Stay sharp with these darts tips - support #darts articles!

Please have a look at this article on yahoo sports and post a comment, let's support articles about darts! If you don't have a yahoo account, it only takes minutes to create one.... while you are at it join the darttournaments yahoo group!

Played well, darts is a graceful, fluid,
effortless-looking sport. Put a dart in the hands of a good player and
it looks like the easiest thing in the world.
Try it for yourself, however, and you'll find out that it takes a
great deal of skill to nail bullseyes — or the board itself, for that
matter. Darts wobble, hit the wires, and bounce off the board for no
clear reason. If you're playing in public - the local pub, for instance
--  getting the basics down can be an embarrassing process. Save
yourself some frustration: follow these pointers and you'll be be, well
not nailing bullseyes, but doing a fair share better than the amateurs
around you.

Read more at:
Yahoo sports - link

#darts Donny Joe writes: Here I Come – The World Stage 2: Game On!

I’m heading to Hong Kong for The World Stage 2 in April 2012.  Woohoo!  I’ve been to many tournaments in my 20+ years of playing, but I have never been to a tournament where I’ve had this much anticipation and excitement.   Not only am I excited about the opportunity to play in The World event, but it will be my first time in Asia.  I just wish my Cantonese was stronger.
 read more at:
Here I Come – The World Stage 2 | Game On!

#darts Dart throwers target Pocatello; AMOI State Dart Tournament held at Ramada Inn - Dart throwers target Pocatello; AMOI State Dart Tournament held at Ramada Inn: Local:

  Bullseye.
    That was the goal Saturday as over 200 dart throwers took over Pocatello’s Ramada Inn to compete in various games as part of the AMOI State Dart Tournament.
    Darts is normally a pub game, but once a year the Amusement and Music Owners of Idaho (AMOI) host an event as a gesture of gratitude for all of the players that participate in the state’s many leagues and tournaments.

Read more: http://www.idahostatejournal.com/sports/local/article_d3e2e5ea-7633-11e1-a00a-0019bb2963f4.html#ixzz1qAPj8WAV

Planet #Darts Obituary: Jocky Wilson

THE Professional Darts Corporation were saddened to hear of the death of former World Champion Jocky Wilson aged 62 on Saturday.

The legendary Scottish darts star - who had turned 62 last Thursday - won World Championships in 1982 and 1989 before being a founder member of the PDC, with whom he played until his retirement in 1996.
 read more at:
Planet Darts | Latest News | Newsdesk | Newsdesk | Obituary: Jocky Wilson

A loss to the darting world... R.I.P. Jocky Wilson

Darts Around the World  - Episode 67-The Legend of Jocky Wilson
http://www.dartsaroundtheworld.com/episode-67-the-legend-of-jocky-wilson/

Previous post about Jocky Wilson:
http://darttalk.blogspot.com/2007/01/sad-story-of-jocky-wilson.html

3/22/12 Diary of a #Darts Player with Andy Relf - Other Sports - Sussex Express

LAST Friday our team from the Wheel at Burwash had a Heathfield League match against the Cross in Hand team that we had beaten the previous week in the Seamer Cup Final.
This had the makings of a revenge match for the Cross in Hand, but our team had different ideas on that one.

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

#darts Pacmania 3

Guaranteed Price: $30,000.00
When: May 11, 12, 13, 2012
Where: Somewhere in Los Angeles CA
(to be announce later)

http://mpdadarts.com/

2012 new soft-tip doubles leagues at the Dolphin Lounge #darts

From Jan Turner:
Now taking sign-ups for new soft-tip doubles leagues at the Dolphin Lounge on Sunday afternoons at 3.00pm and Monday nights at 7.30pm. Starting in a couple of weeks....these will go towards qualifying for Laughlin which is the weekend of October 4, 5, & 6th. Call for further details....

Also looking for players and teams for a Wednesday night league at Lucky John's #4........in Fullerton
and Monday nights at Sunset Lounge also in Fullerton...could be a travelling league between the two bars.

email Jan Turner or call at either 714-995-1993 (shop) or 714-567-1741 (cell)

Global #Darts Article Tom Fleetwood... check it out!

Tom Fleetwood


Thomas "Tom" Fleetwood was born on 6. July 1935 in Columbia, Missouri, as son of a college professor. Tom Fleetwood's way to the sport of darts was not a straight-lined one and during his studies and at the beginning of his working life nothing alluded he would one day a key part in the development of the sport in the United States.
Tom studied philosophy, ethics and drama. During his time at 

Global Darts

#darts March 25, 2012 Region 2-2 – ADO Masters for Winmau World Masters Regional Qualifier

There will be separate Men and Women's Regional

Regional (Men’s & Women’s Events)
Sunday, March 25, 2012
At the Chula Vista Elks Lodge
Chula Vista, CA
Chula Vista Elks Lodge
901 Elks Lane,
Chula Vista, CA 91911
619-421-2011
SIGNUPS 10:00 am
START 11:00 am
$110.00 entry fee
This Regional will be all 501, and the format will be Round Robin (must play 3 legs).
The winner of the Regional will go to the ADO Winmau World Masters
US National, at the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex Open, in Grapevine, TX
– May 18, 2012.
Association ADO Representatives and ADO Associations: Please
hold Local Qualifiers to send people to the Regional. The ADO
Regional Representative would like our region to have more
people at the Regional to represent us there and in the nationals.
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE
CALL:
Bryan Gosser
805-312-4375
vcda@vcda.org

2012 Moonspinners All ladies Steel Tip #Dart Tournament

...don't forget to bring your men and soft tippers welcome
$1000.00
May 12, 2012
All events $15.00 entry fee
Raffle prizes - Split-a-Buck
Location:
Needles Elks Lodge
1000 Lillyhill Drive
Needles, CA
760-326-1608
Friday night Open Blind Draw Doubles (everyone welcome)
100% pay-out
$10.00 entry
sign up 7pm start 8pm
Ladies Blind Draw Doubles Chicago $500 payout
Start 10 am
First
Second
Top 4
$250.00
$150.00
$50.00
Ladies Singles Chicago $500 payout
Start 12pm
First
Second
Top 4
$250.00
$150.00
$50.00
Here's where the men come in
80/20 Payout
Start 2pm
Blind Draw Mix Doubles
First
Second
Top 4
40%
20%
10%

*Days Inn         *Travelers Inn    *Motel 6            Rio Del Sol Inn        Colorado River Inn
760-326-5836    760-326-4900    760-326-3399    760-326-5660            760-326-4552

* closest to the venue


We will have DD Drivers at the shoot so you don't have to worry about driving and getting back to your room safe (Local only sorry not to the casino)
For more information Call Jeanne 909-648-5819

#darts Robert Allen St. John Memorial Dart Tournament-Soft Tip- March 31st, 2012

Robert Allen St. John Memorial Dart Tournament-Soft Tip- March 31st, 2012 - Canyon Country, CA
WHEN: Saturday, March31, 2012
Place: Mint Canyon Moose Lodge #2173
18000 Sierrahighway
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 252-7222
TIME: SIGN-UPS AT 12:30PM
TOURNAMENT STARTS AT 1:30PM
ENTRY: $10.00 ENTRY, $2.00 MYSTERY OUT,
BULL-SHOOTTICKETS ARE $1.00 OR
6 FOR $5.00
FOOD: THERE WILL BE HOT DOGS &
HAMBURGERS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
CONTACT FOR DETAILS:
ERIC MOLDER CELL-818-970-7165
SOFTWARE CONTROLLED TOURNAMENT (ELECTRONICALLY
RANDOMIZED AND BRACKET SETUP FOR DOUBLE ELIMINATION)

2012 VCDA Local ADO Winmau Masters Qualifiers resusts and dates #darts

Congratulations to Denise Parentaeu for winning the 3/14/12 women's qualifier at the Bench Warmer. This will be the first time in several years that the VCDA will be sending two women to an ADO Regional. Congratulations to Both Denise and Tori!!!
Our next open Winmau Masters Open Qualilfier will be 7PM, Wed., March 21, 2012 at the Bench Warmer. $10.00 entry fee based on 8 players men and women are invited to play. This is the last chance to play a qualifier before the regional.

VCDA Winmau World Masters League Qualifier Schedule 2012

VCDA Local Events:
Date Time Location Eligibility
Thur 1/26/2012 7:30 Bench Warmer Paul Behl
Sat 2/11/2012 2:30 Bench Warmer Jay Schmidt
Wed 2/22/2012 7:30 Bench Warmer Cancelled
Tues 2/28/2012 7:30 Bench Warmer Tori Plueger
Sat 3/3/2012 2:30 Bench Warmer Bryan Gosser
Sat 3/10/2012 2:00 Bench Warmer Canceled
Sun 3/11/2012 2:30 Bench Warmer Howard Meyers
Wed 3/14/2012 7:30 Bench Warmer Denise Parentaeu
Wed 3/21/2012 7:30 Bench Warmer Open


Qualifier winners will play in the Area 2-2 ADO 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 Brian.Gosser.ctr@navy.mil

There is a $110.00 fee for those that wish to buy their way into the Area 2-2 ADO Regional Qualifier


Ventura County Dart Association on facebook.com

Bobby George teaches #darts

At about 4:35 in the video we meet Bobby George, see a bit of his mansion and see him give a brief explanation of how to play darts:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ6w5arLLc8&feature=share

#darts Head Games: How Visual Illusions Improve Sports Performance

A new study finds that athletes are more likely to score when they think their target — be it a basket or golf hole — is larger than it really is.Researchers from Purdue University studied 36 college students putting into a golf hole up a ramp. Using a projector, the researchers created an optical illusion that showed a ring of circles around the golf hole which altered its perceived size. In the first trial, they projected a ring of 11 small circles that made the golf hole look larger in comparison. In the second trial, they projected five large circles that made the hole look smaller. Each student putted 10 times in each trial.

Read more: http://healthland.time.com/2012/03/15/head-games-how-visual-illusions-improve-sports-performance/#ixzz1pR8C3PEL

Build a Dartboard Cabinet #darts

Nice "how to" video for the "DIY" types out there. Just remember that the mounting bracket gets mounted to the cabinet so that the board will be nicely centered, and the mounting screw goes in the hole on in the center of the back of the dartboard, so the board can be rotated (the number ring come off) so you can distribute the wear on your dartboard... and a way to go to Windy City Darters

#darts #Dartslive Ventura County Reporter - Hitting the bull's-eye

Sure, the drinks are strong, the bartender spits a good game, and the camaraderie can’t be matched.

But there is another reason why folks from across the county, and beyond, are making their way to Sam’s Saloon in Oxnard: to throw darts.

Some even make the case that the future of the dart-throwing world is in the Oxnard saloon.
more at:
Ventura County Reporter - Hitting the bull's-eye soft-tip dartsliveUSA

#darts WyomingDarts.com Classic, $3,240 MLD Local, May 26, 2012

Limited Field: maximum of 48 in Open, and 24 players in Ladies
Date: Saturday May 26, 2012 Entry Deadline: Friday May 18, 2012
Location/Venue: VFW, 420 West 1st St., Casper, Wyoming
Entry fee: $50, pre-register** online at MLDdarts.com/register
Start Time: 10:30am Mandatory Players Meeting/Check-in: 10:00am

Open winner will receive an entry into a PDC North American Tour event(^need a minimum of 32 entries)

Format:
- Modified Round Robin. Open and Ladies fields are separate.
- 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 Open: 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 16: $75
Consolation Winner: $75

Payout Ladies: 90% guaranteed, payouts based on 24 players, actual payouts will be determined the day of the event.
1st: $300
2nd: $175
Semis: $115
Last 8: $75
Consolation Winner: $75

Tournament Director: Rob Soik, 307-333-2234, robsoik@wyomingdarts.com

**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

LATE registrations allowed after the deadline if space available, LATE registration fee will apply.

This MLD Local is in MLD Region 2. Players in South Dakota and Nebraska also earn Regional Ranking Points. 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/wyomingdarts_classic

#darts Mighty Mikes Open, $4,900+ MLD Local, May 12, 2012

Limited Field: maximum of 48 player in Open, and 48 players in Ladies
Date: Saturday May 12, 2012 Entry Deadline: Friday May 4, 2012
Location/Venue: Mighty Mikes, 22330 Sterling Blvd, Sterling, Virginia
Entry fee: $50, pre-register** online at MLDdarts.com/register
Start Time: 11:00am Mandatory Players Meeting/Check-in: 10:30am

### Mighty Mikes is adding up to $600 into the Consolation Purse!!! ###

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 Open: 90% guaranteed, payouts based on 48 players, actual payouts will be determined the day of the event.
1st: $450
2nd: $260
Semis: $175
Last 8: $115
Last 16: $80
Consolation Winner: $80

Payout Ladies: 90% guaranteed, payouts based on 48 players, actual payouts will be determined the day of the event.
1st: $450
2nd: $260
Semis: $175
Last 8: $115
Last 16: $80
Consolation Winner: $80

Tournament Director: Scott Groves, Scotty.groves@gmail.com, 703-296-0041

**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

LATE registrations allowed after the deadline if space available, LATE registration fee will apply.

This MLD Local is in MLD Region 6. 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 Tennessee, Kentucky, and West Virginia 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/mighty_mikes_open

Gold Star Family Charity Classic, $2,700 MLD Local, May 12, 2012

Limited Field: maximum of 48 in Open, and 12 players in Ladies
Date: Saturday May 12, 2012 Entry Deadline: Friday May 4, 2012
Location/Venue: American Legion Post 75, 898 East James Lee Blvd., Crestview, Florida
Entry fee: $50, pre-register** online at MLDdarts.com/register
Start Time: 11:00am Mandatory Players Meeting/Check-in: 10:30am

### American Legion Post 75 will donate 5% for each player to the Gold Star Family Charity, which helps families cope with the loss of a child who was killed in action in Afghanistan or Iraq. ###

Open winner^ will receive a paid entry into a PDC North American Tour event (^need a minimum of 32 entries)

Format:
- Modified Round Robin. Open and Ladies fields are separate.
- 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 Open: 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 16: $75
Consolation Winner: $75

Payout Ladies: 90% guaranteed, payouts based on 12 players, actual payouts will be determined the day of the event.
1st: $200
2nd: $115
Semis: $75
Consolation Winner: $75

Tournament Director: Rob Davis, rdd462@cox.net, 850-974-9849

**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

LATE registrations allowed after the deadline 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/gold_star_family_charity_Classic

NEW #darts magazine available online

The first issue is free, and subsequent issues will require a subscription fee. There have been some suggestions that this site has some malware on it, but no problems were encountered downloading the first issue. As always exercise caution and make sure your anti-virus software is up to date and you use it to scan all downloads.
http://www.insidedarts.co.uk/

#darts adamthornsmith's Channel - YouTube Bumped Up Fists

Have a little darting fun with this darts "music video" from Thorn




adamthornsmith's Channel - YouTube

#darts Winmau Masters National Qualifier this Sunday in Region 3-1

Just reminding everyone that there is a Masters Nationals qualifier being held on Sunday, 11 March, at Molly Maguires, on 15945 Kuykendahl RD, Houston, TX.  It is being hosted by the Spring Creek Darts Association.
Registration will be at 10:00 and play begins at 11:00.
Cost is $110, per person.
This is being held in conjunction with the T-Moore Tournament.
I have attached a flyer.
Please remember:  proper dress
- dark slacks, preferably black
- shirts with a collar
- close-toed shoes (sounds like me being my chemistry-teacher self)
If you are attending the qualifier, please respond back.

Thanks and cheers,
Elaine

Elaine Bohls
ADO Regional Director - 3-1

#Darts Fliers for the PDC North America Tour! Check them out!

PDC 2012 North American Tour #1 Chicago [ 1st of 3 this year ]
It's official! The PDC has launched a North American Pro Tour (NAPT)

That is designed to grow each year and sustain itself after the first 3 years.

Each NAPT event will be held over a weekend with the Pro Event being held on the Sunday.

An associated tournament or warm-up event would precede the Pro Event on the Friday and Saturday.
The program is designed to sustain itself after the first three years meaning that there would be at least

8 Pro Events in 2015 and subsequent years. Success of the program will mean additional growth

In year 4 (2015) in terms of increased prize money per event and/or an increase in the number of Pro Events throughout North America in 2015.

Click here to see the flyer

Chicago, Illinois
July 20-22, 2012
Hyatt Regency O'Hare
9300 Bryn Mawr Avenue
Rosemont, IL  60018
Phone # for Reservations:  888-421-1442  Reservation Code:  DARTS

Warm-up CHICAGO OPEN event Friday/Saturday: Entry on the day. ADO Sanctioning Requested

$10,000 PDC NAPT CHAMPIONSHIP #1 – Sunday – Entry DEADLINE: Monday, July 16, 2012 12:00 noon EST

Eligibility: Open only to North American Residents. Must be able to verify residence.
  1st        2nd         T-4        T-8       T16       T32*
$2,200   $1,400     $800      $400     $200     $100



PDC 2012 North American Tour #2 London Ontario [ 2nd of 3 this year ]
It's official! The PDC has launched a North American Pro Tour (NAPT)

That is designed to grow each year and sustain itself after the first 3 years.

Each NAPT event will be held over a weekend with the Pro Event being held on the Sunday.

An associated tournament or warm-up event would precede the Pro Event on the Friday and Saturday.
The program is designed to sustain itself after the first three years meaning that there would be at least

8 Pro Events in 2015 and subsequent years. Success of the program will mean additional growth

In year 4 (2015) in terms of increased prize money per event and/or an increase in the number of Pro Events throughout North America in 2015.

Click here to see the flyer

London, Ontario
August 24-26, 2012
Hilton London Ontario
300 King Street
London, Ontario, Canada
Phone # for Reservations:  519.439.1661  Reservation Code:  DART

Warm-up LONDON OPEN event Friday/Saturday: Entry on the day. NDFC Sanctioning Requested.

$10,000 PDC NAPT CHAMPIONSHIP #2 – Sunday – Entry DEADLINE: Monday, August 20, 2012 12:00 Noon EST

Eligibility: Open only to North American Residents. Must be able to verify residence.

  1st        2nd         T-4        T-8       T16       T32*

$2,200   $1,400     $800      $400     $200     $100

PDC 2012 North American Tour #3 Atlantic City [ 3rd & Final for this year ]
It's official! The PDC has launched a North American Pro Tour (NAPT)

That is designed to grow each year and sustain itself after the first 3 years.

Each NAPT event will be held over a weekend with the Pro Event being held on the Sunday.

An associated tournament or warm-up event would precede the Pro Event on the Friday and Saturday.
The program is designed to sustain itself after the first three years meaning that there would be at least

8 Pro Events in 2015 and subsequent years. Success of the program will mean additional growth

In year 4 (2015) in terms of increased prize money per event and/or an increase in the number of Pro Events throughout North America in 2015.

Click here to see the flyer

Atlantic City, New Jersey
September 7-9, 2012
Resorts Casino & Hotel
1133 Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ  08401
Phone # for Reservations:  1.800.322.1399  Reservations Code:  VDART

Warm-up ATLANTIC CITY OPEN Friday/Saturday: Entry on the day. ADO Sanctioning Requested.

$10,000 PDC NAPT CHAMPIONSHIP #3 – Sunday – Entry DEADLINE: Monday, September 3, 2012 12:00 Noon EST

Eligibility: Open only to North American Residents. Must be able to verify residence.

  1st        2nd         T-4        T-8       T16       T32*

$2,200   $1,400     $800      $400     $200     $100

#Darts How do you play Cricket?

That was the question that got me thinking...

On a recent league night a guy, I had never met before, asked me that question. I launched into the standard explanation of; three marks are needed to close each of your numbers 20 to 15 and bulls in any order you like, point on your opponent once you close numbers that he hasn't closed, pointing helps you keep your advantage until all of your numbers closed, and once you have all numbers closed and greater than or equal points... you win.

He then proceeded to tell me about several of the different ways he had been told cricket could be played, some I had heard of before but others I had not. We talked about 'Call Cricket', Cricket were no pointing is allowed, Cricket where you must close your numbers in order, playing Cricket with numbers 20 to 12 and Bulls, Cricket when you could only score points by hitting doubles or triples, cricket where if you closed a number with less than two darts you got another turn.... for some games he did not remember the rules...

So it got me thinking...

How many different ways are there that Cricket can be played? Have you heard of or played any of these games?
If you play a different "brand" of Cricket, please tell us about it and post the rules.
_________________

How do you play Cricket? Dartplayer & SEWA-Darts

30th ANNUAL OLD PUEBLO #DART CLASSIC

30th ANNUAL OLD PUEBLO DART CLASSIC - TUCSON, AZ, JULY 20, 21 AND 22, 2012

Click below for information

- Flyer

- Hotel Information, make your own reservations on-line. Just click and follow the instructions. There should be an "orange banner" at the top of the form. If not, try again.

30th ANNUAL OLD PUEBLO DART CLASSIC

#Darts WOMENS (and MEN too) OPEN Qualifier for Winmau Masters 5-4 Regional

• • Sunday, March 11, 2012
  • 11:00am until 2:00pm

• Please invite your friends! WADA will be holding an OPEN Qualifier for the Winmau Masters 5-4 Regional at the Franconia Moose. Signups are at 11AM. Come early for Brunch! We will be featuring a WOW+ (Women of WADA + WOTM + guests) Bracket and are asking any men who have already qualified to come volunteer as chalkers and stalkers :) - Let's be Ladies Athletic Supporters! Brunch & Darts will feature Mimosas - Bloody Marys - Bailey's & Coffee (note: Beer/Wine onsite Moose Members BYOB) Facebook or email Director@wadadarts.org if you have any questions. MOOSE LODGE #1076 7701 Beulah Street, Alexandria, VA 22315 703 971-8990

WOMENS (and MEN too) OPEN Qualifier for Winmau Masters 5-4 Regional - facebook link

Jack Nicklaus: The less drinking, the less yips #darts

This bit of advice for one of the World's Greatest Golfers could serve dart players well...
"I always felt drinking did not do well with nerves. The guys today don't do that."

more at:
Jack Nicklaus: The less drinking, the less yips

2012 cornellier classic #darts MLD event

Awesome event in Sacramento this past Saturday. 2nd largest payout in the US for a 1 day 501 singles tournament.

Special thanks to L-Style for the gracious support along with Gary Cornellier from the Brick Oven Pizza.

This was one tough field!! Top 8 in California, 14 of the Top 26 in California, and 7 of the Top 100 in North America!!!

Cornellier Classic
2012-03-03
Sacramento,CA
40 players

Last 12
Allen Nutter 6-5 Lor Thao
Frank Hernandez 6-4 Kristopher Kuest
Eric Sifuentes 6-5 Alex Plachutin
Paolo Cleofe 6-2 Mark McGuigan
Last 8
Howard Meyers 6-1 Paolo Cleofe
Chris White 6-2 Eric Sifuentes
Scotty Burnett 6-5 Allen Nutter
Nico Depaynos 6-3 Frank Hernandez
Semi-Final
Howard Meyers 6-5 Scotty Burnett
Nico Depaynos 6-1 Chris White
Final
Howard Meyers 8-7 Nico Depaynos

Consolation
Last 32
Joey Burt 3-1 Jason Marschner
David Hoag 3-2 Alex Taber
Gan Bai 3-0 Lori Marschner
Ron Colvard 3-0 Chris Bryant
Sid Lawrence 3-2 Alan Locke
Criag Smith 3-0 Mike Merrit
Anthony Smith 3-0 Curtis Tara
matt Sagen 3-0 Carole Jo Whitted
Gary Cornellier 1-0 John Whitted Jr
RJ Combs 3-2 Erwin Ringor
Ed Dailey 1-0 Dennis Musquiz
Brian Jackson 1-0 Jean Parker
Last 16
Criag Smith 1-0 Rudy Weinoff
RJ Combs 3-0 Gan Bai
Bryan Ingrham 3-2 Anthony Smith
Ed Dailey 3-0 David Hoag
Sid Lawrence 3-0 Rick Davis
Ron Colvard 3-2 Brian Jackson
Shannon Cullen 3-2 matt Sagen
Gary Cornellier 3-1 Joey Burt
Last 8
Criag Smith 3-2 RJ Combs
Bryan Ingrham 3-0 Ed Dailey
Ron Colvard 3-1 Sid Lawrence
Shannon Cullen 3-0 Gary Cornellier
Semi-Final
Criag Smith 3-1 Bryan Ingrham
Ron Colvard 3-1 Shannon Cullen
Final
Ron Colvard 3-1 Criag Smith

Seeds
1 #16 Howard Meyers
2 #34 Chris White
3 #38 Nico Depaynos
4 #52 Scotty Burnett
5 #72 Lor Thao
6 #73 Ron Colvard
7 #80 Frank Hernandez
8 #121 Shannon Cullen
9 #181 matt Sagen
10 #218 Brian Jackson
11 #228 Mark McGuigan
12 #258 Ed Dailey

payouts
1st $470
2nd $260
Semis $180
Last 8 $120
Last 12 $80

Consoaltion
1st $80
2nd $70
Semis $55
Last 8 $40
Last 16 $10

Congratulations to Howard Meyers for earning a paid entry into one of the PDC North American Pro Tour Events!

This MLD Local is in MLD Region 1. 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 Oregon 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/cornellier_classic

Trina Gulliver inspires England to Six Nations darts triumph #darts

Trina Gulliver put in an impressive individual display to lead England’s ladies’ team to victory at the Six Nations darts tournament at the weekend.

Cheddar’s nine-time world champion was crowned as the competition’s best ladies player after finishing the event in Fleetwood with an average of 31.13 as England beat Wales 5-2 in the final.

Trina Gulliver inspires England to Six Nations darts triumph | This is Somerset