Paphos Darts Association

Mick Saggs has once again confirmed his status as one of the best darts players in Cyprus by qualifying for the National team for the second year running. The First & Last owner & player produced some great darts to win the 4 matches needed to see him through after narrowly not having to play a 3-way playoff due to Ian Oates winning the last game of the day. Ian Oates failed to qualify after not finding any form on the day. The Ladies team in Cyprus is still dominated by the Paphos Ladies Amanda Sanderson & Lorraine McCormack. Amanda was unbeaten on the day with Lorraine only losing to Amanda. The two ladies will make up the Cyprus National Ladies Team. The Mens Cyprus National Team for 2010 are: Demetris Georgiou (ALDDA), Loucas Themistocleous (ALDDA), Marios Demetriou (NDA) and Mick Saggs (PDA). We would like to congratulate our Paphos players that made it to the national teams & commiserate with the players that didn't. Our best wishes go to the Cyprus team for the Mediterranean Cup in Gibraltar from the 19th - 23rd of May.

The results have been added for week 6 & the stats and league table updated. Cockatoos Spartans continued their good run of form with another win over The First & Last. The Mesogi Arms reversed the result from their first meeting against Alexs Bar. The Cockatoos Olympians Beat the Cockatoos Athenians in a close game. 180s this week by Andreas Antoniou he managed 2 on Friday evening. 100% (5 wins out of 5 games) this week for Andreas Antoniou (Cockatoos Spartans), Paul Deacon, (Mesogi Arms) and Zinos Christodolou (Cockatoos Olympians). There were no high out-shots this week.

This years Cyprus International Open will be played over the weekend of the 17th and 18th of April at the Cyprus State Fairgrounds in Nicosia. With over €3340 in the prize pool for the 3 events it should attract large fields. Details and Program for the event can be found by following the links. Entries for all competitions over the weekend must be in by the 14th of April.

Once again it was back to the Lodge Pub in Larnaca for the second round matches of the national team trials. Mick Saggs was placed in the 'group of death' with current & past international players. Mick, the current Cyprus number 1 was in no mood to relinquish his place in the national team & got off to the best possible start winning 4 of his first 5 matches. His wins included a comprehensive victory over a current international player, Demitris Georgiou. Ian Oates, although in a slightly easier group struggled to find his form (polite way of putting it!) & was extremely lucky to be involved in a 3-way play-off for the 2 remaining places up for grabs after Christos Christou & Roger Bloxham had already qualified. Chris was in impressive form for the day winning 7 matches out of 7. Ian managed (scraped more like!) to win both his matches in the playoff & thus progressed to the last stage of the competition. The last 8 players are: Christos Christou (ALDDA), Demetris Georgiou (ALDDA), Loucas Themistocleous (ALDDA), Roger Bloxham (ALDDA), Marios Demetriou (NDA), Alin Patru (NDA), Mick Saggs (PDA) and Ian Oates (PDA). The national team will be selected from the results of the next round. The Lodge Pub is on the beach front on the Dhekelia Road in Larnaca.

The Details, Rules, Singles Registration & Doubles Registration forms are available by using the links. Ian Has copies of the registration forms & will distribute to the pubs. Registration closes on the 25th of March at 6 p.m.

The results are as follows:
Doubles - There were early first round exits for Lee Sanderson & Peter Roblin and Costas Constantinides & Andros Sofocleous in the mens doubles as well as Karen Matthews & Wendy Oates in the ladies. Peter Philpott & Sid File and Lambros Markidis & Panios Avraam were all defeated in the second round (board finals). The winners of the mens doubles were Andreas Laos & Steve Claxton.
Singles - There were first round exits for Sid File, Panicos Avraam, Allen Matthews in the mens & Karen Matthews in the ladies. Peter Philpot got to the last 32 stage & there were losing board final positions (last 16) for Lee Sanderson, Peter Roblin and Lambros Makridis. Steve Claxton reached the quarter-final stage before getting beaten by the eventual losing finalist. The ladies title was taken once again by Amanda Sanderson who dominated all her matches including the final.

The whole weekend was a resounding success with some great darts in an exceptional, even if very expensive, venue. There is a short highlights video that includes the final legs in the Mens Doubles final & the Ladies Singles final below. Please be aware that if you are easily offended by scenes of drunken people dancing around with a cup full of Steve's special "cocktail", please do not watch this video!

The Alex Bar (13) beat Cockatoos Athenians (1) & the Cockatoos Spartans (13) Beat the Cockatoos Olympians (8). They will now both play each other in the semi-final. The other semi-final will be between The First & Last & The Mesgoi Arms.

The proposed promotional evening scheduled to be held on the 5th of March has now been cancelled. The promoters, Leon Beer, Would like to visit as many pubs in our league as possible on that evening. Because of this reversal, the fixtures will be as originally published at the start of the season with the exception that the home fixture for the Spartans against the First & Last will now be played at the First & Last instead of Cockatoos. The Knock-out competition dates remain the same as originally published. Apologies for the slight inconvenience.

Congratulations go to Mick Saggs & Ian Oates who have progressed to the last 16 stage of the trials. Following 2 last minute no shows by Kevin Ward & Vangelis Hadjistefanou, the Paphos team only had 6 players but acquitted themselves well during the day. Andreas Antoniou & Mike Mondeo, playing on possibly the toughest board of the day were unlucky not to finish in the qualifying Positions. Ian & Mick Qualified on the same board after both players dropped 2 matches each. Willem Oostram had the worst possible start losing his first 3 matches but came back well to finish the day with a couple of wins. The final player from Paphos was Zinos Christodolou who was unfortunate to lose in a play-off on his board. This was a great achievement for the Cockatoos Olympians player who hasn't been playing darts for very long. Mick & Ian will be playing in the next round, again at the Lodge Pub on the 28th of February. Photographs are available from here.

The results have been added for week 5 & the stats and league table updated. After their defeat at the hands of the Cockatoos Spartans, The First & Last have now slipped into third position. Top spot is now occupied by Alexs Bar but only by 1 point over the Spartans. 180s this week by Ian Butler, Mick Saggs & Willem Oostram, all for the First & Last. 100% (5 wins out of 5 games) this week for Ian Oates (Cockatoos Spartans), Steve Claxton, (Alex Bar) and George Georgiou(Cockatoos Olympians). There were no high out-shots this week.

On the evening of the 5^th of March 2010 the Association will be holding a special evening with our sponsors, Leon Beer & in the company of the President of the Cyprus Darts Federation, Michael Savvides.

The evening will be attended by the Leon promotional team who will be handing out complimentary promotional products as well as a quantity of free beer for our thirsty players. We shall hold a darts competition on the evening as well as a raffle to raise some funds for the Association. The cost of drinks will be, as always, some of the cheapest in Paphos & we shall be providing a free buffet for the evening.

It is really important that we present our Association to our main sponsors in the best possible way so a good turn-out by as many players as possible is required.

This unscheduled evening will obviously affect the league fixtures & knockout fixtures. Please see the new fixture list which has been adjusted to allow for what should be a great evening to take place. Could all the captains please print copies of the league & knockout fixtures & distribute to their players.

If you have any queries about the evening please contact Tony or Ian on the usual telephone numbers.

The results have been added for week 4 & the stats and league table updated. The First & Last have moved into first position with a narrow 1 point lead over Alex Bar. 180s this week by Andreas Antoniou for the Cockatoos Spartans, Mike Mondeo for the first & Last and 3 for the Alex Bar players Allen Matthews, Amanda Sanderson & Steve Claxton. The only high out-shot of the week was a 106 by Steve Claxton for Alex Bar although Kevin Ward for Cockatoos Athenians could not have got closer with a 99 finish. 100% (5 wins out of 5 games) this week for Steve Claxton, Amanda Sanderson (both Alex Bar) and Paul Deacon (Mesogi Arms). Steve Claxton's evening also included a 13 dart leg.

Important Announcement from the Executive Committee of the Cyprus Darts Federation

Due to recent events and the formation and actions of the newly formed Pancyprian Darts Federation, the following statement has been issued by the Executive Committee of the Cyprus Darts Federation.

There have been many issues over the past year which have caused the Committee to make this decision to distance itself from the Pancyprian Darts Federation.

The Paphos Darts Association committee would like to reiterate its full support for the President and the Executive Committee of the Cyprus Darts Federation.

Last night saw the Paphos round-robin eliminator to select the 8 men to go to the Cyprus National Trials. The standard of darts was very good with six 180s hit & a 128 out shot being the highlights. After some very good & close matches, the final 8 players going through to the first trial in Larnaca on the 21st of February are: Andreas Antoniou, Ian Oates, Kevin Ward, Mick Saggs, Mike Mondeo, Vangelis Hadjistefanou, Willem Oostram & Zinos Christodolou. Many thanks go to Wendy Oates for running last nights event & to Lambros for, as ever, providing us with the best darts facilities on the island.

The ladies going to the Cyprus National Trials which are on the 7th of March are: Amanda Sanderson, Karen Matthews, Lorraine McCormack & Wendy Oates.

All the trials will be held at the Lodge Pub on the Dekhelia Road in Larnaca & the committee would like to wish all our players the very best of luck.

The first Cockatoos open held on the 7th of February was well attended by over 30 players from all over the island. The eventual winner was Sotiris Flokkas from Famagusta who beat Nectarios Motis, also from Famagusta, in the final to collect the €400 first prize & a trophy. As runner up, Motis collected €200 and a trophy. 3rd was Louis Mouzourides, again from Famagusta, winning €100 and a trophy and 4th was Ermos Korradou from Limassol who received €50 and a trophy. Organiser of the event and manager at Cockatoos, Lambros Markidis was pleased with the way the day went commenting that he had had some very good comments from the players including a comment that it had been the best run tournament they had ever played in Cyprus. Lambros is planning to organise more tournaments following the success of the first one and believes now that people know how the event was run, they know the money is as advertised and guaranteed and he believes the next one will be even better. Please check back regularly for more updates.

The results have now been added for week 3 & the stats and league table updated. Cockatoos Spartans have taken over 1st position followed by First & Last. Only one 180 this week by Costas Constantinides for the Cockatoos Olympians. We waited three weeks for a high finish & then we get four at once. 100 From Evros Efraim (Spartans), 109 & 114 From Will Kneale (Spartans again) & staring defeat in the face against Willem Oostram, Steve Claxton (Alexs Bar) hit a very commendable (if desperate!) 144. 100% (5 wins out of 5 games) this week for Ian Oates, Will Kneale (Spartans), Paul Deacon & Russel Adey (Mesogi Arms). Dave Harris (First & Last) was also 100% for this Fridays match but only played 4 games.

The results have now been added for week 2 & the stats updated. 180s this week by Lional Grancourt & Lorraine McCormack. 100% (5 wins out of 5 games) this week for Steve Rose, Steve Claxton, Andreas Antoniou & Will Kneale.

Paphos will be sending 8 Men & 4 Ladies to the first round of the national trials this year.

We shall be holding our own trial for league players wishing to take part in the national trials on 11/02/2010 at Cockatoos. The pub will be open from 5pm & the darts will start at 7pm sharp. It will be a round-robin competition to determine the players that will go to the trials.

Could the team captains please email a list of players that are interested in playing at Cockatoos to the association no later than 04/02/2010 so the order of play can be arranged.

All players taking part in the national trials must be prepared to travel abroad to take part in the Mediterranean Cup if they are successful in getting in the national team. The Med Cup is being held in Gibraltar this year.

We would like to continue the success of last year when we had 4 Paphos players representing Cyprus. All the players involved, Amanda Sanderson, Lorraine McCormack, Mick Saggs & Tiny Croxford all thought the whole experience was great.

Notice has been given by the C.D.F. Executive Committee that it is absolutely unacceptable for members of the P.D.A. for enter into any competitions run by the newly formed darts federation in Cyprus. The new federation refuses to accept or support the C.D.F. as the primary darts federation in Cyprus & therfore have chosen to operate outside the World Darts Federation. Players from the associations within the C.D.F. shall not play in any of the open tournaments organised outside the umbrella of the C.D.F. by the new federation.
Cyprus Darts Federation Executive Committee

Cyprus Darts Federation Events for 2010
Date	Event Details	Venue
21/02/2010	1st Mens National Team Trials	Lodge Pub, Dekhelia Road, Larnaca
28/02/2010	2nd Mens National Team Trials	Lodge Pub, Dekhelia Road, Larnaca
07/03/2010	3rd Mens National Team Trials	Lodge Pub, Dekhelia Road, Larnaca
07/03/2010	Ladies National Team Trials	Lodge Pub, Dekhelia Road, Larnaca
21/03/2010	Champions League Cup 2009	Step-in Pub, Yermasoyia, Limassol
27-28/03/2010	Amathusia Open	Limassol T.B.A
11/04/2010	Cup Winners 2009	Corner Pub, Nicosia
17-18/04/2010	Cyprus International Open 2010	Nicosia T.B.A.
18-22/05/2010	Mediterranean Cup	Gibraltar
23/05/2010	Gibraltar Open	Gibraltar
12/06/2010	Gala Awards Dinner for 2009	T.B.A.
16-18/11/2010	Malta Open	Malta

Telephone Numbers:
Nick - The Lodge Pub - 99163653
Adam - The Step-in Pub - 99488449
Dinos - The Corner Pub - 99613287

The results have now been added for week 1 & the stats updated. 180s this week by Paul Deacon, Steve Claxton & Ian Oates. 100% (5 wins out of 5 games) this week for Ian Butler, Steve Rose & Paul Deacon.

The team knockout draw was made by Amanda Sanderson & Tony Newbon on the evening of 22nd of January at Alexs Pub in Peyia producing preliminary round matches of Olympians Vs Spartans & Athenians Vs Alex Bar. The winners of the preliminary matches will play each other in the semi-final with the other semi-final being between The First & Last & the Mesogi Arms. The usual rules apply to knockout nights.

Just so you know who has won what!! There is a new section added on the Roll of Honour page detailing the personal achievements of our association players. If something is incorrect or there is something missing please let us know so we can make the list accurate & complete

Finally the 2010 season will start on 22nd of January. The committee would like to wish all our players good darts for the coming season. The site has been updated to show the latest fixtures.

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