Pahoa Village Disc Golf Course

12/10/2013

After a lengthy pause, we recently received contact from the Park's Committee Chairperson that "we were right" regarding Puna Community Development Plan issues, and in addition we hear that $20 million is being appropriated for the Park via the Finance Committee so as to support Community Surveys and mandates in the implementation of the PCDP!
It's a great opportunity for all involved to respec(t) the intent of the many previous generations that protected numerous trees and areas of the site; and to still include the Community access and enjoyment according to the wishes and intent of the original donors, and according to the current survey results and mandates outlined in the PCDP!

"E Hui Hou" (Together Forward!)

Here's a 'Blast From Da Past'!..and a little History of 'Tha Sport'!
SHAKAZ an' ALOHAZ to ALL!
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This Flashback Friday's retro picture is of the DGA inner chains invention.

DGA released this design to meet the need for increased stopping power for small heavier discs. This DGA patented invention first made an appearance on disc golf courses in the mid 1980's. Prior to this inner chain invention disc golf baskets only had one set of outer chains.

A single set of outer chains worked great for Frisbees and Ultrastars, but it was clear to Ed that disc golf was evolving away from large, lightweight Frisbees to smaller and heavier discs.

The use of additional inner chains allowed people to not only play with the larger light weight discs but also provided a means for deflecting and absorbing the additional energy for the new small high velocity disc golf specific discs. Today the same design has stood the test of time and can be found on almost every permanent basket made.

10/03/2012

Cultural Impact Assessments and Ground Surveys are ongoing, as the Puna Community Development Planning Process continues. Under request from the Steering Committee Chair, and in cooperation with the Parks and Design Working Groups of the PCDP, we're still working relentlessly to protect and preserve the unique cultural history of the site, incorporate nature/hiking and historical trails and other Community Park facilities, including a premier World Class Disc Golf Course!
Pahoa Aloha!
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08/22/2012

Beautiful Jackson Chameleon found on property!
Not native. We've heard these were introduced to Puna district around 15-20 years ago, and are proliferating.
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08/09/2012

We are really encouraged after this week's informative meetings with Parks Group, Design Group, Local Journalists, Steering Committe, and more. After some really nice jaunts in the Park with various members of these groups identifying possible cultural and/or unique areas of interest, and so as to continue long-term community preservation and enjoyment of the space protected for generations previous, PVDGC is sharing some documentation that we gathered over the last year...with more 'documents' to follow. Many are realizing through action and vocal support how well Disc Golf ties into local demographics, and scope and goals of the PCDP to provide healthy inexpensive activities for ALL ages; How it easily coordinates with Community Gardens, Picnic/Relaxation Areas, and other recreational activities; How 'green' and ecologically oriented the Sport is; How it will provide year-round tourism stream...and MORE!
We can't do all this alone, so we REALLY appreciate all the public effort and info provided by so many members of the community to preserve and enhance what was culturally protected or significant over previous generations....along with the many participants and supporters locally and abroad here in fb.
Many hands make a big job small!
E Hui Hou
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Related Imagery and Documentation -
http://db33.com/hdg/pahoadg/photos

07/27/2012

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Meetings, Mapping, Planning, Coordination, Presentations..whew!
Hawaii Disc Golf, Malama I Ka A'ina, The Pahoa Community Development Plan Steering Commitee and Design Groups continue in the design and implementation of the development of new infrastructure, combined with preservation of the culture and character of DownTown Pahoa, surrounding areas, and designated Park space.
We are heartened and encouraged by all the positive feedback, many offers of assistance, and tremendous Community Support.
Hawaii is starting to spread its wings...and the DG Word!
Aloha Friday!

06/22/2012

PVDGC is soaring along! The enthusiasm, support and Aloha extended and expressed for our overlapping positions on both, the 'Pahoa Village Design Working Group', and 'Malama I Ka Aina Working Group(responsible for designated/dedicated Park space)' is very encouraging for Pahoa Village...and the Sport! Daily/Weekly meetings, coordination and planning with various County, State, Community and Sponsor Representatives continue, with Sidewalks/Safety of Pahoa and Development of the Park being the prime and immediate focus. The Park, with it's many hard packed industrial graded roads that already meet A.D.A. slope requirements, spreading to various areas of the planned town centerscape, is something that can inexpensively and quickly be converted and given back to the Community! For the sake of $$ and time, it appears this would also coordinate beautifully with the discussed new Sports Complex on above flat lands, on the other side of planned village centerscape, and with the proposed water-features down low in the Park. We are glad to be a part of this whole Community effort, and to provide maps, photos and info related to current park space, land topo, previously protected features, and existing species. We send Many Mahalos and Alohas to ALL who have helped and are helping move Pahoa into the future!
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Looking onto DownTown Pahoa Villlage from Ball Fields. DG Course area is located above Ball Fields. Community/Activities/Senior Center at far right edge of photo; Newly restored Akebono Theater (The State's oldest theater) is Green/White building with red roof; White building center under three Monkey Pod trees is old Fire Station, soon to be renovated as part of Community Center. Olympic Pool out of photo on left.

05/25/2012

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Tha Process...
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http://db33.com/hdg/pahoaDG/prtc-flow-chart.pdf

03/17/2012

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It was really cool to check-out some old school drop-ins, ollies, kick-flips, grinds and copin' at a recent sk8 competition in the park!..and it brought back many good memories of days gone by!
Today's tricks are tougher than they used to be...and I'm not...
so I think I'll stick with DG!
SK8 and DG FREE!...or die tryin'!
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03/16/2012

Here's a screen-shot of Hole 10 in Google Earth...from a semi 3d or 3/4 perspective. This not final...and the terrain has been exaggerated via GoogleEarth so as to visually depict the topography/elevations.

Nice long hole with blind up-over the hill and around the corner anheizer to get home. "May" have mandatory to completely avoid 3 tree big trees in crook of path, as this is planned to be a relaxation/rest area.

This was acheived and you too can change the terrain settings in your own copy of the file located at http://db33.com/hdg/pahoadg by going to :Tools>Options>ElevationExaggeration, and setting the value to 3(max).

Hold the middle mouse button down to spin around and change perspective.

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01/30/2012

sends Aloha and Congratulations to David "Kirk" Reisner for receiving Hawaii Disc Golf's 2011 "Aloha Award For Excellence In Sportsmanship". He's been with us since the beginning of trekking and survey, many times leading the way!...bringing hand and power tools, and a powerful positive Spirit!
SHOOTZ!...GRATS BRAH!
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is proud to announce the presentation of the "2011 Aloha Award for Excellence In Sportsmanship" to David "Kirk" Reisner!!! Despite the local DG politics, Kirk has helped set a new standard out here as he represents the Sport in an all inclusive presence. His enthusiasm, hard work, and money out of his own pocket in construction of 18 "Clank 'Em" Targets has demonstrated a new DG presence in the islands...and for the first time since arriving in 1999, it "feels" like we are playing REAL Disc Golf on a weekly basis! Throughout it all, he has remained neutral, participated and assisted many TDs and their endeavors, has given much time and energy to everyone in the sport...and this laser etched mini-disc is just a SMALL token of our deep and sincere appreciation. Mahalos Kirk!