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.

Hey dart community! The September ECDO Newsletter is now available. Here’s what you’ll find in it this month:
— Summer Season Recap
— Upcoming events
​— Introduction to a new sponsor pub
— A few highlights from the recent member surveys.

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 [email protected]

Hello fellow darters! The ECDO now has a monthly newsletter -- The Emerald Flight!
Check it out here.  

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.
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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.

What does the ECDO do with your season player fees? A portion of those fees go toward our annual Winter Blind Draw and Member Appreciation Banquet!
When you pay your season league fees, those fees don't just go toward ensuring you have an active team. The fees you pay also make you a member of the ECDO. As a member, you are invited to YOUR annual membership appreciation event. That event is THIS WEEKEND! Keep in mind that, as a member, you don't pay an entry fee for the blind draw. Worried your dart skills are a little dusty? No need! This blind draw is a parity draw -- so, those with lower averages will be paired with players who have been shooting better. 

Congratulations to the ECDO 2022 Fall League Team Winners!

In the Premier (A) Division, Hard as a Dart edged out The Matadors 13 -11. Hard as a Dart plays out of of Three Lions Pub in Redmond and is captained by John Ervin. 

In the Champions (BB) Division, Rickety Crickets, captained by Ben Arrington, topped the IncrediBulls 11- 9. Rickety Crickets plays out of Pub at Pipers Creek.
 
In the League One (B) Division, Tripwire, also out of Three Lions Pub, took out Blink-180 with a final score of 11 to 8. Tripwire is captained by Rich Blackwell. 

The Annual ECDO Winter Shoot is scheduled for February 11, 2023!

​Please join us for our yearly all-member MEETING, AWARDS, and a parity BLIND DRAW 

 Membership meeting ~ 2:30 pm
Blind draw starts ~ 3pm
Festivities conclude ~ 7pm 

General raffle prizes, 50/50 raffle, and player awards throughout the evening. 

Location: The Hidden Door in Shoreline
 -- 14525 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133 -- 

As in previous years, food provided and entry fee comped for current members in appreciation of your support of the league. 

Questions? Give us a shout at [email protected] or ask your team captain.