Saturday, September 27, 2014

[MMDL] Week 4 Standings

NOTE:  North Shore and Boston match scores that were not delivered prior to Saturday's mail may be delayed until Monday.  If you would like to see your team's scores updated faster, we encourage you to start submitting them via email which will become mandatory starting next season.


Results for Week 4 of the Fall 2014 season are available on the MMDL Statistics Website.  Follow the link below to review the scores and notables for your area.  

Week 4 Standings:
BostonStandings / Notables
Central: Standings / Notables
North Shore: Standings / Notables
South Shore: Standings / Notables

CAPTAIN'S REMINDER:  Official league match start time is 7:30pm, not 8:00pm.  You are asked to make an effort to start matches on time as much as possible and to coordinate with other captains when necessary.  See the handout in your captain's kit for additional guidance on managing match start times or click here.

http://mmdl.org/view/news/42

NEW!  Fall 2014 Dart World ALL STAR Drawings

Every 2 weeks of the regular season we will hold a drawing of all A-E Division players who scored notables in any category during those weeks to win a $50 gift certificate to spend at the DartWorld.com online store! For Super A Division players, we will draw a winner from those who scored notables in the first half of the season and the second half to win a $50 gift certificate! Check our website and weekly emails for winner announcements.  Winners will start being posted after Week 4 of the regular season.

Winner #1: Paul Kampersal, Triple Bull, Tradesmen, Milford

Winners can claim their prize by sending an email to mmdl.bod@gmail.com.

Upcoming Local Events -- 2014

Join the "Darts in New England" Facebook Group to stay on top of all local tournaments and competitions.

http://mmdl.org/view/news/38

Get your own personalized team apparel at MMDLgear.com!
Women's Spirit Sweatpants  Women's MMDL Spirit Sweatpants - $35.00


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World's Largest Steel Tip Dart League

Next Board Meeting: 09/29/14 6:30pm 
Meeting location - 
Donahue's Bar & Grill
87 Bigelow Ave
Watertown, MA 02472

* MMDL BoD meetings are open to the public. If you wish to attend an MMDL Board Meeting, please contact your Area Director to make sure there are no last minute changes to the meeting time and location, and make note if you want to address the board with an issue to add to the meeting agenda.

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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

[MMDL] FREE ADO Cricket Qualifier - Oct 5 at the Beverly Elks Lodge

http://mmdl.org/view/ado

MMDL's FREE ADO event series continues. PLEASE help us spread the word among your team and other MMDL players you meet.  These qualifiers are a great way to play A LOT of quality, tournament style darts at no cost to you.  We especially encourage players to come out and give it a go and improve their game for league nights while supporting the growth of men's and women's darts in the USA.

See Attached Flyer:


If you've never attended, you're missing out on a great day filled with competitive darts at little cost other than your time.  Here are FIVE more reasons you should be attending:
  1. Help support the MMDL in proudly sending our best of the best players to represent us in National and International competitions.
  2. Play for the practice, improve your game, win more on league night.  You'll play a full day of darts against both new and experienced players, witness how the best players play the game and pick up pointers you can immediately put to use.  Consider it like a clinic for darts.
  3. Surprise yourself and become nationally ranked.  The more you play ADO events and the more successful you become, you'll earn ranking points and be listed among the nation's best ADO shooters.  Our region is one of the largest and offers more opportunities to earn ranking points than most of the USA, so it's not a stretch for improving players to make the list and move up over time.
  4. Meet new people who share your interest in playing a lot of darts!  It's never a bad thing to expand your dart network and make some friends that could end up future team mates on a championship squad.
  5. It has been scientifically proven that throwing more darts can help you lose weight, live longer, win the lottery, make unicorns real and improve your love life.  Ok, ok, we couldn't come up with a real fifth reason...
Date: Sunday, October 5, 2014
Winners of this qualifier will earn entry ($110 value) to the ADO Cricket Regional competition scheduled for November 9 at the Barn in Amesbury, MA. Winners from the Regional will represent MMDL and Area 5-1 at the ADO National Cricket competition. 

Format:
Cricket, ADO Rules - Round Robin
 
Location:
Beverly/Salem Elks Lodge 1309
39 Bow Street
Beverly, MA 01915
DIRECTIONS

ELIGIBILITY:
In order to participate in this MMDL event you must have played at least 3 matches in the prior season or 1 match in the current season.

Doors open at 10:30am and event to start at 11:30am. Registration closes 15 minutes prior to start.

NOTE:  Players that go deep in the tournament will likely play late into the day and possibly evening -- make sure you can commit to the entire day of darts, leaving before completing your matches may suspend you from future qualifiers.

A detailed flyer is attached or can be downloaded from the MMDL website - Click Here Please print this flyer out and distribute to anyone you think may wish to participate.
 
Up to 3 men and 3 women will win a free registration ($110 value) to represent the MMDL at the upcoming ADO Cricket Regional on November 9 in Amesbury, MA.  Winners from that will advance to the national competition. As always, there is no entry fee for this qualifier and all MMDL members* in good standing are invited to attend.

If you have any questions, please contact MMDL ADO Representative, Jason Demers at jasond@mmdl.org

For complete information on MMDL ADO activities - CLICK HERE

* In order to qualify for an MMDL event you must have played at least 3 matches in the prior season or 1 match in the current season.

Upcoming Local Events -- 2014

Join the "Darts in New England" Facebook Group to stay on top of all local tournaments and competitions.

http://mmdl.org/view/news/38

Get your own personalized team apparel at MMDLgear.com!
Women's Spirit Sweatpants  Women's MMDL Spirit Sweatpants - $35.00


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Next Board Meeting: 09/29/14 6:30pm 
Meeting location - 
Donahue's Bar & Grill
87 Bigelow Ave
Watertown, MA 02472

* MMDL BoD meetings are open to the public. If you wish to attend an MMDL Board Meeting, please contact your Area Director to make sure there are no last minute changes to the meeting time and location, and make note if you want to address the board with an issue to add to the meeting agenda.

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Monday, September 22, 2014

[MMDL] Congratulations 2014 Cricket Champions!

Thanks to everyone who came out to participate! If you chose not to attend, please let us know the reasons when you fill out your league member's survey.  We are also open to any and all suggestions for improving these league tournaments for all members, please send any feedback or ideas to adams@mmdl.org


MMDL Cricket Championship 2014
September 20, 2014 - Beverly / Salem Elks Lodge

Click on pictures to enlarge.

Event

Champion

Runner Up

Results

Gold Cricket Singles


Joe Efter
Hired Guns (NS)

Steve St. Cyr
Flight Fighters (NS)

Full Results
SA&A Divisions

Silver Cricket Singles
Tony Donovan
The Redmen Raging Bulls (B)
Mike French
AB's 1st Dart Team (NS)

Full Results
B&C Divisions

Bronze Cricket Singles
Matt Marcom
Attic Alliance (B)
Dan Higgins
Who Darted (SS)

Full Results
D&E Divisions

Open Doubles 501
Matt Dalton
& Leo O'Grady
Ed Cunningham
& Glenn Maynard

Full Results

Women's Doubles 501
Bette Cunningham
& Patty Walz
Donna Lemieux
& Gail Payne

Full Results

Mixed Doubles 501
Joe Efter
& Gail Payne
Tom Curtin
& Bette Cunningham

Full Results


Recordings from the day's live video stream, can be found here.

Upcoming Local Events -- 2014

Join the "Darts in New England" Facebook Group to stay on top of all local tournaments and competitions.

http://mmdl.org/view/news/38

Get your own personalized team apparel at MMDLgear.com!
Women's Spirit Sweatpants  Women's MMDL Spirit Sweatpants - $35.00


www.mmdl.org
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Next Board Meeting: 09/29/14 6:30pm 
Meeting location - 
Donahue's Bar & Grill
87 Bigelow Ave
Watertown, MA 02472

* MMDL BoD meetings are open to the public. If you wish to attend an MMDL Board Meeting, please contact your Area Director to make sure there are no last minute changes to the meeting time and location, and make note if you want to address the board with an issue to add to the meeting agenda.

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Sunday, September 21, 2014

[MMDL] Week 3 Standings & Roster Change Policy Reminder

The following is meant to clarify MMDL's policies on adding or replacing players on your team roster.

It is ESSENTIAL for all MMDL Team Captains to understand and comply with the league roster change policies.  These policies were designed to ensure equitable and fair competition for all divisions. MMDL understands that the unpredictability of life often results in players dropping out mid-season, or other reasons for additions or replacements, but we must also be protective of the integrity of league competition while preventing abuse of these rules and have therefore created these policies to offer a fair and standard process for all.

DON'T LOSE POINTS - Every season, many captains lose valuable match points because they do not follow the proper procedure when making a roster change.  Every point counts in a team's quest for the playoffs, so if you must make a change to your team roster, it is in your best interest to adhere to the following:

Use of an unregistered/unapproved player will result in match penalty points.

  • All roster changes must be approved by your area director before the new player can play in a match.  Make sure that you have received an email or verbal permission from your AD before using a new player.

  • Teams are allowed to make up to three (3) roster changes before week 8 of the regular season. Absolutely no roster changes will be allowed after this deadline.  You must submit your roster change request to your Area Director AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR to your scheduled Week 8 match and receive approval prior to using new players.

  • Your official roster can be checked at any time on the MMDL Stats Website.  If a player's name does not appear on this site as a member of your team, then they are not approved to play.

PROACTIVE COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR AREA DIRECTOR IS KEY!

For a list of Area Director's email and phone #s, see your captain's kit or click here.


Results for Week 3 of the Fall 2014 season are available on the MMDL Statistics Website.  Follow the link below to review the scores and notables for your area.  

Week 3 Standings:
BostonStandings / Notables
Central: Standings / Notables
North Shore: Standings / Notables
South Shore: Standings / Notables

http://mmdl.org/view/news/42

NEW!  Fall 2014 Dart World ALL STAR Drawings

Every 2 weeks of the regular season we will hold a drawing of all A-E Division players who scored notables in any category during those weeks to win a $50 gift certificate to spend at the DartWorld.com online store! For Super A Division players, we will draw a winner from those who scored notables in the first half of the season and the second half to win a $50 gift certificate! Check our website and weekly emails for winner announcements.  Winners will start being posted after Week 4 of the regular season.

Upcoming Local Events -- 2014

Join the "Darts in New England" Facebook Group to stay on top of all local tournaments and competitions.

http://mmdl.org/view/news/38

Get your own personalized team apparel at MMDLgear.com!
Women's Spirit Sweatpants  Women's MMDL Spirit Sweatpants - $35.00


www.mmdl.org
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World's Largest Steel Tip Dart League

Next Board Meeting: 09/29/14 6:30pm 
Meeting location - 
Donahue's Bar & Grill
87 Bigelow Ave
Watertown, MA 02472

* MMDL BoD meetings are open to the public. If you wish to attend an MMDL Board Meeting, please contact your Area Director to make sure there are no last minute changes to the meeting time and location, and make note if you want to address the board with an issue to add to the meeting agenda.

Please encourage your team mates to sign up for this email list.  To subscribe, go to the MMDL website or just send an email to mmdl-news-and-announcements-subscribe@googlegroups.com

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Sunday, September 14, 2014

[MMDL] Week 2 Standings

Important Witch City Open Update: Reports that the hotel is sold out are untrue. The Darter's Discounted Room Rate has been extended to Sept. 19. To book your room online - Click Here

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Results for Week 2 of the Fall 2014 season are available on the MMDL Statistics Website.  Follow the link below to review the scores and notables for your area. 


Week 2 Standings:
BostonStandings / Notables
Central: Standings / Notables
North Shore: Standings / Notables
South Shore: Standings / Notables

http://mmdl.org/view/news/42

NEW!  Fall 2014 Dart World ALL STAR Drawings

Every 2 weeks of the regular season we will hold a drawing of all A-E Division players who scored notables in any category during those weeks to win a $50 gift certificate to spend at the DartWorld.com online store! For Super A Division players, we will draw a winner from those who scored notables in the first half of the season and the second half to win a $50 gift certificate! Check our website and weekly emails for winner announcements.  Winners will start being posted after Week 4 of the regular season.

Upcoming Local Events -- 2014

Join the "Darts in New England" Facebook Group to stay on top of all local tournaments and competitions.

http://mmdl.org/view/news/41

http://mmdl.org/view/news/38

Get your own personalized team apparel at MMDLgear.com!
Women's Spirit Sweatpants  Women's MMDL Spirit Sweatpants - $35.00


www.mmdl.org
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World's Largest Steel Tip Dart League

Next Board Meeting: 09/29/14 6:30pm 
Meeting location - 
Donahue's Bar & Grill
87 Bigelow Ave
Watertown, MA 02472

* MMDL BoD meetings are open to the public. If you wish to attend an MMDL Board Meeting, please contact your Area Director to make sure there are no last minute changes to the meeting time and location, and make note if you want to address the board with an issue to add to the meeting agenda.

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Saturday, September 6, 2014

[MMDL] Week 1 Standings

Results for Week 1 of the Fall 2014 season are available on the MMDL Statistics Website.  Follow the link below to review the scores and notables for your area. 


To learn more about submitting match reports via email - click here.

FILLING OUT MATCH REPORTS - Captains are urged to remember the following:

  • DO NOT use old return envelopes from previous seasons - USE ONLY the envelopes provided to you in this season's captain's kit.
  • If you are still mailing your report, mail them immediately following the match. This will greatly help faster processing of weekly scores.
  • Mail the TOP WHITE COPY in the envelope provided.  Pink and yellow copies are for both captain's records. You are advised to store these sheets until the season is over in case of disputes or to examine in case of point deductions.
  • Write legibly (!!!) - if the name of the player, team, points and other information can not be easily read, this increases the chance for errors and delays the publishing of the standings
  • Use First and Last names - so proper credit can be given to the correct player for wins, losses and notables.
  • Start and End Times should be recorded in the space provided
  • Assign one of your players to review the report for accuracy at the end of the match to prevent point deductions.
  • DO NOT tear, doodle on or otherwise deface the report - have respect for the person who must process hundreds of them in a short time window
  • For additional tips and guidance on this subject, click here.
Complying with the above is extremely important for our ability to process several hundred weekly match reports in a timely and accurate manner.  Your cooperation is greatly appreciated! 

Week 1 Standings:
BostonStandings / Notables
Central: Standings / Notables
North Shore: Standings / Notables
South Shore: Standings / Notables

http://mmdl.org/view/news/42

NEW!  Fall 2014 Dart World ALL STAR Drawings

Every 2 weeks of the regular season we will hold a drawing of all A-E Division players who scored notables in any category during those weeks to win a $50 gift certificate to spend at the DartWorld.com online store! For Super A Division players, we will draw a winner from those who scored notables in the first half of the season and the second half to win a $50 gift certificate! Check our website and weekly emails for winner announcements.

Upcoming Local Events -- 2014

Join the "Darts in New England" Facebook Group to stay on top of all local tournaments and competitions.

http://mmdl.org/view/news/41

http://mmdl.org/view/news/38

Get your own personalized team apparel at MMDLgear.com!
Women's Spirit Sweatpants  Women's MMDL Spirit Sweatpants - $35.00


www.mmdl.org
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World's Largest Steel Tip Dart League

Next Board Meeting: 09/29/14 6:30pm 
Meeting location - 
Donahue's Bar & Grill
87 Bigelow Ave
Watertown, MA 02472

* MMDL BoD meetings are open to the public. If you wish to attend an MMDL Board Meeting, please contact your Area Director to make sure there are no last minute changes to the meeting time and location, and make note if you want to address the board with an issue to add to the meeting agenda.

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Thursday, September 4, 2014

[MMDL] Emailing Match Reports will be MANDATORY next season

http://mmdl.org/view/news/36
Attn: ALL MMDL Captain's and Members

E-Mailing Match Reports Will Be Mandatory Starting with the Spring 2015 Season

Due to the increasing delays, unreliability and expense of U.S. Postal Delivery, the MMDL has made the difficult decision to make e-mail submission of weekly match reports MANDATORY beginning with the Spring 2015 season.  For the first mandatory season, you may still receive postage-paid return envelopes BY REQUEST ONLY by checking the appropriate box on your roster application form.

See the attached information sheet for complete details or continue reading....

DON'T DELAY - START THE SWITCH NOW - USE ANY PLAYER's PHONE

If using your smart phone camera or a tablet, we HIGHLY RECOMMEND you download the FREE CAM SCANNER app to make sure you can submit a legible image - use the following links depending on your device:

METHOD #1 - SMARTPHONE or TABLET CAMERA
USE THE FREE "CAM SCANNER" APP FOR CLEAREST IMAGE
Please make sure image is very clear and easily readable or it may be rejected and cause additional delays to score reporting (see examples below).  You may wish to do a test picture before the season to ensure image quality will be acceptable, contact your area's statistician below to coordinate a test run. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND USING THE 'CAM SCANNER' APP!  See above or visit the league website (mmdl.org) for links to FREE versions of this app on all major mobile platforms (IOS, Android & Win).

METHOD #2 - DESKTOP DOCUMENT SCANNER - Using a scanner is an ideal way to make sure you take a clear image of your report and do not encounter any glitches or further delays in processing.  If possible, please use this method to avoid any issues. Email the image in .pdf or .jpg format.

WHERE TO SUBMIT:
Remember to check the image to make sure it is readable before you email it and then send it to the appropriate area statistician below:

Boston & NS - Donna Millett:
donnam@mmdl.org

SS & Central - Becky Wainwright:
becky@mmdl.org

Please also include the week # and final score of your match in the subject and/or body of your email.

NOTE: Please remember the following when emailing your match report:
  • ALWAYS keep a hardcopy of the match report on hand as a backup. 
  • Reports submitted later than Friday 12noon following the match are subject to late penalty point deductions.
  • Please also include the final score of your match in the body of your email.
  • DO NOT send your report by email AND US postal mail, DO ONE OR THE OTHER ONLY
  • If your scores are not posted within 48 hours after submission, contact your statistician

Thank you for your cooperation!

Upcoming Local Events -- 2014

Join the "Darts in New England" Facebook Group to stay on top of all local tournaments and competitions.

http://mmdl.org/view/news/41

http://mmdl.org/view/news/38

Get your own personalized team apparel at MMDLgear.com!
Women's Spirit Sweatpants  Women's MMDL Spirit Sweatpants - $35.00


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

Next Board Meeting: 09/29/14 6:30pm
Meeting location -
Donahue's Bar & Grill
87 Bigelow Ave
Watertown, MA 02472

* MMDL BoD meetings are open to the public. If you wish to attend an MMDL Board Meeting, please contact your Area Director to make sure there are no last minute changes to the meeting time and location, and make note if you want to address the board with an issue to add to the meeting agenda.

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