ANDOVER INVITATION DARTS 

25th January 2008

Colin Monk Classic Ranking Singles full up….

Colin Monk Classic Ranking Competition

Saturday's Colin Monk Classic Ranking singles has sold out again and such is the growing popularity of the monthly events players are advised to enter quickly for February’s Sharron Bale pairs’ memorial. Colin Monk pictured right with Paul Parry Sponsor (Hampshire Executive Cars)

Entries have been received from as far away as Northampton, Essex and Weston Super Mare and with the event being sponsored by Paul Parry’s Hampshire Executive Cars, a high quality will contest the prize fund that will exceed £500. Doors Open at 10.30 a.m. – register by 11.30 and toe the oche 12.15. Any players wishing to play can put their names on the standby list from 10.30. 

Invitation Winter League

Last week’s quarter finals in the team knock out witnessed some closely fought encounters. None more so than the Queen Charlotte Flip flops – Royal Oak tie that went to a play off after a 13-all draw. Another tight match saw the Merlin Magicians win through on the final singles against the Merlin Mercenaries as did Boro Porkys who were victorious over the Boro Frogs. The last semi final berth was claimed by current league leaders Wolves who were too strong on the night for the Merrie Monk.

Semi final draw: Queen Charlotte Flip Flops v Wolves: Boro Porkys v Merlin Magicians. 

Unicorn Darts Youth Academy

It was a highly encouraging first night back with the youngsters welcoming new members Jake Urwin, Reece Morgans and Jordan Edmonds and all players were focussed and in good form. In the seniors Adam Major was the top man in the 201 outshot-clinic which included a 6 darter; James Daley was awarded MVP in the team game and Karl Brooks’s improvement and dedication continues to impress his coaches. (Karl is shown pictured right)

Another pleasing aspect was the general performances from the recently promoted juniors. Luke Goddard impressed in the check-out school and Danielle Hopper and Ray Lockington were three from three in the pairs. 

Wolves back on top

 Invitation Winter League

Last year’s winners Wolves head the table for the first time this season after last week’s top of the table clash with Boro Porkys.  Taking full advantage, Wyke Down’s young bucks moved into second place while at the other end of the table Merlin Muggers continue their improvement with a good showing in the singles.

The individual tables have Jeff White (right) forging ahead in both Tons table (101) from Gary Johnson on 84 and Legs Won (38) from Paul Britten and Darren Barnes both on 32.

Andy ‘Froggy’ Deavall (8) also increased his lead in the maximum charts from Kevin Ede and father and son Hampshire county stars Steve and Danny Ballard all on 6.

Still holding sway with the fastest leg (12 darts) and highest check out (161) is Darren Barnes from Ian Nicholson’s 153 and Peter Bailey, Dennis Simpson and Jeff White who have all recorded 13 dart legs.

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Colin Monk Classic Ranking Competition    Entry Form

Entries are now being taken for this month’s event at the Entertainer on Saturday 26^th. Last year’s event was won by former English Open champion Paul Gibbs and is again being sponsored by Paul Parry’s Hampshire Executive Cars. With a full entry of 64, prize money is set to exceed £500 and with a high quality field expected to honour a true Andover legend the remaining places can be obtained at £5 per player.

Unicorn Darts Youth Academy

The Academy is now back in session on Wednesday nights at The Entertainer with the Juniors from 6.30pm to 8pm then the Seniors taking over until 10pm. Any youngsters interested in taking up the sport are welcome to come along.

It was a shorter that normal session with players completing formalities but there was the highlight of the first juniors being promoted to the seniors, Danielle Hopper, Bobby East, Craig Pike, Liam Deavall, Luke Goddard and Ray Lockington (right) who hit his first ever 180 during the night.

Hampshire Super League

Jeff White’s Andover got back to winning ways after the enforced Christmas break with an excellent 7-2 over Winchester. Best winners were Jeff White and Arron Monk who both won 3-0 returning 28 and 26 plus averages respectively. Another three – straight winner was Ali MacDonald and further successes from Ivor Andrews (3-1) and Gary Johnson and Sean White both 3-2 winners secured the victory.

North Hants Super League

Andover B had another excellent win this time against Basingstoke. Trailing 2-1 in the pairs captain Ian Nicholson sparked the revival followed Mick Raynsford, 3-0 in 23.12 and the fast improving Adam Major from the Academy. Darren Barnes (25.28) secured the win by the odd in five against the legendary Graham Hardy.