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| Did you know? by Michael Abbott |
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If you have any ideas about little articles to have Michael expound upon he may be contacted at MichaelAbbott@noda-darts.com
7/25/10
Did you know...that Stacy Bromberg, from Las Vegas, just became the
first women's World Dart Champion on Saturday, July 24th? Stacy defeated
the heavily favored Anastasia Dobromyslova (Russia) in the semi finals to play
Tricia Wright from England in the finals. The match was the first to 6.
Stacy shot first and won the first game. After 4 games, it was tied, 2-2.
Tricia found her stroke and took a commanding 5-3 lead over Stacy. Then
Stacy caught on fire, winning 3 in a row, and checking out a 92 for the first
women's World Championship of darts. Congratulations to Stacy Bromberg.
ADO Representative - NODA
4/19/10
Did you know...there
are THREE contacts you need to make when rescheduling a match?
Obviously the first is your opponents. The next should be Joe
Martin. He needs to be contacted so he doesn't wait on your score
sheets, thus holding up the stats from coming out on time. The last
one most people forget; it's the venue you're shooting at! Many bars
make special accomodations (such as not scheduling parties or bringing in
extra wait staff) for our dart league. If you know you're not going
to shoot a regularly scheduled match, please make sure you contact the
venue and let them know.
Michael Abbott
ADO Representative - NODA
4/12/10
Did you know..."Bar-Rounds" are not a requirement from a sponsoring bar?
The free bar-round many bars offer is a courtesy and thank-you from the
bar itself. The bar is not obligated to give you these rounds, thus,
they are allowed to make their own rules regarding these drinks. NODA
does not require bars to supply bar-rounds in order to become a sponsor.
If you are unsure of what the rules are for bar-rounds, please ask the
wait staff before you make any
assumptions. Also, don't forget to tip your wait staff. The
same effort goes into serving those drinks, whether you are charged for
them or not.
Michael Abbott
ADO Representative - NODA
4/5/10
Did you know...that
the NODA had 3 players finish in the national rankings in 2009?
Lisa Jones finished 5th in our region (4-4) with 40 points and 299th nationally.
Sue Dykes finished 11th in our region with 24 points and 424th nationally.
Jeremiah Millar finished 3rd in our region with 122 points and 180th nationally.
Congratulations!
Michael Abbott ADO Representative - NODA
3/22/10
Did you know...that
I do not have the answers to all the ADO rules questions?
Right now, most of you are laughing at this and thinking, wait a minute;
didn't he already do this one? Well, I'm pulling a zinger on you.
Not only do I not know the answers to all the questions, but neither
does your NODA board. However, this has not stopped any of us from
running for a board position (or accepting an appointment). All of
us on the current board are or were shooters in the league, just like
you. We saw an opportunity to help the league in some way or
another and stepped up to the challenge of being on the NODA board.
Once again, it's coming up to election time. At any time, you can
always make suggestions to the board for new ideas. But, how about
getting a little more active and actually running for a position?
It really does not take that much time. We have a monthly meeting
that typically runs 90-120 minutes where we discuss old and upcoming
events. The two biggest events are the mid-year and year-end
banquets, which run smooth with just a little effort. The ADO rep.
handles the '01 and Cricket qualifiers. This is merely setting up
a venue with enough boards (2 phone calls) and running the tournaments
the day of the events. Why not make this your year to step up to
the opportunity to help form the future of the NODA?
Michael
Abbott
ADO Representative - NODA
3/8/10
Did you know...that part of your NODA dues goes towards playing in the ADO All Star
'01 and Cricket qualifiers? Whether you play or not, you're still
paying for an entry fee into both of those tournaments. Now,
you're asking yourself, why should I shoot? I know I can't win.
First off, you can only get better by playing people who are better than
you. Next, of course you can't win..... unless you play! Now
I'm sounding like a lottery dealer. For those that don't think
they can win, ask Mike Evans, Tim Jones, or Chris Paton. These are
all recent past winners of our local qualifiers. They were able to
practice and step up their game on qualifying day and advance to the regionals. Shooting at these events also gives you an opportunity
to gauge you against the leagues best players. How often have you
watched a sporting event where the announcer said something like "this
is a game they had marked on their calendar" or "this game is going to
be a good gauge of how the team stands up to the playoff contenders"?
These events allow you to do that. They are also a good
educational experience. Watching the strategy helps you become a
better player. It shows you options in games you may not have
thought of.
Even if you choose not to go to regionals, just think about the
experience and quality practice you'll get by playing in an all day
tournament. Now that the tournaments are at Airway, we don't have
setup, which allows for more practice time before the event and gets us
out of the venue earlier (often before 6 pm!). I have also
set both qualifiers for this spring, so you should be at your best.
The '01 is April 17th, and the Cricket is Sunday, May 2nd. I'm
hoping that by having both events near the end of our season, we'll get
more players involved, as you should be "on your best game" this time of
the season.
If you have any questions or suggestions about these events, please do
not hesitate to contact me.
Michael Abbott
ADO Rep. NODA 4-4
3/1/10
Do You Know...who Moe Crook, Larry Kantzer, Phil Siedl, and Lutz Curry
were? Other than past players in the NODA who have events named
after them, many of us don't know who they were, including me. The
NODA board would like you to share any information you have on these (or
any other) past members you may have. Please help preserve their
memories as well as the NODA history. Just send Joe Martin an
email with any information or stories you'd like to share about your
history with the NODA, even if it's just a memory of one special night
of shooting. Any and all information/stories are welcomed.
Thanks!
Michael Abbott
ADO REP. NODA 4-4
2/22/10
Did You Know...that I do not have the answers to all
the ADO rules questions? Right now, most of you are laughing at
this and thinking, well DUH! But this simple statement leads me
into a rather deep discussion about rules. First off, not only do
I not have all the answers, but after doing some lengthy research, I
have discovered neither does the National ADO board! The scenario
I will discuss in this article actually took place a couple of weeks ago
in one of my matches. The lack of an immediate answer led me on
one of the most exhaustive searches I have ever taken to find the
correct answer to a simple ADO rules question, or so I thought.
Here is what happened. My team is at
home and I am shooting 301 double in/double out. This means the
other team is chalking. I shoot my first dart at a double 10.
It is right on the wire, but I cannot tell if it is in or out. I
ask the chalker what is shot. Note; you should always ask, "What
is shot?", not "Is it in?" or "Is it a double/triple?". Why?
Because if you're shooting at a double 10 and it's in the double 15, and
you ask the chalker "is it a double?" technically the chalker should
respond, "Yes!". This would be unsportsmanlike, but nonetheless,
correct. Getting back onto the subject. The chalker replies
"Double 10". I then shoot my next two darts at the triple 20.
So far, this seems fairly straightforward. But, this is where it
gets interesting. The first dart was OUT! Uh oh...now what?
I did a quick search of the rules and could not find anything specific
regarding this type of situation, so we defaulted to rule #1 "Good
Sportsmanship will be the prevailing attitude throughout the
tournament." (or in this case, league match). The other team let
me rethrow the round and fortunately, I hit the double 10 on the first
dart.
Now, we were able to work this out, but what
does the ADO have to say about this specific situation? Well, as
my 2-week inquiry has resulted in... nothing. That's right, this
is one of those situations that falls between the cracks of the rules.
I have consulted about 20 different people, from our league darters, to
league board members, to other league darters; to some of the nations
best darters, and even the ADO board itself. All of them have
different opinions, of which they mainly fall into 2 categories.
First, apply rule #1 (see above). The other opinion is to
acknowledge that the chalker is the "official of the match" and what the
chalker says, goes. Also, it is always the ultimate responsibility
of the DARTER to verify his score (and for that matter, shot).
Following that second opinion, the chalker should have marked my initial
round as a "60 in" and continued the game. At the end of the game,
if I won, it would be the right of my opponent to protest the game to
the tournament director. At that point, the tournament director
would need to make a ruling. This could be a problem, as different
tournament directors may rule different on what should be done.
As a result of this incident, the National
ADO board will be discussing this scenario (as well as others, I'm sure)
in April. Hopefully in the near future, there will be a definitive
answer. For now, these are my recommendations.
1. Trust the chalker’s call.
2. If the chalker makes an error in the
call, follow rule #1 (no matter which team is chalking), and retake all
3 darts.
3. All chalkers should carefully check where a
dart has landed, IF AND ONLY IF, the thrower asks you to check.
This may mean taking a step or two towards the board or even standing
directly in front of the board to confirm. This is ok, as the
thrower has asked you for a confirmation of the throw. The thrower
needs to be patient with the chalker. After all, you weren't able
to clearly tell what the shot was, so the chalker may not be able to see
the throw clearly from their view either.
Michael Abbott
ADO Rep. NODA 4-4
2/15/10
Did you know...that the "dart throwers motion" is unique to human beings?
This motion, in its early stages, allowed humans to throw spears and use
certain hammer-like tools. The motion uses similar movements to
fly-fishing and conducting an orchestra. Traditional recovery for
wrist injuries and surgeries currently include lengthy immobilizations.
However, new tests show that the "dart throwers motion" can be used for
therapy shortly after some wrist surgeries and injuries. Who knew
that throwing a dart could someday become wrist therapy?
Michael Abbott
ADO Representative -
NODA
Dr.
Rohde, Dr. Crisco, Dr. Wolfe. "The Advantage of Throwing the First
Stone: How Understanding the Evolutionary Demans of Homo Sapiens Is Helping Us
Understand Carpal Motion."
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
January 2010: 51-58
2/8/10
Did you know...that while corking (to determine who
shoots first at the beginning of a match), if the 2nd shooter dislodges
the first dart, BOTH players shoot again, but in reverse order of the
original shot? For example, player A shoots a single bull on the
cork. Player B shoots a double bull, but also knocks out player A's
dart. Both players would shoot again, with player B shooting first.
Also, at an ADO sanctioned tournament, if someone is corking and their
dart sticks on the board, but OUTSIDE the double ring, it counts as their
shot? (Rule #24). Of course, their opponent could invoke rule
#1 and allow them to rethrow.
What is rule #1 of the official ADO Tournament rules? "Good
Sportsmanship shall be the prevailing attitude throughout the tournament."
Michael Abbott
ADO Representative - NODA
2/1/10
Did you know....the ADO (American Dart Organization) originated right here in
Detroit, MI? A meeting was held in August of 1975 at the
Michigan Open Dart Tournament in Detroit to lay the foundation for what is
now the ADO. The ADO officially formed on January 1, 1976 with
30 charter clubs, including the Wolverine Dart Association (here in the
Detroit area).
Our league, the North Oakland Darting Assoc. is a member of the
ADO, which in turn, is a member of the World Darts Federation. We
are not affiliated with the PDC (Professional Darts Corporation).
Michael Abbott
ADO Representative - NODA
1/25/10
Did you know...it is the responsibility of the thrower
to confirm their score PRIOR to removing their darts from the board? (ADO
Rule #38). Once a single dart is removed, the score will stand, even
if it is later deemed incorrect. When two players must chalk their
own game, it is customary to wait a moment to allow your opponent time to
confirm what you threw and the score you wrote down. When I play in
tournaments, I announce my score, out loud, as I'm walking to the board.
That gives my opponent a bit longer to confirm/deny my score. This
is not required, but merely
etiquette. If a dart breaks the wire and is touching two or more
scoring sections, the score shall be the HIGHEST value (ADO Rule #37).
The thrower does not get to choose which score they want.
Michael Abbott
ADO Representative - NODA
1/18/10
Did you know... once your third dart is thrown, your
score becomes official once the first of either A) the chalker calls your score or B) five
seconds elapses? (ADO Rule #35). For example, you throw your
third dart and it's barely hanging in; the chalker immediately calls your score of 45 and two
seconds later the darts falls out. Your score is 45. In the
same example, the chalker is
having problems adding and your dart falls out of the board after about 7
seconds. Your score would still be 45, as five seconds had elapsed.
Still using the same example, you throw your third dart, the chalker does not call your score,
and your dart falls out after three seconds; your score would be the total
of the two remaining darts in the board. For a dart to count, the
tip must be TOUCHING the bristle of the board (note: it does not have to
be IN the board, merely touching the bristle). No dart may be
touched prior to the decision of the chalker (ADO Rule #34).
Michael Abbott
ADO Representative - NODA
1/11/10
Did you know...
a
chalker is only allowed to tell the thrower what was just thrown
or the total of the darts thrown or the total score left? Per
ADO
rules, the chalker may NOT advise the thrower what to throw at.
However, in the interest of fair play (ADO Rule #1), if both teams agree
to allow the chalker to advise his team what to throw, it is
permissable.
At an ADO tournament, a teammate, partner, OR SPECTATOR, is allowed to
advise the thrower what to shoot at (Rule #33).
Michael Abbott
ADO Representative - NODA
1/5/10
Did you know...?my name is Michael Abbott and I am the league ADO
representative. I will be writing a weekly article regarding the
rules and history of darts.
Did you know....that Phil Taylor (England) just won his record
breaking 15th World Championship this past weekend? He defeated a
relative newcomer, Simon Whitlock (Australia). Simon has just been
asked to join the PDC Premier League as a wild card.
Click Here
to watch the final leg.
Did you also know (bonus!)...that there are TWO "World
Champions" every year in the sport of darts? The two major,
competing, factions are the BDO (British Darts Organisation) and the
PDC
(Professional Darts Corporation). Each lay claim to a "World
Champion" every year.
Michael Abbott
ADO Representative - NODA