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Darts Alberta has made a difficult decision to increase the Team Alberta Player Fees for those who earn a spot on the team to compete at the National Championships.

This decision was based on two major factors – the first being major budget constraints, the second, a lack of volunteers from members of the 2011 Team Alberta for the most recent Alberta-hosted casino.

If it wasn’t for other dedicated Darts Alberta members and several non-member volunteers, we could have lost all future casinos along with the earned proceeds of $60,000 to $75,000 every two years.

"For those that did volunteer, we can't say thank you enough!"

Since the gaming funds are used primarily to send our youth and adult teams to the national championship, it is expected that those benefiting from the proceeds assist in the raising of those funds.

Our next casino is scheduled for the third quarter (July, August or September) of 2013. Darts Alberta recognizes that 16 to 18 months is a long time to wait to be reimbursed player fees, so a two-tiered system is being implemented.

• In a non-casino year, the Adult Team Player Fee will be $300.00. If the team member or designated representative works the next casino, they will receive a $100.00 refund.
• In a casino year, the Adult Team Player Fee will be $400.00. If the team member or designated representative works the next casino, they will receive a $200.00 refund.
• In a non-casino year, the Youth Team Player Fee will be $150.00. If the team member or designated representative works the next casino, they will receive a $50.00 refund.
• In a casino year, the Youth Team Player Fee will be $200.00. If the team member or designated representative works the next casino, they will receive a $100.00 refund.

The 2012 Team Player Fees will be based on it being a non-casino year at the lower of the two rates. Pending confirmation of our 2013 Casino, the 2013 Team Player Fees will be based on it being a casino year with the potential of getting your refund only 2 to 3 months later, depending on the actual date of the casino.

If a player earns a spot on Team Alberta in both 2012 and 2013, they would be eligible for the refund from both years if they work the 2013 casino. The eligible refund portion of the player fees are paid immediately after working the casino.