Holsten Premier League - Week Five - 1 March

Week Five - 1 March
Hallam FM Arena, Sheffield
Adrian Lewis v Roland Scholten
Dennis Priestley v Colin Lloyd
Terry Jenkins v Peter Manley
Raymond van Barneveld v Phil Taylor



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Premier League
Live on Sky Sports 1 from 7.30pm on Thursday Phil Taylor says his new fitness regime will soon start to reap its rewards, as he prepares for another titanic showdown with Raymond van Barneveld in the Premier League in Sheffield.

'The Power' reacted to his World Championship defeat against Barney in arguably the best match ever at the Circus Tavern by embarking on a new fitness regime.

Sky Sports - The Best Sport Coverage From Around The World

Phil Taylor will start as underdog for the first time in 17 years when he takes on Raymond Van Barneveld in the Premier League at Sheffield on Thursday.

The Stoke slinger lost his PDC title to Barneveld at the Circus Tavern over the New Year, and the Dutchman had the upper hand once more in the Masters of Darts tournament earlier this month.

Record Crowd Awaits In Sheffield
OVER 5,000 fans will pack into the Hallam FM Arena in Sheffield on Thursday to see the world's best darts players battling it out on the biggest night in the PDC's history.

The Holsten Premier League Darts will be played in front of the biggest crowd ever for a PDC event, with fans clamouring for tickets to see the meeting between Phil Taylor and Raymond van Barneveld.
Planet Darts - Record Crowd Awaits In Sheffield

Darts: Ace aims to reduce Barney to rubble

Mar 1 2007

Adam Steel, Evening Gazette

Phil Taylor has promised to reduce Raymond van Barneveld to rubble when the big darts heavyweights slug it out again in Sheffield tonight. Taylor missed the chance of a 14th world championship title when PDC arch rival Barney beat him in a nerve-jangling last leg in Purfleet on New Year's Day.

icNewcastle - Darts: Ace aims to reduce Barney to rubble

Planet Darts LIONEL SAMS took victory in the non-ranked West Tyrone Open

Lion Roars In West Tyrone Open

LIONEL SAMS took victory in the non-ranked West Tyrone Open at the weekend, defeating Ray Farrell 8-4 in the final. Planet Darts LIONEL SAMS took victory in the non-ranked West Tyrone Open

Sky Sports - Dennis Priestley is still proving to be a menace

Premier League

Dennis Priestley is still proving to be a menace at the ripe old age of 56, and he aims to continue proving that in the Premier League as he currently sits on top of the table after an unbeaten start.
Sky Sports - Dennis Priestley is still proving to be a menace

Unicorn - uniBlog - Gordon Shumway

Gordon Shumway
uniBlog

Seems like Michael Rosenauer is unstopable at the moment. The team "Unicorn Global" member won the first ranking tournament of the new founded GDC(German darts Corporation) last saturday. Rosenauer defeated Jyhan Artut in the final 3-2(2-1, 2-1, 0-2, 0-2, 2-1) and booked his ticket for the first GDC Pro ranking tournament at the end of march.
Unicorn - uniBlog - Gordon Shumway

Dartoids World - # 285 02/27/2007

Want to Swap your Wife?
# 285 02/27/2007

When word leaked out in October, 2005 that England’s Michael Davies – the bloke who brought us Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and Wife Swap – had just closed a deal to air the World Series of Darts, I thought, like, well, that’s pretty amazing.

An eight-part series about darts on ESPN! Holy crap!

or click the "Darts as reality TV" tag below this post

A million dollar payday! It was a potential life-changing dream come true for some average Joe.

It could have changed the face of the sport in America. Dartoids World - # 285 02/27/2007

See this link for the full email on the subject or click the "Darts as reality TV" tag below this post

TheStar.com - Life - Darts hit a bull's-eye with kids

At one time, the game of darts made people think of adults in dark, smoky bars.

But that stereotype is waning and these days there are plenty of kids playing darts, says Marjorie Allardyce, youth director for Darts Ontario.

There are 27 youth leagues in the province, most at branches of the Royal Canadian Legion.

There could be lots of other clubs in Ontario, Allardyce believes, if dart leagues were allowed in schools.

But education officials forbid that because they consider a dart a weapon, she says.

That's unfortunate because kids learn many things from the sport of darts, Allardyce says.

"It teaches them a lot about concentration and team play," she says.

"And it really helps their mathematics. The kids have to add up their own scores. A lot of parents have told me how much their children's math has improved by playing darts.

"It's a great sport for the kids," said Allardyce. "And it is a cheap sport."

To get started in a league, participants buy a set of three darts, which usually costs less than $20.

A Darts Ontario membership costs $13 per year. Club registration fees are between $25 and $50.

Darts Ontario has three age groupings for youths. Those 12 and younger are tyke players. Juniors are 15 and younger, seniors 18 and younger.

Kids in leagues can simply play to have fun if they wish, but Darts Ontario members can also enter competitive events that lead to national championships. (Those at the tyke level, however, do not progress past the provincial level.)

There is no official minimum age for kids to start playing in a darts league.

"It depends on the club," Allardyce says. The youngest members at most clubs are 8 or 9, although, "some have them playing as young as 6."

Club gears up for darts influx - Local News - Manawatu Standard

The second floor of the Rangitikei Club has been transformed from a conference centre into a darts venue capable of hosting 462 competitors turning up this week.

Three hundred chairs have made way for wooden panelling and 50 darts boards as the Feilding club prepares for the 36th North Island clubs New Zealand Darts Association championships, starting on Wednesday.

Club gears up for darts influx - Local News - Manawatu Standard

This Is Cheshire - DARTS: GYCA win again

DARTS: GYCA win again

A GYCA team have won Grappenhall Darts League's Ray Cooper Cup for the sixth time in 12 years.

The GYCA number two team of Steve Bebbington and Bob Hepper defeated Pickering Arms 3-1 in Friday's final.

GYCA beat Warrington Town 2-0 in the quarter finals and Golden Lion 2-1 in the semi finals.

This Is Cheshire - DARTS: GYCA win again

Latest News in Bridgwater. Latest Sport in Bridgwater

Squib A wrap up ladies' darts title with four weeks left

SQUIB A have retained the Bridgwater Ladies' Darts League first-division title with four matches to spare after a 9-3 defeat of Coopers Arms maintained their unbeaten record last week.

Latest News in Bridgwater. Latest Sport in Bridgwater

Darts Stars Set To Battle It Out (from Ledbury Reporter)

Darts stars set to battle it out

PETER One Dart' Manley will be taking on all comers in a darts exhibition night at Ledbury Town Football Club on Tuesday, April 10.

Manley, who plays alongside Ledbury thrower Terry Jenkins in the Holsten Premier League of Darts, will be on the oche against local darts players from 7.30pm.

World number four Manley will then go head-to-head with Jenkins in the night's main event. For more information about the evening, contact Colin on 07951-074013 or 01531-635062.

Meanwhile, the Ledbury Town Winter Darts League captain's meeting on Thursday, March 1 will now be held at the football club due to the Ring of Bells changing landlords. All KO sheets to be returned, no entries accepted after this date. Darts Stars Set To Battle It Out (from Ledbury Reporter)

BRITISH DARTS ORGANISATION STATEMENT

This statement was posted on the BDO darts forum. I'm not sure if the content of the statement is valid, but it's worth a look....

BRITISH DARTS ORGANISATION STATEMENT

In order to clarify any misinterpretations of a PDC press release issued on Wednesday, February 21st announcing a tournament involving players from the BDO and PDC, I can confirm that it was released without the prior agreement or permission of the British Darts Organisation or the potential broadcaster.

It is important to point out that as a direct result of the constant striving of the BDO to secure more televised tournaments, we have been having preliminary confidential talks with a major broadcaster to create a one-off invitation event, which would involve both BDO and PDC players.

We have given an undertaking to support such an event if it clearly benefits the BDO, its players, its officials and the sport of darts.

With this in mind, it is vitally important to the success and viewer appeal of such an event that both codes are fairly represented in terms of players, officials, staging and presentation.

In order to achieve this, the talks need to be ongoing so that we can create a major televised event that will be mutually beneficial to all parties.

It has always been a British Darts Organisation policy to announce events to our members only when they become reality.

At the moment no agreement has been reached in regard to this proposed event.

OLLY CROFT, OBE
B.D.O Players Forum : - BRITISH DARTS ORGANISATION STATEMENT

Unicorn - Sid Waddell: uniBlog

TOON LOONEYS
21/02/2007
I must admit that I am trembling with anticipation at the prospect of ‘playing’ the Metro Arena in Newcastle with the Holsten Premier Darts League. I last commentated in the Toon in the summer of 1994 at the Samson Classic and the fan mania – all waving bottle and banners – was led by my 80 year old mum Martha! What will 4000-plus darts-daft Geordies do this Thursday? There’ll be Grog on the Tyne all right. Unicorn - Sid Waddell: uniBlog

ADO regional change of venue...

This email is regarding the ADO regional that WAS set to be held at Dargan's in Santa Barbara. It will be held at the James Joyce

Today we were notified that Dargan's in Santa Barbara is no longer interested in supporting darts. Very nice of them to let us know 3 days before we start our new league!!!!!!

So this means for next weeks Regional there will be a change of venue. The James Joyce in Santa Barbara on State St will be hosting the event. They have 4 boards so it should be just fine. Actually they are a great bar, have the best Guinness in town and have been very enthusiastic about supporting our dart league.

Here is the information for the James Joyce:
James Joyce
www.thejamesjoyce.com
513 State St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 962-2688

As for the league play, we will be having a new venue open up at The Green Room on State St. They will not be ready by this week but we still plan on starting on Tuesday. I will have to completely redo the schedule I worked on all day yesterday now that Dargan's is dropping out. I hope to have it up on the website by sometime tonight.

Thanks for your patience through all of this. Sometimes it's a very thankless job and very frustrating. I know everyone wants to start league asap and I'm one of them as well.

See you Tuesday.

Phil
http://sbdarts.org/

Official Darts Results- 2007 SIX NATIONS CUP CHAMPIONS:

Official Darts Results:
SIX NATIONS CUP: VELDHOVEN, THE NETHERLANDS February 24th & 25th, 2007
The Results can be found at the following link:

Official Darts Results- 2007 SIX NATIONS CUP CHAMPIONS:

Dartoids World: # 284 02/23/2004

This fall I will have been married to my wife, Marylou, for twenty-seven years!

TWENTY-SEVEN! Dartoids World: # 284 02/23/2004

Holsten Premier League Darts - Night Four REPORTS and stats from the fourth night of the 2007

Holsten Premier League Darts - Night Four REPORTS and stats from the fourth night of the 2007 Holsten Premier League Darts at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle.
Colin Lloyd 8-5 Roland Scholten
Adrian Lewis 1-8 Dennis Priestley
Peter Manley 2-8 Phil Taylor
Terry Jenkins 7-7 Raymond van Barneveld
Planet Darts: Results - Holsten Premier League Darts - Night Four




Sky Sports - PRIESTLEY CRUSHES LEWIS

Yorkshire's Dennis Priestley produced one of the performances of a lifetime as he crushed highly-rated Adrian Lewis 8-1 in the Holsten Premier League.

Lewis, from Stoke, has been earmarked as one of the future stars of the sport - however the 56-year-old veteran from Mexborough completely took him apart at the Newcastle Arena.

Unicorn - News

LLOYD OFF THE MARK! 23 February 2007 Colin Lloyd has hauled himself off the bottom of the table thanks to his first victory in the 2007 Holsten Premier League.

Phil Taylor demolished Peter Manley in the all Unicorn clash, Adrian Lewis was hammered by Dennis Priestley, who continues to set the early pace at the top, while World Champion Raymond Van Barneveld was forced to produce his very best to snatch a draw against Terry Jenkins!

It all added up to another dramatic night of darts in front of 4,000 fans in Newcastle.

The Freeport News - Warriors escape near scalping by Stars

Bacardi Super Stars - 10, Victoria Inn Warriors - 1

The Super Stars we determined to avoid the scalping from the warriors on this night, as the came out with all three Doubles and Both Triples to start the singles with a 5-0 lead.

The Super Stars kept their Reign going well into the single, including the third single where Justin Snisky finished a nice 24 dart game against George Bethel giving George his first single loss of the season. The Freeport News - Warriors escape near scalping by Stars

It's your chance to be on TV!

Are you into reality TV? Well if you are a family of Darters and want to be on a reality TV show, then this is your chance! Just check out this email I got this morning!

Subject: FW: Dart Family for TV Show

Greetings!

My name is Rachelle Mendez and I'm a Casting Producer for ABC Television's hit reality show, Wife Swap. I ‘m conducting a National Casting Search to find Passionate Dart Fans to feature on the current season of our show , and am contacting you in hopes of discussing the possibility of working together to find a family who we can consider casting.

Wife Swap is a family show on ABC primetime. The premise is simple: two moms from two very different families get the opportunity to swap lives (but not bedrooms - everyone has their own!) for a week to experience what it's like to live a different lifestyle - and to see what they can teach each other about their own lifestyle!

We want to feature a family that’s devoted to darts in some form-this could be through tournaments, competitions, leagues/teams, or playing for fun. We encourage all families, the bolder and more adventurous the better, with 2 parents at home and school aged children (ages 6-17) to apply immediately. The family can belong to any aspect of the dart community-as fans, promoters, players-it really makes no difference, as long as the family is genuinely passionate about Darts!

Maybe you know of a family or have a family yourself with made for TV personalities that you would be willing to recommend. I would greatly appreciate you forwarding my information on to any of your family members, friends, and associates who might be interested in sharing their lives with us for a week!

In addition, each family that tapes an episode of Wife Swap receives a financial honorarium for their time. Anyone who refers a family that appears on our program receives a finder's fee.

I appreciate you taking the time to read this - I know it is an unusual request. If you have any questions, or to apply, please contact me by phone or by email:

Rachelle Mendez

Casting Producer

ABC Television's WIFE SWAP/ RDF Media

EMAIL: Rachelle.Mendez@rdfusa.com

PHONE: (646) 747-7948

Rachelle Mendez | Casting Associate Producer

RDF USA| 1790 Broadway 11^th Floor| New York| NY 10019

PLEASE EMAIL ME UNTIL 2/15 UNTIL WE RELOCATE OFFICES

tel. + 1 212 404 2442 | fax. + 1 212 404 1423

rachelle.mendez@rdfusa.com | www.rdfusa.com

http://abc.go.com/primetime/wifeswap/

Also see the following Dartoid article:
http://www.dartoidsworld.com/articlesR.asp?ArtID=285

Another ‘Grand’ Display by the ‘Magnet’ Mick McGowan

picked up his second cheque for € 1,000 in the space of two weeks in Kilkenny when he defeated Ray Campbell in the final of Shirley’s Bar annual ‘Sets and Legs’ tournament over the weekend.

Joe Coyne once again attracted a high-class entry and a full house to the Kells venue and the standard of play was of the highest order. In the quarter-finals Ray Campbell defeated Andrew Dempsey to set-up a semi-final clash with Ger Fox who had eliminated Roy Bailie in the last eight.

Another ‘Grand’ Display by the ‘Magnet’ Mick McGowan

DRA Issue Fines

CHRIS MASON, Phil Taylor and Steve Maish have been fined by the Darts Regulation Authority following the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship.

Mason was fined £750 and handed a four-month ban - suspended for 12 months - by the DRA for behaving in an unsportsmanlike manner during and after his third round match with Taylor.

Taylor was fined £400 for using inappropriate and unacceptable language during a television interview following the match.

The DRA's Disciplinary Committee also handed a £300 fine to Steve Maish for behaving in a dangerous manner following his defeat to Wynand Havenga.

Planet Darts - DRA Issue Fines

Barry Hearn's plans for world darts

Barry Hearn, Chairman of the PDC, has hinted that the World Championship finals may move to a new home. He also told BBC London there are moves for a new competition between players from the two rival codes.

There is an audio link to the interview on the site.

BBC - London - Sport - Barry Hearn's plans for world darts

PDC Launch Grand Slam of Darts

The Professional Darts Corporation, the Premiership of Darts, will stage the ground-breaking £250,000 Grand Slam of Darts tournament from 17-25 November 2007, with a massive £60,000 prize to the winner.

The tournament will involve finalists from major tournaments over a two-year period from both the Professional Darts Corporation and BDO/WDF circuit. Planet Darts: Grand Slam of Darts

An email from Jan Kid.....

Thanks to everyone for making the Queen Mary Classic V a huge success, and I think, a lot of fun. I will send out the final results when I get them in a few days time.
Some of the events started much later than we expected, and I apologize for that. We are already working on ideas for next year to start closer to the times advertised and to increase the number of dartboards.

I have a plea from one of the dartplayers that lost an Ipod on Saturday, for anyone who may have found it, to let me know as soon as possible, so that it can be returned. It may not have been lost in the dart area as he did visit other areas of the ship, but below is a description of the lost gadget...

It is black, with headphones and has an inscription on the back 'WALDO Sheik Yerbouti'

The return of this item would be really appreciated as it was a gift.

Thanks again,

Jan Kidd
The Dart Shop 714 995-1993
jan_kidd@msn.com

Van Gerwen - nine darter

Have you had a chance to see Michael Van Gerwen throw a nine darter?

Planet Darts: 2007 Holsten Premier League Darts Fixtures- Week Four

Here's the match up for tonights Holsten Premier League Darts

Week Four - 22 February
Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle
Colin Lloyd v Roland Scholten
Adrian Lewis v Dennis Priestley
Peter Manley v Phil Taylor
Terry Jenkins v Raymond van Barneveld
Planet Darts: 2007 Holsten Premier League Darts Fixtures


Planet Darts - 2007 Holsten Premier League Darts Statistics

2007 Holsten Premier League Darts Statistics LEAGUE TABLE, results and statistics from the 2007 Holsten Premier League Darts.

Play takes place over 14 league nights, with the top four players then progressing to the play-offs in Brighton on 28 May. Holsten Premier League Darts - Current League Table Following Night Three, 15 February

Darts: Darts legends ready for big night in ToonDarts: Darts legends ready for big night in Toon Feb 22 2007 By The Evening Chronicle The world's leading darts players are on Tyneside tonight as the Holsten Premier League roadshow rolls into town at the Newcastle Arena.

The Premier League sees eight stars - led by Phil Taylor and Raymond van Barneveld - battling it out over 14 weeks before the top four compete in the play-offs.
icNewcastle - Darts: Darts legends ready for big night in Toon

Darts: Barneveld relishing Tyneside match-up
Feb 22 2007
By Paul Gilder, The Journal
Raymond van Barneveld is relishing the chance to showcase his talents to a North-East audience this evening when the latest round of the Holsten Premier League Darts comes to Tyneside.

The world champion will be in action against Terry Jenkins and, having made an unbeaten start to his 2007 campaign, the popular Dutchman is determined to continue his recent fine form as he looks to improve on last season's semi-final appearance.
icNewcastle - Darts: Barneveld relishing Tyneside match-up

Doreen Sweeny-Berry, 2007 Dart Tournaments

Las Vegas Open Results/Write-up Yup, it takes me a week to get back on track after only being thrown off schedule for 2 days. I should just make a week out of it, but that would involve the family and that's not in the cards right now. Maybe next year.
Doreen Sweeny-Berry, 2007 Dart Tournaments

Virginia Tech Intramural Sports

The intramural program offers not only team sports but also individual tournaments and competitions. In the fall, students can register to play a Hearts tournament, a card game that involves trying to avoid accepting any card of the heart suit. Fall is also the time to register for table tennis, bowling singles, 8-Ball singles and a putt-putt golf tournament.

The tournament format is run differently depending on what sport or game you are playing, but may be carried out in a single-elimination bracket format, or as a series. In the spring, students can choose to play wallyball, team darts or kickball. They can even participate in a sports trivia competition or a wiffleball tournament. Virginia Tech Intramural Sports

Ladies Darts.com - Trina Gulliver wins the Dutch Open singles 2007

Trina Gulliver wins the Dutch Open singles 2007 Print E-mail Last years winner, Anne Kirk from Scotland, was unfortunately unable to be there this year to defend her title. This years final was fought out between Trina and fellow english player Clare Bywaters. Trina, in her semi final, won from Anastasia Dobromyslova in a closely contested match 4 – 3. Shortly afterwards Clare won from Irina Armstrong 4 – 1.
Ladies Darts.com - Trina Gulliver wins the Dutch Open singles 2007

Bull's-eye! David, 13, beats world darts finalist

DARTS daft David Worthington, 13, hit the bull's-eye when he beat world championship finalist Phill Nixon in a one-off challenge

Local hero Nixon, nicknamed "Ferrryhill Flyer", is the 150-1 rank outsider who nearly pulled off a shock win in last month's World Darts Championship after coming from 6-0 down in the final to eventually lose out 7-6.
To thank his North East supporters, the County Durham ace is touring workingmen's clubs taking on all-comers in exhibition matches.
But he hadn't bargained on dead-eye shot David who left the Lakeside World Championship in his wake with a display of magic darts.
In their match Nixon started on 501 and David on 301. Nixon, a 50-year-old dad-of-eight from Ferryhill, was stuck on 164 when his teenage opponent hit the decisive double 10 to claim victory.
Seaham School of Technology pupil David, who dreams of being a darts player when he grows up, was shaking with nerves when he went head-to-head with his idol.
He was one of 26 players picked from the hat to play Phill when he visited Dawdon Miners' Welfare Club this week.
David's mum Beverly, who works at the club, said: "Before they played David ran up the stairs and was shaking. I told him everyone shakes when they're nervous.
"When he won I was ecstatic for him. He loves darts."
David, from Parkside, practises on a board at his the home of his grandparents, Leslie and Gladys Wilcock, in Wynyard Street.
Mrs Wilcock, 62, and her daughter have both played for the club's women's team in the past.
David also has a board in his room and often spends the first part of his mother's shifts at the Mount Stewart Street club practising.
Mr Wilcock, 65, added: "He was over the moon. He said he was shaking at first but then he was able to beat him."
David succeeded where 16 men, eight women and two other youngsters failed, with Phill giving the women and youngsters a headstart by throwing his darts flight-first.
The sports star also signed the board used during the night, which was then raffled.
Club secretary Marion Napper said: "Phill was very friendly, a very nice man.
"He was speaking to everyone to sign autographs and it was a really good night."
Phill rose to fame after staging an amazing fightback against England captain Martin Adams in the Lakeside competition.
He had been 6-0 down, then drew level, but was pipped 7-6 for the £70,000 prize.
Sunderland Today News - Bull's-eye! David, 13, beats world darts finalist

Unicorn: uniBlog - Michael Rosenauer won the "WDF Dortmund Open 2007

by Gordon Shumway
20/02/2007 Last Saturday team "Unicorn Global" member Michael Rosenauer won the WDF World ranking tournament in Dortmund. After his "Dortmund Open" victory in 2006 he now defended his title. On his way to the final he defeated players like Mikel van Maastrig from Holland. In the semi-final he won against Geert de Vos with 2-1(1-2, 2-1, 2-1) before he played against Germany´s no. 2 Marko Puls in the final. At the end of the day Michael won 3-1(0-2, 2-1, 2-0, 2-1), which was his 3rd WDF ranking tournament win since he joined team Unicorn.

Unicorn: uniBlog - The Primitive Darter - Karl M. Hartman

19/02/2007 In an effort to become a better darter I have come full circle and now find myself back at the beginning.

For the past two years I have practiced and studied everything I could about throwing darts. I have watched videos and observed the techniques of others. I have asked all questions and listened to the answers. I have attacked the sport logically and technically in an effort to improve.
Unicorn: uniBlog - The Primitive Darter - Karl M. Hartman

BBC SPORT: Van Barneveld sweeps past Manley

Van Barneveld sweeps past Manley Raymond van Barneveld. Pic: Darts4you - Ans Westerdaal Van Barneveld was in superb form, especially on double 16 Raymond van Barneveld produced an outstanding display to beat Peter Manley 7-0 and win the Keukenconcurrent Masters of Darts title in Holland. BBC SPORT: Van Barneveld sweeps past Manley

Hampshire Held In Darts Battle (from This is Hampshire)

Hampshire held in darts battle By Clive Downton Comment HAMPSHIRE'S darts team looked to be on track for victory in Cornwall, but ended up drawing.

The women's B side gave Hampshire a 4-2 winning start with victories from Maria Agozzino, Jo Senior, Nikki Stevens and Jane Monaghan.
Hampshire Held In Darts Battle (from This is Hampshire)

Planet Darts:Thrillers Set Up Manley-Barneveld Final

Manley-Barneveld Final PETER MANLEY will face Raymond van Barneveld in the final of the Keukenconcurrent Masters of Darts following two brilliant semi-finals - including a nine-darter from Michael van Gerwen.
Planet Darts:Thrillers Set Up Manley-Barneveld Final

Wazza180 - NEW Global Darts Forum Board!!!

The Dartboard - NEW Global Darts Forum Board!!!

Hi everyone. OMG your saying.. NOT another one from Wazza :???: Well unfortunately that is true Due to the amount of spammers attempting to get into the forum . I have taken it upon myself to build a totally new Forum which also has a Photo Gallery in it where you can submit your own photo's also we have a World Wide flashchat room.

The forums themselves have changed and may take some time to find posts but the forums are relatively simple now, The Site name is still the same but you will have to re-register (if you so desire, if you do not register then I will understand). ALL registrations have to be activated. I will supply all avatars for you, just remind me of what avatar you would like to have on your profile!

Sorry for any inconvenience to members of the old board (the horrid green and gold one) I have only been able to post the posts I made in the old forum (yes copy n paste)... NOT VERY THRILLING indeed. Hopefully I will with great anticipation look forward to seeing most of you that were/are members re-register and post as before.
NEW Global Darts Forum Board!!!

This Is Cheshire - All to play for tonight

THREE out of the four section championships still need to be decided on the final night of the Apec Taxis Darts League season on Thursday.

Halfway A have led the way in Section One for most of the season but they slipped up on Thursday when they went down 7-2 to Roundhouse.

That resulted in Albion taking a two-point lead at the top after beating Halfway Gents 7-2.
This Is Cheshire - All to play for tonight

Sky Sports - FIRST PREMIER WIN FOR THE POWER

Phil Taylor has taken his first victory in the 2007 Premier League after scoring a 8-6 victory against Terry Jenkins in Nottingham.

But it is another former world champion who heads the standings after round three of the tournament, with Dennis Priestley scoring an assured 8-3 win against Roland Scholten.
Sky Sports - FIRST PREMIER WIN FOR THE POWER

Pioneers Retain The Title After Another Whitewash (from This Is Cheshire)

Pioneers retain the title after another whitewash By Toby Robinson WITH only one game left to be played in the winter season of the Carlsberg UK Crewe Open League only four out of twelve darts trophies and one out of twelve dominoes trophies have been decided.

That makes it one of the most competitive seasons for sometime with many of the promotion and relegation issues also to be decided on the final week. In the Premier Darts Pioneers retained the championship after a resounding 8-0 whitewash of Rockwood left them thirteen points clear.
Pioneers Retain The Title After Another Whitewash (from This Is Cheshire)

Planet Darts: Week 3 - Holsten Premier League Darts

Night Three MATCH REPORTS from the Holsten Premier League Darts at the Nottingham Arena on the third night of the tournament.

The evening was watched by a PDC record crowd of over 3,500 fans inside the Nottingham Arena.



DENNIS PRIESTLEY 8-3 ROLAND SCHOLTEN

DYNAMIC Dennis Priestley stormed to the top of the 2007 Holsten Premier League Darts with an annihilation of Roland Scholten at the Nottingham Arena.
Planet Darts: Week 3 - Holsten Premier League Darts

Thisisdorset - Wolfie wows the Albert

World champion Martin 'Wolfie' Adams took the place of Andy Fordham in a darts exhibition match at The Albert Inn in Weymouth last night.

'The Viking' withdrew after suffering a minor stroke, one month after being taken ill at the BDO World Championships. Thisisdorset - Wolfie wows the Albert

Darts prize is fun and competition - Albany NY

Darts prize is fun and competition Top players would like to see bigger tournament rewards, but still love the game in bars
By RICK CLEMENSON
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Only snowstorms and wedding anniversaries can keep Burt Van Wie and Tim Grossman from getting to Quigley's in East Greenbush every Tuesday for Dart Night.

The origins of this tradition date back to the day 15 years ago when Burt walked into Tim's bar in Albany and remarked what a fine place it would be to start a dart league.
Darts prize is fun and competition - Albany NY

Red Dragon Darts - Andy Fordham On The Mend

Andy Fordham is making a good recovery at home is overwhelmed at the support he has recieved from everyone who has sent him good luck wishes.

The Gentle Giant from Kent will be a big loss to the darts scene for a while but he has vowed to get back on his feet and make a come back. All major International Sports needs the household legends to be competing and winning events, and Andy is no exception.
Red Dragon Darts - Andy Fordham On The Mend

icNewcastle - Darts: The boys are back in town

Darts: The boys are back in town Feb 13 2007 Darts By Adam Steel, Evening Gazette Darts stars Colin Osborne and Tony Eccles are returning to their Middlesbrough roots for a special exhibition match.

The duo, respective world championship quarter-finalists in the PDC and BDO, will play each other at South Bank St Peter's Social Club on Tuesday, March 6. icNewcastle - Darts: The boys are back in town

Planet Darts: Priestley Back Up To Fifth

Priestley Back Up To Fifth DENNIS PRIESTLEY has moved back up to fifth in the world rankings following his win at the Blue Square UK Open South-West Regional Final.

The Yorkshireman picked up £5,000 for his win over James Wade in Bristol, moving him above Roland Scholten and Terry Jenkins into the top five of the Order of Merit.
Planet Darts: Priestley Back Up To Fifth

Unicorn - News: MANLEY THE MAGNIFICENT!

MANLEY THE MAGNIFICENT! 15 February 2007 Peter Manley continues to enjoy arguably the best week of his darting life, as he swept to another impressive victory to clinch his place in the semi-finals of the Masters of Darts in Holland.

Manley made it five wins out of five with a terrific win over teenage sensation Michael Van Gerwen by 3 sets to 2.

Unicorn - News: MANLEY THE MAGNIFICENT!

Unicorn - News - TAYLOR OUT IN HOLLAND AS LLOYD AND MANLEY POWER ON!

TAYLOR OUT IN HOLLAND AS LLOYD AND MANLEY POWER ON! 14 February 2007 Phil Taylor has failed in his bid to reach the semi-finals of the Masters of Darts, despite clinching only his second win of the tournament against Jelle Klaasen.

‘The Power’ crashed out of the event, because even if he wins his final group match against Vincent van der Voort, he cannot overhaul Peter Manley, Colin Lloyd or Mervyn King.
Unicorn - News - TAYLOR OUT IN HOLLAND AS LLOYD AND MANLEY POWER ON!

darttournaments : Message: Live Remote at Camellia Classic Youth/Adult Shoot

TV station CW 31(formerly UPN31) Will be doing a live TV remote during
the Camellia Classic Youth/Adult on Sunday morning during the 7 8 am
portion of "Good Day Sacramento" program.

darttournaments : Message: Live Remote at Camellia Classic Youth/Adult Shoot

Las Vegas Open Results

From: Della Fleetwood <dellafleetwood@yahoo.com>

Subject: Las Vegas Open Results

Dear Friends,

The 29th annual Tom Fleetwood Memorial Las Vegas Open is now history. For your information, I have attached is a copy of the official tournament results.

This year's event was a tremendous success, thanks to the generosity of our Dartboard Sponsors (DMI / Puma Darts Products, Ltd.) and the wonderful cooperation and hospitality from the Tuscany Suites & Casino. My sincere appreciation also goes to the ADO, for selecting this tournament as the site for their annual National Cricket Championship, and to the players -- from 42 states and 7 nations -- who chose to participate in the tournament.

As always, I am indebted to my Triple Crown Staff members. Their enthusiasm, support and reliable efficiency makes them the BEST in the business!!!

Once again, players opened their hearts and wallets, in support of the Raffle for the Prevention of Child Abuse. A total of $550 was collected, all of which will assist in the on-going effort to strengthen families and insure a brighter future for their children!

The 2008 Las Vegas Open is tentatively scheduled for January 25 - 27, at the Tuscany Suites & Casino. Further information will be forthcoming, later this year!!! I hope to see you there!!!!

Best Regards,

Della A. Fleetwood, Owner / Director

TRIPLE CROWN PRODUCTIONS

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Downey, CA 90241-2119

Phone: 1-562-928-4136

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Printalble Results PDF file

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Self-Updating PDC Screensaver - Now Available

Is this what you have been waiting for?

DARTS FANS are being offered an exciting new way to stay in touch with their favourite sport - the PDC Screensaver.

The free PDC Screensaver is the latest information service allowing you to keep up-to-date with the Professional Darts Corporation without having to lift a finger.

While your computer snoozes you can enjoy a selection of eye-catching tournament images, player profiles, and information.

And unlike a normal screensaver, you'll never get bored of this one because once installed it will automatically update, bringing you fresh content on a weekly basis.

The screensaver operates like a slide carousel, showing each slide for 15 seconds, and provides a lively mix of news and action shots from tournaments, as well as a small number of adverts, which finance the service - so you don't pay a penny.
Planet Darts: Self-Updating PDC Screensaver - Now Available

Planet Darts: Andy Fordham - PDC Statement

I would like to take this time to wish Andy a speedy recovery, and a successful return to the sport of darts.

Andy Fordham - PDC Statement THE Professional Darts Corporation send their best wishes to Andy Fordham, who is recovering following a minor stroke.

Fordham was forced to withdraw from the Lakeside Championship last month, and has spent time in hospital recovering from illness.

Hampshire On Oche In Cornwall (from This is Hampshire)

Hampshire darts players headed west this weekend in an effort to get their British Inter County Championship season back on track.

The newly-promoted Cornish squad is likely to make it tough going over the two days of competition, especially on home turf.

World Darts Champions For Bridgwater (from Bridgwater Mercury)

World darts champions for Bridgwater DARTS world champions Martin "Wolfie" Adams and Trina Gulliver are coming to Bridgwater Canalside Centre at Huntworth in June.
World Darts Champions For Bridgwater (from Bridgwater Mercury)

Sports Person of the Week - Martin Bodden Jr.

A chance opportunity introduced Martin Bodden Jr to the sport of darts. One evening in the Police Club the team was one short, he was invited by Sergeant Clive Smith to join in and won his first ever game. He says after that he was hooked.





In 1987 he took the Cayman Islands Singles Championships and was the only player out of 60 who never lost a game. In the same year he played in tournaments in Jamaica and Florida.

Sports Person of the Week - Martin Bodden Jr.

Unicorn - uniBlog updates

Karl M. Hartman - 10/02/2007 I got the impression in reading over my posts, that there was a lot of negativity regarding darts either here in Korea or between my ears and so I decided to say something positive about the darts scene in Korea.

Before I do that I will say two things. I finally received my $900.00 from Medalist Darts Korea. I won the tournament on the 18th of December and I received my prize money January 27th. I had to find out where the main office to Medalist in Korea was and begin sending E-mails. Someone must have contacted the local rep because he contacted me soon after that and I received my money. So far, Petro has not received his prize money; however, he has not pursued it as aggressively as I have to my knowledge.

Glen Dawkins - 8/02/2007

Having addressed the issues of format, exposure, expense, time and travel and seeing the standards rising steadily, we were still faced with unearthing young potential. Many youngsters had now slipped comfortably into Pool and those who were playing amongst themselves weren’t getting much better because of the Catch-22 scenario of “couldn’t get into a team because they weren’t good enough and weren’t good enough because they couldn’t get into a team”, the crucial next step on the ladder. Many teams won’t accommodate youngsters because they want ready made success and there are many pubs who will not allow under 18’s.

BARNEY BLOSSOMS - POWER PLODS
Sid Waddell - 07/02/2007

Big fan of Phil Taylor that I am, careful analysis last week at Plymouth makes me doubt that he is primed for the Premier League title.


Irina's first year with Unicorn
John Armstrong - 05/02/2007

It`s been almost exactly one year now since Irina was offered a Team Global contract with Unicorn. So just how has her first year been?

Unicorn - uniBlog updates

Mighty Millers Arms on the march

THE Millers Arms blitzed a trio of opponents to roar into the finals of the Holsten National Pub Darts Championship.

The Ore-based team brushed aside everything in its path at the Southern and London Regional Final on Sunday.
George Noble, who entered the line-up and runs the Winchelsea Road pub, said: "We were amazed because there were some top sides there. But they didn't let anyone get at them at all and the organisers were very impressed."
Sport - Hastings Today: Mighty Millers Arms on the march

Five Cambs players get international call

FIVE Cambridgeshire county players have been called up by their countries for the British International Championships to be played at Bridlington at the end of April.

Once again Martin Adams, the new BDO world champion, will captain the England men’s squad with county colleague Shaun Greatbatch also retaining his place in the team.
Peterborough Today Local Sport - Five Cambs players get international call

Trina wins title for her mum

Women's world darts number one Trina Gulliver won the Dutch open last weekend - despite having something more serious to worry about.

The seven-times Lakeside world champion took the singles and pairs honours despite concerns about her mother Muriel, who suffered a heart attack as the event got under way last weekend.
Sport - Kenilworth Today: Trina wins title for her mum

Peter Manley insists there is no animosity

PREMIER LEAGUE DARTS - WEEK 2
7.30pm, Thursday Sky Sports 1

Peter Manley insists there is no animosity between himself and Adrian Lewis as they prepare to do battle just over a year after their amazing World Championship bust-up, but 'One Dart' warns he will not be changing his style in Wolverhampton.
Peter Manley insists there is no animosity...

Me & my money: Phil 'The Power' Taylor

Phil 'The Power' Taylor is the most successful darts player ever having won 13 World Championships. Phil, 46, who has four children and one grandchild, lives in Stoke-on-Trent with his wife, Yvonne, and is being sponsored by Virgin Money in the 2007 Premier League Darts Tournament. He tells James Coney about his money.

How much was in your first wage packet?

I started work at 15 as a sheet metal worker. We put up buildings and did heating and piping...
Me & my money: Phil 'The Power' Taylor | This is Money

BillingsGazette.com - Senior Olympics coming to Sheridan

Senior Olympics coming to Sheridan

SHERIDAN - The Wyoming Senior Olympics will be July 26-28 in and around Sheridan. The games will attract hundreds of people from all over the state and all over the country who come to compete seriously or participate for fun in more than 20 athletic events and games of skill - including track and field, tennis, basketball, horseshoes, darts and billiards.





If you're 50 years old or older, you are eligible to participate in one of 10 age categories. If you're serious about it, now is the time to begin training for swimming, bowling or whatever event interests you.





In Sheridan, clinics, coaching and brushing up in racquetball, badminton and volleyball will begin this month, and other sports will offer clinics soon. Check out the official Wyoming Senior Olympics Web site, www.wyseniorolympics.com, for details and more information, or call State Coordinator Jim Eggenberger at 307-673-0000.





If you would like to volunteer to help or be a sponsor, call Eggenberger, e-mail him at eggy@vcn.com, or write him c/o Wyoming Senior Olympics, P.O. Box 937, Sheridan WY 82801.


Published on Friday, February 09, 2007.

BillingsGazette.com :: Senior Olympics coming to Sheridan

Holsten Premier League Darts - Night Two

REPORTS, reaction and stats from the second night of the 2007 Holsten Premier League Darts at the Wolverhampton Civic.

Holsten Premier League Darts
Night Two, Wolverhampton
Colin Lloyd 6-8 Raymond van Barneveld
Roland Scholten 6-8 Terry Jenkins
Phil Taylor 7-7 Dennis Priestley
Peter Manley 4-8 Adrian Lewis

PHIL TAYLOR 7-7 DENNIS PRIESTLEY

DENNIS PRIESTLEY snatched a draw with Phil Taylor in a thrilling Holsten Premier League Darts clash at the Wolverhampton Civic.

The two legends of the oche produced a humdinger of a contest, trading 180s throughout 14 vintage legs.

Taylor, who has never been defeated in the Premier League, was again left staring down the barrel of a possible defeat before earning a point - only for Priestley to win the deciding leg and a point.
Holsten Premier League Darts - Night Two

Burgess reaches darts final

SHAYNE Burgess proved that he still has the talent to compete with the leading lights in the game of darts at the weekend.

The local thrower, once ranked second in the world but now outside the top 100, performed magnificently at the Eastbourne International Darts Weekend.
Burgess, pictured above, reached the final of the John Smith's Bitter Open Singles, an event entered by some of the country's top players. Burgess reaches darts final

SEWA-darts.com & Dartplayer.net - Generosity Goes Global!

"This is a true SEWA story about how a set of 18 year old Bottelsen GT darts ended up helping a Cancer patient with his bills. Written by Doug Melanson, SEWA Moderator. 1989: I bought a new set of Bottelsen hammerhead GT Plus darts. I played with these darts for several years. Due to family responsibility I stopped playing league darts in 1998 and soon after that stopped all together.
SEWA-darts.com & Dartplayer.net - Generosity Goes Global!

Darts County Have Sights On Merseyside Visit (from Oxford Mail)

DARTS: County have sights on Merseyside visit Oxfordshire will be looking to keep up the pressure on leaders Somerset when they host Merseyside in the sixth game of their Inter-Counties League Division 2 campaign this weekend.

Darts County Have Sights On Merseyside Visit (from Oxford Mail)

KEVIN PAINTS THE TOWN RED!

Kevin Painter proved he’s still got what it takes, producing a brilliant performance to win the John Smith’s 128 Classic at Eastbourne.

‘The Artist’ is determined that the darts world will see him back to his very best in 2007 and this title will be a massive confidence boost to Painter, who has slipped out of the world’s top ten.

The event was dominated by Team Unicorn.

John Markovic

THE Professional Darts Corporation send their condolences to the family of John Markovic, who passed away on Saturday following a long illness.

Serbian-born John played an influential role in the formation of the World Darts Council - which is now known as the PDC - back in 1992.

A popular character, he was the manager of Bob Anderson and Ritchie Gardner at the time 14 of the leading players left the BDO.

John worked alongside fellow managers Tommy Cox and Dick Allix to support the players following this move and create the WDC.

"John was a genial character and always immaculately dressed," said Tommy Cox, now the PDC's Tournament Director.

"John was a superb businessman and he understood the business of darts very well.

"He played a major part in the foundation of the PDC and in many ways he was the cement between the bricks - he was just as important as anybody in ensuring the World Darts Council started on a sound footing.

"He always had a smile on his face and quip - he was one of the driest men I've ever met. John was so dapper he reminded me of a 50s film star, until he opened his mouth and spoke with his distinctive accent.

"He will never be forgotten in the folklore of the Professional Darts Corporation."

Wolfie Is Inspiration To All Middleaged Men (from Swindon Advertiser)

British Darts Organisation World Champion and World No1 Martin "Wolfie" Adams, 50, is an inspiration for middle-aged men.
So too the defeated finalist, Phil "Nixy" Nixon, also 50, 150-1 first-time qualifier.

Wolfie Is Inspiration To All Middleaged Men (from Swindon Advertiser)

Planet Darts: Mervyn King Joins PDC

Mervyn King Joins PDC THE Professional Darts Corporation can announce that Mervyn King has joined the PDPA and will compete on the PDC Pro Tour circuit.

The move comes just weeks after top Dutch stars Michael van Gerwen, Jelle Klaasen and Vincent van der Voort joined the PDC.
Planet Darts: Mervyn King Joins PDC

British Darts Organisation threaten King with legal action 06/02/2007 - 15:29:33 Mervyn King was today threatened with legal action by the British Darts Organisation, after confirming he is switching to play on the rival Professional Darts Corporation circuit. The former World Masters champion is following three top Dutch players belonging to the same management company – Michael van Gerwen, Jelle Klaasen and Vincent van der Voort – who also contested this year’s Lakeside World Championship, before crossing the sport’s bitter divide.
IOL: British Darts Organisation threaten King with legal action



RTÉ Sport: King at the centre of darts controversy

King at the centre of darts controversy
Tuesday, 6 February 2007 20:46 Mervyn King was today threatened with legal action by the British Darts Organisation, after confirming he is switching to play on the rival Professional Darts Corporation circuit.

The former World Masters champion is following three top Dutch players belonging to the same management company - Michael van Gerwen, Jelle Klaasen and Vincent van der Voort - who also contested this year's Lakeside World Championship, before crossing the sport's bitter divide.

But the 40-year-old is bound to the BDO under the terms of a contract he signed, stating that any player who reached the semi-finals at the Lakeside this year would return to contest the event in 2008. King was beaten in the last four by eventual champion Martin Adams.

King departs BDO ranks

Former World Masters champion Mervyn King has left the British Darts Organisation to ply his trade in rival Professional Darts Corporation events.

The move, which mirrors the switches made by players such as Raymond van Barneveld and Jelle Klaasen in recent years, comes as a surprise after the player's own vehement denial that he would head for the lucrative PDC tour.

King even threatened to walk out of the recent BDO Lakeside World Championships at protest at the speculation that surrounded his future.

But it now seems that his semi-final defeat to eventual winner Martin Adams will be King's last appearance on the BDO oche.

Brians 14dart Leg Is Not Enough In Local Darts (from Burnham & Highbridge Weekly News)

Brian's 14-dart leg is not enough in local darts By author unknown Comment BRIAN Haggett's 14-dart singles leg could not save Nomads from a 6-3 defeat by leaders Signals in Division One of the Burnham & Highbridge Men's Darts League. Steve Rea threw a 180 for Signals.
Brians 14dart Leg Is Not Enough In Local Darts (from Burnham & Highbridge Weekly News)

BBC NEWS - Cumbria: Pub welcome for visiting prince

Pub welcome for visiting prince
Prince Charles playing darts
Prince Charles accepted a challenge to play darts
The Prince of Wales has been treated to a pint of Great Cockup during a visit to Cumbria.





He also accepted a challenge to a game of darts from locals at the Old Crown pub in Hesket Newmarket - but lost.

BBC NEWS | UK | England | Cumbria | Pub welcome for visiting prince

Unicorn - John Armstrong: uniBlog 05/02/2007

It`s been almost exactly one year now since Irina was offered a Team Global contract with Unicorn. So just how has her first year been?

A few ups and downs, but that`s darts anyway isn`t it.

Overall though a very good year. Moving up more than 100 places in the WDF rankings, the next update should show her in the top 20 for the first time.
Unicorn - John Armstrong: uniBlog 05/02/2007

Cornwall Earn Creditable Draw (from Falmouth Packet)

Cornwall earn creditable draw

IN the latest round of matches the Cornwall Darts team made the long trip to Morecambe to play former Premier Division champions Lancashire.





In the B team matches on the Saturday the ladies got Cornwall off to a good start with a 4-2 win and this was followed by a 6-6 draw in the men's match to give Cornwall a 10-8 overnight lead.

Cornwall Earn Creditable Draw (from Falmouth Packet)

News & Star - Woods’ England snub

Published on 03/02/2007 darts By Stan Launder CUMBRIA’S Brian Woods has been overlooked by the England selectors for the forthcoming home internationals despite getting to the last eight in the World Masters and a enjoying a second successive qualifying run in the Lakeside World Championships.

When he lost last time out for Cumbria, it was the first defeat in a couple of years for Woods, who ended the last county season fourth in the overall averages. News & Star - Woods’ England snub

The Statesman - Darts meet

KOLKATA, Feb. 3. —Maxwell beat Prateek Patodia 2-1 while Ankit Goenka got the better of Akshat Garg 2-0 in the youth boys section of the West Bengal State Darts Championship organised by the West Bengal Darts Association here today. SNS Tiwari in final The Statesman - Darts meet

Saturday Flight Fever

Saturday Flight Fever

FERRYHILL Flyer Phill Nixon could be about to hit the silver screen after appointing a PR guru to handle his meteoric rise to fame.The Northern Echo can exclusively reveal that Mr Nixon and his new agent, Garry Thornburn, are already in talks with movie-makers who want to put his life story on the big screen. A British film company - the identity of which is being kept a closely-guarded secret during negotiations - wants to tell the story of the 50-year-old househusband who became a celebrity overnight.

Saturday Flight Fever



From the archive, first published Wednesday 24th Jan 2007.

JOHN PART - BLOG: Pairs Pecking Order

If you have not visited John Part's Blog, it's time to stop by and take a look:


Garry asks who led off in Vegas between Wes and I. An interesting question, not so much for the answer, but for the whys and wherefores. I have partnered many of the very best. I've had successful partnerships in no particular order with Dan Olson, Mick Manning, Mitch Payton, Paul Lim, Gary Mawson, Steve Brown, Doug Scanlon, and a host of other one or two time partnerships.
JOHN PART - BLOG: Pairs Pecking Order

News & Star One Dart opens with Holsten win

By Martin Morgan CARLISLE-BASED Peter Manley is targeting a play-off place after opening his Holsten Premier League account with an 8-6 win over 2005 finalist Colin Lloyd.

The former Las Vegas Desert Classic champion held off a fightback in front of an enthusiastic crowd at the Plymouth Pavilions on Thursday night.
News & Star One Dart opens with Holsten win
One Dart opens with Holsten win Published on 03/02/2007

Sport - Blyth and Wansbeck Today: WHITLEY BAY AND CULLERCOATS DARTS LEAGUE

Piper keep up good form
THE first games of the second half of the season saw The Piper continue their table topping form at the Briardene. John Trousdale and Brian Maddison hitting 180 scores as the away team claimed ten points.

Second place Grey Horse continued their unwanted home form against The Cannon B as they drew yet again. Normally the Horse is a very difficult place to take points but thus far this season they definitely appear available to visitors, it is only their excellent away results keeping The Red Lion B in third spot.
Sport - Blyth and Wansbeck Today: WHITLEY BAY AND CULLERCOATS DARTS LEAGUE

DARTS HERO ALEX, 10, MAKES HIS MARK

"Alex Hall was chuffed that he helped his dad’s team, Cowes Liberal Club, after stepping in as a last-minute substitute. It is believed he has also become the youngest player to appear in the Cowes League."



WHEN a Friday night darts league side were a player short last week, a ten-year-old boy stepped in to save the day and led the team to victory.




Somerton Middle School pupil Alex Hall, of Crossways Road, East Cowes, was with his father, Bill, a member of the Cowes Liberal Club last Friday for the team’s home match against Plessey.

DARTS HERO ALEX, 10, MAKES HIS MARK

DARTS HERO ALEX, 10, MAKES HIS MARK
By Clare Wall - Friday, February 2, 2007

Planet Darts: Holsten Premier League Darts - Barney: I Must Work Harder

Barney: I Must Work Harder

RAYMOND VAN BARNEVELD has set his sights on a more determined preparation for the Holsten Premier League Darts - despite opening his title bid with a win on Thursday.





The Dutchman defeated Adrian Lewis 8-5 in the opening game of the 2007 Premier League at the Plymouth Pavilions, coming from 2-0 down to take the points.

Planet Darts: Holsten Premier League Darts - Barney: I Must Work Harder

An email from Wazza180 of www.globaldartsforum.com

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SEWA-darts.com & Dartplayer.net - The January Member of the Month - Louie

If I did not mention it before, be sure to stop in at SEWA-darts.com to read the article on "The The January Member of the Month"

The January Member of the Month - Louie

"When you look at our membership list, there are many contributors, many people who have rolled up their sleeves and worked at the labour of love that is SEWA, to construct the building some of us almost live in! Erik is The Foundation and all that is here has risen upon his creation. With his early contributions and continued, steadfast toiling in many areas, Digger, simply put, is a Cornerstone in this edifice, and as such is a most deserving recipient of the Member of the Month Award for January!
SEWA-darts.com & Dartplayer.net - The January Member of the Month - Louie

She has an eye for bull's-eyes DesMoinesRegister.com

She has an eye for bull's-eyes Carrie Nielsen of D.M. scores coveted masters ranking and competes in local and national dart tournaments

Some sports you can see in a person - the broad, developed shoulders of a swimmer, a runner's spare physique, a gymnast's compact form.

Carrie Nielsen of Des Moines is a dart player. The 37-year-old, who works for an insurance business, has been honing her skills for nine years. She's become one of the top female dart players in the state, one of only a few women to hold a masters ranking in the metro dart leagues.
She has an eye for bull's-eyes DesMoinesRegister.com
By ERIN CRAWFORD REGISTER STAFF WRITER February 2, 2007

Volunteers needed for Dublin’s open

Now that we have a date for the Dublin’s open (July 20 to 22 2007) we need about 20 people who are interested in helping us make this one of the biggest shoots in Canada.

This tournament has obtained national and provincial ranking with a projected payout of $20,000 for the first year, $40,000 for the following year. andreas04: close to attraction

Planet Darts - Holsten Premier League Darts

Holsten Premier League Darts - Night One

KEEP



Holsten Premier League Darts

Plymouth Pavilions

Raymond van Barneveld Adrian Lewis

Dennis Priestley Terry Jenkins

Peter Manley Colin Lloyd

Phil Taylor Roland Scholten



Planet Darts - Holsten Premier League Darts

Premier League: Quotes from Players and Sky Sports’ Sid Waddell

Quotes from Players and Sky Sports’ Sid Waddell previewing the tournament and discussing each player:

Taylor has yet to be defeated in the two years of the Premier League, and meets Roland Scholten on Thursday in a repeat of the 2006 final.

Quotes from Players and Sky Sports’ Sid Waddell

Sport - Boston Today: Royal night for Debs Thursday

February 1: 1pm - Friday Night Darts League, Boston Standard Premier Division: IT WAS a night of shock results in all three divisions of the individual darts league on Friday night, starting with the opening game in the Premier Division when Debra Royal upset the odds by beating high-flying Ady Parker.

The opening leg saw Deb take a 1-0 lead against the throw, and when she hit a 180 in leg two she was well on her way to a shock 2-0 lead. However, she missed her checkout, allowing Ady to draw level with a 98 checkout.
Sport - Boston Today: Royal night for Debs Thursday

Sport - Ashfield Today: Darts - Sutton side Plough

Darts - Sutton side Plough to national final Darts players at a Sutton pub landed the winning throw to put them in to the National final of the Holsten Pils Darts championship. Regulars at The Marston's Pub Company venue, Speed The Plough, battled their way through seven rounds to reach the final, which takes place at the end of February.
Sport - Ashfield Today: Darts - Sutton side Plough

The Comet - Darts: Tough at top

Darts: Tough at top 01 February 2007 EDITORIAL - editorial@thecomet.net It is tight at the top at the halfway stage of the Stotfold and District Winter Darts League. Defending champions The Two Pots (Arlesey) hold a slender lead over local rivals ATFC and summer league winners The Red Lion (Potton). The Comet - Darts: Tough at top

BBC SPORT Darts: Nixon feat wins England recall

Nixon feat wins England recall
Phil Nixon
Nixon reached the Lakeside this year after 20 years of trying
Phill Nixon, who reached the final on his Lakeside World Darts debut this year at the age of 50, has been recalled to the England team for 2007.

BBC SPORT Darts: Nixon feat wins England recall

Planet Darts - Holsten Premier League Darts - Holsten Premier League Darts

Lewis Targets Barney Scalp

ADRIAN LEWIS is looking to get off to a flier on his Holsten Premier League Darts debut against Raymond van Barneveld - and is targeting revenge against the Dutchman.

The 22-year-old was the final player named for the tournament recently, following his rise to fifth in the world.

Planet Darts - Holsten Premier League Darts - Holsten Premier League Darts

Sport - Falkirk Today: Darts

CARRONBRAES DARTS LEAGUE. Congratulations to The Star on winning the Railway Tavern Cup beating Cavalier 2-0 in the final. Thanks to the Railway staff for their hospitality on the night. Fixtures: Bowhouse v Carronshore, Cavalier v Mariner, Colonial v Star Inn, Hurlet v Tam Bain. l The Superleague bus will be leaving Carronshore Bar at noon on Sunday, February 4.

CENTRAL SCOTLAND DARTS. The Super League knock-out cup will be held in BMW on Sunday, February 4, with a 1.30 p.m. register for a 2 p.m. start. Central are at home to Tay Valley on Sunday, February 11. Entries are now being taken for the third Central Open to be held in Bannockburn Club on April 6 and 7. Prize money has gone up with the gents on £1500, ladies £300, under-21s £100, under-18s £50 plus a place in the Winmau World Masters 2007. Entry for pairs is £10 per pair with the winners on £400. Due to high demand the closing date will come forward. Players should contact Davie Hanson on 07904 4884456.

Sport - Falkirk Today: Darts

Heroic Nixon Merely One Of Many In Darts Hotbed (from The Northern Echo)

Heroic Nixon merely one of many in darts hotbed

Phill Nixon surpassed all expectations at the British Darts Organisation's World Championships by reaching the final and in doing so did the darts-mad North-East proud.

He was one of four players from the region who reached the latter stages of the prestigious competition with Tony Eccles, Gary Robson and Davy Richardson all starring in the televised tournament.

Heroic Nixon Merely One Of Many In Darts Hotbed (from The Northern Echo)

Sport - Skegness Today: Wainfleet Winter Darts League Knockout cup

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The Fergus Falls Daily Journal - Frostbite darts tourney expected to draw crowd

Frostbite darts tourney expected to draw crowd

By Matt Bewley (Contact) | The Daily Journal

Published Wednesday, January 31, 2007

With the 50th annual Frostbite Festival just around the corner, area dart players are sharpening their skills for the Frostbite Festival Darts Tournament coming Saturday at the Eagles Club in Fergus Falls.

“This is one of the biggest tournaments in the state,” said past Frostbite Festival champion Al Berry. “The competition is tough, even for the lower division.”

The Fergus Falls Daily Journal - Frostbite darts tourney expected to draw crowd