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ADO PRESS RELEASES - 2000
January 20, 2000

 For information, call (714) 254-0212 or (949) 497-2680 or e-mail adooffice@aol.com

NEW CENTURY CRICKET CHAMPIONS CROWNED

New member perks, playoff lineup highlight start of year

Anaheim, Calif. In what is fast becoming an ADO tradition, new cricket champions were once again crowned last weekend in Houston prior to the Bluebonnet Classic hosted by the Houston Darts Association. Lori Verrier of Salem, Ore. And Tim Grossman of Hudson, N.Y. became the first cricket champions to be crowned in the new century, claiming their titles from a field of 29 men and 15 women who competed for the honor. Verrier bested doubles partner and 1998 cricket champ Stacy Bromberg for the women's title, while Grossman defeated 1999 champ Steve Brown for his first national championship.

Meanwhile, Louisiana's Scott Wollaston gave up his berth in the cricket finals to compete in the Embassy World Professionals in England, an invitational event for which he qualified through an open playoff held prior to the Winmau World Masters in December. Wollaston won one of only six spots available to the 200+ hopefuls who toed the line trying to earn a coveted spot in this prestigious event. He was pitted against No. 2 seed Ronnie Baxter, who was a member of England's championship World Cup team last fall.

Wollaston lost to Baxter 3-0, who went on the meet England's Ted Hankey in the finals. Hankey took the championship handily, defeating Baxter 6-0. Hankey posted a 30.80 ppd average in the final to Baxter's 29.45. Last year, Baxter was runner-up to Ray Barneveld.

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Local associations need to act quickly to maintain their ADO membership since all dues expired at the end of December. Associations planning tournaments need to have tournament dates and prize money in to the ADO office, along with current dues, by the end of this month to qualify the tournament for listing on the next edition of the ADO pocket calendar. The calendar will contain information on tournaments scheduled from April 1, 2000 through March 31, 2001. Advertising sponsorship is also still available for the calendar.

For the first time, clubs that join the ADO for 2000 will receive a set of flights for each of their members at no charge. This benefit is provided through the ADO's sponsorship agreement with Nodor. Member packets and flights will be mailed in February and include information on new regional boundaries, the new playoff format and new dues and sanctioning fee structures. Dues received prior to that time will be acknowledged with a post card to the club. The ADO is also investigating the possibility of providing intranet sites for each member club to facilitate league updates and provide a source of additional revenue for the clubs.

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The first playoffs of 2000 will be for the Masters team that will travel to England next fall. The Internationals (now called U.S. Team) and Masters portions of the ADO playoff program were swapped to facilitate better planning. Association deadline for the Masters is Feb. 13, with regional playoffs slated for March 10-12 and national finals scheduled for Cleveland May 5. All competitors must be members in good standing of the ADO. Individuals or clubs with outstanding fees owed will not be considered in good standing until such time as back fees are paid.

The second playoff of the year will continue to be for the All-Star team. Regionals are scheduled for May 19-21 for that playoff. Regional directors and area managers have been given leeway to adjust the dates of that playoff as needed to avoid scheduling conflicts. Members should contact their regional directors for information about the All-Star portion of the program.

 

April 16, 2000
For information, call (714) 254-0212 or (949) 497-2680 or e-mail adooffice@aol.com

ADO ISSUES NEW GUIDELINES FOR PLAYOFFS

National Youth Dart Day declared

Anaheim, Cal. In response to questions and requests from members, the board of the American Darts Organization at its spring meeting in March issued the following clarifications for the playoff program: 1) men and women must play in separate brackets at the regional and national levels; 2) if there are only four qualifiers of either sex at a regional level and not enough funds to advance a winner to the national level, the group of four may choose to be combined with another region OR compete for regional points only. All four regional qualifiers must choose the same option.

Current points are posted on CyberDarts. Please be advised that, as of the spring meeting that concluded March 26, the following tournaments had not yet reported results or turned in surcharge fees: Pennsylvania Open, Wolverine Winter Classic, Palm Beach Winter Fling, Port City Open, Camellia Classic, St. Valentine's Tournament (Valdez) and Capital City. Additional funds from other events still owed as of March 26 were from: region 5-4; Alachua Co., Fla.; Di's Den, Chicago; Miami, Fla.

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Mother's Day-this year May 14-is practically a national holiday, but the ADO hopes that member organizations will help start a new tradition in declaring the day before Mother's Day National Youth Darts Day. To encourage every club to find youth in their communities interested in darts and send at least one player to the regional level, we are asking every club to host a youth activity on May 13: a kids' shoot, a youth-adult shoot, or just a dart clinic to teach kids about the sport. Every club that chooses to host an event will receive from the National or Area Youth manager a sample registration form to use for the event and a two-page "how-to" on youth events upon request.

Every club that hosts youth on this day and sends a copy of the registration forms (or a list with the same information) to the Area and National Youth Managers by May 31 will receive a free copy of the updated ADO Youth Manualexpected to be ready for distribution June 1 and 25 sets of new ADO flights for the next youth event. Other organizations will be charged $10 for the first manual, with no charge for limited additional copies.

Build the next generation of darters by taking part in what we hope will become an annual activity!

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Don't forget-there's $10,000 for the first person to hit a perfect game in the National Championships held in conjunction with the Accudart North American Open in Las Vegas in August. You can't win it if you aren't there to play in the East-West! Regionals are coming up fast! Get your entry in now!

 

May 14, 2000
For information, call (714) 254-0212 or (949) 497-2680 or e-mail adooffice@aol.com

2000 MASTERS TEAM COMPLETE

ADO Revises By-Laws, Begins Anniversary Plans

Anaheim, CA Forty-four finalists competed in Cleveland prior to the Cleveland Dart Club's Extravaganza dart tournament for the right to represent the U.S. at the 2000 Winmau World Masters in December. And, as has become common in recent years, there are some new faces among the winners.

Scott Wollaston of River Bend, La. will make his third appearance in as many years in the Masters this winter. Though he has not yet cracked the money rounds at the Masters, Wollaston earned a coveted spot in the Embassy World Professional tournament last year by virtue of his performance in the open tryouts for that invitational last year. Wollaston will be accompanied by Region 5-4's Ray Carver, who ranked No. 23 nationally last year, making his first appearance as an international player for the ADO; Frank Hernandez, Stockton, Cal., who finished 1999 tied for the No. 28 spot and Missouri's Steve Brown, a member of the 2000 National Ambassadors Team by virtue of his No. 5 finish in 1999 rankings. Brown, who was recently elected region 6-2 director for the ADO, earned the final spot in a tie-breaker with Accudart

North American 501 champ John Kramer, Laguna Beach, Cal., who will be the first alternate for the men's team. Others in the final round robin of eight were: Mark Goodwin, John Kuczynski and Davis Snider.Stacy Bromberg, Las Vegas, last year's No. 1 points champion and the only U.S. dart player named among Sports Illustrated's top 50 sports players from each state last year, will once again represent the U.S. on the women's side. She will be accompanied by New York's Marcia Loche, who ranked No. 10 among the women in 1999 points and hails from one of the most competitive regions for women in the U.S. Alternates among the women are semi-finalists Pam Patton, Denver, Colo., who ranked No. 6 nationally last year, and San Francisco's Patricia Miller.

Part of the intent of the ADO playoff program is to enable players to hone their skills and work their way up to national and international representation, a reward not available in all countries, many of which appoint such teams. The preponderance of new faces on these ADO teams in recent years reinforces the overall success of the ADO program.

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At the last board meeting in March, changes to the ADO By-Laws were approved that clarify election procedures and tie-breakers in elections for ADO positions. These changes, in addition to changes made in 1998, are available from ADO board members. They do not yet appear in the bound copies of the By-Laws, but will be included in the next printing . Any member requiring a copy of these changes may obtain one by contacting an ADO board member.

In addition, the board will examine the possibility of changing voting rights and eligibility for ADO executive offices at the next two board meetings in 2000. ADO representatives and regional directors who wish to make suggestions on that issue should direct comments to their Area Managers in writing.

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In conjunction with the ADO's 25th anniversary next year, longstanding ADO-sanctioned tournaments will be invited to be part of the organization's celebration. Tournament hosts interested in taking part in this program may get details from President Sandi Cain at (949) 497-2680 (messages 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time only), or scainado@aol.com Longtime local associations will also be recognized, but details have not been finalized.

 

June 16, 2000
For information, call (714) 254-0212 or (949) 497-2680 or e-mail adooffice@aol.com

NEW YOUTH PROGRAM MANUALS NOW AVAILABLE

Volunteers and Party People Sought; WDF Rules on Breakaway Points

Anaheim, CA The ADO Youth Program was begun more than 10 years ago, but the guidelines for those interested in developing youth darts had never been updated until now. Version 2 of the ADO Youth Manual is now available and provides assistance in setting up youth leagues, teaching darts to kids, and tips on making youth events and programs work. It also includes information about the Youth Playoff Program and the Memorial Scholarship Program. Those interested in obtaining a copy should contact National Youth Manager Linda Stockman or the Area Youth Director.

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It's too late to earn a spot on the East-West All-Star team and have a shot at the $10,000 perfect game prize-but it's not too lot to take your shot at other prizes at the Accudart North American Open, including a $50,000 prize for a perfect cricket game. And if you're going to Vegas for darts anyway, you might as well take part in all the activities. ADO events include a Welcome Party on Thursday, Aug. 10 for ADO members. There will be a blind draw at that party, but it's limited to the first 32 pairs due to limited time and boards. The party will be at the Top of the Riv at the Riviera Hotel.

The East-West All-Stars starts early the next day, but the ADO will provide coffee and refreshments to get participants going. To make the day go smoothly, scorekeepers are needed for the event. Volunteers will get a T-shirt-and breakfast! Interested members may sign up with Dee Philip, Area 1 Manager on site, or by giving your name, phone number and Las Vegas hotel location to your Area Manager or the ADO office. Be a part of it and help your team to victory!

In addition, the ADO is still seeking a photographer for the evening of Aug. 10 and various times throughout the day on Aug. 11. Contact one of the numbers above if you are interested in this short-term position!

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In response to questions about the use of breakaway points, the WDF has ruled that, according to its playing rules, points must be fixed to the barrel for the dart to be legal in a WDF competition. This would apply to WDF-ranked tournaments and regional cups, including the Accudart North American.

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Surveys, surveys, surveys. The new ADO demographic survey is out and posted on CyberDarts. It is also in the newest issue of the Double Eagle. Just as with the census, we need a certain percentage of members to respond to this survey to give us an accurate portrait of dart players in America that can be taken to potential sponsors. As an individual, you can send in your survey to Sandi Cain. If you are a club officer, perhaps you could get the survey reprinted in your own newsletter and urge your members to complete it and return it to Sandi. Only with updated information can the ADO strive to assist you with improved programs and sponsorship.

 

July 16, 2000
For information, call (714) 254-0212 or (949) 497-2680 or e-mail adooffice@aol.com

BLUEBERRY HILL'S JOE EDWARDS RECEIVES COMMUNITY AWARD

Results of New ADO Survey Will Help Determine Future Programs

Anaheim, Calif. Longtime St. Louis ADO member and tournament host Joe Edwards, owner of Blueberry Hill Restaurant and Pub, was recognized as a regional leader by city officials last month. Edwards was given the 2000 Leadership Award for his efforts in revitalizing the University City Loop area of St. Louis. Edwards co-founded a special business district for the area that helped bring city improvements, special events and the St. Louis Walk of Fame to the area.

As ADO members know, Blueberry Hill is more than a dart pub and tournament venue: it is a museum of rock 'n' roll and a popular venue for entertainment and casual dining. The U. City Loop area is a popular one with students and families alike.

In Edwards' typical low-key fashion, he told the St. Louis Citizen Journal, "It was an award for the area as much as it was for me." Sandi Cain, president of the American Darts Organization, said having a businessman like Edwards supporting the sport of darts helps lend credibility to the sport, which is often overlooked by sports media.

"People like Joe Edwards understand the dynamics of a sports organization as well as the business of promotion," she said. "Having community leaders like Edwards is an important link in helping the sport gain more recognition."

The Blueberry Hill Open dart tournament, held each spring for 28 years, is one of the most popular tournaments in the country. This year, the tournament had a total purse of $20,000; Canada's John Part and Ohio native Julie Nicoll won their respective singles events and were named MVPs of the tournament.

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The American Darts Organization wants to "spy" on you! A new demographic survey has been developed to assist the ADO in targeting potential sponsors and in developing programs for the organization. It is in the most recent issue of the Double Eagle (shipped to members in early June) and posted on the Web site (CyberDarts.com/ado). Member organizations have also been asked to print these in their own newsletters and distribute them at tournaments.

The ADO needs a minimum of 2,500 responses for a representative sample. All members are urged to fill out a copy of the survey and mail to Sandi Cain PO Box 694, Laguna Beach CA 92652; fax to (949) 497-2680 (8 a.m.-10 p.m. PDT only) or e-mail to scainado@aol.com before the end of Sept.

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Next month, 77 ADO All-Stars and four junior all-stars will converge on Las Vegas to compete in the annual East-West All-Star match and vie for a slot in the National Championship seedings which will immediately follow the All-Star event.

The nine National Ambassadors team members will also participate in the events; youth representatives, whose numbers were not final as of July 15, will vie separately for a chance to represent the U.S. at the Youth World Masters in England in December. The events will precede the $50,000 Accudart North American Open.

 

July 29, 2000
For information, call (714) 254-0212 or (949) 497-2680 or e-mail adooffice@aol.com

COMPETITION FOR WORLD CUP TEAM 2001 UNDER WAY
Cricket Championships Slated for Fall; ADO Saddened by Member Deaths

Anaheim, Calif. Competition for six coveted spots (four men and two women) on
the 2001 World Cup team that will compete in Malaysia next year is already
under way, though the final spots will not be determined until next July 1.
For the first time, the ADO is using a playoff program to choose half of the
World Cup team. Winners among those competing in the U.S. Team regionals
currently under way will vie for spots on the World Cup team at the National
U.S. Team finals in Lake Tahoe in late September.
The balance of the team will be chosen by point standings based on players'
best 12 tournament singles finishes between July 1 this year and June 30 next
year. If a player qualifies through both systems, the person with the
next-best 12 tournament finishes will fill one of the slots.
In non-World Cup years beginning in 2002, U.S. Team winners will compete in
the Americas Cup, a new WDF regional cup expected to launch that year.
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Next up this fall is the cricket singles championship, with local qualifiers
scheduled to be complete by October 8 and regionals slated for November 3-5
(regional directors should be contacted for specific dates and locations,
which are sometimes determined by the number of regional qualifiers).
National cricket championships will be held the weekend of January 26 in New
York.
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Though the ADO office is often notified of the death of members or supporters
and regularly runs an "In Memorium" box in the Double Eagle, it is unusual
for the office to receive notice of the death of four longtime players within
a matter of 10 days. The ADO board extends its heartfelt sympathy to the
friends and family of the following:
 
Bucky Bakalec, a well-known, eccentric, but beloved New Jersey tournament and
league player who passed away in his sleep in July. A fundraising blind draw
following his death drew 72 entries. Morris Gianelli of Clifton, N.J.'s
Courtside Pub may be contacted concerning the family's wishes.
Nikki Hunter, the 18-year-old daughter of darters Liz and Danny Hunter of
Jacksonville, Ark., was killed in an auto accident when the car in which she
was riding was broadsided. Because she played darts for much of her short
life, her parents have requested that any donations be made in her name to
the Memorial Scholarship Fund on behalf of ADO youth darters.
Dottie Fagan, a well-known competitor from Stockton, Calif., also passed away
after a long illness, as did Cindy Haley of the Cleveland Darter Club. Haley,
a fixture in the early days of the CDC at the Harbor Inn as both a bartender
and competitor, died of kidney failure.
 
The ADO Memorial Scholarship Fund was established as a means to remember
participants in the sport who have passed on. Donations can be made in memory
of any friend, teammate or family member; all donations are listed in the
Double Eagle, are tax-deductible and are kept in a trust fund separate from
the ADO general fund that is administered by three non-board member trustees.

 

August 26, 2000
For information, call (714) 254-0212 or (949) 497-2680 or e-mail adooffice@aol.com

NATIONAL 501, YOUTH CHAMPIONS CROWNED
Anniversary tournaments announced; Masters team increases

Anaheim, Calif. The ADO crowned its 501 and youth champions for 2000 in Las
Vegas earlier this month. Up-and-comer Luis Martinez, Corpus Christi, Texas,
who first burst onto the national and international scene a year ago, had an
exceptional weekend, earning the ADO 501 title over 1999 defender Paul Lim
3-2. Martinez came back from a 2-0 deficit in the best-of-five final to take
the title. Later that weekend, Martinez also won the 501 singles title of the
Accudart North American Open over the PDC's John Lowe. That title earned
Martinez an invitation to the Winmau World Masters in London in December-an
event in which he participated last year as part of the ADO Masters team.
Among the women, Stacy Bromberg earned her fourth consecutive National 501
title and fifth overall in a victory over returning pro Terri Marcello of New
York. That title also foretold of things to come later in the weekend as the
Las Vegas resident also claimed her sixth consecutive North American Open
singles title in the tournament that followed, over up-and-comer Carolyn Mars
of Massachusetts,. Her victory marks the longest run of any North American
Open champion in the tournament's 31-year history and earns her an invitation
to the Masters as well.
 
In the youth championship, it was Ft. Worth, Texas' Kirt Johnson who emerged
victorious in a three-way playoff for the title-the first time in the event's
14-year history that such a playoff was required to determine a champion.
Runner-up was Wayne Creedon Jr. of Earleville, Md., who was also runner-up a
year ago.
 
Johnson, who earned $1,500 in scholarship funds with his victory, will
represent the U.S. at the Winmau World Youth Championships in England in
December. Creedon earned another $1,000 in scholarship money through his
second-place finish.
 
And one more first was recorded in the ADO events preceding the Accudart
North American: Ben Smith, a junior all-star from Michigan, was the first
junior all-star to achieve a record in the round robin portion of the event
to earn a spot among the final 16 men for the National 501 championship.
Junior all-stars represent youth in the 18-20 age group who are no longer
eligible for the traditional youth event in which competitors can earn funds
through the ADO Memorial Scholarship Fund to further their education.
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SURVEY RESPONSES URGENTLY NEEDED! ADO demographic surveys, which were
published in Double Eagle, are posted on CyberDarts and were distributed to
competitors in Las Vegas, have been slow to come in. As a result, the
deadline to submit surveys has been extended to Oct. 15. Many thanks to Queen
City Darting Association in Charlotte, N.C., which sent a stack of responses
from club members. We urge more clubs to publish these in their newsletters
and to encourage members to fill them out. Completion of a survey should take
no more than five minutes; they may be submitted via e-mail to
scainado@aol.com; fax to (949) 497-2680 (8 a.m. to 10 p.m. PDT only please)
or by mail to PO Box 694, Laguna Beach, CA 92652. The ADO needs responses
from at least 2,500 members to make the results statistically significant.
Surveys are used to tell potential sponsors about dart players' interests and
habits.

 

September 2, 2000
For information, call (714) 254-0212 or (949) 497-2680 or e-mail adooffice@aol.com

Anniversary Tournaments Announced
ADO Calendars to return to Jan.-Dec. format; cricket playoffs on horizon

Anaheim, Calif. Next year, the ADO will celebrate its 25th anniversary. To
acknowledge that landmark event, the ADO is taking its celebration to the
road with one tournament in each area to be the site of an anniversary party
for current and past members. At its August meeting in Las Vegas, ADO area
managers announced their choices for the locations of the 25th anniversary
road show parties. Tournaments were chosen from those in each area that had
the longest, continuously offered sanctioned tournaments. Tournaments hosting
the road show parties will receive special anniversary awards in recognition
of their longtime support of the ADO. Longstanding tournaments that were
"runners-up" in the selection will receive a separate memento in recognition
of their support as well. Where possible, these awards will be presented at
the anniversary parties.
Locations are as follows: Area 1-Truckee Meadows (Lake Tahoe); Area 2-New
Mexico Open; Area 3-Louisiana Classic (Shreveport); Area 4-Cleveland; Area
5-Witch City; Area 6-Blueberry Hill. Celebrations at these events will
include special anniversary decorations and souvenirs, the ADO history on
display in photos, special programs and recognition of past officers and
champions from that area as well as a possible hospitality hour preceding the
tournament. Every entrant into the singles events will receive a free limited
edition souvenir as well and board members residing in the area will be
present. Watch for more details as the year approaches in both the Double
Eagle and in news releases!
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A three-year experiment with the ADO calendar has come to an end. When the
ADO board decided to provide a calendar for events running from April 1
through the next March 31, it appeared to be a good idea from a membership
standpoint and one that would help players plan their schedules for January
tournaments. But after three years of member confusion, the board has decided
to return to the old standby of a calendar based on the calendar year. The
current calendar runs through March 31, 2001. Forms will be mailed shortly to
all member organizations to get listings for next year's calendar. That
calendar will include tournaments for Jan. 1, 2001 through Dec. 31, 2001.
Watch for these entry forms and make sure your tournament is listed for our
25th anniversary year! The deadline for getting 2001 tournaments on the
calendar will be in October, so don't delay in returning these to the ADO
office! In addition, 2001 membership forms will have a club survey on the
back-be sure your organization fills that out when completing the form for
next year!
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Anyone planning to hold a qualifier for the cricket playoffs better act
quickly-local qualifiers should be held by Oct. 8. Individual members
planning to participate in cricket regionals should notify their regional
directors by that date as well. Cricket regionals are scheduled for the
weekend of Nov. 3-5. In order for regional directors to reasonable ascertain
if they have enough players to hold a regional, clubs and individual members
must help by notifying regional directors by Oct. 15 how many people will be
attending the regional. National finals are scheduled for January 26 in New
York.

 

September 17, 2000
For information, call (714) 254-0212 or (949) 497-2680 or e-mail adooffice@aol.com

Darts Safety Record Remains Good News

Anaheim, Calif. Updated information from the Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC) once again reinforces the belief that darts is a safe
sport. According to CPSC data for the period of 1997 through July 31, 2000,
only 30 injuries related to darts were reported to participating hospitals,
which represent a statistically significant sampling of U.S. hospitals. That
translates into only 1.4 reported injuries per month nationwide.
 
A closer look at the report is even better news for steel-tip darts: Of the
30 reported injuries, 20% involved plastic or rubber darts, and 14% involved
dartboards rather than darts. Furthermore, one-third of the injuries were to
players under the age of 13; 73% of those injured were under the age of 21.
And of the 17 injured parties who reported the location where the injury
happened, only six were in a public facility, with the rest occurring at home.
 
In a few cases, participation in a game of darts was not even a factor: i.e.,
one injury occurred in a dart club, but happened when the party slipped on a
wet floor and sprained an ankle; another occurred when someone reportedly
fell out of bed onto a dartboard.
 
The most common type of injury-in one-third of the cases-was puncture wounds.
Ten percent involved muscle strains or sprains, while another 10% involved
abrasions to the eye (half of those were from plastic or rubber darts). That
means eye injuries--oft-cited as the most-feared type of dart injury,
particularly for children-occurred at a rate of one every 10 months
nationwide over the 42-month period.
 
While the CPSC no longer reports information about the severity of injuries-a
factor cited by the theme park industry as being to blame for a reported rise
in theme-park injuries-for the 30 dart injuries, all patients were treated
and released with no hospitalization required.
 
The fact that a high proportion of the injuries were to minors and occurred
at home points to the fact that there is still a need for education about the
proper handling and use of darts to youth participants-a goal of the youth
program sponsored by the American Darts Organization.â
 
In a previous poll of pub owners who have darts on their premises, the ADO
found no dart-related insurance claims that had ever been filed as a result
of an on-site injury, nor have any been reported to the ADO as a direct
result of competition at the tournament level. The American Darts
Organizationâ welcomes input from owners of any dart facility concerning this
issue so that the organization may continue to emphasize the safety
statistics of the sport for the benefit of its growth.

 

September 28, 2000
For information, call (714) 254-0212 or (949) 497-2680 or e-mail adooffice@aol.com

2001 TOURNAMENT INFORMATION, CANDIDATES SOUGHT
Revisions to ADO Board Program Announced

Anaheim, Calif. ADO members should submit tournament information for 2001 to
the office by Oct. 15. The ADO board recently voted to return to a
calendar-year format due to the unpopularity of the April-March format
launched two years ago. Tournaments already listed for the first quarter of
2001 will be included on the new calendar; however, any change in information
should be reported to the office by Oct. 15. ADO tournaments have offered
over $20 million in prize money since the calendar's inception. Member
organizations offering prize money of $5,000 or more may list their events in
the yearly calendar. New calendars will be available to 2001 members before
the end of this year.
In Search of a Few Good Men-and Women
The most recent Double Eagle carries a "call for candidates" for positions up
for election this year. Those include vice president and general secretary at
the executive level; area managers in areas 2, 4 and 6 and national youth
manager at the board member level, and regional directors in areas 1, 3 and
5. Anyone interested in running for one of those positions may send the
completed form to the ADO office by Oct. 17.
A change on this year's call for candidates is the inclusion of a one- or
two-sentence statement by each candidate of what he/she would like to
accomplish by holding the position. This was added to assist those voting on
behalf of their organizations a better basis on which to vote if the
candidates are not known personally. In addition, a change in the by-laws
requires an independent party to count the ballots for board positions. No
impropriety has ever been alleged in an ADO election, but in an increasingly
litigious society, the board enacted the change to protect the organization
for the future.
All ballots are sent to ADO representatives, who vote on their organizations'
behalf. Member organizations are urged to make certain the correct ADO
representative is on file with the ADO office.
ADO Board Program: the Sequel
After an analysis of the first year of the new ADO board program and
discussions with sponsor organizations, Nodor and DMI, the ADO executive
approved the following changes for the coming year for new orders placed
between July 2000 and June 30, 2001:
Hosts of regional playoffs will be able to purchase boards at a lower price
of $14 per board. Sanctioned tournaments can purchase at $18 per board.
Boards must be ordered by the case (four per case) with a minimum order of
eight boards for regionals and 16 for sanctioned tournaments. Those wishing
to order the Londoner board may due so for $12 each for regionals and $16
each for sanctioned tournaments.
This is a limited offer based on a supply of 750 boards. Due to nationwide
increases in shipping and fuel surcharges and an analysis of last year's
freight costs, shipping will be charged at a flat rate of $6 per board.
Dartboards must still be ordered through the ADO office with pre-payment
required for shipment. This means regional and tournament hosts must order in
advance to ensure timely delivery.
Hey Mr. Postman!
Please change the contact address for ADO President Sandi Cain to: 2995 Terry
Rd., Laguna Beach, CA 92651. Phone, fax and e-mail remain the same; however
Cain will give up the P.O. Box at the end of 2000.

 

October 9, 2000
For information, call (714) 254-0212 or (949) 497-2680 or e-mail adooffice@aol.com

FIRST HALF OF WORLD CUP TEAM NAMED
New Service Added for Member Organizations

Two new international players-Dan Lauby of Indiana and Tim Grossman of New
York-earned spots on the men's World Cup team for 2001, while perennial
women's representative, Stacy Bromberg of Nevada, earned her fifth berth on
the women's team at the U.S. Team finals in Lake Tahoe last month. But the
victories didn't come easily for any of the players. Lauby and Grossman had
to beat out 18 other competitors-among them National 501 and North American
champion Luis Martinez and Masters team member Ray Carver-to do it, while
Bromberg avoided a two-person playoff by winning her final round robin group
by one game over runner-up Julie Nicoll.
 
As of the third quarter, Lauby ranked No. 5 nationally, while Grossman, who
was on last year's Masters team, ranked No. 22.
The men's playoffs saw a two-person tie-breaker in one preliminary round
robin group, while another ended with a four-person tie ultimately won by
Maryland's Scott Cook. But the outcome remained uncertain until the final
round of the final round robin-a testimony to the quality of darts thrown
that day.
 
Lauby, Grossman and Bromberg will comprise one-half of the 2001 World Cup
team scheduled to compete next fall in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The remainder of the team will be chosen based on players' 12 best
championship point singles performances achieved between July 1, 2000 and
June 30, 2001. Should one of the same players win a slot via both means, the
next player with the best championship point performance will fill the
opening on the team. Two more men and one more woman will complete the team.
 
Perks for Posts
ADO member clubs now have an easy way to create club bulletin boards, post
league calendars and offer their members special discounts on a variety of
products-even without their own Web Sites.
 
Through a partnership with CommunityExplorer.com, the ADO has created a new
benefit for clubs online.
 
Here's how it works: go to CommunityExplorer.com, click on organizations and
then on American Darts Organization; then click on your state and city where
your club is based. All ADO clubs are listed. When you find your club, write
down the "user number." Then go back to "home" and enter the user number.
Enter same number as the password to get into the club site. Once there, your
club can change the password. Only one person per club will be entitled to
post information. Once you are into your club account (called ychannels), you
can post announcements, calendar, league results or whatever you'd like for
your members. Both the club and the ADO will receive a portion of any ad
revenue generated by participation on this site.
 
Club members can also join CommunityExplorer as individual (general) members
at no fee through their affiliation as an ADO member. Joining as an
individual (general) member will entitle your league members to discounts
offered by Community Explorer on a variety of items.
Check it out and improve communication with your members!