Standings updated: Wed 2009/Jun/24 21:56 PDT
Individuals updated: Mon 2009/Jun/08 15:16 PDT
Sun 2009 Jun 28 - Spring Awards Party A Huge Hit!
Posted: Sun 2009/Jun/28 10:28 by dcarrier / Updated: Sun 2009/Jun/28 19:46 by dcarrier
We had over 70 people stuffed into Beefy's Cabin, close to 30 doubles teams in the tournament, lots of achievement awards and trophies, many raffle prize winners, and folks enjoying Armadillo Willy's BBQ all night long. There was even a "40th" birthday cake for Thomas! Check back for photo's soon (League Pictures link.)
An event like this doesn't happen without volunteers, so thanks to all of you, including Russell Van Tassell and Lazlo Beauregard (tournament organizers), Jim Mutimer (sign-in and t-shirts), John Dorward (raffle ticket sales), Vinny Escamilla and others (photography), and Brett Baker (flyers.) If you also helped but don't see your name listed, send Dan an email (secretary@scvda.com) and he'll update the list.
Thanks also to those who donated raffle prizes, including: Carmen Zamora, Thom Kreusel, Thomas Kriese, Dan Carrier, Art and Nga Delarosa, Mr. Dartza (Janis Clark), the SCVDA, and Peter from Beefy's. And speaking of Peter, thanks to the folks at Beefy's for the hospitality and support- you guys are awesome!
As for the tournament, it was a good competitive event with payouts going to the first 16 places. The Top Four were:
WINNERS: Lorr Thau & Brett Baker, $160
2nd Place: Russell Van Tassell & Sammy Cua, $100
3rd Place: Jason Roberts & Joash Delgado, $40
4th Place: Marc Crooks & Jason McGuire, $20
Keep checking the website for announcements as we approach the Fall 2009 Season and mark your calendar for these special dates:
July 10th Deadline to 'throw your hat into the ring' for Secretary and Vice President. Send email to Board
July 21st Committee Meeting (7:30pm, site tbd) Volunteers needed!
July 23rd Membership Meeting (7:30pm, site tbd)
July 30th Captains Meeting (7:30pm, site tbd)
August 6th Week 1 Starts
Sun 2009 Jun 21 - Playoff Final Results
Posted: Sun 2009/Jun/21 13:33 by dcarrier
Championship matches have concluded and the winners are:
A: Wire Monkeys def. Treble Makers 9-6
B: Team Nobody def. Barking Dawgs BITE 9-5
C: Ones R Closed def. Shots & Diddles 8-7
Congratulations to the winners and runners-up, it was a very competitive season right down to the end!
Sun 2009 Jun 14 - Top Gun Tournament Results
Posted: Sun 2009/Jun/14 11:03 by dcarrier
Four players earned their way onto the Top Gun Team after yesterdays tournament at Beefy's Cabin:
Tournament Winner: James Barthelemy
Runner Up: George Van Etta
3rd Place: Dan Carrier
4th Place: Jason McGuire
Thanks to all players who participated including Jeremy König, Thomas Kriese, and Thom Kreusel.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: WE NEED 8 PLAYERS SO A SECOND TOP GUN QUALIFYING TOURNAMENT WILL BE HELD SOON! Sign up now by sending your RSVP to the Board and you will be notified when the next qualifying event will be held!
Format will be the same: 501 Singles Round Robin ($20 Entry). Players who did not qualify at the first tournament can try again and will not have to repay their entry fee. Top 4 will be added to the Top Gun Team.
Qualifying players will each get a personalized 2009 SCVDA Top Gun League Shirt to wear at August 15th shoot and keep after.
Any member of the SCVDA is eligible to compete for a place on the TOP GUN team.
Sun 2009 May 24 - Couple of Upcoming Tournaments at Beefy's Cabin
Posted: Sun 2009/May/24 09:54 by tkreusel / Updated: Sun 2009/May/24 10:06 by tkreusel
5/30 Saturday - SCVDA US Team Qualifier
@ Beefy's Cabin
501 Singles
($11 Entry/4pm)
Winner represents SCVDA at ADO Regional US Qualifier
6/13 Saturday - SCVDA TOP GUN Qualifier
@ Beefy's Cabin
501 Singles Round Robin
($20 Entry/2pm)
Top 8 will represent SCVDA at 8/15 Inter League 501 Singles Shoot against PDO and NCDA. Winners will each get a Personalized 2009 SCVDA Top Gun League Shirt to wear at August 15th shoot and keep after.
Any member of the SCVDA is eligible to compete for a place on the TOP GUN team. You can RSVP to the Board. Currently, there are 5 entraints who have RSVP'd.
Mon 2009 May 18 - Mid Season Update from the Masters
Posted: Mon 2009/May/18 17:14 by tkreusel / Updated: Mon 2009/May/18 17:16 by tkreusel
The Masters division is enjoying another successful and competitive season.
After week 4 the top three spots are undecided with only one week plus make up games left to play. Ron Colvard, Jim Nolan and Dick Wescott are only three points apart at the top. Eventhough Pat Howard is adrift in points, he has two weeks worth of make up games to play which may put him in the mix.
Several more people are competing to finish in top spots with anly a eight points separating the next 10 players - every game matters and is hotly contested.
The standard of play from all players continues to improve. This week alone, George Van Etta hit four T80s, a T71 and a 14 dart out.
Lor Thau is a strong new-comer to the SCVDA.
This Wednesday night division is a must for any league player trying to pick up their dart game. New players will find themselves competing against top level players which will dramatically improve their game (ask Jason Maguire). Members need only commit to five weeks of play and can compete without interfering with their regular Thursday Division schedule.
The next season will commence in Summer and we expect more interest than ever. Sign Ups are limited (16), anyone interested should contact Des early in Summer in order to save a space on the roster.
-Des Nolan
Thu 2009 May 14 - UPCOMING Dart Tournaments
Posted: Thu 2009/May/14 17:06 by tkreusel / Updated: Fri 2009/May/15 20:22 by russell
5/30 Saturday - SCVDA US Team Qualifier
@ Beefy's Cabin
($11 Entry/4pm)
Winner represents SCVDA at ADO Regional US Qualifier
6/13 Saturday - SCVDA TOP GUN Qualifier
@ Beefy's Cabin
501 Singles Double Elimination
($20 Entry/2pm)
Top 8 will represent SCVDA at 8/15 Inter League 501 Singles Shoot against PDO and NCDA. Winners will each get a Personalized 2009 SCVDA Top Gun League Shirt to wear at August 15th shoot and keep after.
6/25 Thursday - SCVDA Spring Season Award Tournament
@ Beefy's Cabin
Blind Doubles Draw Double Elimination Chicago Winnners Bracket 701 Consolation Bracket
(free to members / $10 to non-members / 730pm)
$400 cash prizes payouts based on number of entrants.
8/15 Saturday - SCVDA/PDO/NCDA Inter-League 501 Top Gun Shoot
@ Beefy's
501 Singles Doube Elimination League Scores Tracked
Must qualify to participate
Top Placers will get Bay Area Bragging Rights!
Please note that other local tournaments can be found on the Flyers page. Please feel free to send others our way and we'll consider posting them.
Fri 2009 May 08 - 2009 Spring Season Award Party Thursday 6/25/09
Posted: Fri 2009/May/08 17:13 by tkreusel / Updated: Fri 2009/May/08 17:17 by tkreusel
We're are entering week 12 of the season and the awards party is quickly approaching.
Save the date THURSDAY 6/25
We'll be gathering at Beefy's Cabin between 6-7pm
Dinner will be Armadillo Willie's BBQ
2 free drink coupons per darter
You must RSVP to participate in the Dinner and Drinks (DAN and evite to follow)
Awards will be presented at 7pm
Tournament Sign up will close at 730pm.
(free to members $10 entry to non-members)
Shooting to start by 8pm
Blind Double Draw Chicago Double Elimination w/ 701 Consolation bracket.
$400 in prizes
(payout will be based on the number of entrants)
If you haven't seen it in action before check out the league's new tournament software to help manage the tournament.
Raffles will be held including 4 Mueller's DB750 razorwire dartboards (If you have raffle donations please contact DAN).
If you'd like to earn an additional drink coupon, volunteer to help with the Party Set Up, Raffle Sales, Tournament Crier, Tournament Assistants, Photo documenting / Event Blogging by contacting me.
Shoot Straight and Best of luck making it into the Play Offs!
-Thom
cc SCVDA Board
Fri 2009 May 01 - Mid-Season Tournament Results
Posted: Fri 2009/May/01 10:19 by dcarrier
Last nights tournament at Beefy's Cabin was set up as three separate round robin Chicago divisional tournaments with payouts based on the number of player entrees. All seven boards were in action with some very competitive darts flying. Here's the recap:
A division –
16 players forming 8 teams counting all games:
First Place - Sammy Cua & Steve Corrales (17 wins) $40
Second Place - Jeremy Koenig & Russell Van Tassell (16 wins) $30
Third Place - Joe Graham & David Steinberg (14 wins) $10
B division –
8 players formed into two groups. Winner of each group (Art vs. Frank) played for the championship.
First Place - Art Delarosa (7 wins) $30
Second Place - Frank Perez (6 wins) $10
C division –
6 players played round-robin counting all games.
First Place - Jose Caetano (10 wins) $22.50
Second Place - Ed DeMaar (7 wins) $7.50
Thanks to all the volunteers who kept the tournament running smoothly: Lazlo Beauregard, Sarah Poulain, Vinny Escamillia, Axe Furlong, Jo-Ann Bonin, John Dorward, Russell Van Tassell, Joe Barbara and Brett Baker. Apologies to anyone left out. Thanks also to all the folks who brought raffle prizes and to Peter as always for the generous raffle donations and hospitality!
Look for the tournament photos coming soon to both the scvda.com ("League Pictures" link) and the ning.com sites (http://scvdadarts.ning.com) courtesy of Vinny and Jo-Ann.
Thu 2009 Apr 30 - Second Mid Season Break Tournament
Posted: Mon 2009/Apr/27 09:45 by tkreusel / Updated: Mon 2009/Apr/27 09:46 by tkreusel
4/30 will be the league's first attempt at running 3 tournaments at Beefy's.
We'll be dividing up by division and Playing the 7 Boards, 2 new ones that Beefy's has set up for our larger tournaments.
The entry fee will be $5 and you'll get a chance to see how your darts stack up against folks in your own division. Formats will be selected after the sign ups close (730pm). We'll be targetting to start play by 8pm and be completed before midnight.
When you arrive look for the sign ups for you approriate division.
A division –
Russell Van Tassell – A division tournament Director
Dan Carrier / Steve Corrales – A division tournament assistant
B division –
Axe Furlong – B division tournament Director
John Dorward – B division tournament assistant (including sign ups)
Jo-Ann Bonnin – B division helper / photo documenter
C division –
Lazlo – C division tournament Director / Tournament Crier
Sarah Poulain – C division tournament assistant (including sign ups)
Vinny Escamillia - C division helper / photo documenter / twitter / blogger
There will be a raffle, so if you are willing to bring a donation contact Dan. Search out Brett Baker or Nancy and CJ Johnson to purchase your raffle tickets.
Thanks to all the great Volunteers!
We encourage you all to come out and use this opportunity to practice your darts.
Thom
cc:SCVDA Board
Mon 2009 Apr 27 - Masters Division looking for 3 Players on Wednesday nights
Posted: Mon 2009/Apr/27 09:27 by tkreusel / Updated: Mon 2009/Apr/27 09:47 by tkreusel
A new bracket for another round of Masters play started Wednesday 4/22 at Beefy's Cabin.
There are 3 slots left in the 16 man bracket, so please contact Des Nolan (408 390 2724)and George Van Etta (408 225 6740) if you'd like to sign up to play. There is a $50 player entry fee. You can show up at Beefy's or Fibbar's to get added into the bracket 4/29.
Matches will be played at Beefys and Fibbars every Wednesday for 5 weeks. (4/22 until 5/20).
- Players will rotate the group they play against each week according to a pre-set schedule. Each bar (Beefy's and Fibbar's) will host two groups per night.
- Players throw three matches against the three other players (sometimes a bye) in their group. Stats will track total games won, Ton 8's, Ton 71's, and 15 Dart Games.
Wednesday 5/27 will be reserved to schedule any make up matches.
Wednesday 6/3 will be the Awards presentation, raffles, and Luck of the Draw shoot at Fibbar Magee's starting 730pm.
Prize payout (details to be updated based on 16 players)-
1st $225
2nd $150
3rd $100
2 Raffles among Players that do not make the top three $75 and $50
Luck of the draw pot at the prize presentation. All Players can compete ($10entry) $50+entry
Thanks to Des Nolan and George Van Etta for organizing schedules. Also, to Fibbar MaGee's and Beefy's Cabin for hosting the events.
Thu 2009 Apr 16 - SCVDA Wednesday Night Masters Division
Posted: Thu 2009/Apr/16 13:43 by tkreusel
The Wednesday Masters Division wrapped up their first bracket with a Luck of the Draw shoot on 4/8 at Fibbar Magee's. 12 Players participated.
Luck of the Draw shoot winners were:
1st Place - Ron Colvard and Pete Broadbent - $90
2nd Place - Jimmy Nolan and James Barthelemy - $60
3rd Place - Pat Howard and Des Nolan - $30
1st Raffle winner was Pete Braodbent - $75
2nd Raffle winner was Keith Whitney - $50
There will be a new bracket set up for another round of Masters play starting Wednesday 4/22 at Beefy's Cabin.
There are 3 slots left in the 16 man bracket, so please contact Des Nolan (408 390 2724)and George Van Etta (408 225 6740) if you'd like to sign up to play. There is a $50 player entry fee.
Matches will be played at Beefys and Fibbars every Wednesday for 5 weeks. (4/22 until 5/20).
- Players will rotate the group they play against each week according to a pre-set schedule. Each bar (Beefy's and Fibbar's) will host two groups per night.
- Players throw three matches against the three other players (sometimes a bye) in their group. Stats will track total games won, Ton 8's, Ton 71's, and 15 Dart Games.
Wednesday 5/27 will be reserved to schedule any make up matches.
Wednesday 6/3 will be the Awards presentation, raffles, and Luck of the Draw shoot at Fibbar Magee's starting 730pm.
Prize payout (details to be updated based on 16 players)-
1st $225
2nd $150
3rd $100
2 Raffles among Players that do not make the top three $75 and $50
Luck of the draw pot at the prize presentation. All Players can compete ($10entry) $50+entry
Thanks to Des Nolan and George Van Etta for organizing schedules. Also, to Fibbar MaGee's and Beefy's Cabin for hosting the events.
On 4/1 the SCVDA ADO 501 Qualifier Make UP was held. There were 8 participants.
Ron Colvard won the contest and the League will be sponsoring him to Play at the ADO Regionals.
James Barthelemy was runner up and will act as alternate in the event Ron is unable to attend.
Thu 2009 Apr 09 - SCVDA Spring Season Half-Way Mark
Posted: Thu 2009/Apr/09 13:49 by tkreusel
4/9 Marks the Half-way point for our 2009 Spring Season.
We hope you all are having fun throwing this season. There are competitive races in all divisions to make the Top 4 teams and be in contention for the Play Offs scheduled for 6/11 & 18.
A couple reminders for the remainder of this season:
4/30 second mid-season break
There will be a Divisional Tournament held at Beefy's Cabin (sign ups close at 730). A, B, and C divisions will be able to sign up to test their skills against others in their same division (or, if you want, try and shoot up a division and see how your game compares). At the 3/19 mid-season break 28 of the 140+ Thursday League Members showed up to play in the blind doubles draw. We are hoping to see an even bigger turnout for the Divisional tournament. Beefy's Cabin has added 2 additional dart boards for the event and so the 7 boards will be divided between the 3 divisions based on number of sign ups per group.
Volunteers are needed to help manage each of the A, B, C tournaments. If you have experience or are willing to learn how to run a tournament, please contact SCVDA-VP. There will be a training session on 4/21 at the Working Committee's meeting (8pm Beefy's Cabin).
6/25 2009 Spring Season Award Party
Save the date as the league holds our first Thursday evening award party when we know you're already free to play darts.
Doors open at 6 at Beefy's Cabin.
Food is available at 630
Awards are presented at 7
Blind Draw Doubles Shoot sign up will close at 730 (league provides a $400 ADD)
2 free drink coupons
Raffles (Dartboards and much more)
If you haven't seen it in action yet, see the league's new tournament software used to run the tourney and display the brackets on the overhead projector.
If you are willing to donate to the Raffle or volunteer to help at the award party contact SCVDA-Secretary.
2009 501 Top Gun Team
There will be a tournament held to earn a spot on the SCVDA 501 Top Gun Team.
This team will consist of 8 of the SCVDA's top shooters and 2 alternates.
The Top Gun players will represent at a Saturday Shoot in August against some of the other local leagues (invited to attend NCDA, SCCDA, PDO).
If you are interested in competing for a spot on the SCVDA contact SCVDA-Board and we'll add your name to the list of contenders.
Note to Captains and Pubs-
Invoices for Pub Sponsorship and Individual Dues will be distributed by Axe Furlong the week of 4/13. Please make checks payable to the SCVDA and either return to Axe directly or mail to:
ATTN SCVDA Treasurer
PO Box 60757
Sunnyvale, Ca 994088
Dues must be paid in full by 6/4/09
New Stats on the website -
We’ve recently started tracking a list of the Top 10 individuals by division. Check the Current Standings Index to see if you or your teammates are leading the division in any of the Individual Games.
A Player Grading system was approved by the board and will be published at the end of each season. If you played an average of at least one Individual match per week in the 2008 Fall Season you can look up your grade (Master, A, A/B, B, B/C, C) under the 2008 Fall Season Standings in a document called Player Grades. These grades are also being used to assess team strength and help with Division Placement at the start of a season. We'll do the same thing after 2009 Spring Season to help place teams for Fall 2009.
Happy Shooting and enjoy the remainder of the season!
Thom
cc: SCVDA Board of Directors
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