Saturday, January 29, 2011

[MMDL] Spring 2011 Schedules Now Online

Get your arrows ready to rumble, the Spring 2011 season of the Minute Man Dart League begins this week!

Match schedules for the Spring 2011 season can be downloaded from the MMDL website - CLICK HERE

Please note that these schedules are subject to minor changes for the first couple weeks after original posting, check the date code on the website to make sure you have the most recent version.

Please direct any questions about scheduling to your respective Area Director.

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MMDL NEWS:
  • Captain Kit Error - Please note that the outside of the kit envelope contains an error regarding the order of scorekeeping.  Please refer to the sheet inside your kit for the correct chalking sequence.
  • Reminder of upcoming events:
    • MMDL FREE ADO Qualifier - February 5, 2011 at the Abington Polish Club.  Winner to receive free entry ($110 value) to attend the ADO Cricket Regional tournament.
    • Port City - FREE Sponsorship Qualifier at My Honey Fitz, Malden - February 12, 2011 - This is a great opportunity to play a lot of darts and support one of the MMDL's best sponsors.  Top male and female shooters from a round robin format will receive a shirt and all entry fees paid for at the Port City tournament.  For more information, click here.
Good luck and shoot well!  Stay connected with the MMDL: Facebook | Twitter

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Next Board Meeting: 02/28/11 6:30pm
Meeting location TBD

* 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.

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Thursday, January 20, 2011

[MMDL] Fall 2010 Champions

Congratulations to all MMDL Champions!  Thanks to all of our teams and sponsors for another great season of darts. 

LEAGUE CHAMPIONS - FALL 2010

SUPER A DIVISION:
Makin' Treble (SS)
Abington Polish Club
[Team Info]

Runner Up: Suicide 9 (NS), The Barn - Amesbury

A DIVISION:
Bust a Nut (NS)
Hibernian Hall - Lynn
[Team Info]

Runner Up: So Smooth (B), Lower Mills Pub - Dorchester

B DIVISION:
Benchwarmers (NS)
Union Club - Beverly
[Team Info]

Runner Up: Predtenders (SS) - Tully's Cafe, Quincy

C DIVISION:
Pudekcuflla (B)
Honey Fitz - Malden
[Team Info]

Runner Up: Castaways (NS) - Sand Bar, Lynn

D DIVISION:
Essex Farm & Grill
(NS)
The Farm Bar & Grill - Essex
[Team Info]

Runner Up: Pog Mo Thoin (B) - Malden Moose Club

E DIVISION:
Corkblockers
(B)
338 Bar and Grill - Revere
[Team Info]

Runner Up: Elkies (NS) - Beverly Elks Lodge

AREA CHAMPIONS - FALL 2010

Division Boston North Shore Central South Shore
Super A TC's Crew Suicide 9 Canal Diggers Makin' Treble
A So Smooth Bust a Nut Looney Tunes Predators
B OCYC Benchwarmers N.A.D.S. Predtenders
C Pudekcuflla Castaways Going Postal Misfits
D Pog Mo Thoin Essex Farm & Grill Multiple Scorgasms Shabooms
E Corkblockers Elkies Tuesday Knights Old Skool

Good luck to all teams this spring...

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Good luck and shoot well!  Stay connected with the MMDL: Facebook | Twitter

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World's Largest Steel Tip Dart League

Next Board Meeting: 02/28/11 6:30pm
Meeting location TBD

* 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.

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[MMDL] Reminder - 2nd Captain's Meeting Next Week - All Areas

Don't forget -- Captain's meetings for ALL MMDL areas are next week - see the meeting schedule below for dates, times and locations.  This meeting is for picking up Capt's Kits, including schedules, match reports, envelopes, etc., and for receiving Area Director's announcements, reminders and instructions.

Make sure your captain or another team representative attends this meeting so that you are prepared for the start of the Spring season.


We also hope to see you this Saturday at the MMDL Cricket Championship!

Captain's Meeting Schedule
Click meeting location name for maps and driving directions

PLEASE BE ON TIME FOR ALL MEETINGS !

BOSTON:

Area Director:
Kim Burdulis
kimmyb@mmdl.org or 978-882-3121


Second Meeting - 01/26/11
FRENCH CLUB - 617-884-9721
242 Spencer, Chelsea, MA 02150
Time: 7:30pm
Luck of the Draw to follow.

NORTH SHORE:

Area Director:
Mark Millett
markm@mmdl.org or 978-882-2634

Second Meeting - 01/24/11
ELKS CLUB - 978-922-9608
39 Bow Street
Beverly, MA 01915
Time: 7:30pm
Luck of the Draw to follow.

CENTRAL:

Area Director:
Becky Wainwright
becky@mmdl.org or 978-882-3119

Second Meeting - 01/27/11
FRAMINGHAM EAGLES - 508-875-9071
55 Park Street
Framingham, MA 01702
Time: 7:00pm
Luck of the Draw to follow, restaurant kitchen open.

SOUTH SHORE:

Area Director:
Chris Ryan
chrisr@mmdl.org or 978-882-3117

Second Meeting - 01/24/11
POLISH CLUB - 781-878-9822
55 Wales Street
Abington, MA 02351
Time: 7:00pm


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Other MMDL Updates:
  • Fall 2010 State Championships are finishing up tonight.  Super A has already concluded with Makin Treble defeating Suicide 9, 13-8.  Playoff results will be posted on our website - click here
  • League rules were recently updated to reflect the league-wide format change.  The new rules will be included in this upcoming season's captain's kits and are also posted on our website - click here
Good luck and shoot well!  Stay connected with the MMDL: Facebook | Twitter

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World's Largest Steel Tip Dart League

Next Board Meeting: 02/28/11 6:30pm
Meeting location TBD

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Monday, January 17, 2011

[MMDL] BOD Meeting Location Change for 1/17/11

There has been a last minute change to the location of tonight's MMDL Board of Director's meeting.

Previously scheduled for 6:30pm at Legend's Bar and Grill, the meeting will now be held at the same time at the following location:

Waltham Moose Lodge
17 Spruce Street
Waltham, MA 02453-4355
(781) 893-9571

Please help spread the word to anyone who is planning on attending tonight's meeting.

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Friday, January 14, 2011

[MMDL] State Championship Finalists!

MMDL state finalists have now all been determined (see list below).  Good luck to all teams chasing the coveted title of State Champion!

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

* Championship Team Photos: Please send any team pictures of champions to mmdl.bod@gmail.com and they will be posted on the MMDL website.  We'll take pictures from anyone and use the best one to post.  To see examples of photos from last year's playoffs, click here.  We will try to photoshop any pictures that are poor quality, so send them all!

* Game Boards - Please remember that MMDL tradition is for the winning team to sign and keep the finals match dartboard.  If this presents any problem for the home team or sponsor, please note that prior to playing the match.  Remember to bring a sharpie marker for board signatures.

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MMDL Championship Finals by division:

Super A:
(Current Score S9 5-7 MT Second Match to take place on Tuesday 1/18 at The Barn in Amesbury)

Suicide 9 (NS) - The Barn, Amesbury
vs
Makin Treble (SS) - Abington Polish Club

A Division:
So Smooth (B) - Lower Mills Pub, Dorchester
vs
Bust a Nut (NS) - Hibernian Hall, Lynn

B Division:
Predtenders (SS) - Tully's Cafe, Quincy
vs
Benchwarmers (NS) - Union Club, Beverly

C Division:
Pudekcuflla (B) - Honey Fitz, Malden
vs
Castaways (NS) - Sand Bar, Lynn

D Division:
Pog Mo Thoin (B) - Malden Moose Club
vs
Essex Farm & Grill (NS) - The Farm Bar & Grill, Essex

E Division:
Corkblockers (B) - 338 Bar and Grill, Revere
vs
Elkies (NS) - Beverly Elks Lodge

Are you out of the playoffs and itching to get back to the oche?  Here are some other upcoming dart competitions to add to your calendar. Get out there and support our favorite pastime:
  • Geary Benefit LOD - January 29, 2011 - start time: 1:00pm - For LCPL Michael Geary who died during military service in Afghanistan on 12/8. To be held at Champions Bar, 234 Main St., Everett, MA.  Registration fee: $25 (50% donated to benefit charity). Download flyer for all details: Click Here
  • MMDL FREE ADO Qualifier - February 5 at the Abington Polish Club.  Winner to receive free entry ($110 value) to attend the ADO Cricket Regional tournament.  More details coming soon...
  • Port City - FREE Sponsorship Qualifier at My Honey Fitz, Malden - February 12, 2011 - This is a great opportunity to play a lot of darts and support one of the MMDL's best sponsors.  Top male and female shooters from a round robin format will receive a shirt and all entry fees paid for at the Port City tournament.  For more information, click here.
Good luck and shoot well!  Stay connected with the MMDL: Facebook | Twitter

--<( MMDL Board of Directors

Minute Man Dart League, Inc. - www.MMDL.org
World's Largest Steel Tip Dart League

Next Board Meeting: 01/17/11 6:30pm
NEW MEETING LOCATION!
Legends
249 Lexington Ave
Waltham, MA 02453

* 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.

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Thursday, January 13, 2011

[MMDL] Reminder - MMDL Cricket Championship 1/22

Get ready for the upcoming spring season at the MMDL Cricket Championships!

See the attached flyer for all details or visit the MMDL website.

HELP SPREAD THE WORD! -- Print out the flyer and share it with your team and other MMDL friends.  Pin it to the dart area wall of your pub or club if they give you permission.

When: Saturday, January 22, 2011
Where: Framingham Eagles, 55 Park Street, Framingham, MA 01702

Come represent your team, division and area!
Check your skills against the rest of the league - whose cricket will reign supreme? Who from your team will go the farthest in the tourney and get the bragging rights?  Which area will yield the most champions?  Find out how good you really are, you just might surprise yourself...

Featuring:
  • Men's and Women's Cricket singles competitions (Divided by Divisional Skill Level)
  • Open Doubles and Women's Doubles 501 (Invite your Non-MMDL friends to participate!)
  • LOD to follow if time allows.
  • Players who do not finish in a money round may re-enter into the next level competition
Have a question?  Discuss this event on the MMDL forums - click here.

*NEW* Why not visit the brand new MMDL Gear Online Store? Hats, shirts and more... CLICK HERE

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Here are some other upcoming dart competitions to add to your calendar. Get out there and support our favorite pastime:
  • Geary Benefit LOD - January 29, 2011 - start time: 1:00pm - For LCPL Michael Geary who died during military service in Afghanistan on 12/8. To be held at Champions Bar, 234 Main St., Everett, MA.  Registration fee: $25 (50% donated to benefit charity). Download flyer for all details: Click Here
  • MMDL FREE ADO Qualifier - February 5 at the Abington Polish Club.  Winner to receive free entry ($110 value) to attend the ADO Cricket Regional tournament.  More details coming soon...
  • Port City - FREE Sponsorship Qualifier at My Honey Fitz, Malden - February 12, 2011 - This is a great opportunity to play a lot of darts and support one of the MMDL's best sponsors.  Top male and female shooters from a round robin format will receive a shirt and all entry fees paid for at the Port City tournament.  For more information, click here.
Good luck and shoot well!  Stay connected with the MMDL: Facebook | Twitter

--<( MMDL Board of Directors

Minute Man Dart League, Inc. - www.MMDL.org
World's Largest Steel Tip Dart League

Next Board Meeting: 01/17/11 6:30pm
Meeting location TBD.

* 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

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Sunday, January 9, 2011

[MMDL] Congratulations Area Champions

Congratulations to all Area Champions! (see chart below)

GOOD LUCK TO ALL TEAMS WHO MADE IT TO "THE SHOW" IN PURSUIT OF THE PRESTIGIOUS STATE TITLE!

Support our league sponsors and your friends on these teams and cheer them on to victory at their match.  Sponsor locations with driving directions can be found on the MMDL Stat Site.

Super A Division:
Finals: January 11 & 18, Home & Home
Makin Treble (SS) vs. Suicide 9 (NS)

A through E Divisions:
South vs. Boston / Central vs. North
Semi-finals: January 11 & 13, Home & Home
Finals: January 18 & 20, Home & Home

* Please remember to send any state champion team pictures to mmdl.bod@gmail.com

Stay connected with the MMDL: Facebook | Twitter

AREA CHAMPIONS - FALL 2010

Division Boston North Shore Central South Shore
Super A TC's Crew Suicide 9 Canal Diggers Makin' Treble
A So Smooth Bust a Nut Looney Tunes Predators
B OCYC Benchwarmers N.A.D.S. Predtenders
C Pudekcuflla Castaways Going Postal Misfits
D Pog Mo Thoin Essex Farm & Grill Multiple Scorgasms Shabooms
E Corkblockers Elkies Tuesday Knights Old Skool

For additional playoff information, visit the MMDL website, click here.

* Geary Benefit LOD - January 29, 2011 - start time: 1:00pm
For LCPL Michael Geary who died during military service in Afghanistan on 12/8. To be held at Champions Bar, 234 Main St., Everett, MA.  Registration fee: $25 (50% donated to benefit charity). Download flyer for all details: Click Here

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MMDL League Sponsor:
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www.Winmau.com

Check out the new 4th Generation Blade IV Dartboard!
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Don't forget to report your results to the Area Director immediately once the advancing winner is determined!

--<( MMDL Board of Directors
Minute Man Dart League, Inc. - www.MMDL.org
World's Largest Steel Tip Dart League

Next Board Meeting: 01/17/11 6:30pm
Meeting location TBD.

* 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

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Monday, January 3, 2011

[MMDL] Playoff Update - Area Championships Now Set

Congratulations to all teams who have made it to the Area Finals! If you're not playing, go cheer on your friends from other teams and support our MMDL sponsors.  There's nothing like the atmosphere of an MMDL playoff match.

Playoff schedules with recent results are now posted, please see the links below to download your area's schedule -- check the date code printed on the schedule to make sure you have the most up to date version.  Captain's with choice for Tuesday location please make arrangements ASAP with the opposing captain.  For additional playoff info and resources, click here.   Contact your Area Director if you have any questions.

Playoff Schedules & Results - Area Finals matchups are now set: 

Super A: Schedule
Boston: Schedule
Central: Schedule
North Shore: Schedule
South Shore: Schedule

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Don't forget to report your results to the Area Director immediately once the advancing winner is determined!

--<( MMDL Board of Directors
Minute Man Dart League, Inc. - www.MMDL.org
World's Largest Steel Tip Dart League

Next Board Meeting: 01/17/11 6:30pm
Meeting location TBD.

* 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.

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