I first started playing darts against my brother, shortly after exiting the womb, and my parents had a back door riddled with woodworm-like holes to prove it! That's right, I'm the resident Limey on the board.

After emigrating it took me five years to find my way to my first tavern tournament in 2007 and then Jon Karnisky persuaded me to start playing regular league darts out of Carroll's, then a few more transitions until my current host Victor Village Inn.

I have been pleasantly surprised by the quality of steel and soft tip darts being played over here, by which I mean I'm just as useless this side of the pond as I was the other. I'd love to get more people honing their superior skills to mine using the steel tip board. I'd particularly like to see more televised 'arrers' in the USA because the quality internationally has reached new heights in the past few years - and also of course because it's pure gold entertainment.

**About Me:
I’m a passionate dart player with over 10 years of experience. I started playing in my local pub and quickly fell in love with the strategic depth and precision the game offers. I’ve competed in several local and regional tournaments.

**Playing Style:
I focus on accuracy and consistency and I love the thrill of a tight match.

**Goals:
My goal is to contribute my time growing the league by inspiring others to join the sport I love, while improving my ranking.

My name is Amy DeBruyne and I was born and raised in Rochester, NY. I started playing darts in 1991 and knew absolutely nothing about how to play! I had some great teachers along the way and have made life-long friends.

I have been part of the GVDA board (on and off) since the late 90s. I am currently secretary and treasurer, the tournament director for the Dave DeBruyne Rochester Open, the local ADO rep and ADO Regional Director for our region.

I would love to get more people, especially women, involved in this sport. I enjoy helping people improve their game.

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Started playing in 1988 or 1989 at work, with a GVDA player. I also participated in a few Saturday Night Blind draws at Dirty’s.

Shortly thereafter I joined the league in 1990 playing out of McGinnity’s in Metro. After they disbanded I played with a several other teams over the years, as an active GVDA member.

In late 2019 I got involved with the Board & have been a Director ever since.

Growing up in the 10th ward area of the city in the Kodak Park neighborhood I was exposed to many bars, taverns and pubs that were home to many GVDA teams. I first began watching some of the matches at Muldoon’s Tavern on Pullman Ave rooting for my brother and friends in the 80’s. It was always a fun night out and lots of fun shooting a for a dollar or a drink on off league nights trying to hone our skills. I witnessed my first T80 while getting hustled by a guy named Cheech at McGinnity’s. I was probably around 20 and thought I’d take winners of a friendly match going on. Had a rude awakening and a couple laughs after finding out he was one of the best shooters in the city and in the Metro division as he quickly disposed of me and moved on to his next challenger. A cheers of our Pints was a testament to the “Sport” of steel tips.

My first team was at Carroll’s Bar on E Main St. From there we went to George Cullen’s on Dewey Ave., then Casey Jones, Colter’s, Corner Sports Bar in ER and ultimately to the Victor Village Inn where I seem to fit in on “The Island of Misfit Toys”. I have seen many bars come and go (too many to list) and many players come and go. I’ve always looked forward to seeing and meeting the new players on the opposing teams, hearing about the good times and going through the hard times. The competition is fun and the comradery even better. It’s pretty wild to see how the league thrived and then took a dip and is now looking for a resurgence. The sign- up tourneys, mid-season and Holiday tournaments are always a great way for old friends and newcomers to get together and share their love of darts. The competition is amazing and the quality of darts are inspiring.

I believe I’ve been on the Board a little more than a year. I didn’t hesitate to join and to help out anyway possible. It was definitely an eye opener to see exactly what goes on with running a dart league. From the scheduling to budgeting, dart board, stanchion and clothing inventory, websites, communication, set-ups, teardowns, plus all the day to day happenings. I feel honored to work alongside a very dedicated group of individuals who work tirelessly to promote Steel Tip Darts. The Dave DeBruyne Rochester Open (DDRO) is an amazing illustration of what the GVDA is all about and it’s great to see the support of darters from all over. It makes Rochester relevant in the darting world and something I’m proud to be a part of!

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Because we'll always need an ugly nun on the site

I've been playing in the GVDA for 20+ years (not that I have gotten any better). I've been on a few different teams and played for a lot of taverns like Jeremiah's, Crankers, The Flying Goose, The Dog House, The Loft, Drinks By Mary Dawn, The Loft, B.R. Cruisers, Maxwell's, Curley's, Carroll's, Stucko's, Colters, Corner Sports Bar, Jimmy G's Nightowl Grill and now Victor Village Inn.  I served on the board January 2001 - December 2012. I assumed scorekeeping duties from Pete Varlan in October of 2001. Yes, that was me you called every Wednesday. When Geoff Dwyer became President in 2004, I became Vice President and I remained in that spot with Geoff in 2004, Joe Young in 2005, and Dave DeBruyne in 2006 to 2012. When not masquerading as the world ugliest nun, I still chair the Protest Committee. 

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