The St. Patrick's Tournament marks the turn of Spring's arrival, and also serves as a warmup for several large tournaments in NY. Normally held the Saturday after St Patrick's Day, it has it's own unique place being an all Cricket event!

Event #1 - AB or ABC Draw Cricket

The Match Format depends on if the Draw is AB or ABC...

AB Format

Double Elimination
Winner's Bracket is best 2/3.
Who starts is determined by Flip / Loser / Diddle
Match format is Race to 2, all STACKED CRICKET.
Winner of the Flip shoots first in Game 1.
Loser of Game 1 shoots first in Game 2.
Loser of Game 2 Diddles first to start Game 3.

Loser's Bracket is 1 game.
Flip to Diddle First, Winner gets to shoot first.

ABC Format

Double Elimination
Winner's AND Loser's Bracket is best 2/3.
Who starts is determined by Flip / Loser / Diddle
Match format is Race to 2, all STACKED CRICKET.
Winner of the Flip shoots first in Game 1.
Loser of Game 1 shoots first in Game 2.
Loser of Game 2 Diddles first to start Game 3.

Entry fee is $20, and includes your games
The hosting location has teh option to add to the pot.
A 50/50 drawing is held to add to the pot.
The Super Shot Pot is held if there is an Arachnid G3 Dartboard on site.

Event #2 Singles Hammer Cricket - Survivors Bracket

The Match Format is as follows...

Classified splits are created (A/B/ possibly C) based on number of entries.
Double Elimination.
Players are placed in 3 or 4 player groups among their split.
Starting position is determined by random draw.
Players will play 2 games of Hammer Cricket using the OPEN option, and add their scores on the match card
Top 2 players advance through to the next round, bottom 1 or 2 go into Loser's Bracket.
Match Format for Loser's Bracket is the same, 2 games of Hammer Cricket using the OPEN option.

Rules For The Final Match...

UPDATED 3/2/2024

The Final Match will consist of 3 QUEEN SEAT players and 1 KING SEAT player...

After the semi final match determining the remaining two winners bracket players, there will be an additional match played between those two players. The winner will earn the sole KING SEAT. The loser will occupy the third Queen Seat.

The final match in the losers bracket will determine the other two Queen Seat players for the final match.

If the King Seat player wins the match, the event is over.

If one of the Queen Seat players wins, and the King Seat places 2nd, they will play a 2 player match against the King Seat to determine the winner.

If two Queen Seat players finish 1st and 2nd, They will play a 3 player match against the King Seat to determine the winner. The third Queen Seat player is eliminated for finishing outside of the top 2 for the 2nd time during the event.

Entry fee is $15, and includes your games.

This tournament, like many ESD hosts, is done with an ABDraw format. The format relies on creating parity among teams by splitting the group into two pools based on ability. An effort is made to have a balance of players to make the bracket as equally competitive as possible. Teams are drawn, one player from each pool. This will prevent any Super Teams getting drawn together. Players new to the league will be placed in a pool based on whatever information is available. Bullshooter Live, ESD Dart Club, Gran Board, or previous league stats, tournament performances, and general assessment of ability can be used to determine pool assignment.

By Pre-Registering, you accept that your pool assignment is based on the information we have, and is done in a fair manner. Every effort is made to ensure the info is accurate, and fairly applied. It is not possible, nor appropriate to expect or request which pool you are in prior to the event as we have no control over who enters. The margins of Player Ratings are small in the middle of the player pool. Keep this in mind when the A and B pools are assigned. If you feel compelled to argue over pool assignment, our events may not be for you.

Space is limited based on board availability, time, and space. To reserve your spot, text your name and "I'm In" to Jeff MacIntosh @ 518-862-2216. You are not confirmed as an entry until you have received a response from the Tournament Director confirmimg your entry. If you have not received a reply, contact the Tournament Director again. There are no walk-ins allowed.

DO NOT RESERVE YOUR SPOT IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF YOUR ABILITY TO ATTEND. ABDraw events are dependent upon it's registrants showing up to the event. If you register and your plans change, please let us know immediately. The more time we have to fill an open spot, the better. No Call No Shows will be banned from future events at the Tournament Director's discretion.

For more information and sign up info, contact ESD at esdarts@hotmail.com or Jeff MacIntosh at 518-862-2216.