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Tattie Bogle Charity night Posted on 14 May 2012
The annual Tattie Bogle Charity Mixed Doubles, recognised as the last game of the season, attracted 19 ladies and 17 gents to the Legion.
RESULTS
FIXTURES Posted on 14 May 2012 Charity Darts Posted on 08 May 2012
Not a big turnout for the charity doubles but some splendid darts and outside interest, with the Mintlaw darts team, up for their annual visit, and it was two of the visitors who took the spoils back to Aberdeenshire, as Robbie and Mike took the glassware with a win over local pair Neil Drever and Brian Murray.
RESULTS
Ladies’ Charity Doubles Final
FIXTURES
Friday, May 18
Friday, May 25 Posted on 08 May 2012 New pages added Posted on 02 May 2012 Six new pages have been added to the website displaying the winners of all the KDDL trophies. The new pages are the Ranking Points Hall of Fame, Representative Roll of Honour, 'A' League Roll of Honour, 'B' League Roll of Honour, Knockout Singles Hall of Fame and the Knockout Doubles Hall of Fame. Some of the names are still missing from some of the tables but will be added when the information becomes available. If anyone can contribute more names please contact Bruce Moar.
Posted on 02 May 2012 Darts Do a good night Posted on 30 April 2012
The Kirkwall and District Darts League’s 2011-12 season finally came to a close with the presentation of trophies being held last Friday in the Masonic Club.
KIRKWALL DARTS FIXTURES
Friday, May 11
Friday, May 18 Posted on 30 April 2012 The winning moment Posted on 24 April 2012 The winning moment as captured by Kevin A Jones Photography http://www.kevinajonesphotography.co.uk/p161162087/h35f76566#h35f76566 Posted on 24 April 2012 Darts 'Do' coming up Posted on 24 April 2012
On the domestic front, it’s the presentation night this Friday, April 27, in the Masonic. So, if you have a cup or trophy to collect, come along but remember entry is by ticket only. Tickets from the secretary Jim Scollie or from Kairds.
Next Friday (May 4) it’s the Ladies and Gents Charity Doubles in the Masonic at 7.30 p.m. It’s hoped that the Mintlaw team, from Aberdeenshire, will be up. Enter with a partner or just come along and maybe a partner can be found.
The proceeds from the darts and raffles goes to help the Belarus children who visit Orkney every year. Then, on May 11, it’s the very popular fun game, the Tattie Bogle Mixed Doubles Shield. It’s names out of the hat, so come along and have fun and there’s the little matter of a raffle.
A week later, it’s the first of the qualifying games to find players to take on the professionals at the Orkney Darts Classic. It’s in the Masonic Club on May 18, at 7.30 p.m. Remember, it’s open, so any player, male or female, can enter.
There will be a committee meeting on Wednesday, May 2, in the Masonic, at 8 p.m.
RESULTS Lerwick Ladies 11, Kirkwall Ladies 7; Shetland 10, Orkney (K-DDL) 11.
FIXTURES Friday, April 27: Presentation “Do” , Masonic, 8 p.m. Friday, May 4: Ladies and Gents Charity Doubles, Masonic, 7.30 p.m. Friday, May 11: Tattie Bogle Mixed Doubles, Legion, 7.30 p.m. Posted on 24 April 2012 KDDL win epic clash with Shetland Posted on 23 April 2012
A 22 – year wait came to an end on the big stage in the Lerwick Legion on Friday night when the Kirkwall and District Darts League side beat their Shetland counterparts 11-10 in a match which will no doubt be spoken about for years to come as an absolute classic, packed with drama and excitement.
Going into the annual fixture, being officially played for the 40th time, the Kirkwall side were the current holders of the cup, but it was back in 1990 that the KDDL side last won on Shetland soil. The epic match came to an end around 1am in the packed venue which had an atmosphere to rival the Sky Sports Premier League of Darts. Flashing lights, big tv screens and walk on music added to the highly charged atmosphere, and the players on both sides were certainly up for it.
At the request of the hosts, the evening started with a warm up match of the Shetland reserves John Robert Scott and Jim Wood playing Kirkwall's reserve Michael Bain and a somewhat surprised KDDL committee member Allan Brown, who had come up with the Orkney squad! Much to the delight of the home team it was Shetland who won this prematch opener. Getting down to the main event, KDDL captain Craig Taylor and Shetland skipper Andy Glen had their team sheets entered into the computer so that the crowd who packed into the hall could be kept up to speed with the play.
The home team decided to play the 6 doubles first with a mouth-watering opening game between KDDL champs Derek Firth and Kevin Gray taking on Shetland champs George Smith and Paul Scarsbrook. It was the Orkney pair that won 2-1 with Kevin hitting five scores of 100 or above. Kirkwall then went 2-0 up with Ivan Leslie and Robbie Stanger beating Neal Redfern and Brian Patterson 2-0 with Robbie hitting a maximum.
Shetland got their first point on the board when Angus Galbraith and Danny Irvine beat brothers Stevie and Ian Linklater 2-1. This was despite Kirkwall winning the first leg as Stevie hit a maximum. But the away team hit back with Brian and Bruce Moar getting the better of Andrew Simpson and Gordon Irvine 2-1.
Up next were Iain Wilkie and Roy Foubister against Shetland’s Gareth MacRitchie and George Mackay. The home pair won the first leg and it looked like they were going to lose the second until George hit a brilliant 136 checkout to win the game 2-0. Then home pairing of Barry Couper and Roger Irvine levelled the match beating Martin Peace and Michael Moodie 2-1.
So with the match all square at 3-3 it was set up nicely for the 12 singles matches. Shetland put star man Neal Redfern up front and he didn't let them down beating the KDDL raking points table topper Derek Firth 2-1, hitting a 180 in the deciding leg. Again the away team hit back immediately with Ivan Leslie overcoming Angus Galbraith 2-1, with Angus checking out 106 to win the first leg.
Then Brian Patterson making his county debut for Shetland played an excellent game to take the scalp of Kevin Gray 2-1. Gareth MacRitchie put the home team two games ahead for the first time playing well to beat Robbie Stanger 2-0.
The next match was probably the crucial turning point with Bruce Moar against George Smith. George won the first leg with a good 94 checkout then when he hit a 180 in the second leg it looked all over, but the double proved elusive and Bruce took the leg, before winning the decider in 16 darts.
Stevie Linklater then once again levelled the match with a good 2-1 over Paul Scarsbrook, winning the third leg in 15 darts including a 102 checkout. The Orkney boys were now on a bit of a roll with Brian Moar playing really well to beat Andrew Simpson 2-0 with the help of a good 113 checkout in the first leg. Things were starting to look bleak for Shetland as Ian Linklater won 2-0 against Danny Irvine.
With the KDDL boys having won four in a row, Shetland’s George Mackay had a lot of pressure on him but he rose to the challenge beating Iain Wilkie 2-0. However, the Orcadians then went 9-7 ahead with Roy Foubister edging out Barry Couper 2-1.
Shetland won the last two singles with two 2-0 wins for Roger Irvine and debutant Gordon Irvine over KDDL’s Martin Peace and debutant Michael Moodie respectively. So the destination of the cup was to be decided with the three 4 a sides (one leg 1001).
Kirkwall put up Derek Firth, Ivan Leslie, Kevin Gray and Robbie Stanger against George Smith, Paul Scarsbrook, Neal Redfern and Andrew Simpson. The boys in red got to the double first but after a couple of misses the home team had a chance to nick it, but didn't take it. Kevin hit the double to put Kirkwall 10-9 up. The visitors were now one away from a historic victory, but Shetland had other ideas.
Shetland’s Neal Redfern, George Mackay, Gareth MacRitchie and Danny Irvine beat Bruce Moar, Stevie Linklater, Brian Moar and Ian Linklater, with Neal hitting tops. With the crowd now at fever pitch, and well after midnight, it all came down to the last fours, Iain Wilkie, Roy Foubister, Martin Peace and Michael Moodie, against Shetland’s Roger Irvine, Barry Couper, Brian Patterson and Gordon Irvine.
Both teams came down pretty even, but it was Iain Wilkie who hit a brilliant 180 at the crucial time to give Kirkwall the advantage. With nerves really on edge the Orkney boys were struggling to finish off the leg. Young Michael Moodie, who was making his début on the big stage, left Iain Wilkie a shot at double 7. Shetland’s Gordon Irvine had a chance to steal the glory but just missed tops for a 78 finish. Iain stepped up to the plate to nail double 7 with his second dart to send his team into a state of delirium! It was the first time in 22 years the Orkney team had won in Shetland.
All in all it was a great nights entertainment for the full house watching, with the walk on music really getting the crowd on their feet adding to the brilliant atmosphere. The Kirkwall side were cheered on by the ladies team who had travelled to play their game the night before. Some of the members of the Orkney Badminton team, in Shetland for their inter-county, and also added their vocal support.
Kirkwall’s Brain Moar won the man of the match title awarded for the highest average on the night. He had 90.74 in the doubles, 80 in the singles, and 57.75 in the fours, with an overall average of 76.16. KDDL captain Craig Taylor thanked all involved in the darts and for the hospitality shown to the team over the entire weekend, describing the win as a “proud moment” for all involved from Orkney. He also thanked Williamson Butchers for sponsoring the team shirts and Ali Flett’s continued support of the KDDL.
On the Saturday afternoon the anniversary shield competitions were held in the Lerwick Legion. 52 men entered as well as 32 women. The visitors were unlucky not to take the silverware home with them. Kevin Gray lost in the final of the men's competition to Barry Couper 4-2 and Kirkwall’s Katy Croy lost in the ladies final to Iris Anderson 3-2 in a very close match which saw Iris retain her title.
On Sunday, Kirkwall ladies player Catherine Symons, running in the London Marathon, wore a shirt congratulating the men's team on their victory!
A link to the players averages can be found here: http://www.shetlanddartsassociation.co.uk/Inter%20County%20averages%202012.pdf Posted on 23 April 2012 County games this week Posted on 17 April 2012
All eyes will be pointing north as the teams travel up to Shetland this week for the annual Inter League/County matches.
The ladies play Thursday, and the gents Friday night. Both games are in the Lerwick Legion.
There is not much happening on the domestic front, but next Friday, 27th, it‘s the darts presentation night in the Masonic Club at 8 p.m.
It is a chance for the players to pick up their winnings for the season and have a get together. Tickets are on sale from Jim Scollie, Linda Harcus and Kairds in Albert Street, Kirkwall.
The gents AGM is booked for Thursday, August 16, in the Legion Club, at 8 p.m.
New registration books are available from the secretary from April 27, at the “do”.
Names are also required for players willing to stand for committee. Names to the secretary.
It is charity time, and it starts on Friday, May 4, with ladies’ and gents’ doubles being played in the Masonic. Names by 7.30 p.m.
It is open, so any player can enter, but must enter with a partner.
Then, it’s on to the very popular Tattie Bogle Mixed Doubles in the Legion on Friday, May 11. There is usually a raffle the same night.
There will be a committee meeting on Wednesday, May 2, in the Masonic, at 8 p.m.
More tickets for the Orkney Darts Classic on Sept 1 at the Pickaquoy Centre have gone on sale from Grooves Tel : 01856 87 2239.
FIXTURES
Friday, April 20: Inter League/County, Lerwick RBL.
Friday, April 27: Darts “do”, Masonic, 8 p.m.
Friday, May 4: Ladies’ and Gents’ Charity Doubles, Masonic, 7.30 p.m.
Friday, May 11: Tattie Bogle Mixed Doubles, Legion, 7.30 p.m.
Posted on 17 April 2012 RBLM and Legion are champions! Posted on 10 April 2012
RESULTS Williamson’s ‘A’ League: Sanday 10, Quoyburray 2; Legion 12, Quoyburray ‘B’ 0; OGC 5, Untouchables 7; Commodores 5, Wanderers 7; Untouchables ‘A’ 8, Meadowbank 4. Williamson’s ‘B’ League: Tankerness 3, Shapinsay 9; Shore 5, Shore ‘2’ 7; Murray Arms 6, Bilco Boys 6; Likely Lads 3, RBLM 9; Sands 5, Deerness 7; Shapinsay 10, Sands 2. FIXTURES Friday, April 20: Inter League/County game, Lerwick. Friday, April 27: Darts Do, Masonic, 8 p.m. Friday, May 4: Charity Ladies and Gents Doubles, Masonic, 7.30 p.m.
Posted on 10 April 2012 Kevin and Shona win Steven Flett competition Posted on 02 April 2012
Nineteen pairs entered for the Steven Flett Memorial Shield, one up on last year, and what an array of talent was on show.
There were 180s from Derek Manson, Ryan Tulloch, Ian Linklater, Fraser Laird, Davy Henderson, Ivan Leslie, Robbie Stanger, Leigh Shearer, Michael Montgomery, Brian Moar, and two from Brian Murray, Roy Griffiths, Graham Reid and Kevin Gray.
The next big game is up in Shetland on April 20.
Williamson’s ‘A’ League
Williamson’s ‘B’ League
FIXTURES Posted on 02 April 2012 Back to league duty Posted on 26 March 2012
After the busy cup week, it was back to league duty.
High checkouts: 100 from Brian Moar and Gary Drever; 103 Sinclair Craigie; 113 Mike Bain and Robbie Norquoy; 123 Ian Pottinger; 128 Sean Stanger; and 138 from Brian Stevenson.
On Friday, it’s back to a cup game, or rather a shield, with the popular Steven Flett Memorial Shield.
Williamson’s ‘B’ League: Shore v Shapinsay – no score; Murray Arms 10, Tankerness 2; Likely Lads 6, Shore ‘2’ 6; Sands 7, Bilco Boys 5; Deerness 2, RBLM 10.
FIXTURES
Monday, April 2 Williamson’s ‘B’ League: Tankerness v Shapinsay; Shore v Shore ‘2’; Murray Arms v Bilco Boys; Likely Lads v RBLM; Sands v Deerness. Posted on 26 March 2012 Three cups in a week Posted on 19 March 2012
It was back to the nitty gritty after the Carling Kirkwall Open with a week of 301 double start competitions, starting with the Knight Cup for the ‘A’ boys.
So, it looked like a rare old battle for the cup, but it only looked it, as the Legion changed gear and raced to a 4-0 victory. So it’s the lot for the Legion – every domestic cup.
In a 301 double start, a good start is needed and Kevin started four times with a 148.
RESULTS
FIXTURES
March 26 Williamson’s ‘B’ League: Tankerness v Shore; Shapinsay v Deerness; RBLM v Sands; Bilco Boys v Likely Lads; Shore ‘2’ v Murray Arms. Posted on 19 March 2012 ADS and shirt sizes Posted on 19 March 2012 Could all players and reserves, and those flying to Shetland with the team, please give Craig Taylor their ADS numbers as quickly as possible. Can you also go along John Kemps and give them your shirt sizes. Thanks. Posted on 19 March 2012 Tennents Orkney Darts Classic Posted on 15 March 2012 UPDATE: The tables for the Tennents Orkney Darts Classic sold out by 11am this morning. Tiered seating tickets go on sale on Saturday, April 14.
Well-known voice of darts John Gwynne is MC. Posted on 15 March 2012 Clean sweep for Legion Posted on 13 March 2012 Well done to Knight Cup winners The Legion. The win made it a clean sweep for the team as they won every cup they entered this season.
Posted on 13 March 2012 Darts round-up Posted on 12 March 2012
What a day of darts, as a record 122 players entered for the fourth Kirkwall Open – and that included 35 ladies and lots of players from Shetland and Caithness.
Williamson’s ‘A’ League
Williamson’s ‘B’ League
FIXTURES
March 19 Williamson’s ‘B’ League: Shore v Shapinsay; Murray Arms v Tankerness; Likely Lads v Shore ‘2’; Sands v Bilco Boys; Deerness v RBLM.
Posted on 12 March 2012 Kevin Gray wins the Carling Kirkwall Open Posted on 11 March 2012
Kevin Gray beat defending champion Robbie Stanger 5-1 in the final to win his first Carling Kirkwall Open. Kevin had earlier beaten Wick's Tam Mulraine in the semi-final and Robbie beat Michael Bain in the other semi final. Debbie Tait lost out to Tam Mulraine in the quarter-finals and received the prize for the furthest progressing lady on the day whilst Keith Bain received the prize for the furthest 'B' player after beating Ryan Tulloch in a play-off. Both players had made it to the last 16. A record breaking entry of 122 players took part in the competition from Orkney, Shetland and Caithness. Many thanks to all who played and to all the sponsors involved. More to follow . . .
Posted on 11 March 2012 Orkney flights now on sale Posted on 08 March 2012
Harrows ORKNEY flights now on sale from KT Sport Intersport in Kirkwall. Posted on 08 March 2012 Friday competition Posted on 08 March 2012 Anyone fancy a throw of darts, Friday, as a warm up for the Carling Kirkwall Open the next day? In the Masonic, Singles £2 entry. Names by 7.30pm. Spread the word!! Posted on 08 March 2012 Team to face Shetland selected Posted on 07 March 2012 Following the end of the ranking competitions and the selection of the final players and reserves, the team to face Shetland in Lerwick on April 20, 2012 are: Captain: Craig Taylor. Players: Derek Firth, Kevin Gray, Ivan Leslie, Robbie Stanger, Michael Moodie, Ian Linklater, Brian Moar, Stevie Linklater, Bruce Moar, Roy Foubister, Martin Peace and Iain Wilkie. 1st Reserve: Paul Foubister, 2nd Reserve: Mike Bain.
Can all players contact Craig with ADS numbers please. Posted on 07 March 2012 Carling Kirkwall Open this Saturday Posted on 06 March 2012
What a great night of darts! Forty-one players turned up for the League Singles - the last of the ranking points events.
RESULTS
Williamson's 'B' League:
Posted on 06 March 2012 Carling Kirkwall Open Posted on 04 March 2012
The Carling Kirkwall Open takes place on Saturday March 10, not long now folks!
As well as giving away over £1000 in prize money, we have a prize draw for the Terry Jenkins shirt that he wore at the World Championships last year. We also have a bottle stall. Posted on 04 March 2012 Ranking Points and League Tables have been updated Posted on 29 February 2012
The Ranking Points and League Tables have been updated. Well done to Derek Firth for winning the League Singles, the final ranking competition of the season, he beat Ivan Leslie in the final. Derek tops the table with a record breaking 59 points. Many thanks to all the players for turning out at all the ranking competitions throughout the year. The top nine go straight in the team to play Shetland next month. The final three place, reserves and captain will be selected by the committee at their meeting on Wednesday night. Posted on 29 February 2012 Derek and Kevin are doubles winners Posted on 28 February 2012
For the second last ranking points event, the League Doubles, 20 pairs turned up. The same number as last year, and it ended the same as last year. In the other semi, the holders, Derek Firth and Kevin Gray, won over Michael Bain and Willie Bremner, and they continued their great form in the final, as they stormed to a 4-nil win, and it wasn't that Wayne and Michael played poorly, it was just that Derek and Kevin were very nearly unbeatable. I don't think there was a leg that took more than 15 darts, so it's on to the last ranking event tomorrow, Friday, with the League Singles.The top six players in the table are safe, but another eight players could still make the last three places, depending on results during the Singles.
Then it's on to the big one, the Kirkwall Open on Saturday, March 10, in the Masonic Club. There is over £1,000 in prize money, plus trophies, and there is the usual raffle, with dartboards, including a Rangers one, and all the usual prizes.
FIXTURES
Monday, March 5 Posted on 28 February 2012 Graham and Colin win B League Doubles Posted on 21 February 2012
It was not a great turnout for the ‘B’ League Doubles, with 13 pairs entering, but an improvement on last year.
RESULTS
Williamson’s ‘A’ League
Wiliamson’s ‘B’ League
FIXTURES
Monday, February 27
Williamson’s ‘B’ League Posted on 21 February 2012 Terry 'The Bull' Jenkins shirt Posted on 19 February 2012 Win Terry 'The Bull' Jenkins darts shirt he wore at the PDC World Championships. It will be a raffle prize at the Carling Kirkwall Open
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Posted on 19 February 2012 KDDL players win for Legion Posted on 14 February 2012
The Kirkwall Legion qualifers, Ivan Leslie, Brian Moar, Martin Peace and Kevin Gray(who are all KDDL players) beat Inverness in the final of the Legion Highlands and Islands Area Finals in Forres. Five teams entered. Brian also won the singles title, beating Ivan in the final. This means they have now qualified for the nationals. Well dones boys! Posted on 14 February 2012 Legion power on Posted on 13 February 2012
There’s no holding back the Legion, as they powered their way to another 10-2 win, this time over third-placed Wanderers in the Williamson’s ‘A’ League.
In the Williamson’s ‘B’ League, RBLM continued their record-breaking run with an 11-1 demolition job on the Shore.
There were 180’s from Peter Liddle, Brian Murray, Derek Manson, Kevin Gray, Brian Moar, Raymond Foubister, Keith Brumpton, Colin Kirkpatrick, Michael Moodie, Alan Gray, Billy Ward, David Kirkpatrick, Robbie Stanger, Ian Wilkie, Willie Bremner and Moose Montgomery, two from Craig Taylor and Neil Croy.
It’s time for the ‘B’ boys to stand up and be counted at the ‘B’ League Doubles on, Friday, in the Masonic at 7.30 p.m.
RESULTS
Williamson’s ‘B’ League
FIXTURES Monday, February 20: Williamson’s ‘A’ League: Meadowbank v Quoyburray; Legion v Commodores; Untouchables v Untouchables ‘A’; OGC v Quoyburray ‘B’; Wanderers v Sanday. Williamson’s ‘B’ League: Tankerness V RBLM; Shapinsay v Sands; Shore v Likely Lads; Murray Arms v Deerness; Shore ‘2’ v Bilco Boys. Posted on 13 February 2012 League Tables Posted on 07 February 2012 Click here to get the latest Williamson's 'A' & 'B' League Tables Posted on 07 February 2012 Legion and RBLM move well clear Posted on 07 February 2012
Is it all over in the Williamson’s ‘A’ League?
The lead for RBLM in the Williamson’s ‘B’ League is even larger, as with a 10-2 win over their nearest challengers the Murray Arms, they are now 12 points in the lead, so it looks as if the battle there is also for second spot. High finishes of: 100 from Brian Moar; 102 Michael Muir Snr; 103 Wilfie Tulloch; 104 twice from Graham Rendall, Shapinsay; 114 Stevie Linklater; 116 Robbie Stanger; 117 Keith Brumpton; 120 Ray Butcher; 113 Brian Stevenson; and a 150 from Jamie Robertson, and Ian Linklater scored a 171.
It’s the ‘B’ boys chance for glory next Friday (February 17), with the ‘B’ League Doubles in the Masonic Club. Names by 7.30 p.m.
RESULTS Williamson’s ‘B’ League: RBLM 10, Murray Arms 2; Bilco Boys 8, Shore 4; Shore ‘2’ 6, Shapinsay 6; Sands 5, Likely Lads 7; Deerness 6, Tankerness 6.
FIXTURES
February 13 Williamson’s ‘B’ League: Likely Lads v Murray Arms; Sands v Shore; RBLM v Shapinsay; Bilco Boys v Tankerness; Deerness v Shore ‘2’. Posted on 07 February 2012 Ranking Points Update Posted on 02 February 2012 The full updated ranking points table has been added to the website. Click here to see Posted on 02 February 2012 Fifth cup win for Legion Posted on 01 February 2012
Another good turnout for the last of the dual 'A' and 'B' cups, the Henderson Cup, which attracted 49 players, making up 11 teams, nine 'A' teams - only Quoyburray missing - and the top two 'B' teams, RBLM and the Murray Arms.
Results: Fixtures:Monday, February 6:
Williamson's 'A' League:
Williamson's 'B' League: Posted on 01 February 2012 Kevin wins Craigie Cup Posted on 01 February 2012
A combination of high quality entertaining darts and just the right level of alcohol consumption had the Quoyburray punters in good voice. When it came to the business end of the night and the semi final stage, the lively crowd were not to be disappointed. A resurgent Martin Peace found Ian Linklater too hot to handle in the 1st semi final and Kevin Gray won a close tussle with Stevie Linklater to progress. In the final Ian played very well, averaging 79.7, an average that would have won many a final,but could not keep up with the scoring and finishing prowess of Kevin who was epitomising everything that had been great about the night as a whole. Kevin had an astounding average of 91.1 in his 4-0 win which included 5 140s, a 102 check and the match winning 116 finish. Quarter final results were - S Linklater bt D Ward Snr, K Gray bt B Ward, M Peace bt W Bremner, I Linklater bt R Stanger
Semi finals - K Gray bt S Linklater 3-1, I Linklater bt M Peace 3-0 Posted on 01 February 2012 Legion win again Posted on 23 January 2012
The first domestic team cup of the new year attracted players making up 11 teams — eight from the Williamson’s ‘A’ League.
Only the two Quoyburray teams were missing and the top three ‘B’ teams made up the 11, with only RBLM making any headway into the second round. But, that was as far as they got and making it to the final was Commodores, showing great form.
Results
Fixtures for January 27 Fixtures for January 30 Williamson’s ‘A’ League: Meadowbank v Commodores; Untouchables v Wanderers; Legion v OGC; Quoyburray v Quoyburray ‘B’; Untouchables ‘A’ v Sanday. Williamson’s ‘B’ League: RBLM v Murray Arms; Bilco Boys v Shore; Shore ‘2’ v Shapinsay; Sands v Likely Lads; Deerness v Tankerness. Posted on 23 January 2012 Martin and Brian win Legion doubles Posted on 16 January 2012
Another great crowd, this time for the Legion Men’s Doubles. It was Brian and Martin who won 4-2 in a very good final, and will join Kevin and Ivan in Forres. Good luck to them.
FIXTURES Friday, January 27: E. R. & T. Craigie Singles, Quoyburray, 7.30 p.m. Posted on 16 January 2012 Carling sponsor Kirkwall Open Posted on 10 January 2012
Carling Kirkwall Open Darts Singles 2012
Prizes for winner, runner-up, semis, furthest progressing B league player and lady.
The Masonic Club (Kirkwall Kilwinning Recreation Club) hall can also be hired for private functions. Tel: 872407 Posted on 10 January 2012 New Year of darts Posted on 09 January 2012
Darts got back on the oche on Friday, when 30 members turned up for the Men’s Legion Singles.
RESULTS
FIXTURES Monday, January 30 – both leagues start. Posted on 09 January 2012 Record entry for Festive Singles Posted on 20 December 2011
A record entry of 74 players turned up for the last event of the year – the Festive Singles – well up on last year.
There were 51 registered and 23 non-registered players, but, before the main event, the KDDL presented two cheques of £300 each to the Fishermen’s Mission and RNLI.
The Williamson’s ‘B’ League has finally been completed, with Shapinsay beating the Likely Lads 9-3 and Shore ‘2’ getting the better of the Shore 8-4.
RESULTS
Williamson’s ‘B’ League Posted on 20 December 2011 Charity cheque presentation Posted on 20 December 2011
The KDDL made a cheque presentation to representatives from the RNLI and Fishermen's Mission of cheques for £300 each. The money was raised at the Davy Cooper Memorial Singles. Posted on 20 December 2011 East A retain the cup Posted on 12 December 2011
There were mixed fortunes for the East teams in the annual East v West fixtures.
In the last of the first half Williamson’s ‘A’ League fixtures, the Untouchables closed the gap on the Legion with a narrow 7-5 win over Quoyburray ‘B’, but still trail by five points.
There’s still a couple of ‘B’ games to play and they must be completed by tomorrow, Friday, or the committee will make the decision on the result.
Williamson’s ‘A’ League: Quoyburray 5, Untouchables ‘A’ 7; Untouchables 7, Quoyburray ‘B’ 5; Meadowbank 6, Wanderers 6; Sanday 4, Commodores 8; Quoyburray ‘B’ 5, OGC 7.
FIXTURES Posted on 12 December 2011 Neil wins B Singles Cup Posted on 05 December 2011
A good turn-out of 26 players entered for the ‘B’ League Singles. This was well up on last year’s entry and, as in all competitions, there were some surprise results – like all of the RBLM players going out at the first hurdle and, by quarter-final time, there were three players from Kirkwall-based teams and five from teams outwith Kirkwall.
Ranking points after three events:
RESULTS
Williamson’s ‘A’ League: Legion 11, Sanday 1; Wanderers 6, Commodores 6; Quoyburray ‘B’ 6, Meadowbank 6; Untouchables ‘A’ 6, Untouchables 6; OGC 9, Quoyburray 3.
FIXTURES Posted on 05 December 2011 Raking points update Posted on 03 December 2011 Ranking points latest. D Firth 31, I Leslie 18, K Gray 17, Bru Moar 17, Bri Moar 15, R Stanger 14, M Moodie 8, R Foubsiter 8, S Linklater 7, G Rendall 6, D Ward Jnr 6, C Moar 6, I Wilkie 5, I Linklater 5, M Loutitt 5, B Murray 5, C Kirkpatrick 5, B Stevenson 5. Posted on 03 December 2011 B League Singles Posted on 03 December 2011 Neil Croy beat Derek Ward 4-3 in the final of the B League Singles on Friday night. 26 players entered the competition. KDDL vice-president Kevin Gray presents Neil Croy with the B League Singles Cup, also pictured is league secretary Jim 'Tattie Bogle' Scollie and runner-up Derek Ward.
Posted on 03 December 2011 Commodore victory for Derek Posted on 28 November 2011
In the Williamson’s ‘A’ League, the Untouchables took advantage of the Legion not having a game to move to within six points of the top team with an easy 8-4 win over the Golf Club.
RESULTS
Williamson’s ‘A’ League
Williamson’s ‘B’ League
FIXTURES
Friday, December 2
Friday, December 9 Posted on 28 November 2011 RBLM well clear at the top Posted on 21 November 2011
There’s no change, position-wise, in the Williamson’s ‘A’ League, as the Legion went nine points clear after an 11-1 win over Quoyburray but, with the withdrawal of Wanderers ‘B’, they have played two games more than the Untouchables, who didn’t have a game. So, in real terms, the Legion only have one game to play before the festive break.
RESULTS Williamson’s ‘B’ League: Shore 5, Tankerness 7; Deerness 6, Shapinsay 6; Sands 3, RBLM 9; Likely Lads 5, Bilco Boys 7; Murray Arms v Shore ‘2’ no score; Shapinsay 5, Shore 7.
FIXTURES
Friday, November 25
Friday, December 2 Posted on 21 November 2011 Bruce wins singles title Posted on 15 November 2011
A great turn-out of 62 players entered for the Davy Cooper Open Singles. Players from East, West and the Northern Isles turned up to honour the memory of Davy, and it was good to see some non-darts players taking part, but no female players entered.
In the Williamson’s ‘A’ League, the top two undefeated teams, the Legion and Untouchables clashed, and it was the Legion who came out best, winning 8-4. They now lead by six points, but have played a game more and, of course, with the withdrawal of Wanderers ‘B’, two teams each week will have a no game week, so things will change. A big gap has now opened up to the third-placed team, Wanderers, who beat the Untouchables ‘A’ 7-5. In the Williamson’s ‘B’ League, RBLM have opened up an eight point gap at the top, following their big 11-1 win over Deerness. Their nearest challengers, the Sands, also won 11-1 over the Bilco Boys, and the Shore ‘2’ dropped points once again, as they only drew 6-6 with the Likely Lads, but Tankerness had a great result by beating the strong Murray Arms 8-4. No score in from the Shapinsay v Shore game.
RESULTS Williamson’s ‘B’ League: Shapinsay v Shore, no score; Tankerness 8, Murray Arms 4; Shore ‘2’ 6, Likely Lads 6; Bilco Boys 1, Sands 11; RBLM 11, Deerness 1.
Friday, December 2
Monday, November 21 Williamson’s ‘B’ League: Shapinsay v Tankerness; Shore ‘2’ v Shore; Bilco Boys v Murray Arms; RBLM v Likely Lads; Deerness v Sands. Posted on 15 November 2011 Steve and Kevin in classic final Posted on 07 November 2011
The Wanderers ‘B’ team have folded and withdrawn from the Williamson’s ‘A’ League. Points will be readjusted and a new table compiled.
Williamson’s ‘A’ League: Wanderers ‘B’ 2, Commodores 10; Legion 9, Meadowbank 3; Quoyburray 3, Sanday 9; Untouchables ‘A’ 6, Quoyburray ‘B’ 6; OGC 5, Wanderers 7; Sanday 4, Untouchables ‘A’ 8. No game – Untouchables. Williamson’s ‘B’ League: Likely Lads 6, Tankerness 6; Murray Arms 4, Shapinsay 8; Deerness 8, Shore 4; RBLM 12, Bilco Boys 0; Sands 6, Shore 2 6; Shore 3, Murray Arms 9.
FIXTURES Williamson’s ‘B’ League: Shore v Tankerness; Deerness v Shapinsay; Sands v RBLM; Likely Lads v Bilco Boys; Murray Arms v Shore 2.
Saturday, November 12
Friday, November 25 Posted on 07 November 2011 Darts cricket cup Posted on 31 October 2011
A very poor turnout of only 14 players turned up for the Cricket Singles and Doubles competition. At one time this used to attract more than 40 players.
RESULTS
FIXTURES Posted on 31 October 2011 East v West teams named Posted on 27 October 2011 The teams to face the West in the Kirkwall Masonic Club on Friday December 9th have been selected. Any players unable to play, please let captains know as soon as possible. A Team: Captain Craig Taylor. Players: Robbie Stanger, Bruce Moar, Ian Wilkie, Ian Linklater, Brian Moar, Ivan Leslie, Paul Foubister, Kevin Gray, Derek Firth, Michael Moodie, Michael Bain, Billy Ward. 1st reserve: Michael Muir Jnr, 2nd reserve Wayne Monkman. B Team Captain: Jim Scollie. Players: Ray Butcher, Neil Croy, Neil Drever, Derek Farmer, Brian Murray, Roy Griffiths, Craig Moar, Keith Bain. 1st reserve Allan Brown 2nd reserve Ryan Tulloch. Posted on 27 October 2011 Top two pull away Posted on 24 October 2011 It’s early in the season, but already it’s looking like a two-horse race for the Williamson’s ‘A’ League title, as the top two teams easily dispatched two of their main challengers. Leading the way were the Legion, as they stroked out another big win, coming from a game down to take the next eleven for an 11-1 win over the Wanderers. The Legion are now averaging 11-1 for the season so far.
Level on points, but a bit off the average total, are the Untouchables, as they beat Sanday 9-3. So, the meeting of the top two, in a couple of weeks time, should go a long way towards the overall top team.
Elsewhere, the Golf Club had a very good 8-4 win over the Untouchables ‘A’. No scores in from the other two games and remember team captains, points will go for failure to hand in score cards by Saturday noon to the Legion Club.
Also, too many teams are not letting their home venues know about when the nights’ games are to be played.
In the Williamson’s ‘B’ League, the RBLM are now clear leaders after yet another 12-0 whitewash, and it was Tankerness who had to suffer, so they are one game better off than the Legion.
Second-placed Shore 2 dropped points, after a six-all draw with the Bilco Boys, but both teams remain undefeated.
Also sharing the points after a 6-6 draw were the Likely Lads and the other Shore team, but it was the Shore’s first points.
The Murray Arms are going strong, and had a good 8-4 win over Deerness. The Sands v Shapinsay game was postponed, as Shapinsay couldn’t get in.
Teams are reminded that no league games are to be played on Fridays when there’s a cup game being played.
There were 180s from Adrian Skea, Ian Linklater, Michael Moodie, Derek Firth, Keith Brumpton, Wayne Monkman and three from Kevin Gray; high finishes of 100 from: David Kirkpatrick; 105 Keith Bain; 107 Ian Wilkie; 109 Wayne Monkman; and Keith Brumpton 120; and Ivan Leslie 130.
It’s back to cup business again on Friday, with the Cricket Singles and Doubles being played in the Masonic Club. Names by 7.30 p.m., and it’s for both ‘A’ and ‘B’ players, and the last chance to make it worthwhile.
RESULTS Williamson’s ‘A’ League Wanderers ‘B’, Quoyburray ‘B’, no score; Legion 11, Wanderers 1; Quoyburray, Meadowbank, no score; Untouchables 9, Sanday 3; OGC 8, Untouchables ‘A’ 4; no game – Commodores.
Williamson’s ‘B’ League RBLM 12, Tankerness 0; Sands, Shapinsay, postponed; Likely Lads 6, Shore 6; Deerness 4, Murray Arms 8; Bilco Boys 6, Shore ‘2’ 6.
FIXTURES Friday, October 28: Cricket Singles and Doubles, Masonic Club, 7.30 p.m. Friday, November 4: Pit Stop Open Singles, Golf Club, 7.30 p.m.
Monday, October 31: Williamson’s ‘A’ League Wanderers ‘B’ v Commodores; Legion v Meadowbank; Quoyburray v Sanday; Untouchables ‘A’ v Quoyburray ‘B’; OGC v Wanderers; no game – Untouchables.
Williamson’s ‘B’ League Likely Lads v Tankerness; Murray Arms v Shapinsay; Deerness v Shore; RBLM v Bilco Boys; Sands v Shore 2. Posted on 24 October 2011 Darts charity cheque Posted on 18 October 2011
Posted on 18 October 2011 Derek retains Loutitt Singles Posted on 18 October 2011 There was a good turn-out of 41 players for the first of the ranking points games. The Louttit Singles, and it included ten ‘B’ League players, but only Derek Ward Jnr got into the points rounds. That’s the last 16. By quarter-final time, the line-up looked like a select event, with every one of the players having played against Shetland at some time.
Semi-finals came up with two players from the Legion, including defending champion Derek Firth, plus one from the Commodores and one from the Wanderers.
And it was the Legion duo who made the final, with Ivan Leslie beating Brian Moar and Derek beating Robbie Stanger, both by 3-0 scores.
In the final, both players turned on the style. The score of 4-1 in favour of Derek looks one-sided, but it was far from that. But the first dart finishing by Derek, with Ivan waiting to throw, carried the day.
It was great to see so many of the young boys taking part, and a special mention for Michael Muir Jnr, who played well all night.
There were nine 180s scored during the night.
There’s no change at the top of the Williamson’s ‘A’ League, and both top teams had good wins.
The Legion beat Quoyburray ‘B’ 10-2 and the Untouchables overcame Meadowbank 9-3.
Not far behind are Sanday, who recorded another good win – 7-5 over the Golf Club – and no joy for Wanderers ‘B’ as they went down 10-2 to the Untouchables ‘A’.
And what a win for Quoyburray out in Holm, as they beat the Commodores 7-5.
Wanderers ‘B’ and Quoyburray ‘B’ are the only teams without any points.
In the Williamson’s ‘B’ League, there’s no stopping RBLM, as they hammered Shapinsay 11-1.
The last time Shapinsay were in the ‘B’ League, in 2008/09, they won it.
Another big score saw the Murray Arms beat the Likely Lads 11-1, and there was a 7-5 win for the Bilco Boys out in Tankerness. The Shore ‘2’ also recorded the same score over in Deerness. Still first names only are being used by the Shore ‘2’ team. No score came in from the Shore v Sands game. Points will be deducted, starting next week. The deadline is 12 noon in the Legion Club for score cards.
There were lots of 180s from: Michael Montgomery, Ian Wilkie, David Kirkpatrick, Roy Foubister, Billy Ward, Paddy Kirkpatrick, Ivan Leslie, Kevin Gray, Wilfie Tulloch, Peter Mathieson, Derek Ward Jnr, Archie Yule, Neil Drever, Glen Miller, Keith Brumpton, Michael Muir Jnr, Michael Moodie, and two from Brian Moar and Derek Firth. There was four from Robbie Stanger, a high checkout of a 100 from Paddy. Derek Ward Jnr 102; F. Tait 102; Keith Brumpton 103; Ray Butcher and Robbie Stanger 106.
Robbie also had a 116; Peter Mathieson 106 and 117; 114 from Derek Farmer and Ross Donaldson; Michael Muir Jnr 115 and a high score of 177. There was a 120 from Craig Taylor and Kevin Gray, while Keith Bain scored 126. Keith also had a 129; Ivan Leslie 105 and 127; Paul Foubister 145; Glen Miller 152; and Derek Firth’s table-topping 156 and 158.
That’s the first of the ranking points events over. The next one is the Pit Stop Singles, played in the Golf Club on Friday, November 4.
It’s an open event so any player can take part, but only registered players will receive points.
Before that, on October 28, the Cricket Singles and Doubles will be played. It’s in the Masonic Club. Names by 7.30 pm and, after last year’s poor turnout, the future of the event is in doubt, so it’s up to the players to turn out to make sure it’s not dropped from the fixture list.
There are still some entry fees to come in. The final deadline is October 26.
There will be a committee meeting on Wednesday, October 26, in the Masonic Club, at 8pm.
RESULTS
Louttit Singles, semi-finals: Ivan Leslie 3, Brian Moar 0; Derek Firth 3, Robbie Stanger 0.
Final: Derek Firth 4, Ivan Leslie 1.
![]() Williamson’s ‘A’ League
Meadowbank 3, Untouchables 9; Commodore 5, Quoyburray 7; Quoyburray ‘B’ 2, Legion 10; Untouchables ‘A’ 10, Wanderers ‘B’ 2; Sanday 7, OGC 5; no game – Wanderers.
Williamson’s ‘B’ League
Murray Arms 11, Likely Lads 1; Shore v Sands – no result; RBLM 11, Shapinsay 1; Tankerness 5, Bilco Boys 7; Shore ‘2’ 7, Deerness 5.
Fixtures, Friday, October 28
Cricket singles and doubles – Masonic, 7.30 p.m.
Monday, October 24
Williamson’s ‘A’ League: Untouchables v Quoyburray; Commodores v Legion; Wanderers v Wanderers ‘B’; Quoyburray ‘B’ v OGC; Sanday v Untouchables ‘A’; no game – Meadowbank.
Williamson’s ‘B’ League: Shore v Murray Arms; Shapinsay v Likely Lads; Tankerness v Sands; Shore ‘2’ v RBLM; Bilco Boys v Deerness.
Posted on 18 October 2011 Legion whitewash again Posted on 10 October 2011 They’re at it again – after hitting five whitewashes last season, the Legion has wasted no time in stacking up their first of the season, with a 12-0 win over the strong Untouchables ‘A’, and I’ve no doubt it’s the first of a few before the end of the season. Level on points are the Untouchables, with a very good 9-3 win over the Commodores and, along with the Legion, are the only two undefeated teams, after Sanday went down to Meadowbank 7-5 – the same score as Wanderers and Quoyburray, who won their postponed game against Quoyburray ‘B’ 7-5.
The Golf Club got off the mark 9-3 against Wanderers ‘B’. Not to be outdone, the other Legion team, RBLM, playing in the Williamson’s ‘B’ League, also scored a 12-nil whitewash, and it was the Shore on the receiving end, but the Shore ‘2’ did better, with a 7-5 win over Tankerness.
The Bilco Boys shared the points in a six-all draw with Shapinsay and, with them winning their first game 7-5 over the Shore, are well in touch with the top two. The Likely Lads had their first win, after defeating Deerness 7-5. No score came in from the Sands. Teams are warned that failure to hand in score cards by 12 noon on Saturdays will result in the home team losing points. Also, teams failing to pay League entry fees by October 26 will also lead to loss of points. There were 180s from Bruce Moar, Kevin Gray, Ali Flett, Paul Foubister, David Kirkpatrick, Robbie Stanger, Craig Taylor, Ian Wilkie, Michael Montgomery, Neil Tait, Brian Murray, Steven Gray, Derek Manson, Ali Learmonth and two from Brian Moar. Steven Gray also had one from the first game.
There were high-checkouts of 107 from Arthur Cruickshanks, Derek Firth and Steven Walls, who also had a 130. Davy Henderson had a 112, Eddie Craigie had 113, Kevin Gray scored 117 and Ian Wilkie realised 122. Robbie Stanger also had a 13-dart leg. The total of 180s scored is already up to 41.
Highest finish in the ‘A’ League went to Alan Gray with 153. Highest finish in the ‘B’ League was Thorfinn Eunson with 118. But there’s a long way to go yet.
It’s down to ranking points events, with the first of seven taking place on Friday, in the Legion, and it’s the Louttit Singles. Names by 7.30 p.m.
It’s for registered players only, and it’s about time some player from the ‘B’ League won a ranking event. But, of course, if you don’t enter, you can’t win, so let’s see some of the up-and-coming young players get on the podium. It’s the first of four ranking events leading up to the Christmas break and, of course, Shetland in April.
RESULTS Williamson’s ‘A’ League: Wanderers ‘B’ 3, OGC 9; Legion 12, Untouchables ‘A’ 0; Quoyburray 5, Wanderers 7; Untouchables 9, Commodores 3; Meadowbank 7, Sanday 5; Quoyburray ‘B’ 5, Quoyburray 7. Williamson’s ‘B’ League: Shore ‘2’ 7, Tankerness 5; Bilco Boys 6, Shapinsay 6; RBLM 12, Shore 0; Sands v Murray Arms – no score; Deerness 5, Likely Lads 7; Shore 5, Bilco Boys 7.
FIXTURES Monday, October 17, Williamson’s ‘A’ League: Wanderers ‘B’ v Quoyburray ‘B’; Legion v Wanderers; Quoyburray v Meadowbank; Untouchables v Sanday; OGC v Untouchables ‘A’; no game – Commodores. Williamson’s ‘B’ League: RBLM v Tankerness; Sands v Shapinsay; Likely Lads v Shore; Deerness v Murray Arms; Bilco Boys v Shore ‘2’.
Friday, October 14: Louttit Singles, Legion, 7.30 p.m. Posted on 10 October 2011 High scoring start to the leagues Posted on 04 October 2011 It was a high-scoring start to the new league programme, and leading the way and carrying on from last season were the defending Williamson's 'A' League champions, the Legion, with an 11 - 1 defeat of the Golf Club.
Last season the Legion hit five and 12 - 0 whitewashes and four and 11 - 1 wins and, already, it looks as if they have no intention of handing over their crown, but there are some good teams out there, and what about last year's 'B' champions. They got off to a splendid start, with a 9 - 3 win over Wanderers 'B', and there are always many times champions the Untouchables, with a very good win by 8 - 4 over the Wanderers.
I also understand that the Commodore Bar has changed its name, so the darts team will be called the Commodores, and they got off to a good start with an 8 - 4 defeat of Meadowbank.
The local derby at Quoyburray was postponed because of illness. In the Williamson's 'B' League, RBLM led the way with a 10 - 2 defeat of the Murray Arms out in the 'Hope. Close behind, with a 9 - 3 score, was Shore '2', over in Shapinsay - not an easy place to pick up points. The Sands also had a good win, 8 - 4 over the Likely Lads, while Tankerness just made it, winning 7 - 5 over Deerness.
No scorecard came in from the Shore, and team captains are warned that failure to get the card in to the Legion by 12 noon on Saturday will result in the home team losing the points, if they have any.
Also, where two teams are drawn at home in the same venue, team captains are reminded that darts can be played on all nights of the week, and not only Monday and Tuesday.
Rule five, league entry fees are now due and must be paid by October 26. Failure to do so will result in points being deducted every week until paid. This is a committee decision.
There were one hundred and eighties from Paul Foubister, Ray Findlay, Lee MacPherson, Billy Ward and two from Ivan Leslie, Kevin Gray, Brian Moar and Andrew Watson.
High finishes: 100 from Brian Moar; 102 Neil Croy; 105 Brian Murray; 107 Ray Findlay; 113 Roy Griffiths. Derek Firth, in a 12-dart leg, got 114; Gordon Rendall 115; Kevin Gray 108; Ivan Leslie 116; Willie Bremner and Lee MacPherson 118; Thorfinn Eunson and Mike Bain had a 132, with Bull-Bull double 16 - exhibition stuff?
I was noticing that some scorecards have been written out with just first names or nicknames. Cards must be made out with the name that's on registration forms, so they can be checked.
There's a new cup on the go - the Davy Cooper Open Singles Cup. Davy was the Orkney Singles champion. It will be played for on Saturday, November 12, in the Masonic Club. Names in by 2.30pm, and it's open to any player in Orkney, male or female. It's going to be a fun day, with raffles and fun boards. Festive raffle tickets must be returned to the treasurer, Davie Henderson by the end of November.
Results: Williamson's 'A' League: Commodores 8, Meadowbank 4; Wanderers 4, Untouchables 8; OGC 1, Legion 11; Quoyburray 'B' v Quoyburray postponed; Sanday 9, Wanderers 'B' 3; No game - Untouchables 'A”.
Williamson's 'B” League: Murray Arms 2, RBLM 10; Shore v Bilco Boys no score; Shapinsay 3, Shore '2' 9; Likely Lads 4, Sands 8; Tankerness 7, Deerness 5.
Fixtures:
Monday, October 10: Williamson's 'A' League: Meadowbank v Untouchables; Commodores v Quoyburray; Quoyburray 'B' v Legion; Untouchables 'A' v Wanderers 'B'. Sanday v OGC; No game - Wanderers.
Williamson's 'B' League: Murray Arms v Likely Lads; Shore v Sands; Shapinsay v RBLM; Tankerness v Bilco Boys; Shore '2' v Deerness.
Friday, October 14: Louttit Singles - Legion 7.30pm Posted on 04 October 2011 First half team cups Posted on 27 September 2011 A good turnout for the last two cups of the first half of the season. The Lynnfield Cup for 'A' teams had nine teams out of the 11 registered, and in the Foubister Cup, for 'B' teams, seven out of the ten teams entered.
Last year these two cups only had two teams entered for each, so a big improvement.
In the Lynnfield Cup, it was victory once again for the Legion boys, as they took their third cup with a 3-0 defeat of the Wanderers.
In fact, the Legion won every game 3-0 and, in the Foubister Cup, RBLM picked up their second cup with a 3-1 win over Shapinsay, who played well to get to the final.
That's all five cups going to the Legion teams.
As these cups were cricket cups, it's not often 180s are scored, but there were two - one each for Paul Foubister and Roy Griffiths.
Occurring even less, are three bulls in one throw, but Martin Peace hit the mark, which equates to six wickets in cricket terms.
The first of the ranking points events is the Louttit Singles on Friday, October 14, in the Legion Club. It is for registered players only.
Now that both leagues are under way, there are a couple of changes. Wanderers 'B' will now be playing their home games in the Legion and not the Auld Motor Hoose, and Callum Miller has taken over as Shapinsay team captain.
Results -
Lynnfield Cup Final:
Legion beat Wanderers 3 - 0.
Foubister Cup Final -
RBLM beat Shapinsay 3 - 1
Fixtures: Monday, October 3
![]() Williamson's 'A' League
Wanderers 'A' v OGC; Legion v Untouchables 'A'; Quoyburray v Wanderers; Untouchables v Commodore; Meadowbank v Sanday; No game - Quoyburray 'B'.
Williamson's 'B' League
Shore 2 v Tankerness; Bilco Boys v Shapinsay; RBLM v Shore' Sands v Murray Arms; Deerness v Likely Lads.
Posted on 27 September 2011 Spiers Cup won by Legion Posted on 19 September 2011
Spiers Cup Eleven teams entered for the first of the dual ‘A’ and ‘B’ league cups. Seven ‘A’ and four ‘B’ teams put their team names forward for the Spiers Cup.
It is grand to see ‘B’ league teams entering for a go against ‘A’ opposition. None are expected to make it too far, but the Shore ‘2’ did make the semi-finals, but found the Untouchables ‘A’ too strong.
The bottom-half had all the rest of the top ‘A’ teams, with the Legion taking on Wanderers, and it went all the way to the team game, after the score reached two all, but the Legion came out on top, 3-2.
The Untouchables were waiting, but they failed to take a game, as the Legion ran out 4-0 winners, and they beat new boys Sanday 4-1 in the semi-final.
The final was pretty one-sided, as the Legion took their second cup, with a 4-1 win. 180’s came from Derek Ward Jnr, Michael Muir Snr, Robert Gatt, Colin Barnett and two from Ivan Leslie to put him on three after only two weeks.
It is on to league business now, with a full league programme starting on Monday. Will anyone stop the Legion in the ‘A’ league and what about Sanday’s chances in the top league? Who’s your money on in the ‘B’ league?
I am sure there’s going to be a few surprise results before April, next year. Don’t forget to get the score cards in to the Legion Club by 12 noon, on Saturdays. Entry fees are now due for league teams. Pay to the treasurer, or secretary.
The annual East v West game has been arranged for Friday, December 9, in the Masonic Club, the week before the festive singles. Festive raffle tickets are on sale from all team captains.
The next committee meeting is on Wednesday, September 28, in the Masonic Club, at 8 p.m.
Results Spiers Cup Final – Legion beat Untouchables ‘A’ 4-1.
Fixtures Monday, September 26 – Williamson’s ‘A’ League: Commodore v Meadowbank; Wanderers v Untouchables; OGC v Legion; Quoyburray ‘B’ v Quoyburray; Sanday v Wanderers ‘B’; no game – Untouchables ‘A’. Williamson’s ‘B’ League: Murray Arms v RBLM; Shore v Bilco Boys; Shapinsay v Shore ‘2’; Likely Lads v Sands; Tankerness v Deerness. Posted on 19 September 2011 Cup reports Posted on 08 September 2011 Allied Hotels Cup The first knock out cup of the A League season, the Allied Hotels Cup, took place last Monday night, with an excellent entry of ten teams taking part.
The Untouchables and Legion both won their first round matches 3-1 to meet each other in the top quarter final. With the score locked at 2-2 the match was decided by the nominated player with the Legion’s Ivan Leslie overcoming Michael Bain to put his team through to the semis.
The other quarter finals saw the Golf Club beat Wanderers B 3-1 and in the bottom half of the draw Wanderers beat A League newbies Sanday 3-1 to set up a semi final against Untouchables A after they defeated Quoyburray B 3-0.
The first semi-final was a re-run of last year’s final and unfortunately for the Golf Club boys it was the same result with the Legion easing to a comfortable 3-0 victory. The other semi between Wanderers and Untouchables A was a much closer affair with the Wanderers winning the team game to make the score 2-2 before Wanderers’ Brian Moar defeated Untouchables skipper Roy Foubister in the play-off leg to send his team into the final.
On to the final, and with the Legion team leading 2-1 after the singles, Derek Firth, Ivan Leslie and Paul Foubister just had too much firepower for the Wanderers team of Martin Peace, Robert Gatt and Brian Moar in the team game to give them an overall 3-1 victory and a successful defence of the Allied Hotels Cup.
There were 180’s for Michael Bain, Bruce Moar and Ivan Leslie with Michael Bain also having a 110 checkout. Robert Gatt had a very good 128 checkout but top checkout of the night and a very good marker for the rest of the season came from Sanday’s new signing Alan Gray with an excellent 153.
![]() St.Ola Cup
Six teams entered the St. Ola Cup on Tuesday night, namely Shapinsay, RBLM, Sands, Likely Lads, Murray's and the Shore 2.
Shapinsay exited the cup first with a 3 - 0 defeat at the hands of RBLM shortly followed by the Likely Lads who went down narrowly to the Sands after the match went to 2 - 2, and was decided by the Sands nominated player winning the match.
The first semi-final was contested between the Murray's and the Shore with the Murray's proving to strong with a convincing 3 -1 win. However, this was not as merciless as a second 3 - 0 victory of the evening for RBLM over the boys from the Sands.
On to the final which I don't think went quite to plan for some of the players, as Derek Ward and Keith Bain took the Murray's into a 2 - 0 lead having defeated RBLM's Ray Butcher and Neil Drever respectfully. Although Keith had double trouble in the first leg, Derek and Keith both scored heavily and found the doubles to win 2 - 1 a piece.
Then it was the turn of Greg Harold and Peter Mathieson to take on Brian Murray and Roy Griffith's and try and take it home for the Murray's. However, Brian and Roy both proved to be too strong, each winning 2 - 0.
The cup was then to be decided by the nominated match between Keith Bain from the Murray's and Brian Murray of RBLM, with the way both players had played throughout the evening this had the makings of a great match.
Keith won the bull but in the first leg couldn't seem to find the form from earlier matches and soon saw Brian stretching out a convincing lead. Keith then pulled together two good throws back to back to put Brian under a little pressure but Brain soon closed the leg with a good, but possibly unplanned, double top double ten finish.
The second leg was closer fought with both players throwing solid darts but Brian again managed to stretch out a short lead. Keith again put in a great three darts just at the right time to find him back at the board and faced with a dart for double top to take the the match into a final leg. Unfortunately for Keith the dart landed just outside the double, following which he could only watch as Brian closed off the match and the evening with a 2 - 0 victory and a 3 - 2 win for RBLM who lift the first B League cup of the season.
![]() Fixtures
Monday, September 12. ‘A’ and ‘B’ teams – Spiers Cup, (Teams 4, 4 singles, 2 doubles, 1 team. All 1 leg 601), Legion Club, 7.30 p.m.
Monday, September 19. A teams: Lynnfield Cricket Cup, 7.30pm Legion (Team of 4).
Tuesday, September 20. B teams: Foubister Cricket Cup, 7.30pm Masonic, (Team of 4).
Reserves can be used in all cup games. Posted on 08 September 2011 Williamsons sponsor leagues Posted on 06 September 2011
Williamsons Butchers have kindly agreed to sponsor the A and B leagues for the 2011/12 season. Many thanks for Ali Flett for his continued support once again. Before the leagues begin in the week starting September 26 there are still two weeks of cup fixtures to be played.
Next week, Sept 12, the Spiers Cup takes place. It is open to both A and B teams and will be played in the Legion with a 7.30pm start.
The cup is a chance for the B boys to take on the big guns of the A league. Who knows we could see some surprise results on the night.
Fixtures
Monday, September 12. ‘A’ and ‘B’ teams – Spiers Cup, (Teams 4, 4 singles, 2 doubles, 1 team. All 1 leg 601), Legion Club, 7.30 p.m.
Monday, September 19. A teams: Lynnfield Cricket Cup, 7.30pm Legion (Team of 4).
Tuesday, September 20. B teams: Foubister Cricket Cup, 7.30pm Masonic, (Team of 4).
Reserves can be used in all cup games. Posted on 06 September 2011 New season set to begin with cups Posted on 30 August 2011 The new season finally gets underway on Monday, September 5 with the Allied Hotels Cup for ‘A’ league teams. It’s for teams of three with one reserve player allowed. Names must be in by 7.30 p.m. and it’s in the Legion Club.
Then on Tuesday it’s the ‘B’ league’s players’ chance with the Ola Cup. It’s in the Masonic Club and is for teams of four with up to two reserves. Names by 7.30 p.m.
FIXTURES
Monday, September 5,
‘A’ teams – Allied Hotels Cup, Legion Club, 7.30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 6,
‘B’ teams – Ola Cup – Masonic Club, 7.30 p.m.
Monday, September 12,
‘A’ and ‘B’ teams – Spiers Cup, Legion Club, 7.30 p.m.
Monday, September 19,
A teams - Lynnfield Cup, Legion, 7.30pm.
Tuesday September 20,
B teams - Foubister Cup, Masonic Club, 7.30pm.
Leagues get underway the week of September 26.
Posted on 30 August 2011 Orkney Darts Classic Posted on 22 August 2011
It was called the Orkney Darts Classic and it was a classic – an all day classic, as eight top professionals visited the county for the first time, and waiting for them were eight of Orkney’s top players. It must be said that not one of the players let the county down. The only local player to make it to the quarter-finals was Kevin Gray, who was well in control of his game with ex-world champion Andy Fordham, when Andy had to retire as he wasn’t feeling well. That was the only winning success for the locals, but some very good games from Stevie Linklater, who took three games off Co Stompe, and Jim McDill, who also won three games, and it was off the world champion, Adrian Lewis. But every local player can hold his head up high. Kevin found the world champion too hot to handle in the quarter-finals and went down 5-0. By finals time, it was the world champion, against the crowd’s favourite Simon Whitlock, and the Aussie never let the champion settle, as good finishing took him to a 6-2 result, to become the first Orkney Darts Classic Champion. There were ninety games played, and 27 180s scored, with Adrian top scorer with nine. Stevie was the only Orkney 180 scorer, but what a super day. Secretary Jim Scollie was asked up on stage to be presented by Simon Whitlock and and league president Craig Taylor, a photo of all the players, signed by the pros. Jim's wife, Ruby, got a lovely bunch of flowers. It’s back to the local darts now, as the K-DDL held their AGM last week. Twenty-one teams was the final count. It’s 11 in the ‘A’ league and 10 in the ‘B’ league. The only changes in the committee is Davy Henderson who has taken over as treasurer, and Alan Brown is on, as the ninth person, so it’s back to full strength. The league will get underway on Monday, September 5, with cup games. See lists on notice boards. There’s no change in entry fees for league and cup games and, hopefully, all team fees will be paid on time, which is within four weeks of getting underway. Fees can be paid to the secretary or treasurer. It’s also the 45th year of the league, and Jim Scollie has been on the committee all that time – it’s his 44th year as secretary. RESULTS First round: Kevin Gray v Andy Fordham – Andy retired; Jim McDill 3, Adrian Lewis 5; Mike Bain 0, Robert Thornton 5; Stevie Linklater 3, Co Stompe 5; Jim Flett 0, Mark Webster 5; Brian Moar 1, John Henderson 5; Ivan Leslie 2, Aaron Monk 5; Keith Chalmers 1, Simon Whitlock 5. Quarter-finals: Kevin Gray 0, Adrian Lewis 5; Robert Thornton 5, Co Stompe 2; Mark Webster 5, John Henderson 2; Aaron Monk 0, Simon Whitlock 5. Semi-finals: Adrian Lewis 5, Robert Thornton 3; Mark Webster 2, Simon Whitlock 5. Final: Adrian Lewis 2, Simon Whitlock 6. Posted on 22 August 2011 Last chance to enter darts teams Posted on 17 August 2011 All the one-day shows are over, so it’s time now to concentrate on the show that lasts until April, 2012 – that’s the new season of the Kirkwall District Darts League. The AGM takes place in the Legion Club, at 8 p.m. this Thursday, August 18th. A good turn-out is hoped for, and all team captains are requested to attend. At present, 20 registration books are out, but not all have been returned to the secretary. 8 p.m. on AGM night is the deadline.
Four of last year’s teams have failed to re-register. They are Fanooks, RBL2, Sands and Sands 2. However there’s a return for RBLM and Shapinsay, so it looks as if it will be two leagues of ten team, but this will be sorted out at the AGM. There is also still time to put your name forward for committee duties.
Only a few days to go now until the big one – the Orkney Darts Classic, due to be held at Picky, on Saturday, where eight of Orkney’s top players put their skills on the line, or oche, against eight of the top professionals.
There’s also a big raffle, on behalf of the K-DDL. Tickets will be on sale on the day. Posted on 17 August 2011 Darts teams require to register Posted on 08 August 2011 Time is just about up for entries into the new 2011-12 season of the Kirkwall District Darts League. Sunday, August 14, is the date for registration books to be returned to the secretary, with at least four players signed up. At present, 17 books are out, but only three have been returned. Books are still available from the secretary. Five of last year’s teams have still to register, but I believe two of those teams are not entering. The AGM is on Thursday, August 18, in the Legion Club, at 8 p.m. Also, players are needed for committee duties. Names to the secretary, Jim Scollie Tel: 875740. Posted on 08 August 2011 Draw made to play the professionals Posted on 04 August 2011
Posted on 04 August 2011 Time to get teams entered Posted on 02 August 2011 Time is running out fast for teams wanting to enter for the new season of the Kirkwall and District Darts League.
Registration books must be returned to the secretary, completed with at least four names by August 14.
The AGM, is on Thursday, August 18, in the Royal British Legion Club, at 8 p.m.
A good turnout is hoped for, and all team captains are requested to attend. Players are also needed to stand for committee duties during the season. Names to the secretary by August 14.
Two days after the AGM, it is the big one, out at the Pickaquoy Centre, for the Orkney Darts Classic, where eight of Orkney’s top players take on eight of the top professionals in the afternoon, with the winners into the finals, at night time.
The K-DDL will be holding a raffle at the Classic. Raffle tickets are on sale from the secretary and tickets for the event are on sale from Grooves.
Back to the registration for the leagues, books are available from the secretary.
Only 15 teams have entered so far, which leaves seven of last year’s teams still to show interest, and no sign of any new teams coming in, but there is still time left. Remember only four players are needed to form a team. Posted on 02 August 2011 Time for qualifers to get their shirts Posted on 15 June 2011 B&L Builders are sponsoring and supplying the shirts for the 8 qualifers for the Orkney Darts Classic. Could the players please go to John Kemps in Kirkwall for shirt fittings and also get in touch with Neil Stevenson at Grooves and tell him their choice of walk on music for the big day. Thanks to Bob Budge for the support. Posted on 15 June 2011 Jim and Keith qualify Posted on 11 June 2011 44 darts players all keen to gain the final two places to play the pro's in the Orkney Darts Classic entered the final qualification event which took place in the Stromness Golf Club on Friday night. With six players already through and players keen to earn their way on to play on the big stage there were a lot of nerves in many of the matches. Players from around Orkney took part in the competition including some Orkney players who travelled home from south to be at the event. There was only one lady player, Linda Ratter, who was delighted to get into the second round by beating Ross Donaldson. The two semi-finals saw Brian Stevenson take on Jim McDill while on the other board Iain Wilkie played Keith Chalmers, but it was Jim and Keith who had the edge on the night, Keith beating Iain 3-1 and Jim winning by the same score. The two west players won their way through to the final and therefore earned a place in the top eight players who will take on the professionals on the big stage at Pickaquoy on August 20. In the actual final Jim beat Keith 3-0. There were 180's from Stuart Patterson and Keith Chalmers. High finishes included a 130 by Mal Reid and a 114 by Bruce Moar. Posted on 11 June 2011 Final qualifer on Friday Posted on 07 June 2011 A very poor turnout of only 33 players entered for the third and second last of the qualifying rounds to find players to take the stage at Pickaquoy on August 20 to face the professionals. If the 13 non-registered players including two ladies are deducted, only a sixth of the Kirkwall registered players took part, but it didn't detract from the quality of play as there were some terrific games, especially in The later stages. By quarter-final time, it was six home-based players and two West Mainland players who toed the oche, but only one made it into the semi-final. It was Keith Chalmers who went down 3-0 to Ivan Leslie. In the other semi-final, James Flett played very good darts to beat Willie Bremner 3-1. The final was a bit of an anti-climax, as both players, with nothing to play for, struggled to find any form, but Ivan came back from behind twice to win 3-2 and they will both join the other four qualifiers. There were 180s from Ross Donaldson, Leigh Shearer, Alan Gray, Keith Brumpton, Craig Taylor, Keith Chalmers and two from Ivan Leslie. There were high finishes of 103 from Kevin Critchlow, 114 from Ivan Leslie, 130 from Dennis Watt and a 145 from Bruce Moar. It is now on to last chance saloon on Friday, in the Stromness Golf Club. Names to be in by 7.30pm. Will there be a West Mainland qualifier, or will the Kirkwall players invade Stromness? Only time will tell. A service bus leaves Kirkwall Travel Centre at 6.35pm, and earlier at 5.45pm, or telephone your entry in before 7.30pm. Remember, this is your last chance. Posted on 07 June 2011 Ivan and James qualify Posted on 05 June 2011 Ivan Leslie and James Flett qualified to play the pro's in the third qualification event for the Orkney Darts Classic which held in the Masonic in Kirkwall on Saturday, June 4th. Posted on 05 June 2011 Tickets on sale Saturday morning Posted on 03 June 2011 All the tables have now sold out for the Orkney Darts Classic as well as over a hundred of the tiered seats. So if you have not got your tickets, better get them fast! On sale from Grooves, Kirkwall.
Posted on 03 June 2011 Kevin and Mike qualify Posted on 31 May 2011 Another great entry of 43 players made their way out to the Commodore for the second round of the Qualifying Open Singles. Some of the top players were missing as they were on their way to Fraserburgh for the RBL Scottish Finals.
But, by semi-final time, it was well kent faces who took to the oche, withKevin Gray beating Ian Linklater 3-1 and in the other one, Mike Bain playedvery well to take out Martin Peace 3-0, as Martin had been on fire allnight, taking out the singles champion Paul on the way to the semi-final,but ran out of steam.In the final, Kevin ran out a 3-0 winner and both Kevin and Mike will join
What a result in Fraserburgh, where the Legion teem of Stevie Linklater, Robbie Stanger, Bruce Moar and Alan Gray who are the Northern Area RBL champions were playing in the RBL Scottish Championships, winning the team event. Stevie is now the RBL Scottish Singles Champion and it was nearly a hat-trick, as Robbie and Bruce lost in the final of the doubles. It is the second time that the Kirkwall Royal British Legion team has won the team cup, but it is the first singles title for a member of the Kirkwall team and it is 22 years since the doubles was won. So, well done everyone. Posted on 31 May 2011 Second qualifer to play the pro's on Friday Posted on 23 May 2011 A great turnout of 40 players entered for the first of the four qualifying opens to find eight players to play the top professionals when they visit in August. Eleven non-registered players entered, including two ladies. Players from the West Mainland, South Ronaldsay and three from Westray all took part, although none of them figured in the later stages.
Posted on 23 May 2011 Brian and Stevie will play the pro's. Posted on 21 May 2011 Brian Moar and Stevie Linklater were the top two players in the Legion on Friday night after the first qualification event to play the professionals in the Orkney Darts Classic. They will now take on the pro's on the big stage in August. Next week's competition takes place in the Commodore. (Tel:781 788) Names by 7.30pm. Posted on 21 May 2011 Priority tables sell out for Orkney Darts Classic Posted on 19 May 2011 The priority tables for the Orkney Darts Classic have sold out within a few hours of going on sale today, Thursday. £45 unreserved tiered seating and £55 reserved table tickets go on sale from Grooves Saturday 4th June 9.00am. These tickets can be sold to individuals and entire tables do not require to be booked at once. It is not possible to book these in advance of this date. Event open to over 14s (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult). Contact Neil Stevenson at neil@groovesrecords.co.uk or 01856 872239 for further details. The first of the qualifers to have a chance to play the professionals takes place on Friday in the Kirkwall Legion. Names in by 7.30pm. Posted on 19 May 2011 |
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