The Professional Game

I’ve been reading a number of different threads from Facebook related to the state of steel tip darts in America.  No, I don’t have a Facebook account, but I have friends who copy and send me threads on topics that may interest me.   Many of the threads that I’ve read lately contain passionate, and sometimes heated, conversations regarding what needs to change, the reasons for change, the people who would benefit from the change, how to instigate change, how to implement the change, etc.   While the opinions and reasons vary, most people are ready for a change.  In my opinion, there are two key changes that need to occur first.  Once these changes are made, the direction of future changes becomes clearer and easier.

2012 – New Year and New Opportunities

The game of darts in North America in 2012 promises to be quite different from years past.  For starters, the American Darts Organization has a new President, the PDC North American Pro Tour is kicking off, Major League Darts has scheduled a National Championship, and DARTSLIVE is expanding throughout North America.  There hasn’t been this much excitement and activity since the Lucky Strike tournament series back in the early 90′s.

L-Style Fan Giveaway

I switched to using L-Style flights, shafts, and tips earlier this year (2011).  After the switch, I began racking up numerous tournament wins and high finishes in both steel tip and soft tip events.  Highlights of my year includes finishing 3rd place in the soft tip Pro AA singles division at the Bullshooter World Championship and finishing #11 in the national rankings of the American Darts Organization.  Without a doubt,  L-Style’s excellent products played a major role in my consistent finishes and overall success in 2011.

L-Style is currently hosting an L-Style Fan Giveaway event on Facebook where lucky winners will win eight sets of L-Style flights ($80 value).  To enter, all you have to do is goto the L-Style event Facebook page and ’Join’ (i.e. attend) the event and then click the ‘Like’ button.

You can also increase your chances of winning by posting a picture of your favorite L-Style products on the event page wall and then tag the L-Style Facebook page which is…. @L-Style.

This L-Style Fan Giveaway event lasts until December 31, 2011.

Be sure to act soon before time runs out. 

DARTSLIVE USA Kickoff (Nov 5, 2011)

The DARTSLIVE USA kickoff at the Tartan Pub in San Bernardino, CA marked the beginning of a new era of soft tip darts in the USA.  Many players traveled from far and near to participate in this highly anticipated event and become the first players to play a US tournament on the new DARTSLIVE machines.  I had some extra travel miles and points available, so I decided to make the trip and see what this was all about.

As I boarded the plane for my departure, several questions came to mind like, ”Would the DARTSLIVE boards live up to all of the hype and my personal standards for quality?  Would I enjoy playing on the DARTSLIVE boards?  Would I get to meet and talk with the senior DARTSLIVE representatives?  Would this trip be worth taking and would I enjoy myself and have a good time?”

Arachnid and Medalist Have Something to Fear

Arachnid and Medalist are shaking in their boots.  A giant tsunami is powering its way towards us right now.  Brace yourselves and get ready because something big is about to happen.

On November 5, 2011, a very formidable and powerful dart company from Asia will début on our shores.   Yes it’s true.  Dartslive is coming to America.  Some of you may be wondering, who is Dartslive and what does this really mean to all of us?

2011 Colorado Open

I just returned from Denver, CO after competing in the $15,000 Colorado Open.  I had moments of playing very well and other moments of mediocrity.  Although my overall results were disappointing this year, I reflect back on the event and I note several little things that make the Colorado Open tournament unique and special.

PDC Events Are Gone From North America

Sad but true.  It appears that the 2011 Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) tournament in Canada was the last PDC event held in North America (NA).  The PDC published their new tournament calendar and there are no events scheduled for North America in 2012.  What does this mean for North American players?