Wednesday, July 22, 2015

[MMDL] Don't let the Fall Roster Deadline sneak up on you...


REMINDER!
Fall Season Rosters are Due In just a Couple Weeks!

Are You Looking for a New Bar to Sponsor Your Team?:
There are a number of establishments actively seeking new teams to sponsor for the MMDL Fall season. 
A running list is kept on the league forums with contact info - CLICK HERE - most recent entries include:
  • Playmakers in Waltham
  • Asia Palace in Medford
  • O'Connell's Pub in Framingham
  • Maggie's Lounge in Quincy

The MMDL and League Sponsors Dart World & RedEye Rhino invite all teams and sponsors to sign up for the Fall 2015 Season. Team rosters and sponsor's checks must be turned in at your area's first captain's meeting held in early August
(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, Boston and SS 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.

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

PLEASE BE ON TIME FOR ALL MEETINGS !

First Captain's Meeting:
NS & SS 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, etc., and for receiving last minute Area Director's announcements and instructions.

BOSTON:

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

** NEW MEETING LOCATIONS! **

First Meeting
THURSDAY 08/06/15
OLD COLONY YACHT CLUB
235 Victory Road
Dorchester, MA 02122
Doors Open: 7:30pm

Second Meeting
WEDNESDAY 09/02/15
MELROSE VFW
428 Main Street
Melrose, MA 02176
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

First Meeting
MONDAY 08/03/15
ELKS CLUB - 978-922-9608
39 Bow Street
Beverly, MA 01915
Please be on time for AD Election!
Mtg Start Time: 7:30pm

Second Meeting
MONDAY 08/24/15
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 08/06/15
MARLBORO EAGLES - 508-485-9738
56 Florence St
Marlboro, MA 01752
Please be on time for AD Election!
Mtg Start Time: 7:00pm

Second Meeting
THURSDAY 08/27/15
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 08/03/15

POLISH CLUB - 781-878-9822
55 Wales Street
Abington, MA 02351
Please be on time for AD Election!
Mtg Start Time: 7:00pm

Second Meeting
WEDNESDAY 09/02/15
Same Time and Place
Luck of the Draw to follow 2nd meeting.

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

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.

Fall 2015 Forms and Documents:
The following forms can be downloaded from the MMDL website.  .
  • 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.

< 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:

(Sponsor Fee is $150) 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.

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



Upcoming Local Events -- 2015


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

http://www.dartworld.com/MinuteManDB.html

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

Next Board Meeting: 08/17/15 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.

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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Friday, July 3, 2015

[MMDL] League Member & Soft Tip Survey Roundup

MMDL recently conducted membership surveys on general league issues and soft tip darts.  Both surveys have been completed and below is a report on final survey results and current status.

League Member's Survey
This survey was conducted to gather information on league member's opinions on a variety of league issues ranging from play format to playoffs and league sponsored tournaments. 1053 responses were received.  Work is currently being done for further break down of responses by division and area.  A summary of all responses is attached as a PDF document for league member's review.

Soft Tip Darts Survey
This survey was conducted to measure league member's opinions and interest in soft tip darts.  270 responses were received.
A summary of all responses is attached as a PDF document for league member's review. Please note the attached report does not include comments, but these were included in a previous summary report of this survey's findings.


For more information on signing up for the Fall 2015 season - CLICK HERE


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



Upcoming Local Events -- 2015

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

http://www.dartworld.com/MinuteManDB.html

--<( MMDL Board of Directors

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

Next Board Meeting: 08/17/15 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.

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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Wednesday, July 1, 2015

[MMDL] FREE ADO Qualifiier - August 2 - America's Cup

http://mmdl.org/view/ado

Get some much needed practice to shake off the rust before the Fall season of MMDL begins.  We bet you'll be sick of outdoor sunshine by the end of July and itching for some indoor, air-conditioned target shooting...or maybe we'll all get lucky and it will rain that day!

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.

NEXT Qualifier:

Date: Sunday, August 2, 2015
Winners of this qualifier will earn entry ($110 value) to the America's Cup 501 Regional competition scheduled for August 16 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.  For between seasons, the previous season will be considered 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

* 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.

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



MMDL 2015 ADO Schedule:
See below for ALL of this year's remaining qualifiers and put them in your calendar today!

* FREE QUALIFIER
August 2, 2015
Beverly Elks Lodge
Winners will be sent to America Cup 501
Regional Tournament
FLYER - CLICK TO DOWNLOAD

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

* FREE QUALIFIER
October 4, 2015
Location Melrose VFW
Winners will be sent to ADO Cricket
Regional Tournament
FLYER - CLICK TO DOWNLOAD

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


WHY YOU SHOULD PARTICIPATE IN THE ADO PROGRAM

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...


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



Upcoming Local Events -- 2015

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

http://www.dartworld.com/MinuteManDB.html

--<( MMDL Board of Directors

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

Next Board Meeting: 08/17/15 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.

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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