Greater Omaha Leagues

The Plattsmouth VFW has become one of the new hot spots for local dart tournaments, starting a monthly tournament series in February. Each month the VFW, with help from player representative Sonny Seyler, is offering players a different style of tournament to help grow participation in the sport. The Plattsmouth VFW sponsors each of these events by adding $150.00 to the prize fund.

It's first event in February was a 5.0 Capped Doubles tournament. They followed that event with a 7.0 Capped Mixed Trips tournament, in which each team had to consist of at least one member of each gender. Continuing with their tournament series, on Saturday April 26th, 2014 they will be offering a Luck of the Draw dart tournament. This tournament, as always, will be open to all players regardless of experience, skill or league affiliation.

Many players may be familiar with the Plattsmouth VFW from their highly successful annual Night Before Thanksgiving Luck of the Draw dart tournament, which they have been doing for over a decade. The Thanksgiving tournament has been known for bringing in 60+ players each and every year from all over the metro area and the VFW wanted to give back to those players who have supported them for so long. The 2014 Plattsmouth VFW monthly tournament series was their answer.

April 26th Luck of the Draw
$5.00/player entry
Signup 1:30pm, Shoot 2pm

Players earn Double Points in the 2014 Greater Omaha Ultimate Qualifier Series.

Plattsmouth VFW and Greater Omaha Leagues hope to see everyone come out to participate on Saturday April 26th and in the months that follow.

It's that time again. The Spring 2014 Greater Omaha Dart and Pool Leagues are now forming. Start contacting your friends and getting your teams put together.

This season for darts we have:

Sunday 4pm PN Remote Doubles Cricket EQ
Monday 7pm PN National Remote Masters Doubles CR/501
Monday 7:30pm Remote Doubles CR/501 EQ
Wednesday 7:30pm Cass County Travel Trios Cricket EQ
Thursday 7:30pm Remote Team Cricket EQ

For pool we have:

Sunday 4pm Omaha Team 8-Ball
Tuesday 7:30pm Omaha Doubles 8-Ball

All of these leagues will begin the first week of March, with signup deadlines at the end of February. Remember the more leagues you participate in, the more Promo-Nation and Ultimate Qualifier points you receive. On top of that, the money added to the Ultimate Qualifier finale is controlled by the number of league teams we have each season, so the more teams we have...the more money is added to the Ultimate Qualifier Finale.

As always, if you have any questions, please email steve@gamesales.com or call (402) 350-4125.

Donnie Nippert                                            4.50
Luke Saltzman, Lincoln                                4.37
Steve Garrean Jr., Plattsmouth                   3.92
Clark Bierle                                                  3.91
Wes Babcock                                              3.90
Ken Rayfield                                                3.87
Bill Lowther                                                 3.70
Anthony Croker, Bellevue                            3.67
Donnie McConnell                                       3.67
Josh Kenney                                                3.60
Gary Stratton, Lincoln                                 3.59
Jason Gressman                                           3.57
Steve Smith, Lincoln                                    3.55
Bobby Lewis                                               3.52
Marlo Roth, Lincoln                                    3.51
Steve Robino                                               3.50
Ken Quade, Plattsmouth                              3.48
Ross Murcek                                               3.48
Larry Runge                                                 3.47
Willie Hellman                                              3.44
Steve Circo                                                  3.44
Rob Demey                                                 3.43
Jeff Brindley, Fremont                                 3.42
Alan Shiers, Lincoln                                     3.41
Andre Tworek, Lincoln                                3.41
Bill Lawrence, Lincoln                                 3.32
Glenn Henry, Lincoln                                   3.30
Brandon Neal                                               3.30
Ricky Molczyk, Bellevue                              3.30
Shawn Lee                                                   3.30
Ryan Dehning, Lincoln                                 3.29
Leo Dobash                                                 3.29
Mike Kluver                                                 3.28
Andy Bowen                                                3.25
Robert Cannon                                            3.25
Wade Tannahill                                            3.20
Barrett Hoffman                                           3.19
Allen Newman, Hastings                              3.18
Zach Steiner , Papillion                                3.15
Ben Osborne                                               3.15
Brad Mortensen                                           3.15
Tim Steinspring                                            3.14
Chris “Whitey” Smith, Plattsmouth              3.12
Ron “RT” Taylor                                          3.12
Joe Strazdas                                                3.11
Kyle Petersen                                               3.10
George Collins                                             3.10
David Plott, Lincoln                                     3.10
Kevin Spracklin                                            3.10
Scott Wemke, Lincoln                                 3.10
Tom Kirkman                                              3.09
Dogg Perry                                                  3.08
Mark Goodrich, Lincoln                              3.08
Todd Gammel                                             3.07
Justin Craig, Murdock                                  3.06
Dave Bernal                                                 3.05
Tim Frentz, Lincoln                                     3.04
Darnell Davis                                               3.02
Doug Althouse, Lincoln                               3.02
Chad Brown, Lincoln                                 3.01
Jim Fox, Lincoln                                          3.01
Chris Crecelius, Hastings                             3.01
Al Knudtson                                                3.00
Mike Gilles                                                  3.00
Donnie Holden                                             3.00
Jeff Neibur                                                   3.00
Will Reed                                                    3.00
Mike Ramaciotti                                           3.00
Ben Faltys, Lincoln                                      2.99
Dave Russell, Lincoln                                  2.99
Pat Davis, Hastings                                     2.99
Shaun Christiansen, Plattsmouth                  2.97
Kevin Albracht                                             2.97
Stephen Myers                                             2.97
Bob Kunath, Lincoln                                    2.96
Tyler Saul, Hastings                                    2.96
Dave Rock                                                  2.96
Dennis Payne, Lincoln                                 2.96
Jim Burkhardt, Lincoln                                 2.94
Steve Stutzman                                            2.94
CJ Madsen, Lincoln                                     2.94
Tae Thomas                                                2.93
Joe Pierce                                                    2.93
Mark Oeltjen, Hastings                                2.93
Shawn Robinson                                          2.92
Kevin Klein, Lincoln                                    2.92
Jason Demey                                               2.91
Ray Todorovich                                          2.91
Tim Bird                                                      2.91
Clint Roberts, Lincoln                                  2.91
Ryan David Grow, Lincoln                          2.91
Chad Jones                                                  2.90
Kenny Robinson                                          2.90
Kurt Krajicek                                               2.90
Andy Graham, Lincoln                                 2.90
Dan Anderson                                              2.89
Chaz Philpot, Lincoln                                  2.89
Robert Firchow, Lincoln                              2.89
Bubba True                                                  2.88
Greg Sanders                                               2.88
Ray Hanners, Kearney                                 2.88
Terry Blakey                                                2.86
Frank Turek, Lincoln                                   2.85
Brian Dale                                                    2.84
Ryan Sheldon, Kearney                                2.84
Chad Davis, Lincoln                                    2.83
Ike Kyles                                                     2.82
James Gugelman, Kearney                           2.82
Robert Brown                                              2.82
Sonny Seyler, Plattsmouth                           2.80
Bruce Golden                                              2.80
Jared Evert, Lincoln                                     2.80

The Bullshooter Nebraska Regional is one of the major tournaments that passes through our area each year. With every year, hundreds of dart players participate in the variety of events and this upcoming year looks to be no different. The date for this year's event is February 28th - March 2nd, 2014.

Regardless of what type of event you are looking to compete in, the Bullshooter Nebraska Regional has you covered. It all begins with the Friday night Luck of the Draw tournament, which features $500 added to the pot!

Saturday's events feature Women's Doubles 301, Men's Doubles 501, Pro Men's Doubles 501, Mixed Trips, Men's Cricket Doubles, Pro/Am Cricket Doubles & Women's Singles. Sunday features Women's Doubles Combo, Men's Cricket Singles, Pro Cricket Singles (13" target) and Mixed Cricket Doubles.

Registration is $20 per player per event. We urge our players to participate and come out in full force. Represent Greater Omaha Leagues with respect and have a ton of fun playing darts against hundreds of dart players from all over the Midwest. If you have any questions about the event, email steve@gamesales.com.

Greater Omaha Leagues: When did you start playing darts and who/what got you into the sport?

Sonny Seyler: “I started 16 years ago. Got started by just hanging out in the bar and some buddy’s asked me to join a league.”

Greater Omaha Leagues: What keeps you involved in the dart leagues after so many years?

Sonny Seyler: “I stay involved for the friends and new faces that you see and meet…plus I like to win when I can.”

Greater Omaha Leagues: What is the most fun team that you have been on?

Sonny Seyler: “The most fun team would have to be back in the day with my buddy Joe Algya and my dad. Everyone was out to have a good time and it didn’t matter if we won or lost.”

Greater Omaha Leagues: What was the best team you were ever on?

Sonny Seyler: “The best team ever is hard to say, there have been a lot of them. They were all the best in their own way.”

Greater Omaha Leagues: What is your best dart-related memory?
 
Sonny Seyler: “I have several memories, but I would have to say
when you go to a tournament and beat the best guy in the place.”

Greater Omaha Leagues: What are your biggest achievements thus far in your dart career?
 
Sonny Seyler: “My biggest achievement would be getting where I
am at now, a 2.8 MPR and holding it…never going down or up, just being able to throw the same is great.”

Greater Omaha Leagues: Who do you feel is a much better player than their average indicates?

Sonny Seyler: “There are a lot of players that have it in them to shoot better than they do; they just need more practice.”

Greater Omaha Leagues: Who would you consider to be the best player you’ve ever played with or against? Explain.

Sonny Seyler: “Wow. The best player I’ve played against is hard, since there’s been a few…lately I would have to say Steve Garrean Jr. or Donnie Nippert. Those two stick out in my head right now.”

Greater Omaha Leagues: If you could change anything about the local dart leagues, what would it be?

Sonny Seyler: “The only thing I would change about the leagues is to find a way to attract more players and keep the number of teams higher, so you play different people all of the time.”

Greater Omaha Leagues: Would you recommend our leagues to players? Why or why not?
 
Sonny Seyler: “I would recommend our leagues, they are fun. You
go different places if you want to and pay back is better than other
leagues’.”

Greater Omaha Leagues: Who would you like to see us feature in a future interview?
 
Sonny Seyler: “I would like you to interview everyone. They will all have a different option and thought about the game.”

Greater Omaha Leagues: When did you start playing darts and who/what got you into the sport?

Shaun Christiansen: “I started throwing for fun with my brother when I was 10, when we went to dinner at bar & grills.”

Greater Omaha Leagues: What keeps you involved in the dart leagues?

Shaun Christiansen: “I have only played in league since the start of the last winter league; not quite a year, but I keep throwing, because I like the competition and meet new people in the travel leagues.”

Greater Omaha Leagues: What is
the most fun team that you have been on?

Shaun Christiansen: “Cigar Factory ‘BeBe’s Kids’ with Matt Winters and Guy Scrivner.”

Greater Omaha Leagues: What is your best dart-related memory?

Shaun Christiansen: “Thus far I would have to say throwing my first white horse.”

Greater Omaha Leagues: What are your biggest achievements thus far in your dart career?

Shaun Christiansen: “Winning the Stoli’s 10.0 Team Tournament and earning the Cass County Dart league Very Improved Player Award.”

Greater Omaha Leagues: Who do you feel is a much better player than their average indicates?

Shaun Christiansen: “Steve Garrean Jr.”

Greater Omaha Leagues: Who would you consider to be the best player you’ve ever played with or against? Explain.

Shaun Christiansen: “Ken Rayfield. He is very accurate and there isn’t too many times that he misses what he is going for.”

Greater Omaha Leagues: If you could change anything about the local dart leagues, what would it be?

Shaun Christiansen: “More games and no equalizer.”

Greater Omaha Leagues: Would you recommend our leagues to players? Why or why not?

Shaun Christiansen: “Yes I would, because it’s good fun with good people.”

Greater Omaha Leagues: Who would you like to see us feature in a future interview?

Shaun Christiansen: “Mr. Ken Rayfield.”

Greater Omaha Leagues: When did you start playing darts and who/what got you into the sport?

Jason Gressman: "I threw my first dart in 1995 after going to a bar that sponsored us for a slow-pitch softball league. My roommate bought a dart board for our house the following week. I threw my first league in 1996 after I stumbled across my first LOD tournament and drew a good partner. We won that tournament, and he asked me to start throwing league with him."

Greater Omaha Leagues have been enjoying a steady growth as the word of our benefits to the players has spread. We have not only grown in our player participation, but also in the leagues we have been able to offer.

In case you were unaware of what Greater Omaha Leagues offer to players:
1. 100% payback (No administrative fees deducted)
2. Less Expensive Games (501 is .25 and remote cricket is .50)
3. League Champion Embroidered Polo Shirts
4. NDA (National Dart Association) Sanctioning...Play Team Dart in Vegas!
5. Promo-Nation Rewards Program - Earn points just for playing leagues and tournaments, spend them at an online shopping mall on thousands of items.
6. Ultimate Qualifier Series - For each player that signs up for a league, Greater Omaha Leagues adds $3 into a tournament pot. Players receive points for playing in leagues and tournaments and at the end of each year, the Top 40 point earners are eligible to play for that prize money!
7. National Remote Dart Leagues - We have teamed with Promo-Nation operators to offer National Remote Dart Leagues.
8. Player Appreciation Tournaments - Occasionally we will hold player appreciation tournaments where the machines are set on half price darts!
9. Less expense to bar owners - Our sponsor fees are some of the least expensive in the area...this helps your favorite bar be able to sponsor more teams with less of an impact on their bottom line.

On top of all of this, we are constantly developing and working on more ways to make our leagues more beneficial to the person that matters most...the players. This truly is an exciting time to be a part of Greater Omaha Leagues and we appreciate those of you who continue to support us.

Now on to our Summer League Championship Teams:


Sunday Remote Doubles CR - Plattsmouth VFW "It's Cooler Here"
Sunday Fremont Team CR/501 - Tin Lizzy's Tavern "Hot Sundae"
Monday Remote Doubles CR/501 - Fire Barn L St "That Damn Good"
Tuesday Cass Co. Trios CR - Cigar Factory "Happy Happy Happy"
Wednesday Cass Co. Coed Doubles - Plattsmouth VFW "Hakuna Matata"
Thursday Remote Team CR - Cigar Factory "Menace II Society"

We can't wait to see how the chips will fall for our Fall 2013 campaign. All we can know for certain is that there will be some great darts thrown and tons of fun had by all involved.

The deadline for the Greater Omaha Leagues Fall session is September 23rd, so if you haven't already...get your team signed up.

Sunday 4pm National Remote CR Doubles EQ (Begins Oct 6th)
Monday 7:30pm Remote Doubles 501/CR EQ (Begins Sep 30th)
Monday 7pm National Remote Doubles 501/CR OPEN (Begins Oct 7th)
Thursday 7:30pm Remote Team CR EQ (Begins Oct 3rd)

You can signup online at www.greateromahaleagues.com, via Facebook @ Greater Omaha Leagues, Email steve@gamesales.com or call Steve (402) 350-4125.

Stoli's 10.0 Team tournament went off without a hitch and was hugely successful. Thirteen teams from all around the Omaha Metro, including teams from Plattsmouth and Fremont made the trip to try their luck in the tournament that featured 250% payout.

Kyle Omara, the owner of Stoli's made the event even better when he went to Outback Steakhouse and picked up 50 pounds of chicken strips and wings to give the players something to eat while they were shooting.

When the tournament was first announced, there were a few questions and even jeers about the fact that it was both capped (10.0) and equalized, but many players said that they thought it made the tournament even more competitive.

Here is the results of the tournament:
Tournament Champions ($350.00): "King's Crew" - Shaun Christiansen, Chris "Whitey" Smith, Rod "Wiz" Camden & Lewis Hendrickson

2nd Place ($200.00): "She's The Pimp" - JT Trout, Tenaha Patterson, Jordan Valenti & Dana Post.

3rd Place ($100.00): "Suspended" - Rock Petersen, Paula Petersen, Rick Molczyk & Krissy Andersen

4th Place: "I Stole This Team" - Steve Garrean Jr., Steve Garrean Sr., Aaron Halagarda & Rodney Ketchum

5th/6th: "Misfits" - Ken Rayfield, Rachel Rayfield, Mario Laboy & Frankie Winters

5th/6th: "Big Doggs" - Rudy Smith, Ike Kyles, Melvin Hollingsworth & Terrence Geter

Most Valuable Player (Shooting Over Average): Dana Post

The talk of the tournament was the lights out performance all day long by Dana Post, who represented the "She's the Pimp" team. Interestingly enough, it was Post, coming in as a 2.1, that was smacking around the competition...finishing the tournament with an impressive 2.8 for the day.

Stoli's will be hosting more tournaments in the near future, but next up is The O Bar's Pre-Register Doubles Cricket Equalizer tournament on September 8th. There is no cap on that tournament and registration must be made by September 2nd, 2013.

The Summer of 2013 has definitely been heating up with some great dart tournaments and The O Bar in Omaha, Nebraska does not want to be left behind in all the fun.

On Sunday September 8th, 2013 The O Bar is hosting a pre-register Doubles Cricket Equalizer tournament. Entry will be $10/team with $10/team being added to the pot on top of entry...so that means a 200% payout for the event! Registration is due by September 2nd, 2013...team spots are limited so make sure that you get your registration done early. Check-in for the event will be at 2pm with the shoot time scheduled for 2:30pm.

This event will also be part of the Greater Omaha Leagues $1,000+ Ultimate Qualifier Series, so participants will be helping themselves climb up the Qualifier rankings as well. Every dart player is welcome to attend, regardless of league affiliation. We will use league stat