The Western Maryland Dart Association is the largest organized steel-tip dart league in the Frederick, MD USA area. We have been running continuously for over 40 years. Our 400+ members participate in multiple divisions, on dozens of teams, sponsored by many of the Frederick area's bars and restaurants. Our primary goal is to provide a fun, challenging and rewarding darting experience for all our members. In WMDA, excellence and good sportsmanship are required. We stress individuality of each participant, and comaraderie among all WMDA members.

We have 3 seperate seasons. Fall, Spring, and Summer. These seasons play year-round so you can always get a team together no matter what time of the year it is.

Don't think you're good enough to play league darts? You don't have to be an expert! We have separate divisions for players of all skill levels, from beginners to experts. In the WMDA, everyone can play and anyone can win.

Think it might be too expensive? Steel tip darts is by far one of the most inexpensive leagues to play in. Pool, Bowling, even soft tip darts average anywhere from $15-25 a week to play, and that doesn't include other costs. Depending on how many players you have on a team at MOST our dues cost a player on average $2.50 a week per season. Yes---$2.50 a week!

Interested? Want more information? Contact us and we'll help you get on your way to playing league darts. After all, that is what the WMDA is all about—playing darts and having fun doing it.

Are you a bar owner or manager looking for more information on league darts? Click here to download our 'What's in it for me' brochure.

For more information, email us at wmda01@gmail.com.

REMINDER of Rules - Feb 5, 2024 - Diane Zepp
1.1.6 Conduct

1.1.6.1 General

As a team captain, you are responsible for the overall conduct of your team and its members. Violence of any sort will not be tolerated. Anyone who initiates any sort of physical contact will be automatically suspended from league play until determined by the Board of Directors. Threat of harm is considered assault and can be dealt with as harshly. Throwing objects, poor sportsmanship, poor conduct, bad language, and intimidating, verbal abuse will not be tolerated and will be dealt with on a case by case basis by the board. Continued violations of these policies could result in probation and/or suspension from the league. Destruction of property will not be tolerated. Any willful destruction of property by a WMDA player towards a bar could result in that player being responsible for repair and/or replacement of any damaged property at the cost of the WMDA player as well as possible probation and/or suspension from the league. If you as a player or captain witness any of these infractions by anyone please notify the board by email, written or verbal complaint so the board can address the situation and take action. Reports shall include: time and date of occurrence, first and last name of persons involved, as well as any other witnesses (optional) and a detailed account of the occurrence. Any person or persons who come forth can receive complete anonymity if they so choose.


1.1.6.2 Disciplinary Meetings

Members involved in any sort of altercation or violation of the conduct guideline 1.1.6.1 will be allowed to present or defend their actions and/or charges at either a special or regular meeting of the board of directors. After hearing all parties associated with the infraction, determination of disciplinary action will be voted upon by the board of directors.



1.1.6.3 Penalties and Enforcement

Any team captain who fails to meet the responsibilities and expectations of a team captain may be prohibited from holding a team captaincy at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors. Examples of captains’ irresponsibility include, but are not limited to:

- Repeated failure to collect and pay league fees in a timely manner

- Repeated failure to submit league paperwork (rosters, score sheets, etc) in a timely manner

- Wanton disregard for league etiquette, courtesy and sportsmanship

Spring 2024 Season - Week 6 - Jan 21, 2024 - Diane Zepp
Spring 2024 Season for Wednesday, 2/28:

Last day to submit FINAL Rosters

Week #6 Matchups

D1
QK Shooters @ Dodgy Darters
Top Guns @ Yahoos
Bulls Deep @ Wire We Here
Upper Deck has a BYE

D2
Talk Darty to Me @ Tons of Bulls
Raging Bulls @ Originals
Wednesday Night Specials @ Sportn Woodies
The Dreaded 26s @ Double Bull Out

D3
House of Payne @ Scoring Eagles
Backsheet Boys @ Phoenix Rising
Bull Blasters @ Hot n Spicy
Sloppers has a BYE

D4
Oops I Darted @ The Craz
Chuckers @ Red Eye Xpress
Riverside @ Dart Dodgers
Agave @ Sharpshooters

Team Dues are NOW past due. If you have not paid them, please reach out to wmda01@gmail.com.

LAST DAY to add/remove players for your Final Roster.

MD State All Star Team - Jan 19, 2024 - Diane Zepp
This Saturday is the big day for MD State Dart League Championship at Triple Nines in Elkridge, MD.

Your WMDA team consists of the following players this year:
Mark Daly, Chris Axline, Joe Lewis, Matt Whitmer, Justin Greenwood, Lisa Massengill, Anita Lyons and Diane Zepp with Ronda Daly as our non-shooting captain.

If you are attending, please remember that the outdoor market will be happening in the parking lot of Triple Nines in the morning. You may need to park in the back or even at the church next door as parking gets really crazy. Just a heads up!

Everyone shoot well and bring the trophy back for a 2nd year in a row!

Picture of WMDA 1st Place WINNING Team with the trophy from 2023 can be seen on our Facebook page. This trophy is currently on display in the Orioles Nest Dart Room.

LET US GO FOR A REPEAT WIN and keep the trophy where it is now.

WMDA paid the fees and provided a shirt to All Star Team participants. Will contribute some $ towards meal/drink per player.

Board Meeting - Dec 31, 2023 - Diane Zepp
Our next Board Meeting is scheduled for Monday, 3/18. It will be via Zoom starting at 7:30pm.

Agenda and February 19 meeting minutes are attached.

Here is the link

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Spring 2024 Captains Meeting - Dec 31, 2023 - Diane Zepp
MANDATORY Captains Meeting

All Captains need to bring their tablets.

Wednesday, 1/17 @ 7pm
Orioles Nest

There will be a Luck of the Draw following this meeting.

If you do not have a team to play on, please stop by and introduce yourself and will try to help you.

Thank You - Nov 14, 2023 - Diane Zepp
Thanks to all players who attended our For The Cause Fundraiser back on October 7th. We were able to donate $1,406 to SHIP of Frederick County.

Thanks to Sandi Pleasant who went out and received support from the following businesses:

Edgeworks Knife and Supply
Dart socks (2 pair) and Dart coasters - Donated by Diane Zepp
Key City Tattoo
Mays Restaurant
Other Voices Theatre @The Performing Art Factory
Weinberg Center of Performing Arts
Sage Cakery
The Auto Spa
Adventure Park USA
Skate Frederick
Rockwell Brewery
Quartermaster Cigars
Escape This Frederick
Olde Towne Tavern
Warehouse Cinemas Frederick
Orioles Nest
Tattoo Alchemy
Cugino Forno Pizzeria
River & Trail Outfitters -
Carroll Valley Golf Club at Ski Liberty
Tree Trekkers
Adventure Park USA
Money - $20 from Daryll Hoffman
PDB Winery
Gigilli Mini Chainsaw
WADA - 2 WADA shirts value $15 for both
Cornhole board set - Donated by Monica Messner

Please help support all the above businesses as much as you can.

Thanks again for a wonderful event.

WMDA Board

Division Playoff Details - Nov 6, 2023 - Diane Zepp
Captains,

Please note that we have Division Playoffs happening after Thanksgiving this year. See details and rules below.

Quarter-Finals – November 29th
Division 1 -- 1st gets Bye, 7th @ 2nd, 6th @ 3rd, 5th @ 4th

Division 2 -- 8th @1st, 7th @ 2nd, 6th @ 3rd, 5th @ 4th

Division 4 -- 8th @ 1st, 7th @ 2nd, 6th @ 3rd, 5th @ 4th

Division 3 will be playing their last regular season matchup.

Semi-Finals – December 6th
Division 1, 2 & 4 – Lowest seed @ Highest seed; 2nd Lowest seed @ 2nd Highest seed

Division 3 – 4th @ 1st, 3rd @ 2nd

Championship – December 13th
All Divisions – Lowest remaining seed @ Highest remaining seed

Make certain that you get all your matches played in a timely manner. If you have any matches that still need to be rescheduled, you MUST do so prior to November 24th.

2.1.6 Playoff Eligibility To be eligible for the playoffs all seasons a player must shoot 50% of the minimum games available per player in the season. Minimum games per player per season is computed using the following formula and reported on the standings page of the WMDA website.
FORMULA: Minimum number of games available on the scoresheet divided by 8 players, times the # of weeks in the season Minimum games to be eligible (and season/division specific calculations) will be published with documentation at the Captain’s Meeting prior to each season.
The following terms are defined for clarity:
Match: The entirety of the night’s play; the total number of games played.
Game: One of up to three elements of a match for which up to 3 points are assigned.
Leg: A segment of each game played for which one point is assigned.
Turn: 3 darts thrown (if all are needed and/or count), darts scored, retrieved and player crosses back over the ochre (toe line).

2.4.5 Tied Match – Playoff Only In the event that a playoff match is tied at the completion of the standard format, a minimum of 4 team members will shoot a 1001 game straight in and double out. All players will shoot in order and take turns score keeping unless someone is available to keep score.

2.4.6 1001 – Shorthanded In the unlikely event that a 1001 game must be played AND a team has LESS than 4 people available to shoot (someone leaves early), that team will shoot short-handed and receive no score for those players who are short of the minimum of four (4) shooters.

If you have any questions, please contact me asap.

Thanks,
Diane Zepp
WMDA President/Secretary
240-367-6698 cell/text#

DDivision 1: None.
DDivision 2: None.
DDivision 3: None.
DDivision 4: None.

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