"DARTS: Jack, 12, is oxon starlet
Oxfordshire's youth team maintained their unbeaten record with an impressive 11-6 win over Middlesex.
o And it was 12-year-old Jack Lucas who stole the show.
The youngster won the man-of-the-match award for the Oxon under 18 side after finishing with a 19.82 average.
continued...
The 6-3 success for the under 18s was their first of the season.
Darts Jack 12 Is Oxon Starlet (from Oxford Mail)"
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Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Planet Darts: Trio Book World Championship Spots
"Trio Book World Championship Spots
DENMARK'S Per Laursen, China's Shi Yongsheng and Japanese star Tetsuya Wada have all qualified to play at the 2007 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship.
All three will be making their debuts at the Circus Tavern this December when they join 61 other players from around the world competing for £500,000 in prize money.
Planet Darts | TV Tournaments | Ladbrokes.com World Championship | Trio Book World Championship Spots: "
DENMARK'S Per Laursen, China's Shi Yongsheng and Japanese star Tetsuya Wada have all qualified to play at the 2007 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship.
All three will be making their debuts at the Circus Tavern this December when they join 61 other players from around the world competing for £500,000 in prize money.
Planet Darts | TV Tournaments | Ladbrokes.com World Championship | Trio Book World Championship Spots: "
Monday, October 30, 2006
Dartoids World - Federal Express Stole my Darts!
"Federal Express Stole my Darts!
# 275 11/01/2006
Some things make no sense. Take the price of gasoline in America.
Over the past year the price of a gallon of gasoline has spiked nearly a dollar to over three dollars a gallon. The reasons given: Chinese demand, Hurricane Katrina, the war in Iraq, the prospect of another war in Iran, some problem with a leaky pipeline in Alaska and because George Bush is a monkey butt. A month ago it cost me roughly the same amount to fill up the tank of my lawnmower as it did to fill up my car in high school.
Then suddenly, despite that fact that all of these so-called reasons for the increase still exist and some have worsened, the price of gasoline gradually dropped thirty percent to about two dollars a gallon. It’s a mystery I tell you.
full article at.... Dartoids World -"Federal Express Stole my Darts!"
# 275 11/01/2006
Some things make no sense. Take the price of gasoline in America.
Over the past year the price of a gallon of gasoline has spiked nearly a dollar to over three dollars a gallon. The reasons given: Chinese demand, Hurricane Katrina, the war in Iraq, the prospect of another war in Iran, some problem with a leaky pipeline in Alaska and because George Bush is a monkey butt. A month ago it cost me roughly the same amount to fill up the tank of my lawnmower as it did to fill up my car in high school.
Then suddenly, despite that fact that all of these so-called reasons for the increase still exist and some have worsened, the price of gasoline gradually dropped thirty percent to about two dollars a gallon. It’s a mystery I tell you.
full article at.... Dartoids World -"Federal Express Stole my Darts!"
Electric 'Power' Looks To Flick Switch - Yahoo! Sport UK
"Electric 'Power' Looks To Flick Switch
Mon 30 Oct, 5:09 AM
Darts legend Phil Taylor believes there is still room for improvement despite claiming his seventh World Grand Prix title in Dublin last night.
'The Power' secured a hard-fought 7-4 victory over Terry Jenkins in the final of the Skybet-sponsored event - but he is already turning his attention to the Ladbrokes.com World Championship, which starts in December.
Taylor, who will be hoping to win his 14th world title at the Circus Tavern in Purfleet, revealed: 'I'm going to practice a little bit different this time.
Electric 'Power' Looks To Flick Switch - Yahoo! Sport UK: "
Mon 30 Oct, 5:09 AM
Darts legend Phil Taylor believes there is still room for improvement despite claiming his seventh World Grand Prix title in Dublin last night.
'The Power' secured a hard-fought 7-4 victory over Terry Jenkins in the final of the Skybet-sponsored event - but he is already turning his attention to the Ladbrokes.com World Championship, which starts in December.
Taylor, who will be hoping to win his 14th world title at the Circus Tavern in Purfleet, revealed: 'I'm going to practice a little bit different this time.
Electric 'Power' Looks To Flick Switch - Yahoo! Sport UK: "
Unicorn - uniBlog: World Grand Prix
"Well, the format of the World Grand Prix has again come in for a bit of stick – especially from some of the players – but for me, it has to stay as it is.
The double-to-start has caught several of the darts stars out and quite a few have been heard around the venue demanding a change to the tournament format next year.
Unicorn - uniBlog - Stuart Pyke:"
The double-to-start has caught several of the darts stars out and quite a few have been heard around the venue demanding a change to the tournament format next year.
Unicorn - uniBlog - Stuart Pyke:"
Saturday, October 28, 2006
2006 SkyBet World Grand Prix
Semi-Finals - Saturday 28 October, 7pm
Terry Jenkins v Peter Manley
Phil Taylor v Dennis Priestley
Planet Darts: Today's Matches
Terry Jenkins v Peter Manley
Phil Taylor v Dennis Priestley
Planet Darts: Today's Matches
PRIESTLEY READY TO FIGHT POWER: Sporting Life | Premiership Live, West Ham v Blackburn Live, ICC Champions Trophy Live, Live Scores, Live racing resul
"PRIESTLEY READY TO FIGHT POWER
By Gavin Worley, PA Sport
Darts legend Dennis Priestley is relishing his semi-final showdown with defending champion Phil Taylor at the Skybet World Grand Prix in Dublin on Saturday night.
The 'Mexborough Menace' booked his place in the last four thanks to a 4-2 victory over rising star James Wade, while Taylor blitzed Dutchman Roland Scholten 4-0.
Taylor ended the Yorkshireman's title hopes at both the Las Vegas Desert Classic and the Stan James World Matchplay during the summer - but Priestley is ready to challenge the 13-time world champion again.
PRIESTLEY READY TO FIGHT POWER: Sporting Life"
By Gavin Worley, PA Sport
Darts legend Dennis Priestley is relishing his semi-final showdown with defending champion Phil Taylor at the Skybet World Grand Prix in Dublin on Saturday night.
The 'Mexborough Menace' booked his place in the last four thanks to a 4-2 victory over rising star James Wade, while Taylor blitzed Dutchman Roland Scholten 4-0.
Taylor ended the Yorkshireman's title hopes at both the Las Vegas Desert Classic and the Stan James World Matchplay during the summer - but Priestley is ready to challenge the 13-time world champion again.
"I hope it will be a battle and I can find a little more form," said Priestley, who is guaranteed a place in next year's Holsten Premier League following a successful 2006.
PRIESTLEY READY TO FIGHT POWER: Sporting Life"
Friday, October 27, 2006
Planet Darts: DENNIS PRIESTLEY 4-2 JAMES WADE
"DENNIS PRIESTLEY 4-2 JAMES WADE
DENNIS PRIESTLEY reached a second successive SkyBet World Grand Prix semi-final with a gritty 4-2 win over James Wade.
Priestley allowed a 3-1 lead to slip against Colin Lloyd in last year's semis, but will get the chance to avenge that on Saturday when he meets either Phil Taylor or Roland Scholten.
A sluggish start saw Priestley lose the opening set 3-1, with Wade beginning brightly with legs of 13, 14 and 15 darts.
The Yorkshireman battled through to take the second in a deciding leg, and then he stepped up a gear to race through the third 3-1 and move ahead.
Dennis PriestleyWade won the fourth without reply to level matters, but Priestley again responded, taking the fifth in a decider.
Planet Darts | TV Tournaments | SkyBet World Grand Prix | SkyBet World Grand Prix:"
DENNIS PRIESTLEY reached a second successive SkyBet World Grand Prix semi-final with a gritty 4-2 win over James Wade.
Priestley allowed a 3-1 lead to slip against Colin Lloyd in last year's semis, but will get the chance to avenge that on Saturday when he meets either Phil Taylor or Roland Scholten.
A sluggish start saw Priestley lose the opening set 3-1, with Wade beginning brightly with legs of 13, 14 and 15 darts.
The Yorkshireman battled through to take the second in a deciding leg, and then he stepped up a gear to race through the third 3-1 and move ahead.
Dennis PriestleyWade won the fourth without reply to level matters, but Priestley again responded, taking the fifth in a decider.
Planet Darts | TV Tournaments | SkyBet World Grand Prix | SkyBet World Grand Prix:"
Bob Jones write up of the All State Open - Grand Rapids, MI
I would like to thank Bob Jones for this write up of the All State Open. Please read and enjoy.....
The AllState Open was heralded by everyone I spoke with in Grand Rapids, MI, as "one of the most fun tournaments of the year!"...and after attending my first one last weekend, I would have to agree!
The venue is well lit, the boards were great, and the tournament was run very efficiently, although I did get involved in a slight "miscue" that proved interesting. Friday night went off without a hitch, as I got recycled in the mixed triples event and ended up finishing top 8 with Tina and Pam (Pam's first ever tournament - great job, and thanks for holding me up, Tina!
) The Weakest Link event was unique in that only 10 people shot in it at a time, and they ran a bunch of them, so you could really have a shot at winning that 50 bucks! I ended up after a bit of controversy shooting with Jamie Mawson in the blind draw, though we got knocked out in the first round - I had fun shooting with Jamie, thanks!
Saturday's Men's Doubles Cricket started off rough as we ran into Greg Hall and Brian who played well and knocked us out first round. Next event is Men's Singles 501, and I drew Darin Young first round. I suppose the next time I'll have a better chance of throwing halfway decently, as I experienced a bit of "shooting against the big boys" nerves...that was my first ever singles match against a top-ranked shooter. Darin was gracious as always, and I look forward to shooting against him in the future.
Next event for me was Men's Doubles 501, and my doubles partner Monty Jones and I finally put a few games together and ended up finishing Top 8 - I was extremely pleased! Good shooting, Monty! Singles cricket was interesting as I started out shooting the best game of my life, only to get waxed on the 15's and subsequently losing the next game to Shaun - that kid played great!
Mixed doubles produced my first ever ADO 180 shot, which eased the pain of getting knocked out in the first round. Jenny, my wife and mixed doubles partner, gave it a great shot and we had fun losing to Rob Wade and Heather - they were great sports!
All in all it was a great tournament and I hope to be able to attend next year's event!
Bob Jones
The AllState Open was heralded by everyone I spoke with in Grand Rapids, MI, as "one of the most fun tournaments of the year!"...and after attending my first one last weekend, I would have to agree!
The venue is well lit, the boards were great, and the tournament was run very efficiently, although I did get involved in a slight "miscue" that proved interesting. Friday night went off without a hitch, as I got recycled in the mixed triples event and ended up finishing top 8 with Tina and Pam (Pam's first ever tournament - great job, and thanks for holding me up, Tina!
) The Weakest Link event was unique in that only 10 people shot in it at a time, and they ran a bunch of them, so you could really have a shot at winning that 50 bucks! I ended up after a bit of controversy shooting with Jamie Mawson in the blind draw, though we got knocked out in the first round - I had fun shooting with Jamie, thanks!Saturday's Men's Doubles Cricket started off rough as we ran into Greg Hall and Brian who played well and knocked us out first round. Next event is Men's Singles 501, and I drew Darin Young first round. I suppose the next time I'll have a better chance of throwing halfway decently, as I experienced a bit of "shooting against the big boys" nerves...that was my first ever singles match against a top-ranked shooter. Darin was gracious as always, and I look forward to shooting against him in the future.
Next event for me was Men's Doubles 501, and my doubles partner Monty Jones and I finally put a few games together and ended up finishing Top 8 - I was extremely pleased! Good shooting, Monty! Singles cricket was interesting as I started out shooting the best game of my life, only to get waxed on the 15's and subsequently losing the next game to Shaun - that kid played great!
Mixed doubles produced my first ever ADO 180 shot, which eased the pain of getting knocked out in the first round. Jenny, my wife and mixed doubles partner, gave it a great shot and we had fun losing to Rob Wade and Heather - they were great sports!
All in all it was a great tournament and I hope to be able to attend next year's event!
Bob Jones
Planet Darts: DENNIS PRIESTLEY 3-2 ADRIAN LEWIS
"DENNIS PRIESTLEY 3-2 ADRIAN LEWIS
DENNIS PRIESTLEY held off a brave challenge from Adrian Lewis to book his spot in the quarter-finals of the SkyBet World Grand Prix - and secure his spot in the 2007 Holsten Premier League.
Priestley has been one of the form players of 2006, and continued that with an impressive display against Lewis.
Dennis PriestleyHe won six of the first seven legs to take a two-set lead in the match, hitting two 13-dart legs and pouncing on Lewis' misses.
Planet Darts | TV Tournaments | SkyBet World Grand Prix | SkyBet World Grand Prix - Night Four Reports:"
DENNIS PRIESTLEY held off a brave challenge from Adrian Lewis to book his spot in the quarter-finals of the SkyBet World Grand Prix - and secure his spot in the 2007 Holsten Premier League.
Priestley has been one of the form players of 2006, and continued that with an impressive display against Lewis.
Dennis PriestleyHe won six of the first seven legs to take a two-set lead in the match, hitting two 13-dart legs and pouncing on Lewis' misses.
Planet Darts | TV Tournaments | SkyBet World Grand Prix | SkyBet World Grand Prix - Night Four Reports:"
TAYLOR TURNS BARNEY INTO RUBBLE
World champion Phil Taylor beat Raymond van Barneveld 3-1 in a high quality second-round match at the SkyBet Grand Prix in Dublin.
Taylor produced some scintillating play to take the opening two sets before quelling van Barneveld's comeback in the fourth set.
The opening set was a hard-fought affair with both men winning against the darts before Taylor took out the deciding leg with double four.
Link to full story.....
Taylor produced some scintillating play to take the opening two sets before quelling van Barneveld's comeback in the fourth set.
The opening set was a hard-fought affair with both men winning against the darts before Taylor took out the deciding leg with double four.
Link to full story.....
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Planet Darts - Anderson: "I'm Feeling Good"
"Anderson: 'I'm Feeling Good'
BOB ANDERSON insists he has nothing to fear as he prepares for Friday's quarter-final with Terry Jenkins at the SkyBet World Grand Prix.
Anderson has overcome Colin Lloyd and Irish qualifier Anto McCracken to reach the last eight of the double-start tournament for the first time.
He will meet Jenkins in Friday's quarter-finals, and is targeting a first appearance in a PDC major final.
Planet Darts | TV Tournaments | SkyBet World Grand Prix | Anderson: "I'm Feeling Good": "
BOB ANDERSON insists he has nothing to fear as he prepares for Friday's quarter-final with Terry Jenkins at the SkyBet World Grand Prix.
Anderson has overcome Colin Lloyd and Irish qualifier Anto McCracken to reach the last eight of the double-start tournament for the first time.
He will meet Jenkins in Friday's quarter-finals, and is targeting a first appearance in a PDC major final.
Planet Darts | TV Tournaments | SkyBet World Grand Prix | Anderson: "I'm Feeling Good": "
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Unicorn - Competition
"WIN A SET OF BRAND NEW GLOBAL TUNGSTEN DARTS
Nothing could be easier than entering this competition for the chance to win one of 10 sets of the new exciting Global Tungsten darts on offer. The reason for this is that all the answers can be found in the Unicorn website.
Simply answer three questions on the entry form below and the first 10 correct answers, chosen randomly, will win. At the same time, please give us the name and reference number of the exact Global darts you would like if you are lucky enough to win."
Nothing could be easier than entering this competition for the chance to win one of 10 sets of the new exciting Global Tungsten darts on offer. The reason for this is that all the answers can be found in the Unicorn website.
Simply answer three questions on the entry form below and the first 10 correct answers, chosen randomly, will win. At the same time, please give us the name and reference number of the exact Global darts you would like if you are lucky enough to win."
DENNIS PRIESTLEY 2-0 GEOFFREY MATTHEWS
"DENNIS PRIESTLEY 2-0 GEOFFREY MATTHEWS
Dennis Priestley made light work of qualifier Geoffrey Matthews to romp into round two of the SkyBet World Grand Prix.
Priestley dropped just one leg against the Northern Irishman to march into round two with an impressive display.
http://www.pdpa.co.uk/news/Skybet/2006/Tuesday_24th.htm:"
Dennis Priestley made light work of qualifier Geoffrey Matthews to romp into round two of the SkyBet World Grand Prix.
Priestley dropped just one leg against the Northern Irishman to march into round two with an impressive display.
http://www.pdpa.co.uk/news/Skybet/2006/Tuesday_24th.htm:"
"LIONEL SAMS 2-1 JOHN PART
"LIONEL SAMS 2-1 JOHN PART
LIONEL SAMS produced a brilliant comeback to win the opening game of the 2006 SkyBet World Grand Prix 2-1 against John Part.
http://www.pdpa.co.uk/news/Skybet/2006/Monday_23rd.htm: "
LIONEL SAMS produced a brilliant comeback to win the opening game of the 2006 SkyBet World Grand Prix 2-1 against John Part.
http://www.pdpa.co.uk/news/Skybet/2006/Monday_23rd.htm: "
Monday, October 23, 2006
Planet Darts: Ladbrokes.com World Championship | Teenager Wins Oceanic Masters - And Purfleet Place
"Teenager Wins Oceanic Masters - And Purfleet Place
TEENAGE wonderkid Mitchell Clegg, a 15-year-old from New South Wales, has won the 2006 Oceanic Masters and will play in the 2007 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship.
Clegg, who turns 16 next month, will become the youngest ever player in a major PDC tournament when he appears at the Circus Tavern in December.
That will be his reward for battling through arguably the toughest event on the Australasian circuit this weekend.
Clegg started the Oceanic Masters in Saturday's qualifiers alongside 42 other hopefuls, with 12 players joining the top 16 Australians and four Kiwis in the main event.
Planet Darts: Ladbrokes.com World Championship | Teenager Wins Oceanic Masters - And Purfleet Place:"
TEENAGE wonderkid Mitchell Clegg, a 15-year-old from New South Wales, has won the 2006 Oceanic Masters and will play in the 2007 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship.
Clegg, who turns 16 next month, will become the youngest ever player in a major PDC tournament when he appears at the Circus Tavern in December.
That will be his reward for battling through arguably the toughest event on the Australasian circuit this weekend.
Clegg started the Oceanic Masters in Saturday's qualifiers alongside 42 other hopefuls, with 12 players joining the top 16 Australians and four Kiwis in the main event.
Planet Darts: Ladbrokes.com World Championship | Teenager Wins Oceanic Masters - And Purfleet Place:"
Sunday, October 22, 2006
Sky Sports - Dennis 'The Menace' Priestley
"Sky Bet World Grand Prix
Live on Sky Sports October 23-29.
Dennis 'The Menace' Priestley has been in great form this year heading into the Sky Bet Grand Prix, and the veteran is looking for an Indian summer to end his career on a high.
56-year-old Priestley has enjoyed a renaissance this year and, as he is keen to point out, has amassed more ranking points than anyone else in 2006.
Sky Sports - The Best Sport Coverage From Around The World"
Live on Sky Sports October 23-29.
Dennis 'The Menace' Priestley has been in great form this year heading into the Sky Bet Grand Prix, and the veteran is looking for an Indian summer to end his career on a high.
56-year-old Priestley has enjoyed a renaissance this year and, as he is keen to point out, has amassed more ranking points than anyone else in 2006.
Sky Sports - The Best Sport Coverage From Around The World"
Friday, October 20, 2006
This problem can be resolved at... SEWA-darts.com & Dartplayer.net
So you don't visit the SEWA darts forum???? Well that must be the case if you do not know about the "Unicorn Latinum Darts" give away. This problem can be resolved by reading this article and clicking the link below!
"Win a set of Unicorn Latinum Darts!
Darts & Stuff of InterestErik writes 'That's right, win a free set of Unicorn Latinum Darts!
Unicorn is giving us TEN sets of these new and innovative darts to play with and all you have to do is enter the competition in the forums.
Keep an eye out in the forums for the competitions and if you aren't a registered member yet, become one! This competition is only available to registered members.
The competition won't involve throwing darts, but rather a site scavenger hunt/trivia contest and some free raffle draws.
Cheers
Erik'
SEWA-darts.com & Dartplayer.net:"
"Win a set of Unicorn Latinum Darts!
Darts & Stuff of InterestErik writes 'That's right, win a free set of Unicorn Latinum Darts!
Unicorn is giving us TEN sets of these new and innovative darts to play with and all you have to do is enter the competition in the forums.
Keep an eye out in the forums for the competitions and if you aren't a registered member yet, become one! This competition is only available to registered members.
The competition won't involve throwing darts, but rather a site scavenger hunt/trivia contest and some free raffle draws.
Cheers
Erik'
SEWA-darts.com & Dartplayer.net:"
Stacy "The Wish Granter" Bromberg - Stacy Bromberg.com!
I've republished this post because I made an error when I posted the link so I have made the correction. Please enjoy Stacy's site!
Have you had a chance to vist Stacy's website? Did you know that Stacy had a website? Well no matter what the answer may be here is your chance to check it out!
Stacy Bromberg.com!"Nick Name: The Wish Granter:
Date of Birth: July 27th 1956
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California
Home town: Las Vegas, Nevada
Affiliations: ADO, NDA, SNDA
Hobbies: Swimming, diving and American football (Go Raiders!)
Type of Dart Used: Custom darts by Winamau, 26 gram, center loaded
Stacy has been the US Women's number one player for the 13 of the last 16 years, the last 11 years consecutively. She was listed in the Sports Illustrated Millennium Issue when the top 50 sports persons for each state were announced.
Stacy was ranked #32 in the State of Nevada, putting her in the top 66% of individual sports people in the US, according to Sports Illustrated."
Have you had a chance to vist Stacy's website? Did you know that Stacy had a website? Well no matter what the answer may be here is your chance to check it out!
Stacy Bromberg.com!"Nick Name: The Wish Granter:
Date of Birth: July 27th 1956
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California
Home town: Las Vegas, Nevada
Affiliations: ADO, NDA, SNDA
Hobbies: Swimming, diving and American football (Go Raiders!)
Type of Dart Used: Custom darts by Winamau, 26 gram, center loaded
Stacy has been the US Women's number one player for the 13 of the last 16 years, the last 11 years consecutively. She was listed in the Sports Illustrated Millennium Issue when the top 50 sports persons for each state were announced.
Stacy was ranked #32 in the State of Nevada, putting her in the top 66% of individual sports people in the US, according to Sports Illustrated."
Yahoo! TV - More October Darts on TV!
Yahoo! TV - Search Results -- us:
"• Darts - 'Premier League'
VERSUS, Tue Oct 24 02:00pm PDT
• Darts - 'World Championship of Darts: UK Open'
FSW, Mon Oct 30 02:00am PST
• Darts - 'World Championship of Darts: UK Open'
FSW, Tue Oct 31 04:00pm PST"
"• Darts - 'Premier League'
VERSUS, Tue Oct 24 02:00pm PDT
• Darts - 'World Championship of Darts: UK Open'
FSW, Mon Oct 30 02:00am PST
• Darts - 'World Championship of Darts: UK Open'
FSW, Tue Oct 31 04:00pm PST"
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Planet Darts: Oceanic Hopefuls Head For Gosford
"Oceanic Hopefuls Head For Gosford
WHILST many eyes will be on events at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin this weekend, attention in Australia moves to the Oceanic Masters in Gosford.
The Oceanic Masters was won by New Zealand's Warren Parry 12 months ago, and he will be among 30 players travelling across the Tasman Sea for this weekend's event.
The tournament winner will emulate Parry and join Anthony Fleet and Warren French in representing Australasia in the 2007 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship in December.
Planet Darts: Oceanic Hopefuls Head For Gosford"
WHILST many eyes will be on events at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin this weekend, attention in Australia moves to the Oceanic Masters in Gosford.
The Oceanic Masters was won by New Zealand's Warren Parry 12 months ago, and he will be among 30 players travelling across the Tasman Sea for this weekend's event.
The tournament winner will emulate Parry and join Anthony Fleet and Warren French in representing Australasia in the 2007 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship in December.
Planet Darts: Oceanic Hopefuls Head For Gosford"
News & Star: Darts - BECKHAMS OF THE BOARD
"BECKHAMS OF THE BOARD
Published on 11/10/2006
CARLISLE’S Crissy Manley and her husband Peter have been dubbed the Posh and Becks of darts.
So AMANDA LITTLE popped round for a cuppa with Crissy to see how the former world number one women’s player and her other half, currently ranked fifth in the world, shape up to Victoria and David.
WHEN Crissy Manley first clapped eyes on her future husband, it could hardly have been described as love at first sight.
“I couldn’t stand him,” said Crissy, recalling the moment she first met Peter Manley, the bad-boy of British darts who fans love to hate.
'I thought he was really cocky and would never have thought I would end up married to him.' News & Star:"
Published on 11/10/2006
CARLISLE’S Crissy Manley and her husband Peter have been dubbed the Posh and Becks of darts.
So AMANDA LITTLE popped round for a cuppa with Crissy to see how the former world number one women’s player and her other half, currently ranked fifth in the world, shape up to Victoria and David.
WHEN Crissy Manley first clapped eyes on her future husband, it could hardly have been described as love at first sight.
“I couldn’t stand him,” said Crissy, recalling the moment she first met Peter Manley, the bad-boy of British darts who fans love to hate.
'I thought he was really cocky and would never have thought I would end up married to him.' News & Star:"
Sport - Leamington Spa Today: Sportswoman of the Year!
"Leamington recurve archer Naomi Folkard took the sportswoman of the year trophy against stiff opposition from world darts champion Trina Gulliver and athlete Catrina Wootton.
Sport - Leamington Spa Today: Sportswoman of the Year!"
Sport - Leamington Spa Today: Sportswoman of the Year!"
Darts News - Off The Wire: 2007 PDC Calendar
"Sept/Oct 2006 - V26.05W
Professional Darts Corporation
2007 PDC Calendar
From Dave Allen, Media Director, PDC
THE Professional Darts Corporation has announced the provisional 2007 calendar of tournaments.
The PDC are moving towards a minimum of 25 Pro Tour events to accompany the existing five televised ranking tournaments on the £2 million professional circuit next year.
Darts News - Off The Wire: 2007 PDC Calendar"
Professional Darts Corporation
2007 PDC Calendar
From Dave Allen, Media Director, PDC
THE Professional Darts Corporation has announced the provisional 2007 calendar of tournaments.
The PDC are moving towards a minimum of 25 Pro Tour events to accompany the existing five televised ranking tournaments on the £2 million professional circuit next year.
Darts News - Off The Wire: 2007 PDC Calendar"
Sunday, October 15, 2006
Dartoids World - Baseball Players are Wussies!
"The most impressive, albeit obvious, statistic in years however, has got to be the one recently published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) dealing with the rough and tumble sport of darts. During the 42-month period beginning January 1, 1987 and ending June 30, 2000, just 30 darts-related injuries were recorded -- an average of a minuscule 1.4 injuries per month. Hence the inescapable conclusion: the sport of darts is safe. Duh.
Dartoids World"
Dartoids World"
Flashback - back in a league
I posted this a while back, but the conversation has come up again about Insurance Rates and Darts....
Over the past several years I have noted the decline of dart league membership in the Southern California area. I think what has impacted this area is the increased enforcement of the driving under the influence of alcohol, as well as onslaught of soft-tip darts.
While I was in a league in the San Diego area a major darts vendor became the area distributor of soft-tip dart machines. As part of the introductions of soft-tip darts the vendor promoted to the bar owners the increased revenue stream that could be had from the machines. The clincher was the sham argument that insurance rates would increase for establishments that had steel tip darts. They were told that as several large judgments had been won against "dart bars back east" and the insurance rates were sure to increase. Several bars that sponsored teams held out and had both soft-tip and steel, but the soft-tip promoters came in and organized tournaments, leagues, promotions with lots of prizes and cash. Most of the bar owners gave more time and space to soft-tips and put in more pool tables. Steel tip dart boards were squeezed out, by arcade style darts (anyone got a quarter?). Several bars held out and keep steel darts sponsored teams in the steel-tip dart leagues, had cash tournaments, and recruited new players. But over time they did not compete well with soft-tip darts, and the number steel-tip teams / players decreased.
When some of the sympathetic bar owners in my area sold their bars I found myself at minimum 35 min away from the nearest steel tip bar in any direction. I was out of league darts..... I had gone from playing 3 nights a week league, and 2 nights a week "blind draw doubles" to nothing but the occasional "weekend tourney". This by no means says that steel-tip darts in the area are dead, but I must say that league membership is down and fewer bars have dartboards / league teams.
It's good to be back in a league.....
Now for a few more words on the topic of insurance.....
There is a venue in our league that does not allow anyone but league members to play darts. We "check out the boards" for league events then turn them in at the end of the event. A few months I asked why this was the case and the manager said; "If we leave them up for the general public or rates will go up." I tried to have a logical discussion about issue, but got no further than; "We can't afford the higher rates." I knew that this was not the case, but I had no proof to prove my point.
On the way home (we carpool and have a designated driver) I ranted to my teammates about how stupid "Insurance rate excuse" was, and how could they accept such rubbish as truth! Someone, who must of been tired of my rant, said prove it! My rant ended.
A couple days later I went into our home pub and asked the owner about his insurance rates and if they were affected by having dart boards. He responded that; "Insurance rates always go up!" But I wanted to know if it had anything to do with dartboards.
He said that he was with the same agent for the entire time that he had owned the bar, and his rates were lower than most other bars in the area. He also mentioned that his agent was more interested in having him install non-slip mats, and improving his storage area as employee injury claims in bars were on the rise.
So armed with the name and phone number of the agent I called the offending venue, and chatted with the manager sharing my research. A few weeks ago I spoke to the insurance agent, and the manager has yet to call.
Over the past several years I have noted the decline of dart league membership in the Southern California area. I think what has impacted this area is the increased enforcement of the driving under the influence of alcohol, as well as onslaught of soft-tip darts.
While I was in a league in the San Diego area a major darts vendor became the area distributor of soft-tip dart machines. As part of the introductions of soft-tip darts the vendor promoted to the bar owners the increased revenue stream that could be had from the machines. The clincher was the sham argument that insurance rates would increase for establishments that had steel tip darts. They were told that as several large judgments had been won against "dart bars back east" and the insurance rates were sure to increase. Several bars that sponsored teams held out and had both soft-tip and steel, but the soft-tip promoters came in and organized tournaments, leagues, promotions with lots of prizes and cash. Most of the bar owners gave more time and space to soft-tips and put in more pool tables. Steel tip dart boards were squeezed out, by arcade style darts (anyone got a quarter?). Several bars held out and keep steel darts sponsored teams in the steel-tip dart leagues, had cash tournaments, and recruited new players. But over time they did not compete well with soft-tip darts, and the number steel-tip teams / players decreased.
When some of the sympathetic bar owners in my area sold their bars I found myself at minimum 35 min away from the nearest steel tip bar in any direction. I was out of league darts..... I had gone from playing 3 nights a week league, and 2 nights a week "blind draw doubles" to nothing but the occasional "weekend tourney". This by no means says that steel-tip darts in the area are dead, but I must say that league membership is down and fewer bars have dartboards / league teams.
It's good to be back in a league.....
Now for a few more words on the topic of insurance.....
There is a venue in our league that does not allow anyone but league members to play darts. We "check out the boards" for league events then turn them in at the end of the event. A few months I asked why this was the case and the manager said; "If we leave them up for the general public or rates will go up." I tried to have a logical discussion about issue, but got no further than; "We can't afford the higher rates." I knew that this was not the case, but I had no proof to prove my point.
On the way home (we carpool and have a designated driver) I ranted to my teammates about how stupid "Insurance rate excuse" was, and how could they accept such rubbish as truth! Someone, who must of been tired of my rant, said prove it! My rant ended.
A couple days later I went into our home pub and asked the owner about his insurance rates and if they were affected by having dart boards. He responded that; "Insurance rates always go up!" But I wanted to know if it had anything to do with dartboards.
He said that he was with the same agent for the entire time that he had owned the bar, and his rates were lower than most other bars in the area. He also mentioned that his agent was more interested in having him install non-slip mats, and improving his storage area as employee injury claims in bars were on the rise.
So armed with the name and phone number of the agent I called the offending venue, and chatted with the manager sharing my research. A few weeks ago I spoke to the insurance agent, and the manager has yet to call.
Darts: FORMER CHAMP MISSES OUT
"FORMER CHAMP MISSES OUT
By Jon Wilde, PA Sport
Tony David, winner of the Embassy World Championship in 2002, lost the chance to regain the Lakeside title in January when he fell at the first hurdle in qualifying on Thursday.
The 39-year-old Australian, a haemophiliac who cannot straighten his throwing arm, shocked the darts world when he beat Mervyn King in the final at Frimley Green four years ago.
Darts:'FORMER CHAMP MISSES OUT': "
By Jon Wilde, PA Sport
Tony David, winner of the Embassy World Championship in 2002, lost the chance to regain the Lakeside title in January when he fell at the first hurdle in qualifying on Thursday.
The 39-year-old Australian, a haemophiliac who cannot straighten his throwing arm, shocked the darts world when he beat Mervyn King in the final at Frimley Green four years ago.
Darts:'FORMER CHAMP MISSES OUT': "
Darts: 'MR GLITTER' FALLS SHORT'
"'MR GLITTER' FALLS SHORT
By Jon Wilde, PA Sport
A heroic effort from 60-year-old Bobby George on Thursday was not quite enough to earn him a place at the Lakeside World Championship in January.
The player known as 'Mr Glitter', World Championship runner-up in 1980 and 1994, won four qualifying matches at the international play-offs in Bridlington but fell at the penultimate hurdle.
'MR GLITTER' FALLS SHORT'"
By Jon Wilde, PA Sport
A heroic effort from 60-year-old Bobby George on Thursday was not quite enough to earn him a place at the Lakeside World Championship in January.
The player known as 'Mr Glitter', World Championship runner-up in 1980 and 1994, won four qualifying matches at the international play-offs in Bridlington but fell at the penultimate hurdle.
'MR GLITTER' FALLS SHORT'"
Darts: DREAM DATES IN MIND FOR GIBBS: Sporting Life | MotoGP, Superbikes, Rallying, Athletics, Sports News, Live Scores, Betting and More
"DREAM DATES IN MIND FOR GIBBS
By Jon Wilde, PA Sport
Paul Gibbs will miss Friday's draw for the 2007 Lakeside World Championship - but knows exactly who he would like to be paired with in the first round.
The Hampshire bricklayer, an emerging talent who was runner-up in this year's England Open, secured his Frimley Green debut in January by succeeding at the international play-offs in Bridlington.
Darts: DREAM DATES IN MIND FOR GIBBS"
By Jon Wilde, PA Sport
Paul Gibbs will miss Friday's draw for the 2007 Lakeside World Championship - but knows exactly who he would like to be paired with in the first round.
The Hampshire bricklayer, an emerging talent who was runner-up in this year's England Open, secured his Frimley Green debut in January by succeeding at the international play-offs in Bridlington.
Darts: DREAM DATES IN MIND FOR GIBBS"
Planet Darts - Clarys Set For Further Checks
"Clarys Set For Further Checks
ERIK CLARYS will have further tests in November to assess his recovery from the broken elbow which has left his career in doubt.
Planet Darts - Clarys Set For Further Checks"
ERIK CLARYS will have further tests in November to assess his recovery from the broken elbow which has left his career in doubt.
Planet Darts - Clarys Set For Further Checks"
Friday, October 13, 2006
Take some time and visit Roger Carter's (WSOD qualifer) Web Journal
"Colorado Open
Oh me. I have played darts in high altitude before, Lake Tahoe, but never took me this long to get used to it. (That is my story and I WILL stick to it.) Didn't play too well on Saturday other than the 501 doubles. I was
able to pick up a great partner, Dan Carroll, and we managed to get into the top 8. We played well together and I enjoyed every minute of it. He is definitley a great character and darts player.
Colorado Open" full write up: "
Oh me. I have played darts in high altitude before, Lake Tahoe, but never took me this long to get used to it. (That is my story and I WILL stick to it.) Didn't play too well on Saturday other than the 501 doubles. I was
able to pick up a great partner, Dan Carroll, and we managed to get into the top 8. We played well together and I enjoyed every minute of it. He is definitley a great character and darts player.
Colorado Open" full write up: "
Thursday, October 12, 2006
BBC SPORT -Darts -George suffers Lakeside heartache
"George suffers Lakeside heartache
Darts legend Bobby George
BBC darts pundit George is a two-time world runner-up
Bobby George failed in his attempt to reach the Lakeside World Championship after falling in the penultimate round of qualifying in Bridlington.
The 60-year-old won four matches before losing to Denmark's Preben Krabben after taking the first five legs.
'I had my chances but missed a couple of doubles and you have to accept that,' said the two-time runner-up.
BBC SPORT - George suffers Lakeside heartache"
Darts legend Bobby George
BBC darts pundit George is a two-time world runner-up
Bobby George failed in his attempt to reach the Lakeside World Championship after falling in the penultimate round of qualifying in Bridlington.
The 60-year-old won four matches before losing to Denmark's Preben Krabben after taking the first five legs.
'I had my chances but missed a couple of doubles and you have to accept that,' said the two-time runner-up.
BBC SPORT - George suffers Lakeside heartache"
WSOD: Interview with Tim Darby - SUPERSTARS OF DARTS
"Q. However as with most business not everything is always
successful. I assume the PDC must be disappointed with ESPN's
decision to so quickly take 'The World Series of Darts' off US
prime time TV after a ratings decline?
TD: Disappointed is probably not the right word. I think, with
hindsight, the slot which the event was given was ambitious
scheduling and hence the expectations for its rating was
probably too high. But it is encouraging to see that since the
channel switch the ratings have been very good for that slot, so
ESPN have been heartened by this. We hope to be able to make an
announcement about next years event within the next 4 - 6 weeks.
Interview with Tim Darby - SUPERSTARS OF DARTS: "
successful. I assume the PDC must be disappointed with ESPN's
decision to so quickly take 'The World Series of Darts' off US
prime time TV after a ratings decline?
TD: Disappointed is probably not the right word. I think, with
hindsight, the slot which the event was given was ambitious
scheduling and hence the expectations for its rating was
probably too high. But it is encouraging to see that since the
channel switch the ratings have been very good for that slot, so
ESPN have been heartened by this. We hope to be able to make an
announcement about next years event within the next 4 - 6 weeks.
Interview with Tim Darby - SUPERSTARS OF DARTS: "
BBC SPORT | Other Sport... | Darts | "It's a very different event"
"The Winmau World Masters Championship features in Grandstand on Saturday and Sunday.
The event in Bridlington is a prestige tournament for darts players all around the world and they know that if you are a World Master you are in the history books.
It's a very different event to what the top players are used to.
BBC SPORT - Darts | 'It's a very different event'"
The event in Bridlington is a prestige tournament for darts players all around the world and they know that if you are a World Master you are in the history books.
It's a very different event to what the top players are used to.
BBC SPORT - Darts | 'It's a very different event'"
Town set for huge weekend of sport
"Town set for huge weekend of sport
A BUMPER sporting weekend looks guaranteed as Bridlington prepares for a welcome invasion of hundreds of darts and athletics fans.
With the Spa closed for renovation, the town's Leisure World will be bursting at the seams with the 33rd Winmau World Masters Darts Championships and Bridlington Road Runners' Half Marathon and Family Fun Run doubling up to form a huge sporting gathering.
Sport - Bridlington Today: News, 33rd Winmau World Masters"
A BUMPER sporting weekend looks guaranteed as Bridlington prepares for a welcome invasion of hundreds of darts and athletics fans.
With the Spa closed for renovation, the town's Leisure World will be bursting at the seams with the 33rd Winmau World Masters Darts Championships and Bridlington Road Runners' Half Marathon and Family Fun Run doubling up to form a huge sporting gathering.
Sport - Bridlington Today: News, 33rd Winmau World Masters"
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Las Vegas Open for 2007
"Las Vegas Open for 2007:
Location: Tuscany Suites - 255 E. Flamingo (2 blocks off the strip)
Date: January 26th through 28th, 2007
Darters room rates: $85.00 night
More information and flyer to follow!"
Location: Tuscany Suites - 255 E. Flamingo (2 blocks off the strip)
Date: January 26th through 28th, 2007
Darters room rates: $85.00 night
More information and flyer to follow!"
Monday, October 09, 2006
Paul Williams Forums - September Answers 2006
The September Question of the Month has been selected over at the Paul Williams forums and answers are rolling in. You will have to log in or sign up to view this forum.
"When you are in a match, and losing....not so much because your opponent is on target(although he might be) but because you feel you are not throwing your best darts...what do you do to try and raise your game? - OC
answers posted as they arrive
paul williams - September Answers 2006"
"When you are in a match, and losing....not so much because your opponent is on target(although he might be) but because you feel you are not throwing your best darts...what do you do to try and raise your game? - OC
answers posted as they arrive
paul williams - September Answers 2006"
darttournaments - The Triumphant Return of the San Francisco Open
You can find more on the SFO.....
"The Triumphant Return of the San Francisco Open
Let me start by thanking all the players that made the trip to San Francisco for our return to ADO tournament darts. The 2006 San Francisco Open was a rousing success.
darttournaments : Message: The Triumphant Return of the San Francisco Open"
"The Triumphant Return of the San Francisco Open
Let me start by thanking all the players that made the trip to San Francisco for our return to ADO tournament darts. The 2006 San Francisco Open was a rousing success.
darttournaments : Message: The Triumphant Return of the San Francisco Open"
BBC SPORT - Klaasen not seeded for Lakeside
"Klaasen not seeded for Lakeside
Jelle Klaasen
The Lakeside World Championship will use 16 seedings next year for the first time since 1981 - but champion Jelle Klaasen is not among them.
The list, doubled in length since 2006, also excludes ex-winner Andy Fordham.
Top 16 seeds: 1 Martin Adams (Eng) 2 Gary Anderson (Sco) 3 Michael Van Gerwen (Ned) 4 Tony Eccles (Eng) 5 Mervyn King (Eng) 6 Simon Whitlock (Aus) 7 Darryl Fitton (Eng) 8 Ted Hankey (Eng) 9 Vincent van der Voort (Ned) 10 Martin Atkins (Eng) 11 Niels de Ruiter (Ned) 12 Mike Veitch (Sco) 13 Shaun Greatbatch (Eng) 14 John Walton (Eng) 15 Paul Hanvidge (Sco) 16 Co Stompe (Ned)
BBC SPORT | Other Sport... | Darts | Klaasen not seeded for Lakeside"
Jelle Klaasen
The Lakeside World Championship will use 16 seedings next year for the first time since 1981 - but champion Jelle Klaasen is not among them.
The list, doubled in length since 2006, also excludes ex-winner Andy Fordham.
Top 16 seeds: 1 Martin Adams (Eng) 2 Gary Anderson (Sco) 3 Michael Van Gerwen (Ned) 4 Tony Eccles (Eng) 5 Mervyn King (Eng) 6 Simon Whitlock (Aus) 7 Darryl Fitton (Eng) 8 Ted Hankey (Eng) 9 Vincent van der Voort (Ned) 10 Martin Atkins (Eng) 11 Niels de Ruiter (Ned) 12 Mike Veitch (Sco) 13 Shaun Greatbatch (Eng) 14 John Walton (Eng) 15 Paul Hanvidge (Sco) 16 Co Stompe (Ned)
BBC SPORT | Other Sport... | Darts | Klaasen not seeded for Lakeside"
Friday, October 06, 2006
Planet Darts - 2007 PDC Calendar
2007 PDC Calendar
THE Professional Darts Corporation have announced the provisional 2007 calendar of tournaments.
The PDC are moving towards a minimum of 25 Pro Tour events to accompany the existing five televised ranking tournaments on the £2 million professional circuit next year.
2007 PDC Calendar
THE Professional Darts Corporation have announced the provisional 2007 calendar of tournaments.
The PDC are moving towards a minimum of 25 Pro Tour events to accompany the existing five televised ranking tournaments on the £2 million professional circuit next year.
2007 PDC Calendar
Great Lakes Dart Challenge write up by Bobby Jones
So I'm at the Great Lakes Dart Challenge, two weekends after my first big tournament (Windy City Open) in over 17 years out of the sport of darts. My wife and I got back into it about four months ago, practicing diligently at home, playing in the local blind draws, and feeling pretty good about how well we've been shooting. Windy City was tough - did I mention that Windy City was TOUGH? I figured I could go head to head with the top shooters and at least hold my own. Boy, was I wrong! I forgot about "tournament nerves", but figured, "ok, now I'm shooting a big tournament in MY bar - I won't be nervous shooting against anyone!" Friday night I walk into Westwood at the Crossing, the venue for the GLDC, and take a look around - Steve Brown, Darin Young, Brad Wethington, Jim Simpson, Isen Veljic, Ray Carver. John Kuczynski, Joe Slivan, Gary Mawson, Ed (Bam-Bam)DeBanke, Dave DePriest - er, am I in Chicago again? Hello, big tournament nerves!!!!! Even Rocky Willis, my friend, asks me if I have my "Chicago Darts" with me this weekend - not a good sign! (By the way, thanks, Rocky, for my new nickname "Chicago Bob" - I noticed that really took those big shooters out of their game when they heard that! ) The weakest link went pretty well, though, as I got knocked out with a 32 instead of the 7 that took me out in Chicago, so I was feeling better already. In the blind draw I got Sue Little from Canada, who is an excellent shooter, and after some tense moments we managed to get past our first round. Then we run into Bill Trapp and Fireman Don and are promptly taken out. Hats off to Sue for shooting with me and helping me calm the tournament nerves! (Sue and her partner Marion Carli took 1st place in the Women's Doubles 501 - congrats, Sue and Marion!) I got into the second luck, drawing Ruthie from Kalamazoo, but it wasn't our night and we exited after the first round, so it's off to get some well deserved rest at home!
Saturday's first event was the Blind Draw Mixed Triples - an interesting format and a lot of fun. Fortunately for me, my nerves were overcome by two excellent partners - Ruthie from Kzoo again, and Neil Q from Novi, who really helped our team make it into the top sixteen! Hooray, my first big tournament money since the 17 year hiatus - I was really happy! I should mention that the team who beat us (Lori Kiley/Gary Mawson/Ed "Bam-Bam" DeBanke ended up taking 1st place in the Blind Draw mixed triples event - congrats!) Congratulations, also, to my wife Jenny, as she also finished in the top 16 of the mixed triples blind draw (although I never did get to shoot against her!) Next is open doubles 501, and Monte Jones and I struggled, to say the least, and were overcome in the first round by locals James Fleming and Church, who were on top form. Next up is single 501, and my most memorable match by far of the entire weekend. I drew Jim Askham, from Chicago - if you ever want to meet the nicest guy in darts, make sure you introduce yourself to Jim. He was a gracious player, and I managed to play decently enough to win, but it was absolutely one of the most fun matches I've ever played in my life. He complimented me on shots that weren't that great, but I was struggling and he knew it and his encouragement helped me to get past the nerves and actually find the triple twenty, in his words. I had a chance to chat with Jim later in the evening and we both agreed that sometimes the "fun" of darts is lost in these big competitions, and that our match was genuinely a "fun" match! I can only hope I represent the sport of darts as elegantly and graciously as Jim! My next draw, the famous Jon Douglas, was alas, not as much "fun" as Jon opened on my with a maximum, winning the first leg. In the next leg Jon
) The weakest link went pretty well, though, as I got knocked out with a 32 instead of the 7 that took me out in Chicago, so I was feeling better already. In the blind draw I got Sue Little from Canada, who is an excellent shooter, and after some tense moments we managed to get past our first round. Then we run into Bill Trapp and Fireman Don and are promptly taken out. Hats off to Sue for shooting with me and helping me calm the tournament nerves! (Sue and her partner Marion Carli took 1st place in the Women's Doubles 501 - congrats, Sue and Marion!) I got into the second luck, drawing Ruthie from Kalamazoo, but it wasn't our night and we exited after the first round, so it's off to get some well deserved rest at home!Saturday's first event was the Blind Draw Mixed Triples - an interesting format and a lot of fun. Fortunately for me, my nerves were overcome by two excellent partners - Ruthie from Kzoo again, and Neil Q from Novi, who really helped our team make it into the top sixteen! Hooray, my first big tournament money since the 17 year hiatus - I was really happy! I should mention that the team who beat us (Lori Kiley/Gary Mawson/Ed "Bam-Bam" DeBanke ended up taking 1st place in the Blind Draw mixed triples event - congrats!) Congratulations, also, to my wife Jenny, as she also finished in the top 16 of the mixed triples blind draw (although I never did get to shoot against her!) Next is open doubles 501, and Monte Jones and I struggled, to say the least, and were overcome in the first round by locals James Fleming and Church, who were on top form. Next up is single 501, and my most memorable match by far of the entire weekend. I drew Jim Askham, from Chicago - if you ever want to meet the nicest guy in darts, make sure you introduce yourself to Jim. He was a gracious player, and I managed to play decently enough to win, but it was absolutely one of the most fun matches I've ever played in my life. He complimented me on shots that weren't that great, but I was struggling and he knew it and his encouragement helped me to get past the nerves and actually find the triple twenty, in his words. I had a chance to chat with Jim later in the evening and we both agreed that sometimes the "fun" of darts is lost in these big competitions, and that our match was genuinely a "fun" match! I can only hope I represent the sport of darts as elegantly and graciously as Jim! My next draw, the famous Jon Douglas, was alas, not as much "fun" as Jon opened on my with a maximum, winning the first leg. In the next leg Jon