Geez are playing SOFTball (weren't a real threat anyway) and then there is the PEACH! What can I say? Low scores, smash talk Frolf is what I'm bringing... BEWARE.

~p

News Flash

2007-05-18T11:25:00.000-07:00

After years of domination at the Masters, Lance Fry Johnston was heard telling his wife and child that he "looks forward to starting a new tradition of excellence at black jack" . After a couple more beers he was heard saying : "I'm gonna be up in chunks grill all day, in his kitchen, it's gonna be raining birds "

Black Jack

2007-05-14T06:09:00.000-07:00

How did Blaines meeting go last tuesday at Blackjacks AGM? Do we have the go ahead to go up there and start working on the course?

Tournament Postponed!

2007-05-13T14:15:00.000-07:00

The tournament planned for this afternoon at 3.00pm has been cancelled and has been rescheduled for next Sunday at 8.15am with the first groups teeing off at 8.30am. Hopefully Blaine can supply coffee and Chunk can get some BBQ action going.

Hope that you spent every waking minute tending to your needy wives!

Fry, Bash, T, Blaine and I will be out at the Black Jack course this avo at 3pm anyways.

~p

Only 2 Days Away...

2007-05-11T10:39:00.000-07:00

With the tourney only 2 days away it's time to get serious.

First, The tourney will be using an alternate tee on number 9. After finishing number 8 go back up the road away from the original tee and pin. The alternate tee is set up with rocks and offers a super long Left to Right shot that carries the entire dip. Also there is a hole number 3 now. The tee is very obvious after completing number 2 and the hole is through the gap on the right (short left to right shot necessary). Try these new shots out before the tourney.
Second, Please be at the course by 3.00pm on Sunday to allow for groups to be formed. Bring your own beers and 5 dollars. One dollar will be put in an ACE KITTY. This will be split up amongst the players that ace holes during the tournament.
Third, the tourney will be limited to 2 rounds. After completing the 1st round the 4-somes will be reshuffled by score. The highest scores will tee off first with the lowest 4 players making up the final grouping. The purse will be split up amongst the top 3 players, the acers and a couple of special prizes for closest to and most bizarre shot.
Blaine, is it possible to bring your BBQ? Chunk don't forget the Cooler with ICE, the Hamburger Items and the White Board. I will get drinks/chips from Ferraros.

Please feel free to invite anyone interested in the game and call me if there are any problems, concerns or ideas that you have for the tourney. (362.9042)

Ciao,

~p

A moment of Rant.

2007-05-07T15:38:00.000-07:00

I'm in! With some direction, I've conquered yet another computer phenomena known as "blog" or "blogging" [one who "blogs" may be known as a "blogger"]. It is just one brief stop on my maniacal journey to take over all aspects of the computer world, create a computer army of frolfers, and TAKE OVER THE PDGA!!!!!!HAHAHAHAHAAAAAA.

Sunday Tournament

2007-05-07T08:35:00.000-07:00

The 1st Annual "Spring Fling" Open Frolf Tournament

Date: Sunday May 13th, 2007
Time: 3.00pm - Registration/Tee Time Organization
3.15pm - 1st group off the blocks
Location: Black Creek G & CC (Black Jack)
Tournament Fee: $5.00 (CAD) or $4.95 (USD)
Format: 2/3 Rounds of Stroke Play
RSVP: Peaches (362.9042) or Comment on this Blog

The RFA , Adrenaline Adventures, Rush Coffee Lounge, The Flying Steam Shovel, RossVegas and the Black Creek Golf and Country Club would like to cordially invite all Frolfers to this season's first tournament. The event will showcase the early season exploits of the RFA members as well as any guests interested in challenging the majestic, recently updated 18 hole frolf course. The tournament fee will include a couple of hotdogs, refreshments, potential at a variety of on course prizes and the champions purse (in the range of $20 to $40). Our new RFA membership Tags will be introduced and organized according to final results. Little brown buddies will not be provided so pack accordingly. Tournament should be completed by 6.30pm.

For all of you Dads out there, this would be a great oppurtunity to take the kids off your wives hands and give them some much needed rest on Mother's Day!

Tell your friends, bring your families and come on out to get Frolfed!

What does next weekend look like?

2007-05-05T09:16:00.000-07:00

How about a little 3 round tourney up at the Black Creek Golf and CC next weekend? Fry and I were discussing it and it would be great to have a season opening tourney (Beers, BBQ, prize money). How about 2 rounds on Saturday and either 1 or 2 on Sunday for a three round aggregate score? Add in a couple of closest to the pin and ace prizes and voila somehitng to Blog about. If you think the dates work comment so we know and if they don't mention what would and maybe the times.

Also if anyone is interested in either throwing the Ulti disc around a the HS field (this am) or getting a game of frolf in at the the BCGCC ending before 4pm. Call me or comment on it (362.9042)

~p

Rain, Rain Go Away...

2007-05-03T08:26:00.000-07:00

Multiple Choice

You know that a Frolfer is keen when:
a) he makes 6 calls to try and get a game off the ground on a rainy day
b) he goes to the course and is shut out due to wetness and construction
c) he goes back to the course 3 hours later to try and "fit one in..."
d) all of the above

Correct response... d

Well that was my yesterday in a Nutshell (not really in a nutshell as I am 6'1" and wouldn't fit in any nutshell I've ever seen, unless that nut was huge and then it would probably be in a museum or something). When they finally got out there for a 6.30pm tee off Tucker, Blaine, Fry and Peach were ready to make things happen. They decided to play a little different match, bringing in the "Lone Wolf" game. Due to lack of mathematical skills, and/or an abundence of safety meetings the boys lost track of the Wolf scores and settled into the game at had... getting Benner's #1 tag.

Peach went out with a bang. Birdies on 5 of the first 6 rushed him into the lead. Fry was putting like a champ and was close behind at -3 after the first 6 holes. Benner was up and down and hoovering aroung par, finishing +1; with Tucker reverting to his ultra conservative alter ego, Chris, blowing up for a +5. When the match was drawing to an end Peach birdied 17 to pull with in one stroke of Fry's -7. Peach hit the smallest branch off the 18th Tee and pretty much ended his chances at winning outright. Fry calmly rocked up and BAM hit a small branch and gave P a window of oppurtunity. The window was painted shut or broken or dirty or whatever... Both made par and Fry, with his ultra putting skills, regained the #1 status.

Today's Scouting Report

Tucker - needs to get back to his creative self and make things happen. Too Conservative.
Benner - New Discs. End of Story.
Fry - If he starts getting the drives going...course records look out!
Peach - Off the Tee, the fruit is on his game but... "Drive for Show. Putt for Dough!"

Monday Afternoon at the Links

2007-05-01T16:28:00.000-07:00

Benner, Peach and Bash battled it out on the links at Eagle Ridge in a eventful yet mediocre round. Bash who hadn't tossed a disc since arriving back from the good life a Mike Wiegles, played a superb round shooting +2 while carding 2 doubles and possibly a triple. He was steady on the rest making a fantastic birdie put on 17 to steal honours for the last tee. Benner and Peach were up and down both carding a double in the mix and ended up on the 18th with Benner (current #1 tag) at -4 and Peach at -2. The round seemed as good as over with Peach conceding the match stating "Well let's see something exciting here since the game is over!" Benner subsequently stepped up and tossed, what was supposed to be a S bend out into the soccer field, a nasty left to right nearly 20 yards to the right of the new "RV" and into the marshy area. The door was open. Peach coolly knocked one into the soccer field thinking par can force a playoff. Benner rallied with a huge hammer and followed with a weak backhand that barely made the left bank. Peach lying 2 to the bank waited his turn. Benner hit a branch and was lying 4 to Peach's 2. Benner then gets up and throws for his 5 getting it to within a gimmie and salvaging a 6. One would think that Peach would safely make par and force the playoff. Well on a day where the Peach's putter was pretty much non existent nothing was for sure. After a weak putt/approach P was left with a 15 footer to force a playoff. Let's just say that Benner still has the #1 tag.

Did I mention Bash threw the disc well?

Saturday's Battle at The Links of Eagle Ridge

2007-04-30T08:55:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, eight of Rossland's best, met up the Links of Eagle Ridge for the largest showing of RFA members this season. The round started as usual with several of the players taking part in the ritualized pregame stretch and child round up. With 8 players to get off the first box and many eyes on each player's drive, the tee shots were far from stellar. Geezie went deep (as usual) and toyed with the water, with everyone else just trying to get their discs in play. Knobber's tee shot was the best of the bunch and as they say "They're off!" Geezie and newly self-crowned king of Swing, Tucker, jumped out to an early lead with everyone hovering just over par. Peach knew that he just needed to keep the leaders within 3 or 4 strokes and he would be able to challenge when the time came. Tucker's dominance was short lived. He struggled with the new plastic and even was overheard saying "These new discs suck!" He dropped back and was out of contention early. Chunk's recent struggles continued. He was left when it was a dog-leg right; he was deep when it was a lay-up, he layed up when clearly he should go for it... well you're starting to get the picture. Chunk was obviously rattled and the saftey meetings didn't help. Rawsthorne and Knobber were the "Steady Eddies" of the group. They were quietly hanging around par and if it wasn't for "Ok, where is everyone at here?" They may have covertly slipped into a challenging role. But once the scores were published and the Duo of Dads were exposed, the pressure was too much and they dropped to wayside. Tanner, the reigning RFA female #1, kept it together on the front nine. While the likes of Andre (nice to see the Bush Pig out on the Frolf course) and Tucker were several strokes over par, Tanner was smoothly playing to a +1. Unfortunately for the Michelle Wie of the Frolfing scene, the wheels came off and a few triples screwed the pooch for the overall score. All that is left is to find out how this debaucle ended. Well here it is: Chunk blew up, Tucker bounced a roller into the bike park, Andre was trying to plant and replant trees everytime one was in his way, Geezie's bro was learning the ropes, the Dads ended up above par, and Tanner was a girl... where does that leave us? Oh ya Geezie and Peach... Let's just say the crafty veteran (Peach) smoothly cruised along to a -3 and the victory, while Geezie's booming drives resulted in little more than salvaged bogeys and broken hearts...

A little foreshadowing of the beat down that the Fruitman is going to put on all of you!

Picture of the baskets for sale

2007-04-29T11:45:00.000-07:00

He wants 2900 for the nine. Should we make an offer?

2007-04-27T19:46:00.000-07:00

Tucker and Fry battle it out @ the campgrounds. Windy conditions, hot putting, tied at -6. Tucker blows a tire on last three holes. fry finishes -4 , tucker-2.

2007-04-27T08:33:00.000-07:00

Peach- congrads on the house, how about a quickie (door opens) at the campgrounds around 10:30-11. I think we will be playing black jack exclusively soon, maybe we should rock the grounds while we still can.
fry.

Is this who we look like?

2007-04-27T07:50:00.001-07:00

Check out this Will Ferrel Video

2007-04-27T07:43:00.000-07:00

New Kid on the Block

2007-04-27T06:28:00.000-07:00

I also took down the 3 of the top 4 seeds seeds back to back to back. Stomps Fry with a 3 shot win and hammers Geeze by 5 strokes to retain the 3rd tag. Damn........

2007-04-26T23:03:00.000-07:00

Tucker gets called into work tomorrow. sorry guys. im out for blackjack. you'll have to wait to steal my number one tag, im mean 3rd tag. sorry im getting ahead of myself. not really.

Hail the new "Queen" or king...

2007-04-26T19:20:00.000-07:00

In a recent surge of top notch play, Tucker has established himself as a force to be reckoned with on the Rossland Frolfing scene. His past rounds of -3 then -4 have grabbed him the 3 seed overall and honours on the first tee. His play might look a little unorthodox (wobbly flick on the 3rd, S bend on the 16th) but the scores don't lie. Tucker recently was heard saying "I'm just feeling comfortable with all of my discs." He was also heard saying "...no, no the rash is clearing up and I can sit for longer periods of time now!" Regardless of the health issues, woman problems and wobble on the flick, Tucker is here to play.

Oh and Chunk was +7 with 4 to play and left saying "I don't care about this stupid game, Jenn said I've got to be home at 6.30 pm, so I quit!"

Note: Fry, Tucker and I are heading to Black Jack tomorrow to break that shit in. Call one of us to get in on the action!

This Weekend

2007-04-21T08:36:00.000-07:00

Anyone interested in a round or 2 today or tomorrow? I am busy this am but would like to play either this avo or tomorrow anytime. Call me if the game is on 9042...

Peach

The Shank

2007-04-19T19:46:00.000-07:00

Shank v. [Shang-k]

to hit (a golf ball or shot) with the extreme heel of the club so that the ball goes off in an unintended direction; also : to kick (a football) in an unintended direction. Damn Johnson, you shanked your 9 iron.
to throw a disc in the complete opposite direction than originally intended. Rowethorne shanked his drive on #1.

Welcome to the RFA Blog

2007-04-19T19:19:00.000-07:00

Here it is. This little gem is going to allow the RFA members to keep up on the progress and problems of each others games. You can post your thoughts, ideas, stories and pictures of your frolf rounds on the blog and allow everyone else to comment. The Blog can also double as a notice board for discussions and gameplay. The blog will archive our older entries as well as see an updated RFA rankings list, frolf videos, links to frolf sites and much, much more. Let's see how it goes and check it often to stay in touch in the ever growing community of Rossland Frolfers.