Bob Paltz
Posted by geodieJun 9
Name BOB PALTZ Age 48
Marital status: M
City: STRONGSVILLE, OHIO Occupation: SALES ENGINEER
Tell us about the beginning of your interest in darts.
I started throwing darts at a board propped on top of a refrigerator in my fraternity house in the mid-70′s. The back of the board was a baseball game. The love of the game has stuck with me ever since!
In which league(s) do you play? CDC – BRONZE
Which other family members play? My oldest daughter has her own darts. Over Labor Day weekend I helped my son-in-law mount the backboard/light I gave them a couple of years ago.
How far from home do you play? 7 MILES.
How many days per week do you engage in darts? One night per week, practice as I can several times a week.
What kind of darts do you use: weight/ brand? 23 g Gorilla Grip and 23 g Great White
What is the most annoying antic you see from other dart players? SCOREKEEPERS MOVING AROUND, LOUDMOUTHING, ETC.
Tell us about conflicts darts create in home or work life? No conflict. If potential for one exists, darts lose, sorry!
What goals in darts do you have? HAVE FUN.LIFE IS SHORT!
What has been your best moment in darts? While playing for the SSDL (South Suburbs Dart League) in the early1990′s, I threw a 12-dart Cricket game, and my first two darts were misses
What?s your advice to a newbie dart player? Start with the fundamentals, but establish your own style if necessary, but above all, be consistent!
What would make your league better and more fun? Can’t think of anything off the top of my head.
What does the sport need to help it grow/ improve its image? Get dartboard installed in recreation centers, promote youth leagues. As long as the game is played in bars, it will be perceived as a bar activity, not that there’s anything wrong with that.
How far would you travel to see national championship playoffs? As far as my TV
Which game would interest you most in a national championship: ( ) 301 ( )501( ) Cricket. I really don’t care, though I would be interested in how the big boys play Cricket
Should a national championship be best of ( ) 3 ( ) 5 ( ) 7 ( ) 11. I DON’T REALLY CARE ONE WAY OR ANOTHER
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