PLAYER PROFILE - JUNE 2005
Rick Hedrick

Rick Hedrick is classified in the dart world as a devastating opponent and your greatest ally at the dartboard.
Rick’s been throwing his darts with amazing skill for many years and has established himself as a recongnizable force throughout the dart community. A quiet guy, Rick lets his darts do the talking and takes no prisoners.
Let’s find out what Rick Hedrick is all about in this month’s edition of the Medallion’s Player Profile.

Rick, when did you begin your dart playing career? I started playing soft tip in 1984 at Tequila Tim’s. In 1994, I began playing steel tip darts.

At what point did you realize you had a particular skill in darts? In my first season of league, when I went from a 4 to a 7 rating.

What is your current Medalist rating? MM13

Tell us about your family life; married, kids? My wife, Dawna and I have been married for 22 years and we have no kids.

What sort of extracurricular activities do you enjoy? Hunting, fishing and camping.

How do you make your living? Working as a Manager at Dunn Lumber.

What have been your greatest achievements in the game thus far? Being able to help other dart players with their game and teaching them to play.

Who has been instrumental in your growth as a player? John Husman and Randy Roise. Randy has been my partner for years.

How many league nights do you typically play in a given season? Two.

Do you play local tournaments and how far will you travel for a good tournament? Yes, I play local tournaments and I’ll travel a good distance for a good tournament.

What do you look for when choosing a tournament in which to play? I look for tournaments with guaranteed payouts and a friendly environment.

Which locations have you played for? Tequila Tim’s, Wild Spirits, RonDeeVoo, Wah Long’s, Shoot The Breeze and now, Pickled Onion.

What makes a good dart house in your opinion? A clean place with friendly people and environment.

What can a location owner do to
ensure a positive atmosphere for players? Make sure the atmosphere is clean and safe with a lot of good help.

How do you choose your partners for leagues and tournaments? They have to know how to have fun and be serious about the game.

How often do you practice your skills? Three times per week.

What would you tell a player who wants to take their game to another level? Relax and have fun.

What would you like to say to your fellow Grand Masters of the sport? Thanks for all your help and for practicing with me. I don’t think we ever stop learning.

What are your hopes for the future of the sport? To take care of the sandbaggers and cap ratings at 17.

What is your number one gripe about today’s players? The sandbaggers and overall dishonesty.

What can the average player do to ensure a positive future for the game? Play an honest game and have fun. Be friendly to your fellow players. Don’t forget the bar staff because they make sure your experience is positive.

Medallion: Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts and perspectives with our readers, True, we look forward to seeing you hit many more milestones surrounding this great pastime of darts and personally. See ya in the Pit!