I was planning on bringing one

We would also need water coolers if anyone can bring them. Harbin gets hot!

Craig, there's a park grill at the shelter. You'd have to provide everything else.

How's that work. Buy stuff with my money, sell whatever to get my money back then rest goes to the PIG.

Hello. I'm new to this sport (2 months) and my skills are a bit sad at times. I was just wondering if a "course challenge" like this is what I need to get my feet wet, or is the atmosphere to serious for me?

not to mention you'll get to play with experienced players in the am round, very helpful with a good group of people

From the PDGA rules... "Mini marker discs shall be used to mark a player’s lie as required by these rules. Mini marker discs must have a diameter of between 7 and 15 centimeters and a height not exceeding 3 centimeters."

They're technically not needed for a course challenge but it's definitely a good idea. You can probably borrow one from someone on your card, or you might be able to purchase one at the shelter. Some people even suggest using an old CD if you don't have a mini.

Also, there's not much (if any?) OB at harbin, so not much to worry about there. I'm always glad to see new players at course challenges.

Thanks for the quick reply, discgolfkid.

So I might be able to buy one at the event? That would be good. If not, I'll try to bring a cd in case I can't borrow one. Thanks for the advice.

As far as OB, I was trying to look at the rules, and I think I generally play within most of the rules (I don't know all the technicalities, of course), except OB. My friends and I just throw from wherever the disc lands. I've heard that tree/weed areas can often be considered OB. We usually just go into the forested area and make what we consider to be a legal throw from wherever we find the disc (or directly below it if it ends up stuck on some branches... although I assume that might be illegal as well).

So, are the little patches of wooded area next to some of the Harbin holes considered OB? Or can you go in and make a legal toss out of there? I ask because I fully expect to end up in at least 2 wooded areas... oh wait, 2 rounds... at least 4 wooded areas during the CC (if I can make it).

The woods are not OB, which means you have to mark your lie and take the best shot you can no matter how deep in the woods you are. As for being stuck in a branch, the TD has the option to declare whether or not the 2 meter rule in effect (it usually is not.) If it the 2 meter rule is not in effect, it means that you do not receive a penalty stroke for any disc stuck over 2 meters, you simply mark directly below it and play it from there. Prior to 2006, I believe, the 2 meter rule was a permanent rule, but since then it has been changed to make it the TD's choice.

Minis are used to mark where the disc lands (your lie). You just place it on the edge of your disc between your disc and the basket. Then you use your mini as your mark for where to stand on any shots after your drive from the tee. You will see once you get out to the course, and don't worry everyone, is really friendly and helpful. Course challenges are usually pretty laid back and they are a great learning experience for new players and a nice easy step up into the tournament atmosphere.

As far as getting a mini, I am sure lots of people will have extras. I will try and bring a few extra along in case anyone needs one.

Thanks Dan.

I'll be bringing my basket in case it is needed. I won't be able to play because I pulled something in my back this week so I'll probably spot discs on C if that position isn't already taken.