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HAMPSHIRE OPEN 2006 ...
The Hampshire Open will again take place at the Southampton Novotel on Saturday 20th May 2006.

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Hampshire Open 2006

The 2005 event was won by Mark Thomson who beat Lionel Sams in the final from a high class field of 420.

The closing date is May 14th so don't delay your entry.


OPEN HOLLAND SINGLES ...
30 April 2006 - Andy Jenkins makes the last 32 before going out to Dutch Teenage sensation Michael van Gerwen who goes on to win the event. James Wade makes the same round losing narrowly to Andy Smith.

In earlier rounds Colin Monk is beaten by Owen Caffrey, Ian Eames by Matt Clark and Ian Critchett by Colin Lloyd.


OPEN HOLLAND DOUBLES ...
30 April 2006 - James Wade partners Team Unicorn stablemate Adrian Lewis to the final in Schiedam where they are narrowly beaten by Steve Alker and Wayne Atwood. Andy Jenkins teams up with Kevin Painter to make the last sixteen also losing to Steve and Wayne.

BOB ANDERSON AND BRIAN FOX MEMORIAL EVENTS ...
29 April 2006 - The late Bob Anderson's son Bob Anderson Jr partnered by Ian McLean beat Dave Cross and Ron Atwill in the final of the first Bob Anderson Memorial Pairs at the Academy Club, Basingstoke.

The Brian Fox Memorial Singles was won by Trevor Elmer who beat Ian McLean in the final. Ricky Humber and Mark Hazeldine reached the last four.

Tournament Organiser John Bartlett said that the day was a great success raising over £250 for the Heart of Darts charity and that he will continue to run the events annually.


FROME TOWN FC OPEN EVENT ...
There is an open event at Frome Town FC on Sunday 28th May.

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Frome Town FC Open


WORLD SERIES OF DARTS ...
27 April 2006 - Andy Jenkins is drawn against Tom Curtin in the first round of the World Series of Darts. The $300,000 event takes place at the Mohegan Sun, Connecticut in May.

INTER COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP 2006/2007
24 April 2006 - Hampshire's fixture list for next season is: 23/24 September 2006 Cambridgeshire Home, 7/8 October 2006 Lancashire Away, 4/5 November 2006 Glamorgan Home, 2/3 December 2006 Warwickshire Away, 20/21 January 2007 Kent Home, 10/11 February 2007 Cornwall Away, 3/4 March 2007 Essex Home, 31 March/1 April 2007 Yorkshire Away, 21/22 April 2007 Staffordshire Home. Home matches are played at Hill Park Memorial WMC, Fareham and the away matches will be in Morecambe, Coventry, St Austell and Castleford.

INTER COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP ...
23 April 2006 - Hampshire's Ladies A team draw 3-3 at Staffordshire and the Mens A win by 7-5. Top players are Roy Brown and Laura Power. Hampshire win the weekend by 24-12. Hampshire finish in third place in the overall table behind Yorkshire and Lancashire missing the runners up spot by just three points. Cheshire and Lincolnshire are relegated and will be replaced by Cornwall and Glamorgan. Yorkshire win both Mens A and Mens B titles by big margins, Warwickshire secure the Ladies A title and Cambridgeshire shade the Ladies B title. Both Hampshire A Teams finish sixth in their tables and both B Teams finish third.

GERMAN OPEN ...
22 April 2006 - Paul Hogan is beaten in the last 32 in the German Open at Bochum. Gary Anderson wins 3-1 and goes on to beat Martin Adams in the final. Unfortunately Eurosport's televised series of European Opens does not include coverage of the final stages of this event.

INTER COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP ...
22 April 2006 - Hampshire win the Ladies B match 5-1 at Staffordshire and the Mens B by 9-3 in the last match of the season. Best performances are from Tony Whitcher and Pennie Lewis. Dawn Simmonds makes her debut for the Ladies B. Hampshire lead by 14-4 overnight. Hampshire still have a chance of second place in the overall table. They started the weekend eleven points behind Lancashire. Lancashire are level at 9-9 overnight at table toppers Yorkshire.

BUDWEISER UK OPEN ...
21 April 2006 - Bob Crawley will play Alan Green who recently rejoined the PDC in the opening round at Bolton's Reebok Stadium in June. It is the first game on the second stage board so is likely to get some live television coverage. The winner will play Ian Whillis in the second round.

Danny Pinhorne plays tough Belgian Rocco Maes in his first match and will face John Magowan in Round 2 should he win through.

Ian McLean opens against the survivor of the preliminary round between Dave Jowett and Darren Webster and if he gets through faces either Darren Johnson or Ricki Blay.

Big guns Andy Jenkins, Colin Monk and James Wade join the event in the third round.


TRANSPLUS ANDOVER CLASSIC ...

15 April 2006 - James Wade beats Andy Jenkins in the final at Andover to take the top prize of £1000. James beats Aaron Turner in the semi-final and Andy ends Lionel Sams's hopes. As expected, a number of the world's top twenty players take part in the event.

ANTWERP OPEN ...
15 April 2006 - Colin Monk reaches the last 32 of the Antwerp Open before going down to Belgian Dirk Hespeels.

BUDWEISER UK OPEN MIDLANDS ...
9 April 2006 - At Sheffield Andy Jenkins is edged out of the semi-final in a last leg decider by Ronnie Baxter after a quarter final win over Wayne Mardle.

Unfortunately for Baxter, he is to suffer the same last leg agony in the final against Raymond van Barneveld who takes his first big title since his recent much-publicised move to the PDC after some excellent form on his way to the final which sees him drop only 7 legs from 46 in his first eight matches.


BRITISH INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ...
9 April 2006 - Hampshire's Roy Brown makes his international debut for England at Merthyr Tydfil against the seasoned campaigner Gary Anderson of Scotland losing 3-0 in the last match of the 6-6 draw. However, he recovers well and beats Dale Pinch of Wales in the first match of the 7-5 victory. England take the title on legs countback. British Eurosport 2 covers both of Roy's matches live.

BUDWEISER UK OPEN MIDLANDS ...
8 April 2006 - Andy Jenkins makes it through to Sunday's Sheffield finals showing some great form at the Hull venue. James Wade is unlucky to join him as he goes down 5-4 to Colin Lloyd in the last sixteen after leading by 4-2. Colin Monk makes the last 64 losing to Erik Clarijs.

Andy, James and Colin are all assured of a place in the top 32 of the qualifying table which will ensure they enter the Bolton finals of this event at the last 64 stage.


ANDOVER INVITATION DARTS YOUTH ACADEMY ...

In partnership with Test Valley Borough Council, Hampshire Community Police and local business, Andover Invitation Darts announce the launch of their Darts Academy.

An open evening is to be held at The Entertainer, King Arthurs Way Andover, on Wednesday 24th May; all those wishing to attend should arrive for a presentation that will start at 7pm.

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian as prospective membership will be processed on the night.

England International, former Winmau World Master and British Open Champion Colin Monk has accepted the role of President and Hampshire’s Jeff White, Bruce Smith, Ali MacDonald and Phil Morden have taken up coaching roles.

If you are serious bring your darts, Mum or Dad and see what’s occurring at the hotbed of Andover darts.

For further information contact Glen Dawkins on 01264 395246 or 07835 926986


TRANSPLUS ANDOVER CLASSIC 2006 ...

Easter Saturday, 15th of April sees the running of the third Andover Darts Classic sponsored by Transplus at the Entertainer, King Arthurs Way.

As a quality competition limited to 64, many top professional and county players will be vying for the £1000 champion’s cheque.

Last year’s winner Mark Walsh will be there as will Andy Jenkins who will be out to regain the title he won in 2004. James ‘perfect-9’ Wade, former World Master Colin Monk and World Championship quarter-finalist Paul Hogan are also in. So too is Wiltshire’s England International Dennis Smith. The world's leading Master of Ceremonies Phil Jones will referee the finals on stage and conclude the presentations.

The competition has been magnificently sponsored by local business and total prize money exceeds £3000. To guarantee your entry be there early - Doors Open at 10.00am Toe the Oche 12.00 – No children under 14, Admission by programme only £2.


INTER COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP ...
2 April 2006 - Hampshire's A Teams are both beaten by Yorkshire. The Ladies lose by 2-4 and the Mens by 3-9. Yorkshire win the weekend by an overall scoreline of 25-11. The best performances for each team come from Sue Lowther and Danny Ballard.

BUDWEISER UK OPEN GREENE KING PLAY-OFFS ...
1 April 2006 - Danny Pinhorne (pictured left) has qualified for the Budweiser UK Open finals in Bolton. He won through today's regional play-off at Hendon. Ian McLean is another of the eight winners to make it through. A number of Hampshire based players took part in the play-off. Dave Cross and Darren Andrews both finish one win away from the Grand Finals as they both miss out in the final round.

INTER COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP ...
1 April 2006 - Hampshire trail leaders Yorkshire by 12-6 overnight. The Ladies B lose 5-1 and the Mens B by 5-7 in the home match at Hill Park Memorial WMC. Pick of the winning games for each team are Pennie Lewis and Nilsson Pritchard.

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