Hello, I'm John Part. I love darts. I have multitudes of satisfying moments from my time in darts. From practicing to playing in leagues, from meeting legends to meeting fans, from soft-tip to steel, from losing great matches to winning world championships, I've lived darts. I am Canadian. My parents and grandparents are Canadian. I am an outsider to the traditional origins of darts in England. I never let that stop me from believing that I can be the best, that I am the best. I join with Cosmo as a kindred spirit. A mutual desire to know we are and be the best at what we do, despite what people may expect, drives us forward together. I am Darth Maple, and I pledge myself to the task of excellence in darts and doom to my opponents.
It is a great honor to have joined the Cosmo Dart Team. I have been playing darts for over 25 years. Currently ranked 67th in the PDC Order of Merit. Since joining Team Cosmo, I have become familiar with their products and have immense pride and respect for their incredible precision and quality. Having travelled the world and achieved many titles in both steel and electronic darts, I am very much looking forward to the future with Team Cosmo.
Like quite a few other Canadian players of note, Dan first started playing darts when he received his first set of darts for Christmas. Full of natural talent and able to throw accurately and consistently shortly after beginning, it wasn't long before he was encouraged to go out playing at his local legion by his brother and brother in-law.
Within his first couple of years of play Dan quickly became a local player of note and one of the "Up and Coming" young players to watch. Steady and consistent, Dan continued to play at his local legion as well as the bigger tournaments where he remained consistent and steady well he was learning to win. After playing for a few years Dan qualified for Team Ontario, one of the toughest provincial teams in Canada.
Shortly afterward, in 1991, he qualified for the Winmau World Masters and represented Canada in England. With many milestones achieved, and at a crossroads, he took a break from competitive darts for several years, only coming back to the game in 1997.
Dan has won numerous singles events doubles events and team events all over Canada and the US. There are too many to list!
Written by Sue McCluskey
I was born in Thailand. I am half Thai and American. My nickname was given to me because of my Asian background. People tell me I have grown into a professional over many years. I have a lot of knowledge and wisdom I learned over many years of playing darts, but like a Dragon, I do not have to show my strength - it is understood. I seek to help others and to share and give back my knowledge that is why they call me the Dragon. I started playing darts in 1997! I have won 3 world Soft Darts Championships - 2000, 2001 and 2008. I have represented USA and Thailand in International competitions in Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Macau and France. My greatest achievement in 2010 was becoming a part of Cosmo Darts! I also won an event at the 2010 Asia Bullshooter in Yokohama.
John started playing darts in 1975 in the weight room at his high school. John quickly discovered he had a knack for the game and enjoyed much success during his playing days from 1975 through 1987, including his first North American Open singles title. He defeated world ranked player, Jocky Wilson in the semi-final and the #1 player in the world, Eric Bristow at that time. His #1 national ranking in 1985 earned him a post on the US World Cup team. The US won the team gold medal at World Cup V. The US team also brought home the Silver medal for their 2nd place finish overall. 1985 brought John to the US #1 ranking and his first Bulls-Eye News magazine cover. 1999 saw a resurgence of John's darting career after a 12-year absence, where he enjoyed many successes, including a second North American Open singles title. John has played off and on since then and 2011 looks bright, with current plans to attend the Virginia Beach Classic. JK will soon be moving to the east coast for more opportunities to compete on a national level.
Written by Anne Kramer
