Must see #darts video "Sid Waddell Wacky World of Darts"

Check out the work of the irreplaceable Sid Waddell, RIP Sid.

#Darts Picture of the Day!

Source:
the Facebook John Part Fan Club

#darts "Video Clip of the Week" Paul Lim 170 Out vs Michael van Gerwen 2012 PDC World Championships- HD - YouTube

Paul Lim 170 Out vs Michael van Gerwen 2012 PDC World Championships- HD - YouTube

#darts - Global Darts PDC World Championship - Competition CHECK IT OUT!

This year again we offer competitions for the two biggest events in darts - the two World Championships.

As a price for our PDC World Championship competition we offer one year of free membership in the Darts Performance Centre and a set Performance Darts.
Darts Performance Cente

To win you should answer the following questions:
Who will be the four semifinalsists of the PDC World Championship 2013?
Who will be the two finalists?
Who will be the PDC World Champion 2013?

Global Darts

#darts Beyond the Bar, Darts Offers Bright Lights and Big Money - NYTimes.com

The former world champion (John Part) made his way to the stage, wielding a light saber and flanked by Princess Leia and a posse of Stormtroopers, while the sellout crowd, merry on Christmas cheer and liters of beer, roared in approval.
full story at:
Beyond the Bar, Darts Offers Bright Lights and Big Money - NYTimes.com

#darts Live PDC TV schedule Forthcoming Events on LIVEPDC.TV in 2012

Here's the link to the PDC website:

http://www.livepdc.tv/page/LiveSchedule

Global #Darts Interview with Andy Hamilton

Andy Hamilton started his PDC career in 2004 when he managed to qualify for the UK Open. In 2005 he for the first time took part in the PDC World Championship and played himself into the quarterfinals where he lost to Bob Anderson. 2006 he celebrated his next big success - he reached the semi-finals of the World Matchplay and got the same result in the PDC World Championship 2007. In 2007 he won his first Pro Tour event and stood in the final of the grand Slam. The next few years were less spectacular though he had some good results. more at:
Global Darts

#darts SEWA Predictions Contest for PDC 2013 World Darts Championship

Who wants to participate in a SEWA Predictions Contest for 2013 World Darts Championship?

Tell anyone you think might be interest to answer the poll, so we have an idea if there is enough interest.

Got a comment? Please post it!

visit the link to post you interest or comment:
Dartplayer  SEWA-Darts Forums-viewtopic-SEWA Predictions Contest for 2013 World Darts Championship

#darts APP The Art of Darts - By John Lowe For iPad & iPhone.

The Art of Darts - By John Lowe For iPad & iPhone.

Featuring nearly 40 minutes of HD video by darts legend and 3 times World Champion John Lowe.

more at:
FatSpanner - Online | LBO | Mobile | Pub Slots | SWP

at iTunes Store:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-art-of-darts-by-john-lowe/id562868846?mt=8

#darts "Why Darts?" - because Miss Wai hosts this weekly

Attracting new players to our beloved game of darts is a popular topic. Not claiming that we've discovered "The" magic sure-fired method - but - we have a weekly event that is becoming increasingly popular after only two months. And it is surpassing our original objective - getting new and infrequent, casual players up to the oche and more importantly returning the following week and sometimes with friends. The host bar has noticed the increased numbers of people on the night and is now offering prizes. 
From http://dartsthailand.com/

#darts Darryl Fitton and Benito van de Pas to kick of 2013 championships

Interesting... for a World Championship competition there is only one player competing that is from anywhere outside of the Euro Zone. Is the WDF no longer a worldwide brand? Should there be automatic invites for WDF affiliated organizations from Australia, Canada and the USA every year?

Line-up for the men's and women's first rounds of the 2013 Lakeside World Professional Darts Championships ...

MEN'S FIRST ROUND
No.16 Seed: Darryl Fitton (ENG) v Benito van de Pas (NETH)
No.1 Seed: Stephen Bunting (ENG) v James Wilson (ENG)
No.9 Seed: Alan Norris (ENG) v Wayne Warren (WAL)
No.8 Seed: Wesley Harms (NETH) v Rune David (NOR)
No.12 Seed: Scott Mitchell (ENG) v Mark Barilli (SCOT)
No.5 Seed: Robbie Green (ENG) v Christian Kist (NETH)
No.13 Seed: Steve Douglas (ENG) v Gary Stone (SCOT)
No.4 Seed: Tony O'shea (ENG) v John Walton (ENG)
No.15 Seed: Richie George (ENG) v Dave Prins (ENG)
No.2 Seed: Martin Adams (ENG) v Jimmy Hendriks (NETH
No.10 Seed: Gary Robson (ENG) v Garry Thompson (ENG)
No.7 Seed: Jan Dekker (NETH) v Jeffrey De Graaf (NETH)
No.11 Seed: Martin Atkins (ENG) v Jason Cullen (REP of IRE)
No.6 Seed: Ross Montgomery (SCOT) v Paul Jennings (ENG)
No.14 Seed: Geert De Vos (BELG) v Tony Eccles (ENG)
No.3 Seed: Scott Waites (ENG) v Willy Van De Wiel (NETH)
2013 WOMEN'S DRAW
No.4 Seed: Irina Armstrong (GER) v Sharon Prins (NETH)
No.1 Seed: Deta Hedman (ENG) v Lisa Ashton (ENG)
No.3 Seed: Julie Gore (WAL) v Trina Gulliver (ENG)
No.2 Seed: Anastasia Dobromyslova (RUS) v Lorraine Farlam (ENG)


Source:
Darryl Fitton and Benito van de Pas to kick of 2013 championships

#darts PDC World Championship Venue: Alexandra Palace Date: Friday 14 December 2012 - Tuesday 1 January 2013

Matches worth following for North Americans who may not really follow darts. Paul Lim has won his way into the PDC World Championship by wining the DartsLive Championship! John Part who has regularly competes in PDC events while still living in Canada full time. Darin Young is this years USA representative to the Championship. 

Preliminary Round
Andree Welge (Germany) v Leung Chun Nam (China)
Haruki Muramatsu (Japan) v Dave Harrington (New Zealand)
Daryl Gurney (Northern Ireland) v Robert Marijanovic (Croatia)
Max Hopp (Germany) v Charl Pietersen (South Africa)
Lourence Ilagan (Philippines) v Jamie Lewis (Wales)
Carlos Rodriguez (Spain) v John Bowles (England)
Paul Lim (Singapore) v Mohd Latif Sapup (Malaysia)
Jarkko Komula (Finland) v Jani Haavisto (Finland)

First Round Draw Bracket
Phil Taylor  (ENG) 1 v. Michael Mansell
Wayne Jones (ENG)  32 v. Jerry Hendriks
Paul Nicholson (AUS) 16 v. Co Stompe
Robert Thornton (SCO)  17 v. Magnus Caris
Andy Hamilton (ENG)  8 v. James Richardson
Richie Burnett (WAL)  25 v. James Hubbard
Terry Jenkins  (ENG)  9 v. Steve Brown
John Part  (CAN)  24 v. Joe Cullen
Simon Whitlock  (AUS)  5 v. Muramatsu/Harrington
Colin Osborne (ENG) 28 v. Ilagan/Lewis
Dave Chisnall  (ENG)   12 v. Shane Tichowitsch
Andy Smith  (ENG) 21 v. Gurney/Marijanovic
Gary Anderson (SCO)  4 v. Komula/Haavisto
Jamie Caven  (ENG)   29 v. Rodriguez/Bowles
Raymond van Barneveld (NED) 13 v. Michael Smith
Brendan Dolan (NIR) 20 v. Mark Jones
Adrian Lewis (ENG) 2 v. Gino Vos
Denis Ovens  (ENG) 31 v. Hopp/Pietersen
Kevin Painter  (ENG) 15 v. Welge/Chun Nam
Ronnie Baxter (ENG) 18 v. Dennis Priestley
Michael van Gerwen (NED) 7 v. Lim/Latif Sapup
Peter Wright (SCO) 26 v. Arron Monk
Mark Webster  (WAL) 10 v. Ian White
Colin Lloyd (ENG) 23 v. Darin Young
Wes Newton (ENG) 6 v. Johnny Haines
Kim Huybrechts (BEL) 27 v. Scott Rand
Justin Pipe (ENG)  11 v. Andy Jenkins
Mark Walsh (ENG) 22 v. Darren Webster
James Wade (ENG)  3 v. Peter Hudson
Steve Beaton (ENG)  30 v. Kyle Anderson
Mervyn King  (ENG)  14 v. Dean Winstanley
Vincent van der Voort (NED) 19 v. Stuart Kellett

The bracket is posted on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_PDC_World_Darts_Championship#Bracket

#darts Lots of arguments about what's the right way to grow darts in the USA...

... and that makes it hard to now if you are really looking at the facts as they truly are.... Nothing better that a little video about art to point out that many disagreements are a matter of how you look at the problem!

The Rubik's Cube That Isn't ....
The illusions are the artist Brusspup,  he demonstrates an exercise in anamorphosis, a conjuring trick that takes advantage of how our brains make sense of the world.  check it out on
youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBNHPk-Lnkk&feature=share&list=ULtBNHPk-Lnkk

#darts Video Promo for New World Dart Series II

#darts Checkout dartslive news footage

Dartslive video:

#darts 2012 MLD North American Championships - canceled

Major League Darts wrote:
I bring sad news, but unfortunately the 2012 MLD North American Championships have been canceled due to unforscene circumstances. We hope to be able to bring this event back in 2013, and if we do it will be in Nas

hville again.

For those of you who have made hotel reservations at the Maxwell House, you can call to cancel.

Thank you again for your interest and support of MLD and here's to better darts down the road, 

https://www.facebook.com/events/208935932512840/

3rd Annual Ventura Restaurant Week #darts #ventura

While this is not a darts event, there are two very good reasons to share it:
1. The VCDA (www.vcda.org) is a big supporter of Food Share and will be holding to Food Share food drive blind draw darts tournaments to collect food and raise funds.
2. Two of the listed venues for this event have been Sponsors for the VCDA's (www.vcda.org) the Gold Coast Shootout, and we thank them for their support as well as applaud their participation in this event! If you are in the area please support these events.
Our Sponsors Winchester's and Jimmy's Slice
Thanks for your support!

During Ventura Restaurant Week’s 3rd annual celebration of fine local cuisine, choose from many local restaurants and get a great multi-course meal for either $25/person or $25 for two people (not including tax and tip).  Discover new restaurants and enjoy all your favorites at a discounted price! Reservations are encouraged.

New this year:

The “Farm to Table” theme puts the focus on locally produced foods.

Help Feed Those In Need - $2 from every meal served during the event will go directly to Ventura County FOOD Share  

Now Offering Lunch - we are adding a lunch option this year, $15/person for two courses (entrée plus appetizer or dessert)

Review Menus in Advance - Each restaurant’s special menu is posted on the Restaurant Week website in advance

Participating Downtown restaurants incude:

(For a full list of restaurants, please go to the Restaurant Week website)

$25 per person	2 persons for $25	Lunch Specials $15/person
71 Palm	Bombay Bar and Grill	71 Palm
Aloha Steakhouse	Busy Bee Cafe	Barrelhouse 101
Anacapa Brewing Company	Jimmy's Slice	Bombay Bar and Grill
Barrelhouse 101	Taj Cafe	Busy Bee Cafe
Cafe Fiore	The Tavern	Cafe Fiore
Eric Ericsson's	Tipp's Thai	Jimmy's Slice
Paradise Pantry	White Sand Thai BBQ	Paradise Pantry
Peirano's	Wine Rack	Peirano's
Watermark on Main		Taj Café
Winchester's		White Sand Thai BBQ
Zoey's Cafe with Paradise Pantry

#darts Now for something that you may not know...

Darts is included as one of the activities on list of challenge activities:
https://www.presidentschallenge.org/challenge/activities.shtml

The President’s Challenge is a program of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. The Council seeks to expand the availability of quality information regarding physical activity, sports, and good nutrition and to empower Americans of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to adopt a healthy lifestyle through:

• Regular physical activity
• Participation in sports
• Healthy eating

Co-chaired by New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes, the Council includes pro and Olympic athletes, fitness professionals, doctors, and other healthy living experts and advocates. Council members advise the President of the United States through the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Learn more about the Council.

#Darts #Dartslive meets the PDC World Darts Championship!

Paul Lim to Compete at Ally Pally Some interesting news in respect of DARTSLIVE taken from the PDC website…… dartslive 212x300 PDC Partners With DARTSLIVEThe Professional Darts Corporation are delighted to announce a partnership with DARTSLIVE which will also see Paul Lim compete in the Ladbrokes World Darts Championship, having secured a place at Alexandra Palace as the current World Soft-Tip Champion.

more at darts mad:
http://www.dartsmad.com/darts-news/2012/10/28/pdc-partners-with-dartslive/?utm_source=wordtwit&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=wordtwit

#darts Will this argument ever go away?

People tend to forget that many of the sports that they now glorify share a history that deeply involved cigarets and beer in dugouts and on sidelines.

#darts #review David Kirby: The Definitive Darts Coaching Manual: Your pathway to success

"The Definitive Darts Coaching Manual"is a thin booklet of 70 pages which was published in 2012 by Anchorprint Group Limited. By now the second edition is on the market and a Kindle edition is available too. One can buy it at amazon.de, the price is 5 pound. The book come with a recommendation by Jamie Caven, just now David Kirby writes a book over Caven.

David Kirby was so kind to give me a copy to write a review.  Contributed by Charis

more at:
Dartplayer   SEWA-Darts - David Kirby: The Definitive Darts Coaching Manual: Your pathway to success

#darts Where should the next New World Dart Series be held?

Comment on facebook:

Sharon Butler

Please reply

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Asked by New World Dart Series

#darts Gold Coast Shootout steel-tip tournament page on facebook.

Checkout the Gold Coast Shootout tournament page on facebook... it's just getting started but it will be a place to keep up with what's going on during the tournament and all year long... Watch for pictures! Stop by and like this page!
https://www.facebook.com/GoldCoastShootout

Do you want to watch some live #darts from North America this weekend?

Well be sure to checkout the New World Dart Series broadcast at:
http://new.livestream.com/accounts/1611319/events/1592831

#darts The New World Dart Series tournament entry list:

Good luck to all at The New World Dart Series tournament in Dayton Ohio on Oct 12 to 14th. The NWDS will be seeding 32 Men and 16 Women from the NAPDA Order of Merit for the Round Robin Groups on Saturday. The organizers of the NWDS will determine where the players will fall in the knock out portion of the events on Sunday.
This will be the largest Steel Tip event in North America for 2012 and NAPDA is pleased to be associated with the NWDS and upcoming future events in 2013 ...which will be, even bigger.
A full roster of players is now online at http://www.newworlddartseries.com/?p=145

#darts October 2012 Roster | New World Dart Series

October 2012 Roster | New World Dart Series

10/3/2012 Chris Helms recovery update #darts #ADO

Carol Graham wrote on facebook:

You all are awesome! The Fundrazr account is going up, now about $1400 and I deposited the first mailed check. Got another $200, in the mail, today. I am picking up more, tonight. Also, know of 2 more benefits, out of Texas. When I get the info, I will send it out. Oh, another local benefit will be at Parks Place, in Dallas, this Sunday, I think. Okay, on to the important info:
Anita texted me, early this morning, that Chris was opening his eyes when they were doing stimulus tests, but not by voice command. I just got another text saying that he was resting, but unconscious. It is his brain healing and it takes time. But things are progressing.
Cheers,
Elaine

Here is an update from about 4 hours ago, from Chris's sister:
A brief update about my brother, Christopher Shawn Helms:
Although still in ICU at University Hospital, he continues to make a little progress each day. The nurses told us this morning that he is opening his eyes now in response to stimulus, but isn't doing it yet when asked. Baby steps, but progress is progress!

Please keep the prayers and good wishes coming his way - they are working!!

Also, Friday will be his birthday. If you would like to send a card you can drop it off in his room during a visit or mail it to: 327 Devonshire, San Antonio, TX 78209

On a personal note, sending out my love and appreciation to all of the people who have reached out to Chris and all of our family during this crisis. It has been such a blessing to meet so many well-wishers and generous friends over this past week, either at the hospital or via phone, text and facebook. Hearing or reading so many great stories about my brother, from his compassion to his hilarious antics, has been very uplifting and has made the many long hours of waiting much more bearable.

There are several people who have REALLY stepped up and continue to volunteer their time and energy to helping Chris and the family through this, above and beyond what any of us could have anticipated. 'Thank you' isn't sufficient, but all I have are words to express the depth of our gratitude to each and every one of you.

#darts The latest from Chris Helm's sister

Phil Fried wrote: lastest updates from Texas - The latest from Chris's sister, plus info from Anita, Chris's wife.
My brother - Christopher UPDATE Monday 10/1 -
Would you like to send Chris a card? Mail to:
327 Devonshire San Antonio, TX 78209

His condition remains unchanged from yesterday. So keep praying, share your stories, come by to visit if you like.

Update from our little sis, Chandalee:

" He has been moved to room 1072 (still in ICU). No significant changes one way or the other from the doctors' perspective but friends are reporting that he has been moving his fingers some and moving his lips too. One tiny step closer to consciousness and having him closer to recovery.

Thank you all again for the outpouring of love, support and prayers we have seen from everyone. I can't tell you enough how much it has meant to the family and I know it is helping Chris pull through this. "

ditto ♥

In addition, Anita says that they plan to do the trach and add a stomach feeding tube, in order to get the tubes out of his mouth, sometime, today. Biggest thing is still waiting to get that swelling down.
...

Carol Graham wrote:
Okay, everyone. Here is the information on giving. There are several ways to give. The "Christopher Helms Medical Fund" account has been set up at the A+ Federal Credit Union, Main Branch, in Austin, Texas. You are welcome to send a check or money order, made out to "Christopher Helms Medical Fund" and mailed to the following:
Elaine Bohls
2807 Vernon Ave.
Austin, TX 78723
or, you may go to this link and use PayPal. Just a little reminder that if you use the website and PayPal, the do take out a handling fee.
anyway, this is a start...
Medical fund info: https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/4Ms86

Updates on ADO site: http://www.adodarts.com/

Updates on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/345462352175489/

#darts Christopher Helms Medical Fund details, let's lend a hand....

Carol Graham wrote:
Okay, everyone. Here is the information on giving. There are several ways to give. The "Christopher Helms Medical Fund" account has been set up at the A+ Federal Credit Union, Main Branch, in Austin, Texas. You are welcome to send a check or money order, made out to "Christopher Helms Medical Fund" and mailed to the following:
Elaine Bohls
2807 Vernon Ave.
Austin, TX 78723
or, you may go to this link and use PayPal. Just a little reminder that if you use the website and PayPal, the do take out a handling fee.
anyway, this is a start...

https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/4Ms86

#darts Check out the Stage 7 Las Vegas tournament live

 broadcast @ 1:00 pm (PDT) on:
USTREAM http://www.ustream.tv/channel/the-world-soft-darts-world-championship


Rankings from the SHOOT OUT Round. Top 10 players from the SHOOT OUT Round;
1st Larry Butler 10169pts (USA)
2nd Frank Guillermont 9885pts (FRA)
3rd Jeremiah Millar 9774pts (CAN)
4th Darin Young 9420pts (USA)
5th David Fatum 9128pts (CAN)
6th Paul Lim 9101pts (SG)
7th Benjamin Dersch 8825pts (USA)
8th Patrick Kron 8806pts (USA)
9th Tony Martin 8766pts (UK)
10th David Cameron 8659pts (USA)

NFL's handling of ref dispute insults fans - KansasCity.com replacement refs

Laughter is our best way to cope, after all.
It’s just that here, it feels like the joke is on us. Shame on the NFL for letting it go this far.

Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/09/25/3833859/goodells-handling-of-ref-controversy.html#storylink=cpy

full article at:
NFL's handling of ref dispute insults fans - KansasCity.com

ADO Chris Helms serioulsly injured in a fall at work! #darts Region 2-2 California

John Lewis wrote: Today (Tuesday Sept. 26, 2012) in a work accident our good friend Christopher Helms, President of the ADO fell and was critically injured. He was life flighted to University Hospital San Antonio where he was operated on for a severe head injury. He is in recovery at this time and will be transferred to the ICU in critical condition. He h

as a skull fracture after falling off of of a second story roof at work today. Anita his wife and other family are at the hospital. He is in a medically induced coma to offer time for recovery. We don't know much more than this except he will be in a coma for several days. As he stabilizes we will have more information. Please share the news as quickly as you can to let all who know and love him know this difficult news.

more at:
Facebook Region 2-2 California

and:
http://www.adodarts.com/

Carol Graham wrote:

Spoke to Anita, last night. She is holding up, but can tell that she needs your thoughts and prayers, too. Today is a big step, as they continue the weaning off of the drugs that have Chris in the induced coma. It is a slow, very monitored process because if it is too quick, he could go into seizures. They will be looking for signs of him recognizing objects and faces, as well as wanting to communicate (the verbal will be difficult due the being on respirator). I have included Charlynn's 11:30pm post.

UPDATE: 11:30 pm Thursday

We are 60 hours into the 72 hour period that is so important with head trauma. Christopher is still listed as Critical, his vital signs are stable.

As explained in the last update, they have started to reduce the level of medications so that he can begin to return to consciousness. This is a delicate process and is done very slowly and deliberately, with constant monitoring to ensure he remains stable.

Continue to lift him up in prayer for a safe return to consciousness, and for his return to full health and happiness.

Understandably, the waiting is the hardest part for all of us, family and friends alike. I know that we (family) have been buoyed up by the out pouring of support and prayer. It is our hope that this community of support also find comfort through the very act of sharing the common hopes and prayers we all have for Chris. God bless each and every one of us as we join together to pray for Chris' full and complete healing.

Rest well all, and thank you again for your support and love.

 

If you are on facebook Stop in and join this group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/118483778301181/

 

Puma #Darts Canadian Young Guns

The team at Puma Darts and Darts Canadian distributor Playit Direct are pleased to announce the "Young Guns" team of Canadians finest youth players -
Robin Barnes, Logan Crooks, Dawson Murschell, Shaun Narain, Oshie Watson and Steven Wilcox..
Puma Darts Canadian Young Guns

Live #darts England Classic Sept. 23, 2012

Watch live video from dartveyder on www.justin.tv

#darts European Darts Championship Live on ESPN3

Dolan beats Taylor 10-6 to move on to the semi-finals. On Twitter.com follow ESPN UK ‏@ESPNUK #EuroDarts

http://espn.go.com/watchespn/index?

#darts Wes Newton - PartyPoker.net European Championship 2nd round

Wes Newton - PartyPoker.net European Championship 2nd round
more at:
http://www.youtube.com/user/officialpdc?feature=watch

SOFT #DARTS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES - THE WORLD Stage 7

The Participants for THE WORLD STAGE 7 has been determined!

14th September, 2012

We would like to appreciate every player who will be taking part in STAGE 7.
We are pleased to announce the final list of participants for STAGE 7.
Top players from all around the world be battling for the highest honor in soft-tip darts.
This tournament will be live broadcasted on Ustream.
Who will becoe the winner of STAGE 7?
Witness the best moments of soft-tip darts!

SOFT DARTS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES - THE WORLD

Steve Sabol, president of NFL Films, dies - NFL.com

The football world said good-bye to a legend of the sport Tuesday. Steve Sabol, President of NFL Films, died of brain cancer just weeks away from 70th birthday.
Sabol took over the mantle of NFL Films from his father Ed, who founded the company. Steve learned in March of 2011 that he had a brain tumor that couldn't be removed. Steve introduced his father during Ed's emotional enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August of 2011.

 more at:
Steve Sabol, president of NFL Films, dies - NFL.com

view tribute video at:
http://www.nfl.com/videos/auto/0ap2000000063280/Remembering-Steve-Sabol

RIP Steve Sabol... always loved your work!

#darts Summary of August 2012 ADO Board Meeting American Darts Organization

Summary of August 2012 ADO Board Meeting

September 13, 2012   ADO News

A player must represent his or her ADO affiliated Region at Nationals no matter where he/she qualifies.  Regional Directors need to send the results and money from National Qualifiers to the ADO office as soon as possible after the Qualifier.  Close out dates will be published.  Regional Directors are reminded that a copy of each of the National Qualifier results must be sent to their Area Manager ASAP as well as to the ADO Office.   Regional Directors are also reminded that all National Qualifiers must be approved by their respective Area Manager 14 days before the Qualifier and immediately posted on the ADO website.  The ADO office must also be notified as soon as the Area Manager approves the dates.  All Qualifiers must be completed 30 working days prior to the National event.


Summary of August 2012 ADO Board Meeting | American Darts Organization

Global #Darts North American Pro Tour

Darin Young secured himself playing the North American Pro Tour a place in the PDC World Championship 2013.
Young didn't win one of the three tournaments but every time reached the final and ended on first place of the ranking. The first final he lost to John Part, the second to Andre Garman and in the third final he lost to Larry Butler.
more at:
Global Darts

#darts Sleepy Kramer get's a #book deal!

Anne Kramer writes about a great opportunity that has come her way, her website and articles have brought her the opportunity to write a book about darts! She writes:
LATEST NEWS!
I am going to be writing a book! Right before our trip to Canada in August, I received an email from an Editorial Director at a book publishing company in NYC. Apparently he had been reading my articles about darts, found my website to contact me, and he asked me if I would be interested in doing a book about darts. Obviously I said YES!!!! So I needed to submit an outline to him for the publisher to review to determine whether they would give me the contract to do it. Well, today I received the contract to do the book for them and needless to say, I am very excited! I feel like this is a huge opportunity to give something back to the game that we all love so much. I would like to thank each and every one of you that always took the time to offer words of encouragement to me in my writing, those who took the time to support me in all that I do, and those that are there for me as friends. All of you, and all the future players of the game are the reasons why I do the things I do to promote the game and this is now just the icing on the cake for all that effort I have given....and now it's time to get typing! The title they chose? THE ULTIMATE BOOK OF DARTS :-)

Follow Anne on
Her website: http://www.sleepykramer.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anne.s.kramer

#darts ADO Executive Officers Elections Call for Candidate deadline is now!

The Call for Candidates for ADO Vice President, General Secretary, and Technology and Communications Officer will be mailed before September 1, 2012 to all Board Members and Regional Directors.  According to the ADO Bylaws Article XI, Section 4: The candidates for ADO Executive Office positions shall be limited to the incumbent/past Executive Officers, Area Managers, National Youth Manager, and Regional Directors, except as provided for in Article VII, Section 7, Article XI, Section 5, and Article XIV, Section 5.
All candidates must be members of ADO in good standing.  Anyone who qualifies and is interested in running should contact General Secretary Carolyn Camp by email (secretary@adodarts.com) or by phone (415-488-9008) to receive a Call for Candidates form.  Please note that all Call for Candidate forms must be returned on or before September 12, 2012.


American Darts Organization

#darts The Young Darts Players

#darts ESPN to broadcast exclusively live Winmau World Masters 2012

September 5th, 2012 James Berg 

• ­    Ray Stubbs to present extensive tournament coverage live from Hull

ESPN will broadcast exclusively live coverage of the BDO Winmau World Masters for a second consecutive year, continuing ESPN’s commitment to bringing viewers some of the best darts action Europe has to offer. The tournament will take place between 10^th and 14^th October in Hull City Hall, with ESPN broadcasting exclusively live coverage of key sessions from 12^th to 14^th October.
 The coverage will be led by Ray Stubbs, presenter of both the BDO World Professional Darts Championships and the Winmau World Masters for several years during his time with the BBC.

more at:
http://espnmediazone3.com/wpmu/uk/?author=27

#darts Thorn Around The World, Part 27: “Delving Into Delft”

Submitted by Thorn on September 5, 2012 – 5:39 pm 

When I opened my eyes it was dark. The train was trickling down the track with that familiar click; most passengers had disembarked somewhere between London and the dwindling number of depots between the famous city and the eastern coast of Great Britain. The port of Harwich –and my overnight Stena Line ferry to Holland–was just ahead. I was about to enter my seventh country in three weeks.
I was tired from two days of high speed sightseeing through Wales and England, but nothing picks me up like the thought of a boat ride. This one would be like a poor man’s cruise, including a sleeping cabin, while I floated across the English Channel to the Netherlands.
more at:
http://www.dartsaroundtheworld.com/thorn-around-the-world-part-27-delving-into-delft/

#darts NAPT Event Attracts Stars

OVER 100 players will compete in the final event of the 2012 PDC North American ProTour this weekend in Atlantic City.

The tournament, being held as part of the Atlantic City Open weekend at the Resorts Casino Hotel, will be the third on the North American ProTour and see $10,000 prize money paid.

List of PDC NAPT Event Three Entries
Sunday September 9, Atlantic City at:
  http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2910618,00.html

#darts #practice A Better Way to Practice

If you really want to be a quality dartplayer you really have to put your time in on the pratice board. Some folks put in hours, while others may not seem to need as much to preform well, but in the end we must find what works for us. This article by violinist Noa Kageyama highlights the importance of the nature and quality of your practice.

A Better Way to Practice
Noa Kageyama   

While it may be true that there are no shortcuts to anywhere worth going, there certainly are ways of needlessly prolonging the journey. We often waste lots of time because nobody ever taught us the most effective and efficient way to practice. Whether it's learning how to code, improving your writing skills, or playing a musical instrument, practicing the right way can mean the difference between good and great.

You have probably heard the old joke about the tourist who asks a cab driver how to get to Carnegie Hall, only to be told: "Practice, practice, practice!"

I began playing the violin at age two, and for as long as I can remember, there was one question which haunted me every day.

Am I practicing enough?
What Do Performers Say?

I scoured books and interviews with great artists, looking for a consensus on practice time that would ease my conscience. I read an interview with Rubinstein, in which he stated that nobody should have to practice more than four hours a day. He explained that if you needed that much time, you probably weren't doing it right.







more at:
http://lifehacker.com/5939374/a-better-way-to-practice?popular=true

#darts 2012 Colorado Open Public Event · By RMDA Tournaments

October 4 at 7:00pm until October 7 at 10:00pm in MDT

$15,000+ steel-tip tournament. Rooms are still only $79/night until 9/02/12 (ask for Rocky Mountain Dart Assoc. rates). We're very excited and proud to be hosting the ADO US Team National Finals with our tournament! Don't forget 101 Darts on Thursday, October 4th! You can get more info at our Colorado Open FB page, https://www.facebook.com/RmdaTournaments ~or~ Colorado Open RMDA webpage, http://www.rmda.org/colorado-open/index.php Or contact Cindy at 303 915 8154 or tourneys@rmda.org We can't wait to see everyone here! Please share this invite with all those you think would be interested - thanks!!

#darts PDC North American Players Tour event on Sunday Sept 9th

Please join us for Event #3 of 3 on the 2012
PDC North American Pro Tour

Event Flyer:
http://dartplayersnewyork.com/uploads/atlantic_city_ad_Final_4c.pdf

"More Prize Money, Less Events, Longer Formats"

This $18,000 weekend encompasses a
PDC North American Players Tour event on Sunday Sept 9th
with the Atlantic City Open on Friday Sept 7th &
Saturday Sept 8tht

THE PDC NAPT Players Tour event is open ONLY to
NORTH AMERICAN RESIDENTS

ATLANTIC CITY OPEN Schedule: $8,000 event
Fri 8:30 Draw Doubles 501 ($20 per player) ($1,360 prize pool)
Sat 10am Men's Doubles 501 ($40 per team) ($1,920 prize pool)
Sat 11am Ladies Doubles 501 ($40 per team) ($850 prize pool)
Sat 2pm Men's Singles 501 ($30 per player) ($1,930 prize pool)
Sat 3pm Ladies Singles 501 ($30 per player) ($900 prize pool)
Sat 6pm Mixed Doubles 501 ($40 per team) ($1,040 prize pool)
-team events are best of 5 legs / singles are best of 7 legs-

***The Atlantic City Open is ADO sanctioned***
Entries for Atlantic City Open events are day of

PDC NORTH AMERICAN PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR EVENT #3
Sun 12pm Singles 501 ($100 per player) ($10,000 prize pool)
Best of 11 legs

NAPT tour events are all pre-registration required and the deadline for event #3 is Monday Sept 3rd, 2012 12:00pm EST

The 2012 PDC NAPT will be the start of a PDC North American Order of Merit and there will be additional events added in 2013 (2 events) and 2014 (3 events) and this will be the
PDC North American Pro Tour and Order of Merit.
The NAOoM will be the basis of awarding spots in future PDC Championship events

*The player atop the 2012 Order of Merit after the 3 tour events will be invited to play in the 2013 PDC World Championship!!!

To register and get more event information and hotel booking info:

http://bullseyenews.com/current-news/2012-pdc-north-american-pro-tour.html

U.S. Contact: Jay Tomlinson
Ph# 800-688-3278

Canadian Contact: Clive Eynon
Ph# 519-429-4596

#darts BDOResults ‏@BDOResults

It's not too late to follow the results today!

Morning everybody! We'll be tweeting throughout the day, bringing as many results as we can, as well as updates from ALL stage matches!! 
https://twitter.com/BDOResults#

#darts Ladies Rankings 8/31/12, North America Professional Darts Alliance (NAPDA)

Latest Ladies Order of Merit fro Jan 1 to August 31 2012
http://www.napda.net/rankings/aug_31

October 13-14, 2012, #darts $5,000 Gold Coast Shootout - V Darts Tournament

  
Ventura County Fairgrounds 10 W. Harbor Blvd. Ventura, Ca
    $5,000 Gold Coast Shootout - V
October 13-14, 2012
at the Ventura County Fairgrounds
10 W. Harbor Blvd. Ventura, Ca
Tournament Director Bryan Gosser(805)312-4375

Friday, Oct. 12th, Modified Chicago Blind Draw 8:00pm
at the Bench Warmer

Sat. 13th
10am Draw Doubles 501
12noon Men's Singles 501
1pm Women's Singles 501
2:30p Open Doubles Cricket
4:30pm Draw Mixed Doubles 501

Sun. 14th
10:30 Open Doubles 501
1pm Men's Singles Cricket
2pm Women's Singes Cricket
3:30pm Draw Doubles Chicago
RV parking available, contact seasidechief@aol.com
Amtrack stops at adjacent to the fairgrounds gate so take the train if you like.
flier at:
http://vcda.org/

What would you all think of selling your old sets of darts on consignment at the GCS-V! Just looking to gauge the interest. Everyone has a few old sets of darts just laying about collecting dust, so what do you think?

https://www.facebook.com/events/408208872576284/

#darts if you are twitter here are a few folks you should follow

@PhillyDarts @DartsMagazine @SkySportsDarts @TheAsset180 @Darts_Arsenal @n5lam81 @Kaatje180
@darts_tweets

@darts_tweets @davey10darts @pricey180 @davegreedy180 @ian_RFC_ @doubletopdave @Michaelturnbul @Cra19 @Kilby180 @jackpaulanthony

@dartease_com @DartsBettingTip @Russ180 @reddragondarts @dartstip @kopguy86 @MilleniumDarts @anastasiadarts

#darts Dartoid's World - "Jumping the Shark" and Touching the "Third Rail"

Regular readers of Dartiod's World (for those who aren’t "regular" might I suggest a nice bran muffin each morning) may have been shocked when my colleague and editor published his latest effort. In show biz terms he "jumped the shark” by writing about the “third rail” of darts. SEX. Yes, dear readers, sex has raised its ugly head yet again. No pun intended - but of course we’ll take it.
Jump the Shark? The phrase is used to define a particular scene, episode or aspect in which the writers use some gimmick in a desperate attempt to keep viewers' (or readers') interest. As well as Dartoid writes, no such cheap theatrics are needed to hold the reader's interest. That’s not the case with your loyal servant and pal of the Old Dart Coach - for which I’m being held accountable. So beware. Cheap theatrics are coming...
more at:
http://www.dartoidsworld.com/columns/HR75.html

#darts VCDA Update

Mon Aug 27, 2012 VCDA Fall Season Captain's Meeting

Shenanigans, 1st Place A Division
Captain's Meeting is Monday, August 27 at 7:30pm at Sam's Saloon. All team Captains or Co-Captains must attend or send a team member to represent them. Captain's Packets and schedules will be distributed, and important issues will be discussed. Please be there!
Questions, call Bryan Gosser (805) 312-4375 First Night of League play Thursday, September 6th
Are you a player looking for a team? We will try to find you a team! There are still teams looking for players in the Ventura and Oxnard Area!

Email vcda "at" vcda "dot" org or call (805) 312-4375

If you have any questions about getting registered please contact:
Bryan Gosser (805) 312-4375
Thanks and looking forward to seeing you all this Ventura County Dart Assoc Fall Season.

#darts tourney - Washington Area Open Coming Up!

Link for the flyer:
http://md2011.wadadarts.org/flyers/2012/washareaopen13.pdf

Pre-registration for the Washington Area Open deadline is tomorrow, Saturday
http://wadadarts.org/Open/prepayOpen.htm

The $72 room rate is still good!
Book a room at http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/dulles/wasda/hoteldetail?groupCode=WAS

And please let me know if your organization or any business or players are interested in sponsoring our event.

Hope to see everyone there and please send us your events too so that we can put them in on our site and in our publications!

 Joe VanVoorhees

Executive Director

Washington Area Darts Association

#darts Dartoid's World :|: Column 437 :: Jelle Klassan and Larry the Lobster

Dartoid's World
Jelle Klassan and Larry the Lobster

When in 2011 New York Congressman Anthony Weiner was forced to resign after denying and denying and finally admitting that he sent an actual photograph of his last name to a multiple women, all of America - even those who didn't receive the image - exclaimed in a collective gasp, "what a dick!"

Now, it's a darts community's member, Jelle Klassan's, that's in the limelight. And the press grabbed hold immediately.
more at:
Dartoid's World :|: Column 437 :: Jelle Klassan and Larry the Lobster

Bicycles and #Darts for Sale | Florida

It's very rare that I post about any dart shop or vendor, but this one really caught my eye.... It just never occurred to me that there would be a shop that combines two of my favorite activities. How's that for an "I wish I had thought of that" moment?

Louie's Bicycle and Darts in North Port, Florida has provided the highest in quality sales and service for two generations.
...We offer exceptional one-on-one service at our easy to access location on US 41 in North Port, Florida. When you do business with Louie's Bicycle, you do business with the owner directly. Lonny has personally built, repaired, and sold bicycles to thousands of South West Florida bike riders.
Besides bikes, Lonny's other passion is Darts. That has led him to build one of South West Florida's premiere Dart Shops featuring the best brands and supplies.


Bicycles and Darts for Sale | Florida

#DartsThorn Around The World, Part 25: “No WhiteHorse In Holyhead”

After a blissful night of rest at the Boathouse Hotel in Holyhead, Wales, I had a morning to enjoy before my train left for London. It started with another full breakfast of deep fried goodies–like sausage, eggs, tomatoes and potatoes, and plenty of coffee. Then, I just stepped outside and went for a walk on the cool cloudy Welsh seashore.

more at:
Darts Around The World » Thorn Around The World, Part 25: “No WhiteHorse In Holyhead”

#darts Deta Hedman Interview by Charis of Global Darts

Interview with Deta Hedman

Deta Hedman was born 1959 in Jamaica and together with the family moved to England when she was 13 years old. From 1990 to 1997 she played in the BDO than work commitment made it necessary for her to take a break from darts. From 1994 till the break she was the number 1 woman fo the world. 2002 she started to play on the PDC Circuit only to have to take another break due to work commitment in 2006. She returned 2009 to the BDO and immediately started to win tournament after tournament again and to return to the top ranking place in the BDO and the WDF ranking. Before Deta's first break the BDO Women Wold Championship didn't exist but after her return in 2009 she managed to qualify and qualified in 2010 and 2011 again. Till now she couldn't win the title but that seems only to be a matter of time. 

more at:

http://www.globaldarts.de/globalDartsEN/interviews/DetaHedman.html

#darts "Old Darters never die. They just fade away.", an interesting post on dartplayer forum

WC wrote:
"Ever wonder what happened to the massive number of competitive and recreational darters that packed public venues in the 70's and 80's?

Even if they reached a point where the pressure and regimen of leage/tournament competition was beyond them, why are they not still meeting up with friends for a pint and a friendly game or two or spending time on their board at home?

Virtually everyone here knows at least one person who was very active for years and just is not there any more. I know from personal experience because I was one of them

Why have we “just faded away?”

What can be done so that, at some point, you don’t “just fade away” too?

IMO, there are a myriad of excuses but only few actual reasons.

What are your thoughts.

WC"


The post got me thinking...
I find it interesting that darts is not much of a family game here in the USA, so much of the time when you have to focus more on family you find that darts gets set aside...

Wouldn't it be great if there could be a family "darts night" at family friendly establishments around town, or if you could hear your friends say; "I have to take the kids to their darts practice tonight." Or if at family reunions the old folks could sit around and say: "Little Annie just got select to her darts league's All-Star team!"

... if only it could be like that we wouldn't be having this conversation.
- DT

more posts at:
http://dartplayer.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=303990&sid=1116b1638137c11473d6063491843f13#303990

#darts 2013 World Cup XIX Oct 1-5,

It's Coming!!!xxx Canada is proud to host the 2013 World Cup XIX St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador October 1st-5th
Keep up-to-date here on all the latest news as the World descends on Canada!!!	*New* Check out this 2012 World Cup Video and Team Canada amongst the World! Opening & closing ceremonies plus Team Canada's rendition of our national anthem!

#darts 2013 ADO Tournament Calendar posted

August 17, 2012    ADO News

The 2013 ADO Tournament Calendar has been loaded to the website. More tournaments will be loaded as the office receives the information.
The dates for the 2013 ADO Playoffs have also been loaded. Please click the image to the left to view the PDF document.
http://www.adodarts.com/2013-ado-calendar-and-national-playoff-dates/

#darts Sid Waddell Passes Away... R.I.P. Sid...

DARTS commentator Sid Waddell has died after a long battle with illness. Waddell passed away peacefully just a day after his 72nd birthday following an 11 month fight with bowel cancer. A statement from his manager Dick Allix was released at midday on Sunday reading: "With great sadness, we announce that following a long illness, broadcaster and author Sid Waddell died peacefully with all his family around him late last night, Saturday August 11 2012."
 More at: http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2878981,00.html

Sid Waddell Classic Quotes



Sid Waddell: The life and times of one of sport's greatest voices Sid Waddell, who has died aged 72, was widely known as the "voice of darts". But as Waddell would repeatedly prove throughout his life, he was so much more than that. Broadcaster, television news producer, screenwriter, author and Bafta-winning director, the Northumberland-born Cambridge graduate was a multi-skilled man of words.
more at:
 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/darts/19232679

Make #Darts an Olympic Sport in 2016

"Lets try and make Darts an Olympic Sport in 2016, Share and pass this picture around to help us make it happen !!!!!"

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDartsNews

OK. realistically it's too late for it to happen in Rio, but we need to keep campaigns such as this one alive until we get it done! Waiting another 4 years to start again will be too late! -DT

How does a sport become Olympic?

To make it onto the Olympic programme, a sport first has to be recognised: it must be administered by an International Federation which ensures that the sport's activities follow the Olympic Charter. If it is widely practised around the world and meets a number of criteria established by the IOC session, a recognised sport may be added to the Olympic programme on the recommendation of the IOC's Olympic Programme Commission.http://www.olympic.org/sports

Pacific #Darts Association Signup

If you want to play this coming season please send an email to signup@pacificdarts.com.

Put in:

Night of play (Tue, Wed, Thur)

Division: A1 or A2

Team Name

Captain and Captains Phone Number

Members of the team

Sponsor Location

You can also fill out a form and take it to The Dart Shop in Buena Park or call the Dart Line at 562-726-3801 and leave a message.

Thanks,

Doug Tice

Recording and Results Secretary of the Pacific Darts Association.

Note:  We have not been able to field a division for Wednesday in the past year so if that is the night you want to play make sure to have an

Alternate night in case we don’t have enough teams.   We need 4 teams to make up a division. 

Part Claims NAPT Opener 23 Jul 2012 #darts

JOHN PART won the inaugural PDC North American Tour event on Sunday evening, defeating Darin Young in the final in Chicago.

The Canadian three-time World Champion claimed the $2,200 first prize in the $10,000 event to make a fine start to the year's NAPT series, with a further two events to be played in 2012.

more at:
http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2857586,00.html

Quarter-Finals

Jeff Smith 6-4 Ray Carver

Darin Young 6-2 Ryan Barnette

Ross Snook 6-1 Terry Hayhurst

John Part 6-3 Gary Mawson

Losers $400



Semi-Finals

Darin Young 6-5 Jeff Smith

John Part 6-1 Ross Snook

Losers $800



Final

John Part 6-1 Darin Young

Winner $2,200

Runner-Up $1,400

#darts 2012 ADO All-Stars and 501 National Championships

The 2012 ADO All-Stars and 501 National Championships takes place on August 10, 2012 in Stamford, CT in conjunction with the USA Dart Classic.  The ADO would like to wish all the participants the best of luck.
http://www.adodarts.com/2012allstars/

2012 VCDA Fall Season #Dart League is starting soon!

VCDA Fall League Registration Deadline
Monday, August 13, 2012 8:30pm

If you plan to play darts this fall season with the VCDA now is the time to get your team registered!
You can find registration form at:
http://vcda.org/PDFs/signup_sheet.PDF

https://www.facebook.com/events/337573512993991/

#darts on ESPN... ESPN Uk, that is...

ESPN.co.uk ESPN will broadcast live and exclusive coverage of the PartyPoker.net European Darts Championship as the top players in Europe compete in Mulheim, Germany this September. Viewers will be able to watch live action from each day of the tournament, ...
more at:
http://www.espn.co.uk/darts/sport/story/164249.html

#darts Mon Aug 13, 2012 VCDA Fall Season Signup Deadline!

Ventura County Dart Association

Mon Aug 13, 2012 VCDA Fall Season Signup Deadline!

If you plan to play darts this fall season with the VCDA now is the time to get your team registered!
You can find registration form at:
Registration Sheet PDF file
Captain's Meeting is Monday, August 27 at 7:30pm
First Night of League play Thursday, September 6th
Are you a player looking for a team? We will try to find you a team.

Email vcda"at"vcda"dot"org or call (805) 312-4375

If you have any questions about getting registered please contact: Bryan Gosser (805) 312-4375

#darts 28th Annual Cal-Hawaiian Dart Tournament

The RHADT Presents

The 28th Annual
Cal-Hawaiian Dart Tournament
August 18, 2012
$1501.00 Poway Elks Lodge
13219 Posway Road
Poway. Ca
Flyer Link

#darts is always left out....

Cats have a go at the Olympics...

...and even they forgot about the darts!

#darts Randkings in the US... so many and how useful

"do u think we can possibly ever have one universal point system for all? n i mean all? ada,nda,ado,ndfc,and any other NORTH AMERICAN ORGS????"

Was the question posed on Improving darts! on Facebook  click here (A Members only group)

It's a hard question and many folks are looking for ways to answer the question, but the obvious issue is that a lot of folks don't think that the ADO Rankings are working. Several organizations have their own systems that attempt to address the question of who are the strongest players on the North American Dart Circuit. It appears that each of these organizations ranking systems addresses the wants and needs of the organization running the ranking system, but the key question is; "Which system appeals to the average tournament player?" But then that brings up the question of "Who is the average tournament player?" and that brings us to; "Is there really an average tournament player in North American?" Maybe there are even more questions that need to be answered...

I'm thinking the final answer will be "Only time will tell" and the ranking system proves to be most user friendly and accurate should win the day.... but I could be wrong about that... dartplayers seem to be slow to change...  if pressed I would say that ADO Rankings are more viewed than many of the newer rankings systems, and then MLDrankins is likely the next most utilized ranking system of the newer systems on offer. Only time will tell if this holds true in the future.

What do you want in a ranking system?



Have your say here by posting a comment, or in the group on facebook at: Improving darts! on Facebook  click here (A Members only group)

#darts Should Darts be an Olympic Sport?

Jacob Lewis - Danny Boyle’s opening ceremony was a brilliant mess of unabashedly bonkers Britishness, but all this national character suddenly feels lacking when watching the sports on offer. You could argue that none of the events in London 2012 have a true British vibe, because every great Olympic sport we invented, we promptly exported and forgot how to play.
Take tennis for example; before Murray’s epic Sunday victory, the last time Britain won gold in tennis was 1908, way back when you could get a medal in the tug of war. Clearly what’s needed is a sport that shows off some of what Britain’s really all about: beer, pork scratchings and drunken bankers. So where the hell are the medals for darts this summer?
Hidden just off London Bridge in the square mile is Porters Lodge, the capital’s waterhole with a reputation as “darting heaven” amongst those in the know. The locals in the Lodge here are pretty pissed — pun fully intended — at their sport of choice missing out on a chance in the Olympic spotlight. The British Darts Organisation lobbied strongly for darts to be included in London 2012, but despite being recognised as a bona-fide sport in 2005 (the year London won the games) and members of the Olympic Committee attending Lakeside World Pro Darts Championships, it wasn’t added to the list.

more at:
http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/08/should-darts-be-an-olympic-sport/

#darts podcast... Stamford preview, MLD Results

Stephen G. Panuncialman

11:35am Aug 7

Tonight at 7:30pm central...we preview, set the odds, and Mark makes his picks for the US 501 championship this Friday in Stamford, CT. Also MLD results from Aylmer,Ontario and New York, NY. And most likely a couple of real rants...

Dart Talk www.ustream.tv Dart Talk @ USTREAM: A weekly internet broadcast dedicated solely to the sport of darts. Tournament ...

#darts Anne Kramer ISSUE 4 August.

The days where you could attend a tournament, win the singles event, and are given a huge trophy. Not to mention, I huge check (cheque) to go with it. If you were a male, you could win the Men’s Singles event at a $10k tournament and get a fat $1,000.00 check along with that huge trophy. It was like that at tournaments all over the country and a pre-requisite that your open singles event paid first place at least 10% of your total tournament payout for the win. Back then; a player could make a living with these winnings.
http://www.napda.net/home1/editions/edition_4

#darts 2 yr Aniversary DATW podcast from Stamford

Evan Waterman wrote:

6:02am Aug 7

Hello all. We will be celebrating our 2 year anniversary in Stamford this weekend broadcasting all day Saturday with Richard Ashdown and Bobby George. Join us over at www.dartsunderground.com to follow everything that's happening. We would like to thank you all who have made this a really fun couple of years. Our goal from the very beginning was to entertain and inspire people to take bolder steps in the sport. If you have a fond memory of the show please feel free to email us at host@dartsaroundtheworld.com and we will mention it on the show. Thanks!

#darts McHale's Bar presents an evening with the "Stars of U.S. Darts"

By Anthony Eugenia,

• Thursday, August 9, 2012
• 7:30pm until 10:30pm in EDT

Please join us on Thursday evening August 9th @ 7:30pm as McHale's brings together THE premier talent in U.S. darts today! Darin Young , Larry Butler & Jim Widmayer will be on hand to not only show you what has made them the top players in the game but to give you the inside scoop on what it takes to be the best and to be the best player YOU can be! If you don't play darts yourself, come on down and see how fun and exciting darts is! The players are looking forward to meeting and greeting eveyone at McHale's. To take us down our evening of entertainment we look forward to having on hand MC Colin Cosell. Come and enjoy the wonderful food, drink and hospitality that McHale's Bar & Grill has to offer..... NYC newest darting institution! http://dartplayersnewyork.com/uploads/McHale_s_US_Stars_Flyer.pdf

This event is produced in association with DPNY
Dart Players New York
 http://dartplayersnewyork.com/
Contact information:

Paul Downey @ McHale's-
ph# 347.724.5600

Anthony Eugenia @ DPNY-
ph# 347.527.3236

#darts RICHARD LAWRENCE update

H Knight Schutsch wrote on facebook:

UPDATE FOR RICHARD LAWRENCE.
We visited with him yesterday and he was in and out of consciousness. But he recognized myself and Phil Cotrell and perked up a bit. Being such a strong man we are on a vigil knowing the end is near. The doctors are saying a week maybe two it is a matter of how long his great big heart will last. But due to the generosity of all of you we have given Karen and Richard a greater gift than you could imagine. Because of the donations Karen was able to bring Richard home and spend time together with the assistance of a home health aide. They were able to have talks and say all things we would imagine we would say if we were in their position. Your gifts grew to mean the world to them. I am looking forward to being with everyone so we share stories, memories, pictures and laughs. Let's try our best to celebrate the life of wonderful friend, husband, brother and son. But I wanted to give an update and to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart!❤

 

event photos:

http://dartsfromtheheart4richard.shutterfly.com/pictures/94#85

#darts DIARY OF A DART PLAYER WITH ANDY RELF – Everything’s going great for me... that is, except for my knee! - Darts - Sussex Express

THINGS are going great on the dart board at the moment.
Confidence is high, I’m scoring great, and my finishing has improved almost to a point where I’m happy with it.
For the second week running in Superleague I took the man of the match award with a 28.49 average per dart, which was also best in the county for the second consecutive week.

more at:
DIARY OF A DART PLAYER WITH ANDY RELF – Everything’s going great for me... that is, except for my knee! - Darts - Sussex Express

#darts Reminder: BENEFIT SHOOT FOR RICHARD LAWRENCE A.K.A. PANCHO

Kim Lucasti wrote: Wow, I am truly overwhelmed by the generosity of the dart community! We have some amazing raffle prizes:
32" LCD HD TV
Las Vegas Open Entry Package
Queen Mary Dart Tournament Entry Package
Gold Coast V Entries
Black Widow Darts
L Style Darts Supply Packages & Monster Darts
Harrows Darts
Dart Boards
Dart Cases
Angels Tickets and Preferred Parking Pass ( AMAZING SEATS, take a look at my photos to see where you will be sitting)
Gift Certificates to restaurants
FANTASTIC GIFT BASKETS & LOTS OF OTHER GREAT PRIZES!
Well over $2000.00 in Raffle Prizes thanks to the generosity of the companies and people listed below.
I cannot thank you all enough
The Dart Shop in Buena Park
The Dolphin Lounge in Anaheim
Mother's Car Care
Las Vegas Open / CHRIS HELMS
Gold Coast Shootout V / Ventura County Darts Association
Queen Mary Classic
L Style Darts Monster
Laserdart / Horizon Darts
Bottelsen Darts
Metroline Cases
Great Lakes Darts
Dart World
All American Asphalt
Dang Crabs! in Garden Grove, CA
Tartan Room in Orange, California
Jan Turner & Barbara Smith
Kimberly & John Denich
Harriette & Dieter Schutsch
Katie Harris & Patty (ADO)
Tiffany Gnau
Kim Bird

Thank you all for all the wonderful gift baskets, prizes and the time you have donated. Hope I didn't forget anyone and hope to see lots of people at the shoot tomorrow (Saturday 8/5/12). more at: #darts "DARTS FROM THE HEART" BENEFIT SHOOT FOR RICHARD LAWRENCE A.K.A. PANCHO
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