Tuesday, December 29, 2009

[MMDL] Capt. Meeting Reminder & Important News and Updates

Dear MMDL Member:

This is a final reminder that the first captain's meetings for all MMDL areas are scheduled for NEXT WEEK.  Captains, please make sure you have your Spring 2010 roster form filled out completely with ALL PLAYER INFO and that you will have your sponsor's check in hand to turn into your area director. 

Blank team roster forms and the complete captain's meeting schedules can be found on the MMDL website - Click Here.

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MMDL League Sponsor:
WINMAU - The Force Behind Darts (TM) -
www.Winmau.com
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> MMDL NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATTN: CDL CAPTAINS - If you were on a team that earned money in the Commonwealth Dart League, you can pick up your team's check at the MMDL Boston Area Captain's meetings next week.  Please help spread the word to anyone you know who qualifies for this.

PLAYOFF UPDATE:

Brackets are now updated with the latest results from Central A and Super A.  To download the latest playoff results, Click Here.

A word about....
MATCH START TIMES

An important handout was included in the recently mailed Spring season announcement with an urgent message to all MMDL members regarding "Match Start Times."  This handout is attached and should be considered a "must read" by all MMDL members.  The full text is also posted on the MMDL forums and we invite you to visit there and post any feedback.  Click Here.

Good luck to all teams still fighting it out in the playoffs!  Have a safe and happy New Year's Eve!

--<( MMDL Board of Directors

www.MMDL.org


P.S. Don't forget about the Hangover Open, a chance to throw your first darts of the new year.  See below for details.
 
Next Board Meeting: 01/18/10 6:30pm
Waltham Moose
17 Spruce St
Waltham, MA 02453-4355
* If you wish to attend an MMDL Board Meeting, please contact your area director and make note if you want to address the board with an issue to insert into the meeting agenda.

Please encourage your team mates to sign up for this email list - consider forwarding this message to them.  To subscribe, just send an email to mmdl-news-and-announcements-subscribe@googlegroups.com

MMDL LINKS:
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UPCOMING DART TOURNAMENTS :
(compiled calendar courtesy of Tom O'Connor)
 
Detailed flyers for events can often be downloaded from the "Tournament" section of the MMDL Forums: http://www.minutemandartleague.freeforums.org/tournaments-f15.html

Hangover Open
January 1, 2010
Halligan's Lounge
889 Southbridge St.
Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 832-6793

New York/New Jersey Open: January 15-17, 2010
Holiday Inn
3845 Veterans Memorial Hwy
Islip, NY
LB Dart Enterprises
631-585-9500 

Winter Dart Challenge: January 16, 2010 NEW DATES
Braintree Moose Lodge
175 Howard St
Braintree, MA
Tom OConnor
781-843-9302

Patriot Dart League Singles Championship: January 23, 2010
League Players Only
Braintree Moose Lodge
175 Howard St
Braintree, MA
Tom OConnor
781-843-9302

Syracuse Open: February 19-21, 2010
Holiday Inn
Liverpool, NY
315-457-1122
Erich Schmidtmann
scdl@twcny.rr.com 

Port City Open: February 26-28, 2010
Wyndham Portland Airport Hotel
636 Maine Mall Rd
South Portland, ME
Maine Dart Association
1-877-999-3223

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Tuesday, December 22, 2009

[MMDL] Blade III Dartboard Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Ed Kilnapp for winning our random drawing for a brand new Blade III dartboard, courtesy of MMDL and Winmau!

Ed plays for the Empty Pints team out of Irish Heaven in Norwood in the South Shore MMDL area.  Congrats Ed and we'll be in touch shortly with instructions for picking up your new board.

Click here for more information on the Blade III dartboard, Winmau's top line premium board and official dartboard of the MMDL.

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MMDL League Sponsor:
WINMAU - The Force Behind Darts (TM) -
www.Winmau.com
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MORE CHANCES TO WIN COMING SOON!


MMDL will be doing more drawings in the near future, so encourage your MMDL friends and team mates to subscribe today and get in on the free dart stuff action!  Just direct them to the MMDL website to plug their email in and subscribe.

Don't Forget - The first captain's meetings for the upcoming Spring 2010 season are 1st week of January!  Do you have your roster sorted out yet?

SPRING 2010 Information and Forms: Click Here
FALL 2009 Playoff Updates: Click Here

Good luck to all teams still fighting in the playoffs!  Have a safe and happy holiday season, Christmas and new year's eve!

--<( MMDL Board of Directors

www.MMDL.org

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Saturday, December 19, 2009

[MMDL] First Round Playoff Update

Dear MMDL Member:

Updated area playoff schedules are now available with first round results for most divisions. See links below to download.  Captains of advancing teams with choice for location are encouraged to make contact with your opponent immediately with your choice of home or away for the opening match.

Don't miss out on your chance to win a brand new Winmau Blade III Dartboard.  For details on the drawing and how to earn an extra chance to win, click here. Deadline: 12/21/09.

Spring 2010 Season - First captain's meetings are first week of January.  For details, click here.

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MMDL League Sponsor:
WINMAU - The Force Behind Darts (TM) -
www.Winmau.com
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PLAYOFF SCHEDULES
- Click your area below to download the .pdf

Super A Playoffs (Includes 1st Round Results)
  • Results will be updated on the schedules as the playoffs proceed.
    Download the schedule from your area to see which teams have advanced

  • Check the date code printed on the schedule to see the last time it was updated

  • If you are unsure of who your playoff opponent is, please contact your Area Director.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR PLAYOFF TEAMS:

1. Please remember to remind your sponsor about the possibility for Thursday night playoff matches and check their schedule for conflicts with holiday parties or other events.
 
2. Winning captains - DON'T FORGET - report playoff match results immediately following your win, call or email your area director as instructed on the playoff schedule sheet.

3.Driving Directions to Opponent's Sponsor are available from the League Statistics Website. Note: May not contain every sponsor, if you don't find yours, try mapquest.com or Google Maps.

4. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS regarding the playoffs, please contact your Area Director.  ADs are extremely busy during the playoffs and have many other captains to consider, so please be patient and make sure you have all of your information and questions at hand when contacting them. AD contact info is listed on your area playoff schedule or click here.

5. Playoff Results will be reported after each round is completed on the MMDL website, typically by Sat evening.

6. TIP: For a match report,since these are not mailed into the league, you may use an extra blank regular season match report (separate the three carbons so you have three copies to use), or any blank piece of paper.

GOOD LUCK AND SHOOT WELL! 

--<( MMDL Board of Directors
www.MMDL.org


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Saturday, December 12, 2009

[MMDL] Playoff Matchups Now Available

Dear MMDL Member:

Final points have been calculated and playoff matches determined. Area playoff schedules now have team names added.  See the links below to download.  If you aren't playing, consider getting out to see a match and root on your friends and fellow shooters on other teams.

Don't miss out on your chance to win a brand new Winmau Blade III Dartboard.  For details on the drawing and how to earn an extra chance to win, click here.

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MMDL League Sponsor:
WINMAU - The Force Behind Darts (TM) -
www.Winmau.com
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PLAYOFF SCHEDULES
- Click your area below to download the .pdf

Super A Playoffs (Includes 1st Round Results)

IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR PLAYOFF TEAMS:

1. Please remember to remind your sponsor about the possibility for Thursday night playoff matches and check their schedule for conflicts with holiday parties or other events.
 
2. Winning captains - DON'T FORGET - report playoff match results immediately following your win, call or email your area director as instructed on the playoff schedule sheet.

3.Driving Directions to Opponent's Sponsor are available from the League Statistics Website. Note: May not contain every sponsor, if you don't find yours, try mapquest.com or Google Maps.

4. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS regarding the playoffs, please contact your Area Director.  ADs are extremely busy during the playoffs and have many other captains to consider, so please be patient and make sure you have all of your information and questions at hand when contacting them. AD contact info is listed on your area playoff schedule or click here.

5. Playoff Results will be reported after each round is completed on the MMDL website.

6. TIP: For a match report,since these are not mailed into the league, you may use an extra blank regular season match report (separate the three carbons so you have three copies to use), or just a blank piece of paper.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL!  
 

--<( MMDL Board of Directors
www.MMDL.org


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Friday, December 11, 2009

[MMDL] Final Season Results and Playoff Reminders

Dear MMDL Member:

As we end the regular season and enter our playoffs, the MMDL Board of Directors wishes to thank all of our members and sponsors for a great Fall season and wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!

Results for Week 14 of the Fall 2009 season are now available on the MMDL Statistics Website. Scores will be updated over this weekend with any late arriving match results.  Contact your div. rep or area director if you have questions about your points and playoff seeding.

FINAL SEASON STANDINGS:
Super A (all areas)

If you have any questions about your team's scores, please contact your Division Representative or Area Director.

THE PLAYOFFS!!!
Time to harvest what you've sowed all season long.  You'll either prove your team is a favorite for a reason, come out on top against an arch rival, or pull off that exciting upset of a top dog.  In any event, let's remember that while we want the competition hades-hot, always show respect for your opponent and conduct yourselves with the utmost in good sportsmanship.  Be safe, use common sense, and lead your team to glory.

PLAYOFF SCHEDULES* - Click below to download your area's playoff info. Some of the schedules have undergone revisions since their original distribution.  Use the links below to download the most up to date version for your records from our website.
Super A Playoffs

* If you are unsure of who your playoff opponent is, please contact your Area Director.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR PLAYOFF TEAMS:

1. Please remember to remind your sponsor about the possibility for Thursday night playoff matches and check their schedule for conflicts with holiday parties or other events.
 
2. Winning captains - DON'T FORGET - report playoff match results immediately following your win, call or email your area director as instructed on the playoff schedule sheet.

3.Driving Directions to Opponent's Sponsor are available from the League Statistics Website. Note: May not contain every sponsor, if you don't find yours, try mapquest.com or Google Maps.

4. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS regarding the playoffs, please contact your Area Director.  ADs are extremely busy during the playoffs and have many other captains to consider, so please be patient and make sure you have all of your information and questions at hand when contacting them. AD contact info is listed on your area playoff schedule or click here.

5. Playoff Results will be reported after each round is completed on the MMDL website.

6. TIP: For a match report,since these are not mailed into the league, you may use an extra blank regular season match report (separate the three carbons so you have three copies to use), or just a blank piece of paper.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL!  
 
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MMDL League Sponsor:
WINMAU - The Force Behind Darts (TM) -
www.Winmau.com
-----------------------------------------

> MMDL NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

...Previous News...

WIN A BRAND NEW WINMAU BLADE III DARTBOARD! - To celebrate our new sponsorship with Winmau, we will be doing a drawing to give away a brand new Blade III dartboard (Retail value: $59.99) to one lucky dart shooter. For details on the drawing and how to earn an extra chance to win, click here.(or refer to last week's email)

REMINDER: Saturday, December 12th - LOD to Benefit Everett Babe Ruth Little League - Registration at 11am, Start Time is Noon.  Honey Fitz - 142 Pleasant St, Malden, MA, 781-324-0111- Download Flyer--click here

SPRING 2010 SEASON INFO - Captain's meetings are the first week of January and the Spring season starts the first week of February, 2010.  Plan your team now and download the captain's meeting schedule and team roster form, click here

--<( MMDL Board of Directors

www.MMDL.org
 
Next Board Meeting: 01/18/10 6:30pm
Waltham Moose
17 Spruce St
Waltham, MA 02453-4355
* If you wish to attend an MMDL Board Meeting, please contact your area director and make note if you want to address the board with an issue to insert into the meeting agenda.

Please encourage your team mates to sign up for this email list - consider forwarding this message to them.  To subscribe, just send an email to mmdl-news-and-announcements-subscribe@googlegroups.com

MMDL LINKS:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

UPCOMING DART TOURNAMENTS :
(compiled calendar courtesy of Tom O'Connor)
 
Detailed flyers for events can often be downloaded from the "Tournament" section of the MMDL Forums: http://www.minutemandartleague.freeforums.org/tournaments-f15.html

Babe Ruth Fundraiser: December 12, 2009
Honey Fitz
142 Pleasant St
Malden, MA
781-324-0111

Hangover Open
January 1, 2010
Halligan's Lounge
889 Southbridge St.
Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 832-6793

New York/New Jersey Open: January 15-17, 2010
Holiday Inn
3845 Veterans Memorial Hwy
Islip, NY
LB Dart Enterprises
631-585-9500 

Winter Dart Challenge: January 16, 2010 NEW DATES
Braintree Moose Lodge
175 Howard St
Braintree, MA
Tom OConnor
781-843-9302

Patriot Dart League Singles Championship: January 23, 2010
League Players Only
Braintree Moose Lodge
175 Howard St
Braintree, MA
Tom OConnor
781-843-9302

Syracuse Open: February 19-21, 2010
Holiday Inn
Liverpool, NY
315-457-1122
Erich Schmidtmann
scdl@twcny.rr.com 

Port City Open: February 26-28, 2010
Wyndham Portland Airport Hotel
636 Maine Mall Rd
South Portland, ME
Maine Dart Association
1-877-999-3223
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Tuesday, December 8, 2009

[MMDL] Mail your match report tonight!

ATTN: MMDL TEAM CAPTAINS

A few important reminders regarding the upcoming playoffs:
  • We want to remind all teams that it is important that you mail this week's final match report immediately following your match to prevent delays in score reporting that are needed to determine playoff positioning
  • If you are a home team and out of playoff contention, please still comply with this request as your cooperation is necessary for a smooth transition into the postseason
  • Make sure you are also aware of any potential Tuesday or Thursday conflicts at your sponsor with the holiday party season upon us
PLAYOFF SCHEDULES - Click below to download your area's playoff info. Some of the schedules have undergone revisions since their original distribution.  Use the links below to download the most up to date version for your records from our website.
Super A Playoffs

Also, don't forget about our upcoming drawing to win a Winmau Blade III dartboard -- details below!

--<( MMDL Board of Directors
www.MMDL.org
 

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MMDL League Sponsor:
WINMAU - The Force Behind Darts (TM) -
www.Winmau.com
-----------------------------------------

WIN A BRAND NEW WINMAU BLADE III DARTBOARD! - To celebrate our new sponsorship with Winmau, we will be doing a drawing to give away a brand new Blade III dartboard (Retail value: $59.99) to one lucky dart shooter. All subscribers to this email list are automatically entered and the drawing will take place on December 21, 2009 (the official first day of winter).  Anyone who signs up for this list with their email by 12/21 will qualify for this drawing, so encourage all your team mates to subscribe and get a chance to win.  We'll be monitoring subscriptions during this time, so please do not subscribe with more than one email address, if we notice that happening, we will disqualify you from the drawing.  Click here for more information on the Blade III.

HOW TO ENTER?  It's easy, just subscribe to this email list by the deadline, December 21, 2009.  You can do so by either going to the MMDL homepage and submitting your email address and pressing the "subscribe" button or just send an email from your account to mmdl-news-and-announcements-subscribe@googlegroups.com  Forward this email to any MMDL players you think might want in on this drawing.

EXTRA CHANCE TO WIN -  Post a message in the special thread on the MMDL forums and we'll give you a second entry into the drawing and an extra chance to win.  In your post, please tell us one thing you like best about the MMDL and one suggestion you have for improving the league. To go to the thread on the MMDL forums, click here.

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Friday, December 4, 2009

[MMDL] Week 13 Results & Win a Blade III Dartboard!

Dear MMDL Member:

WIN a Brand New Winmau Blade III Dartboard! - see details in the news section below...

Results for Week 13 of the Fall 2009 season are now available on the MMDL Statistics Website. Incomplete scores may be due to late arriving or missing match reports and are caught up by the following week in most instances.  Contact your div. rep or area director if you have questions about your points and playoff seeding.

FINAL MATCH REPORTS - Make sure you mail your final match report in immediately following your match to get scores in as soon as possible so playoff match-ups can be determined.

Super A (all areas)

If you have any questions about your team's scores, please contact your Division Representative or Area Director.

PLAYOFF SCHEDULES - Click below to download your area's playoff info. Some of the schedules have undergone revisions since their original distribution.  Use the links below to download the most up to date version for your records from our website.
Super A Playoffs

* CAPT'S NOTE: We are entering the final week of the season for most divisons before the playoffs. Make sure you are aware of any potential Tuesday or Thursday conflicts at your sponsor with the holiday party season upon us.

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MMDL League Sponsor:
WINMAU - The Force Behind Darts (TM) -
www.Winmau.com
-----------------------------------------

> MMDL NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

WIN A BRAND NEW WINMAU BLADE III DARTBOARD! - To celebrate our new sponsorship with Winmau, we will be doing a drawing to give away a brand new Blade III dartboard (Retail value: $59.99) to one lucky dart shooter. All subscribers to this email list are automatically entered and the drawing will take place on December 21, 2009 (the official first day of winter).  Anyone who signs up for this list with their email by 12/21 will qualify for this drawing, so encourage all your team mates to subscribe and get a chance to win.  We'll be monitoring subscriptions during this time, so please do not subscribe with more than one email address, if we notice that happening, we will disqualify you from the drawing.  Click here for more information on the Blade III.

HOW TO ENTER?  It's easy, just subscribe to this email list by the deadline, December 21, 2009.  You can do so by either going to the MMDL homepage and submitting your email address and pressing the "subscribe" button or just send an email from your account to mmdl-news-and-announcements-subscribe@googlegroups.com  Forward this email to any MMDL players you think might want in on this drawing.

EXTRA CHANCE TO WIN -  Post a message in the special thread on the MMDL forums and we'll give you a second entry into the drawing and an extra chance to win.  In your post, please tell us one thing you like best about the MMDL and one suggestion you have for improving the league. To go to the thread on the MMDL forums, click here.

GOOD LUCK -  To all attending this weekend's Debbie Johnson Memorial Tournament to benefit the American Heart Association.  Download Flyer-click here

REMINDER: Saturday, December 12th - LOD to Benefit Everett Babe Ruth Little League - Registration at 11am, Start Time is Noon.  Honey Fitz - 142 Pleasant St, Malden, MA, 781-324-0111- Download Flyer-click here

...Previous News...

SPRING 2010 SEASON INFO - Captain's meetings are the first week of January and the Spring season starts the first week of February, 2010.  Plan your team now and download the captain's meeting schedule and team roster form - CLICK HERE

--<( MMDL Board of Directors

www.MMDL.org
 
Next Board Meeting: 01/18/10 6:30pm
Waltham Moose
17 Spruce St
Waltham, MA 02453-4355
* If you wish to attend an MMDL Board Meeting, please contact your area director and make note if you want to address the board with an issue to insert into the meeting agenda.

Please encourage your team mates to sign up for this email list - consider forwarding this message to them.  To subscribe, just send an email to mmdl-news-and-announcements-subscribe@googlegroups.com

MMDL LINKS:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

UPCOMING DART TOURNAMENTS :
(compiled calendar courtesy of Tom O'Connor)
 
Detailed flyers for events can often be downloaded from the "Tournament" section of the MMDL Forums: http://www.minutemandartleague.freeforums.org/tournaments-f15.html

4th Annual
DEBBIE JOHNSON
MEMORIAL DART TOURNAMENT
Beverly/Salem Elks Club
39 Bow Street, Beverly, MA 01915
978-922-9608
* "Crazy" Luck of the Draw the Friday Night prior
If you wish to sponsor a board for $25, please contact Carol Rawson
978-927-3874

Babe Ruth Fundraiser: December 12, 2009
Honey Fitz
142 Pleasant St
Malden, MA
781-324-0111

Hangover Open
January 1, 2010
Halligan's Lounge
889 Southbridge St.
Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 832-6793

New York/New Jersey Open: January 15-17, 2010
Holiday Inn
3845 Veterans Memorial Hwy
Islip, NY
LB Dart Enterprises
631-585-9500 

Winter Dart Challenge: January 16, 2010 NEW DATES
Braintree Moose Lodge
175 Howard St
Braintree, MA
Tom OConnor
781-843-9302

Patriot Dart League Singles Championship: January 23, 2010
League Players Only
Braintree Moose Lodge
175 Howard St
Braintree, MA
Tom OConnor
781-843-9302

Syracuse Open: February 19-21, 2010
Holiday Inn
Liverpool, NY
315-457-1122
Erich Schmidtmann
scdl@twcny.rr.com 

Port City Open: February 26-28, 2010
Wyndham Portland Airport Hotel
636 Maine Mall Rd
South Portland, ME
Maine Dart Association
1-877-999-3223

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