Author: OddMonkeyOut

It’s with a sad heart the CVDA reports the passing of Jeff Dawson on Jul 2, 2020. Jeff was a long time member and pioneer of the CVDA. Talented Darter, Friend and Brother to many. Always willing to help with pointers to improve one’s game and fun to be around. He won many Tournaments, was a CVDA All Star Team member for several years, and one of the Originators of the Boo Shoot Weekend Tournament many, many, years ago. Jeff You will definitely be missed.

Please keep his Brother Scott and the entire Dawson Family in your prayers. Please accept our condolences and earnest prayers for Strength, Support, Love and Peace during this time of bereavement. Please share your fun stories/experiences about Jeff Dawson. Say his name and keep his memory alive.

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There will be a Celebration of Life for Jeff Dawson at Omega Bar & Grill on 19 July 2020 @ 2PM. Unfortunately, Under The COVID-19 Phase III Guidelines, Darts are still prohibited so they will be no playing of darts at this gathering.
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With Deepest sympathy,
CVDA Board of Directors.

CVDA COVID-19 UPDATE (# 4) -6-12-2020

Good Afternoon All CVDA Members, Sponsors, and Tournament Directors. I hope all are doing well during our continued state of emergency dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic and the protests throughout the various cities in the Commonwealth.

Board of Directors met this weekend to discuss the way forward with Phase II Opening and some easement of restrictions. Just today now all Sponsors bars are now on Phase II. We discussed and looked at the Executive orders. Due to prohibitions from opening game areas, dance floors, and playground under Phase II we have no choice but to do the following:

1.) All League and CVDA activities continue to be suspended until further notice.

2. No sanction CVDA blind draws are permitted.

3. At the rate things are going, there’s a possibility we may not get back to normal play until Phase III.

4. We encourage All of our members to the extent you can, please continue to patronize and support all of our Sponsor Bars.

The President sent an email to the Virginia Department of Health to clarify if the rule of keeping game areas closed during phase II included the playing of Darts and Pool. He received a response indicating that Yes Darts and Pool areas have to remain closed during Phase II.

We will continue to monitor the situation and provide any updates as they become available. I know many of you are anxious to get back into the bars and start up the competitive dart playing. We the board understand but please understand this decision is to make sure we comply with the law and to make sure we don’t place any of our sponsors in a bad situation and also not to place our members in harm’s way.

Any questions/comments please reach out to any board member.

Thank you and continue to be safe.

Respectfully,

CVDA Board of Directors

Good Afternoon Fellow CVDA members, Sponsors, and Tournament Directors. We hope all are well and you are continuing to practice safe social distancing and enjoying time with your families. With the continued State of Emergency and the Stay at Home order by the Governor of Virginia. All League and CVDA Sanctioned activities still continued to be suspended. The board of Directors met and below are the decisions which were made.

Please keep in mind that all of these are subject to change as the government implements new rules/laws regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic.

1. Sadly the 42 Annual Dart Classic Tournament is canceled.
Reason: We are not certain we will be back to a new norm of social gathering in time enough to hold it. Postponement is not feasible due to several other tournaments that were postponed and rescheduled. Picking a date to avoid conflict with other events is impossible. We are unable to fundraise to raise monies required to host this event. Lastly, COVID-19 Pandemic is also affecting the businesses we solicit for donations and in good conscious cannot ask them for donations with all businesses being affected.

2. Our plan is to finish out the Winter season once we have the CDC and local government go-ahead for social gatherings. The caveat is…as long as our sponsors are up and running as well. In order to complete the 2020 Winter season and have time for another season this year, we would at the latest have to play week 10 NLT 21 & 22 July and then head into the playoffs. The next season would start as stated on the calendar of events in your Team packets.

3. Summer Season is canceled.

Please keep in mind that we didn’t make these decisions lightly and recognize all that is going on is beyond everyone’s control.

4. Please continue to support our Bar sponsor to the extent that You can. Continued prayers for all of you and your families. We will get through this crisis.

The CVDA Board of Directors will provide an update as soon as we have any further information. Thank you all for your understanding and consideration during these rough times. Look to the CVDA Website, Facebook page, and email for further updates. Questions/inquiries/suggestions please send to: bod@cvdadarts.com.

Continue to stay safe at home for those that are not essential and practice proper social distancing and hand sanitation.

DartConnect continues to be a viable option to keep your darting competitive skills up.

Kind regards,
CVDA Board of Directors

Good Afternoon Fellow CVDA members, Sponsors, and Tournament Directors. With the continued State of Emergency and the Stay at Home order by the Governor of Virginia. All League and CVDA Sanctioned activities continued to be suspended. The board of Directors is currently in discussions regarding the Winter Season, the upcoming Summer season as well as the 42 Annual Dart Classic.

Please keep in mind that every decision we will make is with You and Your family’s best interest and safety at the forefront. We welcome any feedback and suggestions You the membership may have regarding the current Winter Season or Summer season with regards to the way forward. Your suggestions will be taken into considerations as we determine our next steps. Please send feedback/suggestions to bod@cvdadarts.com

The CVDA Board of Directors will provide an update as soon as decisions have been made. Thank you all for your understanding and consideration during these rough times. Look to the CVDA Website, Facebook page and email for further updates.

Please stay safe, at Home for those that are not essential and practice proper social distancing and hand sanitation.

Have that Dart itch?…DartConnect is a way to keep your skills on point as you challenge Darters globally. Our President has played some games with people in the USA as well as other countries and accepting all challenges from any CVDA Member. not mentioning any names (Coughs)Kevin Hensley.

Respectfully,
Your CVDA Board of Directors

March 16, 2020

Due to the recent CDC’s latest guidance and the state mandate of gathering for the Coronavirus we, the CVDA Board of Directors, have made the difficult decision to suspend all CVDA related play for the next two weeks. The will not only pertain to league play, but also all blind draws and weekend events.

The Board will try to get the word out the best the we can by email, Facebook and posting on the webiste, but please make sure to tell all your players and anyone that you know that attends blind draws and weekend events.

The CVDA Board of Directors will revisit this at the end of next week to advise if further suspension needs to happen. Thank you all for your understanding and consideration during these rough times.

Please stay safe.

Elections for the Board of Directors were held at the Finals. The following positions were elected.

President – Rodrick Barrow
Vice-President – Robert Jayne
Secretary – Amber Cole
Treasurer – Terry Hackworth
League Director – Susan Linkous

Calling All CVDA Members. How would You Like to Win a set of Darts value up to $90 your Choice of Model, Brand & Weight?

CVDA Board have started a Memebership drive effective 01 Oct 2019-31 Dec 2019.

Here are the rules:

• You must be an Active CVDA Member in good standings to participate.Sign up a minimum of three new members to qualify for your first entries. Every new member recruited after your initial three gets you one additional entry per person.
• You and the individuals signed up get an entry into the drawing. (E.G. CVDA active Member Mr. FireBob recruits Ms. Tanya West, Ms. Jenny Shotzs & Mr. Tony 80s to join. Mr. FireBob would receive three entries into the drawing with Ms. Tanya West, Ms. Jenny Shotz & Mr. Tony 80s each receiving one entry into the Dart prize drawing.)
• If person was a previous CVDA member whose membership is not current and you get them to renew this qualifies for an entry into the drawing. (Must meet the minimum three rule)
• The person name who referred the new or renewing member must be on the Member’s Application.
• A minium of 40 new members are required for the drawing to take place. If 40 member aren’t signed up by 31 Dec 2019. We will roll the drawing to the next quarter.

Any questions don’t hesitate to ask any CVDA Board Members.

Thank You in advance for Your support in growing the CVDA. Good Luck!. Happy Recruiting!

Congratulations to the Gold, Silver and Bronze Teams who competed on Sunday 15 Dec 2019 at Chester Junction in league finals. Below are the results:

Gold Division
Winner- Ureduhm
Runner Bounty Hunters

Silver Division
Winner- Surprise
Runner Up- Money Shot

Bronze Division
Winner- Poison Tips
Runner Up- Sinister Tips

Thank You Sonny Chester Junction and his great staff for your hospitality and the delicious food. Sharyn Boyd You Rocked it!

Special Thanks to our CVDA Board Members for running another  smooth finals event.  Thanks to Vice President and CVDA Members for helping with set up and breakdown of the event site and transportation of the stanchions and dart boards.

Lastly and certainly not least… Thanks to all of the CVDA members and families who came out to show their support for the Teams/Players in the finals. It’s always great to know family and friends have your back.

With Grateful Appreciation and Thanks.

Rodrick Barrow,  President, Central Virginia Dart Association

It is with a sad heart to report the CVDA has lost another member. Today we lost fellow darter and friend Glenda Dodson.

On behalf of the CVDA we send our prayers and condolences to Glenda’s Family during this time of bereavement. May looking back in memories provide comfort today and with each tomorrow to come.

With deepest sympathy,
Rodrick Barrow, President CVDA