The Professional Game | Game On! Donny Joe #darts blog

There's a lot of discussion of what it will take to improve the status of darts in North America going on almost everywhere these days, including endless chatter on facebook about it, and I'm sure that any of you that want to jump into the discussion can do so in your own way. Donny Joe has a go at it on his "Game On" blog so stop by and take in his opinion:

I’ve been reading a number of different threads from Facebook related to the state of steel tip darts in America. No, I don’t have a Facebook account, but I have friends who copy and send me threads on topics that may interest me. Many of the threads that I’ve read lately contain passionate, and sometimes heated, conversations regarding what needs to change, the reasons for change, the people who would benefit from the change, how to instigate change, how to implement the change, etc. While the opinions and reasons vary, most people are ready for a change. In my opinion, there are two key changes that need to occur first. Once these changes are made, the direction of future changes becomes clearer and easier.

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The Professional Game | Game On!

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#darts Dart teams enjoy camaraderie of sport

The tips of the darts drilled into the bull’s-eye circle as Aramando Iron Elk carefully released each one from his hand.

His precision knocked off 103 points for his team, who erupted into celebration during the 27th annual South Dakota State Dart Tournament on Sunday afternoon. Competing in their division’s championship match, Iron Elk and the rest of the Reliance Bar NC Aces were racing to drop their score from 501 points to zero before their opponents, Shipwreck Sharpshooters.

Read more: http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/dart-teams-enjoy-camaraderie-of-sport/article_e302879a-60f5-11e1-99a9-001871e3ce6c.html#ixzz1ncZ4xCK2

Dart teams enjoy camaraderie of sport

Port City Open Cricket Singles #darts

Semi Finals
Tom Sawyer defeats Todd B
Larry Butler defeats Jeff Smith
FINALS
Butler defeats Sawyer 2-1!

Rileys News - Spring Open #Darts Tournament

Spring Open Darts Tournament

(Posted: 22 February 2012)

(Event begins: 24/03/2012, 12:15)

We are proud to host the first (of many!) Open Darts Tournaments.

Saturday 24th March 2012
Entry is £6
Turn up and enter on the day

Boards are open from 11am to practice

Registration opens at 12.15 and finishes at 1pm

Bar & kitchen open from 11am

Format:
501, straight start, best of 5 (Semi-finals best of 7, Final best of 9)
Nearest bull throws first in legs 1, 3, 5
Losing players are required to chalk the next game

£600+ Prize Fund*
(paying top 16 places)

Winner - 225
Runner-Up - £100
3rd - £50
4th - £50
5th-8th - £25
9th-16th - £10

*subject to a minimum of 64 players.

Click here for more info about Rileys Pool & Snooker at Stirling

Rileys News - Spring Open Darts Tournament

Fri 24 Feb 2012 #darts Diary of a Darts Player with Andy Relf - Other Sports - Sussex Express

THIS week has been a quiet one on the playing front. Last Friday our Burwash Wheel side produced a solid performance sealing a win over the Runt in Tun in the Heathfield League. This week sees us in the Seamer Cup semi-final, this time away at the Runt in Tun. Hopefully we’ll be solid again, and see our way to the final.

Diary of a Darts Player with Andy Relf - Other Sports - Sussex Express

#darts MLD Local: Philly Legends, $2,160

Major League Darts: 
Limited Field: Limited to first 48 paid players
Sun Mar 18, 2012 Entry Deadline Mar 9, 2012
Location/Venue: Tacony Billiards, 6201 Keystone Street, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
Start Time: 1:00pm Mandatory Player's Meeting/Check-in Deadline: 12:30pm
Entry fee: $50,PRE-register online** at MLDdarts.com/register

Format:
- Modified Round Robin
- Top 2 advance to Main Event, Best of 11. Best of 15 Finals.
- Remaining players advance to best of 5 Consolation Event
- Round Robin groups are seeded based on player rankings:
www.mlddarts.com/rankings

Dress Code: Slacks, collared shirt, closed toe shoes. No shorts, tank tops,
hats, etc.

Rules: Major League Darts is under the jurisdiction of the Darts Regulation
Authority (DRA), and their rules shall preside.

Payout: 90% guaranteed, payouts based on 48 players, actual payouts will be
determined the day of the event.
1st: $435
2nd: $250
Semis: $170
Last 8: $115
Last 12: $75
Consolation: $75

Tournament Director: Anthony Marchei, antmarchei@comcast.net, 856-468-5678

**If needed checks/money orders can be sent to: (include tournament name, and
player name)
Major League Darts, 809 Laurel St #34, San Carlos, CA 94070 *needs to be
received 1 week prior to the deadline*

This MLD Local is in MLD Region 8. All players will earn points which will be
used in the Regional Qualification System for the MLD 2012 North American
Championships, 30 Nov – 2 Dec 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Players in
Maryland, Ohio, West Virginia, and Deleware, can also earn points towards
their personal regional at this event. Players from ANY State or Province will
also earn points towards the 'wildcard' spots available.

http://mlddarts.com/tournaments/2012/philly_legends

To see the full list of MLD events visit:  http://mlddarts.com/calendar/2012

brian
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Brian Jackson
www.BrianJacksonPhoto.com

Hampshire #Darts Open motors on (From Daily Echo)

The Hampshire Darts Open is flying in the right direction with the announcement of a new sponsor for the country’s biggest one-day tournament.

New Southampton car dealership Doves Vauxhall have put their name to the successful competition for 2012.

Up to 450 players are expected to toe the oche at the city’s Novotel and neighouring Ibis on Saturday, May 26.

Hampshire Darts Open motors on (From Daily Echo)

#darts Phil Taylor's 2012 Premier League 9 Darter at Aberdeen

MLD Local:Emerald Valley Shootout, $810 | Major League #Darts

Major League Darts: MLD Local:Emerald Valley Shootout, $810

Submitted by Brian Jackson on Wed, 02/15/2012 - 09:05

Limited Field: maximum of 18 players
Date: Saturday March 10, 2012 Entry Deadline: Friday March 2, 2012
Location/Venue: Alibi Tavern, 2422 Main St, Springfield, OregonEntry fee: $50, pre-register** online at MLDdarts.com/register
Start Time: 11:00am Mandatory Players Meeting/Check-in: 10:30am

Format:
- - Modified Round Robin.
- Top 2 advance to Main Event. Best of 11. Best of 15 Finals
- Remaining advance to Consolation Event. Best of 5
- Round Robin groups are seeded based on MLD player rankings: MLDdarts.com/rankings

Rules: Major League Darts is under the jurisdiction of the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA), and their rules shall preside.

Dress Code: Slacks, collared shirt, closed toe shoes. No shorts, tank tops, hats, etc.

Payout: based on 18 players, 90% payout, actual payout determined on day of event
1st: $260
2nd: $155
Semis: $100
Last 6: $65
Consolation: $65

Tournament Director: Anthony Smith, alsmith@wirelessgrowth.com 541-543-9297

**If needed checks/money orders can be sent to: (include tournament name, and player name) *send in 2 weeks prior*
Major League Darts, 809 Laurel St #34, San Carlos, CA 94070
Day of walk-in registrations allowed if space available, LATE registration fee will apply.

This MLD Local is in MLD Region 13. All players will earn points which will be used in the Regional Qualification System for the MLD 2012 North American Championships, 30 Nov – 2 Dec 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Players in California, Nevada, and Idaho can also earn points towards their personal regional at this event. Players from ANY State or Province will also earn points towards the 'wildcard' spots available.

Major League Darts: MLD Local:Emerald Valley Shootout, $810 | Major League Darts

Cue Ball $300 added #dart tournament

• • Saturday, February 25, 2012
  • 5:30pm until 9:00pm

• $300 blind draw tournament True blind draw sign ups at 530pm play in the 01 single elimination tournament, winner take all starts at 530pm

MLD Local: Down The Hatch Open, $2,160+ Major League #Darts

Limited Field: maximum of 48 players
Date: Saturday March 3, 2012 Entry Deadline: Friday February 24, 2012
Location/Venue: Down The Hatch, 8010 49th St N, Pinellas Park, Florida
Entry fee: $50, pre-register** online at MLDdarts.com
Start Time: 12:00pm Mandatory Players Meeting/Check-in: 11:30am

### Down The Hatch is sponsoring the 2nd place finisher and the Top Finishing Women into the ADO National Qualifier on Sunday March 4th also at Down the Hatch!! ###

***Winner will receive an entry into a PDC North American Tour event (need a minimum of 32 entries) ***

Format:
- - Modified Round Robin.
- Top 2 advance to Main Event. Best of 11. Best of 15 Finals
- Remaining advance to Consolation Event. Best of 5
- Round Robin groups are seeded based on MLD player rankings: MLDdarts.com/rankings

Rules: Major League Darts is under the jurisdiction of the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA), and their rules shall preside.

Dress Code: Slacks, collared shirt, closed toe shoes. No shorts, tank tops, hats, etc.

Payout: based on 48 players, 90% payout, actual payout determined on day of event
1st: $435
2nd: $250
Semis: $170
Last 8: $115
Last 16: $75
Consolation: $75

Tournament Director: Jason Smith, jason.w.smith.180@gmail.com, 413-626-5507

**If needed checks/money orders can be sent to: (include tournament name, and player name) *send in 2 weeks prior*
Major League Darts, 809 Laurel St #34, San Carlos, CA 94070
Day of walk-in registrations allowed if space available, LATE registration fee will apply.

This MLD Local is in MLD Region 5. All players will earn points which will be used in the Regional Qualification System for the MLD 2012 North American Championships, 30 Nov – 2 Dec 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Players from ANY State or Province will also earn points towards the 'wildcard' spots available.

http://mlddarts.com/tournaments/2012/down_the_hatch_open

#Darts teen on target to become next champion - Local News - Sport - General - Tennant & District Times

A TENNANT Creek teenager is right on target to become an Australian darts champion after his recent success at a national competition.

Fifteen-year-old Jackson Wilson-Young recorded the second-highest average at the Australian Junior Darts Championships held in Tasmania recently.

His average was 23.398 which, according to his coach, is very impressive.

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Darts teen on target to become next champion - Local News - Sport - General - Tennant & District Times

#DARTS: Adams aiming to hit winning trail again - Other Sport - Spalding Guardian

DECORATED Deeping darts ace Martin Adams is bidding to get back to winning ways at this week’s Scottish Open.

England captain “Wolfie” crashed out of the Dutch Open at the last 16 stage against Davyd Venken last Saturday, despite being among the favourites to land the crown.

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DARTS: Adams aiming to hit winning trail again - Other Sport - Spalding Guardian

#Darts: MLD Local: Fairley's Finest, $2,720

MLD Fairleys Finest
02/12/12
Oromocto,N.B
32 Players

Main Draw
Last 10
Terry Fougere 6-2 Peter Rogers
Lyndon Sappier 6-5 Ike Mullin
Last 8
Jeff Smith 6-2 Lyndon Sappier
Terry Fougere 6-3 Scott Tracy
Stephen Bradley 6-4 Rodney Conner
Kerry Way 6-2 Frank Ford
Semi-Final
Jeff Smith 6-0 Stephen Bradley
Terry Fougere 6-3 Kerry Way
Final
Jeff Smith 8-1 Terry Fougere

Consolation
Last 32
Justin Leblanc 3-0 Del Jenkins
Danny Gaudett 3-0 Adrien St Peter
Gary Fiander 3-0 Madison Mauger
Jeff Mauger 3-0 Christina Cole
Kerry Caines 3-0 Dennis Woodcock
Keith Walsh 3-0 Angela Fougere
Last 16
Tom Brake 3-0 Gary Fiander
Keith Walsh 3-1 Justin Leblanc
Adam Stella 3-0 Jeff Mauger
Chris Cumberland 3-0 Gerry Walsh
Danny Gaudett 3-2 Pete Marsden
Mitchel Burt 3-2 Keith Mooney
John carter 3-2 Kerry Caines
Rick MacIsaac 3-0 Barry Adams
Last 8
Tom Brake 3-0 Keith Walsh
Adam Stella 3-2 Chris Cumberland
Mitchel Burt 3-2 Danny Gaudett
Rick MacIsaac 3-2 John carter
Last 4
Adam Stella 3-0 Tom Brake
Mitchel Burt 3-0 Rick MacIsaac
Final
Adam Stella 3-0 Mitchel Burt

Seeds
1 Jeff Smith
2 Scott Tracy
3 Kerry Way
4 Terry Fougere
5 Chris Cumberland
6 Rodney Conner
7 Stephen Bradley
8 Justin Leblanc
9 Ike Mullin
10 Frank Ford

payouts
1st $385
2nd $225
Semis $150
Last 8 $100
Last 10 $65
Consoaltion 1st $65

Congratulations to Jeff Smith who earned a paid entry into one of the PDC North American Pro Tour events for 2012.

Dartplayer & SEWA-Darts Forums-viewtopic-Major League Darts: MLD Local: Fairley's Finest, $2,720

#Dart throwers connect at tournament

The family that throws shiny, sharp objects together stays together.

That's the philosophy of Larry Edwards, a Correctionville, Iowa, man who competed with three of his adult children Sunday at the 20th annual Midwest Dart Championship at the Sioux City Convention Center.

Read more: http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/dart-throwers-connect-at-tournament/article_2a41662e-50dd-56f2-847d-82c5a7d9bed6.html#ixzz1mIPRfeJE

Dart throwers connect at tournament

#Darts: Ladies campaigner eyes next challenge | This is Grimsby

A LINCOLNSHIRE darts player – who became known around the world after getting a women's championship televised live – is aiming to rock the darts world again.

County darts team secretary Julie Lambie is planning a ladies only event in September – and is looking for sponsorship to attract top women professionals

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Darts: Ladies campaigner eyes next challenge | This is Grimsby

#Dart Competition Puts Bullseye on Warren - WKBN - 27 First News - Local News - Youngstown, Warren, Columbiana, Ohio - Sharon, Pennsylvania

A 24-year-old Youngstown contest continues to draw a crowd. Hundreds gathered in Warren for the Youngstown Dart Association's annual competition.

While participants threw darts for a shot at prize money, they also threw for charity.

Steve Evangelista has been coming to the competition for 13 years. His strategy is simple.

"Practice, practice, practice, that's all it is, practice," said Evangelista.

The competition, now in its 24th year attracted a crowd of around 400. Many come from out of state for a chance to play.

"From Pennsylvania, Michigan, New York to participate in this," said Chuck Price, Youngstown Dart Association.

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Dart Competition Puts Bullseye on Warren - WKBN - 27 First News - Local News - Youngstown, Warren, Columbiana, Ohio - Sharon, Pennsylvania

#DARTS: Johnny puts on career best show (From This Is Wiltshire)

JOHNNY Haines described his performance at the first two UK Open qualifying events as the best of his career to date.

Haines picked up £1,600 in prize money at the events in Crawley after making the latter stages on both Saturday and Sunday, which has put him in a good position to reach the finals in Bolton in June through the UK Open Order of Merit.

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DARTS: Johnny puts on career best show (From This Is Wiltshire)

#darts Planet Darts | Newsdesk | Speedy Hire UK Open Qualifier Two

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN hit a nine-dart finish and a 170 checkout in defeating Dave Chisnall 6-1 in the final of Sunday's second Speedy Hire UK Open Qualifier in Crawley.

The Dutch youngster claimed his first full PDC ProTour victory since 2009 with the triumph, with the £6,000 prize money sealing his place in June's UK Open televised finals and putting him in a strong position to reach July's World Matchplay.
more at:
Planet Darts | Latest News | Newsdesk | Newsdesk | Speedy Hire UK Open Qualifier Two

Unicorn #Darts - News - New US distributor for Unicorn Darts

Unicorn are delighted to announce the appointment of Escalade Sports of Evansville, Indiana as US Distributor of the Unicorn Darts, Dartboards & Dart Accessory line.

Talking about the new agreement, Edward Lowy, Managing Director of Unicorn Products Ltd of London, England said: “Unicorn has been delivering innovative, quality darts equipment to the US market for over 60 years. We are delighted to team up with Escalade to continue to provide seamless and peerless customer service to the US market.”

Dave Fetherman, Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Escalade, said “We are really looking forward to growing our Darting category with the Unicorn line. We know how important quality and service are and we look forward to delivering both to our customers.”

For more information :

Escalade Sports USA:
http://www.escaladesports.com/
Contact : Dave Fetherman - DaveFetherman@escaladesports.com

Unicorn UK
http://www.unicorn-darts.com/
Contact : Edward Lowy – elowy@unicorngroup.com

Escalade Sports Website

Unicorn Darts - News - New US distributor for Unicorn Darts

#darts Sioux City's The Bulls-Eye For Midwest Dart Players - News, Weather and Sports for Sioux City, IA: KCAU-TV.com

Darts. It's a game as traditional as the beer the shooters drink. And one with a pretty simple plotline.

"Take your hand, aim, and throw," said Sioux Falls Dart Player Brian Barber.

more at:
Sioux City's The Bulls-Eye For Midwest Dart Players - KCAU-TV.com

#darts Region 2-2 California Winmau World Masters VCDA Qualifier Schedule 2012

Winmau World Masters VCDA Qualifier Schedule 2012

Date Time Location Eligibility
Wed Feb 22nd 2012 7:30 The Bench Warmer Open to All
Sat Mar 3rd 2012 2:30 The Bench Warmer Open to All
Sun March 11 2012 2:30 The Bench Warmer Open to All

This will be a modified round robin 501 singles event.
Women are welcome to play in the men’s bracket, if we have 6 or more women we will run a women’s only event simultaneously.
Cost to enter is $10.00 per person
This qualifier will be for a chance to play in the Regional event to be held after the Pat Murphy Open
Sun March 25th 2012 at 12:00 at the Chula Vista Elks Lodge.
Any questions contact Bryan at (805) 312-4375 vcda@vcda.org

501 Qualifiers
Dolphin Lounge
1274 Magnolia Anaheim
(714) 826-7690
$10 per player. The player (male and female) with the most wins each day bank the money to help pay the $110 entry fee to play in the regional on Sunday, March 25 in San Diego.
Time: 10:30am signup, 11am Start
Dates: Feb 25, Mar. 3, Mar. 10, Mar. 17

Following the qualifier at 3pm there will be a blind draw Chicago Style tournament. The Cost is $10 with the bar addin $3 per Player.

Region 2-2 California

Crawley - UK Open qualifying - Diary of a #Darts Player with Andy Relf - Other Sports - Sussex Express

THE first PDC Pro Tour weekend of the year is upon us, and luckily with the weather slightly unpredictable at the moment, I’m pretty glad that it is in Crawley.

The event this weekend is a UK Open qualifying tournament, where we attempt to qualify for the televised UK Open event at Bolton in June.

more at:
Diary of a Darts Player with Andy Relf - Other Sports - Sussex Express

The Thorn Report at #Darts Around The World -

Thorn Around The World, Part 1: An Open Invitation

February 8, 2012

“Would you like to come with me?” she said. I didn’t hesitate. “Yes,” I said, smiling.
And, that’s how this journey began–a epic adventure to discover and spread darts around the world.
It was April in Portland, …

Darts Around The World » The Thorn Report

episode 92 - #Darts Around The World podcast

Episode 62-Gary Mawson and Darin Young after World Cup/Bob Sinnaeve and the NAPDA

We had the pleasure this week to have Gary and Darin join us to talk about their appearance in the World Cup immediately following the event. Given the unique format of the World Cup, it …

Darts Around The World » The Thorn Report

#darts Record field at Frome Open | This is Somerset

A record number of entries took part in the Frome Darts Open at Frome Town FC on Sunday.

The men's section attracted 103 competitors and there were also separate youth and ladies' tournaments.

Bristol's Wayne Thomas won the top prize of £500, beating Dennis Smith from Swindon in the final, with the runner-up picking up a £200 prize.

more at:
Record field at Frome Open | This is Somerset

Dino M. Zaffina Is Not Angry - Los Angeles - LA Weekly #darts

We heard recently from Dino M. Zaffina, the darts enthusiast at the center of last week's cover story ("Dastardly Deeds Against the Darts Association," by Chris Vogel). In the story, Vogel reported that Zaffina was upset because the Southern California Darts Association had failed to include his middle initial on an online scorecard — and that Zaffina filed papers of incorporation for an organization with the same name and appointed himself CEO of it. Many darts players saw the two events as related; Zaffina claims they were not.

http://www.laweekly.com/2012-02-09/news/dino-m-zaffina-is-not-angry/
Dino M. Zaffina Is Not Angry - Page 2 - News - Los Angeles - LA Weekly

#darts Elite Dart Players Association of America

The Elite Dart Players Association of America (EDPAA) established in 2009 is the only professional darts organization in North America. The EDPAA Advisory Board consists of volunteers, five Executives and 10 delegates.

We are an independent body formed by players of many darting associations and developed under the guidance and recommendations of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and the innovative efforts of our board

The EDPAA promotes and develops the professional sport of darts for all leagues to strive to play and provides a pathway for transitional players to move up in a world standing. The EDPAA ensures that access and equity is not denied on the basis of gender, age, disability, culture, background or location.

more at:
Elite Dart Players Association of America

Partners of the Elite Dart Players Association of America

THE Elite Dart Players Association of America have a number of partners, including an Official Charity, a partnership with Wounded Warriors, helping wounded vets make the transition back from the longest journey and also a range of dartboard and merchandise partners.

more at:
partners « Elite Dart Players Association of America

#darts #ADOdarts Clarification on the qualifier process

Clarification on the qualifier process.  Also, check the ADO website, www.adodarts.com

The ADO is going to move forward with open format of the National Playoff Program.
* Association/Local Playoffs
* National Qualifiers (Old Regionals)
* National Finals

Association/Local Playoffs = These are events that help players win their $110 entry fee into the National Qualifiers

National Qualifiers = These Qualifiers will be played in the same way that the OLD REGIONALS were, $110 entry fee, 3 leg Round Robin, 1 person advancing for every 8 participants.  What is different from the past regionals is the fact that there can be more than one National Qualifier in a geographic Region, players will be able to play more than one National Qualifier, and you can play in any qualifier, anywhere in the country. Once you qualify for the National Finals, you can no longer participate in future National Qualifiers for that specific National Playoff Program.  The player will keep the HIGHEST amount of points he received for a National Qualifier for that specific National Playoff Program.  All National Qualifiers MUST be posted on the ADO National Qualifier calendar at least 14 days prior to the date of the qualifier.  All results must be sent to the ADO office within 7 days of the event.

National Finals = WINMAU WORLD MASTERS, ALL STAR CHALLENGE & NAT'L 501 CHAMPIONSHIP, US TEAM, CRICKET SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP.

All official ADO Rules and Regulations pertaining to ADO Regionals will be updated within the next week.

Regards,
David Hascup
Communications Officer

#cycling CPSC: Specialized #Bicycle Components Recalled for Fall Hazards | Illinois News | JusticeNewsFlash Release

Morgan Hill, CA — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., has voluntarily recalled 2012 bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks for fall hazards the product poses to consumers. The CPSC announced the nationwide product recall on January 31, 2012.
more at:
CPSC: Specialized Bicycle Components Recalled for Fall Hazards | Illinois News | JusticeNewsFlash Release

Dastardly Deeds in #Darts - Los Angeles - LA Weekly

Several folks have been asking about the fate of the darts league in the L.A. area... this article attempts to tell the tale:
It's not easy to piss off a bunch of beer-guzzling darts players. On the whole, the barroom sport, popular in Los Angeles locales like Hollywood, Santa Monica and Woodland Hills, tends to attract mild-mannered, blue-collar guys, artists and musicians — people with sure hands and a hearty sense of humor who don't really give a damn.
more at:
Dastardly Deeds in Darts - Page 1 - News - Los Angeles - LA Weekly

#darts Camellia Classic XXXVI - New Location - Larger Payout - More Boards #darts

SVDA is proud to announce that Camellia Classic XXXVI is moving to
the Crowne Plaza in Sacramento featuring a large ballroom that will
accomadate 32 boards. The Crowne Plaza is offering a special rate of
$79.00 a nite! Please NOTE: To support the event, please reserve thru
Group rate: "Sacramento Valley Dart Association".

Thanks to the generous support of sponsors John & Kelly Baxter,
owners of A-Z Darts & Magic Darts, the Payout is $17,500+!

$2 Pilsner Urquell beer will still be available.

Dates: Feb. 10th - 12th, 2012

Visit WWW.SVDA.ORG and click on "Camellia Classic" link for more
information.

Any questions, please call Terry Salgy @ 916 806 1499

ADO Area 2-2 Winmau World Masters Regional Tournament

When: Sunday March 25th 2012
Where: Chula Vista Elks Lodge 901 Elks Lane, Chula Vista 91911 (619) 421-2011
Registration: 11:15 – 11:45
Tournament Start: 12:00
Cost: $110.00 per player
Game: 501 Modified round robin depending on the number of players.
Contact: Bryan Gosser (805) 312-4375

#darts Presidents Day weekend Queen Mary Classic - February 18th and 19th, 2012

Time is drawing near, so if you plan to attend the event this year you need to get signed up before the day to get your free passes.....please don't leave it to the last minute.....

This year's Queen Mary Classic is again on the Presidents Day weekend, February 18th and 19th, 2012. It again does not coincide with the Camellia Classic, which is on the weekend before.

We are again offering the following events..... Blind Draw Doubles 501, Men's and Ladies Singles 501, Draw Mixed Trios 701, Men's and Ladies Doubles 501/cricket/301 and Men's and Ladies Singles cricket. The prize money is guaranteed $6,570.00.

Let's make it the best one ever for our 10th anniversary.

This event is a part of the Scottish Festival which is held annually on the ship and to get around the entry fee to the festival, we are again able to offer free passes for those that sign up ahead of time, either at The Dart Shop or by mail.

Entries by mail require a stamped addressed envelope for the return of the passes.

We will again have event shirts. Anyone planning to purchase one can make our life a little easier by ordering ahead of time with size, color and type of shirt preferred. We can then estimate how many to order without going overboard (excuse the pun).

There will also be a raffle for a flat screen TV and other prizes....$1.00 per ticket. They will be available for purchase at The Dart Shop in January and at the event. The drawing will take place on Sunday afternoon during the tournament.
We would welcome any donated vouchers, gift certificates or prizes to add to the draw.

For those planning to stay in Long Beach for the weekend, there are dozens of hotels/motels in the vicinity. It is a busy weekend in Long Beach so don't leave it to the last minute to book a room. It can always be cancelled closer to the time if your plans change. You can also go to www.visitlongbeach.com or, do as I often do and go to www.hotwire.com and check out what they come up with.
The Queen Mary gets booked up early and is quite expensive but it is certainly an experience if you get the chance to stay on board, ghosts included for free.

We will again have a steel tip blind draw at The Dolphin Lounge in Anaheim on the Friday evening (17th) starting at 8.30pm.
Any questions please either e-mail me or call the Dart Shop at 714-995-1993
Please let me know if anyone is wanting fliers sent to them by mail.

Look forward to seeing you all once again,

Jan



Queen Mary Classic flier link

#darts Spring 2012 Season Details & New PDC NA Sponsorship Prog

Doublecork, Inc. is pleased to invite all serious dart players to participate in our Spring 2012 season of the Pro Developmental Singles League (PDSL) which begins the week of March 4, 2012.

Brackets can be from anywhere in the USA. Download the flyer for more information or visit our website: www.doublecork.com

#darts #soft-tip Looking for a blind draw tonight?

 How about trying Dartslive soft-tip at Sam's Saloon in Oxnard.
$5.00 entry fee.
7pm start time.
3129 SAVIERS RD.
OXNARD CA. 93030
805 486-6077
For details please contact:
Joey Burt (805) 760-2569

#darts Elite Dart Players Association of America

Evan Waterman

In your opinion, what could be added to darts as entertainment value to better attract "fans" to the sport? Share your thoughts here and we will share it on our show tonight at 9pm EST on www.dartsunderground.com. Tonight's theme: Darts Entertainment.

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Parafield Gardens #darts player targets world stage - People - News - News Review Messenger

AFTER missing a darts world championship, Robbie “The Remedy” Modra is targeting a place on the world stage this year.

A mix-up in 2010 meant Modra applied for the wrong UK visa, robbing him of the chance to compete in that year’s Professional Darts Corporation World Championships, in the UK.

more at:
Parafield Gardens darts player targets world stage - People - News - News Review Messenger

#darts World Record Attempt - February 1, 2012 Dartoid's World

Beginning at noon on May 5, Rob’s will be the site of the First Annual Charity Bull-a-Thon and World Record attempt. Eight Americans – Chris Allen, Chris Helms, Les Twinam, Andrea Taylor, Byron Dossey, Davis Snider, Connley Litton, and Gordon Goodwin – will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for "The most Bull’s Eyes by a Team in 10 Hours" that was set in January of 2011 by a team in England, spearheaded by former world champion Bob Anderson.
The record currently stands at 1,505 double bulls. Yep, the little red bit.
more at:
http://www.dartoidsworld.com/columns/425.html

#darts PDC World Cup of Darts Teams

1 - England (Phil Taylor & Adrian Lewis)
2 - Australia (Simon Whitlock & Paul Nicholson)
3 - Netherlands (Raymond van Barneveld & Vincent van der Voort)
4 - Scotland (Gary Anderson & Peter Wright)
5 - Wales (Mark Webster & Richie Burnett)
6 - Northern Ireland (Brendan Dolan & Michael Mansell)
7 - Belgium (Kim Huybrechts & Kurt Van De Rijck)
8 - Germany (Jyhan Artut & Bernd Roith)
9 - Canada (John Part & Ken MacNeil)
10 - Republic of Ireland (William O'Connor & Mick McGowan)
11 - USA (Darin Young & Gary Mawson)
12 - Austria (Mensur Suljovic & Dietmar Burger)
13 - Sweden (Magnus Caris & Dennis Nilsson)
14 - Spain (Antonio Alcinas & Carlos Rodriguez)
15 - Finland (Petri Korte & Marko Kantele)
16 - Gibraltar (Dylan Duo & Dyson Parody)
17 - Denmark (Per Laursen & Jann Hoffmann)
18 - Croatia (Boris Krcmar & Tonci Restovic)
19 - South African (Devon Petersen & Shawn Hogan)
20 - Japan (Haruki Muramatsu & Morihiro Hashimoto)
21 - New Zealand (Warren French & Preston Ridd)
22 - Philippines (Christian Perez & Lourence Ilagan)
23 - Malaysia (Lee Choon Peng & Amin Bin Abdul Ghani)
24 - Hungary (Nandor Bezzeg & Kristian Kaufmann)

World Cup of Darts
First Round Draw
Canada v Hungary
Republic of Ireland v Malaysia
USA v Philippines
Austria v New Zealand
Sweden v Japan
Spain v South Africa
Finland v Croatia
Gibraltar v Denmark

Second Round Draw Bracket
England (1) v
Germany (8) v
Wales (5) v
Scotland (4) v
Australia (2) v
Belgium (7) v
Northern Ireland (6) v
Netherlands (3) v

Schedule of Play
Friday February 3
Afternoon Session (2pm-6pm)
First Round x8 Games

Evening Session (8pm-12am)
Second Round x4 Games

Saturday February 4
Afternoon Session (2.30pm-6.30pm)
Second Round x4 Games

Evening Session (8pm-12am)
Quarter-Finals

Sunday February 5
Afternoon Session (3pm-6.30pm)
Semi-Finals

Evening Session (8pm-11.30pm)
Final

Planet #Darts - Newsdesk | Newsdesk - Pipe Claims First Blood In 2012

JUSTIN PIPE won the opening Players Championship of 2012 with a 6-0 whitewash of Paul Nicholson in Saturday's Spanish Darts Trophy final in Benidorm.

Pipe continued the form which saw him reach six of the last ten Players Championship finals in 2011 by claiming his fourth ranking title and a £6,000 prize at the Melia Hotel.

Quarter-Finals
Justin Pipe 6-2 Shaun Griffiths
Ian White 6-2 Darren Whittingham
Magnus Caris 6-5 Wes Newton
Paul Nicholson 6-3 Mark Walsh
Losers £1,000

Semi-Finals
Justin Pipe 6-4 Ian White
Paul Nicholson 6-2 Magnus Caris
Losers £2,000

Final
Justin Pipe 6-0 Paul Nicholson
Winner £6,000
Runner-Up £3,000

Planet Darts | Latest News | Newsdesk | Newsdesk | Pipe Claims First Blood In 2012

Spanish Win For Super Smith
29 Jan 2012

MICHAEL SMITH won his second professional title with victory in Sunday's Spanish Darts Classic Players Championship in Benidorm, denying Justin Pipe a weekend double with a 6-3 win in the final.
Quarter-Finals
Justin Pipe 6-3 Ross Smith
Matt Clark 6-4 Kim Huybrechts
Michael Smith 6-3 Dave Chisnall
James Wade 6-5 Alex Roy
Losers £1,000

Semi-Finals
Justin Pipe 6-5 Matt Clark
Michael Smith 6-4 James Wade
Losers £2,000

Final
Michael Smith 6-3 Justin Pipe
Winner £6,000
Runner-Up £3,000


http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2592441,00.html

# Darts on the Radio

Contributed by Charis

During the PDC World Championship in the press marquee in Alexandra Palace you can always find a young man sitting in a shielded corner. Usually he’s already there when I come and he’s still there when I leave though I am always one of the last to leave.

Dartplayer & SEWA-Darts - Darts on the Radio