Monday, August 13, 2006 3:49 PM
Name: Anne Kramer
Age: 41
Marital Status: Married
City: Laguna Niguel, CA
Occupation: Dental Insurance Quality Management
Tell us about the beginning of your interest in darts.
One of my 6 brothers joined a league and I became his practice guinea pig. After that, all the other brothers and friends joined in and it became a nightly ritual. Three years later, I met JK and the rest is history.
In which league(s) do you play?
I am not able to play in any leagues due to the driving distance.
Which other family members play?
Hubby, of course, and sometimes our daughter and her fiancé.
How far from home do you play?
When we do go out locally, it is about a 40 mile drive on the freeway. We travel to tournaments when we can in CA, AZ, and NV….anything further gets too expensive for us in cost vs. payouts.
How many days per week do you play or engage in darts?
Practice everyday…or at least try to. We do not get out much to play.
What kind of darts do you use: weight/ brand?
For 20 years I used hubby’s signature Hammerheads, however, this year we came across the Unicorn Barry Twomlows and while he has a custom set from Unicorn based on the Golden Twomlows, mine are the regular tungsten ones….I love the grip. 24g for me.
What is the most annoying antic you see from other dart players?
I despise any male player that thinks he is above whoever he may get drawn with in an LOD and most especially if the partner drawn is a lady. My opinion is if you aren’t Phil Taylor, then you have no reason to complain….even though I think Phil would have too much class to complain.
Who are/is your favorite player(s) ?
Okay, if I do not say John Kramer, I would be in big, big trouble!
And without a doubt, from personal experience, the late great Nicky Virachkul. That Paul Lim fellow is a pretty awesome gent too.
Tell us about conflicts darts create in home or work life?
Blasphemy! On the contrary, work creates a problem in the dart life.
What goals in darts do you have?
Honestly, I just like to play and am happy with whatever I achieve. Its tough living with someone who has had the success JK has had. Kinda hard to top that, so why bother.
What has been your best moment in darts?
Probably during the short time JK and I were separated. I moved to another state and was playing 7 days a week. By mid-year I was in the top 10 for the national rankings and it really opened JK’s eyes that I really could play this darn game.
What’s your advice to a newbie dart player?
Never let the success of anyone else demean your achievements, always remember that we all started somewhere and did not magically become great overnight. So do not expect to become great overnight either!
What would make your league better and more fun?
More participation and people that cared enough to devote the effort required for success.
What does the sport need to help it grow/ improve its image?
It needs a “for profit” organization in order for the players to become “for profit” players. Without the mindset for big money and marketing, the game will eventually stagnate and not go any further than it has. Actually, I think it has stagnated.
How far would you travel to see national championship playoffs?
However far it would take for me to play in it.
Which game would interest you most in a national championship?
( )301 (x)501 ( )Cricket ( ) Other ( ) Combination
Should a national championship be best of?
( )3 ( )5 ( ) 7 (x) 11
