GVDA News

GVDA SUMMER OPEN BLIND DRAW

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:26:49 +0000

GVDA Summer Open Blind Draw is Tuesday 7/7 @ Sunset Lanes.

OPEN TO ALL DART SHOOTERS!

Entry is $5 for GVDA members and $10 for non-GVDA members. $240 added into the prize $$!!

See you there!

UPCOMING EVENTS

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Sun, 03 May 2026 18:24:00 +0000

May and June are busy months for the GVDA!!

Here is alist of what's coming up:

ANNUAL SPRING BLIND DRAW - MAY 5, 2026 - SUNSET LANES - OPEN TO ALL DART SHOOTERS

Sign-up starts at 6:45 pm; play begns at 7:30 pm.

$5 for GVDA members; $10 for non-GVDA members; 100% payout with $240 added in

Double Elimination. Rochester Format.

SUMMER SEASON SIGN-UP BLIND DRAW - MAY 12, 2026 - CALIFORNIA BREW HAUS - GVDA MEMBERS ONLY

Sign-up starts at 6:45 pm; play begins at 7:30 pm.

$5 entry fee; 100% payout with $120 added in

Double Elimination. Rochester Format.

ADO LOCAL CRICKET QUALIFIER - MAY 23, 2026 - CALIFORNIA BREW HAUS - GVDA MEMBERS ONLY

FREE!!

Sign-up starts at 11:30 am; play begins at noon.

All cricket-play all 3 legs.

Top two winners advance to the National Qualifier on May 30th at California Bew Haus

ADO NATIONAL CRICKET QUALIFIER - MAY 30, 2026 - CALIFONIA BREW HAUS - OPEN TO ALL ADO MEMBERS

Sign-in starts at 11:30 am; play starts at noon

$75 entry fee

All cricket; play all 3 legs

Top point winner (1 for every $750 cllected) advances to the National Final in Charlotte, NC on July 10, 2026 **

*Winner receives their entry fee and travel to (airfare or mileage) the event paid for. The 2nd place point winner can buy in for $50 (regular entry os $200; no travel paid)

**If there is less than 10 players the winner has the option to pay the difference to advance

ADO US TEAM NATIONAL QUALIFIER - JUNE 20, 2026 - CALIFORNIA BREW HAUS - OPEN TO ALL ADO MEMBERS

Sign-in starts at 11:30 am; play starts at noon

$75 entry fee

All 501; play all 3 legs

Top point winner (1 for every $750 cllected) advances to the National Final in Mansfield, MA on Spetmeber 11, 2026 **

*Winner receives their entry fee and travel to (airfare or mileage) the event paid for. The 2nd place point winner can buy in for $50 (regular entry os $200; no travel paid)

**If there is less than 10 players the winner has the option to pay the difference to advance

13th Annual Dave DeBruyne Open COMING UP!

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:29:00 +0000

The 13th Annual Dave DeBruyne Open is coming up on April 10th and 11th!!!

This is an open tournament with singles and doubles events!

If you are attending please sign into DartConnect https://tv.dartconnect.com/events/dartconnect

Hope to see you there!

Winter Season 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:09:00 +0000

The Winter season kicks off on Tuesday January 13th!!

Schedule is live!!

We are trying something different this year..with only 12 teams we moved the top 2 from division A to Metro and combined the other 2 teams into one divison, which is now A. Please note that the format is different for Metro so please print off the Metro scoresheet from the website.

Also new for this year is Metro will be starting at 7 pm!!

Results from the blind draw:

1st: Dale LaFrance and Tiffany Nieman

2nd: Mike Legac and Tim Rhoads

3rd: Amy DeBruyne and John Wisotzke

4th: Ron Pospisil and Brian Lennox

HAPPY DARTING EVERYONE!!

ANNUAL SIGN-UP AND WINTER SEASON BLIND DRAW

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 20:44:00 +0000

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

The annual sign-up and winter season blind draw is happening Tuesday 1/6/26 at Sunset Lanes!

Festivities start at 6:45 for Sign-up for the Winter Season and Blind Draw.

Annual dues are now $40 for the whole year; $20 for just the Winter Season. Tavern Fee is $60. You can find the registration forms on the website here https://thegvda.org/docs_rg.htm

If you don't have a team or would like to be just a General Member the cost is $40. You will be eligible to play in all blind draws and and ADO qualifiers held through out 2026.

In big news...Metro Division will be startring at 7 pm starting with the Winter Season 2026!

Blind Draw is $5 and open to all GVDA members in good standing. 100% payout plus $240 added in! Rochester format. Play starts at 7:30!!

We will be running this via DartConnect Digital Steel so make sure you check in here: https://tv.dartconnect.com/events/dartconnect

SPLASH RULE FAQ

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:10:00 +0000

The special Splash Rule is still in effect for the Fall Season. See below for details on the how and when to use it.

FALL SEASON SCHEDULE IS UP

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 14:01:00 +0000

Happy Sunday!

The Fall season schedule is up and live - we start Tuesday the 16th!

Remeber to have tablets ready to go! You will need to have the scoring app downloaded and either a premium or guest account. Note: It doesn't have to be the captains account! If you need to sign up for one or the other please go here: https://www.dartconnect.com/join/

DartConnect is being used for scoring weekly matches...you still need to post your scores via the website like you have been doing.

Good luck to everyone this season and GO BILLS!

UPCOMING FALL SIGN-UP AND MID-SEASON BLIND DRAW

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 14:10:00 +0000

The Fall Sign-up and Blind draw is right around the corner! September 9th at Sunset Lanes. Any dues, all tavern fees and DC fees arre due at sign-up. Remeber..ALL divisions will be using DC this season!

Get your teams together!!

If you are playing in the Blind Draw please click here to check in: https://tv.dartconnect.com/event/gvdafallsignupbd25

Fall Season Sign-up and Blind Draw

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:34:00 +0000

GVDA Fall Season Sign-up is right around the corner!!! Tuesday September 9th at Sunset Lanes. League sign-up starts at 6:30 pm. You can find registration sheets here: https://thegvda.org/paperwork/regsheetf2025.pdf

We have teams looking for players!!

New player fee is $15

DartConnect Fee is $20 - ALL Divisions will be using Dart Connect!! You will need a tablet with DC loaded and either someone with a premium account ($24/year) or a guest account (free) to login. We can help with this at sign-up. Click here to do either: https://www.dartconnect.com/join/

Tavern Fee is $60

Season will start on September 16th!

Blind Draw (open to GVDA members only) sign-up starts at 7 pm with play beginning at 7:30. $5 entry fee with 100% payout plus $120 added in.

Rochester Format; Single or double elimination in the losers bracket determined by the turn out.

GVDA Summer Blind Draw

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 19:40:00 +0000

The GVDA Summer Blind Draw is happening on Tuesday July 8th at Sunset Lanes.

OPEN TO ALL DART PLAYERS!

$5 for GVDA players and $10 for non-GVDA players. Sign-up start around 7 with play beginning around 7:30. Format (double or single elimination) determined by turnout.

100% payout PLUS $240 added in :)

UPCOMING STUFF

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:52:00 +0000

The FREE qualifier for the ADO Cricket National Finals is coming up Staturday June 7th at California Brew Haus. Sign-in begins at 11:30 with play starting at noon. ALL cricket! Play all legs. The top 2 advance to the National Qualifier will be held June 21st.

The National Qualifier for Region 5-2 will be held June 21st at Rogers Pub in Endicott NY. $75 entry fee.

Summer Blind Draw is July 8th at Sunset Lanes and is open to ALL dart shooters!

SPRING BIND DRAW

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Sun, 04 May 2025 17:50:00 +0000

Join us on Tueaday May 6th for the Annual Spring Blind Draw at Sunset Lanes!

OPEN TO ALL DART PLAYERS!!

Sign-ups start at 6:45 pm with the draw starting at 7:30. $5 for GVDA members; $10 for non-GVDA members.

Rochester Format (cannot play the same game back to back) and single or double elimination based on the numebr of teams we have.

100% payout PLUS $240 added in :)

ADO Masters Qualifier

noreply@blogger.com (These Days) — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 23:49:00 +0000

Coming up this Saturday, 15th March

Local qualifier FREE to all GVDA members. At Sunset Lanes. Sign up is 11:30am for a high noon start.

Format is Round Robin 501, 3 legs - play all three.

We will award free entry to the top two players for the regional qualifier on March 29th, also at Sunset Lanes. The national event will be in Cleveland.

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Winter Mid-season Blind Draw

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:12:00 +0000

The winter season blind draw is tomorrow night at **California Brew Haus**!

Sign-in starts at 7, darts fly at 7:30. $5 for any GVDA member in good standing. 100% payout plus $120 added in. Single or double elimination determined by turn out.

Check into DC here: https://tvdartconnect.com/event/gvdawinterbd25

See you there!

UPDATE TO THE SCHEDULE FOR THE SECOND HALF

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:21:00 +0000

Hey all -

There has been an adjustment to the 2nd half of the schedule for A and B Divisions. Also Metro does not follow the same pattern in the second half of the season as in the first half. Please make sure you check your schedule each week.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

Thank you.

Winter 2025 Season

noreply@blogger.com (These Days) — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:25:00 +0000

The schedule for the Winter 2025 season which starts this coming Tuesday is now live. Have fun and shoot well!

Metro

California Brew Haus IGY6 at Victor Village Inn Island of Misfit Toys
California Brew Haus Lebowski at California Brew Haus Reverse Tuna Sub
Dan's Horseshoe Tavern No Dart Out at Village Rock Cafe Regulators
JJ's Dirty Kids MFWs at BYE

Division A

Carroll's Stepchildren at Sunset Lanes Designated Drinkers
Mulconry's Highlanders at Barnard Crossing Gunners

Division B

Sea Breeze Bowl Bulls Deep at JJ's Mayhem
Barnard Crossing Woodchucks at Carroll's Let's Be Ins

ANNUAL SIGN-UP AND BLIND DRAW

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 15:21:00 +0000

Annual sign-up/Winer Season sign-up and Blind Draw is happeing at Sunset Lanes on January 7th!! Annual and/or Winter Season sign-up starts at 6:45 pm; blind draw sign-up starts at 7 pm.

Annual dues are $30; winter season only is $15. Tavern fee for the winter season is $60. Metro and Division A teams WILL be using DartConnect. Cost is $20 per team due at sign-up. You can find roster sheets under resources at www.thegvda.org

Blind Draw format (single or double elimination in the losers bracket) will be determined by the turn out. $5 to enter. 100% payout plus $240 added in.

Looking for a team? Let us know - we have teams looking for players!

CHECK INTO DC FOR THE HOLIDAY BLIND DRAW

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:32:00 +0000

The Holiday Blind draw is happneing tomorrow night!

Open to ALL dart players! Entry fee is $5 for GVDA members and $10 for non GVDA members!

Please chek into DC if you aren't already: https://checkin.dartconnect.com/

HOLIDAY BLIND DRAW

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 01:29:00 +0000

The GVDA presents the 2024 Holiday Blind Draw!

December 17th at Sunset Lanes. Open to ALL dart players, not just GVDA members!

Cost is $5 for GVDA members and $10 for non-GVDA members. Sign-up begins at 7; darts fly at 7:30.

Single or Double Elimination based on turnout. Rochester format. 100% payout plys $240 added in

FALL MID-SEASON BLIND DRAW COMING UP

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:33:00 +0000

The fall mid-season blind draw is coming up next week on Tuesday the 22nd at Sunset Lanes.

Sign-up at 7 pm; darts fly at 7:30. All GVDA players are welome to shoot - $5 entry fee with 100% payout PLUS $120 added in.

Check into DartConnect here: https://checkin.dartconnect.com/ Find the tournament and click on the shooters already checked in - if you aren't there please click on the tourney and check in!

FALL SCHEDULE

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 01:40:00 +0000

FALL SCHEDULE IS UP!!

GVDA Fall Season

noreply@blogger.com (These Days) — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 02:51:00 +0000

Season sign-up is on September 3rd beginning at 7pm. If you're interested in shooting steel tip darts, this is a great chance to come on down to Sunset Lanes and talk to fellow players and see what it's all about - and perhaps there's a spot available on a team for you to join in the league this Fall.

For captains - you can find roster sheets here

"Be of good cheer. If ~~science~~ darts teaches us anything, it teaches us to accept our failures, as well as our successes, with quiet dignity and grace. SON OF A...."

Blind Draw sign up starts at 7pm with first round matches beginning just after a 7:30pm close. Open to all GVDA players in good standing $5 entry few plus $240 added in!! 100% payout! Format determined by the number of people.

Summer Season Sign-up and Blind Draw

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Mon, 13 May 2024 19:54:00 +0000

Summer Season Sign-up and blind Draw is the 14th at California Bew Haus. Sign-up for both starts around 6:45 with the draw starting at 7:30.

Get your teams together!!! You can find rosters at thegvda.org or we will have some at sign-up.

Blind Draw is open to GVDA players in good standing and is $5. 100% payout with $120 added in. Format will be based on turn out.

Don't forget to check into DartConnect!!

Resuts from the Spring Blind Draw

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Wed, 01 May 2024 15:20:00 +0000

A lot of great darts were thrown last night!!!

We also ran a raffle and mystery out to raise money for the family of David M McCrary who spent many years playing and supporting darts in the Rochester area. We are very proud to say we were able to give the McCrary family $355 dollars. Kudos to Joe Fox who hit the mystery out of 121 and donated his winnings back to the McCrary family.

Here are the top 4 from last night:

1st: Dale LaFrance and Johnny Jenkins

2nd: Ron Pospisil and Hughson

3rd: Judson Brown and Danny Kane Jr.

4th: Raul Lopez and James

Congratulations!!

If anypne would still like to donate to the McCrary family you can Venmo to @TheInilator

GVDA SPRING BLIND DRAW

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 01:02:00 +0000

The GVDA Spring Bilnd Draw is Tuesday April 30th at Sunset Lanes!!

Open to ALL dart players! $5 for GVDA members and $10 for non-GVDA members. Sign-in starts around 6:45 and the draw will begin at 7:30. Single or double elimination will be based on the turnout.

100% payout plus $240 added in :)

We will be holding a raffle(s) with proceeds going towards a donation in the memory of Dave McCrary.