Circuit Basics
/ Special Events
Here the Circuit gets into some very exciting and competitive opportunities for a dedicated and talented dart player to really test his/her abilities. In these special events a local player can further develop their own skills by playing against dart players from other "areas" and competing for LARGE cash prizes and awards.
Each of the listed Special Events is different with its own unique format designed to fulfill a specific purpose. All them are a real challenge to a "Player" as well as a real pleasure. Everyone of these special events may or may not be available in your "area" at this time. If not, hopefully they will be soon.
2nd Dimension Tournaments (top)
The term '2nd Dimension' was coined to mean a SECOND LAYER of tournaments over and above the Circuit's regular nightly and weekly dart tournaments.
These tournaments are usually SPONSORED by either a specific club/bar OR by a Third Party Sponsor wishing to advertise their business, products, and/or services. They are mostly held on Weekend afternoons (but not exclusively) and involve ADDED FUNDS by the sponsor. These types of events can also be used for Private Functions (i.e. Birthdays, Anniversaries, Grand Openings, Corporate Functions, or Fund-raisers).
The format, entry fees, prize money, locations, times, etc. are at the discretion of the Sponsor requesting one of these events.
Weekly Shuffle (top)
This is a new style of tournament. It was thought up by one of our own, Mark Bunch. I thought it had merit and sounded like lots of fun to run and play in. Hopefully, you will all enjoy switching partners during the tournament and having the suspense of "The Draw" every round.
What exactly is it? and how does it work?
OK here goes, this is how it is supposed to work.
We start with the usual Modified Blind-DRAW. We maintain the Modified Blind-DRAW throughout the whole tournament. Then, we play any preliminary rounds necessary to get us to even brackets (preliminary rounds will play with the same player twice in a row.) Once everyone has played at least ONE time with their original partner and we have achieved even brackets, we then RE-DRAW both the Winner's (WB) & Loser's (LB) brackets.
If, you were in the WB you would have a NEW partner FROM the WB with whom to play your next match. You may even end up playing against the partner you just played with or possibly drawing them again.
If in the LB, you would play your next match with a different person who also lost their first match. Yes, you could end up playing against your first partner or heaven forbid you draw the same person again.
We hope such is NOT the case, however it is possible to draw the same player twice in a row. LUCK of the DRAW, you know. How lucky are you? The closer you get to the finals, the greater the chances of this happening. So, be prepared for it. It is a possibility.
However, in most cases unless you were in a preliminary bracket, you would more than likely have a different partner before you played your next match.
As the tournament progresses we continue to RE-DRAW each bracket at the completion of each full ROUND and before anyone plays another match. We maintain the Modified Blind-DRAW throughout the whole tournament.
We will do this all the way to and including a RE-DRAW just before we play the FINAL MATCH.
The Format is TWO out of THREE games in the Winner''s Bracket (501 SS/DO, Cricket, Bull''s Choice) & One Game in the Loser''s Bracket (Bull''s Choice)
The Finals will be Three out of Five games. (501, Cricket, BC, 501, Cricket)
These tournaments will be "TOC" & "SSS" qualifying tournaments. The Circuit''s Mystery Out will be available in these tournaments. So also, is the Honey Pot and High Out available (as optional side pots).
The sponsoring club will usually ADD $5.00 per player to the payout, however as you all know & understand, the bars have their limits.
Tournament Entry Fee - $12.00
Optional Pots - Mo/$2, HP/$1, HO/$1.
For a total of $16.00 if you want it all.
Again the Circuit''s MO is available & these tourneys are "TOC" & "SSS" qualified.
See you all on the Boards and let''s mix it or "SHUFFLE" it up a bit.
I hope this is clear, if not, please contact me and I will attempt to clarify any confusion.
Kindred Spirits (top)
These tournaments are FUND-RAISERS used to recognize specific individuals/dart players that have passed away. These events are called, 'Kindred Spirits' as a dedication to Steve Kindred, a fellow dart player and friend who passed away in June of 2001.
Dartistry Championship (top)
The Dartistry Championships is held in an "Area" where there is more than ONE "Neighborhood." "Tournament of Champions" and "Super Singles Shoot-Outs". This tournament is a CLOSED TORURNAMENT. It is the SEASON-END FINALE bringing together the "Winners" from EACH "Neighborhood" TOC/SSS for ONE last day of competition AND LOTS of Prize Money.
The Dartistry Championships Event will consist of a minimum of THREE tournaments, but can be more (there are 7 different types available at this time). The WHOLE purpose is to provide another EXCITING FUN DAY for the Dart Players who dedicated some of their precious time during the last six month season to qualify for this Event by playing at least 10 times and 'Placing in the Money' at least once out of those 10 tournaments.
It is usually held at least ONE WEEK after the last "Neighborhood" TOC/SSS is held, however it could be as much as 2 to 4 weeks later and is held, if possible, in a centralized location for all neighborhoods. Prize funds for this event come from Entry Fees that day and funds collected at each tournament from the WHOLE AREA during the previous six-month season. The more tournaments held, the more Prize Money there is to be given away.
View details of the NEXT Dartistry Championships in your Area
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