| WISCONSIN DARTBALL STATE COMMITTEE MEMBERS |
WISCONSIN DARTBALL
The state committee is also looking for ideas or suggestions for
ways to improve the state tournament. You can also pass along
thoughts by sending an e-mail to: widartballrulz@yahoo.com
ways to improve the state tournament. You can also pass along
thoughts by sending an e-mail to: widartballrulz@yahoo.com
| The state committee is made up of dartball players from around the state of Wisconsin. The main duty of the committee is to run the annual 4 person and 9-person state tournaments, and to help promote dartball in the state of Wisconsin. All members are volunteers. The committee has been in existence in one form or another since the start of the state tournament back in 1939. From 1978 to 2000, the committee was led by Doug Johnson, who was a director of recreation for the school district of West Allis-West Milwaukee. In October of 2000, Doug stepped away from the group, and Harry Roecker took over as director. The group has grown as the locations of the tournament has also. Most members of the committee are from a host city or area. The group meets annually to plan for the next state tournaments, and review the past tournament. In 2002, they held the first ever state 4-man tournament. Four man tournaments have become more popular in recent years, so it was natural to have a state tournament. The annual event hasn't grown to be as popular as the annual 9 person tournament, but is has drawn top teams from through out the state. In 2009, the state committee tried a new location, Wisconsin Dells. This was the first time the committee hosted the tournament as a group effort. By partnering with the Ho-chunk Casino, Hotel and Convention center, it was the first tournament where you could stay at the same location that you shot. The event was a great success and drew a record 85 teams, including 7 team from out of state. In 2011, Green Bay will partner with the Radisson Hotel and Convention center next to the Oneida Casino for a similar venue. The state committee also sponsors this Wisconsin Dartball web site: www.widartball.com. They will always listen to suggestions to improve the state tournament or the web site, or to help promote dartball. Please e-mail any questions or suggestions to: info@widartball.com. At right is the names of the state committee members and a brief biography of each member. You can always bring suggestions to a committee member . |
Bud Bolling
On the state committee since 1996, helps run the state tournament - West Allis.
Didn't start playing dartball until he was 38 years old (1968), when he joined the Northside
Lutheran Mens Dartball League, which he still shoots in. He also shoots in a Monday 55+
league, and the Hickory Inn 4-man league. He has been captain of his church league team for
over 25 years. His best league average was .604 in 2004 in the Northside Lutheran League.
He has shot in the state tournament since 1983. He was on four championship teams from the
once prestigious Oshkosh Eagles annual dartball tournament. Bud retired in 2007, after 56
years of work as a TV technician.
Rick Clark
On the state committee since 2002.
Started playing dartball when he was 14 years old (1972) in the Door/Kewaunee dartball
league. Shoots dartball now in 3 leagues: Delta County church league(Tuesdays), Gladstone
Mens League (Wednesdays), and the Kewaunee Mens League (Thursdays). He is also the
secretary & treasurer for the Gladstone Mens League. His highest league average occurred in
the 2007-08 season when he finished at .511. He has shot in over 20 state tournaments.
Rick said a highlight of his dartball playing days was when he was in high school, he hit the
triple to win the league championship over Miller Bar. He said he was shaking when he got up
to bat, and took 5 darts before he hit "the darn thing". His teammates picked him up and
carried him around the bar! He is retired, but worked as a ship yard welder.
On the state committee since 1996, helps run the state tournament - West Allis.
Didn't start playing dartball until he was 38 years old (1968), when he joined the Northside
Lutheran Mens Dartball League, which he still shoots in. He also shoots in a Monday 55+
league, and the Hickory Inn 4-man league. He has been captain of his church league team for
over 25 years. His best league average was .604 in 2004 in the Northside Lutheran League.
He has shot in the state tournament since 1983. He was on four championship teams from the
once prestigious Oshkosh Eagles annual dartball tournament. Bud retired in 2007, after 56
years of work as a TV technician.
Rick Clark
On the state committee since 2002.
Started playing dartball when he was 14 years old (1972) in the Door/Kewaunee dartball
league. Shoots dartball now in 3 leagues: Delta County church league(Tuesdays), Gladstone
Mens League (Wednesdays), and the Kewaunee Mens League (Thursdays). He is also the
secretary & treasurer for the Gladstone Mens League. His highest league average occurred in
the 2007-08 season when he finished at .511. He has shot in over 20 state tournaments.
Rick said a highlight of his dartball playing days was when he was in high school, he hit the
triple to win the league championship over Miller Bar. He said he was shaking when he got up
to bat, and took 5 darts before he hit "the darn thing". His teammates picked him up and
carried him around the bar! He is retired, but worked as a ship yard welder.
Jerry (Gus) Gospodarek
On the state committee since 1990, and help run the state tournament - Manitowoc.
Started playing dartball when he was 17 years old (1971).
He shoots dartball in the Lakeshore Dartball League, and has been the league President since 1998.
His highest average was in 2000-01 league play when he finished at .505.
His league team has won the league in 28 of 39 years of league play.
Has shot in the state tournament since 1985, and was on the 2001 team that won class B.
Gus is a sales manager for Hallman Lindsay Quality Paints.
Todd Halverson
On the state committee since 2003, and helps run the state tournament - West Allis.
Started playing dartball when he was 19 years old (1983).
He shoots dartball in the Waukesha County Church Dartball League and has held various office positions for the league over
the years. His highest average was .510 in 2002.
He helps run his league tournaments, and is trying to start a large 9-person tournament for the Waukesha County Church
Dartball League.
He has shot in the state tournament since 1998, and his team has finished in 3rd place twice in class B.
Todd works in technical services for a telecommunications contractor.
Jerry Jalowitz
Kevin Kiesow
On the state committee is since 2005, helps run the state tournament - Oshkosh.
Started shooting dartball when he was 11 years old (1984).
He shoots dartball in the Thursday St. Vincent League, and he also shoots dartball in the Friday Oshkosh Sacred Heart
7-man league and is the league president. He also runs the web site for the Oshkosh dartball league.
His highest league average was .550 in 1997-98 league play.
He has shot in the state tournament since 1989, and was on the Castaways team that won the class A state title in 1990.
Kevin works in the engineering department for the city of Oshkosh.
Kevin Kohlbeck
On the state committee since 1999, and helps run the state tournament - Green Bay.
Started playing dartball when he was 14 years old (1974).
He shoots dartball in both the Tuesday and Wednesday Green Bay leagues.
Current President of the Tuesday Holy Name Dartball League.
Has won several high average titles in the Tuesday night Holy Name Dartball league.
His highest average was the 2001-02 season, when he finished at .558.
Kevin was a member of the original group from Green Bay that started going to the state tournament in 1985. He was on the
1997 and 1999 Jill's Bar team from Green Bay that won class B titles. In 2005, he was the lead-off batter for the Bay Area
team that won Green Bay's first ever class A title. Kevin helped bring the annual Amvets tournament to Green Bay in 2008.
Works as an inside salesmen for Kaman Technologies
Al Komoroski
On the state committee since 1991, and helps run the state tournament - Manitowoc.
Started playing dartball when he was 13 years old (1969) in the Two Rivers City League. He still plays in that league, and
also in the Lakeshore Dartball League. He has served the Two Rivers league as secretary for 13 years, and also served 23
years as league president. His highest league average was .613 in 1982 in the Two Rivers City League.
Has shot in 35 state tournaments, and won 7 class A championships with Sauve's, including a record 4 straight from 1999 to
2002. Was elected to the Dartball Hall of Fame in 2009. If you don't recognize the name of this self proclaimed: "one hell of a
nice guy", you might know him by his nickname: Bubbles!
On the state committee since 1990, and help run the state tournament - Manitowoc.
Started playing dartball when he was 17 years old (1971).
He shoots dartball in the Lakeshore Dartball League, and has been the league President since 1998.
His highest average was in 2000-01 league play when he finished at .505.
His league team has won the league in 28 of 39 years of league play.
Has shot in the state tournament since 1985, and was on the 2001 team that won class B.
Gus is a sales manager for Hallman Lindsay Quality Paints.
Todd Halverson
On the state committee since 2003, and helps run the state tournament - West Allis.
Started playing dartball when he was 19 years old (1983).
He shoots dartball in the Waukesha County Church Dartball League and has held various office positions for the league over
the years. His highest average was .510 in 2002.
He helps run his league tournaments, and is trying to start a large 9-person tournament for the Waukesha County Church
Dartball League.
He has shot in the state tournament since 1998, and his team has finished in 3rd place twice in class B.
Todd works in technical services for a telecommunications contractor.
Jerry Jalowitz
Kevin Kiesow
On the state committee is since 2005, helps run the state tournament - Oshkosh.
Started shooting dartball when he was 11 years old (1984).
He shoots dartball in the Thursday St. Vincent League, and he also shoots dartball in the Friday Oshkosh Sacred Heart
7-man league and is the league president. He also runs the web site for the Oshkosh dartball league.
His highest league average was .550 in 1997-98 league play.
He has shot in the state tournament since 1989, and was on the Castaways team that won the class A state title in 1990.
Kevin works in the engineering department for the city of Oshkosh.
Kevin Kohlbeck
On the state committee since 1999, and helps run the state tournament - Green Bay.
Started playing dartball when he was 14 years old (1974).
He shoots dartball in both the Tuesday and Wednesday Green Bay leagues.
Current President of the Tuesday Holy Name Dartball League.
Has won several high average titles in the Tuesday night Holy Name Dartball league.
His highest average was the 2001-02 season, when he finished at .558.
Kevin was a member of the original group from Green Bay that started going to the state tournament in 1985. He was on the
1997 and 1999 Jill's Bar team from Green Bay that won class B titles. In 2005, he was the lead-off batter for the Bay Area
team that won Green Bay's first ever class A title. Kevin helped bring the annual Amvets tournament to Green Bay in 2008.
Works as an inside salesmen for Kaman Technologies
Al Komoroski
On the state committee since 1991, and helps run the state tournament - Manitowoc.
Started playing dartball when he was 13 years old (1969) in the Two Rivers City League. He still plays in that league, and
also in the Lakeshore Dartball League. He has served the Two Rivers league as secretary for 13 years, and also served 23
years as league president. His highest league average was .613 in 1982 in the Two Rivers City League.
Has shot in 35 state tournaments, and won 7 class A championships with Sauve's, including a record 4 straight from 1999 to
2002. Was elected to the Dartball Hall of Fame in 2009. If you don't recognize the name of this self proclaimed: "one hell of a
nice guy", you might know him by his nickname: Bubbles!
Tim Leanna
On the state committee since 2006, and helps run the state tournament - Racine.
Started playing dartball when he was 12 years old (1981).
He shoots dartball in a Tuesday and Thursday leagues in Racine.
He is the vice president and secretary of the Thursday league, and runs the annual league tournament. His highest average
was .548 in 1992 league play.
Has shot in the state tournament every year since 1986. Is captain of the "Misfits" team, which has twice finished in the
consolation final four in class B. Tim has been a mill operator since 1991.
Dale Lenius
On the state committee since 1999. He led a group that brought the state tournament to Watertown for the first time ever in
2001 and back again in 2008.
Started playing dartball when he was 14 years old (1957) with his father and grandfather for St. Marks Lutheran Church in
Watertown. He still plays in the Lutheran Dartball League.
He has been involved in running dartball tournaments in Lebanon, WI and at Turner Hall since the late 1980's. In 1994 he
helped start the Rock River 4 man dartball league at Turner Hall, and has been the league President from the start.
His highest season average was .529 in 1981.
Has shot in the state tournament since 1983, and won 1st consolation in class A in 2007.
Dale owned and operated Watertown Kitchen, a deli and catering business, until he retired in 2004.
Bob Leskovar
On the state committee since 1988, helps run the state tournament -West Allis.
Started playing dartball when he was 15 years old (1960) in a Milwaukee CYO youth league. Shoots dartball in the South
Milwaukee 4 man league at Hickory Inn, where he is also the league treasurer. One of the premiere shooters in the state of
Wisconsin, his highest season average was the 1992-93 season when he shot .717 in the 4-man league. Has shot in the
state tournaments since the late 1960's and has the record for being on the most state champions with 11 class A titles (5
with Hickory Inn, 4 with Cruz Trucking, one with Pleasant View Builders, and one with AMC Pacers).
Besides helping with the state tournament, he also runs an annual 2-man and 4-man tournament every year in South
Milwaukee. Was elected to the Dartball Hall of Fame in 2009
Bob is retired since 1998, after working 37 years as a letter carrier.
Jerry Mathwig
On the state committee since 1970, helps run the state tournament - West Allis.
Started playing dartball when he was 14 (1942) in the West Allis Classic League, and in 1946, at the age of 17, he had his
highest league season average of .575.
He still shoots dartball in the West Allis 4 man league, and a 55 and over senior league.
He was the West Allis League organizer and still is an advisor to the league.
Jerry has shot in over 60 state tournaments, and was on the class A state champs in 1952, 1961, and 1965. He is always
trying to promote dartball, and has sold boards and darts over the years. Jerry was one of the original 3 members of the
Dartball Hall of Fame. Jerry is retired, after working 42 years as a designer for GE Medical Systems.
Scott Peterson
On the state committee since 1999. He led a group that brought the state tournament to Green Bay for the first time ever in
2003. Will be back in Green Bay again in 2011.
Started playing dartball when he was 14 years old (1981), in the Denmark, WI church league.
Shoots in the Green Bay Wednesday night league, league President since 1997.
His highest season average was the 1996-97 season when he finished with a .615 average.
Captain for the league team that has won the A division 13 times in the last 16 years.
In 1985, Scott and best friend Stacey Seering decided to try competing in the State Tournament, even though many of the
fellow league players thought they had no chance to compete. The team returned with 4th place consolation trophies, and
they have been going "to state" every year since. Was captain of the 1997 & 1999 Jill's Bar team that won class B state titles.
In 2005, his Bay Area team won Green Bay's first ever Class A Championship.
Member of the 2007 state 4 man championship team. Scott owns Pete & Sons Construction Services.
Scott is the amateur web designer for the wisconsin State Dartball Committee.
You can contact him at: widartballrulz@yahoo.com.
Harry Roecker
The chairman of the state tournament committee, helps run the state tournament - West Bend. He has been involved in
helping to run a lot of dartball tournaments. Was on the Yahr Oil Company team that won state titles in 1975 and 2008.
Harry and his wife Lori, own and operate LR Trophy and Sportswear in Kewaskum.
LR Trophies have been presented at many dartball league banquets and state tournaments.
Call Harry at 262-626-8094 for your next dartball trophy or apparel needs!
Jerry Schulz
On the state committee since 1989, has helped run the state tournament - Watertown. Started playing Dartball when he was
14 years old (1968) in the league he still plays in, the Kettle Moraine Lutheran Dartball League (KMLDL). He has also served
as a past director and President of that league. He also shoots in the Hillcrest 4-man league, where he hit his highest
average for a season of .572. Has participated in more than 25 State Dartball Tournaments, and was captain of the first ever
class B champions: McProductions in 1986. Jerry has worked as a route salesman for over 28 years.
Brian Shimanek
On the state committee since 2001, helps run the state tournament - Green Bay.
Shoots dartball in the Green Bay Wednesday night league (since 1980).
One of the best triple shooters ever, his league average has been well over .600 every year since 1999, and he shoots the
triple about 90% of the time. His highest season average was the 2005-06 season, when he finished at .678.
Started playing dartball when he was 14 years old (1980), in the Denmark, WI church league. He has participated in the state
tournament every year since 1989. Won state titles in 1997 and 1999 on Jill's Bar team that won class B. In 2005, won Class
A championship with Bay Area Darters (Green Bay). He also won the state shoot-off that year. Member of the 2007 state 4
man champion team. Has also won many shoot-off trophys.
Brian is a service technician for Pepsi Cola.
On the state committee since 2006, and helps run the state tournament - Racine.
Started playing dartball when he was 12 years old (1981).
He shoots dartball in a Tuesday and Thursday leagues in Racine.
He is the vice president and secretary of the Thursday league, and runs the annual league tournament. His highest average
was .548 in 1992 league play.
Has shot in the state tournament every year since 1986. Is captain of the "Misfits" team, which has twice finished in the
consolation final four in class B. Tim has been a mill operator since 1991.
Dale Lenius
On the state committee since 1999. He led a group that brought the state tournament to Watertown for the first time ever in
2001 and back again in 2008.
Started playing dartball when he was 14 years old (1957) with his father and grandfather for St. Marks Lutheran Church in
Watertown. He still plays in the Lutheran Dartball League.
He has been involved in running dartball tournaments in Lebanon, WI and at Turner Hall since the late 1980's. In 1994 he
helped start the Rock River 4 man dartball league at Turner Hall, and has been the league President from the start.
His highest season average was .529 in 1981.
Has shot in the state tournament since 1983, and won 1st consolation in class A in 2007.
Dale owned and operated Watertown Kitchen, a deli and catering business, until he retired in 2004.
Bob Leskovar
On the state committee since 1988, helps run the state tournament -West Allis.
Started playing dartball when he was 15 years old (1960) in a Milwaukee CYO youth league. Shoots dartball in the South
Milwaukee 4 man league at Hickory Inn, where he is also the league treasurer. One of the premiere shooters in the state of
Wisconsin, his highest season average was the 1992-93 season when he shot .717 in the 4-man league. Has shot in the
state tournaments since the late 1960's and has the record for being on the most state champions with 11 class A titles (5
with Hickory Inn, 4 with Cruz Trucking, one with Pleasant View Builders, and one with AMC Pacers).
Besides helping with the state tournament, he also runs an annual 2-man and 4-man tournament every year in South
Milwaukee. Was elected to the Dartball Hall of Fame in 2009
Bob is retired since 1998, after working 37 years as a letter carrier.
Jerry Mathwig
On the state committee since 1970, helps run the state tournament - West Allis.
Started playing dartball when he was 14 (1942) in the West Allis Classic League, and in 1946, at the age of 17, he had his
highest league season average of .575.
He still shoots dartball in the West Allis 4 man league, and a 55 and over senior league.
He was the West Allis League organizer and still is an advisor to the league.
Jerry has shot in over 60 state tournaments, and was on the class A state champs in 1952, 1961, and 1965. He is always
trying to promote dartball, and has sold boards and darts over the years. Jerry was one of the original 3 members of the
Dartball Hall of Fame. Jerry is retired, after working 42 years as a designer for GE Medical Systems.
Scott Peterson
On the state committee since 1999. He led a group that brought the state tournament to Green Bay for the first time ever in
2003. Will be back in Green Bay again in 2011.
Started playing dartball when he was 14 years old (1981), in the Denmark, WI church league.
Shoots in the Green Bay Wednesday night league, league President since 1997.
His highest season average was the 1996-97 season when he finished with a .615 average.
Captain for the league team that has won the A division 13 times in the last 16 years.
In 1985, Scott and best friend Stacey Seering decided to try competing in the State Tournament, even though many of the
fellow league players thought they had no chance to compete. The team returned with 4th place consolation trophies, and
they have been going "to state" every year since. Was captain of the 1997 & 1999 Jill's Bar team that won class B state titles.
In 2005, his Bay Area team won Green Bay's first ever Class A Championship.
Member of the 2007 state 4 man championship team. Scott owns Pete & Sons Construction Services.
Scott is the amateur web designer for the wisconsin State Dartball Committee.
You can contact him at: widartballrulz@yahoo.com.
Harry Roecker
The chairman of the state tournament committee, helps run the state tournament - West Bend. He has been involved in
helping to run a lot of dartball tournaments. Was on the Yahr Oil Company team that won state titles in 1975 and 2008.
Harry and his wife Lori, own and operate LR Trophy and Sportswear in Kewaskum.
LR Trophies have been presented at many dartball league banquets and state tournaments.
Call Harry at 262-626-8094 for your next dartball trophy or apparel needs!
Jerry Schulz
On the state committee since 1989, has helped run the state tournament - Watertown. Started playing Dartball when he was
14 years old (1968) in the league he still plays in, the Kettle Moraine Lutheran Dartball League (KMLDL). He has also served
as a past director and President of that league. He also shoots in the Hillcrest 4-man league, where he hit his highest
average for a season of .572. Has participated in more than 25 State Dartball Tournaments, and was captain of the first ever
class B champions: McProductions in 1986. Jerry has worked as a route salesman for over 28 years.
Brian Shimanek
On the state committee since 2001, helps run the state tournament - Green Bay.
Shoots dartball in the Green Bay Wednesday night league (since 1980).
One of the best triple shooters ever, his league average has been well over .600 every year since 1999, and he shoots the
triple about 90% of the time. His highest season average was the 2005-06 season, when he finished at .678.
Started playing dartball when he was 14 years old (1980), in the Denmark, WI church league. He has participated in the state
tournament every year since 1989. Won state titles in 1997 and 1999 on Jill's Bar team that won class B. In 2005, won Class
A championship with Bay Area Darters (Green Bay). He also won the state shoot-off that year. Member of the 2007 state 4
man champion team. Has also won many shoot-off trophys.
Brian is a service technician for Pepsi Cola.
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| W.D.S.C. Members present for the January 12, 2009 annual meeting (front, left to right): Bob Leskovar, Erv Fiedler, Jerry Mathwig, Bud Bolling, Rick Clark, Scott Peterson. (Back): Brian Shimanek, Al Komoroski, Kevin Kohlbeck, Jerry Gospodarek, Jerry Schultz, Tim Leanna, Todd Halverson, Harry Roecker. |
| Committee members present for the October, 2009 WDSC meeting. From left, front row: Jerry Jalowitz, Harry Roecker, Erv Fiedler, Jerry Mathwig, Brian Shimanek, Bob Leskovar, Scott Peterson. Back row: Jerry Schultz, Dale Lenius, Mike Goetsch, Al Komoroski, Kevin Kiesow, Jerry Gospodarek, Kevin Kohlbeck, and Todd Halverson. Above picture taken by Bud Bolling. Same group below, with Bud Bolling in picture (bottom right). Picture taken by Scott Peterson |
Erv Fiedler
On the state committee since 1995.
Started playing dartball when he was 23 years old, and has played dartball for over 32 years.
He shoots in the Kettle Moraine 9-man league, and the South Milwaukee 4-man league.
His highest league average was .641 in the Hillcrest 4-man league in 1991.
He was on the class B championship team in 1988;
and he was on the 2008 class A champions Yahr Oil Company.
Was elected to the Dartball Hall of Fame in 2009.
Erv is a retired crop farmer, and produces hand crafted basswood dartboards. You may purchase boards from Erv by
contacting him at: ervfiedler@yahoo.com
Mike Goetsch
On the state committee since 1992, and helps run the state tournament - Manitowoc.
Started playing dartball when he was 13 years old (1969).
He shoots darts weekly in the Lakeshore Dartball League, and once a month in a couples league in Howards Grove. His
highest league average was .647 in the mid 1980's.
He was the lead-off shooter for Sauve's Oil Company when they won 7 state titles in 11 years from 1991-2002 in class A.. He
said some of the best times of his life were shooting dartball. Mike has over 30 years with a plastics engineering factory in
Sheboygan.
On the state committee since 1995.
Started playing dartball when he was 23 years old, and has played dartball for over 32 years.
He shoots in the Kettle Moraine 9-man league, and the South Milwaukee 4-man league.
His highest league average was .641 in the Hillcrest 4-man league in 1991.
He was on the class B championship team in 1988;
and he was on the 2008 class A champions Yahr Oil Company.
Was elected to the Dartball Hall of Fame in 2009.
Erv is a retired crop farmer, and produces hand crafted basswood dartboards. You may purchase boards from Erv by
contacting him at: ervfiedler@yahoo.com
Mike Goetsch
On the state committee since 1992, and helps run the state tournament - Manitowoc.
Started playing dartball when he was 13 years old (1969).
He shoots darts weekly in the Lakeshore Dartball League, and once a month in a couples league in Howards Grove. His
highest league average was .647 in the mid 1980's.
He was the lead-off shooter for Sauve's Oil Company when they won 7 state titles in 11 years from 1991-2002 in class A.. He
said some of the best times of his life were shooting dartball. Mike has over 30 years with a plastics engineering factory in
Sheboygan.
