Archive for April 2020

Editor’s Note:   In virtually every industry, there are developments and improvements that “move the needle” in the evolution of programs, services and events.   During the past eight years, in the sport of electronic darting, a Canadian company, CompuSport, has introduced a series of enhancements that have been “gamechangers”—literally–making an immediate, dramatic impact…in areas such as scheduling, board…

NDA: Darin, tell us a bit about yourself—where you grew up and live now…and your family.  DARIN: Thank you for the opportunity to share a bit about the Man under the Fedora. I currently live in Little Chute, Wisconsin less than 5 miles from my Great, Great grandfather’s farm. I grew up on the outskirts of the city –…

Editor’s Note: Beyond the cancellation of the annual week-long celebration of the sport in Las Vegas–a.k.a. Team Dart–the induction ceremonies for the pair in this year’s ‘Class of 2020’ NDA Hall of Fame (HOF) were also scrubbed. While this special occasion will be marked at a future time and place, today’s profile focuses on the…

Editor’s Note: Helmut is a long-time member of the NDA board of directors. As one of four NDA manufacturer sponsors, his company, headquartered in Germany, furnishes the Valley-branded boards used at Team Dart each year. NDA:  Helmut, tell us a bit about yourself—where you grew up and live now…and your family.   Besides work, any hobbies or interests?  …

NDA: Pat, tell us a bit about yourself—where you grew up and live now…and your family.  Besides work, any hobbies or interests?  PAT: I was born and raised here in Portsmouth, Ohio.   My home and work are based here.   My wife, Leanne and daughters, Andrea and Ashley, are here.  Besides City Amusement and family time, I mainly enjoy playing darts and…

NDA: Cheryle, tell us a bit about yourself, where you grew up and live now…and your family. Besides work and darts, any hobbies or interests? CHERYLE: I was born in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. My father was in the Army 30 years. I have four sisters and three brothers. I grew up in Mandaree, North Dakota. I am…

NDA: Jeff, tell us a bit about yourself—where you grew up and live now…and your family.  Besides work (and darts) any hobbies or interests? JEFF:  I was born and raised in Northern Colorado. Lived here for most of my life except for a short stint in Northern California. I have been married to my wife Kym for 27…

NDA:   Jackie, tell us a bit about yourself, where you grew up and live now…and your family. Besides work and darts, any hobbies or interests? JACKIE:  I was born in California and raised in Nevada. I have lived in Aberdeen SD for way too many years. I have 2 daughters, Seleste, 21, a Junior in the Nursing…

NDA: Garion, tell us a bit about yourself—where you grew up and live now…and your family.  Besides work (and darts) any hobbies or interests?  GARION: I was born in Peoria, IL and now live in currently in Chililcothe, IL, about 18 miles north of Peoria.  We moved here when I started high school and my parents and brother are…

NDA: Ed, tell us a bit about yourself—where you grew up and live now…and your family.    ED:  I was born and raised in central Illinois, with my longest tenure there in Monticello, IL In 93/94. I moved to the Dallas/ Fort Worth area and lived here mostly for the last 20+ years. I am married with two amazing…