#Darts Advice for players looking to improve thier game... Cali West

A few days ago I was talking with some players that are fairly new to the game, and issue off accuracy came up. We talked about the importance of being able to have your darts consistently land in a tight group. I told them that working on having good groups was more important for someone looking to improve their game than hitting a specific target when you are just starting out, because it shows you are able to consistently repeat your throw. Then the big question came out: "Why can't I consistently group my darts no matter how hard I try?"

The answer is simple... most folks move their bodies too much! You throw the darts with your arm and hand... nothing more nothing less! Then I suggested that they have a look at this interview with Cali West!

#darts - It's officially over... SCDA defeats Dino M. Zaffina

Roughly two years ago Mr. Zaffina attempted to hijack a dart league that has promoted the game of darts in Southern California for the last fifty years. Many of you may have followed the struggles of the league to regain it's name, trademark and right to play league darts in the L.A. area. For an article that sums it up please see the story at this link:
Darts Association Beats Back Dino M. Zaffina, Saves Trademark

Update....

Allison Irete wrote:

Heres's your chance to write a yelp review and thank our fantastic lawyers that worked so hard to save this dart league! They would be most grateful, just like we are for their help!!

http://www.yelp.com/biz/kawahito-shraga-and-westrick-llp-los-angeles

… please visit the link, and refer your friends... lawyers who are friends to dart players is a real plus!

Something that has not been talked about much lately, is the expense of winning this legal battle. Fundraiser tournaments / events could be a good thing!

#darts #dartslive Did I mention that there would be video of the event?

DARTSLIVE USA Super League I Fiesta !!


As you can see, there was a lot to see and do at this event, and who knows who will be spotted in these videos. No matter who you see, they were having fun! Well Done Mr. Irete!

#darts #dartslive My ride with Irete… or Darts Maddness...

while spending an exciting weekend at the first Dartslive Super League Fiesta at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas, I ran into friend and Darts Promoter L. David Irete, it's not like I didn't know he would be there... He is the guy that is media production for darts in the U. S. of A. WITH a very extensive history of recording darts events for your viewing pleasure; he also does some impressive videos to promote dart events. As most of you know, not only does Irete have an impressive resume with darts events, but L. David Irete (IMDB link) is also the top video production guy on Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! So what do you talk about with a guy like that on a five hour drive from Las Vegas to Ventura County? Well of course it has to be darts!

The number one topic on the list was the Dartslive event that just concluded on Sunday night, the future of Dartslive and some things that could help improve all things darts for the future. Granted that much of what's been discussed, was just wild "What if ideas...." being discussed by a couple of guy’s obsessed with darts, who have been around darts in it's glory days, and who want everyone to take a few moments to objectively look at the game of darts, and see if they can come up with ways to effectively collaborate on build darts in a sustainable way. 

First off let it be said that this conversation was not about comparing steel and soft, or we were not trying to say which is best for the future of the game. It was more about brainstorming. Let me say first off that Rob Heckman. his staff and volunteers did a masterful job of putting on the first super league darts fiesta!

Now that the stage has been set it's time to talk about the ride from LA to Ventura County....

The big question I had when we hit the road was, when and where will we see the pictures and video from the event.

Pictures were being posted on facebook on the Dartslive page, and by Irete on his facebook page. In the future you will see more photo's and video show up on the Dartslive website to tell the story of Dartslive and Dartslive players at the Fiesta. That question answered we went on with ideas and imaginations about the future of darts in many different forms.

If you talked darts with Irete for the six hours it takes to drive from Las Vegas to Ventura you might cover some of the same topics that we hit on. So in no particular order here it is.

Can Dartslive bring back the "Golden Age of Darts" in North America? We really think it can because it caters to the grassroots darter, and it gives every player the chance to play darts or compete on their terms / skill level. If you just want to hangout for a casual game of darts you can do it with Dartslive, you can also choose to play in an in-house league, or in the Dartslive Super League. You can find your own level of competition, or social play with Dartslive and you can do it locally or internationally.

Can steel-tip darts benefit from Dartslive coming onto the scene? We were sure that it could if, steel-tip & soft-tip players don't become too entrenched in the us against them attitude which has pervaded the darts scene all across the continent. There can be crossover to great benefit both types of players. Many steel-tippers could benefit from the repetition of throwing at the bull, and gain strategic benefit from throw at the bull, when setting up a finishing double or hitting the bull for a win. Soft-tippers could improve accuracy and alternative finishes by playing steel-tip. Steel tippers could learn that pounding the points in cricket, can be a benefit or a curse when it comes to pace and tempo of the game.

Could the Super League Fiesta have been better? Maybe... yes it was great fun, with a fantastic atmosphere, but it's always good to imagine about what could be greater... so we talked about ways to add to the experience.

...What if DAY ONE of the Fiesta was more of a social and fun darts day? Could it be possible to highlight the other games on the Dartslive machines and have little "Ballon Pop" and "Survivor" comptetitions to help the players get to know one another, and educate everyone about all of the features of the Dartslive machine? Could there be a Touch Live competition? Maybe win a chance to hang out in the Dartslive Skybox for a while?

...What if DAY ONE had more of a "trade show / darts convention / street fair / block party" feel? An event where there would be major event sponsor booths talking about and doing product demonstrations. There could be sponsored players on hand to meet and greet the players attending the event.

...  What if there was a party feel to day one with a DJ and or live music?

Not that would really be a party / fiesta feel.

.... What if the Dart Pros and Sponsored players we giving darts clinics on techniques and strategies? Everybody could use a little help with there game, and what a better place to find it, and top players could develop a following and fans. (Darts needs a fan base that knows the players. )

... What if there was someone on hand to help you setup your dart to be the most efficient for your throw?  Regardless of which darts products you use it would be good to have your darts setup for optimal performance… of course each product sponsor could offer the same service.

... What if there were prize giveaways by sponsors, the hotel (room comps), resort getaways? It would be just another way of encouraging players to come out to the Fiesta regardless of if they are competing. Folks love to win stuff, and it might be a way to engage new sponsors for the event.

... and what if you could be the Next Dartslive Design Star?  There could be a Dartslive Designers Challenge to come up with ideas for a line of Dartslive darts clothing? Designs and clothing you would like instead of just T-shirts. I’m guess I’m saying there is room for style in darts!

This just scratches the surface of the ideas put up for consideration... watch for more in the coming days, and be sure to post your feedback and ideas in the comments section.

More of “My ride with Irete…” to come, chat soon Darttalker

Moonspinner Women "ADONational All Stars Qualifier" at the FRA #darts

Moonspinners 

$10 Qualifier 

Fleet Reserve Association 

14231 Garden Road, Poway Ca. 92064 

• $10 Entry Fee
•  Signup at 11:00 am, Starts at 11:30 am
• 501 Round Robin Format 

 Men may participate, but are not eligible to win (come out men and support womens darts.) 
Qualifier(s) will advance to the East/West All Star National Qualifier on June 9, 2013 at the Dirty Bull. All others may pay the $110.00 entry fee to play in the National Qualifier.

Where you there? #darts #DARTSLIVE SUPER LEAGUE Season I FIESTA!

A great event that was great fun, and full of good sprited competition. It was a good chance to meet new and old friends. It was also a good look at what darts can be in North America! Will Dartslive help darts return to it's "Golden Age" in the USA? Can darts really hit it's peak again on this continent? The DARTSLIVE SUPER LEAGUE Season I FIESTA! gave it a push in the right direction... where you there to help get the party started? Do you have comments about helping to grow the game of darts (soft or steel)? Leave a comment and have your say.... I surely will! Stay tuned for a conversatiton on all things darts with L. David Irete.

see more pics at: Irete's facebook page

#darts SINGLE CRICKET WOMEN FINAL @ 9TH ADA

Diary of a #Dart Player with Andy Relf – Andy takes on three-time world champ John Part

Published on 20/04/2013 07:23

Last week I started a new season in the Sussex Superleague, and signed for a new team also. I’m now playing for Lewes out of the Tally-ho. Our first match was away at Newhaven, and, despite having a shocker on finishing, I won, but the team sadly lost 5-4.

more at:
http://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/sport/darts/diary-of-a-dart-player-with-andy-relf-andy-takes-on-three-time-world-champ-john-part-1-5019426

DEWAR'S CHINESE CUP TEAM EVENT@ 9TH ADA #DARTS #video

#darts DARIN YOUNG took victory over Dan Olson in the final of the second New World Series of Darts event, held in Las Vegas.

New World Series of Darts Event Two
Las Vegas, April 7 2013
Last 64
Darin Young 6-1 Shannon Cullen
Ron Miller 6-0 Kevin Moncrief
Howard Meyers 6-3 Kenneth Parker
Sheldon Lionel 6-3 Andrew Van Koeverden
Tim Nicoll 6-5 Joe Chaney
Jack Robinson 6-5 William Burt
Ryan Barnett 6-5 Brian Plum
Shane Meeks 6-1 Chris Latham
Andre Carman 6-1 Elliott Milk
Steve Panuncialman 6-2 Matt Thompson
Bob Sinnaeve 6-5 Kevin Yasenchak
Scott Wollaston 6-0 John Sison
Bernie Miller 6-1 Ross Snook
Mike Maloney 6-3 Paul Burns
DJ Sayre 6-0 Jesse Bates
Kurt Hartman 6-3 Ken Kustenmacher
Chris Peake 6-5 John Part
Connley Litton 6-5 Joe Slyvan
Gordon Dixon 6-1 Jeremiah Millar
Nico DePaynos 6-4 Ritchell Penalosa
Dan Olson 6-1 Darren Starr
Mark McGuigan 6-5 Wade Breaux
Ralph McCool 6-4 Ron Colvard
Robert Smith 6-2 Jerry Narvades
Larry Butler 6-5 Mark Fair
Allen Nutter 6-1 JD Newman
Danny Delfino 6-3 Eric Zarlenga
Michael Roundtree 6-3 Rich Hammond
Gary Mawson 6-4 Dave Switzer
Dieter Schutsch 6-5 Frank Hernandez
Chris White 6-0 Americo Canque
Jason Brandon 6-3 Rob Maison
Losers $100

Last 32
Darin Young 6-3 Ron Miller
Howard Meyers 6-5 Sheldon Lionel
Tim Nicoll 6-3 Jack Robinson
Ryan Barnette 6-2 Shane Meeks
Steve Panuncialman 6-5 Andre Carman
Scott Wollaston 6-5 Bob Sinnaeve
Mike Maloney 6-5 Bernie Miller
Kurt Hartman 6-5 DJ Sayre
Chris Peake 6-3 Connley Litton
Mico DePaynos 6-4 Gordon Dixon
Dan Olson 6-3 Mark McGuigan
Ralph McCool 6-1 Robert Smith
Larry Butler 6-1 Allen Nutter
Michael Roundtree 6-4 Danny Delfino
Gary Mawson 6-5 Dieter Schutsch
Chris Wite 6-3 Jason Brandon
Losers $200

Last 16
Darin Young 6-5 Howard Meyers
Ryan Barnette 6-3 Tim Nicoll
Steve Panuncialman 6-5 Scott Wollaston
Mike Maloney 6-2 Kurt Hartman
Nico DePaynos 6-1 Chris Peake
Dan Olson 6-4 Ralph McCool
Larry Butler 6-2 Michael Roundtree
Chris White 6-3 Gary Mawson
Losers $300

Quarter-Finals
Darin Young 6-1 Ryan Barnette
Steve Panuncialman 6-2 Mike Maloney
Dan Olson 6-1 Nico DePaynos
Chris White 6-2 Larry Butler
Losers $600

Semi-Finals
Darin Young 7-3 Steven Panuncialman
Dan Olson 7-6 Chris White
Losers $1,200

Final
Darin Young 8-6 Dan Olson
Winner $4,400
Loser $2,200

http://www.pdc.tv/news/article/1wv519pn7hx7o1an158pc77tyr/title/young-wins-new-world-series-event-in-vegas

#darts If you missed the finals of the New World Dart Series Blind Draw...

you can catch it on youtube....
also look for more NWDS action in the google hangout with L. David Irete
https://plus.google.com/u/0/110809552029748763830/posts

Press Confrence #Darts NWDS II

landing nwds II newest promo

#darts Ventura County Corporate Games Darts

The Corp Games Darts Competiton will take place at the Bench Warmer in Ventura Ca. and the VCDA dart league is plesaed to provide score keeping services! We hope everyone has a fun competition! Event Schedules can be found at:

http://www.cityofventura.net/corporategames

New World Dart Series Promo #darts

... from the mind of L. D. Irete:



Thanks!