Darts Protests Force Breakdown (from thisisoxfordshire)

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Darts Protests Force Breakdown (from thisisoxfordshire):

A MOVE to extend the length of the oche in the local Oxford League's top divisions has been reversed following strong protests and a petition.

At the annual meeting of the Greene King Oxford & District Darts Association (ODDA), a proposal to lengthen the throwing distance from 7ft 6ins to 7ft 9 ins the generally recognised international and national distance was approved for the top sections in the men's and ladies leagues.

Once news of this decision came out, several pubs and clubs protested at the change.

Janet Loveridgecheck, captain of the Quarry Gate ladies' team in Headington, led the protests and set up a petition.

'I've been playing in the league for 20 years and don't see why we need to change now,' she said.

'One of the arguments for change was that there are a number of county players in the top sections.

'But there are also lo"