NOVEMBER 2007

(See Archived News on Right for previous news items)

ANDOVER INVITATION DARTS

Invitation league standards continue to rise…….

Unicorn Darts Youth Academy

As the Academy enters the final phase of year 2 there is much to play for in junior, young ladies and young men’s sections.     MORE

Classic Ranking Competition

Tomorrow sees the second Don Knowles Classic Singles sponsored by Kevin Farrer of International Furniture at the Entertainer. With over £500 in prize money many of the regions top players will be chasing a winner’s cheque of £200 plus 70 classic ranking points. There are a few places remaining for this best of 7 legs event doors open at 10.30 with a latest registration time of 11.30 – entry fee £5 

Poll

The Poll to nominate the final classic ranking event of 2008 is hotting up with Bruce Smith on 55% followed by Ali MacDonald 30%. Other nominees Gary Brant, Wiggy Few, Dick Gray Archie Holder, Dick Pearson, Colin Robbins, Mick Richards, Colin Ryman, Ken Sadler, and Ray Walker have all received support.  

Invitation Darts League

The leagues early pacesetters met last week with the Mercenaries coming out on top against Boro Porkys and the best singles performances came in 4-1 wins for Jeff White over Kevin Ede, Paul Britten against Ron Atwill and young Adam Major from the Academy who enjoyed his best senior league win to date.    more

Youngsters queue up for 2008.

 Unicorn Darts Youth Academy

Academy youngsters and coaches were out in force last Saturday to raise urgent funds required to secure next year’s activities. A unique yet challenging format was prepared for the forty one players who set out to complete as many games of 501 in (8 hours and twenty one) 501 minutes.

After starting the marathon haul on their own boards, the young ladies, men, juniors and coaches paired up to complete a staggering 445 legs of darts before the closing deadline on 6.21pm.    MORE

Classic Ranking Competition

Saturday 17^th November sees the second running of the Don Knowles Classic Ranking Singles and the penultimate chance to earn ranking points for next Easter’s Classic.  Last month’s event was supported by players from seven counties and this one promises to be every bit as popular.

The event in honour of the diminutive darter that graced the district’s circuit for many years is sponsored by International Furniture a stalwart supporter of Andover darts. Open to all players the competition is limited to the first 64 entrants with an entry fee of £5, £200 winner’s prize and a closing date of 14^th November.

All darts enthusiast are invited to log onto the town’s darting website and the poll to name the final Classic ranking singles of 2008.  The competition runs to the end of this year and the nominees are as follows:

Gary Brant, Wiggy Few, Dick Gray, Archie Holder, Ali MacDonald, Dick Pearson, Colin Robbins, Mick Richards, Colin Ryman, Ken Sadler, Bruce Smith and Ray Walker.

Invitation Darts League

Its early doors but the Merlin Mercenaries look the team to beat so far but the individual honours could be anyone’s after three league matches. Table toppers Mercenaries include three Hampshire A team players and have a three point lead over Boro Porky’s whom they meet this week.    more

Academy aim to secure the future

Unicorn Darts Youth Academy

This Saturday the Academy holds its annual fundraising event at the Entertainer where the youngsters will be setting out to complete as many games of 501 in 501 minutes. This unique event which will see both juniors and seniors playing simultaneously is in aid of needed if the Academy is to keep growing and moving forward as the leader in the field of darts schools of excellence. Anyone wishing to donate or sponsor these dedicated youngsters can do so by either visiting the Entertainer between 10am and 6pm or logging onto www.andoverdarts.org

Academy focus last week fell on the mixed pairs and after round one, captain Steve Turner and Mel Oakley, Stuart Eaton and Chelsea Newman share the lead with 4 wins from 5 with the two exceptional 13 year-olds Billy Day and Terri Newman on 3.

Classic Ranking Competition

Saturday 17th November sees the second running of the Don Knowles Classic Ranking Singles and the penultimate chance to earn ranking points for next Easter’s Classic.  Last month’s event was supported by players from seven counties and this one promises to be every bit as popular.

The event in honour of the diminutive darter that graced the district’s circuit for many years is sponsored by International Furniture a stalwart supporter of Andover darts. Open to all players the competition is limited to the first 64 entrants with an entry fee of £5 and a closing date of 14th November.

Kevin Farrer of International Furniture is pictured on the right..

Don Knowles Entry Form HERE

Draught Bass Holsten Pils

Date confirmed.