2014 Ozgolf Champs

[ddasey]

Now this year is done and dusted.

When & where ??

:mrgreen:

[peter_rs]

I think shavey needs a few days

[sms316]

If only ddasey was as quick over the ball as he was to start this thread.

[ddasey]

If only ddasey was as quick over the ball as he was to start this thread.

a**hole.

:lol:

[goughy]

As good as shavey had done us for many years now, does anyone else have contacts that could arrange something like this? Maybe he wouldn't mind having a break from the responsibility and consequences of an event like this? Maybe he'd like a year of not having to worry that things go ok and that nothing gets stuffed up in some way?

I mean, I'd go with whatever he could sort out in a heartbeat. He has looked after us, and particularly me, many times now. I think he deserves a year of just turning up with nothing else to think of but golf and partying.

[PeteyD]

We counted Waggles. Much improved effort from DDasey.

[AndyP]

I think he deserves a year of just turning up with nothing else to think of but golf and partying.He could do that if he does the initial queries through contacts, then hands it off to others to do all of the organising. That's how it should happen.

[goughy]

But when he's associated with the venues he'll always have a monkey on his back.

[sms316]

We counted Waggles. Much improved effort from DDasey. Good to hear. That shit has OCD written all over it.

[timah!]

Why do we need 'contacts'?
The Vic and WA champs have shown that cost doesn't determine turnout. Part if the appeal surely has to be playing quality and 'out of the norm' courses - St Andrews Beach, Moonah, Royal Melb.
We get good numbers, we should be able to be smart about where we go.
Cairns or Bonville should be considered. Hell, we know that Royal Pines is going to be in cracking condition each October, accom on site etc.

[sms316]

I know that this discussion has taken place before, but is there a reason why the Qld Champs shouldn't move to June/July/August?

[Captain Nemo]

I vote S.A

[goughy]

I know that this discussion has taken place before, but is there a reason why the Qld Champs shouldn't move to June/July/August?

Wouldn't that be the better time if it went to cairns for instance?

[sms316]

Wouldn't that be the better time if it went to cairns for instance? For sure, but it isn't like coastal SEQ really gets cold anyway.

[Daves]

I think he was referring to the rainy season, more than the temperature.

[golfbound]

you could always have it in bali with us next year then it would be 100% tax deducible lol

Amputee & social golf championships

open to everyone
www.amputeegolfchampionships.com.au

otherwise SA would be a nice place to hold it

[sms316]

I think he was referring to the rainy season, more than the temperature. Either or. Either way it reduces risk of needing an ark.

[Marto65]

Capricorn Iwasaki anyone?

[PeteyD]

Is that still there?

[Captain Nemo]

I heard Tenterfield is the place to be, and there's a guy there itching to host us!
:lol:

[Dotty]

I vote for Cairns.

Purely to meet Solarman.

[LeftyHoges]

I heard Tenterfield is the place to be, and there's a guy there itching to host us!
:lol:

There won't be any NTP's on offer though.

;-)

[Captain Nemo]

There won't be any NTP's on offer though.

;-)

Hahahaha, well just do like fri, throw $10 in each...

[Ferrins]

I know that this discussion has taken place before, but is there a reason why the Qld Champs shouldn't move to June/July/August? 1st week in January would be better.

[Grunt]

Cairns. Where else could the NAGA champs be. We need to see if Bob or I is the true naga.

[dc68]

October long weekend.imagine the banter sitting around watching the GF on the Sunday night!!!!!

[markTHEblake]

Host it in Cairns 1-3 August. All comp rounds and the Pins will be in easy spots..

[PeteyD]

October long weekend.imagine the banter sitting around watching the GF on the Sunday night!!!!!

That sounds like a great idea!

[Waddzy]

October long weekend.imagine the banter sitting around watching the GF on the Sunday night!!!!! +1 with the public holiday moved to Monday now also makes it easy.

[Lobsta]

Coffs Harbour. BIG, Coffs, Sawtell. And a smattering of 9 holers for warmup?

[AndyP]

Why would the Qld Champs go that deep into NSW?

[PeteyD]

I liked having it on the GC again.

Strong rumours about Kooralbyn reopening ... could be a go as well.

[Captain Nemo]

Mt Isa, home of the Shark, and Rafter, seems neutral?

[timah!]

There's a crazy part of me that would love to have it out at Alice Springs...

[Courty]

I loved Lakelands. 36 holes there would be sweet!

[LeftyHoges]

I loved Lakelands. 36 holes there would be sweet!

Nope.

[Courty]

Nope.

:lol:

[BroKar]

october long weekend would be absolutely awesome!

[PeteyD]

I loved Lakelands. 36 holes there would be sweet!


Nope.


:lol:

Bwahahaha. You should try some of the other courses up here Lefty.



october long weekend would be absolutely awesome!

I think so too!

[LeftyHoges]

Bwahahaha. You should try some of the other courses up here Lefty.

Mt Warren Park for 2014!

[PeteyD]

Mt Warren Park for 2014!

Sadly Popper is moving away and we will lose our valuable contact at the course ;)

[Lagerlover]

Mt Warren Park for 2014! I can get a good rate at the hills... Viva can do some magic at logan village....BYO swags and rumbos = no budget blow outs, and the bundy cans will offer free entertainment to the non rum boys and girls

[PeteyD]

Royal Pains was long enough thanks LL ;)

[Lagerlover]

Royal Pains was long enough thanks LL ;)

But Petey, the cart path rule will never apply. Only thing is they do take the shotgun start a bit literally.

[mrbluu]

I loved Lakelands. 36 holes there would be sweet!


Nope.

72 holes......

[mrbluu]

Maybe the pressure is getting to Shavey cos I think it made him sick!!!

[sms316]

Royal Pains was long enough thanks LL ;) Did you guys play 9 as a par 4 or 5?

[PeteyD]

4.

The course played quite long, into the wind was painful. 12 (I think 3 the way the PGA went) was almost 600m and straight into the wind.

[Vice MC]

Toowoomba. Sat night challenge being who can fish the most golf balls out of the pond @ middleridge ;)

Free breakfast @ Toowoomba Base hospital

[sms316]

4 Not really a birdie opportunity is it?

[PeteyD]

Not really a birdie opportunity is it?

Well for me it would be a well holed 5 iron ...

[Lagerlover]

This is somewhat hypocritical, but would have thought Emerald Lakes under lights would have been a 2013 must do.

[AndyP]

It was proposed early on, as a round after Royal Pines. There wasn't much interest considering all the other golf being played.

[Marto65]

October Long Weekend brings me conflict.

I only get so much Marto time ... these are two weekend where I do .... I don't want them to converge into one.

[dc68]

Did you guys play 9 as a par 4 or 5?

It was our 18th. We played it as a 5.

[PeteyD]

It was our 18th. We played it as a 5.

Ack my bad, got the 9s around the wrong way. The infamous duck killer hole.

[Lagerlover]

October Long Weekend brings me conflict.

I only get so much Marto time ....

I wish I could get more Marto time...

[Double D]

I know I'm new but definitely keen on next year, could Coolangatta/Tweed be an option? 2 great courses that differ from each other quite a bit, biiig clubhouse and a few other courses within driving distance. Close to GC airport too.

[Lagerlover]

I know I'm new but definitely keen on next year, could Coolangatta/Tweed be an option? 2 great courses that differ from each other quite a bit, biiig clubhouse and a few other courses within driving distance. Close to GC airport too.

Some overweight hipster just suggested a Tenterfield overnighter as a practice run...jump on!!

[Double D]

Some overweight hipster just suggested a Tenterfield overnighter as a practice run...jump on!!

So you mean athlete?

[AndyP]

I know I'm new but definitely keen on next year, could Coolangatta/Tweed be an option? 2 great courses that differ from each other quite a bit, biiig clubhouse and a few other courses within driving distance. Close to GC airport too.
It doesn't work, because they can't host a group our size on the Saturday.

[Hux]

a**hole.

:lol:

True though

[goughy]

That will always be the issue with regular courses. Getting 35 to 55 on on a Saturday. The first two years of champs were at cooly tweed.

[Double D]

You guys are right despite 2 courses they would have enough senior citizens to fill them up.

[Hux]

Capricorn has been suggested before and discounted because too hard for cheap flights other capital cities. Shame as great complex.
Can I suggest that November as a month is dumb. It is seq storm season. You are always likely to get the same as this year.
Sept/oct is much better for dry weather.
The pacific harbour/Bribie combo works with good accommodation at course

[WBennett]

I vote for Cairns.

Purely to meet Solarman.

Come to Melbourne in February.

[IamViva]

logan city country club would be a good option, 27 holes to choose from and they don't mind the congestion after double booking. Great practice facility on site and plenty of caravan parks in driving distance. Also 'daisy chain park' in front of the course would be a great place for evening entertainment, draw back is that Rogues International closed many moons ago, Woodridge tavern could be an option?

please discuss

[PeteyD]

Don't think we will go back to bribie after the yellow tee debacle ... yes they said we should and yes we ignored that request.

I feel inclined towards long weekends. So thats First weekend in october, or second in June.

[goughy]

I'll bring a swag.

[Vice MC]

logan city country club would be a good option, 27 holes to choose from and they don't mind the congestion after double booking. Great practice facility on site and plenty of caravan parks in driving distance. Also 'daisy chain park' in front of the course would be a great place for evening entertainment, draw back is that Rogues International closed many moons ago, Woodridge tavern could be an option?

please discuss

Can we take golf clubs in the tavern)

[PeteyD]

Can we take golf clubs in the tavern)

If you leave them in the car you may never see them again.

[Lagerlover]

If you leave them in the car you may never see them again.

No cars Pete... It's the ultimate expression of wealth.

[matty]

I know that this discussion has taken place before, but is there a reason why the Qld Champs shouldn't move to June/July/August?

Nice one Shaun :lol: You forced my hand by 6 weeks.

I flagged this very thing with about half the field who attended the NSW champs. All bar two were in favour. The 2014 NSW champs with be held start of June next year. All booked and ready to go.

A few reasons, but the biggest one is that it gives more guys the opportunity to travel to other champs, including others coming from other states to play. I'm keen to get over to WA, then VIC in the next two seasons. It just splits the year up a bit.

It's easier for us to get on to courses, easier to get off work outside of the silly season. There is no winter champs which adds another level of difficulty in winning. We'll see how it goes and whether it becomes and stays the 'Winter Champs'.

I expect to see you there.

[markTHEblake]

I am not sure if NSW in winter is an attractive option!

[Captain Nemo]

Nice one Shaun :lol: You forced my hand by 6 weeks.

I flagged this very thing with about half the field who attended the NSW champs. All bar two were in favour. The 2014 NSW champs with be held start of June next year. All booked and ready to go.

A few reasons, but the biggest one is that it gives more guys the opportunity to travel to other champs, including others coming from other states to play. I'm keen to get over to WA, then VIC in the next two seasons. It just splits the year up a bit.

It's easier for us to get on to courses, easier to get off work outside of the silly season. There is no winter champs which adds another level of difficulty in winning. We'll see how it goes and whether it becomes and stays the 'Winter Champs'.

I expect to see you there.

Matty, we are a very accommodating state, unlike some others that just whinge and whine….

[Double D]

logan city country club would be a good option, 27 holes to choose from and they don't mind the congestion after double booking. Great practice facility on site and plenty of caravan parks in driving distance. Also 'daisy chain park' in front of the course would be a great place for evening entertainment, draw back is that Rogues International closed many moons ago, Woodridge tavern could be an option?

please discuss

Sorry to burst your bubble but Logan only hss 18 holes open at the moment!!

I have connections at Bribie GC!!

[matty]

I am not sure if NSW in winter is an attractive option!

You never disappoint. :lol:

[Grunt]

I am not sure if NSW in winter is an attractive option!

You finding it unattractive may see others find it attractive.

Thank you MTB

[markTHEblake]

Who said I found it unnattractive?

[Dotty]

Great initiative, Matty.

That saves a repeat of last year's problem, of waiting for the other states to confirm dates (and it is well past coring and pennant dates).

[sms316]

Nice one Shaun :lol: You forced my hand by 6 weeks.I flagged this very thing with about half the field who attended the NSW champs. All bar two were in favour. The 2014 NSW champs with be held start of June next year. All booked and ready to go.I expect to see you there. Not in Canberra or the Southern Highlands you won't!

[Dotty]

Not in Canberra or the Southern Highlands you won't!
What if we enticed you with Alisa Camplin?

[IamViva]

Matty, we are a very accommodating state, unlike some others that just whinge and whine….
yeah those Victorians can be overbearing

[sms316]

What if we enticed you with Alisa Camplin? 10 years was plenty! :lol:

[matty]

Not in Canberra or the Southern Highlands you won't!

Good. We'll be seeing you then!

[sms316]

Good. We'll be seeing you then! I'm interested but need a few more details mate.

[matty]

I'll put it all up in a few weeks.

[jeffblaz]

how about the following!

Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove Resort
Round 1. Sanctuary Cove The Palms
Round 2. Sanctuary Cove The Pines
Round 3. Links Hope Island

Twin Share with full buffet breakfast daily, 3 nights accommodation and the golf as above... $608 per person including everything (transfers to LHI as well)

I know a pommy guy who works there and can make it happen lol!

[jeffblaz]

just a note as well, someone mentioned moving it forward a month or so, probably not a bad idea to avoid storm season? and seriously if there is interest in my suggestion above would be happy to take the lead... give Shavey a break :D you can all get me fired instead... lol

[markTHEblake]

I know a pommy guy who works there and can make it happen lol!

Is this him?

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt82/skinnymojo69/5-0000000.jpg

[jeffblaz]

looks like me!

[Marto65]

how about the following!

Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove Resort
Round 1. Sanctuary Cove The Palms
Round 2. Sanctuary Cove The Pines
Round 3. Links Hope Island

Twin Share with full buffet breakfast daily, 3 nights accommodation and the golf as above... $608 per person including everything (transfers to LHI as well)

I know a pommy guy who works there and can make it happen lol!

I likee.

[Dotty]

just a note as well, someone mentioned moving it forward a month or so, probably not a bad idea to avoid storm season? and seriously if there is interest in my suggestion above would be happy to take the lead... give Shavey a break :D you can all get me fired instead... lol
Provided the greens aren't freshly cored, it sounds perfect.

[sms316]

Back tees @ SC Pines is fun.

[Steve57]

I likee.
+1

[PeteyD]

Awesome!

What dates available? October long weekend?

[Grunt]

Is the QLD long weekend the same as NSW? I thought it was different.

[PeteyD]

They changed it Grunt. Same weekend now.

[Grunt]

Only drama will be those travelling as flights will be tough to get as it is the last weekend of the NSW school holidays.

[Captain Nemo]

how about the following!

Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove Resort
Round 1. Sanctuary Cove The Palms
Round 2. Sanctuary Cove The Pines
Round 3. Links Hope Island

Twin Share with full buffet breakfast daily, 3 nights accommodation and the golf as above... $608 per person including everything (transfers to LHI as well)

I know a pommy guy who works there and can make it happen lol!

I really likee.......
How far up from Surfers is Sanctuary Cove?

[PeteyD]

think it is the same here.

[PeteyD]

I really likee.......
How far up from Surfers is Sanctuary Cove?

Near where the theme parks are, next to Hope Island. So a fair way out.

https://maps.google.com.au/maps?q=sanctuary+cove&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x6b91126c851a9c8f:0xbde7920365bf761e,Sanctu ary+Cove,+Hope+Island+QLD&gl=au&ei=qySNUqvNEImXigfU9IGoBA&ved=0CLcBELYD

[sms316]

Near where the theme parks are. So a fair way out. That's not necessarily a bad thing.

[PeteyD]

That's not necessarily a bad thing.

This is true.

Might need to do a trial run in say May ;)

[Captain Nemo]

Near where the theme parks are, next to Hope Island. So a fair way out.

https://maps.google.com.au/maps?q=sanctuary+cove&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x6b91126c851a9c8f:0xbde7920365bf761e,Sanctu ary+Cove,+Hope+Island+QLD&gl=au&ei=qySNUqvNEImXigfU9IGoBA&ved=0CLcBELYD

Prob even better for those bringing the family?

[PeteyD]

If theme parks are the family thing then yes. Although dreamworld is a bit tired these days.

[jeffblaz]

just a note i can probably arrange theme parks as well for those who wanted them... as for Surfers its actually not as far as you think... Runaway Bay is right next door to Sanctuary Cove/Hope Island, you have only got Labrador and Southport before you hit surfers, about 25 mins... flights in are easy as you can do Gold Coast or Brisbane, same distance to the resort either way roughly...

With dates I will check up on them now...

[PeteyD]

HarbourTown is close by.

[Captain Nemo]

If theme parks are the family thing then yes. Although dreamworld is a bit tired these days.

Yes, that's what I meant.
Took kids to sea world on Monday and they had a ball (6 & 4)....

[timah!]

I really likee. Like like Katy Perry like.

[PeteyD]

Seaworld is probably the best of them, particularly for ones that age.

[3Puttpete]

I am excite

[Waddzy]

when do deposits start? :D

[goughy]

Seaworld is probably the best of them, particularly for ones that age.

Actually, when we were down last year and did 3 of them, we all found wet and wild our favourite and the one we did multiple times. Was my first time there.

Granted we all like seaworld to. Kyan likes squirting me from the pirate ships.

[jeffblaz]

after more thought and checking dates for the long weekend in October, the good news is plenty of availability, the only thing I am waiting on is any news about any reno work that might be scheduled... anyway these are further thoughts...

3 nights accommodation - Friday 3rd October - Monday 6th October (Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove Resort)

Full Buffet Breakfast Daily.

Friday - Social Round - Links Hope Island - 1230pm Shotgun Start (gives time for anyone flying in)
Saturday - Championships Round 1 - Sanctuary Cove The Palms - 1 Tee Start from 10am
Saturday - International Buffet at Cove Cafe in the resort
Sunday - Championships Round 2 - Sanctuary Cove The Palms - 1 Tee Start from 730am
Sunday - BBQ Buffet Lunch & Presentations POst Golf
Monday - Optional Extra Round - Arundel Hills Golf & Country Club

All pricing below is based on twin share king or 2 x double beds, anyone wanting to bring families I can work something out for an interconnecting twin room with a king.


Package 1

3 Nights Accommodation
Welcome drinks - The Pool House (individual expense)
Full Buffet Breakfast Daily
International Buffet & Wine Buffet (Saturday Evening - Cove Cafe at the resort)
BBQ Lunch (at the Country Club post golf Sunday)
Links Hope Island
Sanctuary Cove The Palms
Sanctuary Cove The Pines
Arundel Hills Golf & Country Club
Return transfers to LHI & AHGCC
PRICE - $793 per person


Package 2

3 Nights Accommodation
Welcome drinks - The Pool House (individual expense)
Full Buffet Breakfast Daily
BBQ Lunch (at the Country Club post golf Sunday)
Links Hope Island
Sanctuary Cove The Palms
Sanctuary Cove The Pines
Return transfers to LHI
PRICE - $633 per person

In both cases for the Pines and Palms no transfers required as you can walk straight across the marina village car park to the country club where carts will be setup for both days.

Just thinking out loud but pricing is pretty much spot on... the only downside is green fees for people not wishing to stay will have to be worked out as all pricing is based around our Stay and Play packages.

Any feedback is welcome...

If anyone wants to check out the resort we have a relatively new microsite which looks pretty cool. Check out the link below

http://www.intercontinentalsanctuarycove.com/

[mike]

Sounds excellent blaz

[mike]

Is this him?http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt82/skinnymojo69/5-0000000.jpg Haha. Dead ringer.

[jeffblaz]

Package 3 - All golf

Links Hope Island
Sanctuary Cove The Palms
Sanctuary Cove The Pines
Arundel Hills Golf & Country Club
PRICE - $420 per person


Package 4 - Championships Golf only

Sanctuary Cove The Palms
Sanctuary Cove The Pines
PRICE - $245 per person


Package 5 - 3 days golf inc LHI

Links Hope Island
Sanctuary Cove The Palms
Sanctuary Cove The Pines
PRICE - $345 per person


Package 6 - 3 days golf inc AHGCC

Sanctuary Cove The Palms
Sanctuary Cove The Pines
Arundel Hills Golf & Country Club
PRICE - $320 per person

there you go you can start a 2014 thread now lol!!!

[Lobsta]

I am excite!

[PeteyD]

You have outdone yourself Blaz Alexie ;).

[goughy]

An option for those of us who can only make the two champs days, including 2 nights accom (friday and saturday nights). Is there a caravan park near by ;) ;)

[Daves]

An option for those of us who can only make the two champs days, including 2 nights accom (friday and saturday nights). Is there a caravan park near by ;) ;)

You might be able to book Popper's backyard Winabago for the weekend. It is only about 20 minutes away!

[KristianJ]

You might be able to book Popper's backyard Winabago for the weekend. It is only about 20 minutes away! I rate it at least 3.5 stars.

[timah!]

Are we locked in for those prices on those particular dates?

[Captain Nemo]

Blaz, throw up some prices for family rooms when you get a spare second,, and is there option for suites, ie with a kitchenette etc?

[jeffblaz]

Dates are good and happy to get all this happening if the group wants to go ahead... just waiting on any reno info from those dates but i would guess they wouldnt be doing anything on or before the long weekend.


Package 7

2 Nights Accommodation
Welcome drinks - The Pool House (individual expense)
Full Buffet Breakfast Daily
International Buffet & Wine Buffet (Saturday Evening - Cove Cafe at the resort)
BBQ Lunch (at the Country Club post golf Sunday)
Sanctuary Cove The Palms
Sanctuary Cove The Pines
PRICE - $500 per person

[jeffblaz]

Blaz, throw up some prices for family rooms when you get a spare second,, and is there option for suites, ie with a kitchenette etc?

hey mate we dont have any suites with kitchenette... anyone wanting an interconnecting twin room with 2 x double beds it will be $209 per night extra... anyone with small children a rollaway bed can be organised in the current packages for an extra $45 per night, the king rooms are quite big and can accommodate... another option is our Queenslander suites that has a lounge area with foldout bed and extra rollaway can be brought in. This would cost $175 per night on top of above packages...

[Captain Nemo]

Thanks mate, decision made I'll leave them at home!
:lol:

[sms316]

Thanks mate, decision made I'll leave them at home!:lol: The only decision! #drivesbeforewives

[Captain Nemo]

The only decision! #drivesbeforewives

;)
But she's my CFO, so sometimes.........

[timah!]

Dates are good and happy to get all this happening if the group wants to go ahead... just waiting on any reno info from those dates but i would guess they wouldnt be doing anything on or before the long weekend.

What other dates might be available?

[Vice MC]

Like!

[Lobsta]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/21/ujymytuj.jpg

[markTHEblake]

You have outdone yourself Blaz Alexie ;). It's Jerzei

[Lagerlover]

Classic television...

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nu3McjajsNE&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dnu3McjajsNE

[mrbluu]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/21/ujymytuj.jpg
:thumbup:

[BroKar]

Only change I suggest is Sunday tee time from 930 ish,

[jeffblaz]

the only issue is extremely limited availability at The Pines over the weekend... if we want to have the champs rounds at Sanctuary Cove this is the only time that works...

[PeteyD]

Just checking Sundays round is at the Pines?

7:30 will be fine, just get in the last groups ;)

[timah!]

the only issue is extremely limited availability at The Pines over the weekend... if we want to have the champs rounds at Sanctuary Cove this is the only time that works...

Really? ****. I'm out already.

[jeffblaz]

As Pete says just go in a later group which will be around the 820 mark... its the only early start im suggesting

[jeffblaz]

Yes Pete Sunday at the Pines...

[timah!]

Sorry, I was meaning the dates.

[backintheswing]

If we do that weekend, can we have a room/ projector screen to watch the NRL Grand final on Sunday night.

Actually, broncos will most likely be in the GF, so might have to go in light pencil.

[jeffblaz]

a room would be very easy to organise.... just ideas at this stage anyway :D

[Lobsta]

just ideas at this stage anyway :D

The hell it is!! I've already paid my deposit!

[Dotty]

The hell it is!! I've already paid my deposit!
Is that a euphenism?

[Hux]

Blaz

My only suggestion would be a package that is Friday and Saturday night with golf Friday, Sat & Sun. I will be a good boy and go home for one day of the long weekend but I will not miss out on Hope Island again and its been probably 25 years since my last visit to the Pines so love the suggestion of courses.

[Marto65]

Cajun prawns and bacon for the champs dinner.

[Hux]

Cajun prawns and bacon for the champs dinner.

Woo hoo it just gets better - Marto is shouting everyone dinner as well!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lagerlover]

a room would be very easy to organise..D

for WHATEVER we want?

....maybe we can make out I run a petting zoo

[Marto65]

Woo hoo it just gets better - Marto is shouting everyone dinner as well!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yep, for the former champs. I can't see your name on the trophy.

[Ferrins]

Anyone wants a belt on the Pines prior to the day then let me know.

[Daves]

Dinner at Georges would be sensational.

[Marto65]

Yep, for the former champs. I can't see your name on the trophy. in fact, there are a few names on here that would probably prefer if the poo chute was left in the prawns too.

[Lagerlover]

Dinner at Georges would be sensational. Put me down for a barouti...I'll bring the kids so they can throw the scraps over the boardwalk into the boats.

[Lucasto23]

My parents holiday place at paradise point maybe a good option for this :)

[Double D]

Put me down for a barouti...I'll bring the kids so they can throw the scraps over the boardwalk into the boats.

Mmmmm Barouti...looks like you chose where I'm eating dinner tomorrow night LL!

[PeteyD]

My parents holiday place at paradise point maybe a good option for this :)

I grew up with a holiday house there. Was a bit different in those days though!

[Lucasto23]

It was a late addition to the family portfolio ;) problem is kiwis always rent the thing out so haven't been there in ages

[jeffblaz]

guys at the end of the day any type of package can be put together. I will cover all options once this is official and the general consensus is that this is happening for 2014... just quietly I have already locked in the golf :D in anticipation of it going a head...

[timah!]

G'day Jeff,

Are we still ok for these dates and package and so on? Is there anything we need to do?

[peter_rs]

This did come up at the vic champs

[AndyP]

I think someone needs to put their hand up and be the organiser like Lefty is for Vic.

Shavey performed the andigold role at Qld Champs and without an overall organiser, I felt some things were missed to make the weekend as good as it can be.

[peter_rs]

Yes and no

Lefty does a great job but it must stress him

Spreading the load is a good

Out of interest what was missed at the last qld champs?

[timah!]

A couple of us have put our hands up to do the organising this year.

[PeteyD]

Lets get this puppy rolling.

[AndyP]

Yes and no

Lefty does a great job but it must stress him

Spreading the load is a good
Lefty could still let some things go, but it's his baby, so maybe he is reluctant to delegate all things.


Out of interest what was missed at the last qld champs?Shavey organised the golf, accommodation and Friday night activities. That's a lot for one person, and could easily be spread amongst other people, even if the one person like Blaz, was the initial contact. The prize allocation beforehand, and working out prizes after the round seemed to get missed, and fell on me. The trophies of Monsta's at Vic Champs is a great touch.
There was no predetermined MC for the games.

I just think it needs someone to coordinate everything that is needed for a successful Champs, with help from the committee, which doesn't mean they have to do the organisation of it. This is something that I have done in some other years.


A couple of us have put our hands up to do the organising this year.Blaz and you? Are there others? Permissions can be set up for the Champs committee forum area.

[timah!]

Blaz and you? Are there others? Permissions can be set up for the Champs committee forum area.

And THE champ.
I'll start sending some Pm's around and will get back to you about an area.

[shazza_rs]

Happy to help where I can.

[JADO75]

When are you guys having your Champs?

[timah!]

Looking at October at this stage Jado...

[JADO75]

Cheers T

[jeffblaz]

i'm still happy to help guys... i can set a package(s) up get all the golf locked in and people could just book their package directly at their own leisure... rooms would be subject to availability which would promote players to book nice and early or risk missing out... that takes any heat off me, wont effect golf bookings as they will already be locked in...

[jeffblaz]

ok just an update people! i will pull all the packages together this week. the plan i have is to have our own booking page through the resort for anyone wanting the golf/accommodation package and my bank details for golf only... this way rooms etc are subject to availability and will release closer to the date if they are not taken. I will put pricing up for Single and Twin/King share, the accommodation/golf package will be much better value as i can do better pricing with stay and play as such...

Watch this space.

[jeffblaz]

on that note any chance we can have a QLD Champs 2014 forum setup?

[timah!]

on that note any chance we can have a QLD Champs 2014 forum setup?

I'll set it up tonight.

[Shreko]

how about the following!

Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove Resort
Round 1. Sanctuary Cove The Palms
Round 2. Sanctuary Cove The Pines
Round 3. Links Hope Island

Twin Share with full buffet breakfast daily, 3 nights accommodation and the golf as above... $608 per person including everything (transfers to LHI as well)

I know a pommy guy who works there and can make it happen lol!

Any news on costs? still $608

[timah!]

We're expecting a final confirmation on Monday. Hopefully with confirmation of a function room for Sunday night (GF night).

[jeffblaz]

hey guys sorry had a massive few weeks at work. will try and knock all this over asap...

[CanuckDownUnder]

Great local. I'm in if I'm in town

[jeffblaz]

guys apologies will get this sorted.