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 The Budweiser Pro Tours (BPT) and ADA Pro Challenges are rolling right along in their second month.
The BPT's are held on the last Wednesday of each month, while the ADA Pro Challenges can be any day of the week during the month. ADA Pros take on challengers in a doubles game of 501. There is no entry fee with prizes awarded throughout the evening.
Even though Pros are involved this event is not geared for the best darters. In fact, quite the opposite as this evening is a lot of fun mixed with great competitive darts.
Starting time is 8:00 PM and participants enter with the ADA management team selecting their partner through a draw doubles format. During the two hours of competition any of the teams that defeat the Pros qualify for the 10:00 PM playoff with two grand prizes awarded at the end.
Host locations change each month. Sponsorship of the program comes from the local Anheuser-Busch wholesaler. Unfortunately not all are currently involved in the program so check the “Upcoming Events” section of the ADA home page for the tavern in your market.
February Budweiser Pro Tour
South Burlington, VT
Location: Franny O's
ADA Pros: Lorne Langlais (21 PPDA) and Nelson Snide (19 PPDA)
Here we are already at the second Budweiser Pro Tour stop of the season for Region 1. On February 25th at Franny O’s in South Burlington, ADA pros Lorne Langlais and Nelson Snide were there to take on all challengers. As Franny himself could not be there because of prior commitments, his establishment was well represented by his employees and other patrons.
Just like the January shoot, Budweiser supplied us some very nice prizes for the event, including sets of darts, shirts, hats, and some Budweiser collectors steins.
The night kicked off with 12 challengers. The Vermont ADA Pro's went 2 full rounds (12 matches) and only losing 1.
Very good darts were thrown by all. Lorne Langlais had two 180’s and a high 117 out, and Nelson Snide threw a number of 140’s and also had a 100 out. The winning team of Randy and Steve chose the Steins for their grand prize in the first round of games. The runner up winners were Scotty and Joe and they won a set of darts for each of them. The night was a success and we are already looking forward to our March event taking place at Backstage Pub in Essex.
Thank You all who participated!
February Budweiser Pro Tour
Greely, CO
Location: Shorty's
ADA Pro's: Cody Vasquez (21.2903) & Rob Nelson (21.0319)
Next stop on the tour finds us in Greeley, Colorado at Shorty's Bar owned by Dave Aluise and Barb Solivais. Cody and Rob took on 12 teams and won all 12 matches! The night ended with Cody having 11 tons and Rob 8. A true "professionals" night. Budweiser supplied shirts, hooded sweatshirts and hats for the event. The Grand Prize winners of the night were Charles Alvarez and Mike Griffin.
A few employees from the local AB Wholesaler "plant" competed in the event as well. A fantastic turned out for the location as 50 people showed up at the Colorado Bud Pro tour! Watch the upcoming events box for the next tour spot!
ADA Pro Challenge
Kansas City, MO
Location: Sidepockets
ADA Pro: Jason Collins (28 PPDA)
The Bud Pro Tour takes a break as we move on to the ADA Pro Challenge in Kansas City, MO. The ADA Pro Challenge is similar to the BPT, with some minor adjustments on the local level.
Kansas City's Pro Challenge was held on Friday, February 27th at Sidepockets. ADA Pro Jason Collins took on 11 challengers and winning 10 of the 11. Jason hit one T80 and threw more than a few high tons. The Grand Prize winner of the night was Steve Gordey, who also threw a T80.
Watch out for Kansas City's next Challenge coming in March!
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