ANDOVER INVITATION DARTS

29th February 2008

Lee Clapcott (director Andover Fork Truck Services)	John Murray (Proprietor JB Motors & West Portway MOT).

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Micky Collins Memorial Classic Ranking Singles Sponsored by the Pub Group Ltd

Entries are now being accepted for the second Micky Collins singles in memory of a dear friend of Andover darts. The competition, the last before this year’s Classic takes place at the Entertainer on Saturday 22^nd March with an entry fee of £5. With £200 for the winner and over £500 in prize money being paid out to the last 8, players are advised to get their entries in early as a full field of 64 is guaranteed. Format as usual will start best of 7 x 501 progressing to best of 9 in the third round with the finals on stage.  

Invitation League

In the league the chasing pack reduced the gap to 8 points after a rare Wolves defeat. Individually, Jeff White leads the legs won and tons tables on 55 and 150 respectively while Mark Thorne still holds the fastest leg with an 11 darter. Darren Barnes 161 checkout is still top but Kevin Ede’s recent blitz of maximums has seen him top the 180 charts with 14.    MORE

22nd February 2008

Sharron Bale Mixed Pairs Memorial Sponsored by BTLS Hayley

Hampshire super stars Kevin Ede and Steph Smee deservedly won the inaugural Sharron Bale memorial but the event will probably be remembered for a superb day of mixed darts in Andover.

Nearly sixty pairs packed the Entertainer last Saturday to create an atmosphere that Sharron would have revelled in. Ede and Smee, who reached the Lakeside world semi finals this year, collected the crystal trophy and £200 winner’s cheque after defeating the father and daughter combination of Martin and Stephanie Richell from Wiltshire in the final.

There was however, much to cheer from an Andover perspective, Mark and Teresa Thorne reached the semi finals as did Lesley Perry who partnered Mark Cox the talented Swindon thrower.

All four board finalists were Andover representatives and while Andy Deavall collected the highest check out prize, there was over £200 raised for the British Heart Foundation.   MORE AND PICS

Unicorn Darts Youth Academy

Congratulations to Charlotte Burgess and Gary Thorne who won the Academy play-offs for this year’s Classic to join Sean White, Arron Monk and Dale Headech who had already qualified through the ranking system.

In the mixed pairs Nick Chilton and Kym Turner were last week’s top duo while Liam Deavall topped the group D singles with seven wins from eight. Group ‘A’ singles was won by Sean White who included a brace of maximums and newcomer Dave McFadden who continues to impress registered his first 180 at the Academy.

Dale Headech again won the 29’s on 263 closely followed by Billy Day 239.

Earlier during the junior session Amy Thorne, Amanda Paine and Molly Dawkins were all in good form.

Invitation League

Mark Thorne registered the league’s fastest leg of the season so far with an excellent 11 darter. Adam Major who continues his steady progress registered the Academy players’ best leg with a commendable 13.

Merlin Mingers 15: Merlin Magicians 11

Pairs 3-3: Singles Winners Mingers: Gary Thorne (3-2) and Kevin Ede (5-0). Magicians: Darren Barnes and Colin Pimm both (3-2). MORE

15th February 2008

2008 Classic Qualifiers

The remaining 8 places were claimed in the qualifiers at the Entertainer on Saturday.

Richie Ford, Dickie White, Sean Howerd and Billy Day claimed the Andover places

Jason Cook, Mick Savvery, Nigel Day and Gary Scratchley claimed the non-Andover spots.

 Unicorn Darts Youth Academy

Congratulations to Arron Monk who has been selected for England youth to play the Rest of Europe at Lakeside on 22^nd March and Sean White who returned as man of the match for Hampshire Youth against Sussex.

Week 5 top performers: Group 1: 701 League Arron Monk 4 wins from 4 average 28.61 fastest leg 21 darts. Sean White 3 from 4 in 26.53. Group B: Team week: Steve Turner 18.63, Gavin Howard 18.10. Group C: Jake Urwin 4 from 5 and Dave McFadden 3 from 3. Group E: Craig Pike. Jamie Gentleman, Shane Locke, Sam Pike, Mel Oakley, Dan Barnes and Karl Brooks all produced good performances. Academy player of the month awards for January went to Charlotte Burgess (young ladies), Dan Barnes (young men) and Luke Baird of the juniors.

Invitation League

Boro Porkys 14: Charlotte Flip Flops 12:

Pairs 4-2: Singles Winners Porkys: Paul Britten (4-1), Eddie Edmondson (3-2) Flops: Trevor Lewis (4-1) Chris Parfett (3-2)    MORE

 8th February                                                      

Sharron Bale Mixed Pairs Memorial Sponsored by BTLS Hayley

16^th February at the Entertainer promises to be largest mixed pair’s competition held in Andover for some time and is in memory of Sharron a keen and talented player who sadly passed away last year. In keeping with her character, it promises to be a fun day, with some unusual pairings and many husband and wife combinations.

The entry fee is £10 per pair with £200 plus trophies to the winners, £100 runners up, £50 semi finalists and £20 for those making the last 8 plus ranking points for the 2009 Classic.

Because such a large field is expected there is a closing date for 13^th February and the format will be: first 2 rounds best of 5x501 – thereafter best of 7 x 501 with the semi finals and finals on stage.

The event is sponsored by stalwart Classic supporter BTLS Hayley who will be on hand to make the presentations with Sharron’s husband Nigel.

Unicorn Darts Youth Academy

Membership continues to grow with 11 new signings since January.  The Academy welcomes Nick Chilton, Rhys Collins, Jordan Edmonds, Jamie Gentlemen, Rob Jones, Shane and Ben Locke, Dave McFadden, Jake Urwin and Reece and Ryan Morgans.

In last week’s session Group A Dale Headech (right)tops the 29’s league with a score of 371 and Arron Monk won all his six singles matches, Billy Day and Monk both hit maximums. Gavin Howard was top man in Group B winning his 5 singles followed by Karl Brooks 4 from 5 and Liam Hansen 3 wins which included the best check out of 93.

In the team game Jaws edged out the Power 7-5. Jaws winners were Terri Newman, Jake Urwin and Craig Pike while Luke Goddard and Liam Deavall responded for the Power. The Ladies worked hard in the check-out clinic and finished with Kym Turner 2 from 2 in the singles.

Invitation League

Team of the week Boro Frogs dented high flying Porkys title ambitions with a strong all round team performance.

This week’s heavies:

Tons hitters: 14: Vince Tipple  right, 10: Jamie Kelling, John Gaffney, Sean White

Check-Outs: Trevor Lewis 137

Maximums: 2: Andy Deavall, Trevor James, 1: Ali MacDonald, Brian Laws, John Gaffney, Steve Cox, Peter Bailey, Barry Bowsher, Gary Johnson, Glenn Kynaston

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Memorable weekend for Arron Monk ….

Gary Scratchley of Devizes seen above pictured with Paul Parry (Hampshire Executive Cars), collected his second Classic ranking title this weekend when winning the 2008 Colin Monk Singles sponsored by Hampshire Executive Cars.

 In the final he defeated Andover’s rising star Arron Monk who had a superb weekend. Monk not only collected £100 and 60 valuable ranking points to add to his growing reputation and portfolio, he then travelled to Basingstoke on the Sunday to notch up more success.

First, the 17 year-old came second in a strong field of the North Hants Super League Singles then partnered Academy colleague Sean White to win the pairs title. MORE

Invitation Winter League

Week 10: Wolves lead on 174 points, second Boro Porkys 167, Wyke Down 165, Mercenaries 152, Magicians 139, Oak 137, Frogs 129, Queen Charlotte FF 121, Mingers 114, Tavern 106, Monk 87, Muggers 56.     MORE

Unicorn Darts Youth Academy

There were some impressive performances in the singles week with the continuing emergence of a new order.    MORE