Hey Dart Family! Mark your calendars because the highly anticipated 2023 Emerald City Classic is just around the corner! We're thrilled to announce that this year's tournament will take place on November 4th and 5th, promising a weekend filled with fierce competition and unforgettable moments.
The tournament will be held at the Hidden Door in Shoreline. As we iron out the finer details of the event, we encourage you to save the date, gather your gear, and get ready for an exciting weekend of darts. Date: November 4th & 5th, 2023 Location: Hidden Door, Shoreline, WA What to Expect: November 4th - Open to All Levels. The first day of the tournament will feature singles, doubles, and possibly triples -01 and cricket events. We plan to kick things off around 11 am. Evening of November 4th - all skill-level Blind Draw. In the spirit of camaraderie and friendly competition, we'll be hosting an all-skill-level blind draw event in the evening of November 4th. November 5th - Reserved for B Level Players For our B level players, November 5th is your day to shine. This day will be exclusively dedicated to B level competition, providing a platform for players in this category to showcase their skills and vie for the top honors. Stay tuned for more updates. Be sure to follow our social media channels and website for the latest news and announcements. Thanks to our good friends over at Peace of Mind Brewing, we're hosting a blind-draw tourney there tomorrow evening. Details below. Questions? reach out to publicity@seattledarts.com
As in previous years, the format was a parity blind draw with round robin play. This format ensured that everyone had a fair chance to win and allowed players from different divisions to compete against each other. It is always enjoyable to play against players who aren't on your normal weekly rotation, while also providing a chance to get to know new league members. While everyone was there to have fun and enjoy the camaraderie, there was also a healthy amount of competition. The players brought their A- (and B- and C-) game and were determined to win, which led to some intense and closely contested matches. However, the competitive spirit was always balanced with sportsmanship, and the players were quick to congratulate each other on their successes. There were some exceptional performances during the tournament. Jeff Leonard had a 3-dart average of 60, showing off his excellent skills and precision. Anthony Gallegos was also impressive with a 54 3-dart average. Their performances were a testament to the high level of skill and dedication among the league's players. The winning teams were Tom Linsky/Keven Kroldart and Jeff Leonard/Glen Huff. They split the winnings for first and second place. Runners-up were the teams of Anthony Gallegos/Jennifer Walsh and Jeff Hancock/Nicholas Toon. Doug Stevens took home the $100 High Dart Out prize (HDO of 78), which was sponsored by Black Private Investigations. In addition to the tournament and the HDO prize, there were also raffle prizes up for grabs. Some of the top winners included Paul Straub, who won a wine gift basket; Graham Redman, who won a beer gift basket and Seattle Kraken tickets (GO KRAKEN!);and honorary board member Gabe Lakey-Henry, who won his very first set of darts! Congrats to all the raffle winner. Overall, the Annual Winter Shoot was a fantastic event that showcased the skill, dedication, and camaraderie of The ECDO's members. Thank you to The Hidden Door for the exceptional service and to ECDO members for the fantastic turn-out. The league looks forward to hosting more events like this in the future and continuing to promote the sport of darts in the community. authorSusan Lakey Kevo, ECDO Publicity Manager, League One Division's Game of Throwns team member (out of Kate's Pub), below average dart player. |
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