New World Dart Series Tournament

During the weekend of October 12-14, 2012, Jeremiah Millar and Michael Abbott headed down to Dayton, Ohio for the inaugural $30,000 New World Dart Series tournament http://www.newworlddartseries.com .  Friday evening consisted of a luck of the draw.  Jeremiah finished in the top 8 with his partner, Dan Clack.  Michael didn't get out of the first round.  Saturday featured about 150 men and about 50 women competing in a round robin format (broken up into groups of 8 or 9 in 2 sessions; morning and afternoon) playing 5 games of 501 each match.  The top 4 from each group would advance to a Champions bracket of 64 on Sunday, while the rest played in a consolation bracket.  Jeremiah finished in the top of his group, while Michael just missed out, finishing 5th.  Jeremiah continued his dominance at the oche on Sunday, winning  his first and second matches, putting him into the top 16 vs. Bill Davis (#28 ADO).  Jeremiah had the first shot at a double in the first 4 games, but could not capitalize.  Finding himself down 0-4, he rallied to tie the best of 11 match at 5-5.  With 3 darts in hand, Jeremiah was on 90, while Bill Davis was waiting at 24.  After the first 2 darts, Jeremiah found himself needing a double 18 to advance, but missed.  Bill Davis hit the 24 to go on to the top 8.  The top 4 had a couple of surprises with Scott Wollaston, Dan Olson (Canada), Larry Butler, and Ray Carver.  Scott Wollaston (ADO #35) and Larry Butler (ADO#1) advanced to the finals with Scott Wollaston in a surprise upset of the nation's top player.  

The Women's bracket saw Paula Murphy defeat Andrea Taylor in the finals.

While there were a few glitches, I would consider the New World Dart Series a major success.  The 2nd and 3rd tour stops are not set yet, but we should expect to hear some information by the end of this year.

Michael Abbott

Congratulations to all the NODA shooters at the State Cricket tournament in Saginaw over the weekend of March 26-28, 2010.  The following players shot well, but did not place in the money; John Findlay, Lisa Jones, Tim Jones, Steve Barchus, and Sue Dykes. 

The following players placed in the money:
Dot Skarritt - 
First Place - Four Person
First Place - Womens Doubles
Second Place - Mixed Doubles (w/ Jeremiah Millar)

Bill Swanson -
Top 8 - Luck of the Draw
Top 16 - Singles

Jeremiah Millar -
First Place - Four Person
First Place - Mens Doubles
Second Place - Mixed Doubles (w/ Dot Skarritt)

Michael Abbott -
Top 8 - Mixed Doubles

I apologize if I missed anyone. - Michael Abbott