Tuesday, December 30, 2014

[MMDL] ADO Free Qualifier Schedule for 2015

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. 

For more information on the ADO program and how MMDL members can benefit, click here.

2015 - COMPLETE Schedule
This year, the entire qualifier and regional tournament schedule is being announced prior to the start of the year.  See below for ALL of this year's qualifiers and put them in your calendar today!  A flyer for the first qualifier on February 8 is attached to this email.

All qualifiers this year will be held at the same time and location 12pm start time at the Beverly/Salem Elks Club.  See flyer for all details.

* FREE QUALIFIER
February 8, 2015
Winners will be sent to World Masters 501
Regional Tournament
DOWNLOAD FLYER

March 22, 2015
World Masters 501 Regional
- held at The Barn in Amesbury, MA

* FREE QUALIFIER
April 26, 2015
Winners will be sent to East/West All Stars
Regional Tournament
FLYER COMING SOON

June 7, 2015
East/West All Stars Regional
- held at The Barn in Amesbury, MA

* FREE QUALIFIER
August 2, 2015
Winners will be sent to America Cup 501
Regional Tournament
FLYER COMING SOON

August 16, 2015
America Cup 501 Regional
- held at The Barn in Amesbury, MA

* FREE QUALIFIER
October 4, 2015
Winners will be sent to ADO Cricket
Regional Tournament
FLYER COMING SOON

November 8, 2015
ADO Cricket Regional
- held at The Barn in Amesbury, MA


Qualifier #1:

Date: Sunday, February 8, 2015
Winners of this qualifier will earn entry ($110 value) to the World Masters 501 Regional competition scheduled for March 22 at the Barn in Amesbury, MA. Winners from the Regional will represent MMDL and Area 5-1 at the ADO National competition. 

Format:
501 Straight Start, Double  Finish, ADO Rules apply
Round Robin Format
 
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 11:00am and event to start at 12:00noon SHARP! 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 Regional on 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 5-1 Area Director, 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.


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...

Upcoming Local Events -- 2015

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

--<( MMDL Board of Directors

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

Next Board Meeting: 01/19/14 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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Saturday, December 20, 2014

[MMDL] Playoffs - Week 2 Update


Week two playoff results are now posted. 

Who has moved closer to competing for the state title?  See the links below to find out.

Captain's with choice for first home location in the next round, please make arrangements ASAP with the opposing captain.  Remember to check with your sponsor for conflicts on Tues/Thurs such as holiday parties, etc.  For additional playoff info, click here. If you have any questions, contact your area director. 

To look up opposing captain's phone #, refer to the respective area schedule which can be downloaded from the Fall 2015 season page - click here.

* PLAYOFF SCHEDULES * - Click below to download your area's playoff schedule.  Please note that schedules are subject to change and are updated frequently during the post season.  Always check the date code printed on the schedule to ensure you have the most recent version.

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Need some practice before the new season starts?  Throw your first darts of the new year at the Hangover Open on Jan 1st or the Winter Dart Challenge on Jan 10th. See the links in the event calendar below for details.

Upcoming Local Events -- 2015

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

--<( MMDL Board of Directors

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

Next Board Meeting: 01/19/14 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, December 13, 2014

[MMDL] Playoffs - Week 1 Results


Week one playoff results are now posted. 

Captain's with choice for first home location please make arrangements ASAP with the opposing captain.  For additional playoff info, click here. If you have any questions, contact your area director. 

To look up opposing captain's phone #, refer to the respective area schedule which can be downloaded from the Fall 2015 season page - click here.

* PLAYOFF SCHEDULES * - Click below to download your area's playoff schedule.  Please note that schedules are subject to change and are updated frequently during the post season.  Always check the date code printed on the schedule to ensure you have the most recent version.

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Fall 2014 Dart World ALL STAR Drawings - Final Winners List

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.

WINNERS:

A-E DIVISION

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

Winner #2: Mark Bradley, Irish Select, Centre Bar, Dorchester

Winner #3: Carol Welch, Goes to Eleven, The Silhouette Lounge, Allston

Winner #4: John Yankee, Lucky Shots, Lucky Dog, Beverly

Winner #5: Patrick Brodigan, Turnpikers, Turnpike Cafe, Canton

Winner #6: Steve Frizzell, Cork Soakers, VFW Post 2346, Saugus

Winner #7: Jim Currie, Triple Threat, Squires, Hanover *

SUPER A DIVISION

Winner #1: Frank Peterson, Suicide 9, The Barn, Amesbury

Winner #2: Pat Gannon, One Eyed Willies, Eagles Aerie #841, Rockland

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

Upcoming Local Events -- 2015

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

--<( MMDL Board of Directors

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

Next Board Meeting: 01/19/14 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, December 7, 2014

[MMDL] Week 14 Final Standings & 1st Round Playoff Update

Thanks to all of our teams and sponsors for another great season of awesome darts!

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Results for Week 14 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 14 Final Standings:
BostonStandings / Notables
Central: Standings / Notables
North Shore: Standings / Notables
South Shore: Standings / Notables

PLAYOFF schedules are now updated with first round matchups - see the links below to download your area's schedule.

* PLAYOFF SCHEDULES * - Click below to download your area's playoff schedule.  Please note that schedules are subject to change and are updated frequently during the post season.  Always check the date code printed on the schedule to ensure you have the most recent version.
GET THE RIGHT SHIRT SIZES!  BUT YOU BETTER HURRY!
If you are poised to earn shirts for winning your division or area championships and want to make sure you receive the correct shirt sizes, you may now send an email to awards@mmdl.org with your team name, area, division and list of ALL shirt sizes needed for your team.  HURRY! You must submit your information by MONDAY, DECEMBER 8 to make sure your correct sizes get into this season's shirt order.

NEW! Fall 2014 Dart World ALL STAR Drawings - Final Winners List

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.

WINNERS:

A-E DIVISION

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

Winner #2: Mark Bradley, Irish Select, Centre Bar, Dorchester

Winner #3: Carol Welch, Goes to Eleven, The Silhouette Lounge, Allston

Winner #4: John Yankee, Lucky Shots, Lucky Dog, Beverly

Winner #5: Patrick Brodigan, Turnpikers, Turnpike Cafe, Canton

Winner #6: Steve Frizzell, Cork Soakers, VFW Post 2346, Saugus *

Winner #7: Jim Currie, Triple Threat, Squires, Hanover *

SUPER A DIVISION

Winner #1: Frank Peterson, Suicide 9, The Barn, Amesbury

Winner #2: Pat Gannon, One Eyed Willies, Eagles Aerie #841, Rockland *

* New Winner

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

Upcoming Local Events -- 2015

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

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

Next Board Meeting: 01/19/14 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, December 2, 2014

[MMDL] Spring 2015 Season Announcement - Let's Play Some Darts!



Join us for the Spring 2015 season of the
World's Largest Dart League!


The MMDL and League Sponsor Dart World invite all teams and sponsors to sign up for the Spring 2015 Season. Team rosters and sponsor's checks must be turned in at your area's first captain's meeting held at the turn of the year 
(see meeting dates and times below), so start planning your roster now!

Once again, the league will be adding $100 to the payouts of the Luck of the Draw tournaments held after the second captains meeting in the NS, Central and Boston areas.  Anyone can play in the LOD, so bring your friends and team mates for some practice and a chance at the prize money.

Don't forget about these resources on our website for sponsors and teams:
  • "How to join the MMDL" - An FAQ/Guide for new sponsors, teams and players. Includes step by step instructions on how to become a sponsor, how to submit a team, how to find a new team or new players for your current team.  Even experienced MMDL members may learn something.  To see the guide, click here.
  • Online Draft - This is an online matchmaking system for players seeking teams and vice versa. To visit the draft page, click here or reach out to people through our Facebook page.
  • Need a new Pub/Sponsor?  If you are looking for a new pub/sponsor, check out the listings on our league forums or check our Facebook Page.

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This year's Debbie Johnson Memorial Tournament will be December 6, 2014 at the Beverly/Salem Elks Club to benefit the American Heart Association. Please consider attending this great tournament and providing a donation to combat heart disease in memory of our former MMDL North Shore Area Director.  See event flyer and donation info - click here
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Spring 2015 Forms and Documents:
The following forms are attached to this email or can be downloaded from the MMDL website.  These items will also arrive via postal mail to all captains and sponsors in the weeks ahead.
  • Fall Season Announcement - Details, dates, times and locations of the captain's meetings for each area and other important information for captains.
  • Team Roster Application e-Form - You can print this out and fill in by hand or it can be typed in on your computer with Adobe Acrobat. We encourage you to please do this and bring a printout to your captain's meeting if possible to avoid unreadable handwriting.  To fill this out on your computer, click on the fields with your mouse to type in your information, and you can switch to the next field by pressing the "tab" key. Any check boxes can be clicked on with your mouse.
  • Sponsor Poster - A poster you can print out and hang up near your dartboard to recruit new teams or players.

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

PLEASE BE ON TIME FOR ALL MEETINGS

First Captain's Meeting:
Please be on time for important league announcements before dropping off rosters and checks.

Second Captain's Meeting:
For picking up Capt's Kits, including schedules, match reports, envelopes, etc., and for receiving last minute Area Director's announcements and instructions.

BOSTON:

Area Director:
Anna Moretti
annam@mmdl.org or 978-882-5207

First Meeting
WEDNESDAY 01/07/15
MALDEN MOOSE - 781-324-9443
562 Broadway
Malden, MA 02148
Mtg Start Time: 7:30pm

Second Meeting
WEDNESDAY 01/28/15
LOCATION TBA
Mtg Start Time: 7:30pm
Luck of the Draw to follow 2nd meeting.

$$$ MMDL is adding
$100 to the LOD payout

NORTH SHORE:

Area Director:
Donna Millett
donnam@mmdl.org or 978-882-2634

First Meeting
WEDNESDAY 01/07/15
ELKS CLUB - 978-922-9608
39 Bow Street
Beverly, MA 01915
Mtg Start Time: 7:30pm

Second Meeting
WEDNESDAY 01/28/15
Same Time and Place
Luck of the Draw to follow 2nd meeting.

$$$ MMDL is adding
$100 to the LOD payout

CENTRAL:

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

First Meeting
THURSDAY 01/08/15
MARLBORO EAGLES - 508-485-9738
56 Florence St
Marlboro, MA 01752
Mtg Start Time: 7:00pm

Second Meeting
THURSDAY 01/29/15
FRAMINGHAM EAGLES - 508-875-9071
55 Park Street
Framingham, MA 01702
Mtg Start Time: 7:00pm
Luck of the Draw to follow 2nd meeting.

$$$ MMDL is adding
$100 to the LOD payout

SOUTH SHORE:

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

First Meeting
MONDAY 12/29/14

POLISH CLUB - 781-878-9822
55 Wales Street
Abington, MA 02351
Mtg Start Time: 7:00pm

Second Meeting
MONDAY 01/26/15
Same Time and Place

Please note: Teams without sponsor checks at the first captain's meeting will be charged a $25 late fee. Returned checks subject to add'l $25 bounce fee.

< ADDITIONAL REMINDERS TO TEAM CAPTAINS >

PLEASE FILL ROSTER FORM OUT COMPLETELY. Incomplete rosters will not be accepted. Please take the time to gather all information before handing in your roster and check.

Download Application Form:

Please make checks payable to:
MINUTE MAN DART LEAGUE, INC.
(Note: There is a $25 late fee for teams who do not bring checks to the first captain's meeting plus a  $25 penalty for checks returned for insufficient funds)

DO NOT MAIL ROSTER!!!
Team rosters must be turned in at your area's first captain's meeting.

AGE RESTRICTION:
No players under 21 years of age can be accepted for membership in the MMDL.

BE SURE your team can make the full season commitment. NO SHOW teams will be suspended for 2 full seasons!

CAPTAIN'S KITS
Must be picked up at the second captain's meeting or a 2 point penalty on the first match will be imposed. There is also a $15 charge for replacing lost captain's kits.

DIVISION REQUESTS
If you have any specific concerns or requests regarding your division
assignment for skill level, travel time or other issue please attach a note to your team roster and/or send an email to the area director.


Upcoming Local Events -- 2014/2015

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

--<( MMDL Board of Directors

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

Next Board Meeting: 01/19/15 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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