DECEMBER 2009

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Ali MacDonald Grand Prix:

The 2^nd Ali MacDonald Grand Prix sponsored by Andover Fork Truck Services was won in style by Swindon’s Martin Richell. The quiet but talented Richell averaged over 30 per dart to clinched a 4-1 final win over fellow moonraker Paul Cook.

Hampshire duo Sam Rooney and Kevin Ede reached the semi finals but will be thinking what might have been had crucial missed doubles had been hit. The semi finals and finals were packed with 98 ton plus scores in 19 legs, 8 maximums and a 177. Last 8 places were claimed by the consistent Craig Griffiths, and new comers Bob Kent and Brian Wellstead.

In reaching the last 8, John Gaffney was Andover’s best placed thrower in a generally disappointing day for the townsmen. Mark Thorne, Ivor Andrews and Steve Barnes reached the last 16 as did 14 years Dan Read from the Academy.

The ‘wee man’ Ali Mac was defeated in the early rounds by the eventual winner but was still the first to lift his own cup come the presentations.

Invitation League – week 7   here

Unicorn Dart Youth Academy:

Last Friday at the Wolversdene the first Jamie’G’ Christmas party was held with hundreds of Jamie’s friends packing the Hayward suite for an emotional but uplifting evening. The Academy were honoured in receiving a cheque for £1000 from his trust from Ivan and Jacqui and in return presented a framed Jamie Academy shirt.   MORE

8th December 2009

Invitation League – week 5.  HERE

Ali MacDonald Grand Prix:

Saturday 12^th December is last in this year’s Classic ranking events. Come and support the ‘wee man’s’ event a unique 801 competition.

 Entry fees are £5 per person with £200 guaranteed to the winner. Register by 11.30am and players toe the oche at 12.30.

Unicorn Dart Youth Academy:

Upcoming dates: Last Academy session 2009, Wednesday 9^th December. Jamie ‘G’ Christmas Party 11^th December. 2009 Presentation Night, Saturday 19^th December. Ally Pally World Championship trip,Wednesday 30^th December.

Monk draws Taylor!

 

COLIN MONK will start his 2010 Ladbrokes.com World Championship campaign against Number 1 seed Phil Taylor who is chasing his fifteenth world title.

Taylor will take on the Basingstoke qualifier on the opening night of this year's tournament on Friday December 18 at Alexandra Palace in London, as the prize fund reaches a record £1 million, with £200,000 to the winner.

Number 3 Seed James Wade opens against Bristolian Steve Brown and Andy Jenkins faces number 20 seed and three times a finalist, Peter Manley.

• Wade maintains unbeaten record

• Wade and Taylor seal victory in Jocky Wilson Cup

• Wade gives England lead in Jocky Wilson Cup