Wade makes Premier League Final again

JAMES WADE reached his second successive Whyte & Mackay Premier League Darts Final with a battling 10-8 victory over Raymond van Barneveld.

The world number two repeated his victory over the Dutchman from this stage a year ago in a thrilling contest, where the lead changed hands four times.

Wade established a 7-4 lead only for van Barneveld to regain the lead - but crucially the Dutchman missed doubles to move 9-8 up as the youngster progressed to the final.

"I'm thrilled to be in the final," said Wade. "It was such a tough semi and it could have gone either way, but Raymond let me in and I'm grateful I took my chance."

The opening stages were high-quality as the pair traded legs without being able to break their opponent's throw.

Wade produced a pair of 14-darters and three double top finishes to hold in the opening six legs, while van Barneveld was similarly clinical before taking out 105 in the seventh for a 4-3 cushion.

Wade levelled, once more on tops, before hitting the same bed to secure the first break of throw and edge ahead 5-4.

A 180 for a second successive leg helped Wade to the next, which he took on double 16, and a third-dart double four finish saw him take a 7-4 cushion.

Van Barneveld began the 12th leg with a maximum, and took two successive 116 finishes to begin his comeback, followed by an 11-darter to level and a 127 checkout to lead 8-7 in a brilliant burst.

Wade squared matters on double ten, and took advantage of misses at double 16 and double eight from the Dutchman to sneak the 17th and lead 9-8.

Wade's consistency pulled him clear in the next, with scores of 100, 140 and 140 helping to set up a double top finish for victory.

Mill Rythe May 2009 Winners Gallery

Mixed Triples Winners - Sam Rooney - Wendy Reinstadtler - Ricky Williams

Ladies Pairs Winners - Deta Hedman & Mandy Solomons

Men's Pairs Winners - Mick Cookman & Sam Rooney

Junior Singles Winner - Conner Bevis

Ladies Singles Winner - Viv Dundon

Men's Singles Winner - Ricky Williams

Hampshire Open 2009

HAMPSHIRE OPEN 2009
Saturday 30th May 2009 at Novotel Southampton
The 2009 Open has attracted a record breaking entry of 520 players which is a staggering 18% increase on last year [what credit crunch??]
I feel that this can be partially attributable to the fact that the event is completely open with no political undertones whatever with the maxim that if you want to enter and are over the age of 13 then you are welcome regardless of any affiliations

Obviously with this large entry there has to be a revision of procedures and together with the Draw you will find these by following the links below

Draw
Procedures

Thanks all that entered for your support and all the best of luck

Please note that any non participating spectators will be required to pay a £3.00 admission charge

Click here to read the report in today's Daily Echo!

Mill Rythe Spring Darts Gala 2009

MILL RYTHE SPRING DARTS GALA 2009
Mill Rythe Holiday Village, Hayling Island 15th – 17th May 2009
This was the 29th Darts weekend staged at Mill Rythe and thanks to the marvelous co-operation from the players it was again extremely successful with and the site was full to capacity with over 400 players and families in attendance
This event is also open to all players and is somewhat unique in that it gives equal prize monies in Men’s and Ladies Events

The Event Winners were
Men’s Singles Ricky Williams
Ladies Singles Viv Dundon
Junior Singles Conner Bevis
Man’s Pairs Sam Rooney & Mick Cookman
Ladies Pairs Mandy Solomons & Deta Hedman
Mixed Triples Wendy Reinstadtler – Sam Rooney - Ricky Williams

For full details follow the links below – photographs of event winners to follow

All winners
Men's Singles
Ladies' Singles
Junior Singles
Men's Pairs
Ladies' Pairs
Mixed Triples

For full details of the next event at Mill Rythe follow the link below

Mill Rythe Autumn Festival - 13 to 15 November 2009

Blue Square UK Open Welsh Regional Final

JAMES WADE lasted longest of the Hampshiremen at the Newport Centre this afternoon, reaching the last 16 of the last of the eight Blue Square UK Open regional finals before losing to Mark Walsh.

Andy Jenkins was edged out in the last 32 by Yorkshireman Mark Lawrence.

Ian Critchett made the last 64, losing out to Co Stompé and Colin Monk lasted until the same round but was eliminated by Peter Manley.

All four will be in action next month at the Reebok Stadium at Bolton and they will be joined by Ian Jopling who has also qualified making it five Hamphiremen at the finals

128 of the World's top players take part and Wade and Jenkins will join the action in the third round, the last 64 as a result of their placings in the final UK Open table.

Colin Monk will begin in the second round but Ian Critchett and Ian Jopling will start their campaign in the opening round together with the other players rated 65th to 96th and the 32 Holsten Pub Qualifiers.

No Hampshire based players survived the regional rounds of the Holsten Pub Qualifiers.

Jamie Caven beat Alan Tabern to take the £6,000 top prize and celebrate his first Pro Tour win.

Brenda Cummings - B.D.O. Award Winner

CONGRATULATIONS to BRENDA CUMMINGS [Hampshire Ladies Team Manager] on becoming the BDO Counties choice as the recipient of the BDO Loyalty Award for 2009

This award is presented annually to a BDO or County Official who is considered to have given an outstanding contribution to the Sport of Darts and there is no doubt that Brenda is a very worthy winner

Welsh Players Championship

JAMES WADE reached the last eight of the £30,000 Welsh Players Championship at the Newport Centre.

His run was ended by eventual finalist Mervyn King.

Andy Jenkins reached the last 32 but was defeated by Andy Hamilton.

Colin Monk made the last 64 where he lost to Ronnie Baxter.

Gary Anderson beat Mervyn King in the final to take the top prize of £6,000.