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2008 Discraft Ace Race
2008 Ace Race

The Race Is On! Each Autumn, disc golfers from around the world gather at their local courses for one purpose: to throw aces! No putting, no approaching... just runnin' at the chains.

To add to the challenge and excitement, players all throw the same model disc: in past years this has been a brand new, never-seen-before Discraft prototype disc that is introduced each year especially for Ace Race. All players get one of these discs to throw, and one to collect.

To run an Ace Race, no previous experience as a Tournament Director is required. Many thousands of disc golfers came out to throw at nearly 200 local events in 2007. Ace Race is expected to grow much larger in 2008, so don't wait to register your event! Typically, Ace Races are limited to one per community. If you wait, someone could lock in the Ace Race in your town ahead of you.

Get ready to run it! We'll see you at the Ace Race.



2008 Event registration is now closed.
Please join us again next year!


What is Ace Race like from the player's perspective? See lots of photos and an in-depth article written about the Memphis Ace Race.


2008 Ace Race Prototype Disc

The Discraft Ace Race prototype disc.

This is it:
It's a zippy, small-diameter midrange. Slightly overstable with great glide... think Buzzz Junior. Will hold a line in a moderate headwind, but isn't crazy overstable or too tough to handle at slow speeds or in calm conditions.

Everyone competing in the 2008 Ace Race will receive two of these new Discraft prototypes in their player's package. Have fun... it's going to be a riot!


Ace Race Info For Players

When:
August, September and October. Check the calendar for the Ace Race in your area... or run your own ace race! To run an event, see more info below.

Format:
Two rounds of 18 holes, one throw per hole per player.

Course layout:
Holes are generally between 180 and 250 feet (55 to 75 meters).

Entry fee: $25

Player package:
Two identical Discraft discs, plus a SuperColor mini and a Discraft hat. A $55 value!

Rules of play:
Players are required to use the player package discs, and only these discs. If a disc is lost, the player has the option of using the second disc from the package. Only one throw per player per hole. Groups of up to eight players are generally acceptable, depending on course, time of day and TD discretion. Each player should have their own scorecard and mark "A" for aces and "M" for holes on which they hit metal.

After all players in the group have thrown, discs are picked up and the group moves directly to the next tee. Players keep their scorecards for round two, using the next line on the card to record the round.

The Discraft Ace Race is fun for everyone.

The player with the most aces after 36 holes is declared the winner. In case of ties, the number of metal hits is used as a tie breaker. If a tie persists, a closest to the pin contest is then used to determine the event winner.

Prize package:
Grand prize for each event is a Discraft merchandise package, including a bag and ten premium discs. Events are also encouraged to offer an optional cash side pot for those who wish to participate, which is divided proportionally among the number of aces and/or metal hits.

To sign up:
Contact your local Ace Race Tournament Director from the calendar on this page.


Ace Race Info For Event Directors

Event window:
Your event must be scheduled in August, September or October. The earlier you schedule, the sooner you can begin to promote your Ace Race and build your field of players. The rules are simple, so no previous experience as a TD is required.

TD package:
In addition to player packages and the grand prize, you will also receive an event banner and tee flags to shorten holes as needed. Promotional posters are also included, along with downloadable sign-up sheets, scorecards and more.

Full details:
Visit the Ace Race TD FAQ page.

To register an event:
Fill out the online registration form.

Additional prizes for top Ace Races:
The top three events with the most players win a free Chainstar basket! See TD FAQ for more info.



Run it and Gun it this season at a Discraft Ace Race near you.


Mix Up Your League Night:
Does your club run a weeknight league? Pick a week and make it an Ace Race! Your players will love the one-time format change, and it's a great way to bring new players out to recruit into your regular ranks.


This is how you do it!!
Long 370 foot ace in New Zealand:



Ruesselsheim, Germany


Flagstaff, AZ


Woodway, TX


Big Rapids, MI


Terre Haute, Indiana


Arcata, CA


Fort Smith, AR


Marietta, GA


Mt. Pleasant, MI


East Liverpool, Ohio


Lakeport, California


Eugene, Oregon


Dublin, Virginia




Ringgold, GA


Melbourne, Florida


Roskilde, Denmark


Modesto, CA


Freeland, MI


Oulu, Finland


Calgary, Alberta


Russellville, AR


Burlington, KY









NOTE: Event dates and times may be subject to change. Always check with TD before traveling.

Event count: 170  ·  Last update: Oct 31


Sat, August 2Contact:
Monterey, MI
Spinski's DG Ranch - 11am
TD: Jon Tylzynski
Hickory, NC
Glenn Hilton Jr. Park - 10am
TD: Brent Petersen
San Angelo, TX
Middle Concho Park - 10am
TD: Cody Newton
Omaha, NE
Seymour Smith Park - 10am
TD: Tim Farkas
Trussville, AL
Civitan Park - 9am
TD: Chris Pierce
East Pennsboro, PA
Ridley Park - 3pm
TD: Jeff Manatt
Sun, August 3Contact:
Fort Pierce, FL
Ten Mile Creek - 10am
TD: Michael Carrozza
Hibbing, MN
Hull Rust Park - 11am
TD: Tony Schumacher
Oskaloosa, IA
Edmundson Park - 1pm
TD: T.J. Brom
Mulvane, KS
English Park - 11am
TD: Josh Luinstra
Fri, August 8Contact:
Grand Forks, ND
Lincoln Park - 10:30am
TD: Travis Hagen
Sun, August 10Contact:
Marietta, OH
Big Buckeye at Broughton's - 11am
TD: David Smith
Huntsville, AL
Brahan Springs Park - 9am
TD: Chris Pierce
Sat, August 16Contact:
Louisville, KY
Iroquois Park - 10am
TD: Martin Young
Ringgold, GA
Jack Mattox DGC - noon
TD: Scott Homberg
Roswell, NM
Enchanted Lands DGC - 2pm
TD: Mike Orona
Carrollton, TX
Greenbelt Park - 9:30am
TD: Clay Coleman
Sun, August 17Contact:
Eugene, OR
Westmoreland Park - 10am
TD: John Stone
Amarillo, TX
West Hills Park - 11am
TD: Thomas Brown
Sat, August 23Contact:
Grand Rapids, MI
TBD - 1pm
TD: Mike Armstrong
Warrendale, PA
Knob Hill Park - 1pm
TD: Craig McCloud
Scarborough, ME
Pleasant Hill - 8am
TD: Robert A. Enman
Charleston, SC
Tidal Creek - 10am
TD: Tradd Rodenberg
Sun, August 24Contact:
Wooster, OH
Freedlander Park - 11am
TD: William Albert
St. Cloud, MN
Calvary Hill - 10am
TD: Adam Gorres
Sat, August 30Contact:
Kinston, NC
Barnet Park - 9am
TD: Joel Smith
Roanoke Rapids, NC
Roanoke Rapids Lake Park - 1pm
TD: Tim Wrenn
Chillicothe, OH
Ohio U Chillicothe - 9:30am
TD: Jeff Melton
Bakersfield, CA
River View Park - 10am
TD: Eric Tryer
Springfield, IL
Lincoln Park - 9am
TD: Jason Thomas
Lumberton, NC
Luther Britt Park - 10am
TD: Edward Lowe
Floral City, FL
Floral Park - 10am
TD: Mike Barnett
Sat, September 6Contact:
Olalla, WA
Dalaiwood - 9am
TD: Scott Papa
Waynesville, NC
Vance Street Park - 10am
TD: Michael Huffstetler
Sun, September 7Contact:
Athens, AL
Athens State University - 10am
TD: Bill Bullington
Tue, September 9Contact:
Columbus, OH
Griggs Reservoir - 6pm
TD: Brad Schick
Sat, September 13Contact:
Ukiah, CA
Low Gap - 9:30am
TD: David Fultz
Troy, MI
Raintree Park - noon
TD: John Minicuci
Salina, KS
Lakewood Park - 3pm
TD: Austin W. Streit
Dickinson, ND
Jaycee Park - noon
TD: Josh Hardin
Ottumwa, IA
Memorial Park - 10am
TD: Matt Frymoyer
Louisville, KY
Charlie Vettiner Park - 10am
TD: Martin Young
Royalston, MA
Tully Lake - 11am
TD: Emily Cormier
Edmonton, Alberta
Rundle Park - 10am
TD: Wally Ovalle
San Antonio, TX
Bryan McClain Park - 10am
TD: Scott Hougland
Sun, September 14Contact:
West Thompson, CT
West Thompson DGC - 11am
TD: Greg Wintrob
Kauhajoki, Finland
Kauhajoki DGC - 1pm
TD: Seppo Nieminen
Morley, MI
Nunn Acres - 10am
TD: Tom Nunn
Ottawa, ON
Shire DGC - 11am
TD: Rob Wormald
Millington, TN
Edmund Orgill Park - 2pm
TD: Greg Simmons
Whistler, BC
Lost Lake Park - 1pm
TD: Craig McConnell
Elverson, PA
French Creek State Park - 10am
TD: Skeeter
Sat, September 20Contact:
Orangevale, CA
Shady Oaks - 9am
TD: Jennifer Knisley
Riverdale, UT
Riverpark Park - 10am
TD: Rodney Hess
East Liverpool, OH
Thompson Park - 1pm
TD: Kelsey Hedrick
Marietta, GA
Oregon Park - 10am
TD: Mike Eldridge
Ventura, CA
Lake Casitas Rec Area - 10am
TD: Tom La Torre
Billings, MT
Pioneer Park - 9am
TD: Seth White
Casper, WY
Casper DGC - 9am
TD: Stacey Masters
Haninge, Sweden
Rudans Frisbeesportcenter - 10am
TD: Conny Thunberg
Las Vegas, NV
Sunset Park - 8am
TD: Arek Whitmyer
Milledgeville, GA
Oak Hill Middle School - 10am
TD: James T. Powell
Sun, September 21Contact:
Peru, IN
Pieradise - noon
TD: Allen Pier
Helsinki, Finland
Kone Park or Munkinpuisto - noon
TD: Seppo Nieminen
White Bear Lake, MN
Lakewood Hills Regional Park - 9am
TD: Pete Scholl
Kolbäck, Sweden
Kolbäck Discgolfpark - 11am
TD: Anders Wallin
Burnaby, BC
Robert Burnaby DGC - 11am
TD: David Cowley
Holland, MI
Winstrom Preserve - 10am
TD: Travis Prueter
Euclid, OH
Sims Park - 11am
TD: Eric Wernet
Scottsdale, AZ
Vista del Camino Park - noon
TD: Keith Murray
Fri, September 26Contact:
Vadito, NM
Two Gray Hares DGC - 9am
TD: Bill & Sue Leslie
Sat, September 27Contact:
Austin, TX
Pease Park - 1pm
TD: Lou Moreno
Salisbury, MD
Schumaker Park - 11am
TD: Chris Roberts
Colchester, England
Essex University - 11am
TD: Chris Rowland
Dublin, VA
Randolph Park - 10:30am
TD: Joshua Taft
Jacksonville, FL
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park - 10am
TD: Joey Van Duzee
Terre Haute, IN
Deming Park - 3pm
TD: Tony Doyle
Centralia, IL
Foundation Park - 10am
TD: Pat Brown
Pelican Rapids, MN
Habermana Colonia - 8am
TD: Steve Ishaug
Calgary, Alberta
Park 96 - 11am
TD: Alan Herring
Sun, September 28Contact:
Normal, IL
Maxwell Park - 3pm
TD: Ben Douglas
Sidney, NE
Deer Run Park - 2pm
TD: Jonathan Boothe
Milford, MI
White's Acres - noon
TD: Todd White
Walla Walla, WA
Fort Walla Walla Park - noon
TD: Jay Wilson
Montreal, Quebec
Parc Maisonneuve - 9:30am
TD: Patrick Huot
Lakeport, CA
Highland Springs Park - 9:30am
TD: Shayne Dillahunty
Springfield, MI
Fort Custer - 11am
TD: Chad Curtis
Flagstaff, AZ
Thorpe Park - noon
TD: Joel McMillin
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Roellangerak Park - 10am
TD: Peter Buijsrogge
Wed, October 1Contact:
Grapevine, TX
Bear Creek Park
5:30pm - 6:00pm Flex start
TD: Mike DeVasher
Sat, October 4Contact:
Nacogdoches, TX
Pecan and Pioneer parks - 9am
TD: Craig Lewis
Osseo, WI
Wildapple Disc Golf - 10am
TD: Don Ticknor
Draffenville, KY
Mike Miller - 3pm
TD: Thom Clark
Topeka, KS
Crestview Park - 11am
TD: Lars Nordgren (LSDiscs)
Coeymans, NY
Joralemon Park - 10am
TD: Jeff Wiechowski
Mt. Pleasant, MI
CMU DGC - 10am
TD: Keith Aten
Bergen, Norway
Lynghaugparken - 11am
TD: Roar Gjøsæter
Gulf Breeze, FL
Shoreline Park - 10am
TD: Chris "Snappy" Gilmore
Russellville, AR
Russellville DGC - 10am
TD: Doug Housley
Abilene, TX
Cal Young Park - 1pm
TD: Jerry Kingston
Limerick, ME
Woodland Valley - 1pm
TD: Howard Burnham
Ruesselsheim, Germany
Ostpark - 10am
TD: Chris Longmire
Chattanooga, TN
DuPont Park - 9am
TD: Mark 'Doc' Womack
Roskilde, Denmark
Roskilde Ring - 10am
TD: Henrik Øland
Muldraugh, KY
Otter Creek Park - 10am
TD: Martin Young
San Jose, CA
Hellyer Park - 10am
TD: Steve Schmidt
Oroville, CA
River Bend Park - 10am
TD: Mike Batory
Sun, October 5Contact:
Kearney, NE
Centennial Park - noon
TD: Brian Peterson
San Marcos, CA
Montiel Park - 10am
TD: Allen Risley
Paducah, KY
Stuart Nelson Park - 1pm
TD: Thom Clark
Cleveland, WI
Lakeshore Technical College Campus - 11am
TD: Jason Hoffmann
Sat, October 11Contact:
Dover, DE
Highview DGC - 10am
TD: Tony Mastrangelo
Vidor, TX
Claiborne Park - 9am
TD: Russell Roy Tritico
Fort Smith, AR
Ben Geren - 10am
TD: Terry Blanton
Noblesville, IN
Morse Park and Beach - 11am
TD: Alan Hazelwood
Parsons, KS
Parsons Arboretum - 10am
TD: Rick Holsinger
Tallahassee, FL
W.T. Moore Elementary - 10am
TD: Jason McMillan
Woodway, TX
Woodway Park - 10am
TD: Channon Quillen
Newtown, PA
Tyler State Park - 10am
TD: Stu Kaplan
Sun, October 12Contact:
Kirkland, IL
Pioneer Park - 2pm
TD: Bob Gorbold
Rochester, NY
Ellison Park - 10am
TD: Greg Curcio
Murray, KY
Central Park - 10am
TD: Deke Havener
Coconut Creek, FL
Tradewinds Park - 10am
TD: John Behnstedt
Mt Pleasant, IA
Oakland Mills Park - noon
TD: Raymond Vens
Sat, October 18Contact:
Gillette, WY
Cam-Plex Park - noon
TD: Toni Brown
Modesto, CA
East La Loma Park - 10:30am
TD: Rich Koski
Arlington, TX
The SandalFarm - 3pm
TD: Pat Brenner
Oak Ridge, TN
Groves Park - noon
TD: Kevin Young
Menomonie, WI
Pioneer Grill and Saloon - 10am
TD: Jason Hendrickson
Freeland, MI
Tittabawasee Twp Park - 11am
TD: Craig Prime
Hendersonville, TN
Saunders Ferry Park - 10am
TD: Tommy Slaton and Amanda Duncan
Evansville, IN
Mesker Park - 2pm
TD: Ben Verkamp
Gresham, OR
Rockwood Central Park - 9am
TD: Damien Prictor
Burlington, KY
Boone Woods - 10am
TD: Dan Bayless / Disc 'n Dat
Arcata, CA
Pump Station 4 / Mad River - 9am
TD: Dutch Sullivan
Hot Springs, AR
Cedar Glades Park - 1pm
TD: J. Robert Saettele
Malmö, Sweden
Bulltofta FGB - 10am
TD: Pierre Kristoffersson
Devens, MA
Devens Disc Golf - 9am
TD: John Borellir
Pahoa, HI
Mackenzie State Park - 10am
TD: Paul Schmit
Glide, OR
Whistlers Bend Park - 10am
TD: Nathan Baker
Reedsville, OH
Forked Run - 10am
TD: Julian Powell
Eastville, VA
Indiantown Park - 1pm
TD: Shane Irwin
Kewaunee, WI
Winter Park - 10am
TD: Tim Kopacz
Amory, MS
Concord Park - 10am
TD: Keith Spotts
Sun, October 19Contact:
Tucson, AZ
Groves Park - 9:30am
TD: Ben Vosper
Hays, KS
Frontier Park - 11am
TD: Scott Haynes
Monterrey, Mexico
Parque Rufino Tamayo - 10am
TD: Tim Emmott
Denton, TX
Northlakes Park - 10am
TD: Ruben Galindo
Huntington, WV
Rotary Park - 11am
TD: Jim Roberts
Big Rapids, MI
Northend Riverside Park - 1pm
TD: Leonard Johnson
Tiffin, OH
Hedges-Boyer Park - 1pm
TD: Ryan "Ryno" Shirley
Sat, October 25Contact:
Aurora, IL
Jericho Lake - 11am
TD: Scott Pitner
Rapid City, SD
Jackson Park - 10am
TD: John Anderson
Carbondale, IL
SIUC Campus - 2pm
TD: Rob Whitt
Canonsburg, PA
North Strabane Township Municipal Park - 1pm
TD: Mike Conway
Petaluma, CA
Luchessi Park - 9:30am
TD: Lou Rethelford
Missouri City, TX
Community Park - 9am
TD: Matthew Petre
Dover, OH
Deis Hill Park - 1pm
TD: Greg Marsh
Black Mountain, NC
Black Mtn Rec Park - 11am
TD: Chris Tuten
Salisbury, NC
Kelsey Scott Park - 10am
TD: Phuoc "Pete" Nguyen
Reeve, WI
Reeve Park - 2pm
TD: Steve Kinde
Lewiston, NY
Joseph Davis State Park - 10am
TD: Nick Schmitt
Selma, OR
Lake Selmac - 10am
TD: Nathan Baker
Birmingham, AL
George Ward Park - 10am
TD: Tom Monroe
Eastville, VA
Indiantown Park - 11am
Juniors only event
TD: Roy O. Ballard
Sun, October 26Contact:
Kahului, HI
Keaupulani Park - 10am
TD: Jeremy Dowdy
Dayton, OH
Belmont Park - 5:30pm
TD: Dan Rosenthal
Boise, ID
Ann Morrison Park - noon
TD: Barry Sherman
Birmingham, AL
George Ward Park - 10am
TD: Tom Monroe
Tue, October 28Contact:
Nanaimo, BC
Bowen Park - 5:30pm
TD: Mark Hoskins
Sat, November 1Contact:
Brantford, ON
Mohawk Park - 10am
TD: Dwayne Bereziuk


Thanks Ace Racers! Be sure to join us again next year.


  


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