while spending an exciting weekend at the
first Dartslive Super League Fiesta at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas, I ran
into friend and Darts Promoter L. David Irete, it's not like I didn't know he
would be there... He is the guy that is media production for darts in the U. S. of A. Las Vegas to Ventura
County
The number one topic on the list was the Dartslive event that
just concluded on Sunday night, the future of Dartslive and some things that
could help improve all things darts for the future. Granted that much of what's
been discussed, was just wild "What if ideas...." being discussed by
a couple of guy’s obsessed with darts, who have been around darts in it's glory
days, and who want everyone to take a few moments to objectively look at the
game of darts, and see if they can come up with ways to effectively collaborate
on build darts in a sustainable way.
First off let it be said that this conversation was not about comparing
steel and soft, or we were not trying to say which is best for the future of
the game. It was more about brainstorming. Let me say first off that Rob
Heckman. his staff and volunteers did a masterful job of putting on the first super
league darts fiesta!
Now that the
stage has been set it's time to talk about the ride from LA to Ventura County
The big
question I had when we hit the road was, when and where will we see the
pictures and video from the event.
Pictures were
being posted on facebook on the Dartslive page, and by Irete on his facebook page. In
the future you will see more photo's and video show up on the Dartslive website
to tell the story of Dartslive and Dartslive players at the Fiesta. That
question answered we went on with ideas and imaginations about the future of
darts in many different forms.
If you talked
darts with Irete for the six hours it takes to drive from Las
Vegas to Ventura
Can Dartslive bring back the "Golden
Age of Darts" in North America ? We really think it can because it caters
to the grassroots darter, and it gives every player the chance to play darts or
compete on their terms / skill level. If you just want to hangout for a casual
game of darts you can do it with Dartslive, you can also choose to play in an
in-house league, or in the Dartslive Super League. You can find your own level
of competition, or social play with Dartslive and you can do it locally or
internationally.
Can steel-tip darts benefit from
Dartslive coming onto the scene? We were sure that it could if, steel-tip & soft-tip players
don't become too entrenched in the us against them attitude which has pervaded
the darts scene all across the continent. There can be crossover to great
benefit both types of players. Many steel-tippers could benefit from the repetition
of throwing at the bull, and gain strategic benefit from throw at the bull,
when setting up a finishing double or hitting the bull for a win. Soft-tippers
could improve accuracy and alternative finishes by playing steel-tip. Steel
tippers could learn that pounding the points in cricket, can be a benefit or a
curse when it comes to pace and tempo of the game.
Could the Super League Fiesta have been
better? Maybe... yes
it was great fun, with a fantastic atmosphere, but it's always good to imagine
about what could be greater... so we talked about ways to add to the
experience.
...What if DAY ONE of the
Fiesta was more of a social and fun darts day? Could it be possible to highlight the
other games on the Dartslive machines and have little "Ballon Pop"
and "Survivor" comptetitions to help the players get to know one
another, and educate everyone about all of the features of the Dartslive
machine? Could there be a Touch Live competition? Maybe win a chance to hang out in the Dartslive Skybox for a while?
...What if DAY ONE had
more of a "trade show / darts convention / street fair / block party"
feel? An event where
there would be major event sponsor booths talking about and doing product demonstrations.
There could be sponsored players on hand to meet and greet the players
attending the event.
... What if there
was a party feel to day one with a DJ and or live music?
Not that would
really be a party / fiesta feel.
.... What if the Dart
Pros and Sponsored players we giving darts clinics on techniques and strategies? Everybody
could use a little help with there game, and what a better place to find it,
and top players could develop a following and fans. (Darts needs a fan base
that knows the players. )
... What if there was
someone on hand to help you setup your dart to be the most efficient for your
throw? Regardless of which darts products you use it
would be good to have your darts setup for optimal performance… of course each
product sponsor could offer the same service.
... What if there were
prize giveaways by sponsors, the hotel (room comps), resort getaways? It would be
just another way of encouraging players to come out to the Fiesta regardless of
if they are competing. Folks love to win stuff, and it might be a way to engage
new sponsors for the event.
... and what if you could
be the Next Dartslive Design Star? There could be a
Dartslive Designers Challenge to come up with ideas for a line of Dartslive
darts clothing? Designs and clothing you would like instead of just T-shirts.
I’m guess I’m saying there is room for style in darts!
This just scratches
the surface of the ideas put up for consideration... watch for more in the coming
days, and be sure to post your feedback and ideas in the comments section.
More of “My
ride with Irete…” to come, chat soon Darttalker
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