Latest BDO News

BDO CHAMPIONS CUP ENTRIES LATEST

17/06/2013

The 2013 BDO Champions Cup will be played on August 11th and the updated entries are as follows:

LATEST CHAMPIONS CUP

The Champions Cup will be played at a brand new BDO darts venue: The Magna Centre, Rotherham.

BDO GOLD CUP QUALIFIERS

17/06/2013

The 2013 BDO Gold Cup will be played on Saturday, June 29th and the qualifiers are as follows:

MENS SINGLES
MENS PAIRS
LADIES SINGLES
LADIES PAIRS

The BDO Gold Cup will be played at Lakeside Country Club, Frimley Green, Surrey.

GARY STONE HITS 9 DARTER IN SCOTTISH MASTERS FINAL

16/06/2013

GARY STONE hit a 9-Darter in the final of the 2013 Scottish Masters and went on to win the title with a 4-1 victory over Ross Parsons.

The Scottish Masters Women's title went to Anne Kirk for the 9th time.

MENS SINGLES RESULTS:
WOMENS SINGLES RESULTS:

TRINA GULLIVER AWARDED THE MBE

15/06/2013

TRINA GULLIVER has been awarded the MBE in HM The Queen's 2013 Birthday Honours List.

She is the first ever female darts player to be recognised and honoured in this way and the British Darts Organisation sends its warmest congratulations to a player who has played a major role in creating awareness and success for women's darts worldwide.

The nine-time Women's World Professional Darts Champion and England Captain has been awarded the prestigious honour in recognition of her ‘Services to Darts and Fund Raising’ and will now formally be known as ‘Catrina Elizabeth Gulliver MBE’ - but prefers to be called Trina.

She will collect her MBE from St James Palace on a date yet to be confirmed.

Trina Gulliver was nicknamed ‘The Golden Girl’ in 1999 after winning three gold medals at the World Cup in Durban. Since then she has notched up countless International and National darts titles, including her record-breaking nine Lakeside Women's World Professional titles and five Winmau World Masters titles.

NEW VENUE FOR 2014 DUTCH OPEN

14/06/2013

The 2014 Dutch Open will be played in a new venue - De Bonte Wever Assen - which is the sports and entertainment centre of north Holland. It is a key component in the staging of the 36th Dutch Open, which will be played from January 31st to February 2nd, 2014.

De Bonte Wever Assen is a beautiful venue in a perfect location, complete with 4-star hotel accommodation, an atmospheric event hall, an indoor 'barstreet' with various kinds of pubs and bars, several restaurants, and sub-tropical swimming and sauna facilities........ and much more!

Niels de Ruiter, Tournament Director says: "The Dutch Darts Association is very pleased with the transition to De Bonte Wever. It is extremely important to continue exploring new opportunities for this wonderful event and the new venue has plenty of space, good hotel facilities and is the perfect setting to create the atmosphere that suits the event."

The NDB recognises De Bonte Wever as a professional venue partner with extensive experience.

"Thanks to the range of facilities on offer, De Bonte Wever provides Dutch Open Darts with excellent scope to build on the popularity of the biggest darts open in Europe", adds Sijmon Timmers, President of the NDB.

Christa de Ruiter, Director of De Bonte Wever, says: "We are very pleased to welcome the Dutch Open Darts to Assen. The tournament complements our company perfectly and we will be making every effort to provide players, officials and fans the best darts experience possible.

"Every year we organize a number of major sporting events, including the World Cup Latin & Ballroom dance championships, and the World Cup Ice Speedway. The Dutch Open Darts will be a perfect addition to our events calendar in 2014. "

It is now possible to make a reservation at De Bonte Wever or at one of the other hotels. There is also a holiday park nearby. The NDB has special pricing agreements for all players and spectators. All accommodation can by found via the following websites:

Hotel:
- www.debontewever.nl/dutchopendarts
- www.hoteldejonge.nl
- www.hotelassen.nl

Holidaypark:
- www.witterzomer.nl/dutchopendarts

Dutch Open Darts to keep updated about all developments and the latest news. Registration for the Dutch Open Darts 2014 will be possible soon! You can follow the Dutch Open Darts on Twitter and on the Dutch Open Darts Facebook Page.

BDO INTERNATIONAL OPEN SINGLES RESULTS

09/06/2013

In the Youth Singles Semi-Finals, 14 year-old JORDAN SINGH beat JOE DAVIS 3-1 and 16 year-old CASEY GALLAGHER, the only girl in the Youth Singles triumphed 3-2 over JOSH McCARTHY to reach the final.

And what a final it was for both of them! Young Jordan hit a 180 in the 1st leg and then checked out on 116. Another 180 came in the 4th leg as he was eventually crowned 2013 Youth Singles Champion 3-1. Both Jordan and Casey are real talents and their performances auger well for the future of BDO darts.

In the Women's Singles Semi-Finals the in form DETA HEDMAN beat Welsh favourite JULIE GORE 4-2 and TRINA GULLIVER beat RACHEL BROOKS 4-1 to set up an exciting final.

In the 2013 final, Deta hit a 180 in the 2nd leg and had 81 left after 9 darts, but the doubles deserted her. However,Trina had to wait for her first 180 until the 7th leg when Deta was 4-2 up. The Dark Destroyer eventually retained her 2012 BDO International Open title with a 5-2 win.

In the Men's Singles the only Dutchman left in the competition, JAN DEKKER beat Scotland's JOHN GOLDIE 5-3 in the Semi-Finals, and reigning Lakeside World Champion SCOTT WAITES raced into another major final with a 5-1 Semi-Final triumph over JAMIE HUGHES.

In the final, Scott's high-scoring form deserted him as Jan powered to a 3-0 lead, but with a brilliant 124 checkout Scott made it 3-1 and then hit a 180 in the next, only to see it matched by Jan who went 4-1 up and then 5-1 before Scott pulled it back to 5-3. But it was too late as the rampant Double-Dekker went on to win the final 6-3 in convincing style.

2013 BDO INTERNATIONAL OPEN SINGLES CHAMPIONS:

MEN: JAN DEKKER (Neth)

WOMEN: DETA HEDMAN (Eng)

YOUTH: JORDAN SINGH

YOUTH SINGLES:

MENS SINGLES:

WOMENS SINGLES:

9 DARTER FOR CLAIRE AND GLEN IN MIXED PAIRS MAKES DARTS HISTORY

08/06/2013

Darts history was made at the BDO International Open when Claire Stainsby and Glen Durrant recorded the first ever 9-Dart 501 in Mixed Pairs competition. They went on to be eventual runners-up to Garry Thompson and Deta Hedman who won the 2013 Mixed Pairs title.

To complete a memorable weekend, Claire and Glen won the Mixed Triples with Tony Eccles.

2013 BDO INTERNATIONAL OPEN CHAMPIONS:

Mixed Triples: GLEN DURRANT, CLAIRE STAINSBY & TONY ECCLES
Mixed Pairs: GARRY THOMPSON & DETA HEDMAN

BLIND DRAW PAIRS WOMEN: SYL SMART & SARAH CHICK
BLIND DRAW PAIRS MEN: NOBBY MORRIS & PAUL BROWN

SUNNY WEEKEND FOR BDO INTERNATIONAL OPEN

06/06/2013

This weekend promises sunny skies over Pontin's Brean Sands Holiday Park in Somerset, which will provide the perfect complement to the always competitive darts in the BDO International Open.

The latest Alpha Lists are as follows:

MEN:
LADIES:

RICHARD ASHDOWN JOINS WINMAU

04/06/2013

“Little” Richard Ashdown is riding a wave of euphoria at the moment! He still can’t quite believe that he has been awarded one of the most prominent positions in the BDO, and now he's been signed by the world’s leading darts brand Winmau!

Richard Ashdown is a full time darts MC/referee, spotter, statistician and event organiser. Affectionately known as "Little Richard" (due to his height) he is one of the big personalities on the professional scene.

He has been an MC for Winmau sponsored legend Bobby George since 2002 and he has worked alongside all of the top names in the sport, including Scott Waites, Andy Fordham, Trina Gulliver and Darryl Fitton.

Richard has vast experience as both a master of ceremonies and a referee at countless tournaments across the world. He has co-hosted the WDF World and European Cups every year since 2008, and will do so again in Canada this October for the World Cup.

He has also been the frontman and head referee for every England Darts Organisation event since their inauguration in 2007 and has officiated at the finals of over forty BDO world ranked events over the past 9 years across England, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the USA.

Richard’s new position as the BDO’s master of ceremonies will see him host all of its major tournaments, including the BBC televised Lakeside World Championships and the Winmau World Masters (which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year).

Renowned as one of darts top statisticians, he has now completed 12 years as a member of the BBC's production team at the Lakeside World Professional Darts Championships, with various on screen appearances. His skills and know-how have proved invaluable to various television and internet production teams including sports channels ESPN, ITV4, Eurosport and Setanta, along with Dutch broadcasters SBS6, RTL7 and Darts In Motion.

“The last few months have been like a whirlwind!" says Richard. " I was honoured to be selected as the BDO’s MC and to then be recognised by the sport’s largest brand Winmau is truly unbelievable. I have always known that Winmau has the best products on the market and it is a pleasure to be able to officially voice and endorse this through a partnership with them. My first BDO event is the International Open this weekend, and I will be wearing my Winmau badge with pride!”

Ian Flack, Winmau’s Sales and Marketing Director, added “We are so pleased that Richard agreed to join the Winmau team! I have known Richard for many years, and he has an impeccable reputation in the darts fraternity for his professionalism and friendly personality. I have no doubt that he will be a great ambassador for our brand and we look forward to working with him in the future.”

For further information on “Little” Richard and contact details for exhibitions, etc. please visit his website - "Little" Richard Ashdown

DETA AND JAMIE ARE WELSH CLASSIC SINGLES CHAMPIONS

02/06/2013

DETA HEDMAN and JAMIE WILSON have been crowned Ladies and Mens Singles Champions at the 2013 WELSH CLASSIC played at the Robin Hood Holiday Park, Rhyl on Sunday, June 2nd, and KALLUM GRAHAM won the Youth Singles title.

MENS SINGLES:
LADIES SINGLES:
YOUTH SINGLES:

2013 WELSH CLASSIC SINGLES CHAMPIONS:
MEN - JAMIE WILSON
LADIES - DETA HEDMAN
YOUTH - KALLUM GRAHAM

WELSH CLASSIC PAIRS RESULTS

02/06/2013

The 2013 Welsh Classic has been played this weekend at the Robin Hood Holiday Park, Rhyl and the Pairs results are as follows:

MENS PAIRS:
LADIES PAIRS:
MIXED PAIRS:

2013 WELSH CLASSIC Pairs Champions:

MEN: ROBBIE GREEN & WESLEY HARMS
LADIES: LORRAINE FARLAM & ANASTASIA DOBROMYSLOVA
MIXED: JAMES WILSON & RACHEL BROOKS

2013 ROMANIAN OPEN

02/06/2013

The Romanian Darts Federation will host the fourth Romanian International Darts Open from September 27th to 29th with the Singles receiving WDF Category 3 points and Category D BDO Invitation points.

There will be a total prize fund of 6,000 Euro for Men's and ladies Singles and Pairs with the Singles winners being invited to the Winmau World Masters.

The event will be hosted by HOTEL INTERCONTINENTAL 5* Bucharest and rooms can now be booked at the special price of 75 euro for a double room with breakfast, free internet in your room plus free Spa access:
http://www.ihg.com/hotels/us/en/bucharest/buhha/hoteldetail?groupCode=RA7

Schedule:
Friday September 27:
Warm up tournament
Registrations for main event – Ladies, Men singles, Ladies, Men pairs

Saturday, September 28:
Men Singles
Ladies Singles
Singles competitions Awards Ceremony

Sunday, September 29:
Ladies, men pairs
Pairs finals
Pairs Competition Awards Ceremony

A detailed presentation, including the registration forms, entry fees, rules, playing format and accommodation info can be accessed from www.federatiedarts.ro and also in the WDF & BDO Calendar.

Players info LINK :
http://www.federatiedarts.ro/images/RIDO2013_Players_Information_online.pdf

The event will have LIVE TV coverage on the main Romanian channel Sport.ro TV

The Intercontinental Hotel 5* is in close proximity of Henri Coanda International Airport (about 15 km)and is in the city centre of Bucharest.

ROMANIAN OPEN INFO

NEW YOUTH TOURNAMENT IN HOLLAND

30/05/2013

The Dutch Darts Organisations DBA, RDB, DBMN and the Dutch Darts Association are liaising to organises the first ever 'Next Talent of Darts Youth Tournament (NTOD). '

This innovative tournament will take place on October 27th in ‘Partycentrum Het Dak’, Leerdam in the Netherlands.

Everyone is welcome because the NTOD is not just a youth tournament, it is part of the WDF Youth Ranking and will be played in three categories: Boys and Girls (up to 17 years old), and youngsters up to 13 years old).

The finals will be played on stage hosted by mastercaller Marco Meijer and registration can be made now for just 3 Euros (registration on the day will cost 5 Euros).

More information and the registration form can be found at www.ntod.nl. The NTOD can also be followed on Facebook.

The NTOD will be great fun and contribute to charity at the same time. The charity is called RhizoKids and supports children and their parents with a metabolic disease. What better reason to be part of this tournament and have the opportunity to become the Next Talent of Darts!

STILL TIME TO ENTER BDO INTERNATIONAL OPEN

29/05/2013

Entries are still open for the BDO International Open which will be played at Pontin's Brean Sands Holiday Park from June 7th to 9th, and the Alpha Lists of players already entered are as follows:

UPDATED MEN:
UPDATED LADIES:

BOOKING FORM:

2012 BDO International Open Champions:
LADIES SINGLES: DETA HEDMAN.
MEN'S SINGLES: WAYNE WARREN.
YOUTH SINGLES: JOE DAVIS.
MIXED PAIRS: SCOTT WAITES & DEE BATEMAN.
MIXED TRIPLES: MARTIN ATKINS, CLARE BYWATER & GARRY THOMPSON.

SCOTT MITCHELL WINS HAMPSHIRE OPEN

27/05/2013

SCOTT MITCHELL won this weekend's Hampshire Open, sponsored by Westfield Group (UK) Ltd, with a 6-4 victory over Paul Gibbs.

RESULTS:

ROSS MONTGOMERY AND LYNN COWAN WIN SCOTTISH SINGLES

26/05/2013

ROSS MONTGOMERY won this weekend's Men's Scottish Singles and LYNN COWAN took the Women's Singles title in a close fought 3-2 victory against Louise Hepburn.

MEN'S SINGLES
LADIES SINGLES

ANOTHER TOP TITLE FOR STEPHEN BUNTING

24/05/2013

STEPHEN BUNTING more than justified his BDO No.1 ranking when he won the 2013 Welsh Open Men's Singles title after a hard-fought 6-5 victory over Robbie Green.

Since being crowned 2012 Winmau World Master last October, Stephen's titles have included the Sunparks Masters and Zuiderduin Masters, both in 2012, and this year in addition to the Welsh Open, he has won the Isle-of-Man Open and the Mariflex Open, as well as being runner-up in the German Open and Top of Ghent.

AILEEN de GRAAF is the new toast of Dutch ladies darts after her win over Welsh favourite Julie Gore in the Welsh Open Ladies Singles final. Having enjoyed victories in the Sunparks and Denmark Opens, she was runner-up in last year's Zuiderduin Masters and has claimed Semi-Final spots in the Dutch Open, Czech Open and Polish Open to take her to the No.2 spot in the Ladies rankings after her Welsh Open victory.

LIVE DARTS ON WINMAU TV

24/05/2013

Winmau TV will be broadcasting Stage 2 of DARTSLIVE’s THE WORLD softip championship live this weekend. This tournament, sponsored by Winmau, is the richest and largest softip tournament on the planet with a first prize of 1 million Hong Kong Dollars (approximately £85,000).

Tune in to Winmau TV this Sunday 26th May from 7:00am UK time - http://www.winmau.com/sec/1391/WINMAU_TV/

Granite City Open Streamed Live Via Winmau TV!

Scotland’s richest darts event, the 11th Granite City Open takes place on the 28th, 29th and 30th of June at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, and is once again played exclusively on the Winmau Blade 4. What’s more, it will be broadcast live via Winmau TV! - http://www.winmau.com/sec/1391/WINMAU_TV/ The Granite City Open is extremely well supported with World Champions Scott Waites and Martin Adams confirmed for the event, and other BDO stars such as Darryl Fitton also hoping to win the prestigious title. Stephen Bunting and Deta Hedman were champions in 2012 and both will be fighting hard to defend their crowns. With an impressive £20,520 and BDO ranking points on offer, it promises to be an amazing weekend for top level players trying to secure the all-important Winmau World Masters and Lakeside World Championship ranking points. This high profile event could not take place if it weren’t for the key sponsors, which includes Ram Tubulars, Universal Inspection Ltd., Intermoor , BH Financial and Mortgage Solutions, Aberdeen City Council and Winmau plus 17 individual board sponsors. Event organiser Derek Weston said “The Granite City Open is an amazing event as it showcases the best talent we have in the BDO system, and we are proud to be hosting the event in the wonderful city of Aberdeen. Winmau’s support is invaluable and adds a huge amount of additional marketing exposure and kudos to this high profile tournament.” Ian Flack, Winmau’s Sales and Marketing Director, added “Derek and his colleagues should be commended for making the Granite City Open one of the highest attended tournaments on the BDO circuit. It is a fantastic event and one that we are proud to be involved in”. For more information and for an entry form please visit: www.granitecityopen.co.uk

2013 WELSH OPEN SINGLES RESULTS

20/05/2013

Congratulations to the winners of the 2013 WELSH OPEN Singles:

MEN: STEPHEN BUNTING (ENG) LADIES: AILEEN de GRAAF (NETH) BOYS: JORDAN PATTERSON (SCOT) GIRLS: NATASHA EAVES (ENG). Full results are as follows:

MEN
LADIES
BOYS
GIRLS

2013 WELSH OPEN PAIRS AND MIXED PAIRS RESULTS

18/05/2013

The 2013 Welsh Open is being played this weekend at Pontin's, Prestatyn, and the Men's and Ladies Pairs, plus the Mixed Pairs Results are as follows:

MENS PAIRS
LADIES PAIRS
MIXED PAIRS

DENIS VAN ONSELEN HONOURED BY NDB

15/05/2013

The Netherlands Darts Bond (NDB) has conferred Honorary Membership of the Dutch Darts Association to darts coach Dennis van Onselen in recognition of his services as coach of the Dutch team.

The honour was bestowed upon him during a special diner arranged for him and his wife Yvonne, which was attended by his former Dutch darts colleagues.

Dennis was thanked on behalf of everyone involved within the Dutch Darts Association by Sijmon Timmers, Chairman of the NDB, and presented with a golden pin to commemorate his services to the NDB and the sport of darts.

His first tournament as NDB coach was the 1998 Spring Cup and his last was the 2013 Six Nations Cup. In the last 15 years he has won every major title with the Dutch team - an achievement which deserves recognition from the whole sport of darts.

With his friendly personality, extensive experience and kind nature, Dennis van Onselen is a person who is highly regarded and respected by players and colleagues.
The Dutch Darts Association would like to express its collective gratitude to Dennis for his invaluable services on behalf of Dutch darts.

ANDY FORDHAM EXTENDS HIS WINMAU SPONSORSHIP

13/05/2013

ANDY FORDHAM, the BDO's 2004 Lakeside World Professional Darts Champion,has extended his long-standing sponsorship and equipment deal with Winmau, the world’s leading darts brand.

The three-year renewal will see the darts icon continue to play with Winmau darts equipment and wear the company’s logo on his playing shirt.

Andy signed with Winmau in 2005 and has spent the past nine years working closely with the company’s Research and Development department in fine-tuning his popular darts range.

The Viking remains one of the most popular players in the sport and says: " I’ve had a testing time over the last few years with my health and trying to battle back to my best form, but Winmau has supported me every step of the way. Their faith and encouragement is the reason why I have my hunger back and I’m really enjoying playing on the BDO tour. It was the easiest decision of my life to re-sign with them and I'm honoured to represent this quality brand."

Ian Flack, Sales and Marketing Director of Winmau, added: "Andy and Winmau share a unique long-term relationship that we are delighted to continue and he has become a great friend to Winmau and myself over the years. He has the determination to succeed on the oche and is once again showing glimpses of that darting magic that allowed him to win the ultimate prize in the sport. He perfectly represents our company, and we look forward to supporting him again over the next 3 years."

PONTINS HOST THE BDO INTERNATIONAL OPEN FESTIVAL OF DARTS

10/05/2013

The BDO International Open Festival of Darts returns to Pontin's Brean Sands Holiday Park from June 7th to 10th, when there is a guarantee of a fantastic long weekend of competitive darts and family fun.

The packed schedule includes Men's Singles with a 1st prize of £3,000; Women's Singles with a £1,000 first prize, and Mixed Pairs and Mixed Triples. There are also Men's and Women's Blind Draw Pairs and a Junior's Under 18s competition to complete a menu of darts for all the family.

Click HERE for the Registration and Booking Forms.

WELSH CLASSIC DARTS FESTIVAL CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES

10/05/2013

Entries for the ever-popular WELSH CLASSIC DARTS FESTIVAL to be played at the Lyons Robin Hood Holiday Park, Rhyl will close on Monday, May 20th. The enjoyable weekend of darts and family fun has a scheduler of Men's and Women's Singles and Pairs events, with the Singles winners receiving invitations to the play-offs for the 2013 Winmau World Masters, plus a Mixed Pairs event.

For entry forms and to books self-catering accommodation click HERE:

2013 WINMAU BELGIAN OPEN AND BELGIAN YOUTH OPEN

05/05/2013

Details of the 2013 Winmau Belgian Open and Belgian Youth Open can be found HERE

2013 WINMAU POLISH OPEN AND POLICE MASTERS RESULTS

29/04/2013

DETA HEDMAN pulled off yet another impressive double by winning both the Winmau Polish Open and the Police Open Ladies Singles. PAUL JENNINGS won the Winmau Polish Open Men's Singles, with DARRYL FITTON taking the Police Masters crown. There was also an impressive double for youngster JOSHUA McCARTHY who won both the Winmau Boys Polish Open title and the Police Masters Boys crown.

RESULTS:

POLISH OPEN MENS SINGLES
POLISH OPEN LADIES SINGLES
POLISH OPEN BOYS SINGLES
POLISH OPEN GIRLS SINGLES
POLICE MASTERS MENS SINGLES
POLICE MASTERS LADIES SINGLES
POLICE MASTERS BOYS SINGLES
POLICE MASTERS GIRLS SINGLES

2013 GERMAN OPEN RESULTS

23/04/2013

The results of the Men's, Ladies, Boys and Girls Singles, plus the Men's and Women's Pairs are here

GEERT DE VOS WINS GERMAN OPEN WITH STEPHEN BUNTING AS RUNNER-UP

22/04/2013

Official results have not been received from the German Open, but in addition to Stephen Bunting taking the Men's runner-up spot, there was more success for British players:

England's Jim Williams and Tom Gregory were Semi-Finalists and Bryan White was a Quarter-Finalist. The Last 16 included Richie George, Garry Thompson, and Scotland's Ross Montgomery and Martin Phillips of Wales.

Deta Hedman took the Women's title and Casey Gallagher and Trina Gulliver were Semi-Finalists. And following here runner-up spot in the 2013 Denmark Open, Fallon Sherrock was a Quarter-Finalist. There were Last 16 places for Sue Gulliver, Paula Jacklin, Magret Sutton and Lorraine Farlam.

No Pairs results have been received.

2013 ANTWERP OPEN

22/04/2013

The 2013 Antwerp Open will be played on August 16th, 17th & !8th. The venue is the Belgica Hangar of the Royal Yacht Club, Thonetlaan 133, Antwerp 2050 - just 5 minutes from the centre of Antwerp with plenty of parking and transport links.

Full details will be issued shortly, but information is available on www.open-antwerpen.be and http://www.facebook.com

BDO INTERNATIONAL OPEN AND BDO BRITISH OPEN

22/04/2013

Entry and booking forms for the BDO International Open at Pontin's, Brean Sands on June 7th-10th, and the BDO British Open at The Spa, Bridlington on September 21st & 22nd can now be downloaded from the BDO Events Diary.

Click on Events Diary and scroll down to the respective events and then click the event name and the forms will come up for downloading.

2013 POLISH OPEN

22/04/2013

The 4th Winmau Polish Open will be played on April 27th & 28th and will welcome a record breaking number of players from over 20 countries.

The Polish Darts Organisation is proud to announce over 550 entries on Saturday (Men, Ladies, Boys and Girls) and over 500 on Sunday. This is an amazing increase on last year, and there is a starting line-up that includes the current World No.1's, Deta Hedman and Stephen Bunting, together with most of the players who competed in the 2013 Lakeside World Championships.

The weekend will start with warm-up pairs on Friday, with over 160 pairs in both the ladies and men's competition.

Saturday and Sunday are scheduled with singles competitions, both BDO and WDF ranked.

WDF/BDO Winmau Polish Open 2013 website:

http://www.pdodarts.pl/index.php/pl/tournaments
Live Score website: http://pdolive.blogspot.com/

New Dr Darts Feature - 40 Years Of The BDO

22/04/2013

Enjoy another fascinating feature by Dr Darts as he reviews the first 40 years of the BDO

MARTIN FITZMAURICE BDO BOARD STATEMENT

21/04/2013

At a meeting on April 19th, 2013, the BDO's Board of Directors considered the racially offensive remarks made by the MC, Martin Fitzmaurice, at the BDO British Internationals on April 7th, 2013, and his subsequent resignation letter, dated April 9th, 2013.

The Board unanimously agreed to accept Martin's resignation and determined that, with immediate effect, Martin will no longer be contracted or utilised by the BDO at any of its events, as an MC or in any other role, nor will he represent the BDO in any capacity whatsoever.

The Board would like to acknowledge the long service of Martin Fitzmaurice and the 27 years that he has devoted to the BDO. However, the BDO cannot and will not tolerate any form of racism.

LITTLE RICHARD ASHDOWN IS MC FOR BDO

20/04/2013

RICHARD ASHDOWN, known and recognised in the world of darts as 'Little Richard' will be the BDO's official MC at all of its tournaments - including the BBC televised Lakeside World Professional Darts Championships and the Winmau World Masters.

The hugely experienced and popular MC and Referee has been a spotter at the World Pro and World Masters since 2002 and has been MC and Referee at over 40 BDO events across Europe.

He has also hosted every WDF World Cup and Europe Cup since 2008 and has been MC and Referee for the England Darts Organisation (EDO) since its inauguration in 2007.

"I am proud and honoured to be hosting BDO tournaments - especially the majors like the Winmau World Masters, and the biggest one of them all, the Lakeside World Pro. It is the realisation of my lifelong dreams as an MC."

40th ANNIVERSARY WINMAU WORLD MASTERS

12/04/2013

The 2013 WINMAU WORLD MASTERS in association with East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Hull City Council will celebrate the 40th anniversary year of the oldest established major tournament on the BDO calendar (1974 to 2013 inclusive).

The venue will be the City Hall, Hull and the schedule is as follows:

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10TH: Winmau World Masters Play-Offs at the Bonus Arena, Hull.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11TH to SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13TH: Winmau World Masters stage matches at the City Hall, Hull.

Defending 2012 World Masters Champions, STEPHEN BUNTING (England) and JULIE GORE (Wales) will head a field which includes over 300 National and International darts champions from around the globe.

The ticket Hotline is: 01482-300300 and bookings can be made online at hullcc.gov.uk/hullcityhall

The accommodation link is: https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=10616854

The festival of world-class darts will also include the International Play-Offs for the 2014 Lakeside World Professional Darts Championships on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9TH at the Bonus Arena, Hull.

For full details and admission tickets click WINMAU WORLDMASTERS 2013.

BDO STATEMENT re MARTIN FITZMAURICE

09/04/2013

The British Darts Organisation apologises unreservedly for the fact that racially offensive comments were made by MC Martin Fitzmaurice at the BDO British Internationals in Scotland on Sunday, April 7th and streamed over the internet.

The BDO wishes to make it clear that it does not tolerate racism in any shape or form, and a full enquiry is already taking place into this regrettable incident.

In accordance with BDO rules on racism, Martin Fitzmaurice has been made fully aware of the seriousness of his actions and will be required to face a disciplinary hearing in front of the BDO Board.

BDO BRITISH INTERNATIONALS CLEAN SWEEP FOR ENGLAND

07/04/2013

England Men and Women retained their BDO British Internationals titles, and England Boys and Girls also won their respective titles:

FINAL TABLES:
MEN:
LADIES:
BOYS:
GIRLS:

BDO BRITISH INTERNATIONALS ENGLAND v SCOTLAND MEN

07/04/2013

England Men completed the 2013 BDO British Internationals with a 7-5 victory over hosts Scotland. Man of the Match was MARK McGEENEY, who recorded an average of 34.25 in his 3-2 win over GARY STONE, who recorded an average of 33.87.

Please scroll down on the results for statistics and averages.

ENGLAND v SCOTLAND MEN:

BDO BRITISH INTERNATIONALS SCOTLAND v ENGLAND LADIES

07/04/2013

England Ladies enjoyed an emphatic 6-0 victory over Scotland Ladies, which included another Lady of The Match award for DETA HEDMAN, who recorded a 27.33 average.

Please scroll down the match results for full stats, including average.

SCOTLAND v ENGLAND LADIES RESULTS:

BDO BRITISH INTERNATIONALS ENGLAND MEN v WALES MEN

07/04/2013

The England Men's team beat Wales Men 7-5 and there were some impressive averages from Man Of The Match MARTIN ADAMS (34.28) in his 3-1 win against Wayne Warren; GLEN DURRANT (33.40) in his 3-0 win against Mike Gillet and JAMES WILSON with 31.00 in his 3-1 win over Scott Dockerty.

England Men: MARTIN ADAMS (Cambs), MARTIN ATKINS (Yorks), STEPHEN BUNTING (Lancs), GLEN DURRANT (Cleveland), PAUL HOGAN (Berks), JAMIE HUGHES (W.Midlands), MARK McGEENEY (Lancs), SCOTT MITCHELL (Dorset), TONY O'SHEA (Cheshire), GARRY THOMPSON (Yorks), SCOTT WAITES (Yorks), JOHN WALTON (Yorks), JAMES WILSON (Yorks).

Wales Men: MARTIN PHILLIPS (Gwynedd), MARK LAYTON (Breconshire), DAVID SMITH-HAYES (Derbys), TONY BRADLEY (Glam), DAVID NEADS (Glam), TIM JONES (Glam), WAYNE WARREN (Glam), MARTYN FREEMAN (Gwent), SAM CANKETT (Gwent), MIKE GILLET (Hampshire), MITCH BUTLER (Montgomery & Radnor), SCOTT DOCHERTY (Montgomery & Radnor), JOHNNY CLAYTON (Pembs).

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ENGLAND v WALES MEN RESULTS:

BDO BRITISH INTERNATIONALS SCOTLAND v WALES MEN

06/04/2013

Scotland's Men enjoyed a 7-5 victory over Wales Men in the BDO British Internationals.

Scotland Men: JAMIE BAIN (Grampian), CRAIG BAXTER (Clackmannanshire), EUAN CALLENDAR (Highland), JOHN EYRE (Lothian), COLIN FEELEY (Fife), CAMERON MENZIES (Ayrs), ROSS MONTGOMERY (Fife), STEVE RITCHIE (Shrops), ALAN SMALL (Fife), GARY STONE (E.Stirlings), ALAN SOUTAR (Angus), STEVE TAYLOR (Grampian), HARRY TODMAN (Lothian).

Wales Men: MARTIN PHILLIPS (Gwynedd), MARK LAYTON (Breconshire), DAVID SMITH-HAYES (Derbys), TONY BRADLEY (Glam), DAVID NEADS (Glam), TIM JONES (Glam), WAYNE WARREN (Glam), MARTYN FREEMAN (Gwent), SAM CANKETT (Gwent), MIKE GILLET (Hampshire), MITCH BUTLER (Montgomery & Radnor), SCOTT DOCHERTY (Montgomery & Radnor), JOHNNY CLAYTON (Pembs).

Results Scotland v Wales Men:

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BDO BRITISH INTERNATIONALS WALES v SCOTLAND BOYS and GIRLS

06/04/2013

The Boys Youth team of Wales beat their Scotland counterparts 3-1, while the Girls of Wales & Scotland produced a 1-1 draw.

Results BOYS:

Results GIRLS:

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BDO BRITISH INTERNATIONALS ENGLAND v WALES LADIES

06/04/2013

The England Ladies team had a 4-2 win over the Wales Ladies.

England Ladies:TRINA GULLIVER (Warks), DETA HEDMAN (Oxfordshire), LISA ASHTON (Lancs), CLAIRE BALL (Cambs), CLARE BYWATERS (Oxfordshire), LORRAINE FARLAM (Yorks), AMANDA MALLETT (Cambs).

Wales Ladies: JULIE GORE (Pembrokeshire), RHIAN EDWARDS (Glam), CHRIS SAVVERY (Gwent), GAYNOR WILLIAMS (Gwynedd), RHIAN GRIFFITHS (Pembrokeshire), AMANA ROSSER (Gwent), LISA HUGHES (Gwynedd).

In her 3-0 win against Rhian Griffiths, England's Deta Hedman was named 'Lady Of The Match' with an outstanding average of 32.67

ENGLAND v WALES LADIES RESULTS:

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BDO BRITISH INTERNATIONAL ENGLAND v WALES BOYS and GIRLS

06/04/2013

Saturday's Youth Matches between England and Wales resulted in a 2-0 win for England Girls and a 2-2 Draw for England and Wales Boys.

England Boys: MASON RIOU (Hampshire), JORDAN SINGH (W.Midlands), GEORGE KILLINGTON (London) and BRADLEY HALLS (Essex).

Wales Boys: COREY EVANS (Glam), MORGAN DOBBS (Glam), SAM WEAVER (Montgomery & Radnor) and RHYS GRIFFIN (Glam).

England Girls: CASEY GALLAGHER (Sussex) and NATASHA EAVES (Lancs)

Wales Girls: LARA DAVIES (Montgomery & Radnor) and LAUREN CAIN (Glam).

GIRLS RESULTS:

BOYS RESULTS:

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WALES and SCOTLAND LADIES DRAW

05/04/2013

In the opening Ladies match of the 2013 BDO British Internationals, WALES and SCOTLAND played out a 3-3 draw.

Wales Ladies: JULIE GORE (Pembrokes), RHIAN EDWARDS (Glam, CHRIS SAVVERY (Gwent), GAYNOR WILLIAMS (Gwynedd), RHIAN GRIFFITHS (Pembrokes, AMANDA ROSSER (Gwent), LISA HUGHES (Gwynedd).

Scotland Ladies: LYNN COWAN (E.Renfrews), LOUISE HEPBURN (Renfrews), ANNE KIRK (Ayrs), FRANCES LAWSON (Lothian), KATE SMITH (Tay Valley), JENNI TULLY (Central), SUSANNA YOUNG (E.Renfrews).

Wales v Scotland Ladies Results

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BDO BRITISH INTERNATIONALS ENGLAND v SCOTLAND BOYS

05/04/2013

In the opening match of the Boys Youth at the 2013 BDO British Internationals, the England team of JORDAN SINGH (West Midlands), MASON RIOU (Hampshire), BRADLEY HALLS (Essex) and GEORGE KILLINGTON (London) beat the Scotland team of ARRAN EDWARDS (Lanarkshire), BRADLEY WESTON (Grampian), BRENDYN DONNELLY (Fife) and JAMIE ROY (Angus) 3-1.

BOYS YOUTH RESULTS:

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BDO BRITISH INTERNATIONALS ENGLAND v SCOTLAND GIRLS

05/04/2013

In the opening match of the 2013 BDO British Internationals, England's CASEY GALLAGHER (Sussex) and NATASHA EAVES (Lancs) beat Scotland's CAITLYN ROSS (Central) and GAYLE MAXWELL (Central) 2-0.

Results:

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2013 BDO BRITISH INTERNATIONALS

01/04/2013

The Scottish Darts Association are hosting the 2013 BDO British Internationals from Friday, April 5th to Sunday, April 7th, when they will be welcoming the Men's and Ladies England and Wales teams to the Glenrothes Recreation and Social Club, North Street, Glenrothes Fife for a truly competitive weekend of darts.

All matches will be streamed live over the internet starting on the Friday, April 5th with the England Youth v Scotland Youth at 7PM.

This is the link: http://www.dartstream.co.uk/scottish

The weekend schedule is:

Friday 5th April

5.30pm: Reception Buffet
6:00pm: Doors open
7:00pm: England v Scotland Youth
9:00pm: Wales v Scotland Ladies

Saturday 6th April

09:15am: Players and officials accreditation provided and practise area open to players only
09:30am: Doors to general public open
10:30am : England v Wales Youth
12:30pm: England v Wales Ladies
2:30pm: Scotland v Wales Youth
4:30pm: Scotland v Wales Men
7:15pm: Competition concludes

Saturday Evening

8:30pm to 1:00 Entertainment in the Lounge Bar

Sunday 7th April 2013

10:15am: Players and officials accreditation provided and practise area open to players only
10:00am : Doors to general public open
11:00am: England v Wales (Men’s)
2:30pm: Scotland v England (Women’s)
4:30pm: England v Scotland (Men’s)
6:30pm: Conclusion and Presentations

BICC RESULTS AND AVERAGES MARCH 2013

25/03/2013

After yet another bleak winter weekend, the results for BICC matches played on March 23rd and 24th can be downloaded HERE

Top Averages for March can be downloaded HERE

WINMAU WHEELCHAIR DARTS ASSOCIATION TEAMS UP WITH WHEELPOWER

22/03/2013

The Winmau Wheelchair Darts Association (WWDA, formerly Wheelchair Darts UK) has announced a new partnership with WheelPower – the national charity for wheelchair sport
in the UK. It was established in 1948 to provide, promote and develop opportunities for men, women and children with disabilities to participate in recreational and competitive wheelchair sport.

For over 50 years, the charity has provided unique opportunities for sport to be used for rehabilitation, recreation and competition and was the founding organisation for the disability sports movement which led to the Paralympic Games.

Having already included sports such as athletics, table tennis, skiing, basketball and rugby, WheelPower readily identifies the huge social and rehabilitation opportunities offered by darts.

Steve Snelling, Sports Advisor for WheelPower, said: “When Mike Skuse of the WWDA contacted us with the overwhelming reaction to the launch of wheelchair darts in the UK, it was immediately obvious to us that the sport of darts has huge potential.

"One of our main aims is to provide new and exciting opportunities for wheelchair users, and darts is such a big part of the popular culture in the UK that we know it will be an instant success with players across the country.”

Mike Skuse of the WWDA added: “The introduction of the new 137cm throwing height for wheelchair players, and the formation of the World Disability Darts Association by Russ Strobel, opened up a whole new avenue for wheelchair players across the globe. We will be working closely with Russ and his colleagues, WheelPower and Winmau to further the sport and bring new and exciting opportunities for wheelchair players in the darts arena. WheelPower are an incredibly influential and well-respected organisation and to have their full support is a huge boost for our Association”.

Full details on WheelPower can be found via their website: http://www.wheelpower.org.uk

More information on the WWDA can be found on http://www.wheelchairdarts.co.uk/ and you can follow them on twitter: @WheelchairDarts

Winmau Launches 9-Dart Club in Poland

Winmau, the official supplier of Blade 4 dartboards for the WDF/BDO Winmau Polish Open, are delighted to honour the Polish players who have recorded a rare nine dart finish in Polish competitions.

Players Jacek Krupka, Bartosz Pacek and Bartosz Sobczynski are admitted to the elite "Winmau 9-Dart Club".

Each will receive a personalised laser-etched aluminium darts case featuring the details of their unique achievement. The lucky three will also receive a set of Winmau premium tungsten darts, flights and shafts.

Maciej Chorbinski, President of the Polish Darts Organisation, said: “Winmau have been a superb partner for the PDO, and we can’t thank them enough for their support. The 9-Dart Club is another way that Winmau and the PDO recognise the great talent we have among our players.”

BDO BOARD CHANGES

21/03/2013

The BDO Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of Barry Gilbey, who was elected onto the Board in August 2011.

During his tenure, Barry has overseen the introduction of Executive Directors, giving the Company greater stability and expertise in areas such as PR, IT and Merchandising.

The Board wishes to acknowledge his past services to the BDO and thank him for his time and input on behalf of the BDO during his time on the Board.

In a further change to the Board structure, John Weller, Executive Director for Marketing, Merchandising and Fund-Raising, was co-opted as a full Board member with immediate effect.

John is well known and respected within the BDO as General Secretary of Essex, and BICC Executive Divisional Director for Division 4.

STEPHEN BUNTING AND DETA HEDMAN ARE 2013 MARIFLEX OPEN CHAMPIONS

18/03/2013

STEPHEN BUNTING, the 2012 Mariflex runner-up went one better this year by being crowned 2013 Mariflex Open Men's Singles Champion in an exciting final against Belgium's Geert de Vos.

On his way to the final, Geert had enjoyed wins against top players like Martin Atkins and Ross Montgomery, but the in-form Stephen Bunting fresh from his triumph in the Isle-of-Man Open ended his dreams.

Stephen lost the first leg of the first set, but from then on played supreme darts to take the title.

In an all-England Ladies Singles final, DETA HEDMAN also continued her top form by winning the title for the second time in a hard fought final against Rachel Brooks.

England's Casey Galagher is the Mariflex Open Girls Champion and Coline Roelofs won the Boys title and with it an invitation to compete in the 2013 Zuiderduin Masters Youth tournament.

Robbie Green and Deta Hedman won the Mixed Pairs title with a 5-3 win over Gary Robson and Kirsi Viikainen , and Deta was in the final of the Ladies Pairs with Fallon Sherrock, but in a hard fought final it was Lorraine Farlam and Anastasia Dobromyslova who triumphed 4-3 to win the Ladies Pairs title

The Men's Pairs title was won by the Dutch pair of Wesley Harms and Jeffrey de Graaf, who beat England's Tony Eccles and Glen Durrant 5-2.

Men singles: Last 16

Roncero, Braulio (NL) v Bunting, Stephen (1) (ENG) 0 4
Adams, Martin (ENG) v. O'Shea, Tony (8) (ENG) 4 1
Wiel van de, Willy (12) (NL) v Pas van de, Benito (5) (NL) 2 4
Jennings, Paul (ENG) v Mertens, Dirk (BE) 4 3
Vos De, Geert (15) (BE) v Fitton, Darryl (2) (ENG) 4 3
Kist, Christian (NL)v George, Richie (7) (ENG) 3 4
Green, Robbie (11) (ENG) v Montgomery, Ross (Sco) 1 4
Atkins, Martin (14) (ENG) v Noppert, Danny (NL) 1 4

Last 8

Bunting, Stephen (1) (ENG)v Adams, Martin (ENG) 5 2
Pas van de, Benito (5) (NL)vJennings, Paul (ENG) 5 4
Vos De, Geert (15)(BE) v George, Richie (7) (ENG) 5 1
Montgomery, Ross (Sco)v Noppert, Danny (NL) 5 2

Semi Final

Bunting, Stephen (1)(ENG)v Pas van de, Benito (5) (NL) 2 0
Vos De, Geert (15) (BE)v Montgomery, Ross (Sco) 2 0
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Final

Bunting, Stephen (1) (ENG)v Vos De, Geert (15) (BE) 3 0
sets : 3-2 : 3-1 : 3-0

LADIES SINGLES Last 16

Armstrong, Irina (8) (RUS) v Kuijten, Anneke (NL) 3 0
Hedman, Deta (1) (ENG) v Silvan, Lumi (FIN) 4 1
Farlam, Lorraine (ENG)v Zanten van, Floortje (NL) 4 3
Gulliver, Trina (4) (ENG)v Molema, Carla (NL) 4 3
Dobromyslova, Ana (7) (RUS)v IJpelaar, Danielle (NL) 4 1
Brooks, Rachel (2) (ENG)v Erades, Rilana (NL) 4 2
Schuur, Tamara (6) (NL)v David, Rachna (NOR) 2 4
Graaf de, Aileen (3) (NL)v Viinikainen, Kirsi (FIN) 4 3

LAST 8:

Armstrong, Irina (8) (RUS)v Hedman, Deta (1) (ENG) 3 4
Farlam, Lorraine (ENG)v Gulliver, Trina (4) (ENG) 1 4
Dobromyslova, Ana (7) (RUS)v Brooks, Rachel (2) (ENG) 0 4
David, Rachna (NOR)v Graaf de, Aileen (3) (NL) 4 0

SEMI-FINAL:

Hedman, Deta (1) (ENG)v Gulliver, Trina (4) (ENG) 5 3
Brooks, Rachel (2) (ENG)v David, Rachna (NOR) 5 3

FINAL:

Hedman, Deta (1) (ENG)v Brooks, Rachel (2) (ENG) 2 1

GIRLS SINGLES LAST 8

Gallagher, Casey (ENG)v Bouwman, Fenna (NL) 3 0
Bracke, Sharon (BE)v Bracke, Shana (BE) 1 3
Hof, Cassandra (NL)v Frauenfelder, Kyana (NL) 0 3
Rosen, Sarah (SWE)v Gerbes, Sandy 3 2

SEMI-FINAL:

Gallagher, Casey (ENG)v Bracke, Shana (BE) 3 0
Frauenfelder, Kyana (NL)v Rosen, Sarah (SWE) 2 3
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FINAL:

Gallagher, Casey (ENG)v Rosen, Sarah (SWE) 4 2

BOYS SINGLES LAST 16:

Turfboer, Lorenzo (NL)v Zonneveld, Niels (NL) 1 4
Rubais Ludovic (BE)v Duijvenbode v, M (NL) 2 4
Versluys, Kevin (NL)v Bavel van, Jaimy (NL) 4 2
Roelofs, Colin (NL)vPoorter jr, Jan (NL) 4 0
Poel van de, Tim (NL)v Wester, Quin (NL) 0 4
Coenderaerts, Bryan (BE)v Monsees, Davy (NL) 4 3
Brouwer, Jordin (NL)v Frauenfelder, Levy (NL) 4 2
Davies, Joe (ENG)v Raman, Brian (BE) 4 1

LAST 8

Zonneveld, Niels (NL)v Duijvenbode v, M (NL) 0 4
Versluys, Kevin (NL) v Roelofs, Colin (NL) 1 4
Wester, Quin (NL)v Coenderaerts, Bryan (BE) 4 1
Brouwer, Jordin (NL)v Davies, Joe (ENG) 0 4

SEMI-FINAL
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Duijvenbode v, M (NL)v Roelofs, Colin (NL) 2 4
Wester, Quin (NL)v Davies, Joe (ENG) 3 4

FINAL
Roelofs, Colin (NL)v Davies, Joe (ENG) 5 0

2013 MARIFLEX OPEN CHAMPIONS:

Men's Singles: STEPHEN BUNTING (ENG)
Ladies Singles: DETA HEDMAN (ENG)
Girls Singles: CASEY GALLAGHER (ENG)
Boys Singles: COLIN ROELOFS (NETH)
Men's Pairs: WESLEY HARMS & JEFFREY de GRAAF (NETH)
Ladies Pairs: ANASTASIA DOBROMYSLOVA (RUS) & LORRAINE FARLAM (ENG)
Mixed Pairs: ROBBIE GREEN & DETA HEDMAN (ENG)

RESULTS:

MENS SINGLES
LADIES SINGLES
BOYS SINGLES
GIRLS SINGLES
MEN'S PAIRS
LADIES PAIRS
MIXED PAIRS

BDO TORREMOLINOS OPEN FINAL RESULTS

15/03/2013

The 2013 BDO Torremolinos Open came to a successful conclusion at the Sol Principe Hotel, Torremolinos, Costa del Sol on Friday, March 15th and the full results of all competitions are as follows:

MEN'S SINGLES
LADIES SINGLES
MEN'S PAIRS
LADIES PAIRS
MIXED TRIPLES

Photo:

2013 Men's Singles Champion, PHIL BUTLER, with BDO VIP guest Bob Potter of Lakeside Country Club - 'The Home of World Darts'.

TORREMOLINOS OPEN SINGLES LIVE SCORING FOR SEMIS AND FINALS

15/03/2013

The 2013 Torremolinos Open has now been played down to the Semi-Finals and Finals of all competitions and there will be LIVE SCORING for the closing stages on Friday, March 15th. Results:

MEN'S SINGLES:

LADIES SINGLES:

BDO TORREMOLINOS OPEN MIXED TRIPLES

14/03/2013

The BDO Torremolinos Open Mixed Triples results have been played down to the Semi-Finals and the results are HERE

There will be LIVE SCORING available for all Friday's Semi-Finals and Finals from the Sol Principe Hotel, Torremolinos.

TORREMOLINOS OPEN MENS AND LADIES PAIRS

13/03/2013

The Men's and Ladies Pairs in the 2013 BDO Torremolinos Open have been played down to the respective Semi-Finals at the Sol Principe Hotel on the Costa del Sol.

Results are as follows:

MENS PAIRS

LADIES PAIRS

STEPHEN BUNTING AND ANASTASIA DOBROMYSLOVA TRIUMPH IN THE ISLE OF MAN

11/03/2013

Stephen Bunting became the 23rd new name to go on the prestigious Isle of Man International Festival of Darts Men’s Singles trophy after triumphing over Darryl Fitton 4-2 in the final at the Villa Marina in Douglas.

Fast-throwing Bunting hit a maximum and two 15-darters on his way to the title and there was a new winner in the Women’s Singles as Lakeside World Champion Anastasia Dobromyslova beat Lisa Ashton 4-0 in a repeat of January's Lakeside world final.

The Russian star hit an 80 finish and 14 dart leg to claim the £3,000 first prize.
The seafront at Douglas was battered by high winds and sky-high waves, but inside one of dart’s most prestigious venue temperatures soared as the world’s best did battle over four days for a share of the £23,000 on offer, rankings points and places for the singles winners in the 2013 Winmau World Masters.

The four day tournament kicked off with the annual Okells “Early Bird” £1000 “winner takes all” competition. And it provided the right tonic to encourage islanders to try their hand in the festival as former West Midlander Wayne Harrison, who now lives on the island powered into the final.

There was 140 hopefuls on the oche for the competition and it was Harrison, who celebrates 10 years of living on the Isle of Man next month, who got locals cheering as he battle to the last four where he despatched Greater Manchester’s Steve Green to surge into the final.
The second semi saw Powys’ Jim Williams overcome the challenge of former England international Tony Eccles.

Harrison, who was bidding to emulate fellow islander Colin Tyrer’s victory in the same competition two years ago failed to use the throwing advantage and lost the opening leg, but bounced back with 100 and 137 scores to level.

In the next Williams missed double tops for a 68 finish and Harrison swept home his favourite double 16, firing out a maximum as he clinched victory in the next on double one.
In the Winmau Youth Singles there were 21 entrants and it was diminutive Natasha Eaves who won through in the top half. Tash, just 13, from Fleetwood, fought back after losing the opening leg to topple Joe Davis of Hove (Sussex) 2-1, exiting with an 86 flourish (double 18, 18,double 16).

Her opponent in the final was Joe Singleton ,who beat his friend Keiran Goffin in an all-Morecambe Semi Final clash 2-0.

Eaves, mature for her age, hit a ton and then clinched the opening leg with a 71 checkout, finished on double tops, firing out a brace of 140s as she moved ominously into a 2-0 lead. She clinched victory with a 15-dart leg, earning a place in the Winmau World Masters youth championship in October.

More than 200 teams started the Mixed Pairs competition, with reigning Lakeside World Champion Scott Waites and partner Dee Bateman earning a place in the final after defeating the powerful duo of Martin Adams and Trina Gulliver, who between them have 12 world championship titles.

Stephen Bunting and Anastasia Dobromyslova won through in the bottom half of the draw after dashing the hopes of the Robbie Green/Deta Hedman pairing in the other Semi Final clash.

It was Bateman who drew first blood in the final, clinching a 54 finish on double tops, and then spurred by a 180 from Waites, she obliged by clinching the match-winning double 16 as they celebrated their 2-0 win over Bunting and Dobromyslova.

Around 112 entries lined up for the Women's Pairss, with the highly fancied duo of Trina Gulliver and Lisa Ashton failing to reach the last eight, toppled by Irina Armstrong and Aileen de Graaf.

Tamara Schurr and Sharon Prins defeated Heather Lodge and Sas Bode to win through in the top half of the draw, while Lorraine Farlam and Anastasia Dobromyslova scored a Semi Final success over Paula Jacklin and Sue Gulliver in the bottom half of the draw.

Farlam and Dobromyslova had success on their minds as they fired out three 100s to set up a double 10 exit to claim the first leg. Despite two 140s from their opponents it was Farlam and Dobromyslova who clinched victory.

It was Glen Durrant and Tony Eccles who thwarted an all-Dutch final by toppling Remco van Eijden and Joey ten Berg 2-0.

The Dutchman fired out 121, 125 scores but a ton and then 180 from Eccles steered the north of England partnership to the opening leg. In the next there was 140 and 100 scores plus another maximum from in-form Eccles as the England duo clinched a 14-dart match-winning victory on double 16.

Disappointed Dutch player and former world champion Francis Hoenselaar was unable to defend her Women’s Single title after breaking an arm in a cycling accident as a record field of 144 players stepped up to the oche to challenge for the top prize.

Islanders struggled against the top flight opposition from the mainland UK and the Netherlands – but five players from the Isle of Man managed to get through to their board Semi Finals before finding the pace too hot to handle.

Those expected to perform well safely negotiated their board finals and on to the Quarter Finals, where former double champ Trina Gulliver dismissed Lorraine Farlam 3-0 to set up a Semi Final showdown with Lisa Ashton, the 3-1 conqueror of Irina Armstrong.

Julie Gore, chasing a record-equalling five titles looked on course after twice leading World Champion Anastasia Dobromyslova, but the cool Russian levelled and booked her place in the last four with a 47 checkout, finished on double 16.

Her opponent was five times Manx champion Deta Hedman, who came through a tense five leg clash with Aileen de Graaf of the Netherlands, after losing the opening leg. Hedman surged into the Semi Finals with a faultless 90 finish completed with double 10.

In the first Semi the Russian World Champion signalled her intentions by twice leading the five times Manx title winner. Hedman levelled with a 90 checkout, completed on bull , but Dobromyslova replied with a 100 finish, completed on a match-winning double tops.

A lack lustre performance from the nine times world champion Trina Gulliver, who was struggling with the effects of a hip problem, saw her uncharacteristically go 2-0 down in her Semi Final clash with England colleague Lisa Ashton. She battled to find the 60 segment and was punished in the third leg by power-scoring from Ashton, who coasted through 3-0 with double 18.

In the final Dobromyslova signalled her title intentions by following up 140,121 and 100 scores with an eye-catching 80 checkout. More power-scoring – including a 140 and 136 – paved the way for her to annex the leg against the throwing advantage in just 14 darts.
There was more of the same in the third leg as 100, 140 and 123 scores steered her to a 3-0 lead with double six, Ashton’s confidence draining from her as memories of her World Championship defeat at the hands of Anastasia must have come flooding back.

Both hit 140s in the fourth leg, but Ashton missed double 18 for a match-saving 68 as cool Dobromyslova – also requiring 68 - swept in the title-winning double 16.

Comeback man Andy Fordham had big crowds following him as he bid to recapture the form that took him to the Lakeside world title. He acknowledges he still has a long way to go but is improving with each outing. He took his place among the 520 starters and steamed into board final before going out, well pleased with his performance.

John Walton was a non starter in the island event and Martin Adams ended up on the sidelines after failing to negotiate his board qualifying rounds. Losing world finalist Tony O’Shea, Willy van de Wiel and veteran Welsh left-hander Martin Phillips were also left to reflect on what might have been.

Nine Manx players – inspired perhaps by the feat of Wayne Harrison in the Okells competition - fought their way to the board finals before having to concede defeat to their more experienced opponents.

Gary Robson – winner in 2007 – failed to make the last 32, along with Richie George, Alan Norris, Ross Montgomery, Jan Dekker, Wesley Harms, Glen Durrant and Scott Mitchell.
Feisty left-hander Steve Douglas form Kent battled into the Quarter Finals, where he dismissed Jamie Bain 3-1 to set up a Semi Final encounter with Darryl Fitton, who beat Mick Nixon by the same scoreline.

In the bottom half of the draw, Scott Waites was warming to the challenge of lifting his first Manx title, toppling Rick Hofstra and then grounding another flying Dutchman - Jeffrey de Graaf, the defending champ - who fell 3-1 to the Yorkshireman.

Waites’ Semi Final opponent was Stephen Bunting, who took out Yorkshire danger man Garry Thompson and then delivered the bullet to Martin Atkins to book a place in the penultimate stage with Waites.

A thrill-a-minute encounter was promised by fast-throwers Bunting and Waites, and they did not disappoint, enacting a five leg thriller at breakneck speed. Bunting hit a 140 and 180 as he annexed the opening leg, against the throw in 12 darts, opening up a 2-0 lead with a 15 darter, despite a brace of 140s for Scotty.

Throwing first Waites clinched the third after both players nervously missed doubles and then annexed the fourth against the throw on double eight after narrowly missing bull for a show-stopping 170 with his previous set of darts.

Bunting won “the bull” in the fifth leg and drove home the advantage, recovering from an opening 45 to follow it with scores of 100,180, 140, setting himself up for the match-winning double 18 – his 13th dart of the leg.

Unfortunately, the eagerly anticipated second Semi Final clash between Steve Douglas and Darryl Fitton had to be cancelled after MC Andy Firth announced that the popular Kent player had been taken ill and had been forced to fly home, leaving “The Dazzler” with a walkover. Everyone sends best wishes to Steve for a speedy recovery.

The methodical slow-throwing Fitton knew he had to try to disrupt the fast throwing Bunting if he was to clinch his second Manx title and he took the opening leg with the throw, but Bunting swept back , firing out a maximum to level. The next two legs went with the throw, but then Fitton missed three doubles for double 12 to move ahead as Bunting pounced to go 3-2 ahead.

With the throwing advantage in the sixth leg, Stephen his a 140 and two tons as Fitton desperately searched for a big score, leaving a grateful and jubilant Bunting to clinch the title with double 16.

He becomes the 23rd different winner of the men’s singles during the 28-year history and the 24th Englishman to land the title.

Just prior to the start of the tournament Specsavers stepped in to offer a special £1000 award to the first player in the men or women’s singles to hit the perfect nine dart game.
No-one was successful - perhaps they should have gone to Specsavers!!

Results

Okells Jubilee Trophy (winner-takes-all)
1 W Harrison £1000; 2 J Williams; 3= S Green, T Eccles ; 5-8 B Davies, D Ayres, T Brentgartner, V Holden ; 9-16 P Boughey, A Edwards, A Toft, I Fields, M Bushby, M Wilson, B Reeve, A Gudgeon .

Winmau World Masters Youth playoffs
1 N Eaves £160; 2 J Singleton £80; 3= J Davis, K Goffin £40; 5-8 S Weaver, I Weaver, J Rindred, P Kelly £20

Mixed Pairs
1 S Waites/D Bateman £500; 2 S Bunting/A Dobromyslova £250; 3= M Adams/T Gulliver, R Green/D Hedman £125; 5-8 A Kerr/C Kerr, F Jones/F Sherrock, B Davies/R Davies, R Meulenkamp/S Prins £60; 9-16 L Shewan/K Thompson, T Gregory/R Sheard, P Brown/I Armstrong, D Fitton/C Halliday, D Simpson/S Leslie, B de Hoog/A de Graaf, J Wilson/R Brooks, T Junghans/C Rudin £40

Ladies Pairs
1 L Farlam/A Dobromyslova £400; 2 T Schurr/S Prins £200; 3= H Lodge/S Bode, P Jacklin/S Gulliver £100; 5-8 I Armstong/A de Graaf, G Davies/S Thornbury, D Bateman/R Brooks, D Hedman/F Sherrock £50; 9-16 L Ashton/T Gulliver, T Hughes/T Cunningham, D Shaw/A Smith, S Reading/M Riggs, N Jones/G Jones, D Cannan/V Cannan, C Rudin/R Bussard, P Povah/S Leslie £30

Mens Pairs
1 G Durrant/T Eccles £500; 2 G d Vos/£250; 3= J Dekker/M Meulenkamp, R v Eijden/J ten Berg £125; 5-8 J Hurrelly/M Blanford, S Bunting/B v d Pas, W Harms/J de Graaf, G Durrant/T Eccles £60; 9-16 D Coulton/D Speak, B Hallis/P Jaques, D Fitton/A Fordham, M Oosterhuis/R Hofstra, J Cooper/T Richardson, R Green/A Norris, R Corrin/W Coulter, S Heywood/J Tucci £40.

Ladies Singles
1 A Dobromyslova £3000; 2 L Ashton £1000; 3= D Hedman, T Gulliver £400; 5-8 J Gore, A de Graaf, I Armstrong, L Farlam £100; 9-16 A Kuijen, B Martin, R Brookes, A Underwood, T Schurr, C Stainsby, K Wilkinson, S Prins £50; 17-32 F Sherrock, T Cunningham, S Gulliver, F Lawson, R Davies, D Shaw, L McGarraghy, H Partington, C Smith, D Bateman, J Clements, A Smith, C Gallagher, K Conway, B Evans, T Marran £20; 33-64 A Entwistle, R Bussard, Z Nettleship, S Wilson, M Riggs, V Oliphant, Z Jones, H Lodge, P Primrose, S Jordan, G Davies, J Avrill, P Jackin, S Witten, V Hargrove, S Martin, K McGivern, J Thompson, E Allan, K Hoggarth,D Charleson, R Robertson, A Waslin, T Wright, T Hughes, P Hind, N Williams, E Little, A McDonald, R Griffiths, S Leslie, W Turton,£10.

Mens Singles
1 S Bunting £5000; 2 D Fitton £1000; 3= S Waites, S Douglas £500; 5-8 J Bain, M Nixon, J d Graaf, M Atkins £125; 9-16 T Eccles, P Borthwick, G Stafford, B v d Pas, R Hofstra, R v Eijden, G Thompson, M Blanford £50; 17-32 B Hallas, P Knighton, D Clifford, G Robson, B Fairley, A Edwards, R George, R Arrowsmith, J Welding, A Norris, R Montgomery, J Dekker, W Harms, M Carvill, G Durrant, S Mitchell £30; 33-64 C Tyrer, R Winder, M Phillips, C Loudon, G Stowe, J Wilson, M Oversby, T Gregory, D Bellard, B de Hoog, A Young, P Lancaster, B Balaban, T O’Shea, D Gijsberts, M Smith, G O’Donnell, M Smallshaw, S Head, G Uren, R Lawson, J Cooper, P Rodgers, S Davies, P Roberts, C Devine, A Fordham, M Smedley, R Nelson, D Hale, J Williams, L Grimshaw £20

2013 ISLE OF MAN OPEN

26/02/2013

There is more than £22,000 on offer at the 28th Isle of Man International Festival of Darts from March 8th to 10th and reigning Lakeside World Professional Champion Scott Waites will be hoping to add the prestigious Isle of Man International Festival of Darts title to his bulging trophy cabinet after taking his winning form to the recent Dutch Open, where he emerged 2013 Champion.

There is £5000 on offer to the winner of the Men’s Singles and £3000 for the Women’s Singles champion, with the added bonus of invitations to the 2013 Winmau World Masters.

Both Scott and reigning and three times Lakeside Women's World Champion, Anastasia Dobromyslova, are seeking their first Isle-of-Man titles.

A total prize fund of £22,800 is on offer across the three-day tournament (March 8-10), as well as BDO Invitation Tables Category A rankings points. Also new to the event is a 9-Dart prize sponsored by Specsavers.

The venue for the 28th festival will once again be the palatial sea-front Villa Marina entertainment complex in Douglas - one of the most impressive venues on the darts calendar.

Last year there was a strong contingent from the Netherlands and the island is once again expecting an 'invasion' by the orange army after an all-Dutch 2012 final in which Jeffrey de Graaf celebrated victory over fellow countryman Jan Dekker in the Men’s Singles.

And there were further Dutch celebrations when Francis Hoenselaar won the Women’s Singles title - preventing England's Deta Hedman from collecting her sixth Manx win.

Deta will be back this year, as will nine times Lakeside Women's World Champion Trina Gulliver, who won the recent Dutch Open Singles title and will be keen to continue her good form by claiming her third I-o-M Singles title.

Four times winner Julie Gore will be looking to build on previous successes but the lure of the £3000 top prize and rankings points will ensure a high quality field.

Supporting the singles events are Mixed Pairs, Men’s and Women’s Pairs, plus the island play-offs for the Winmau World Masters Youth competition.

For early arrivals on the island the 2013 Festival opens on Thursday night (March 7) with a winner-takes-all knockout competition, supported by Okells Brewery.

The following night will see the Mixed Pairs and Winmau World Master Youth play-offs being staged, with the Men’s and Women’s Singles played down to the Semi-Finals on Saturday.

Sunday will see the Men’s and Women’s Pairs, followed by the finals of all competitions immediately afterwards in the impressive circular Royal Hall.

As well as support from the Department of Tourism, the Festival attracts support and backing from Isle of Man Steam Packet Holidays, Okells Brewery and Winmau.

A Twitter account has a preview of the event and will also post updates throughout the weekend. It can be followed on @iomdartfest and/or by using the hashtag #iomdartfest to access information.

CONGRATULATIONS TO WALES LADIES ON SIX NATIONS CUP VICTORY

26/02/2013

The ladies of Wales are the 2013 Six Nations Cup Champions after a 5-3 victory over The Netherlands on their home soil.

The 2013 Men's Champions are The Netherlands, who beat England Men 13-10. Results were as follows:

LADIES SEMI FINALS:

ENGLAND 4-5 NETHERLANDS
WALES 5-3 SCOTLAND

FINAL:

WALES 5-3 NETHERLANDS

MEN'S SEMI-FINALS:

ENGLAND 13-8 WALES
NETHERLANDS 13-4 NORTHERN IRELAND

FINAL:

NETHERLANDS 13-10 ENGLAND

WALES LADIES are the 2013 Six Nations Cup Champions
NETHERLAND MEN are the 2013 Six Nations Cup Champions

CONGRATULATIONS TO SCOTTISH OPEN CHAMPIONS 2013

17/02/2013

Congratulations to the 2013 Scottish Open Champions:

MEN'S SINGLES: WESLEY HARMS (NETH)
MEN'S PAIRS: JAMES WILSON & GARY ROBSON (ENG)
LADIES SINGLES: DETA HEDMAN (ENG)
LADIES PAIRS: SUE GULLIVER & PAULA JACKLIN (ENG)

RESULTS:
MEN'S SINGLES
MEN'S PAIRS
LADIES SINGLES
LADIES PAIRS

SCOTTISH OPEN 2013 LATEST RESULTS AND LINKS

13/02/2013

Scottish Open 2013 15th - 17th February

The Men's and Ladies draws are now on line. Please use the links below to access the draws and latest results:

Two links are provided for the Men’s and Women's Singles: the first will take you to a webpage, the second will require a PDF reader to view the document. All links will open in a new browser The draw sheets will be updated on the day of the event.

We hope to have the first results up within 90 minutes of the first game being played and approximately every 60 minutes thereafter. The Ladies and Men’s pairs draw will be published online on the Saturday (16th) night with the results being updated during the event on Sunday 17th February. For the first time all stage matches will be streamed live over the internet. Please keep checking for latest information during the event. Further information will be available on SDA website www.scottishdarts.com SDA Facebook page and twitter

A to Z Board allocation & times

Ladies    Men's

Men's Draw/Results
Webpage Link   PDF Liink

Ladies Draw/Results
Webpage Link   PDF Liink

MEN'S SINGLES:

LADIES SINGLES

SIX NATIONS CUP FEBRUARY 22ND to 24TH

13/02/2013

All participating nations have now announced their national teams for the Winmau Six Nations Cup Darts 2013, organised by the Dutch Darts Association to be played on February 22nd, 23rd and 24th at the Holiday Park ‘de Krim’ on the Dutch island of Texel in The Netherlands.

A great international darts tournament is guaranteed as all the top players have been selected to represent their respective countries. This includes England's reigning Lakeside World Professional Champion and 2013 Dutch Open Darts Champion Scott Waites. England are the defending Six Nations Champions.

Scotland also has a very strong team which includes 2010 Zuiderduin Masters Champion, Ross Montgomery, and the current WDF Europe Cup Singles Champion Gary Stone.

Wales Men will be captained by its most capped player, Martin Philips, and Lakeside debutant Jason Cullen is named in the Irish team.

Five of the six Dutch Men’s players have played on the Lakeside stage, amongst them two times Lakeside Semi-Finalist Wesley Harms.Visit http://www.ndbdarts.nl/ for all information about theWinmau Six Nations Cup Darts.

Teams:

WINMAU SUPPORTS THE WORLD DISABILITY DARTS ASSOCIATION

13/02/2013

Winmau, the world’s leading darts brand, are proud and honoured to announce their support of the World Disability Darts Association (WDDA).

The WDDA was recently founded by Russ Strobel who says: “The establishment of the World Disability Darts Association is the end product of a long campaign waged to open our sport to players with disability. The endorsement of a lowered board height for wheelchair players at the world’s highest level was important because darts and its well established infrastructure is an ideal environment in which those living with disability can participate.

"Our sport is enveloped in a valuable supportive and social network, and of all sports none holds greater potential to improve one's overall feeling of wellbeing long-term. Winmau’s high level of support is indicative of the integrity of their policies in relation to those living with disability. Winmau’s joint sponsorship of the WDDA and Wheelchair Darts UK has enabled us to join forces under the one brand whose magnificent support will help us realise our goals.”

Russ’ campaign was aimed at gaining official acknowledgement that a board set at 137cm was as fair and equivalent for a wheelchair player as the standard board height of 173cm is for a standing player. His dartboard setup guidelines have now been approved by the World Darts Federation for use in all WDF sanctioned events where the Wildfire 137 dart frame concept is available for use.

The ingenious Wildfire 137 dart frame was designed to allow wheelchair players the opportunity to compete directly with standing players throwing at their respective heights on the one piece of equipment. Winmau will be including the new guidelines in their next print-run of instruction booklets which are included in all dartboard packaging, and they will gradually filter worldwide as new stock enters the market during the months ahead.

Addressing the many requests during his campaign to develop something equally challenging for an even wider range of disabilities Russ created The Satellite, a visually striking, magnetic pendulum-action game; based pro-rata on the scoring proportions of a dartboard. Unique Satellite competitions will be held at all WDDA events enabling participation and networking of players and carers living with a wide range of disabilities including Cerebral Palsy, Vision Impairment, and most levels of Quadriplegia.

Ian Flack, Sales and Marketing Director of Winmau, said: “I first met Russ, who comes from Victoria, Australia, last year after his meeting with the WDF, and was overwhelmed by his generosity of spirit and determination not only to see people with disability enjoy the sport of darts, but also promote darts as an adjunct to rehabilitation and therapy.

"We are incredibly proud to be working alongside Russ and his fellow WDDA Board Members to help people of all ages and abilities experience the enjoyment and benefits of our sport. We officially endorse the Wildfire 137 and The Satellite, and will be using our marketing and distribution networks to help the WDDA wherever possible.

"Working jointly we will spread the word globally and hope that recognition of the WDDA leads to our sport’s future inclusion as a Paralympics event.”

The first WDDA all-disabilities event using both the Wildfire 137 dart frame and The Satellite will be held on May 18th and 19th, 2013 in Dandenong, Victoria, Australia. The Winmau Blade 4 dartboard is the board of choice for all WDDA tournaments.

For further information on the WDDA, please visit http://www.world-disability-darts.org/ or email Russ Strobel allbrothers@bigpond.com You can follow the WDDA on Facebook and on twitter Russ Strobel@wildfire137

BICC REVIEW FEBRUARY 9TH AND 10TH

11/02/2013

PREMIER DIVISION

It’s no change at the top of the table following a weekend of high-scoring action during which Cheshire’s Anastasia Dobromyslova topped the Ladies Averages with an outstanding 31.31 average, which included six perfect darts at the start of her final leg! And to confirm the quality of the ladies, Trina Gulliver, Deta Hedman, Lisa Ashton and Lorraine Farlam all had winning sets with over 25 averages.

In the Men's it was two of Yorkshire’s Lakeside players who topped the averages with 31.81 apiece, namely Jamie Wilson and Garry Thompson. Those wins helped Yorkshire maintain their place at the head of the Premier, closely followed by Essex who overcame Cheshire, and Lancashire who beat Warwickshire. At the foot of the table, Kent won the clash of the bottom two with victory over Surrey, while Devon will be looking over their shoulders after losing at home to Glamorgan - having played a game more than those below them.

DIVISION ONE

Cornwall remain clear at the top of the Division, despite being held by a resurgent Derbyshire. However Cambridgeshire, who seem to have found their feet in this Division, continue to close the gap with a 22 – 14 victory at Staffordshire, where England’s new recruit Amanda Mallett topped the Ladies Divisional averages with 25.05. Dorset just edged out Nottinghamshire, who still retain their promotion dreams, while in the lower echelons, West Midlands drew with Co Durham in a match which produced the two top averages in the Division. Co Durham’s Keith Gowland 31.81 was pipped at the post by West Midlands Nick Fullwell with 32.09.

DIVISION TWO

Lincolnshire remain at the top of the table despite losing to promotion rivals London, whilst Berkshire’s 19 -17 win against Somerset means this Division looks likely to go to the final game of the season to decide who goes up. The foot of the table is equally competitive as Bedfordshire, Norfolk and Wiltshire all slipped to away defeats against Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire and Suffolk respectively. In the averages Berkshire’s Paul Roe with 30.67 topped the men's, while London’s Hayley Plume topped the ladies with a more than respectable 24.24.

DIVISION THREE

Cleveland have pulled clear at the top of the table following a comfortable 22 – 14 win at home against Gwynedd, but the other promotion places are all up for grabs. Sussex remain second, having played a game more than their rivals. They overcame fellow promotion hopefuls Shropshire. Gloucestershire and Leicestershire cancelled each other out, which allowed Montgomery and Radnor as well as Buckinghamshire to put themselves in with an outside chance while at the same time moving clear of the drop zone following wins against the bottom two of Middlesex and Worcestershire. Cleveland’s Tony Eccles 31.31 and Middlesex’s Tina Neylon 23.86 topped the divisional averages.

DIVISION FOUR

Whoever gets out of Division Four will have done so the hard way! All four teams who managed to beat the weather last month are in the top four places. However, the three teams directly below them are realistically in with a chance of promotion. Merseyside remain top despite going down 20 – 16 away to Pembrokeshire, whose Mens ‘A’ team resurrected their hopes by winning 10 -2. Second placed Cumbria lost out at home to Tyne & Wear, while Humberside, who were in third place at the start of the day, went down 21 -15 away to lowly Breconshire. In the other match in the Division, West of England, whose Sam Allen topped the Divisional Averages with 31.98, put themselves back in the promotion hunt with an emphatic 25 – 11 home win against the Isle of Wight. It was Pembrokeshire’s Welsh International Julie Gore with 24.24 who topped the ladies averages.

SCOTLAND NORTH

Grampian have closed the gap on Fife following an emphatic 31 – 5 victory against Perthshire, while leaders Fife, who have a bye next time around, were made to work hard by Tay Valley for their 23 – 13 win. Highland moved above Clackmannanshire following their 22 – 14 win, while Angus continue to move up the table after beating East Stirlingshire 26 – 10. In the averages it was two Tay Valley players who topped the Division: Ross Parsons 31.31 in the men's and ladies ‘B’ team player Jennifer White 20.04.

SCOTLAND SOUTH

It was both West Ayrshire and Ayrshire who came out winners in their top of the table clashes against Lanarkshire and Lothian respectively. However, the 32 – 4 demolition of West Lothian by Borders puts them back in the frame for top spot. In the local derby it was East Renfrewshire who defeated Renfrewshire 24 -12. And it was a West Ayrshire, Ayrshire double in the averages, with Andy Boulton’s 30.09 topping the men's and Scottish International Anne Kirk 22.43 topping the ladies.

2013 SCOTTISH OPEN

08/02/2013

Scottish Open 2013 Draw

Scottish Open 2013 15th - 17th February
The men and Ladies draw is now on line please following the links below to access the draw’s. We have provided two links each for the ladies and men’s singles the first link will take you to a webpage the second link you will require PDF reader to view the document all links will open in a new browser The draw sheets will be updated on the day of the event. We hope to have the first results up within 90 minutes of the first game being played and approximately every 60 minutes after. The Ladies and Men’s pairs draw will be published online on the Saturday night with the results being updated during the event on Sunday 17th February. Entries for pairs will close at 7pm no late entries will be accepted This year will be the first time all stage matches will be streamed live over the internet please check back for future details during the event. Further information will be available on SDA website www.scottishdarts.com SDA Facebook page and twitter

A to Z Board allocation & times
Ladies    Men's

Men's Draw/Results
Webpage Link   PDF Liink

Ladies Draw/Results
Webpage Link   PDF Liink

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The 2013 Scottish Open will take place in the Normandy Cosmopolitan Hotel, Inchinnan Road, Renfrew on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th February 2013.

And traditionally, before the main even gets underway, there will once again be the ever popular warm-up competition on the Friday evening (Feb 15). This will be Mixed Triples and entries will be accepted (£7.50 per trio) on the night up to 7.30pm. It is a relaxed and enjoyable way to kick off the weekend.

The Scottish Open is a BDO Invitation table event and open to all players who are eligible to play in the Winmau World Masters and the Lakeside World Professional Championships. It also carries ranking points in the WDF World and BDOGrand Prix ranking tables. The Men's Singles has a top prize of £3,000 and there is £1,000 for the Women's Singles Champion.

The Men's Singles will be played in two sessions: From 10am to 15.30pm, and 16.00pm to 21.30pm. Both sessions will play down to the Last 16 and will be best of 5 legs of 501 in the early rounds, and best of of 7 legs in the Semi-Finals and best of 9 legs in the final. Players will 'Bull up' in the deciding leg if required.

The Women's Singles will also be played in two sessions:10.00am to 15.30pm, and 16.00pm to 1.30pm. Both sessions will play down to last 4. Best of 5 legs of 501 in the early rounds and best of 7 legs in the Semi-Finals and Final. Players will 'Bull up' in deciding leg if required.

The Scottish Open Doubles will be played on Sunday 17th February and there will be a £2000 prize fund guaranteed, to cover both events. All stage finals will be played at approx. 18.00pm on Sunday 17th February. There will be live streaming from a link on the SDA website.

ANDY FORDHAM JOINS THE MARIFLEX TEAM

05/02/2013

ANDY FORDHAM has become the latest member of the Mariflex darts team and joins Tony O'Shea, Darryl Fitton, Willy van de Wiel, Joey ten Berge, Jan Dekker, Jimmy Hendriks and Wesley Harms.

Having recently announced his return to the international circuit of BDO and WDF darts, the hugely popular 2004 Lakeside World Champion now has his sights on competing on the BDO calendar and once again challenging for major honours.

Photo shows Andy and Tony O'Shea with Ruud Cogels of Mariflex.
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SCOTT AND TRINA WIN DUTCH OPEN SINGLES

03/02/2013

SCOTT WAITES continued his Lakeside form by winning the 2013 Dutch Open Men's Singles and TRINA GULLIVER was back to form as she won the Women's Singles title.

The reigning Lakeside World Professional Darts Champion, SCOTT WAITES took his outstanding form to the Dutch Open and, in a thrilling final proved too strong for his opponent James Wilson.

Nine-times Lakeside Women's World Champion TRINA GULLIVER not only made a welcome return to form, but also won the Dutch Open crown for the fifth time in her outstanding career. She can now add 2013 to her previous titles in 1999, 2007, 2009 and 2011.

In the final she beat Lorraine Farlam and in the Semi-Finals she enjoyed victory over Deta Hedman. It produced a double victory for Trinas, because she also won the Dutch Open Women's Pairs title with Zoe Jones.

There were 203 players in the youth tournament which was played in three categories and produced a truly international field that produced winners from three different countries.

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

1 SCOTT WAITES
2 JAMES WILSON
3 MARTIN PHILLIPS
=3 KASPER HANSEN STEEN
5 STEPHEN BUNTING
=5 JAC PROOSTEN
=5 JAMES HURRELL
=5 FRANCIS SCHWEYEN
9 DENNIS TE KLOESE
=9 FRANS HARMSEN
=9 MARTIIJN SOOMERS
=9 MARCO FLACH
=9 DARRYL FITTON
=9 KRISTIAAN DE BOER
=9 JONNY NIJS
=9 WILLY VAN DE WIEL

WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

1 TRINA GULLIVER
2 LORRAINE FARLAM
3 DETA HEDMAN
=3 AILEEN DE GRAAF
5 LAURA SCHUDDE
=5 ANASTASIA DOBROMYSLOVA
=5 ANNEKE KUIJYEN
=5 SUE GULLIVER
9 RILANA IRADES
=9 IRINA ARMSTRONG
=9 MENDY VERHOFSTAD
=9 VERONIKA IHASZ
=9 KARIN KRAPPEN
=9 TAMARA SCHUUR
=9 FALLON SHERROCK
=9 LAURA DE HAAS

Youth Finals:

Mikhail Kuriticin (Rus) - Viani van den Bergh (Bel) 3-2
Casey Gallagher (Eng) - Fenna Bouwman (Ned) 3-0
Quin Wester (Ned) - Colin Roelofs (Ned) 4-3

DUTCH OPEN SINGLES

03/02/2013

The last 128 Men and 16 Women competing in the final day of the Dutch Open Singles on Sunday, February 3rd are as follows:

LAST 128 MEN

LAST 16 WOMEN

2013 DUTCH OPEN PAIRS RESULTS

02/02/2013

Inspired by the International successes of the top players, darts is once again rising in popularity n Holland, as evidenced by almost 2,500 players competing in the pairs tournament.

The enthusiastic crowd at Koningshof was treated to some great darts matches, with Trina Gulliver and Zoe Jones being crowned 2013 Dutch Open Women's Pairs Champions, with Sue Gulliver and Paula Jacklin as runners-up. The best Dutch pair was Samantha Rupke and Rilana Erades. England's Gary Robson and James Wilson played an exciting match in the final against the Dutch pair of Rick Hofstra and Dennie Bos, with Robson & Wilson being crowned 2013 Dutch Open Men's Pairs Champions.

MEN'S PAIRS RESULTS:

WOMEN'S PAIRS RESULTS:

WINMAU TO SUPPORT WHEELCHAIR DARTS

30/01/2013

Winmau has announced its support of Wheelchair Darts the newly formed Wheelchair Darts Group, which is committed to promoting the sport of darts to less-able bodied people of all ages.

Ian Flack, Sales and Marketing Director of Winmau said: "We are honoured to partner with Wheelchair Darts, and we look forward to working with them to raise awareness of darts for disabled people in the future. There are many disabled people who play the sport, but there are many more out there that can benefit from the rehabilitating and social aspect of playing darts from a wheelchair.

"We will help the team at Wheelchair Darts wherever we can in their endeavours to spread darts to a wider disabled audience."

Mike Skuse of Wheelchair Darts added: “The support we have received so far has been nothing short of breathtaking. We only launched this month (January 2013) and already have nearly 1,000 followers on Twitter, which show the incredible nature of the darts community. Winmau have been extremely important in our early development and will play a pivotal role in our future initiatives. We are proud to embrace them as our official darts partner.”

For more information on Wheelchair Darts follow them on twitter (@WheelchairDarts) and look out for the new website coming soon.

Gwynedd Open 2013

28/01/2013

West Midlands County player Jamie Hughes is the 2013 Gwynedd Open Champion.

Up and coming star Jamie from Tipton defeated Carl Dennel from Cheshire 5 – 0 in the final, with a 31.71 average, after completing his five legs in 15, 19, 14, 13 and 18 darts.

Jamie, on his way to winning the £900 first prize and securing his place in the Winmau World Masters finals and Lakeside World Championships International Play-offs later in the year end the hopes of a third successive Gwynedd Open title for Robbie Green, when he defeated the England International 4 – 0 in the Quarter finals, which he then followed up with a 30.30 average 4 – 1 verdict over Martin Atkins of Wigan in the semi-finals.

Dennel who had defeated former Champion and local favourite Martin Phillips in his last 32 match, had the better of Yorkshire’s Stephen O’Donnell in the deciding leg of his semi-final encounter, after 4 – 1 triumph over Steven Lee Williams (Gwynedd) in the previous round.

Gwynedd Open 2013 Results.

LAKESIDE 2014 BIGGER AND BETTER

28/01/2013

The 2014 Lakeside World Professional Darts Championships will be played from Saturday, January 4th to Sunday, January 12th, 2014 and will be bigger and better than ever!

The largest ever field of 40 Men and 16 Women will be competing for the most prestigious titles in World Darts.

The first three World Professional Championships from 1978 to 1980 were contested by just 16 Men, but from 1981 to 2013 the field was increased to 32 Men. The Women's World Championship was introduced by the BDO in 2001 and has always been contested by 8 Women. Now it is being increased to 16 Women from the 2014 Lakeside World Professional onwards.

"This is a significant, exciting and progressive step forward", says BDO Tournament Director Wayne Williams. "Not only does it illustrate the global increase in the higher standards of BDO and WDF players, but it also satisfies the growing TV audiences created by TV coverage from BBC, ESPN and Europsort.

"Needless to say, we are delighted to be providing even more valuable opportunities for our players - men and women - as we move the BDO forward and enhance the most prestigious Championships in world darts".

The additional 8 Men for the 2014 World Pro will earn their places from competition within the worldwide regions of the WDF: Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Asia, Baltic & Scandinavia and the USA. All have regional ranking tables which are accessible on the BDO website by click on the Tables drop-down menu.

The remaining 32 players will come from the BDO Invitational Table, the World Professional International Play-Offs and include the Winmau World Masters Champion if not already qualified.

The 16 Women will come from the BDO Invitation Table, the World Professional International Play-Offs and include the Winmau World Masters Champion if not already Qualified.

The BBC contract for the BDO Lakeside World Professional Darts Championships has been extended by three years up to and including 2016.

WINMAU NEWS

25/01/2013

Winmau, the world’s leading darts brand, has extended its long-standing agreement with the Dutch Darts Association (NDB) to ensure that the country’s top players will continue to use Winmau’s Blade 4 dartboard exclusively for all NDB events throughout 2013.

Both parties are also delighted to confirm that the final stages of this year’s 35th Dutch Open Darts will be televised live by Eurosport 2, with numerous repeats on Eurosport 1 and 2 in the week following. There will also be live streaming available on the internet for all finals, including youth.

The Dutch Open Darts is the largest darts open event in Europe, with more than 3,500 players expected to compete. There are Men's, Ladies and Youth Singles, plus the Pairs events and an increased prize fund of €33,335!

As an added bonus, the winners of the singles competitions will receive invitations to the Winmau World Masters in October this year.

The WDF, BDO and Zuiderduin ranked event takes place from Friday 1st February to Sunday 3rd February at the NH Conference Centre Koningshof in Veldhoven.

Winmau favourite, Andy Fordham, will be making his return to the BDO at the tournament and, with his huge fan base in Holland, is sure to be a huge favourite with the crowds.

The prestigious Six Nations Cup Darts takes place in the Netherlands on 22nd, 23rd and 24th February, and Winmau has been named as the title sponsor.

The Winmau Six Nations Cup will take place at Holiday Park de Krim on the Dutch island of Texel and will also be streamed live on the internet. The best six darts playing countries in the world of darts will send their national teams and top players, to compete for the prestigious Six Nations Cup Darts titles.

Ian Flack, Sales and Marketing Director of Winmau, said: “Winmau is thrilled to continue our successful partnership with the NDB and we are proud that our Blade 4 dartboard will be used as the exclusive dartboard on the NDB tour. "The Netherlands continues to produce some of the world’s best and most passionate dart players, and it is a credit to the NDB system that there are so many Dutch players competing at the highest level (including Winmau’s World Champion Christian Kist). Not only will our Blade dartboard be used at all the NDB events, but we will receive more brand exposure at every level thanks to the support of the NDB.”

Niels de Ruiter, Director of the NDB says: “The NDB is dedicated to growing the popularity of darts and increasing the visibility of the sport in the Netherlands and beyond. We are thrilled to have the full backing of a huge company like Winmau and, with their support, the phenomenal strides we have made in the last few years will continue at pace into the future. The Eurosport coverage and our investments in the live streams on the internet is a massive boost for the sport and will ensure that fans across the world can watch one of the biggest and best tournaments in world darts.”

The Dutch Open Darts will be televised live on Eurosport 2 from 4.30pm (UK time) on Sunday 3rd February and repeats and highlights will also be aired on Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2 the following week. Live streaming of all stage finals, including the youth, and all possible information about the Dutch Open Darts will be available via the Dutch Open website. It can also be followed on Facebook and on Twitter (@DOdarts). The Winmau Six Nations Cup Darts will be available by live streaming on the internet. Please visit this website, or follow @NDBdarts on Twitter.

BDO AND WINMAU CELEBRATE 40TH ANNIVERSARY

25/01/2013

For Winmau and the British Darts Organisation life certainly begins at 40!

2013 is the 40th anniversary year of the BDO, and Winmau have been proud supporters of the BDO since its inception in 1973.

2013 also marks the 40th anniversary year of the Winmau World Masters in October, and Winmau and the BDO wanted to celebrate these amazing milestones with a bang!

Winmau have produced a unique version of their Blade 4 dartboard to celebrate the BDO’s 40 years at the forefront of the sport. This was presented to Sue Williams, Chairperson of the BDO, by Ian Flack, Sales and Marketing Director of Winmau, on the hallowed Lakeside stage.

Winmau and the BDO also announced a new initiative during Lakeside 2013 – the launch of the Winmau 9 Dart Club, with membership restricted to BDO players who hit the magic 9 Dart 501 in BDO and WDF majors and opens.

To mark this new initiative, Winmau have produced a commemorative set of darts for two players who have achieved the impressive feat in tournaments sponsored by the darts giant. The first was presented to John Walton, who recorded the first and only 9 dart 501 in the Winmau World Masters in 2007, and his darts were presented to him at the player’s luncheon at Lakeside 2013.

More recently Christian Pratt hit a 9 darter in the 2012 BDO Winmau British Classic and, like John, will receive a unique set of Winmau laser-etched tungsten darts in a laser-etched aluminium presentation case as a permanent keepsake.

"Winmau wanted to produce something special to add to the celebrations for the BDO's 40th anniversary year" says Ian Flack, "and what could be better than a personalised Blade board and the launch of a new exclusive 9 Dart Club with a commemorative set of darts in a presentation case (both uniquely laser-etched with the exclusive 9 Dart Club logo and player’s name). Our relationship with the BDO has spanned four decades and we can’t thank them enough for all they have done, and continue to do, for our sport.”

Sue Williams, Chairperson of the BDO, commented: "We are proud of our long and valued relationship with Winmau, and it is fitting that the BDO's 40th Anniversary Year also marks the same anniversary for the Winmau World Masters, the oldest established major on the BDO calendar. The BDO and Winmau represents the greatest 'double' in the history of world darts and we are delighted to be celebrating together throughout 2013."

Qualifying Tournaments for the Winmau 9 Dart Club (January 2013 onwards):

Lakeside World Professional Darts Championships
Winmau World Masters
BDO Winmau British Classic
Scottish Open
Welsh Open
Welsh Classic
Gold Cup
International Open
British Open
Dutch Open
Zuiderduin Masters
Six Nations Cup
British Internationals

BDO OFFICIALS OF THE YEAR AWARDS

23/01/2013

The Personality of the Year Awards for BDO officials were awarded to: BERYL PAGE of Suffolk and GRAHAM TOMS of Cornwall.

These awards are in recognition of the lifetime of service and dedication to BDO darts that Beryl and Graham have given over their many years of dedication to BDO county darts.

All of the awards were presented at the 2013 Lakeside World Professional Darts Championships. Tony O'Shea and Deta Hedman received theirs at the Lakeside Players Luncheon and Beryl and Graham were presented with theirs by BDO Chairperson, Sue Williams on the famous Lakeside stage in fitting tribute to their dedication to BDO darts.

Photography by Chris Sargeant, Tiptoppics

BDO PLAYER PERSONALITIES OF THE YEAR

23/01/2013

DETA HEDMAN has created yet more darts history by being named BDO Women's Player Personality of the Year for 2012 - the sixth time that she has held the title.

She won it for the first time in 1990, and once again in 1991, 1995, 1996, 2010 and now 2012.
It is six of the best from a player who has won just about everything since returning to competitive BDO darts in 2009. She has now won the Player Personality of the Year award more times than any other female player.

In contrast, TONY O'SHEA is named as Men's Player Personality of the year for the very first time. It is in recognition of his long and successful career within BDO darts and his many successes - including reaching the Lakeside World Pro final three times: 2009, 2012 and 2013.

2013 DUTCH OPEN FEBRUARY 1ST TO 3RD

20/01/2013

The Dutch Darts Association will be staging the Dutch Open Darts 2013 from Friday, February 1st to Sunday, February 3rd at the NH Conference Centre, Koningshof, Veldhoven.

Most of the top players who competed in the recent 2013 Lakeside World Professional Darts Championships will be there, together with other top players, including 'The Viking' Andy Fordham, who will be making his welcome return to BDO/WDF darts.

This will be the 35th staging of this famous tournament with more than 3,500 darts players expected to compete - making it the largest darts open in Europe.

There are Men's and Ladies Singles and Youth Singles, plus the Pairs events and a prize fund of €33.350

Schedule:

Friday, Feb 1st: PAIRS
Saturday, Feb 2nd: SINGLES
Sunday, Feb 3rd: FINAL Rounds + Dutch Youth Open.

The Dutch Open is WDF and BDO ranked and carries invites to in the 2013 Winmau World Masters for winners of the Men's, Ladies and Youth Singles.

Check out the website Dutch Open website for more information.

You can also follow the Dutch Open on twitter www.twitter.com/Dodarts and Facebook

Lakeside 2013 Image Gallery now on line

19/01/2013

We have just uploaded over 300 quality images from the 2013 Lakeside World Professional Darts Championships.

Split into easy to manage sections, this forms the first of what we hope will be an ever growing image gallery from all of our events.

View the image gallery

OVER 10 MILLION BBC VIEWERS WATCHED LAKESIDE 2013

19/01/2013

An overall BBC television audience of 10.4m viewers tuned into the BDO's 2013 Lakeside World Professional Darts Championships - a very healthy increase of 1.1m on the 9.3m BBC viewers who watched the 2012 World Championships.

BBC-2's coverage of the Lakeside final between Scott Waites and Tony O'Shea attracted an average of 2.2 million viewers and an 8.7% share of the audience between 5.45PM and 7.45PM on Sunday, January 13th. This included a 15 minute peak of 2.6 million from 6.45PM despite being in competition with ITV's Dancing On Ice.

In addition, the afternoon and late night highlight programmes performed well for BBC Two, as did the live weekend sessions.

And the good news continued with ESPN's coverage of the 2013 World Championships, which attracted an average audience increase of a massive 33% on 2012 figures - 83k for the 2013 Championships against 62.2k in 2012. The 2013 Championships reached more viewers per day, on average, than the 2012 Championships (up 4%).

The audience peak of 166k was up 6% on last year's peak of 157k.

In 2013, ESPN has reached 926k viewers (up 7% on 2012). To put this in context, the SPL and Aviva rugby has reached 703k and 990k audiences respectively.

On four occasions this year, the Lakeside World Championships on ESPN averaged over 100k viewers on a single day compared to only one such occurrence in 2012.

Information supplied by BBC and ESPN.

ANDY FORDHAM RETURNS TO BDO DARTS

17/01/2013

ANDY FORDHAM is returning to BDO and WDF darts in 2013, starting with the Dutch Open.

The very first Lakeside World Champion in 2004 following the government ban on tobacco sponsorship, he received an emotional standing ovation when he was introduced to the capacity crowd during Lakeside 2013 and declared that he and wife Jenny are delighted to be 'back home'.

'The Viking' is also a former Winmau World Master (1999) and 2003 British Pentathlon Champion .

Among the many famous faces at Lakeside 2013 was 'The Beast' MARK LABBETT, the 6ft.7ins brainy giant from ITV's 'The Chase', WILL MELLOR, the star of '2 Pints of Lager & A Packet of Crisps', and 'White Van Man'.

Darts players in the audience this year included Dean Winstanley, James Wade and Colin Lloyd, plus referee George Noble.

ANTWERP OPEN CANCELLED ON MARCH 30TH AND 31ST

17/01/2013

The scheduled dates for the 2013 ANTWERP OPEN on March 30th and 31st have been cancelled but will be re-arranged for later in the year. Once the new dates have been arranged we will announce them on the website.

JOHN BOY WALTON IS FIRST MEMBER OF BDO 9-DARTER CLUB

16/01/2013

John Boy Walton, who recorded the first and only 9-Darter in the Winmau World Masters in 2007 is the first ever recipient of the 9-Darter award designed by Winmau in conjunction with the BDO.

His personally laser-engraved darts were presented by BDO Chairperson Sue Williams during the annual players luncheon at Lakeside and he becomes first ever member of the BDO/Winmau 9-Dart Club.

An emotional John told his fellow players: "I am proud and honoured to be the very first member of this unique club. It means a lot to me and I thank Winmau and the BDO for such a memorable award - even the darts are engraved and the attractive case has a unique 9-Dart logo. I will treasure it for ever."

STEVE DOUGLAS INVITED TO BE NO SMOKING AMBASSADOR

16/01/2013

STEVE DOUGLAS suffered a heart-attack three weeks before Lakeside 2013 and gave up smoking to make sure that he recovered quickly enough to compete in the World Championships.

He made it to the Second Round, where he lost to eventual runner-up Tony O'Shea and now he's been invited by the British Heart Foundation to be part of this year's No Smoking Day on March 13th.

"I am delighted that they see me as an ambassador for darts", says Steve who was smoking over 40 cigarettes a day. "I am going to be helping others to quit - especially fellow darts players - which is why I decided to pose outside a British Heart Foundation shop snapping a cigarette in half!"

35 year-old Steve is determined that he has now smoked his last cigarette.

No Smoking Day is the UK's longest-running and most successful health campaign and responsible for helping more than 750,000 smokers attempt to quit each year.

ANASTASIA DOBROMYSLOVA AND SCOTT WAITES ARE THE 2013 LAKESIDE WORLD CHAMPIONS

14/01/2013

The 2013 Lakeside World Professional Darts Championships attracted record-breaking audiences for ESPN (4 times higher than last year) and there were millions more watching on BBC-1, BBC-2 and Eurosport.

In the Women's World Championship, Russia's ANASTASIA DOBROMYSLOVA successfully defended her 2012 crown to chalk-up a hat-trick of titles: 2008, 2012 and now 2013.

In contrast, a delighted SCOTT WAITES won his first ever Lakeside Men's crown having previously reached three Quarter-Finals in 2008, 2009 and 2010.

SCOTTS WAITE IS OVER AS HE LIFTS THE LAKESIDE TITLE

13/01/2013

Super Scott Waites was crowned world champion with a clinical 7-1 drubbing of “nearly man” Tony O’Shea to win the £100,000 top prize. The Yorkshireman who had failed to reproduce his true form in five previous appearances was in defiant mood, blasting out six 180s, as his power-scoring eclipsed the performance of a below-par O’Shea. Stockport-based O’Shea had been hoping it would be third time lucky after two previous final defeats but has to chalk up his seventh major defeat in a major BDO tournament. Waites becomes the 22nd new name on the trophy since the event was launched on the calendar back in 1978 at the Nottingham Playhouse, when the late great Leighton Rees from Wales became the inaugural winner. Since then there have been winners from six different nations – England, Wales, Scotland, Canada, Australia and Holland. The win this year for Waites gave England their 13th winner. Waites becomes only the third winner of the title from Yorkshire, joining Dennis Priestley and John Walton as white rose victors, while at the same time thwarting 51-year-old O’Shea’s bid to become only the second fiftysomething to lift the world crown. O’Shea had produced a 30.47 per dart average to reach the final, whitewashing former world champ John Walton 3-0 in his opening game and then dashing the hopes of Steve Douglas – who is recovering from a heart attack - 4-1. Mighty Kong – Robbie Green was Silverback’s quarter final victim (5-3), while flying Dutchman Wesley Harms was grounded by rampant O’Shea in the penultimate stage 6-4. Waites, bidding to better three quarter final placings for the first time, opened his title tilt with a 3-0 rout of Dutchman Willy van de Wiel, while Belgian Geert de Vos was his second round 4-1 victim. Hartlepool hotshot Paul Jennings buckled under Scot’s hot form in the last eight, tumbling 5-2. And then the third seed achieved his dream place in the final by dismissing Richie George, the 23-year-old son of former double finalist Bobby. Waites’ average over his four matches was 30.18 per dart, a shade under O’Shea’s performance. En-route to the final O’Shea fired out 26 maximums, compared to 18 from Waites but the Halifax hotshot racked up 18 set wins from the 22 he contested compared with Silverback’s 18 wins from 26 sets. Waites’ top finish was 156 with O’Shea notching a 161 checkout. “Scotty to Hotty” took an early psychological advantage in the final, battling back from losing the opening leg to snatch the first set 3-1 against the throwing advantage after pounding Silverback with heavy scoring, including a 180. Both hit maximums in the opening leg of the next as each of the five legs went with the throw, Waites chalking up an early 2-0 match lead with an eye-catching double tops, double 10 finish. He fired out his his third 180 of the match in the next as he romped to a 3-1 set success, against the throw as O’Shea battled to find his form. The Yorkshire third seed added his fourth successive leg and went on to claim the fourth set unchallenged on double four as frustrated O’Shea desperately tried to reproduce the form of his semi final victory over Dutchman Wesley Harms. Rampant Waites notched his 22nd maximum of the week as he annexed the opening leg of the fifth set against the throw with his sixth double attempt after disconsolate O’Shea missed bull for a show-stopping 124 to turn around the final. Double tops with his second dart gave him a 2-0 set lead and dictating the pattern of the match, the Halifax hotshot wrapped up the set with double four after the Stockport player missed three doubles to save the set. Silverback’s misery continued into the next as he lost the opening leg but then snatched the second after Waites uncharacteristically missed four double attempts, bringing a wry smile to O’Shea’s face and igniting the crowd into impromptu chanting. Two 180s from the 51-year-old fourth seed steered him to the next two legs, levelling the set with both nervously missing crucial doubles before Silverback grabbed his first set with double 16 to trail 5-1 at the interval. As in the previous sets, Waites stole the throw in the opening leg of the seventh set, going on for a 3-1 success and move within one set of victory. Despite a maximum from O’Shea – his fourth of the match and 30th of the week - he was frustrated by missed doubles as Waites steamrollered his way to the first leg of eighth set, Silverback defiant in reply, with a 158 checkout, finished on double 19. Both nervously missed doubles in the third leg before Waites snatched double four. Focusing on the task ahead, he blasted out 140 and went on to clinch the title with a show-stopping 110, finished on double 16, falling to his knees in disbelief and relief. The newly-crowned champ declared: “I am quite happy with that performance. At the end of the day I have won the trophy and I am chuffed to bits. It is what everyone aspires to. I have won the world championship, I have won the Lakeside. “The crowd have been absolutely fantastic this week. They all wanted Tony O’Shea to win it of course. “My Dad is in tears. He looked a right plonker this evening in the colourful shirt he was wearing but it is his lucky shirt and he wore it when I won the Grand Slam,” said Waites with a big grin on his face. Defeated finalist O’Shea embraced his wife and said he was “sorry.” He confessed: “I was slow out of the blocks and Scott did what he does. In my other game I fought back but tonight I was just not there and Scott never gave me a chance. “I went into the final feeling really good and I am gutted – not for me but all those in the crowd who were backing me. I am really gutted I did not give him a game,” said O’Shea, who still managed a wry smile.

RESULTS

SUNDAY JAN 13TH LAKESIDE MENS FINAL

12/01/2013

17.45: Men's Final Live on BBC TV:
Tony O'Shea(ENG) v Scott Waites (Eng) Best of 13 Sets

TONY OUT OF HARMS WAY AND INTO THE LAKESIDE FINAL

12/01/2013

Lakeside favourite Tony O’Shea short-circuited former electrician Wesley Harms’ title aspirations with a gripping 92-minute 6-4 victory. It was nailbiting encounter which saw Sparky twice battle back to level in a match which featured 15 maximums and a plethora of 100 plus finishes. O’Shea displayed a confidence and determination which suggests this could be the year he casts off his “nearly man” image which has seen him fail to score a victory in six major tournament appearances. Tomorrow he hopes it will be third time lucky as he lines up in an intriguing all-England encounter with fellow international Scott Waites, the third seed and bookies favourite. The clash between O’Shea and Harms was eagerly awaited – a repeat of last year’s semi final which saw Silverback topple the debutant Dutchman. O’Shea snatched the opening leg against the throw after Harms missed double 18 for a 92 checkout, the Cheshire player hitting shanghai on 20s. He then hit 180 and 140 following up with a superb 121 checkout finished on double eight, Harms annexing the third on double tops. With Harms motoring down to 142 in the fourth leg, the veteran England international powered in 162 to leave himself 32, Harms leaving the same scoreline after his next throw . But O’Shea defiantly fired out double six to steal a psychological advantage after clinching the set against the throwing advantage. The opening legs of the second set went with the throw, Harms notching his 12th maximum of the week and then producing a superb 120 checkout, finished on double 20, holding his nerve to take the match-levelling fourth leg on double nine, after narrowly missing double 18. The opening legs of the third set were also shared as both players hit maximums, O’Shea exiting on 81 and then Harms on 76. Despite a 140 from the flying Dutchman, O’Shea swooped to level the set with a blockbusting 160, finished on double 20. The Stockport player missed double tops for a set-winning 120 checkout in the deciding leg the Sparky exiting on 84, wrapped up on double 11. Harms had the chance to steal the darts after hitting another maximum in the opening leg of the fourth set but fluffed three doubles, O’Shea nipping in for double 16, the Dutchman finishing the next on the same double after missing bull for 170. O’Shea took the fourth leg with the throw, his fourth maximum steering him to a match-levelling 13-darter, finished on double six. Bolstered by his fifth 180 of the match and 19th of the week, O’Shea snatched the throwing advantage in the opening leg of the fifth set, exiting in 11 darts on double tops. There was another maximum in the next as the former green keeper from Cheshire teed up the set with double 12 but he then missed double 10 for a 140 finish, the Dutchman exiting on 66. The veteran England international recovered from three missed doubles in the next leg to take a 3-2 match lead with double 10. Harms took the opening leg of the sixth against the throw, O’Shea replying with two 180s and a 12 dart finish and firing in a nail-biting 102 checkout, only to see Sparky turn on the power to level with double nine. In the next O’Shea agonised after missing seven set-winning doubles, Harms requiring 44 and hitting single 12, his next dart wide of double 16, landing in single seven. On his return to the oche, after taking a deep intake of breath, O’Shea defiantly planted his dart in double two to give himself a two set match advantage. Harms, the tournament 7/2 third favourite coolly despatched 83 with a bull finish to open the seventh set but O’Shea replied with a 118 checkout , completed on the unpopular double 19. The man from the Lowlands took the third with a 14-darter but then grimaced after he missed five doubles to take the set, O’Shea levelling with his fourth attempt for a double. Silverback missed bull for a set-winning 86 finish, Sparky hitting double eight. After taking the opening leg of the eighth set following a lack-lustre performance from the fourth seed, Harms defended his throw and then blasted in double seven for a match-levelling double seven. But you can’t keep a good man down - O’Shea snatching the opening leg of the ninth set against the throw and then unleashing a 120 checkout, finished on double tops to edge 2-0 ahead. Both missed doubles in the next before Harms scrambled to double five. Harms missed two doubles to level the set as O’Shea’s double nine eased him into a 5-4 match lead. Despite a 180 from O’Shea, Sparky had the chance to steal the throw but saw his 121 checkout thwarted after he wired double 11. He took the second with double five, Silverback firing out his 25th 180 of the week and holding on to clinch the third leg with double tops. His 11th 180 and a brace of 140s steered O’Shea ahead in the next and he punished the Dutchman’s poor scoring, clinching victory and a place in the final with double 16. Afterwards 51-year-old O’Shea admitted: “I went to bed for a few legs, I just went to sleep. But I still think there’s a lot more in my tank. In the last couple of sets I showed I am not as old as people think! But I will always give my best – 100 per cent. “I want to win this event. It’s not about the money I want to be called ‘world champion’ because they can’t take it away from you,” said the Stockport sharpshooter. Harms said: “ I am proud of my performance and would like to make it three straight semi final appearances next year.”

RESULTS

LAKESIDE HAT TRICK OF LAKESIDE WOMENS TITLES FOR ANASTASIA

12/01/2013

Anastasia Dobromyslova clinched her third world title, defying a battling performance from debutant finalist Lisa Ashton 2-1. Bolton-based Ashton hit a maximum and an 80 checkout but was powerless to stop the 28-year-old Russian from chalking up her third world title. It was an entertaining 30-minute encounter between second seed Dobromyslova and the veteran England international, with Dobromyslova holding her nerve to clinch the title on double six. Afterwards Dobromyslova said: “I still don’t realise I have done it. It was such a tough game. If it had gone to 2-2 in the final set it could have been anyone’s title. “Being here in the final before meant I know how to handle myself. I would just like to thank my family and friends for all their support,” said the newly-crowned champ. Beaten finalist Ashton admitted: “I am gutted at losing but was really pleased to get through to the final. I don’t think the break in the game did me any good.” Both players started confidently, pounding the tiny 60 segment, the defending champ missing double tops for a 118 finish against the throwing advantage, Ashton stepping in to exit on double 10. The Russian led to the double in the next and despite five misses, exited on double five to level the game. She clinched the next against the throw on double tops after the 42-year-old Bolton player missed two finishing opportunities. Ashton fired out the first 180 of the match in the fourth set, but Dobromyslova won the race for the double and clinically checked out on 64 with treble 16 and double eight to take the opening set against the throwing advantage. The Russian player was coasting to the opening leg of the second set, leaving herself 12, but Ashton pounced with a superb 120 checkout, finished on double tops, to steal the throwing advantage. In the next, power-scoring saw Ashton first to the double and despite fluffing three shots, she moved into a 2-0 legt lead after hitting double 10. Dobromyslova replied, narrowly missing double 20 for a 117 finish, recovering from missing three further doubles before exiting on double two. Despite throwing first in the next the defending champ struggled to match Ashton’s high-scoring as the England sharpshooter levelled the match with an eye-catching 80, completed on double tops. Tons were traded in the opening leg of the deciding third set, Ashton missing double 18 for a 84 finish, as Dobromyslova pounced to finish on double 10 against the throwing advantage. But the Bolton ace replied immediately, exiting on double 10 after narrowly missing tops for a spectacular 116 checkout. With tension rising both players fired out ton plus scores, but Ashton missed double tops and then double 15 to steal the match advantage and Anastasia cooly hit single one and double 20 to edge into a 2-1 leg lead. The double world champ turned the screw in the fourth leg to leave herself on 78 with Ashton stranded in the 200s. She hit treble 18 but then agonised as two darts intended for double 12 missed their target. But with Ashton unable to finish the cool Russian sharpshooter pegged a title-winning double six for her third world title in six years – and her fourth world title on the Lakeside stage. In addition to three BDO Women's World Pro titles, it was back in 2001 as a wide-eyed teenager she clinched the Winmau World Youth title at Lakeside to launch her glittering career on the oche.... Watching the match was the 2004 Men's World Champion Andy Fordham, who has announced that he is to return to the BDO and plans to play in the Dutch Open next month. One of the sport’s greatest personalities “The Viking” was a Lakeside Semi-Finalist on four occasions and also lifted the Winmau World Masters at Frimley Green.

FINAL REPORT

BY GEORGE SCOTT WAITES FOR NO ONE

12/01/2013

Third seed and 11/4 favourite Scott Waites steam-rollered newcomer Richie George 6-1 in a speedy 67-minute demolition job. Fast-throwing Waites from Halifax, playing in his first Semi -Final, racked up 12 successive legs as bewildered tournament debutant George desperately tried to reproduce the form that had earned him a spot in the last four . Focused on the task, Waites used his previous Frimley Green experience to stamp his authority on the match and dictate the pace and display the form that had taken him to the 2011 Winmau World Masters title and thwart the dreams of former double world finalist Bobby George’s son. Afterwards Waites declared: “That was absolutely fantastic. To be 5-0 up at the interval was absolutely brilliant. I hit my doubles early on and that put pressure on Richie, plus he had the added pressure of his Dad being Bobby George!” Waites stamped his authority on the match taking the opening set unchallenged in just eight minutes. He took the opening leg against the throw, both players missing a total of 10 doubles before the Yorkshireman fired in a set winning double five. The Halifax playe raced into the next set taking his fourth leg in succession and then hit back to back 180s in the second leg, notching the all-important seventh 60 but missing the crucial treble 19 to set up the perfect game and eventually exiting on double one. The rookie 23-year-old Essex player who only returned to serious darts five months ago after spending time developing a business qualification in anger management missed two attempts for double tops and two double 10s to halt the rout, Waites wading in to take his sixth successive leg and 2-0 match lead. The Yorkshireman nicked the opening leg of the third set against the throw to continue his domination, firing in his third maximum in the second and then back to back 180s in the next to build up a 22 minute 3-0 match lead. Thirty five-year-old Waites roared into the fourth set with another maximum as he clinched double eight, shell-shocked George replying with his first maximum but unable to halt rampant Waites who checked out on his favourite double 18. The 15th seed missed double 18 for a set-saving 56, as the northerner continued his relentless onslaught, exiting on double one. The crowd erupted as George fired in his second maximum and clinched his first leg of the match with his second dart for double six at the start of the fifth set, Waites overcoming missed doubles to level . The gritty Yorkshireman regained control of the game in the third leg, exiting on double 14 and then hit his seventh 180 en-route to a 5-0 interval match lead with his third attempt for double 12 after just 38 minutes of play.

RESULTS:

DUTCH OPEN ENTRY DEADLINE EXTENDED

12/01/2013

Due to the success of Lakeside and all the media attention at this moment, entries for the Dutch Open are going fast! The organization is very pleased with the numbers and expect that, with the finals of the Lakeside still to come, these numbers will only increase! Therefore the Dutch Darts Association has decided to extend the registration until Friday January 18th 12.00 o'clock Dutch Time. This will be the last chance to enter! All players (except youth) can register at the Dutch Open Darts Website. It will only take a few minutes. Payment is not necessary, this will be done at the event.

The Dutch Open is unique as the biggest open tournament in Europe and attracts thousands of darts players from all around the world! This includes big names like Tony O'Shea, Darryl Fitton, Deta Hedman, Wesley Harms and Jan Dekker. Register now, and you might be playing against the next Lakeside Champion?!

The Dutch Open is ranked by the World Darts Federation and British Darts Organisation and carries places in the Winmau World Masters 2013 for winners of the Men's, Ladies and Youth Singles. But there are many reasons why you should not miss the Dutch Open.! There will be higher prize money, there is a longer game format, many world class players are already registered, there will be a youth tournament.
The Dutch Open can be seen on Eurosport or live stream on internet and of course the atmosphere will be fantastic!

The final playing schedule will be published online in the week prior to the tournament. The provisional list of participants will be online on the Dutch Open Darts website (www.dutchopendarts.nl/en/) by the end of next week.
We look forward to seeing you in Veldhoven for the 2013 Dutch Open from February 1st to 3rd.

For more information please contact: Nederlandse Darts Bond, Paul Engelbertink p.engelbertink@ndbdarts.nl tel. +31 (0) 70 366 72 06

SATURDAY JAN 12TH LAKESIDE MATCH SCHEDULE

12/01/2013

The Men's Semi-Finals and Women's Final will be played as follows:

14.30: Ist Semi-Final Live on BBC-1
RICHIE GEORGE (ENG) v SCOTT WAITES (ENG) Best of 11 Sets

17.00: Women's Final Live on ESPN:
LISA ASHTON (ENG) v ANASTASIA DOBROMYSLOVA (RUS) Best of 3 Sets

17.30: 2nd Men's Semi-Final Live on ESPN:
WESLEY HARMS (NETH) v TONY O'SHEA (ENG) Best of 11 Sets.

SCOTTY ENDS HIS WAIT FOR A LAKESIDE SEMI FINAL

11/01/2013

Lakeside favourite and No 3 Seed Scott Waites raced to a 2-0 lead in the first set, but it was Paul Jennings who hit the first 180 to make it 2-1 in legs, however it was Scott who won the opening set. A 124 checkout in the next opened the 2nd set for Scott before Jennings hit his second maximum and then had trouble with his doubles on his way to levelling at 1-1. Scott then went 2-1 up with d2 and was on 32 with Jenno way back on 222. Now Scott had trouble with his doubles until d2 came to the rescue again to put him 2-0 up in sets. The first leg of the third set went to Scott but Paul took out an impressive 101 to level the set with throw. Both players suffered more double trouble in the 3rd leg and Scott finally took the leg with d20. Paul levelled the game to 2 legs each with some precision darts, but could not push on in the deciding leg and Scott took out 28 with Jenno sat on 110. 16 darts gave Paul the advantage in the opening leg of the 4th set and he went on to make it 2-0 only to see Scott hit back to take the next two legs to level at 2-2. Another 180 from Scott in the fifth leg and d8 made it an imposing 4-0 set lead at the break. Paul won the first leg of the 5th set, but a 70 checkout brought it level for Scott to be on the way to his first ever Lakeside Semi-Final. Not that Paul was ready to roll over as he went 2-1 up in the set. Scott then levelled but Paul took the next for his first set to go 4-1 in the match. He then opened the next with the first leg followed by a 180 in the next leg as Scott had severe double trouble to go down 2-0. He then rallied to 2-1 having missed 12 doubles in the set and then made it 2-2 to once again be one leg away from the Semi-Final. Jenno then hit a 180 on his way to winning his 2nd set at the break. After being 4-0 down he was now 4-2! Was there another comeback on the cards? Scotty won the first leg of the 7th set and then the next to once again be one leg away. He won it on d18 to fulfil his dream to get past the Quarter Finals. Next step the Semi-Final against Richie George.

RESULTS

RICHIE MAKES THE SEMIS

11/01/2013

After a slow start Richie George (described as Boy George in commentary) hit a 180 in the first leg, but he was too far off the pace and Jan Dekker was first on the scoreboard. Richie won the next on d14 to level the set before Jan made it 2-1. Richie opened the next with his second maximum (his 13th of the week) and then levelled on 2-2. He then broke to take the 1st set with a 41 checkout. He looked favourite to win the opening leg of the next, but Jan made no mistake. Jan missed 7 darts at double in the next before going 2-0 up. Both then suffered double trouble and an unlucky bounce out on tops for Richie opened the door for Jan to take the set 3-0 in legs and level at 1-1. With his 4th leg on the trot Jan opened the 3rd set and then went 2-0 up with an 80 checkout. In the next Richie hit 180 number three, but his inconsistency produced only 60 with his next throw. However, he stopped the rot to win the leg against the darts. Jan then hit his first maximum of the match on his way to winning 6 of the last 7 legs to go 2-1 up in sets. Poor scoring and inconsistent finishing from Richie was proving costly for Richie. Tops won him the opening leg of the third set but Jan checked 92 to level and then moved to 2-1 on his way to another set. With Richie on 201 Jan made it 3-1 after more missed darts and unusually low scoring from Richie. After the break Dekker carried on where he left off with a 119 checkout to take the opening leg after Richie had failed to hit a single treble. But a 13 darter levelled the set for Richie and he then followed with a 180 in the next for another 13 darter. Now it was Jan missing the doubles and Richie took the set to make it 3-2. With his fourth successive leg Richie went 1-0 up in the 6th set. Jan then hit his second maximum and took out the leg with a 148 checkout to level at 1-1. With both on 32 in the next, Richie took it to go 2-1 up and then d10 made it 3-3 in sets after he had won 6 of the last 7 legs. Jan returned from the break to hit a 180 on his way to the first leg before Richie levelled. Jan his another 180 to start the next leg, but it was Richie who took the break to go 2-1 up in the set to go ahead in the next 4-3 in sets. A 14 dart leg from Jan broke the George throw to go 1-0 up in the 8th set and the inconsistency returned to the George throw with four consecutive scores of 60 as Dekker went 2-0 up and then levelled at 4-4 in sets. The 9th set opened with a 180,140 from Richie and a check of 86 to make it 1-0. Two 180s from Dekker in the next wasn't enough as Richie took the leg to put him one away from the Semi-Final. But Jan was not finished as he hit yet another 180 and went on to make it 2-1. And it all came down to double 8 for a famous victory after he was 3-1 down. Magic darts!

RESULTS

SECOND SUCCESSIVE LAKESIDE FINAL FOR ANASTASIA

11/01/2013

Trina Gulliver opened her Semi-Final with Anastasia Dobromyslova and after the Russian Champion missed bullseye the England Champion checked on tops, but then Anastasia checked 100 to level the opening set. With Trina on 38, Anastasia hit 137 to leave double 10 to put on the pressure. However, Trina hit d19 with one dart. In the next Trina was a long way off the pace when Anastasia checked on d4 to once again level the set at 2-2. In a nervy deciding leg, Anastasia was first to her double, but when she missed Trina checked d16 to win the 1st set. In the opening leg of the next the Russian star checked out with 81 and bullseye, which meant that all legs had gone with the darts. Trina kept that trend going with a 13 darter to level at 1-1. In the third leg Anastasia hit her first maximum and was down to 55 after 12 darts and checked on double top in 15. The set score was now 2-1 to Anastasia. The next saw missed doubles from both players, but eventually it was Anastasia who won the leg and the 2nd set. 1-1 from two great Champions! A 120 checkout (the highest of the match) from Trina put her in the lead. But it wasn't for long because d4 from Anastasia levelled at 1-1. In the next Trina missed double 10 and Anastasia made it 2-1 in legs and was just one away from the final - which she took with double 12 for her second successive Lakeside final.

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TONY O AND WESLEY HARMS IN SEMI FINAL FOR SECOND YEAR

10/01/2013

Tony O'Shea had only lost one set up to these Quarter Finals and started off with a maximum in the opening leg but missed 32 and Robbie took it for a break. Tony broke straight back with a d-12 finish to level at 1-1 in legs. Robbie opened the next with a 180 and broke the O'Shea throw again to take a 2-1 lead, only for Tony to break again to level at 2-2! Tony missed 120 and Robbie broke back again on 82. First set to Kong! Robbie opened the next with an 11 dart leg and hit another maximum in the next, but it was Tony who levelled. Robbie's average at this stage was just short of 105 as he went 2-1 up, but Tony hit back again to make it 2-2 - this time with all legs going with the darts. Eight missed darts from Robbie to take the set were punished when Tony took d-7 to level 1-1 in sets going into the first break. Tony easily won the 1st leg of the third set and then hit a 180 in the next, but it was Robbie who levelled. Then three 140s from Tony were matched by a 180 from Robbie, but Tony took the leg to lead 2-1 and followed with the next to move ahead 2-1 in sets. Robbie then hit another maximum to open the 4th set to go 1-0 up in legs, then came yet another in the 2nd leg, but it was Tony who took it to level at 1-1 and another d-12 took him to 2-1. 180 from Tony was followed by one from Robbie and Tony went into the 2nd break to go 3-1 up after being 1-0 down at the beginning of the match. After the break Robbie hit his 8th maximum to help him take the first leg against the darts, and then checked 110 for a 2-0 lead in legs. Tony then hit back to make it 2-1 but a 180 couldn't stop Robbie taking the set score to 3-2. Four legs out of five won the opening leg of the 6th set for Robbie, but Tony levelled with an 11 dart leg and opened the next with a 180 and a leg against the darts to go 2-1 up in the set was followed by d-18 to lead by 4-2 in sets as he headed for yet another Lakeside Semi-Final. After the break Robbie won the opening two legs of the 7th set and then Tony checked 82 to make it 2-1 before Robbie hit back to win the 7th set to make it 4-3. Tony won the 1st leg of the 8th set and hit yet another maximum in the next to go 2-0 up and just one leg from the Semi-Final. He took it with d-8 for his second Semi-Final meeting with Wesley Harms with a 5-3 victory.

RESULTS

HARMS MARCHES INTO HIS SECOND SEMI FINAL

10/01/2013

Wesley Harms took the opening leg of the first set, but Darryl hit back with a 180 and 101 checkout to level 1-1. Darryl hit his 2nd and 3rd maximums in the 4th leg to make it 2-2 in an exciting opening set. Wesley then crowned it as he hit a stunning 161 checkout on the bull to take the first set. Great darts from both players. In the next, after missing his first double of the match, Darryl eventually took the opening leg, but staying with the darts (7 in a row) Wesley levelled at 1-1. Darryl's 4th 180 helped him take the next leg in 12 darts. Maximum number 5 followed and d18 levelled it for Fitton at 1-1 in sets. After the first break Wesley hit his first 180, but Darryl got a break when he took the first leg (his third in a row) and Harms broke straight back to level. Then came Darryl's 6th maximum but it couldn't prevent Wesley going 2-1 up. Wesley missed d-11 and Darryl checked 60 to level again at 2-2....however Wesley checked 64 to take the set score to 2-1 in his favour. Darryl hit back with a 96 checkout on d-8 with Wesley levelling with a 100 out. Then came Darryl's 7th maximum as the high-scoring continued at a pace and the Dazzler took the 4th leg in 12 darts. At 2-2 the 5th leg was crucial because Wesley could make the set score 3-1, but a massive 8th maximum from Fitton gave him a win with a d-4 to level the set score at 2-2. Fantastic and exciting darts from both players as they left the stage for a break of the match. Wesley won the 1st leg of the 5th set and then started the next with his 4th and 5th maximum an 11 dart leg. Then d-3 made it three legs in a row for a lead of 3-2 in sets to Wesley. In the 6th Darryl won the opening leg but in the next Wesley hit another maximum followed by a 171 to guarantee a set levelling leg, and another quickly followed before a 104 checkout meant that Wesley had won 6 out of the last 7 legs and was now 4-2 ahead and just one leg away from his second successive Semi-Final. The break suited Darryl as he broke the throw of Wesley in the 1st leg of the 7th set. But Harms broke straight back with a 40 finish on double-5, double 15. Then he took the next to be only one leg away from winning the match having won 8 of the last 10. But Darryl was not about to give in as he levelled the set at 2-2, but sadly it was only a brief respite as Wesley took the next to make it a 5-2 victory and a second successive Semi-Final for Wesley.

RESULTS

LISA ASHTON MAKES HER FIRST LAKESIDE FINAL

10/01/2013

In a quick fire match that last just 15 minutes match, Lisa Ashton won the first leg of the opening set in 21 darts, and then followed up with a 17 dart leg which ended in an 88 finish with 2 darts as Dutch qualifier Sharon Prins was waiting on double. Lisa then clinically finished the set with a 120 checkout. She was so determined to fulfil her dream of winning Lakeside, she didn't drop a single leg in the match and it was a 55 checkout to win the second set that took her to her very first Lakeside final.

RESULTS

Friday January 11th order of play

10/01/2013

Ladies Semi-Final (3 sets 5 Legs 501)

17:15 Trina Gulliver v Anastasia Dobromyslova (2)

Men's Quarter Finals (9 sets 5 Legs 501)

18:30 Richie George (15) v Jan Dekker (7)

Followed by
Paul Jennings v Scott Waites (3)

BY GEORGE RICHIE IS IN THE QUARTERS

09/01/2013

Jimmy Hendriks took 7 shots at double to open his first leg against Richie George and then came his first maximum in the second to go 2-0 in legs. Richie then won his first leg with some super high scoring, but Jimmy came back against the darts to win the first set. Richie hit his first 180 in the opening leg of the 2nd set and won it in 14 darts. He then took the 2nd leg and Jimmy started the third with a maximum followed by another from Richie, but he missed his double and Jimmy took the leg. Richie's third maximum and a 129 checkout took the set. Then came his 4th and 5th maximums as he wrapped up another leg in 12 darts to go 2-0 ahead in legs and then take the set for a 2-1 lead. Another 180 in the first leg of the 4th set from Jimmy helped him on the way to winning the leg. And his 4th maximum came in the next as he went 2-0 up in the set before Richie hit d-20 against the darts to make it 2-1. Richie's 6th maximum took him to 40 after 12 darts and once again he took it on d-20 to level the set at 2-2. Having missed d-16 (which he hadn't hit all week) Jimmy finally won the set after Richie missed crucial doubles, and it was Game On at 2-2 in sets for the two young Gladiators of the oche! More double trouble for Richie and a succession of 60 scores didn't prevent him from winning the opening leg of the 5th set, but Jimmy levelled at 1-1. Another three missed doubles from Richie, but he took d-4 to go 2-1 up in legs, only to see Jimmy hit back to level and show that there was very little between the players in scoring and finishing. A 100 checkout from Richie then made the set score 3-2. Jimmy hit double 16 for the first time in the Championship to win the 1st leg of set 6, but Richie started the next with maximum number 7 and took the 2nd leg in 13 darts. More missed doubles cost Richie the next leg as Jimmy went 2-1 up. Richie then levelled at 2-2 to be one away from winning the match. And he started the leg with his 8th maximum and won it on d-20 to march into the Lakeside Quarter Finals on his debut. A great game from both players!

RESULTS

SCOTTY STILL TOO HOTTY

09/01/2013

Scott Waites, the No.3 Seed and the highest remaining in the Championships, broke Geert de Vos twice as he opened with a 3-0 win in just 7 minutes to take the 1st set. After missed doubles by Scott in the opening leg of the 2nd set, Geert won his first leg of the match. Scott then hit his first maximum, but more missed doubles from him allowed De Vos to take the set 3-0 on d-20. Scotty then hit his first leg after losing the previous three to lead the 3rd set. De Vos then hit his first maximum but another three missed doubles by Scott almost cost him a leg he checked on d-5 for a 2-0 leg lead. Geert then took the next before a 121 checkout gave Scott another set to go 2-1 up. He started the next with a 12 dart leg finished on d-9, but once again Geert levelled. Again double trouble cost Scotty the leg (7 out of 33 in the match to this point) to go 2-1 down in the 4th set. At last double 12 from Scott levelled the set at 2-2 and then a magnificent 148 checkout (his highest of the Championship so far) won him the 4th set and lead by 3-1 in the match. After the second break of the match, Scott won the opening 2 leg s of the 5th set and it was double-3 that gave him the match and entry to his 4th Lakeside Quarter-Final.

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