South Carolina Upstate Dart League
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My ADO Rantings - Having been around many dart throwers in many venues I realize there are many of you who do not care at all about the American Dart Organization (ADO) and the local throwers who compete at that level. The Board will be increasing the membership dues in January by $4. The extra cost is NOT for the ADO. The extra money goes to the League and ensures the SCUDL has members for the full calendar year. Some have said they will not throw next season because of the increase of $4. As we all have noticed, costs have gone up everywhere and darts is no different. Getting back to the ADO and those who compete or do not compete. I throw League play on Tuesdays and I also throw in the local ADO qualifiers. I have had the chance to get to know some GREAT darters by competing at this level. I know that I, as well as others, have bragged on some of our local SCUDL players and the level of competition they are playing at the local, regional and national level. The SCUDL is lucky enough to have 4 local throwers, that I know of, go to compete at the National level. We have Brian Bemis, Jeff Turner, Amy Tucker and Sandy Hudson. I have heard local throwers fussing about the money it takes to send these SCUDL players. The SCUDL does not pay for the darters to move on from the Regional level to the National level. The SCUDL just pays for the local qualifiers and sends darters to the Regionals. When these players qualify THEY pay for the hotel, meals and travel. The league pays entry fee only. Some of the money comes from the SCUDL but most comes from the local players who compete. From the Regional Level if one of our throwers makes it to the Nationals the Regional ADO pays the costs. The players do get lodging and some money for meals but I know for a fact the amounts DO NOT cover their expenses when they go to compete. The local throwers use their money to travel and compete. They are paying to represent our Region and the SCUDL. It really bothers me when I hear local SCUDL throwers whine about the ADO and if dues are (and they are not) raised to support these throwers. We are all members of a League. We are a group that enjoys throwing darts on Tuesdays and the camaraderie that comes with it. Part of that group wants to compete at a higher level. We as a group should be supportive of that. I know not everyone cares - but how huge is it that we have Sandy Hudson going to represent our region and our League in England. She is going to be competing against the best IN THE WORLD and guess what - she is one of them. I think that is UNBELIEVABLE and she makes me so proud to know she is representing the SCUDL, our Region and the United States. I hope everyone realizes that Sandy will be paying out of her pocket many of the expenses she will incur on her travels to represent us. If you don't agree with the ADO and you do not want to support it, that is fine, but please do not disrespect those who do. I would think as a group we can be supportive in any way of our local throwers who compete so well and represent us so well. | The South Carolina Upstate Dart League, Inc. (SCUDL), located in Greenville, SC, is a non-profit organization formed to promote darts as a sporting, recreational and social activity. For more information call Carol Wright (League Secretary) at 864-483-0292 or Pam Hamilton at 864-616-3623 ANNOUNCEMENTS Captain's Meeting 7pm at the VFW Thursday Dec. 4th Sunday Dec. 21st - first ADO Local Qualifier for 501 for Regionals in Charlotte. 2:00pm at the VFW! Winmau World Masters Dec. 5-7. Sandy Hudson will be competing and representing the USA in England. Good Luck Sandy!! See the latest Dart Ratings on the dart rating page. Thanks Carol! FOOTHILLS FLING $10,040 JANUARY 16-18, 2009 TOURNAMENT LOCATION: GREENVILLE SHRINE CLUB 119 Beverly Rd. Greenville, SC 29609. See Flier Charity for the 2009 Foothills Fling is the Greenville Rape Crisis & Child Abuse Center. The Charity for the 2009 Foothills Fling is the Greenville Rape Crisis & Child Abuse Center. To raise money for the Charity the SCUDL sets up a “Charity Corner” in which the darters and others are able to win a variety of items. We also hold raffles for bigger items. We need items to stock this corner and to have raffles. The items will allow us to raise as much money as possible. We are asking for donations to stock the charity corner. We appreciate anything and everything. Please contact Kim Van Pelt at assistant@hayeslawoffices.com , Carol Wright at dustycarol@aol.com or Peter Martin at Peter.Martin@USOncology.com if you would like to donate! See the local businesses who have given to the Charity Corner The VFW is back with their SUNDAY LUCK OF THE DRAW! The VFW is located at 885 Old Easley Hwy (Hwy 124). It will start on Nov. 9th and play starts at 2pm sharp! The COST:$5 + $1 Mystery Out [optional] WITH PARTICIPATION OF 16 PLAYERS OR MORE, THE VFW WILL ‘SWEETEN THE POT’ BY DONATING $50 PRIZE MONEY. ********************* The 4 most improved throwers from the C & D divisions will have 1 singles event (Cricket - 301-501) payed for at the Foothills Fling. See Pictures of the Summer 2008 Mixed Doubles League Summer 2008 Newsletter pdf 2008 Scoresheet REMEMBER: The S.C Upstate Dart League, Inc. (SCUDL) is a non-profit organization formed to promote darting as a sporting, recreational and social activity. The Rules and Regulations of the Association are based upon the rules of darts, good sportsmanship, and common sense. To abide by the rules is to improve the game, not to detract from it or damage it. Adherence to the rules will serve to place all players and all teams on an even ground. Adherence is to the advantage of all players, teams and all pub owners or sponsors.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Important Dates & Upcoming Tournaments
December 4th - Captain's Meeting 7:00 VFW
Dec. 14th - City Cup 12:00 VFW
Jan. 4th - Banquet 1:00 VFW Menu: Steak/Chicken breast Jan. 16 - Jan. 18 - Foothills Fling at the Shriners
Baked Potatoes
Salad
http://www.ghostonthecoast.com/ - see pictures - below are results of our local darters - way to go guys and gals!
Luck of the Draw - Friday Night - Scott Randall (and partner) came in 2nd.
Mixed Doubles Cricket - Sandy and Chuck Hudson were in Top 8
Singles Ladies Cricket - Sandy Hudson - Top 16
Mixed Triples - Chuck Hudson (and partners) came in Top 8
Mixed Doubles 501 - Sandy and Chuck Hudson - Top 4
Men's Singles 501 - Jeff Turner - Top 4
FOOTHILLS FLING $10,040 JANUARY 16-18, 2009 TOURNAMENT LOCATION: GREENVILLE SHRINE CLUB 119 Beverly Rd. Greenville, SC 29609. See Flier
Shoot for the Moon in Alabama. This year we are so excited to be celebrating our 20th anniversary. In honor of our 20 successful years of SFTM, we are raising our tournament to $20,000. It will be held in Decatur, Alabama on the weekend of Valentine’s Day. For more information, go to our website at www.rocketcitydarts.com See Flier
ADO News And Information
http://www.adodarts.com/. ANNOUNCEMENT: CONGRATULATIONS to AMY TUCKER and SANDY HUDSON for once again earning the opportunity to represent the SCUDL and Region 4-3 in Las Vegas in January - well done ladies!! Congratulations to Amy Tucker who made it to the final 6 in Austin Texas at the National Playoff (501). She finished 4th overall and finished in the Top 8 of the Women's single Cricket during the $15,000.00 Halloween Open. The SCUDL can be proud we have 2 women (Sandy Hudson and Amy Tucker) who are competing at the National Level. Way to go Ladies!! Congratulations to our own Sandy Hudson and Amy Tucker who represented the SCUDL and Region 4-3. The National playoff was scheduled for October 10, 2008 in Austin, Tx and coincides with the $15,000.00 Halloween Open. The ADO 2008 World Masters Finals were held on Friday prior to the Houston Open, 39 Men and 28 Women competed for the opportunity to represent the United States in England in December 2008.After a great day of competition, the winners are Jerry Van Loan, Steve Brown, Scott Wollaston, David Schuyler, Stacy Bromberg and Sandy Hudson. All of the details from the playoffs will be updated on http://www.adodarts.com/. Men's Rankings Region (69) Nation (987) Jeff Turner 8 95 Brian Bemis 10 103 Curt Carnes 16 210 John Liggett 18 243 Mark Liggett 22 321 Ted Hoffman 28 370 Chuck Hudson 29 379 Marc Cetrone 39 616 Eric Ginac 48 775 Mike Hachee 51 791 Mike Hachee is also listed as 66th - name confusion with the ADO - he has a total of 22 points under 2 names Sandy Hudson 1 9 Karen Carnes 15 129 Carol Wright 17 135 Amy Tucker 20 151 Stephanie Bemis 22 165 Jennifer Novick 23 204 Amy Patterson 41 470 Laurie Beach 42 483 Kay Howard 44 530 Casey Harrison 47 599 Women's Rankings Region (54) Nation (690)
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