MMDL Emails: August 2014

Sunday, August 31, 2014

[MMDL] This week it begins...For Whom the Board Tolls...

The Fall 2014 season of the World's Largest Dart League's 40th Anniversary Year officially begins this week. Every team starts with a clean slate and a chance to improve over last season. Last Season the Boston Area surged to take 50% of the league's state titles with the other three areas taking one apiece. Which way will the balance of power shift this season?

Good luck to all teams. Represent your sponsors well, respect your opponent and help spread the goodwill of the great game of darts. Make sure all players have read and are familiar with the league rules. Please advise any new players to Like our Facebook Page, Follow us on Twitter, and/or subscribe to this email list by visiting our website to stay informed about league activities and important updates.

This season's captain's kits include nine (9) sets of MMDL 40th Anniversary Flights for each player on your team, a pen, pocket out charts and a special discount coupon for DartWorld.com!

Match schedules can be downloaded from the respective links below:

NOTE: Captains please re-check your divisions, there have been many changes to schedules since the last captain's meeting, many spots that were previously BYEs may have been filled. SS and Boston schedules have been updated and new versions posted today.

Boston
North Shore
Central
South Shore

Please note these schedules are subject to minor changes for the first couple weeks after original posting, so please check your division against the version currently posted online to make sure you have the most recent scheduling info.

Please direct any questions about scheduling to your respective Area Director listed on your captain's kit envelope.

E-Mailing Match Reports will be MANDATORY starting next season, Spring 2015.
See the handout in your captain's kit or read the details on our website - click here.

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 this page our website and weekly emails for winner announcements.

Here are some other helpful reminders for team captains to ensure you start the season off right:

League Rules - to avoid disputes during matches, make sure that all the players on your team are knowledgeable of the current rules. The most up to date version of MMDL rules is posted on our website, which supersedes all printed versions.
Schedules - Make copies of the schedule provided in your captain's kit and distribute to each team member.
Stat Site - Weekly standings and player statistics are available on the MMDL stat site. See the instructions on the main page of the stat site for setting up an account and accessing your stats. Please note that the current season is not yet loaded into the site, but should be available prior to, or just after, the new season begins.
Captain's Kit Materials - Make sure you review and are familiar with all the contents of the captain's kit you should have picked up at your recent captain's meeting. Additional copies of documents such as blank match reports, match report instructions, order of play and scorekeeping, match start time guidelines and scorekeeper's ten commandments can be downloaded from the league website - click here.

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

Upcoming Local Events -- 2014

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

9/12-9/14 - Sunday River - Newry, ME
**9/20 - MMDL Cricket Champtionship - Beverly Elks
9/26-9/28 - Cape Cod Open - Yarmouth Moose Lodge
10/10 - Super LOD - Abington Polish Club
10/11 - Fall Dart Challenge - Braintree Moose
**10/17-19 - Witch City Open XXVI - Nashua, NH **
11/9 - ADO Regional Cricket Championship - Amesbury, MA
November 14-16 - Seacoast Open - Nashua, NH

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

--<( MMDL Board of Directors
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.

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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Thursday, August 28, 2014

[MMDL] MMDL Members Survey - We Need Your Input!

ATTN: ALL MMDL MEMBERS

Several issues important to the league regarding potential changes have been brought up by members to the Board of Directors. Before making any official changes, we want every member to have an opportunity to voice their opinion on these matters. One member from each area that completes the survey will be drawn to win a complete dart setup from Dart World - see details below.

Paper copies of the MMDL Members Survey will be included in each team's captain's kit this season OR you may opt to fill out our survey on the MMDL website. A printable copy of this survey is also attached to this email, it can be mailed back in the envelope provided with your captain's kit or you can mail it separately to:

MMDL

P.O. Box 2165

Danvers, MA 01923

Please take just FIVE MINUTES of your time to complete our survey. If you are filling it out online, DO NOT return the paper survey that was included in your team's captain's kit.

We ask that all surveys be completed and returned (if mailed) by Week 8 of the Fall 2014 season.

One player from each area will be drawn to win a complete darts set up from Dart World.
Winners will receive 1 Alien Dartboard, 1 Surround, 1 MMDL Toeline, 1 Dry-Erase Scoreboard and 2 sets of Brass Darts!

NOTE: Please answer questions from the perspective of YOUR curent division & skill level

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

Upcoming Local Events -- 2014

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

9/12-9/14 - Sunday River - Newry, ME
**9/20 - MMDL Cricket Champtionship - Beverly Elks
9/26-9/28 - Cape Cod Open - Yarmouth Moose Lodge
10/10 - Super LOD - Abington Polish Club
10/11 - Fall Dart Challenge - Braintree Moose
**10/17-19 - Witch City Open XXVI - Nashua, NH **
11/9 - ADO Regional Cricket Championship - Amesbury, MA
November 14-16 - Seacoast Open - Nashua, NH

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

--<( MMDL Board of Directors
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

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

Monday, August 25, 2014

[MMDL] 2014 Cricket Championship 9/20 - Who will be the Champions of "The Chess" of Darts!

Mark your calendars, it's coming up soon!!!
For complete event details and to download a flyer, click here.

NEW FOR 2014!

Carpool bonus!
For every 3 players from the same MMDL team that enter together, a 4th player may enter for FREE.

Bronze, Silver & Gold finalists will win free Cricket singles entry at the Witch City Open!

ANY TEAM WITH SIX (6) ENTRIES GETS A FREE MMDL DARTBOARD!
All six entries must be for same singles event, limit one board per team. Retail value $69.95.

EVENT FORMAT UPDATE!
Women's singles events have now been merged in with all divisions and the Bronze section has been reinstated.

This change has been made based on the attendance patterns of several consecutive events and requests by members for this event to follow the same co-ed integration as league night. If you wish to have dedicated women's events returned to the program, please attend this year's tournament and express your opinions to the tournament organizing staff. You can also express your opinions on this by filling out the MMDL Member's Survey.

AND DON'T FORGET:

LIVE Video Stream & Results on MMDL.org!
Check the league website and our social media channels for live video and results for each event of the tournament. You may even see your friends and team mates in competition.

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! Come represent your team, division and area! -- Think you're good? Have the best record on your team? Check your skills against the rest of the league and find out where you stand!

Come compete and have fun while meeting new friends -- this is a great first tournament for brand new players. SEE ATTACHED FLYER FOR ALL DETAILS.

When: Saturday, September 20, 2014
Where: Beverly/Salem Elks Lodge 1309 - 300 Bow St, Beverly 01915
Map & Driving Directions

Featuring:

Men's and Women's Cricket Singles Championships
Mixed Doubles and Open & Women's Doubles 501 (Invite your Non-MMDL friends to participate!)
Three different events based on skill level, Bronze (D&C), Silver (B&C) and Gold (A&SA)

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

Upcoming Local Events -- 2014

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

9/12-9/14 - Sunday River - Newry, ME
9/26-9/28 - Cape Cod Open - Yarmouth Moose Lodge
**10/17-19 - Witch City Open XXVI - Nashua, NH **
11/9 - ADO Regional Cricket Championship - Amesbury, MA
November 14-16 - Seacoast Open - Nashua, NH

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

--<( MMDL Board of Directors
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

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

Friday, August 22, 2014

[MMDL] Make your WCO plans now and BEAT THE LEAF PEEPERS!

The Witching Hour is almost upon us! It's high time to make your plans to attend this year's Witch City Open, MMDL's famous flagship tournament on October 17-19. Join us as we also celebrate MMDL's 40th Anniversary! Keep reading below for all the latest updates on the event - there are A LOT OF 'EM....

Have you liked the WCO Facebook page yet! Do it now! Click here.

> Sanctioning & Ranking Points from the ADO, BDO and WDF! Longer 501 Format! Expanded payouts!

The WCO has secured national and international sanctioning from these three major darts organizations. Participants of all 501 singles events (men's, women's AND youths) will be eligible for ranking points based on finishing placement. 501 singles competitions will continue to have an extended long-format of play - see flyer for details.

Expanded Payouts!
Money has been added to the Mixed Doubles, Mixed Triples and Men's Singles 501 will now pay out to Top 32.

50/50 Chalker Raffles!
Each time you keep score you'll be entered into a drawing for half of that day's 50/50 raffle.

> Welcome back to our sponsors and media partner!

MMDL is pleased to welcome back sponsors DartConnect, Ozone Billiards, Dart World, Domino's, Olivia's Pizzeria, Coors Light, Miller Lite, Corona, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Miller High Life and Woodstock Inn Brewery!

We also want to give our thanks again to our official media partner, Tavern Player's Magazine, the hottest publication out there covering pub pastimes like darts, pool and more. Make sure you visit them on Facebook and give them a like - click here.

> New main event flyer and youth events flyer!

Download the latest flyer that has all the latest tournament details, including schedule of play, fee and payout info. To download the main tournament flyer - click here.

EVEN MORE YOUTH EVENTS! Bring the whole family! Our new dedicated Youth Events Flyer outlines the e-x-p-a-n-d-e-d schedule for all youth participants. To download the youth events flyer - click here. Many thanks to Youth Events sponsors Dart World, Cosmo Fit Flight and L-Style!

> BOOK YOUR ROOM NOW BEFORE THE "LEAF PEEPERS"!

October is prime time in New England for the foliage tourist crowd, so make sure you book your room early and ensure you're not locked out of the tournament room block. The Nashua Courtyard Marriott has rooms available at the "Darter's Rate" ($89 for a single/double) until September12th (a little over 3 weeks from today). Be sure to mention "Witch City Open and Minute Man Dart League" to get the special room rate.

After this date, the rate will likely go double or more and be scooped up quickly by tourists coming for the fall foliage season, so act now to make sure you get a reservation. For room reservations, please call 603-880-9100. You can cancel your reservation up to 24 hours prior to the event with absolutely no fee or penalty, so there's little risk, even if you're not 100% sure you're going to be able to attend -- but you can still make sure you have a room.

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

Upcoming Local Events -- 2014

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

9/12-9/14 - Sunday River - Newry, ME
9/26-9/28 - Cape Cod Open - Yarmouth Moose Lodge
**10/17-19 - Witch City Open XXVI - Nashua, NH **
11/9 - ADO Regional Cricket Championship - Amesbury, MA
November 14-16 - Seacoast Open - Nashua, NH

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

--<( MMDL Board of Directors
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

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

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

[MMDL] Last day to order your $30 Anniversary Board + Throw Lines and LODs!

Last day to order a 40th Anniversary Dartboard:
TODAY - Wednesday, August 20!

Even if you didn't place an order at the first captain's meeting, there's still time to get your hands on this unique piece of league history. This limited edition board may never be produced again so reserve yours today!

To order a board, contact your area director by August 20th, tell them to reserve a board for your team and bring your $30 payment to the second captain's meeting. Have your team pool their money and pay just $3.34/player for this top-of-the-line special edition dartboard.

Boston AD: Anna Moretti - annam@mmdl.org

Central AD: Becky Wainwright - becky@mmdl.org

South Shore AD: Chris Ryan - chrisr@mmdl.org

North Shore AD: Donna Millett - donnam@mmdl.org

ALSO: OFFICIAL MMDL THROW LINES - $8.00

Put your best foot forward! At next week's captain's meeting, you'll also be able to pick up our brand new MMDL Throw Line/Oche on sale for $8.00.

Not just a bumper sticker! Our premium throw lines are made of durable lexan material with a reverse silk screened process that prints from underneath to prevent the constant wear of players stepping to throw their darts.

CAPTAIN'S MEETING LUCK OF THE DRAWS!

Next week, captain's meetings in Boston, Central and the North Shore will be followed by luck of the draw tournaments open to all, so bring your friends and team mates to get some pre-season practice. Participants DO NOT need to be MMDL members to play and the league will be adding $100 to each area's payout.

Click meeting location name for maps and driving directions

PLEASE BE ON TIME FOR ALL MEETINGS !

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

Second Meeting
WEDNESDAY 08/27/14
FRENCH CLUB - 617-884-9721
242 Spencer, Chelsea, MA 02150
Doors Open: 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

Second Meeting
MONDAY 08/25/14
ELKS CLUB - 978-922-9608
39 Bow Street
Beverly, MA 01915
Mtg Start Time: 7:30pm

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

Second Meeting
THURSDAY 08/28/14
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

Second Meeting
MONDAY 08/25/14
POLISH CLUB - 781-878-9822
55 Wales Street
Abington, MA 02351
Mtg Start Time: 7:00pm

Upcoming Local Events -- 2014

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

8/17 - ADO World Cup 501 - Amesbury, MA
9/12-9/14 - Sunday River - Newry, ME
9/26-9/28 - Cape Cod Open - Yarmouth Moose Lodge
**10/17-19 - Witch City Open XXVI - Nashua, NH **
11/9 - ADO Regional Cricket Championship - Amesbury, MA
November 14-16 - Seacoast Open - Nashua, NH

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

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

Next Board Meeting: 08/18/14 6:30pm
Meeting location -
Donahue's Bar & Grill
87 Bigelow Ave
Watertown, MA 02472

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

Monday, August 11, 2014

[MMDL] Boston AD Update! & Last chance to get your 40th Anniversary Dartboard for $30!

ATTN: Boston Area Captains!

If you were unable to submit your team roster at last week's meeting, please contact your new Area Director at the information below.
Please update your records with the following contact info for your new Area Director, Anna Moretti: annam@mmdl.org / 978-882-5207
Boston's second captain's meeting is now confirmed for August 27 at the French Club in Chelsea - same location as prior seasons.

Last day to order a 40th Anniversary Dartboard:
Wednesday, August 20!

Even if you didn't place an order at the first captain's meeting, there's still time to get your hands on this unique piece of league history. This limited edition board may never be produced again so reserve yours today!

To order a board, contact your area director by August 20th, tell them to reserve a board for your team and bring your $30 payment to the second captain's meeting. Have your team pool their money and pay just $3.34/player for this top-of-the-line special edition dartboard.

Boston: Anna Moretti - annam@mmdl.org

Central: Becky Wainwright - becky@mmdl.org

South Shore: Chris Ryan - chrisr@mmdl.org

North Shore: Donna Millett - donnam@mmdl.org

REMINDER: Second Captain's meetings for picking up schedules prior to Fall Season start - see schedule and info below.

Click meeting location name for maps and driving directions

PLEASE BE ON TIME FOR ALL MEETINGS !

First Captain's Meeting:
BOS & CENTRAL MANDATORY ATTENDANCE for AD elections. 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

Second Meeting
WEDNESDAY 08/27/14
FRENCH CLUB - 617-884-9721
242 Spencer, Chelsea, MA 02150
Doors Open: 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

Second Meeting
MONDAY 08/25/14
ELKS CLUB - 978-922-9608
39 Bow Street
Beverly, MA 01915
Mtg Start Time: 7:30pm

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

Second Meeting
THURSDAY 08/28/14
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

Second Meeting
MONDAY 08/25/14
POLISH CLUB - 781-878-9822
55 Wales Street
Abington, MA 02351
Mtg Start Time: 7:00pm

Upcoming Local Events -- 2014

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

8/17 - ADO World Cup 501 - Amesbury, MA
9/12-9/14 - Sunday River - Newry, ME
9/26-9/28 - Cape Cod Open - Yarmouth Moose Lodge
**10/17-19 - Witch City Open XXVI - Nashua, NH **
11/9 - ADO Regional Cricket Championship - Amesbury, MA
November 14-16 - Seacoast Open - Nashua, NH

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

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

Next Board Meeting: 08/18/14 6:30pm
Meeting location -
Donahue's Bar & Grill
87 Bigelow Ave
Watertown, MA 02472

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