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Monday 23rd June 2008

BRITISH PENTATHLON RECORD FOR LISA ASHTON Lancashire’s Lisa Ashton set an amazing record at the 2008 British Pentathlon, when she won every discipline and was crowned Women’s Champion on her Pentathlon debut. The England International triumphed with 335 points with England Captain Trina Gulliver in runner-up spot on 298. The 2008 Men’s Pentathlon Champion is England Captain Martin Adams on 437 points, closely followed by International team-mate John Walton on 421 points. Full Results in Microsoft Excel format ... here

	JOHN RABY The British Darts Organisation sends its sincere condolences to the family of John Raby following the sad news that he has passed away.

SHAUN GREATBATCH  -     UPDATE. Firstly, Shaun, Barbara, Sandra and all the family, would sincerely like to express thanks, to everyone who has sent messages, of best wishes, and support , through what has been a difficult two weeks. Shaun, has been diagnosed with Myeloma, which is cancer in the bone marrow. He is now at home, and is expecting his chemotherapy treatment, to start this week. This treatment is tablet form, and will be for a duration of about 8 months. After this phase is completed, he will be admitted to Addenbrookes Hospital, for a Stem Cell Transplant. Shaun will then be in hospital for about 4 weeks. Once the full treatment is completed, the Myeloma should be in full remission.

Sunday 22nd June 2008

SCOTTISH MASTERS 2008 Scotland's Mark Barilli lifted the Scottish Masters Men's Singles title with a narrow 3-2 win over England's Andy Boulton. In the Women's event Linda Marshall, who recently won the Scottish Singles, added the Master's crown with a 3-1 victory over Sharon McKinnon. Top positions: MEN:1. Mark Barilli  2. Andy Boulton  Jt.3 Harry Todman & Ewan Hyslop Jt.5 Derek Cunningham, Garry Simpson, Euan Callender & John Beggs WOMEN:1. Linda Marshall 2. Sharon McKinnon Jt.3 Kelly Thompson & Elaine Keith Jt.5 Susanna Young, Janette Higgins, Lyn Cowan & Shelly Kearney Complete results:    Men        Women

Friday 20th June 2008

	WINMAU WORLD MASTERS 2008 Due to an error, the lists of Men's and Women's qualifiers have been corrected today at 8PM. Players are advised to check (see links of right side of this page) to see if they are already qualified before entering their County Play-offs.

Tuesday 17th June 2008

BDO DARTS ON SKY ONE: MONDAY, JUNE 23RD AT 10PM Comedian and presenter Justin Lee Collins,  co-host (with Alan Carr) of Channel 4’s ‘Sunday Night Project’, will be seen competing in the 2008 BDO International Open at Pontin’s, Brean Sands on Sky One. A darts fanatic, his documentary "Justin Lee Collins 180!" will be shown on Sky One on Monday June 23rd at 10 pm BST. The hour long programme illustrating his genuine passion for darts, climaxes with his weekend at Pontin’s, Brean Sands where, in addition to meeting BDO darts players, including Martin Adams and John Boy Walton, he is seen talking to fans and ultimately competing in the Men’s Singles. “Justin contacted the BDO and told us of his ambition to play in the International Open at Pontin’s Brean Sands, and we were more than happy to make his dreams come true”, says Olly Croft. “He’s a lovely man and it was our pleasure to welcome him to the BDO family.  I have a feeling that we will be seeing a lot more of him at future BDO events.” Justin Lee Collins 180! can be seen on Sky One on Monday, June 23rd at 10PM.

LIL COOMBES Lil Coombes, one of the BDO’s most outstanding women players of the  1970s, has passed away at the age of 85. A Suffolk County player, who was greatly respected by everyone within the sport of darts, she will be sadly missed. The British Darts Organisation sends its sincere condolences to her family. Funeral is on Friday 27th. June at 11 a.m. At Walton Church. High St. Felixstowe. Any cards can be sent to one of her daughters: Mrs. J.S. Phillips. 7 Westerfield Court. Westerfield Rd, Ipswich IP4 2UP Additional information Any flowers to be sent to the funeral Directors. Rodwells. St. Andrews Rd, Felixstowe. After service all welcome to: The Trades & Labour Club. High St. Felixstowe. 2 mins from church.

Sunday 15th June 2008

	BDO INTERNATIONAL OPEN 2008:  BREAN SANDS   Women's Singles Semi-Finals:                  Sue Waterman 2 v Patsy Fletcher 3                  Francis Hoenselaar 3 v Irina Armstrong 2   Women's Singles Final:                  Patsy Fletcher 2 v Francis Hoenselaar 3   Youth Singles Final:                  Mitch Davies 0 v Santino Broer 3   Men's Singles Quarter-finals: (3 sets x 5 legs)                  Ted Hankey 1 v Robbie Green 2               Joe Murnan 0 v Ross Montgomery 2               Mark Barilli 2 v Mick Cookman 0               Davy Richardson 2 v Gary Robson 0   Men's Singles Semi-Finals: (5 sets x 5 legs)                  Robbie Green 2 v Ross Montgomery 3                  Mark Barilli 0 v Davy Richardson 3   Men's Singles Final: (7 sets x 5 legs)                  Ross Montgomery 1 v Davy Richardson 4   Complete results for the Singles events:   Men     Women    Youth

Saturday 14th June 2008

	SHAUN GREATBATCH DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER We have been informed that Shaun Greatbatch has been diagnosed with cancer and is in hospital undergoing tests. No further details are available at the moment. We, and I am sure dartplayers everywhere wish Shaun a speedy recovery.

EUROPE CUP YOUTH 2008

A complete list of all participating countries and players have now been announced for the 2008 event which will be held in Swansea on 17-19 July. You can view the list by clicking ... here. The draw will be announced shortly.

Monday 9th June 2008

NATALIE TUCKER AND ROBBIE GREEN ARE WELSH INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS

	Robbie Green (Clwyd)  came back from a set down against Robert Hughes (Pemb) to claim the Men's title, while in the all Gwent Women's final Natalie Tucker also hit back from two legs down for her 3 - 2 victory over Jan Robbins. Full details from this event are available by clicking on the links below.
Women's last 32 bracket            Men's last 64 bracket

Saturday  7th June 2008

	TEN BERGE AND MOLEMA WIN IN SWITZERLAND Joey ten Berge grabbed the Swiss Open Singles title with a narrow 3-2 sets win over England's Dave Prins. Carla Molema made it a double for the Netherlands with a close 2-1 win in the best of 3 set final. The complete results from all the events at the 2008 Swiss Open can be found ... here

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LIVE & EXCLUSIVE ON SETANTA SPORTS  THE BDO INTERNATIONAL OPEN

The BDO International Grand Prix series on Setanta Sports reaches the second tournament in its five tournament series – THE BDO INTERNATIONAL OPEN at Pontin’s,  Brean Sands, which can be seen live and exclusively on Setanta Sports on Sunday, June 15^th from 7PM to 11.30PM.

The last 8 players in the Men’s Singles will be playing for BDO International Grand Prix points, and leading the table is Scotland’s Gary Anderson on 15 points, closely followed by reigning BDO World Professional Darts Champion Mark Webster (Wales) on 9 points.

The BDO International Grand Prix Series has total prize money of £32,000 (in addition to the prize money available in each of the five events) and points are awarded to the last 8 in the Men’s Singles as follows:

1st - 15 points.    2nd - 9 points.    Jt.3rd - 6 points.   Jt. 5th. 3 points.

The BDO International Open is promoted by the British Darts Organisation and staged at Pontin’s Brean Sands Holiday Centre from June 13^th to 15^th.

Live and exclusive coverage of the last 8 in the Men’s Singles can be seen on Setanta Sports from 7pm to 11.30pm on Sunday, June 15^th.

HOSTS WALES SELECT THEIR EUROPE CUP YOUTH TEAM 

2008 WDF Europe Cup Youth hosts Wales have selected their team for the event which will be staged at the Swansea University Campus between 16th and 19th July.

Young veteran Jamie Lewis with four Europe Cup Youth events under his belt, will be joined by Shane Parry, and newcomers Ross Robson and Jake Yates to lead the boys team challenge, while the selectors have recalled the Europe Cup 2006 Girls Singles champion Kimberley Lewis to team-up with Rachael Williams in the girls tournament.

Sunday 1st June 2008

TED LIGHT HAS PASSED AWAY

It is our sad duty to inform you that Ted Light passed away in Torremolinos, Spain on the 30th May.

Ted was the County Secretary for Oxfordshire for many years before he moved to Spain a few years ago. He continued to administrate darts in his new home and was responsible for running the local darts league in Torremolinos.

Our sympathies go to Heather, his widow, who was looking forward to a long retirement with Ted in their new home.

He will be cremated on Monday 2nd June and his ashes will be scattered on the Oxford City Football  at a later date.

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