Hampshire Youth achieved an excellent overall result for the team, winning 11-6.
The under 18's won 5-4, the girls 3-0 and the under 21s 3-2
Match Awards went to Gavin Howard & Gary Thorne for the under 18s with 19.27 averages Gemma Hayter with 18.22 for the girls and Sam Abrehart 19.70 for the under 21s
Sunday, 22 November 2009
Saturday, 21 November 2009
Malta Open Ladies Champion Wendy Reinstadtler
Wendy Reinstadtler won the Malta Ladies Singles with a win in the Final over Maggie Sutton.
In the Men's Singles Roy Brown lost in the Final to Mark Thomson a previous winner of the Hampshire Open
In the Men's Singles Roy Brown lost in the Final to Mark Thomson a previous winner of the Hampshire Open
Friday, 20 November 2009
Wade out in last-leg thriller at Wolverhampton
TERRY JENKINS produced a 121 bullseye finish to see off James Wade 10-9 in a thriller to move into the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts quarter-finals.
World number three Wade came from 4-1 down to lead Jenkins 9-8, but never had a dart for victory as Jenkins took the final two legs to break his heart.
Wade hit a nine-darter in last year's second round but lost to Gary Anderson, and the left-hander again departed Wolverhampton in the last 16 with the loss.
Wade opened the game with a 180, but Jenkins held throw for the opening leg after two missed doubles from the left-hander, who replied to level in 13 darts.
Jenkins hit a maximum in taking the third, and punished three misses from Wade to break in the fourth leg, before taking out 127 on the bull for a 4-1 lead.
Wade finished a 14-darter on double 12 for the sixth leg before Jenkins restored a three-leg cushion - only for Wade to take three in a row, including two 180s, to square the match.
Wade hit another maximum to leave a finish in the 11th leg, but Jenkins took out 80 for a 14-darter to edge 6-5 up.
The duo traded double top and double ten finishes in sharing the next four legs, before a 138 score from Wade set up double top for a 13-darter in breaking to lead for the first time at 9-8.
Jenkins landed double ten to ensure a decider, which Wade opened with a 180 only for two scores of 140 and a 100 left him 121 after nine darts.
Wade left himself 126, but never got a chance at the finish as Jenkins hit the bullseye for a 121 checkout to claim a thrilling victory.
"It was a great game and I'm delighted to get over the winning line," said Jenkins. "I knew I had to take out the 121 as James was right behind me, and luckily the bull went in."
Jenkins takes on Robert Thornton in Saturday's quarter-finals, and added: "Robert's been really on form this week and I'll have to be on top of my game to beat him."
World number three Wade came from 4-1 down to lead Jenkins 9-8, but never had a dart for victory as Jenkins took the final two legs to break his heart.
Wade hit a nine-darter in last year's second round but lost to Gary Anderson, and the left-hander again departed Wolverhampton in the last 16 with the loss.
Wade opened the game with a 180, but Jenkins held throw for the opening leg after two missed doubles from the left-hander, who replied to level in 13 darts.
Jenkins hit a maximum in taking the third, and punished three misses from Wade to break in the fourth leg, before taking out 127 on the bull for a 4-1 lead.
Wade finished a 14-darter on double 12 for the sixth leg before Jenkins restored a three-leg cushion - only for Wade to take three in a row, including two 180s, to square the match.
Wade hit another maximum to leave a finish in the 11th leg, but Jenkins took out 80 for a 14-darter to edge 6-5 up.
The duo traded double top and double ten finishes in sharing the next four legs, before a 138 score from Wade set up double top for a 13-darter in breaking to lead for the first time at 9-8.
Jenkins landed double ten to ensure a decider, which Wade opened with a 180 only for two scores of 140 and a 100 left him 121 after nine darts.
Wade left himself 126, but never got a chance at the finish as Jenkins hit the bullseye for a 121 checkout to claim a thrilling victory.
"It was a great game and I'm delighted to get over the winning line," said Jenkins. "I knew I had to take out the 121 as James was right behind me, and luckily the bull went in."
Jenkins takes on Robert Thornton in Saturday's quarter-finals, and added: "Robert's been really on form this week and I'll have to be on top of my game to beat him."
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
Wade survives sudden-death at Wolverhampton
JAMES WADE won the nine-dart shoot-out with Andy Hamilton to earn a spot in the second round of the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts, as the second placed qualifier from Group H.
Hamilton's 5-3 win over Wade earlier on Tuesday meant he finished level on four points and on +2 leg difference, ensuring the shoot-out.
Wade opened with a score of 96, which was bettered by Hamilton's 100 on his first visit to the oche. The duo then traded scores of 85 and 77 respectively to leave Wade four points in front going into the final three darts.
The left-hander then produced a brilliant 180 to leave Hamilton unable to match his total of 361, with the Stoke ace - who won last year's Nine-Dart Shoot-Out with Alan Tabern - producing 100 in vain with his final three darts to end on 277.
"I played well in the first two games and then lost to Andy so it was strange," said Wade. "I'm happy to get through and I'll take that.
"I really want to win this and I'm looking forward to playing Terry Jenkins on Friday, we always have good games."
Hamilton's 5-3 win over Wade earlier on Tuesday meant he finished level on four points and on +2 leg difference, ensuring the shoot-out.
Wade opened with a score of 96, which was bettered by Hamilton's 100 on his first visit to the oche. The duo then traded scores of 85 and 77 respectively to leave Wade four points in front going into the final three darts.
The left-hander then produced a brilliant 180 to leave Hamilton unable to match his total of 361, with the Stoke ace - who won last year's Nine-Dart Shoot-Out with Alan Tabern - producing 100 in vain with his final three darts to end on 277.
"I played well in the first two games and then lost to Andy so it was strange," said Wade. "I'm happy to get through and I'll take that.
"I really want to win this and I'm looking forward to playing Terry Jenkins on Friday, we always have good games."
Wade faces nine-dart sudden-death shoot-out
ANDY HAMILTON set up a nine-dart shoot-out with James Wade for a place in the second round of the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts with a superb 5-3 win over the left-hander.
Hamilton had to win 5-3 or better to stay alive in the tournament, and a flawless display of finishing secured just that result.
Wade played his part in a classic, averaging 102 but being left with no chance to reply as Hamilton piled home four ton-plus finishes.
Wade kicked off the game with a 180 and also hit a maximum in the second, only for Hamilton to take out 130 and 132 for a 2-0 lead.
Double top got Wade off the mark in the third, and he hit a 180 and was waiting on 24 to level in the fourth when Hamilton finished 102.
A two-dart 64 finish put Hamilton 4-1 up, before Wade landed a pair of double ten finishes to pull back to 4-3 - earning the three legs he needed to avoid elimination in the game.
But Hamilton produced a 12-dart finish, including a 180 and a 120 checkout, to wrap up the win and ensure a nine-dart shoot-out at the close of play.
"James is a great player and I had to pick up my game, and my finishing was excellent," said Hamilton.
"I had nothing to lose and I relaxed and enjoyed it, because I put too much pressure on myself in the earlier two games."
Hamilton had to win 5-3 or better to stay alive in the tournament, and a flawless display of finishing secured just that result.
Wade played his part in a classic, averaging 102 but being left with no chance to reply as Hamilton piled home four ton-plus finishes.
Wade kicked off the game with a 180 and also hit a maximum in the second, only for Hamilton to take out 130 and 132 for a 2-0 lead.
Double top got Wade off the mark in the third, and he hit a 180 and was waiting on 24 to level in the fourth when Hamilton finished 102.
A two-dart 64 finish put Hamilton 4-1 up, before Wade landed a pair of double ten finishes to pull back to 4-3 - earning the three legs he needed to avoid elimination in the game.
But Hamilton produced a 12-dart finish, including a 180 and a 120 checkout, to wrap up the win and ensure a nine-dart shoot-out at the close of play.
"James is a great player and I had to pick up my game, and my finishing was excellent," said Hamilton.
"I had nothing to lose and I relaxed and enjoyed it, because I put too much pressure on myself in the earlier two games."
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
30th Mill Rythe Darts Weekend
The 30th Darts Festival was staged at Mill Rythe over the weekend of 13th to 15th November and Arron Monk played superbly to join the elite band of players that have won both the Junior Singles and Men's Singles in their careers, the other players having achieved this oustanding feat of consistency and progress being: Andy Jenkins, Aaron Turner, Ricky Williams and now Arron Monk
The Ladies Singles was won for the 8th time by Mandy Solomons and Shane Filleul showed his potential as a future men's Champion by taking the Juniors title
Mick Cookman and Sam Rooney beat Andy Jenkins and Arron Monk to take the Men's Pairs with Wendy Reinstadtler and Ann Llewellyn winning against Tricia Wright and Dawn Standley to lift the Ladies Pairs title
The Marmite's Mushrooms Team of Martin Attree, John Clarke and Julie Boggust claimed victory in the Mixed Triples
For full stats please visit the HCDO Website http://www.hampshiredarts.org.uk/
The Ladies Singles was won for the 8th time by Mandy Solomons and Shane Filleul showed his potential as a future men's Champion by taking the Juniors title
Mick Cookman and Sam Rooney beat Andy Jenkins and Arron Monk to take the Men's Pairs with Wendy Reinstadtler and Ann Llewellyn winning against Tricia Wright and Dawn Standley to lift the Ladies Pairs title
The Marmite's Mushrooms Team of Martin Attree, John Clarke and Julie Boggust claimed victory in the Mixed Triples
For full stats please visit the HCDO Website http://www.hampshiredarts.org.uk/
Monday, 16 November 2009
Wade wins Wolverhampton thriller
JAMES WADE produced a sensational performance to defeat Robert Thornton 5-3 in a high-quality encounter at the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts.
Wade produced the highest average of the tournament so far at 108.90 in claiming the victory after trailing 3-0 early on.
Thornton played his part in a thriller, averaging 100 but eventually paying for crucial missed doubles as Wade battled through for the win.
"Even at 3-0 I knew I was playing well," said Wade. "Robert missed an important double at three-all and it went my way after that."
The early stages went the way of Thornton, who took out 84 for the opening leg and produced a ten-dart leg in the second, after hitting seven perfect darts and seeing Wade miss two darts to take the leg himself.
Wade hit three 140s in the third, but double ten saw Thornton move 3-0 up with his opponent averaging 120.
Wade landed 180s in the next two legs to leave 81 after nine darts, taking both to pull back to 3-2 before punishing a missed double top by hitting the same bed to level.
Wade also hit a 180 in the seventh, but wired the bullseye for 121 finish before returning to punish three misses from Thornton to land double ten to break throw and lead for the first time.
He then sealed the win with an 88 finish on double seven to put one foot in the second round, while Thornton must defeat Gary Mawson on Wednesday to progress.
"I missed a double at three-all which cost me," admitted Thornton. "If I play the same way on Wednesday night I should hopefully be okay."
Wade produced the highest average of the tournament so far at 108.90 in claiming the victory after trailing 3-0 early on.
Thornton played his part in a thriller, averaging 100 but eventually paying for crucial missed doubles as Wade battled through for the win.
"Even at 3-0 I knew I was playing well," said Wade. "Robert missed an important double at three-all and it went my way after that."
The early stages went the way of Thornton, who took out 84 for the opening leg and produced a ten-dart leg in the second, after hitting seven perfect darts and seeing Wade miss two darts to take the leg himself.
Wade hit three 140s in the third, but double ten saw Thornton move 3-0 up with his opponent averaging 120.
Wade landed 180s in the next two legs to leave 81 after nine darts, taking both to pull back to 3-2 before punishing a missed double top by hitting the same bed to level.
Wade also hit a 180 in the seventh, but wired the bullseye for 121 finish before returning to punish three misses from Thornton to land double ten to break throw and lead for the first time.
He then sealed the win with an 88 finish on double seven to put one foot in the second round, while Thornton must defeat Gary Mawson on Wednesday to progress.
"I missed a double at three-all which cost me," admitted Thornton. "If I play the same way on Wednesday night I should hopefully be okay."
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