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The hot summer days are upon us, and that only means one thing! The ADA National Championship is just around the corner!
 In spite of a slow economy fueled by a gallon of gas at over four bucks a gallon over 100 Team and Express League teams have registered. We’re proud to bring the Championship back to the beautiful Wyndham Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida. Dates are August 6-10. For registered members who did not attend last year you are in for a treat. The Wyndham is a resort in the true sense of the word. Sixteen buildings host 1100 guest rooms on 45 acres surrounded by lagoons, fountains, gardens and swimming pools. Located on the popular intersection of International Drive and Sand Lake members will find dozens of night clubs, restaurants and gift shops within a ten minute walk. In fact just across the street is Friday’s another “hot spot” last year. They’ve added darts upstairs just for the ADA!
 If walking is not your thing, not to worry. The Wyndham has plenty of activities on property. The poolside Gatorville Lounge was party headquarters last year. In addition to darts in the lounge at their two pools you’ll enjoy billiards, table tennis and foosball (all outdoors). Back inside we’ll add a “Members Lounge” next to the Championship area. Table games; cards, chess, checkers and more will help you “widdle away" time between matches.
 The National Championships is a “gotta be there” event, especially now that the Wyndham Orlando Resort is the home venue. Just the room rate itself is worth the trip and the ADA rate is extended for as long as members wish to stay, not just the duration of the events. Last year many ADA members turned the trip into a family vacation. After all the world’s largest theme parks are just down the street! That aside there’s plenty for the family to do in Orlando before or after the Championship.
We shifted the Professional Darts Championship from New Orleans to Orlando and it takes place on Wednesday (6th). This singles event is open to ADA Certified Pros only where they will compete to determine the new men’s & women’s Professional Darts Champions. A Pro/Am event follows.
The Opening Day Thursday is always exciting with the recognition of the “Top Seed” members and the “Let the Games Begin” buzz of the crowd.
The ADA National Championship offers eight categories of English steel tip and Electronic soft tip competition. Team League and Express League events members will compete in Mixed Triples, Men’s & Women’s Doubles, Men’s & Women’s Singles and the popular Draw Doubles.
The Military Cup Challenge returns for the eighth year. Sponsored by Budweiser it is the Armed Forces only darts championship. Held on Thursday all active, reserve/guard and retired military are eligible. This event determines which branch of the military has the best darters.
Everywhere you look, during the days of the Championship, darts rules. When the ADA “invades” Orlando, we’ll make a splash in more ways than one and that creates a lot of good times.
It’s no wonder that many ADA members consider the National Championships not just the means to determine who the Top Seeds and Champions will be, but also the social event of the season. Many strong and lasting friendships have been forged at this annual get together.
So, it won’t be long now! We are very close to completing the qualifying of registered teams. Between now and August check here for updates.
The allure of a stay in the shimmering Florida sun while anticipating the good-times, camaraderie and competition that comes with the ADA National Championships is just around the corner. See you there!
National Championship information: www.adadarters.com/series/2008/nc/index.html
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