{"id":5801,"date":"2018-09-10T15:53:37","date_gmt":"2018-09-10T15:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dartoidsworld.net\/2018\/09\/column-hr240-free-advice-for-the-bdo-ado-and-local-leagues\/"},"modified":"2024-02-14T22:22:45","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T22:22:45","slug":"column-hr240-free-advice-for-the-bdo-ado-and-local-leagues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dartoidsworld.net\/2018\/09\/column-hr240-free-advice-for-the-bdo-ado-and-local-leagues\/","title":{"rendered":"Column #HR240 FREE ADVICE for the BDO, ADO and local leagues"},"content":{"rendered":"

Monday, September 10, 2018
\n<\/strong> Column HR240<\/strong>
\nFREE ADVICE for the BDO, ADO and local leagues<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, \u2018tis been awhile since we last had the chance to visit and chat about darts, particularly things about which only the Old Dart Coach has interest…<\/p>\n

The British Darts Organization has removed the final vestige of its claim to world darting dominance. The decision, inevitable as the sun rising in the east and setting in the west (most days), is that PDC players are now welcome at all BDO tournaments while BDO players may dip their toes in chilly PDC waters.<\/p>\n

Most believe this action was to allow BDO women the opportunity to qualify for the PDC World Championships. One BDO critic wrote, \u201cThey (the ladies) who could have gone (would have) regardless – as what could the BDO do, ban them from TV events they don’t actually have anyway?\u201d<\/p>\n

In life and sport there are undisputable true facts. \u201cYou can\u2019t unring a bell.\u201d \u201cYou can\u2019t put toothpaste back in the tube.\u201d \u201cYou can\u2019t roller skate in a buffalo heard.\u201d<\/p>\n

BUT you can<\/em> refill a pint lager of beer. Fortunately. All dart players can breathe a sigh of relief and give thanks to the tungsten God\u2026\u2026 wherever she resides.<\/p>\n

The ODC was musing recently\u2026<\/p>\n

(Editor’s note<\/u>: before the ODC was the ODC others viewed this \u201cmusing\u201d condition in a \u201cWTF\u201d manner \u2013 in fact some still do).<\/p>\n

Undisputable true facts notwithstanding, dart organizations often do<\/em> try to \u201cunring the bell.\u201d Playing \u201cwhat if\u201d or repeating past decisions do nothing but feed egos that are often bloated like the Goodyear Blimp 99% of the time – and achieve no positive results.<\/p>\n

In 1992, the BDO banned \u201cthe rebel players\u201d and formed their own organization – the World Darts Council). The \u201crebels\u201d were barred from playing in county darts (then a really big deal). The BDO even threatened to ban any player who participated in exhibition events with WDC players.<\/p>\n

The dastardly \u201crebel\u201d players fired back with a lawsuit. The BDO\u2019s crotchety public face proudly defended their position as what was best for darts. In truth, it served a personal interest \u2013 protecting the BDO fiefdom. When the American Darts Organization board told the fledging \u201cmachine dart industry\u201d to \u201cbugger off\u201d they were also for protecting their personal kingdom. It was done. The results are in\u2026<\/p>\n

The resulting carnage cannot be changed. The bell can\u2019t be unrung. Move on. The results in both cases were disastrous. The BDO and the ADO were devoured faster than the ODC woofs a Famous Star Burger from Carl\u2019s Jr. (Although there\u2019s always another Famous Star Burger.)<\/p>\n

Too often those who are chosen to run darting entities are unqualified from the standpoint of background or abilities. In their personal lives they\u2019re often successful in their chosen fields or appear to be, which fools people. Running an organization, any organization, is challenging requiring devotion with a large helping of the ability to lead. It also helps if \u201cleaders\u201d don\u2019t make the mistake of doing what has been tried and failed in the past. In all fairness, what worked yesterday probably won\u2019t work today.<\/p>\n

As Rajeev Suri is quoted as saying, \u201cDon\u2019t hold onto the past; it won\u2019t help you move forward. Dare to dream.\u201d Rajeev Suri is the Singaporean Indian CEO of Nokia. Richard Branson says, \u201cMy attitude has always been, if you fall on your face at least you\u2019re moving forward. All you have to do is get up and try again.\u201d<\/p>\n

The PDC became financially relevant when they brought in a person -Barry Hearn \u2013 who probably had only a passing interest in darts. What he did know was how to run an organization and, more importantly, how to surround himself with people of proven ability. The PDC could have rested at most any point and merely raked in the money. They didn\u2019t, and to this day continue to develop new events while expanding their reach.<\/p>\n

In 2019, the PDC will offer almost 200 individual events. The Premier League expands to 17 nights. The European Tour visits Germany, the Netherlands, Gibraltar, Austria and Denmark. There will be 30 Players Championships for those with tour cards. They\u2019ll announce later this year the calendar for World Series of Dart events.<\/p>\n

One of the biggest changes has been made to the Coral UK Open. The prize fund has been boosted to \u00a3450,000 with the winner taking home \u00a3100,000. The qualifiers for card holders have been eliminated – all 126 card holders will be in the tournament with the top 96 in the Order of Merit getting a bye in the first round, assured of \u00a31,000 paycheck.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s always fun to offer advice to both the BDO and the ADO as they couldn\u2019t give a \u201cSweet Fanny Adams.\u201d Here\u2019s goes\u2026<\/p>\n

The BDO should – right now – sell, barter or give away their organization to the PDC. Could this happen? If history is any indication, it\u2019s a possibility\u2026<\/p>\n

In 1626, the Fugarwe Indians allowed the Dutch to use Manhattan Island in exchange for \u201ciron kettles, axes, knives and cloth.\u201d It turned out that the Fugarwe\u2019s didn\u2019t own the land, so they sold the Dutch nothing. The BDO is in a similar situation to the Fugarwe.<\/p>\n

For the ADO, they need to sell or share the organization with someone who knows how to find sponsorship, letting them to keep 50% of what they bring in. Then, they need to introduce programs that mirror effective machine darts programs. Need a hint? Get your own dart board that makes scoring and finishing easier. As golfing great Jack Nicklaus has said of the diminished popularly golf, \u201cIt\u2019s too hard. Make it easier. More fun.\u201d<\/p>\n

As these suggestions are free – and probably worth as much \u2013 below is something for local leagues where the \u201cwhine\u201d too often is, \u201cI didn\u2019t have time to read the results.\u201d<\/p>\n

The ODC had a pal many years ago in Northern California who took over running a league. There were with three divisions – 2 \u201cA\u201d and 2 \u201cB\u201d and a \u201cC\u201d – at 6 venues. To keep interest the result sheet included the following week\u2019s schedule with odds on each game, much like NFL.<\/p>\n

\u201cTake the Hooters 7-6 over Barking Spiders.\u201d For lower ranked teams, even with a loss they could claim \u201cwe beat the spread.\u201d<\/p>\n

With Burt Reynolds passing on the ODC realized that he\u2019s the only 60s and70s, sex symbol left\u2026<\/p>\n

An elderly darting couple were taking advantage of the Early Bird Special for dinner. The kindly wife grabbed her husband\u2019s sleeve and said\u2026<\/p>\n

\u201cI just cut a silent fart. What should I do?<\/p>\n

\u201cChange the battery\u2019s in your hearing aid.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stay thirsty my friends.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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