EURONICS DARTS LEAGUE – ¨THE ELECTRICAL SHOP¨ – BLUE LAGOON

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Finals and Presentation night (to include semis) will this year be held at the Celler, La Regia, Cabo Roig (formerly Decades) on April 30th (semis) and May 7th (presentation).

Clair and Dean opened the restaurant and function rooms in March 2014 and business has been brisk in both restaurant and bar. The couple have lived in Spain for 15 years, Clair originally from Cork and Dean from Norwich, but an avid Spurs supporter.

They have two children, Eva (2) and Olivia (1) and are supported by general manager Allan who is into rugby union via Ulster plus liking televised darts, particularly Phil Taylor. All are looking forward to two great evenings, each including a complimentary buffet and the ever popular raffle.

Several league members have pointed out a growing habit of telling players how to finish during their throw. Whilst unheard of in the UK within organised darts it is quite prevalent in Spain, which I personally found surprising when starting to play league darts here.

The actual rule is thus. A player may ask after each dart what is left to the referee (in most cases the chalker) but not how to obtain what is left. It’s the player´s responsibility to know how to finish. The problem we have is many players within our league and others have never played arrows prior to re-location, therefore not having learned the process of combination scoring to leave ideal doubles. The outcome is every Tom Dick and Harry (no finger pointing) shouting out alternative ways of finishing, in some cases the wrong way.

If of course Tom shouts out a way of finishing which is incorrect and the thrower achieves the recommendation, the referee will not give the game. In the case of any 501 match the exact amount of points must be achieved. On the other side of the coin a player will never learn how to count if he or she is constantly told how to finish. Our own league rule 8B states “Players may ask what is scored and what is left to either chalker or designated team member”, it doesn’t refer to how the player may achieve the remaining points.

Being told how to finish can be an unfair advantage as the thrower doesn’t need to hesitate to re-calculate thus avoiding an interruption to his rhythm. The habit must be discouraged and will certainly never be permitted at semi and finals evening.

Its Mens and Ladies Singles this week, the latter sponsored by the effervescent Alex Nikolov, who is supporting the event for the second season. Alex as many of us know is the multi lingual Bulgarian, some time dart player and full time husband and father to Donna and Natalia respectively.

The league appreciates his support and recommend his excellent building qualities. The draw for both events has been kind to many of the league´s top players, as they have been drawn at separate venues. The outcome should be a fantastic semi finals for the girls with a similar outcome for the boys quarter finals both on 30th April at the Celler.

Will Pat Abrams and Yvonne Rouffignac retain their respective titles? It wouldn’t surprise me if they did but strong opposition will come from Nick Spicer and Mike Smith for the boys, Pat Schofield and Bliss Wright contesting the girls. The aforementioned of course have to qualify with many opponents quite able and willing to take their place. Should be two very good events!

On to League matters and a decent performance from the Pint Depot Kings and Gogarty´s earning both a point this week that has now determined 7th and 8th place in Division 1. The Kings were in fact 3 up through Gary Minor 100,119, Ian Sleath and John Crooks, Matt Cummins contributing a ton. Steve Woods 140, Kevin Procktor 100 and Gail Todd 81,75,85 doing their utmost to get on the score sheet. A nice performance from Cynthia Jevons 81,140 plus the double halted Gogarty´s slide. Steve Woods 126 and John Williams heavy scoring and D8 made it 3-2 with one to play before half time. Gogarty´s Pattisons, Christine and Richard really pounded the treble in an attempt to level, but Minor and Martyn Bynorth were their equals, the latter making it all square on D16. Pattison overcame Bynorth 2-0 for 4-3 followed by a real tussle between Dave Wright and Gail Todd, the Pint Depot man coming out on top winning two of three but both playing exceptional darts.

The scoring continued with Procktor taking both legs playing Frankie “W” for 5-4. Cummins was unlucky not to ensure the draw with 140,100,81,83 opponent Williams taking 2 of 3 on D16 and D19, the game including 8 scores of 80+ and three tons. Woods gave a real captain´s performance against Crooks taking the third on D7 along with 125 and 140, to give Gogarty´s the lead for the first time 5-6. Minor, not a bad guy to rely on for a result did what was expected of him against Brian Newton. Minor took the first on D9 and then took out 70 (S10,S20,D20) for the draw and shared points.

An excellent result from Que Pasa Kestrels at Breakaways makes them favourites for second spot in Division 2. An early 2-1 lead for Breakaways was reversed after the pairs, making it all square at the break, Gilly Kirby, Michelle Lane and Alan Preston 100,121 excelling. Del Lister for Breakaways ensuring his side stayed in the match.

A fine opening singles from Ivan Jones 2×100 and a 62 out gave the hosts a slender advantage, quickly wiped out by Preston and Kirby. Lister 100,95,85 levelled for the Bears. Eddie Martin set up a possible win for the visitors on D9 to leave mister reliable Mike Douglas ensuring the draw and point with an excellent 110 game shot (S20,T20,D15).

The Jaguars hope of second spot took a knock as the Ale House continued their recent improvement. A 3-3 half time result would not have concerned Jaguars captain Tracey Simpson, but what followed most certainly did and may well cost the Junction second place.

A nice 68 out in the triples plus a D16 out in the pairs from Wendy Hayward to go with Simone de Lacy´s fine efforts in the pairs with Lisa Ivill gave the hosts their three legs. Berney Whipday replied with two doubles, Karl Mallinson adding the third on D3. Unusually the Ale House were to take all six singles, Henrica Portugal D4 taking the first, Owen Attwood giving yet another fine display 85,100,D4 for the visitors fifth.

Tony Woods ensured the Alers a point giving licensee Mallinson the glory of victory scoring 90,100 and D19 for the match and both points. Luke Yarnold 80,100,81,D20 continued his superb form leaving Whipday to wrap up the match on D16.

Misfits jump two places after their victory over the Pint Depot Queens. It looked like a potential white wash at halfway, the Misfits leading 6-0, Cheryl McGlynn taking two of the doubles, John Ashworth two more, Pete Jones a D12 and Leah Chesworth the sixth on D5.

The Queens always seem to get going at half time, but there is absolutely no truth that alcohol plays any part, this week being no exception. Her Reverence Queen Debbie pulled one back in the first single, then Margaret Griffiths enjoyed a fantastic 3 double out, a first for the league. Requiring 40 points super Maggie found D1, then D17 and with her third arrow slotted home D2 bang in the middle of the double.

What a finish! McGlynn subdued the euphoria on D11 only for the noise level to increase as Rachael Broadhead hit D11 for the Queens third. Sonya Cooper made it 8 for the hosts, Lorraine Cox taking out an in-form Karl Cooper on D8.

Meerkats and Hyenas move one step closer to their end of season show down, both winning fairly comfortably and firing on all cylinders. Pat Abrams and Lee Maiden were outstanding for the Kats, although Abrams had his fur ruffled by Mark Filer in the singles, the match going 3 legs with Filer winning two on D10 and D18 along with 4×100. Maiden´s 3×140, 122, 2×100 plus 4 game shots including a tasty 70 out (S10,D20,D10) an example of his consistency this term.

Shirley Roberts showed Alex Nikolov how its done, beating the Bulgarian two of three with 140,100,83,95 plus D8 and D15. Busters gave a better performance than of late, illustrated by their 14 tons or more, highlighted by Filer´s 162 (T20,T20,T14) to leave 32.

Hyenas took advantage of a depleted Porter House side gaining a 5-1 advantage by half way. Matt Jackson continues his form with an excellent victory over the outstanding Joe Miller 2-0. Cyril Harrison, John Eyre and Nick Spicer doing most of the damage for the Hyenas. Geoff Harvey aiding and abetting with a couple of doubles and consistent scoring. Brian Nash was the Porters main stay with 2×100,113 and 3 doubles.

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