PDSL LEAGUE COMMUNICATIONS
Dear PDSL Member:
PDSL's Fall 2014 season of professional long-format 501 starts next week! By now all bracket reps should have received their bracket kits with all the documentation you need. If you need additional blank match reports or other info, they are available on the member's stat website, bottom right corner under "downloads".
Dear PDSL Member:
PDSL's Fall 2014 season of professional long-format 501 starts next week! By now all bracket reps should have received their bracket kits with all the documentation you need. If you need additional blank match reports or other info, they are available on the member's stat website, bottom right corner under "downloads".
Below please find some important and helpful reminders about playing the league format, filling out match reports and other info. This is also attached as a handout that you can print out and share with anyone who does not receive our emails.
CHECK ALL MATCH REPORTS FOR 3 BASIC ERRORS:
1. Make sure all legs won read 501 points scored and legs lost less than 501
2. Player's dart counts for each leg must be within 3 darts of each other
3. Darts thrown for all losing legs must be a multiple of 3
SCORING AND COUNTING DARTS:
For all NEW players: At first, keeping track of darts thrown and points scored can seem intimidating and cumbersome, but rest assured, it does become easy and natural after some experience. Over the first few seasons, different brackets have created different methods for keeping score which may help you. To discuss scoring methods and receive tips and tricks from other players, you should register with the league discussion forums to connect with other league members. Please contact the league if you have any questions about how to best keep score.
COUNTING DARTS
Since there's no doubling in, you can do this by counting turns. Just look at your scoresheet and count how many lines you've written or rounds you've thrown and multiply by three. The winner should also subtract how many darts are in their hand after they hit the double and subtract it from your total dart count.
The most common error is the leg loser's count. It MUST be a multiple of 3. Also, it will be a higher number than the opponent if the loser went second, a lower number if the loser went first.
This means it must be one of the following numbers:
3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57.....etc
Again, very important for PPR accuracy. Each time you bust, all 3 darts count towards the PPR. YES, we know it hurts, and it kills your average. If you don't like it, the solution is easy: Don't Bust. When keeping score and you're down to an out, put a mark on the sheet for each bust so you remember to count them, like a capital "B" for each one or hash marks or whatever works for you.
PLAYER STATS AND WEBSITE ACCESS:
For all NEW players: New players should visit the league member's website and create a new account (you'll find the link for creating accounts under "login" in the left column). Once you have created your account, email the username you have selected to markc@doublecork.com to gain access to your personal statistics data and charts.
MATCH FORMAT:
Before the season begins, you will need to decide with your players how many legs to play in each set. The league STRONGLY RECOMMENDS that you play Best of 5 legs, UNLESS you have problems with match length and ending late. If your players have matches lasting longer than 3 hours, you are advised to consider the shorter format of best of 3 legs for each set. If for any reason this creates a dispute among players in your bracket, contact the league for assistance.
MAKEUP MATCHES:
Makeup Match Policies: It is inadvisable for players to take a relaxed attitude towards makeup matches, including not phoning the opponent or bracket rep to reschedule matches in a timely manner or finishing the season incomplete. This is a matter of basic etiquette and respect and can cause annoying problems at season's end with standings and playoff eligibility.
The following policies were created to address this issue:
No Shows: If you can not attend a regularly scheduled match, you are required to inform your opponent as soon as possible to reschedule the match. Players who do not inform their opponent in advance will receive a warning. Repeated abuse will put player at risk for league suspension.
Makeup Deadlines/Extensions: Officially, makeups must be completed within 2 weeks of the original match. The league understands that player's busy lives can sometimes make this timeframe impractical, therefore, players may take additional time to complete makeups by requesting an extension. The two weeks following the end of the regular season is considered a "makeup period" during which time all unplayed matches must be completed, however, all players are strongly encouraged to make every effort to complete matches prior to this. Players who have more than 1 or 2 matches to complete at the end of the season should reconsider their ability to participate in future seasons.
Unplayed Matches: Players with incomplete seasons risk having their playoff eligibility revoked.PDC Tournaments: Any
CHECK ALL MATCH REPORTS FOR 3 BASIC ERRORS:
1. Make sure all legs won read 501 points scored and legs lost less than 501
2. Player's dart counts for each leg must be within 3 darts of each other
3. Darts thrown for all losing legs must be a multiple of 3
SCORING AND COUNTING DARTS:
For all NEW players: At first, keeping track of darts thrown and points scored can seem intimidating and cumbersome, but rest assured, it does become easy and natural after some experience. Over the first few seasons, different brackets have created different methods for keeping score which may help you. To discuss scoring methods and receive tips and tricks from other players, you should register with the league discussion forums to connect with other league members. Please contact the league if you have any questions about how to best keep score.
COUNTING DARTS
Since there's no doubling in, you can do this by counting turns. Just look at your scoresheet and count how many lines you've written or rounds you've thrown and multiply by three. The winner should also subtract how many darts are in their hand after they hit the double and subtract it from your total dart count.
The most common error is the leg loser's count. It MUST be a multiple of 3. Also, it will be a higher number than the opponent if the loser went second, a lower number if the loser went first.
This means it must be one of the following numbers:
3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57.....etc
TIP: At the end of the night, review your report and make sure all loser legs are one of these numbers or a higher multiple of 3.
Busts Count as 3 Darts
Again, very important for PPR accuracy. Each time you bust, all 3 darts count towards the PPR. YES, we know it hurts, and it kills your average. If you don't like it, the solution is easy: Don't Bust. When keeping score and you're down to an out, put a mark on the sheet for each bust so you remember to count them, like a capital "B" for each one or hash marks or whatever works for you.
PLAYER STATS AND WEBSITE ACCESS:
For all NEW players: New players should visit the league member's website and create a new account (you'll find the link for creating accounts under "login" in the left column). Once you have created your account, email the username you have selected to markc@doublecork.com to gain access to your personal statistics data and charts.
MATCH FORMAT:
Before the season begins, you will need to decide with your players how many legs to play in each set. The league STRONGLY RECOMMENDS that you play Best of 5 legs, UNLESS you have problems with match length and ending late. If your players have matches lasting longer than 3 hours, you are advised to consider the shorter format of best of 3 legs for each set. If for any reason this creates a dispute among players in your bracket, contact the league for assistance.
MAKEUP MATCHES:
Makeup Match Policies: It is inadvisable for players to take a relaxed attitude towards makeup matches, including not phoning the opponent or bracket rep to reschedule matches in a timely manner or finishing the season incomplete. This is a matter of basic etiquette and respect and can cause annoying problems at season's end with standings and playoff eligibility.
The following policies were created to address this issue:
No Shows: If you can not attend a regularly scheduled match, you are required to inform your opponent as soon as possible to reschedule the match. Players who do not inform their opponent in advance will receive a warning. Repeated abuse will put player at risk for league suspension.
Makeup Deadlines/Extensions: Officially, makeups must be completed within 2 weeks of the original match. The league understands that player's busy lives can sometimes make this timeframe impractical, therefore, players may take additional time to complete makeups by requesting an extension. The two weeks following the end of the regular season is considered a "makeup period" during which time all unplayed matches must be completed, however, all players are strongly encouraged to make every effort to complete matches prior to this. Players who have more than 1 or 2 matches to complete at the end of the season should reconsider their ability to participate in future seasons.
Unplayed Matches: Players with incomplete seasons risk having their playoff eligibility revoked.
PDSL Sponsorship Eligible Tournaments
Effective 8/11/2014
ADO/BDO Tournaments:
- Jan: BDO Lakeside World Professionals
- Jan: Rae Chesney Pennsylvania Open
- Jan: Fleetwood Memorial Las Vegas Open
- Jan: Dutch Open
- Feb: BDO Daily Mirror World Trophy
- Feb: Camellia Classic
- Feb: 36TH SYRACUSE OPEN
- Feb: Shoot For The Moon
- Feb: Port City Open
- Mar: Isle of Man Open
- Mar: Virginia Beach Classic
- Apr: WHITE MOUNTAIN SHOOTOUT XXV
- Apr: CHARLOTTE OPEN XXIV
- May: Welsh Open
- Jul: MUSIC CITY CLASSIC 26
- Aug: USA Classic
- Oct: Witch City Open
- Oct: COLORADO OPEN
- Nov: Seacoast Open XXVI
PDC Tournaments: Any
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