Monday, December 14, 2015

[MMDL] Week 14 Update & 1st Round Playoff Matchups


THANK YOU!

To all of our players, team captains and sponsors, MMDL thanks you for another great season of competitive darts in the World's Largest Steel Tip League.  Your participation continues to make our league unrivaled across the globe and is a source of great pride for all involved and an honor to be a part of.  

Be safe and have a wonderful Christmas, Holiday Season and Happy New Year!

Don't forget to get your teams together to do it again in the Spring 2016 Season...

Just a little more to go before we crown a fresh set of MMDL State Champions!  Good luck and shoot well... Get out to cheer on your friends at their playoff matches or watch from home on DCTV and don't forget to give DartConnect a spin with our upcoming free trial program!

Special thanks to our league sponsors Dart World and RedEye Rhino

--MMDL Board of Directors

PLAYOFF schedules are now updated with first round matchups - 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.


Attn: DartConnect Users!
If you are using DartConnect for the playoffs, please note the following:
  • If using Season Pass, when you open up "Match Setup" you will now have access to ALL playoff teams that you may face, listed in Gold.  Tap the home team on left and away team on right as usual.
  • Roster info may be outdated, check with the other team's captain and add any missing players by going to the Opponent Screen in the app and tap Season Pass Directory > Edit > (select team) > Add player
  • If there are missing emails for the other team, ask their players, or at least the captain, if they wish to add them to receive match recaps
  • Ending at 13 Points & OT:  When a team reaches 13 total points in the second playoff match, manually end the match by tapping "Options" and the red button labled "End & Save Match".  If tied at 12 points, manually end match and begin a brand new match for Overtime.


Watch LIVE PLAYOFF SCOREBOARDS from MMDL matches on the MMDL DCTV CHANNEL!

LEARN MORE ABOUT DARTCONNECT at DARTCONNECT.COM!


SPRING 2016 SEASON - is just around the corner!  Captain's meeting dates were just announced.  Rosters are due in by end of year in the South Shore and first week of January in all other areas.  Get your player commitments and start assembling your Spring season team now.  Click here for all Spring 2016 Season Sign Up Info.

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Results for Week 14 of the Fall 2015 season are available on the MMDL Statistics Website.  Follow the link below to review the scores and notables for your area. 

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

Need a Gift Idea for Your Favorite Dart Fanatic?
Support MMDL's league sponsors with our top 3 holiday recommendations:


Fall 2015 Dart World ALL STAR Drawings - Updated!

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. 

FALL 2015 FINAL WINNER LIST

A-E Divisions:

  • Winner #1: Shane Lopresti, The Winds, Hibernian Hall Div. 10, Lynn
  • Winner #2: Linda Walsh, Not Allowed, Elks Lodge #1435, Arlington
  • Winner #3: Mike Golini, Kold Shot, Elks Lodge #1435, Arlington
  • Winner #4: Eric Egelstrom, What's the Point?, Goal Post, Quincy
  • Winner #5: Brian Bourgea, Dalton Ducks, American Legion Post 137, Holbrook
  • Winner #6: Mike Berman, Dalton Ducks, American Legion Post 137, Holbrook
  • Winner #7: John Bocchetti, Hostile Takeover, White Eagle Cafe, Lynn

Super A Division:

  • Winner #1: John Blaikie, Punishers, Franco American Club, Beverly
  • Winner #2: Chris Allen, Western Stars, Goal Post, Quincy

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

REDEYE RHINO TARGET OUT

Thanks to everyone who participated!   Winners and prizes for this past season will be announced soon. Last seasons prizes included expense paid trips to local tournaments and RedEye Rhino gear.

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



Upcoming Local Events -- 2016

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: 01/18/16 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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Tuesday, December 8, 2015

[MMDL] Spring 2016 Season - Exercise your right to throw darts...



Put your team in for the Spring 2016 season of the 
World's Largest Dart League!


The MMDL and League Sponsors Dart World & RedEye Rhino invite all teams and sponsors to sign up for the Spring 2016 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, 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.

Super A Format Update - Due to recent survey results and member petitions, the Spring 2016 season will be a trial period for Doubles 501 in Super A to be Best of 3, SIDO. Decision to continue will be made prior to Fall season.

New DartConnect Trial Program - Submit e-mail by 1/15/16 to mmdl.bod@gmail.com to participate.  Click here for more information.

The Spring 2016 Season will begin the first week of February!  
Rosters must be turned in at your area's first captain's meeting -- see the meeting schedule below.


FALL 2016

- 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. Bring friends and team mates for the Luck of the Draw tournament.

BOSTON:

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

First Meeting
WEDNESDAY 01/06/16
MALDEN MOOSE - 781-324-9443
562 Broadway
Malden, MA 02148
Mtg Start Time: 7:30pm

UPDATED!
Second Meeting
WEDNESDAY 01/27/16
POLISH CLUB - 617-354-8708
747 Cambridge St
Cambridge, MA 02141
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 01/06/16
BEVERLY/SALEM ELKS CLUB
978-922-9608
39 Bow Street
Beverly, MA 01915
Mtg Start Time: 7:30pm

Second Meeting
WEDNESDAY 01/27/16
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 01/07/16
MARLBORO EAGLES - 508-485-9738
56 Florence St
Marlboro, MA 01752
Mtg Start Time: 7:00pm

Second Meeting
THURSDAY 01/28/16
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 12/28/15

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

Second Meeting
WEDNESDAY 01/27/16
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.

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 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11 to make sure your correct sizes get into this season's shirt order.

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.
  • 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.

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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.



Watch LIVE SCOREBOARDS from MMDL matches every week on the MMDL DCTV CHANNEL!

LEARN MORE ABOUT DARTCONNECT at DARTCONNECT.COM!

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



Upcoming Local Events -- 2016

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

2/26-28 - Port City Open - Portland, ME
3/11-13 - Montachusett Open - Leominster, MA
5/21 - MMDL 501 Player's Championship - Newton, MA
4/1-3 - White Mountain Shootout - Shelburne, NH
6/15-17 - Stars & Stripes Open - Andover, MA

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: 01/18/16 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 5, 2015

[MMDL] Week 13 Update / Shirt Size Deadline / Playoff Schedules / Spring 2016 Season


Playoff Schedules have been posted.
Click Here to Download your Area's Postseason Schedule

NOTE: MMDL is aware that standings on the stat site are not appearing in numerical order.  We appreciate your patience as we get this sorted.

We are now entering the final week of the season for the majority of divisions.  Captains please make sure you report your scores as early as possible to help us finalize all final standings for playoff assignments.

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 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11 to make sure your correct sizes get into this season's shirt order.

SPRING 2016 SEASON - is just around the corner!  Stay tuned for the new season announcement with captain's meeting dates.  Rosters are due in by end of year in the South Shore and first week of January in all other areas.  Get your player commitments and start assembling your Spring season team now.

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Results for Week 13 of the Fall 2015 season are available on the MMDL Statistics Website.  Follow the link below to review the scores and notables for your area. 

Week 13 Results:
BostonStandings / Notables
Central: Standings / Notables
North Shore: Standings / Notables
South Shore: Standings / Notables

Need a Gift Idea for Your Favorite Dart Fanatic?
Support MMDL's league sponsors with our top 3 holiday recommendations:


Fall 2015 Dart World ALL STAR Drawings - Updated!

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. 

FALL 2015 WINNER LIST

A-E Divisions:

  • Winner #1: Shane Lopresti, The Winds, Hibernian Hall Div. 10, Lynn
  • Winner #2: Linda Walsh, Not Allowed, Elks Lodge #1435, Arlington
  • Winner #3: Mike Golini, Kold Shot, Elks Lodge #1435, Arlington
  • Winner #4: Eric Egelstrom, What's the Point?, Goal Post, Quincy
  • Week #5: Brian Bourgea, Dalton Ducks, American Legion Post 137, Holbrook

Super A Division:

  • Winner #1: John Blaikie, Punishers, Franco American Club, Beverly

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

REDEYE RHINO TARGET OUT FOR WEEK 14: "4"

Each week we will publish the RedEye Rhino "Target Out." The first person at your match who hits the out that week will be entered into an end of season drawing for prizes including expenses paid trips to tournaments and RR products. See the space at the bottom of your match report to write in any target out entries.

To follow the weekly outs visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or sign up for our email list.

This seasons Target Out prizes will be announced during the season.  Last seasons prizes included expense paid trips to local tournaments and RedEye Rhino gear.


Watch LIVE SCOREBOARDS from MMDL matches every week on the MMDL DCTV CHANNEL!

LEARN MORE ABOUT DARTCONNECT at DARTCONNECT.COM!

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: 01/18/16 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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