Newsline 27th February 2006

SWEDISH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2006

We have just received details of the top positions in the Swedish National Championships which were played at the weekend.

Women's Singles

1.	Carina Ekberg
2.	Lotta Olausson
3-4.	Paulina Söderström Linda Odén
5-8. 9-16.	Maud Jansson Grethel Glasö Marie Löfgren Snezana Veljovic   Marit Pudas Lotta Gullack Seija Autio Maarit Fagerholm Lea Bokdalen Karin Fridlund Viveka Träff Margareta Hägglund

Men's singles:

Women's pairs:

Men's Pairs:

 Newsline 26th February 2006

ENGLAND WIN THE NATIONS CUP WITH NARROW VICTORY OVER SCOTLAND

England won the 2006 Nations Cup with a 13 -12 victory over Scotland in the Final. Losing Semi-Finalists were Wales and the Republic of Ireland. The Dutch team disappointed after a win in the opening group match against England. However they lost their next match against Scotland by 17 - 8 and that put them last in the group.

 Newsline 24th February 2006

FINLAND OPEN 2006: RESCHEDULING FOR MENS AND WOMENS SINGLES

Due to the late decision to arrange live television coverage from the Finland Open, it has been necessary to change the playing schedule from the one previously advertised. The complete revised invitation can be found on the WDF Tournament calendar: The main points appear below.

OBITUARY:   JACK (Mr.180) PRICE

On behalf of the British Darts Organisation it is my sad duty to report the passing of JACK PRICE at the age of 77.

Jack was the original BDO MC/referee and a real front runner for all the MC’s and referees who have subsequently followed in his footsteps. He was also the first to be nicknamed ‘Mr.180’ and, having been involved prior to the BDO being established, he was then instrumental in the setting up of the BDO in 1973 and became our first high-profile caller and referee.

He was MC at all our major events in the 1970s – including the Winmau World Masters and World Professional Darts Championship. All the top players of that era knew and respected Jack, and he will be greatly missed by us all.

He passed away in Southmead Hospital, Bristol after a long illness, and the sport of darts will be all the poorer without him.  Our sincere condolences are sent to his family at this sad time.

God Bless.   OLLY CROFT 

BDO OFFERS NEW CHALLENGE TO YOUNG TALENT

The BDO’s youth policies have always fostered and encouraged the skills of young darts players of both sexes, and now there is to be a new incentive for players in the 18 to 25 category.

The BDO is to create a separate qualification section which will enable players – male and female - in the 18 to 25 age range to qualify for the 2006 Winmau World Masters Finals and the 2006 International Play-Offs for the 2007 Lakeside World Professional Darts Championships.

The players must be BDO registered at Super League or County level, and must be 18 years of age, but not over 25 years of age at October 1^st, 2006.

“The BDO has always recognised the vital importance of youth darts”, says Olly Croft, “but the 18 to 25 age range is perhaps the most important of all. This is the period when talent starts to come through and can be nurtured with regular competition and guidance through the BDO playing systems.

“There are lots of good young players out there who will be more than encouraged by the success of Jelle Klaasen, who at just 21, is the youngest ever BDO Lakeside World Professional Darts Champion.”

The players will be identified through the BDO member Counties and Youth and Super Leagues, and there will be designated play-offs.

The players who qualify from these play-offs will then be invited to both the Winmau World Masters Finals and the International Play-Offs for the 2007 Lakeside World Professional Darts Championships.

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 Newsline 19th February 2006

WDF DARTS EVENTS LIVE ON EUROSPORT2 AND BRITISH EUROSPORT

The WDF is delighted to announce that a number of the major WDF European tournaments are to be televised live on Eurosport 2 and British Eurosport. A series of eight or nine top events are planned for 2006 and will be starting very shortly. It is expected that viewers will be able to see all matches from the men's quarter-finals through to the Final live in broadcasts which will  be scheduled for three hours. The Women's Final will also be shown live and possibly the Women's Semi-finals as well. An exclusive website will be set up by the promotor which will include live streaming video. Expect a detailed press release on this site shortly.

GÖRAN KLEMME AND ANASTASIA DOBROMYSLOVA WIN SCOTTISH OPEN SINGLES

This year's Scottish Open again attracted a high quality field, with many of the top players taking part. The Men's Singles had 1264 entries and the Women's Singles had 272 entrants.

Sweden's Göran Klemme has won the Scottish Open Singles with a 3 - 1 win over Scotland's Ross Montgomery.  Klemme hit a 34.40 average in the final.  In the Semi-Finals Klemme defeated Mark Barilli 3-2 and Montgomery beat Dutch youth star Michael van Gerwen by the same score. Russia's Anastasia Dobromyslova won the Women's Singles with a 3-1 win over Norway's Hege Løkken.  Men's Pairs went to Vincent van der Voort and Albertino Essers with a 3-0 win over compatriots Hans Blijs and Edwin Max. Dee Bateman and Jan Robbins won the Women's Pairs for the third year in a row beating Karin Krappen and Mieke de Boer by 3 - 1.  Full details of the last 32 for both Men and Women can be seen by clicking on the link below.

 Newsline 17th February 2006

DARTS HELPS TO BRING INDIA AND PAKISTAN TOGETHER

Mr Prasata Saha, General Secretary of the All Indian Darts Association has informed us that the India-Pakistan Friendship Cup 2006 will be played in Jaipur, India on 17th and 18th March. Furthermore similar friendship matches are also planned with Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

We wish our collegues every success in their endeavours to promote peace, friendship, and understanding in the region.

 Newsline 15th February 2006

VAN BARNEVELD LEAVES THE WDF

Former WDF World Champion Raymond van Barneveld has left the WDF system and joined the British based Professional Darts Corporation. The move ends months of speculation concerning van Barneveld's future plans.

 Newsline 13th February 2006

DARTS ON THE OFFENSIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA

 Newsline 9th February 2006

 Newsline 5th February 2006

DUTCH OPEN 2006: FINALS  DAY RESULTS

 Newsline 4th February 2006

DUTCH OPEN 2006: DAY THREE

Day two of the 2006 Dutch Open saw the bottom half of the men's and women's singles being played. The results from the last 16 men and women can be seen below. Final stages will be played on Saturday.

 Newsline 3rd February 2006

DUTCH OPEN 2006: DAY TWO

Day two of the 2006 Dutch Open saw the top half of the men's and women's singles being played. The results from the last 16 men and women can be seen below. The bottom half of the draw will be played on Saturday, and all the final stages will be completed on Sunday.

 Newsline 2nd February 2006

DUTCH OPEN 2006

Today was "Pairs day" for the 2006 Dutch Open. A total of 2744 players took part and the event was played down to the semi-finals. The finals will be played on Sunday.

GERMAN OPEN 2006

A complete package of information for the 2006 German Open is now available online. The package includes the invitation, entry form, a detailed description on how to get to the new venue, and a 25 page magazine. You can view or download it from the WDF Calendar.

 Newsline 1st February 2006

DARIN YOUNG AND MARILYN POPP TAKE THE VEGAS OPEN TITLES

The Las Vegas Open, one of the most prestigious events in North America, was played at the Weekend. Marilyn Popp took the Women's event beating local star and World Cup team partner Stacy Bromberg. The Men's event went to Darin Young, who beat Davis Snider in the final. The top 16 men and women can be seen below, and the WDF Ranking Tables are fully updated.

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