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Down South Sling Tournament 2
Mar 22nd, 2025 at 7:14pm
 
Channing announced the dates for the 2nd Down South Sling Tournament.  It will be the same time as last year.  The dates are May 2 - 4.  You don't need to be there for all three days.  More details on each day are below.

Location: This is not determined 100%, but that won't change anything else.  We'll either be at the same park as last year (Baldwin Park).  Or we may end up slinging in the areas surrounding the hotel.

Hotel: Cypress Bayou Casino Hotel, 832 Martin Luther King Rd, Charenton, LA 70523.  This is about 7 miles north of the hotel we stayed in last year.
     IMPORTANT: Channing is trying to reserve the rooms together for a better rate.  If you're coming, contact him about a room, channing@practicalparacord.com.

Travel: If you're flying in, don't go to New Orleans (unless you want to for some reason).  It's far away and you'll have to deal with the traffic of New Orleans.  Fly into the Lafayette airport.  It's less than an hour away.

Games: This year the games will be the same but with some small adjustments.
  • 15 meters (men) / 13 meters (women/children) - Tennis balls
  • 20 meters (men) / 15 meters (women/children) - Baseballs or projectile of your choice
  • Speed Round (1 minute) - 13 meters (men) / 10 meters (women/children)
  • Sling golf - Same idea as last year but more holes
  • Distance Slinging - Channing is trying to get us a spot to use baseballs.  There was also talk about possibly limiting the length of the sling (because of using baseballs).  If a certain length sling is required, there will be slings there for everyone to use.  A max length of 50 inches (full length) / 25 inches (half length) was mentioned, but not 100%.

General Schedule:

Friday - This day is optional.  We'll be slinging and testing out the games like last year.  It's a blast!  Not required, but a fun day to be there and hang out with everyone.

Saturday - All games will be played on Saturday.  We'll start at 10:00.  We'll also be getting a crayfish meal for lunch like last year!

Sunday - Trophies will be handed out in the morning.  We'll try to do this early for anyone who has to head back home.  For anyone hanging around on Sunday, there will be more slinging and whatever else we get into.  There's a golf course nearby.  Channing is going to ask about us doing some legit sling golf on the course.  No idea if they'll allow it or not.

Costs:
Hotel - If you get the hotel through Channing, he said it will be $100 per night.  A little more expensive than last year, but it should be a nicer place.
Registration - $25 for T-shirt and participation in the Down South Sling Tournament.
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Re: Down South Sling Tournament 2
Reply #1 - Mar 22nd, 2025 at 7:19pm
 
Other than in the OL163 video, did he announce anywhere else?
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Reply #2 - Mar 22nd, 2025 at 7:46pm
 
Not that I know of.  That's where I saw it.
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Reply #3 - Mar 22nd, 2025 at 7:56pm
 
Oh noooooooooooooo tragedy! The one weekend this year I've already got travel plans Cry

Have a ton of fun for me, I'll see you all at worlds!
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Reply #4 - Mar 22nd, 2025 at 10:58pm
 
That sucks.  Would have been awesome to meet you.  Maybe in Ibiza!

I'm actually not 100% certain yet.  I definitely want to get down there again.  I need to look at the work schedule on Monday.  Then look at flights, finances, etc.
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Reply #5 - Mar 23rd, 2025 at 9:29pm
 
Yeah I was looking forward to meeting you all finally! And I'm not even far off(florida) so I was planning to drive up a little early, maybe help set up and bring some supplies(extra tennis balls and such). Next year I guess!
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Reply #6 - Mar 28th, 2025 at 11:56am
 
Wahhhhh Channing posted the full video from last year and my regret is increasing daily!

Looks like it was a blast, I gotta make sure to keep my calendar free next year.

https://youtu.be/XOjZCNt00WE
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Reply #7 - Mar 30th, 2025 at 9:29pm
 
I just booked my flight.  So I'm officially going.  I got the flight and car rental for about $100 less than last year, which was surprising.

Also, Channing said he'll be dropping a video this week with details.  He mentioned in the OSC video that the tournament would be happening "right here", so I'm guessing in Baldwin again at the same park.  If that's the case, the hotel will be the same as last year, Best Western Forest Inn at 1909 Main St, Franklin, LA 70538.  We should get confirmation this week though.
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Reply #8 - Apr 2nd, 2025 at 10:40pm
 
No video, but I had a call with Channing and we went over things.  The first post has been updated with all the info.  If anyone has any questions, feel free to post them here.
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Reply #9 - Apr 3rd, 2025 at 1:00am
 
I haven't booked a flight yet but I will be, just FYI.
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