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ANDOVER INVITATION DARTS
NEW
STREET LEGENDS football match raises nearly
£500 for the Academy………
ACADEMY
CELEBRATES SECOND BIRTHDAY….
Unicorn Darts Youth Academy
 It
was business as usual this week the Academy celebrated
its second birthday. Committed partners Unicorn Darts,
Hampshire County Council and Testway Housing (7’s) were
present to watch the session and take part in the latest
Unicorn shirt presentation. 88 youngsters have joined
the Academy since its inception in May 86 and such has
been the success; the Wednesday sessions have had to be
split in two, junior and senior to accommodate members.
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Worthys Summer Super League
With just a couple of weeks to the start of the popular
summer super league, any players wishing to play yet not
signed should contact Jeff White or Colin Pimm for
registration forms. There are two town sides again this
year in a league packed with quality players.
Classic Ranking Competition
 Entries
for the Johnny Woodman Classic Ranking Singles are still
being accepted for next Saturday’s competition at the
Entertainer. The event is again being backed by stalwart
sponsor John Murray of JB Motors and West Portway MOT
and carries over £500 in prize money and ranking points
for the 2009 Transplus Classic.
In memory of an Andover darting legend, known to many as
‘Chunky’, Johnny Woodman won most local honours
including the Andover singles and starred in sides such
as the George Hotel, Anton Arms and the King’s Head.
Former winners include Ali MacDonald 2006 winner over
Jamie Kelling and last years champion was Nillson
Pritchard who defeated England international and PDC
star Dennis Smith.
Unicorn Darts Youth Academy
In the first of a series of fundraising events scheduled
for this year the Academy took part in a sponsored
football match at New Street last Saturday. It was an
excellent occasion superbly organised by Mark Thorne and
the committee at New Street with
 nearly
£500 being raised for the Academy.
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Congratulations to
Sam Pike who at the tender age of 14 won the Andover and
District Ladies singles at the Entertainer and finally a
reminder to the Academy players taking part in the Wayne
Mardle exhibition at Ludgershall Sports and Social Club
this Saturday, any queries contact Glen Dawkins on 01264
395246.
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The
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The team knock out
concluded another competitive winter league at the
Entertainer last week as the Wolves clinched a league
and cup double. In an absorbing match Wolves completed a
remarkable comeback to defeat Boro Porkys in a sudden
death play off after the match scores had been tied
13-all.
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The summer league
AGM takes place at the Borough Arms on Tuesday 27th
May at 7pm all teams including new and prospective are
requested to attend on time.
Classic Ranking
Competition
Entries for the Johnny
Woodman Classic Ranking Singles scheduled for Saturday 7th
June are now being accepted. The event is again being
backed by stalwart sponsor JB Motors and West Portway
MOT and takes place at The Entertainer. The competition
carrying over £500 in prize money and ranking points for
the 2009 Transplus Classic is in memory of an Andover
darting legend. Known to many as ‘Chunky’, Johnny
Woodman a former kerblayer won most local honours
including the Andover singles but is equally remembered
for his jovial personality and was the epitome of
sportsmanship.
Unicorn Darts Youth Academy
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The Unicorn Darts Youth Academy returned from Essex last
Saturday with their reputation further enhanced after
yet another successful outing.
The 2nd Essex Youth Open was superbly
organised by Walton Darts and attracted an array of
tomorrow’s stars which included 3 youth internationals.
36 of the town’s youngsters endured an eighteen hour day
but received much praise for their talent sportsmanship
and sense of fun from spectators to the games high
profile personalities present. Read details of the
event HERE
The cameras were rolling throughout the semi finals and
anyone wishing a copy DVD should contact Glen Dawkins
via the website.
Classic Ranking Competition
Entries for the Johnny Woodman Classic Ranking Singles
scheduled for Saturday 7th June are now being
accepted. The event is again being backed by stalwart
sponsor JB Motors and West Portway MOT and takes place
at The Entertainer. The competition carrying over £500
in prize money and ranking points for the 2009 Transplus
Classic is in memory of an Andover darting legend. Known
to many as ‘Chunky’, Johnny Woodman a former kerb-layer
won most local honours including the Andover singles but
is equally remembered for his jovial personality and was
the epitome of sportsmanship.
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Winter League
Merlin Mercenaries’ Danny Ballard won the winter league
singles last week at the Entertainer when defeating
Kevin Ede of the Mingers 3-1in the final. In the semis
both ties went the distance with Ballard accounting for
Wyke’s Dennis Simpson 3-2 and Ede edging out Arron Monk
of the Oak in the other.
As the season reaches its conclusion, the remaining
dates are as follows: 13th May Team Knock Out
Final, 20th May Presentation Night, 27th
May Summer League AGM.
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Winner Dennis Murrell with Jeff White
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Keith Goacher Classic Ranking Competition
Hampshire’s Dennis Murrell claimed his first ever
Classic ranking title at the Entertainer after winning
the 2008 Keith Goacher Classic Ranking Singles sponsored
by J.M. White Plastering. In the final he defeated
county colleague and England International Paul Hogan
5-3.
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Unicorn Darts Youth Academy
The Academy are out in force tomorrow as over half make
the journey to Walton on the Naze for the second Essex
Youth Tournament. 36 juniors, young ladies and young men
join the coach party hoping to build on the experiences
of last year. Charlotte Burgess who won the young ladies
and Sean White, an unlucky runner up, return with a host
of talented team mates including a first outing for some
exciting juniors. The day’s events will culminate with
the legendary Bobby George making the presentations.
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Winter League
Merlin Mercenaries’ Danny Ballard won the winter league
singles last week at the Entertainer when defeating
Kevin Ede of the Mingers 3-1in the final. In the semis
both ties went the distance with Ballard accounting for
Wyke’s Dennis Simpson 3-2 and Ede edging out Arron Monk
of the Oak in the other.
As the season reaches its conclusion, the remaining
dates are as follows: 13th May Team Knock Out
Final, 20th May Presentation Night, 27th
May Summer League AGM.
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Keith and sheila goacher with Jeff White
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Saturday saw the third running of the Keith Goacher
classic ranking singles sponsored by J.M.
White Plastering. The event took place at the
Entertainer and recognised a true Andover legend.
Keith Goacher, wife Sheila and Jeff White were on hand to
present the trophy and more than £500 in prize money.
Winnings
were paid out down to the last 8 with a £200
winners’ purse and attracted a top class field
including Hampshire’s current England international Paul
Hogan who came runner-up in the event.
Unicorn Darts Youth Academy
 A
new wave of youngsters is making their mark at the
Academy as host of senior players have who have
established themselves in senior leagues near the end of
their era. In the juniors, the likes of Kelly Paine,
Elle May, Ryan Morgans, Rob Jones and Regan Bestford are
making excellent recent progress and look set to attain
the standard set by their more experienced colleagues.
The story is very much the same in the senior ladies
with Mel Oakley, Terri Newman and Danielle Hopper
showing great attitude and potential and although
limited in numbers the future of ladies darts in Andover
is very bright indeed. The senior lads epitomise the
trend as they seek to emulate their peers.
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Final :( 22)
Wolves, as expected gained enough points to claim a
second successive title but it was the young Wyke Down
side that finished strongest of the three chasing teams
to claim runners up spot. Merlin Mercenaries finished
third but will be rueing the 14 points deducted earlier
in the season.
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Super League Reports
Both leagues recently ended with many positives coming
out of the three teams overall performances. In the
toughest league of all, the Hampshire County Super
League, the town side finished a very creditable fifth.
Jeff White captain and top ranked Andover player gives a
satisfactory end of term report especially considering
the many youngsters given a regular outing and the late
withdrawal of key players on the night.
The smaller North Hants super league proved another good
grooming arena for the town’s youngsters. Although the
original ‘B’ squad was decimated early on, finishing
third was a reward for the team’s efforts. The ‘A’
however had a more stable side and were unlucky to miss
out on the league title by just one point to
Basingstoke. Ivor Andrew’s side did however prove
winners by taking the Team K.O. and Pairs’ through Sean
White and Arron Monk as they continue to grow in
stature.
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2008 Champion Paul Cook being presented
with prize money and crystal trophy by John
and Roger Smith – directors of Transplus and
MC Dave Dempsey.
See the 2008 Classic Album
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