Hemsby Mayday Festival of Darts

Congratulations to Scotty Mitchell for making the Final of the Hemsby Festival of Darts.

In what proved to be a superb Final, Scotty was vey unlucky to lose to Brian "Pecker" Woods by 3-2. Scott was unfortunate to lose the first leg with missed doubles, but stepped up and won the next with a 12 dart leg and a 161 Shot out, he then won the next to go 2-1 up, but Brian pulled back to 2-2 and went onto win the match after winning the bull up.

Averages: Brian Woods (Ł1000) 27.Scott Mitchell : 30.34 (Ł500)

Also Well done for a great season with finishing No8 in the Country, representing Dorset in the Bicc...Heres the finals standings:

1	Mark Webster	Clwyd	4	A	8	8	9	30.25	38.25
2	Paul Hogan	Hampshire	P	A	9	9	9	28.78	37.78
3	David Chisnall	Lancashire	P	A	9	9	9	28.59	37.59
4	Martin Phillips	Gwynedd	4	A	9	8	9	29.24	37.24
5	Steve Farmer	West Midlands	2	A	9	8	9	28.33	36.33
6	Phillip Nixon	County Durham	1	A	9	9	9	27.07	36.07
7	John Dean	Yorkshire	P	A	9	7	9	29.06	36.06
8	Scott Mitchell	Dorset	1	A	9	8	9	27.92	35.92

Martin Adams Exhibition

Anyone wishing to play Martin Wolfie Adams on Thursday 29th May 2008 at 8.00pm at the Parkstone Trades & Labour Club to contact Jan Sharps on 07725918064 for details.

Dorset v Lincolnshire 2008

Dorset retained their Division 1 Status with a fantastic 24 -12 win over Lincolnshire at The Dorchester Trinity Club over the weekend.

The Weekend started in style, with Jan Sharps hitting a 180 with the first 3 darts of the weekend, at this point, nobody knew what fine darts would follow.

Jan went onto win 3-0 with a 20.31 average, this was followed by Clare Setterfield making the overall score 2-0 with a fine display after being called upon to play at the very last moment. She won 3-0, with the second 20.31 average of the day...What a start!

Next up was Alison "Dibdob" Dibden, another 3-0 win and a superb 20.59 average wins Ally the Lady of the match award and takes Dorset 3-0 up.

Beckie Dedman was next up and continued the run of 20+ averages with a fine 3-1 win and a 20.56 average, earning Beckie the "Ladys Player of the Weekend award" and taking Dorset 4-0 up. Next Up Wendy lamb made her second debut for Dorset, 20years after the first! She was very unlucky, Wiring double after double, but did well to fight back from 2 down and take the game into the fifth leg. Unfortunately she lost this and the match 3-2. Now 4-1 to Dorset with Peri Blakeley playing the final game of the Ladies B. Peri continued her winning form with a solid 3-0 and a 16.89 average.

Ladies B win 5-1...What a start !

Next up was the Mens B, Could they continue the Great start?

Richard Perry was first up, and threw one of his best games this season with a 3-1 win and 23.79 average..Dorset now 6-1 up. Kevin Hobson followed Richie and won 3-2 with a 20.75 average. This was followed by Richie Carter having another bad day at the Office, losing 3-1 with a 18.69. Jason "Jocky" Murrell was unlucky to lose the next game 3-2 (24.28).

Nigel "Slammer" Lamb, made a triumphant return to the team with a 3-1 win and 22.92 average. This was followed by defeats for Eddie White, making his debut (19.68), Bryan Pearson (22.18) and Terry Smith (20.36) and Marcus Moraitis, also making his debut (20.92). Mark "Sheener" Sheen put the next point on the board with a 3-2 win and Man of the match award with a 23.84 av. Martin "Marmite" Attree lost the next 3-1 (18.04) and Steven earley brought the days proceedings to a close with his 3rd win (3-2) on the spin and a 22.38 average. Mens B final Result 5-7.

So along came Sunday morning with Dorset 10-8 to the good, needing 5 points for safety and 9 for the weekend win.

The Ladies A, started just like the B, with some superb darts and a few muggings as well!

Sue Brazell won her match 3-2 with a 20.07 having to wait for her chances to come along and taking them when offered!

Julie Boggust was next up with another solid performance and a 3-1 win (17.30). Julie was followed by Ladies Captain Sally Old who ran out a 3-1 winner with a 14.71 average.

Next up was the Lisa Prowse, Dorsets bundle of laughter..With the Ladies performance of the Weekend, winning 3-0 with a superb 21.78 average.

Julie Frampton was next up and ran out a 3-2 winner with a 17.93 average and another of the games muggings, but as they say "Tons for Show,Doubles for Dough".

Trina Perry brought the Ladies A to a close with another win in a fantastic season for Trina. She won 3-1 with a 17.34 Av.

So with the Ladies A winning 6-0! the day stood at 16-8, with safety assured and just 3 points needed for the overall win. The Mens A could relax and enjoy their Darts!

Steve O'Marah opened the batting with a fine display, a 146 outshot in leg1 and a 180 along the way giving him a 3-0 victory and a 25.47 average.. Next up was Dave "SUMO" Holt, running out a superb 3-1 winner with a 26.69 average securing at least one bonus point!

Mark Porter was next up, and in the blink of an eye, ran out 3-0 with a cracking 28.36 average, also taking the Man of the Match award and getting Dorset a well deserved win.

Next up was Tim "Clothears" Clothier with a good win (3-0) and a 24.24 average.Scotty Mitchell was next up, winning 3-2, with a 14dart leg in the 3rd and a 23.51 average.

Ryan Gowans was next up and unfortunately lost 3-0 with His worst performance of the Season....But what a cracking Season he's had...Well done mate.

John Clark was next up winning his game 3-0 with a great 136 Match shot! and a 25.41 Average. Graham "GoodKnight" Knight lost the next 3-2 with a 21.09.

Matty Yarrow continued the great winning form of the Alderholt Boys by winning 3-2 with a 22.68 average.

Next up was Sam Sawyer in the Game of the day against Mick Capewell..Although hitting a 29.44 Average Sam Lost 3-1...Unlucky Sam, but what a Prospect for Dorsets future.

Dennis Crane was next up winning 3-0 with a 23.86 average and Tim Poole(23.57) brought proceedings to an end with a loss to the superb Duncan Hunt (30.67) 3-0.

A 8-4 Victory for the Mens A and an Overall weekend Result of 24 -12.

Well Done to all the Players of Dorset.

Ladies 2008 Gold Cup Qualifiers

Claire Whatley won the Gold Cup Singles

Sue Brazell & Claire Whatley Won the Pairs Competition

Both Qualify for the Gold Cup Finals to be held at Lakeside. Well Done

Dorset Open 2008

This years event will again be held at the Trinity Club, Home of Dorset Darts, over the weekend of 23rd and 24th August 2008

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