BullShooter Magazine June 2018 Number 6 Volume 35 | Page 3

Letter From The Editor BullShooter 33 Thanks to all the players that came to the BullShooter 33 Finals. It was great to see every- one over the weekend. The com- petition was amazing this year in both the men’s and women’s divi- sions. I really have to say I saw the best darts played in my whole life! There were many perfect games shot, and I couldn’t believe the ease some of the Pro AA and Women AA players shot triple after triple, it was so exciting to watch. The International Team match was played on Sunday with six countries competing. The final match was in the Bull Pen with Team Canada and Team U.S.A. competing. Last year Team U.S.A. won the large International Cup Trophy, but this year Canada brought their best players and won the Cup with excellent darts to blow away the competition. Congratulations Team Canada! Next year Team U.S.A. will have to get their A game going to win the Cup back! The BullShooter parties were really fun this year. Hollywood Productions was the DJ company, with Johnny Lee Jenkins and Ron Vroman. Players were able to re- lax and have fun after the long day of competition. We will be starting our 34th BullShooter Tour this fall. Be sure to check out the new Regionals that will be posted next month in the BullShooter Magazine and on our website at bullshooter.com. Again thanks to all the players for coming to BullShooter 33! Jeanne Garigliano, Editor Hall of Fame Award This year the “Hall of Fame Award” was awarded to Sam Zammuto by Arachnid 360 owners, Tony Beall, Chris Beall, Shawn Beall and origi- nal owner Paul Beall. Sam, who joined Arachnid in 1982, has been instrumental in the promo- tion of soft-tip darts and a major force in the growth around the world for years. He started the first soft-tip dart league in Rockford, Illinois, and helped Operators and Distributors establish leagues and tournaments around the United States. Sam was responsible for starting the BullShooter World Tour, Regionals and BullShooter Finals, which will soon be starting their 34th year. He has been on the NDA Board since 1989 and received their “Hall of Fame Award” in 2010. He has been on the Illinois Operators Association Board for around 20 years and oversees all International promotions. He was instrumental in Arachnid receiving the “Illinois Exporter of The Year” Award by the World Trade Council of Northern Illinois. Sam has made many accomplish- ments over the years. Just a few more include helping design the first soft-tip Cricket game and leagues in 1986, and participat- ing in the invention of “Automatic Communication” in 1988. 3 Sam has put his heart and soul into the better- ment and promotion of soft-tip darts for over 36 years. He eats, sleeps, and breathes darts and he truly deserves this prestigious award. Congratulations Sam!