2021-04-04 Postponed

We apologize for being quiet for a long time and not posting any updates as to what is happening with this year’s BC Open. The first thing to mention is that we have extended the full refund date for our event until at least July 10, 2020. 

Although we were hopeful that the BC Open could still run in July as originally planned, it has become very clear that holding the BC Open in July will likely not be permitted based on the current regional guidelines. It is however encouraging that many disc golf courses including Raptors Knoll are once again open for casual play with social distancing expectations in place.

After much discussion with the Township of Langley, British Columbia Disc Sport Society, Fraser Health Authority and multiple other organizations, we are feeling positive that we will still be able to hold the BC Open later this year and have moved our focus to September, hopefully with September 18, 2020 as our new date.

This date has not yet been officially approved by our Provincial PDGA coordinator as we still do need to go through the steps outlined by the PDGA on May 14th to have our event officially sanctioned for the new date and this requires the region to issue directives that allow organized competitive sporting events including disc golf to resume. 

As an exciting aside to the above information Raptors Knoll Disc Golf Course has never looked better and hundreds more hours of work have been done to the course since last year. If you thought it was great before, you will be amazed this time around as to what has been done.

We will update as we have more information. Wishing that this message finds everyone safe and healthy.

Yours Truly,

BC Open Team

Thank you to all of you who have registered for the BC Open 2020. We are pleased to announce the following:

Capacity:

We are very excited that registration filled up in less than one week.  To accommodate those on our waitlist and a few more registrants, we are expanding the field to 276 players. As a result of the strong relationship between the Jackman Wetlands Disc Golf Society and the Township of Langley, a second temporary course will be created on the same property just for the BC Open 2020. We will be building tee pads (likely platforms with artificial turf, but we are exploring other options) for this course which will feature 18 portable Innova PRO 28 baskets.

Schedule:

All players will be playing one round per day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  Of the three rounds, every division will play Raptors Knoll twice, and once on the new Wetlands Course currently being developed specifically for the BC Open 2020. The draft format is tee-times for all divisions on Hole 1 of each course. More information on when and who tees where on which day will be available much closer to the event.

The new Wetlands Course will only be available for practice rounds on July 9th. Any practicing in that area of the property prior to this date will result in disqualification and more importantly, the likelihood of the Wetlands Course being pulled. Could you imagine the consequences of this happening a day or two prior to the BC Open 2020? Please respect this restriction!

Event Coverage:

We are very excited to announce that Cory Murrell and Coast Central Disc Golf will once again be back in British Columbia to film the MPO feature/lead cards.  We considered filming the BC Open 2019 but decided it would be best to wait one more year to allow Raptors Knolls to mature a bit more to make filming on it even better.

Camping:

We are trying to secure some camping options (all “DRY” camping). However, please do not count on this. If we can secure something we will announce the details as soon as feasible.

For today, that is all. Hopefully more announcements coming soon with respect to sponsors who are getting involved in this event!

We have taken the first steps once again hold the BC Open for 2020. Our event has been added to the A Tier list and the timing looks good to possibly attract a few touring pros this year. With Beaver State on Jun 26-28,  DGPT - Portland Open July 3-5 and then BC Open July 10-12 the timing couldn't be better for people to keep heading north!

As with any large event we are looking for sponsors and volunteers to make it even better this year If you know of anyone that would like to be involved we would love to speak to them Please get them to contact us at the link below.

1. Will I be playing from the same tee pads all 3 days?

Yes each Division will be playing from the same tee pads Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

2. Will the Basket locations be changed during the tournament?

No the Baskets will remain in the same position for the whole weekend.

3. If I can't make check in on Thursday how do I check in.

If you can't make Thursday  please show up at least 30 min before your posted tee time to Check in.

4. Where is check in ?

You can check in at Raptors knoll Disc Golf park at tournament central near the Ace Runners Tents.

5. When is the players meeting?

We have created a digital players meeting that can be watched at https://youtu.be/eAiMhkeYvdQ

6. Can you step on the front of the Tee Pads?  

You must release your throw before stepping on the painted front 2 feet of the tee pad.

7. Where will our score cards be.

There will be a starter at your starting hole that will provide you with your scorecards.

Thank you for registering for the 2019 BC Open.  We apologize for taking so long to send out an update about BC Open but we have been busy finishing the new Raptors Knoll Disc Golf Park. With just over 2 weeks to go the course is looking wonderful with all our major projects now complete and we are just finishing up some final tasks including the tee signs.  The signs are being printed now and should be installed just in time for BC Open. 

Many registrants have asked for information regarding which tee pads and pin placements they will be playing.  To keep it fair for all participants, we will not be releasing the official tournament map until June 28, one week prior to the tournament.  At this time the course will be adjusted to the tournament layout.  

When we release the official tournament map, we will also do an online course review going over the details of the course – Out of Bounds, Hazards, Mandos, drop zones, etc. 

A reminder that 7:00 a.m. on June 21, 2019 is the cancellation deadline for a full refund and 7:00 a.m. on June 28 is the cancellation deadline for a 50% refund.

There is currently only one permanent washroom facility on site at Raptors Knoll (pit toilet style) located close to hole 6’s teepads.  For the BC Open, porta potties will be available at various locations on site.

There is no running water on site so please bring lots of water with you. We will be providing limited water to help keep our players hydrated during the tournament rounds.

For our out of town players, most amenities (lodging, restaurants, and groceries) are located within 5 minutes of the course in Aldergrove.

This is no onsite camping and the Park Gates open at dawn and close at dusk. 

We look forward to seeing you all in July.

Yours Truly,

John Gould-Thorpe