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On behalf of the board of Directors and members I am sad to report that former International Player Danny Inglis has sadly passed away after a short illness. Danny represented his country on 25 Occasions, winning 12. Danny was a well respected player at all levels from local leagues to international level.

I would like to pass on our condolences to Danny's Family

Cliff Murray

The 4th of November saw the Scottish Tour of 2023 conclude as Finals Day was played out. Adverse weather saw the Finals postponed but 32 players attended the Ciswo in Glenrothes to battle it out for the titles. 24 men, split into four groups of six and eight ladies, split into two groups of four.

Scottish Darts Association - WDF Darts World Cup 2023 Report

Event Overview

The Scottish Darts Association proudly represented Scotland at the WDF Darts World Cup, held in Esbjerg, Denmark, from September 26th to September 30th, 2023. The event featured fierce competition from darts players around the world, and the Scottish team displayed remarkable talent and determination throughout the tournament.

Men's Team Event

The Scottish Men's team, comprised of Davie Kirwan, Danny Trueman, Scott Robertson, and Jamie Bain, delivered an outstanding performance in the Men's Team Event. They showcased exceptional teamwork and skill, ultimately finishing 3rd overall, a significant achievement.

Mens Pairs

In the Men's Pairs event, Davie Kirwan and Danny Trueman demonstrated remarkable synergy, finishing as runners-up. Their impressive partnership and darts prowess propelled them to the finals, earning recognition and respect from their competitors.

Scott Robertson and Jamie Bain also showcased their talent, reaching the last 64 in the Men's Pairs event, further contributing to Scotland's success.

Men's Singles

The Men's Singles event saw Jamie Bain and Davie Kirwan advance to the last 16. Their individual skills and determination shone brightly, solidifying their positions as formidable competitors on the international darts stage.

Ladies Team Event

The Ladies Scottish team, consisting of Lorraine Hyde, Steph Gilmour, Susanna McGimpsey, and Emily Davidson, faced formidable opposition in the Ladies Team Event. They gave their best efforts and secured a 13th place finish, reflecting their commitment to representing Scotland with pride.

Ladies Pairs

In the Ladies Pairs event, Lorraine Hyde and Steph Gilmour advanced to the last 32, while Susanna McGimpsey and Emily Davidson reached the last 64. These achievements showcase the talent and determination of the Scottish ladies in a highly competitive field.

Ladies Singles

Lorraine Hyde and Susanna McGimpsey competed in the Ladies Singles event, reaching the last 128. Their dedication to the sport and tenacity on the dartboard are commendable, and their participation added to the Scottish team's overall performance.

Youth Competition

Scotland's Youth team finished 5th overall, highlighting the emerging talent in Scottish darts.

Sophie McKinlay's impressive run led her to the Quarter Finals in the Girls Singles event, where she showcased her potential as a rising star in the sport.

Scott Smith made it to the last 16 in the Boys Singles, demonstrating his skill and composure under pressure.

In the Youth Mixed Pairs event, Scott Smith and Sophie McKinlay advanced to the last 16, displaying their versatility and teamwork in a competitive environment.

Conclusion

The Scottish Darts Association's performance at the WDF Darts World Cup 2023 was marked by achievements, teamwork, and individual brilliance. The Men's Team's 3rd-place finish, the success of Davie Kirwan and Danny Trueman in the Men's Pairs, and Jamie Bain and Davie Kirwan's strong showing in the Men's Singles were notable highlights. The Ladies and Youth teams also demonstrated their commitment and potential, contributing to a memorable tournament for Scottish darts. We look forward to continued success and growth in the world of darts, with confidence in our talented players and teams.

The 2023 WDF World Cup takes place from Tuesday 26th September to Saturday 30th September in Esbjerg Denmark. You can view schedules, draws and results by using the links below.

Live Streaming

Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3 - Day 4 Morning - Day 4 Afternoon - Day 5 Morning

Men's & Ladies

Match Centre  - Men's & Ladies Singles & Pairs Draws

Boys & Girls

Match Centre - Boys & Girls Singles & Pairs Draws

 

 

Men's Team
Scott Robertson Jamie Bain Danny Trueman Davie Kirwan
 
Ladies Team
Lorraine Hyde Susanna McGimpsey Steph Gilmour Emily Davidson
 
Youth Boys Team Youth Girls Team
Scott Smith Kyle Davidson Sophie McKinlay Holly Frew

 

On behalf of the Board of Directors and members, I am sad to report that our former financial director Iain Tweedie has sadly passed away after a short Illness. Iain was a truly genuine person, he was also an integral part of the Scottish Darts Association until his retrial, but even then Iain was always on hand to offer advice to others, one of the unsung heroes of our Organisation.
We send our sincere condolences to Marlyn, family and friends.

Cliff Murray

Online entry for the 2023 British Open and British Classic at the Spa Bridlington is now open. Entries can be made through our partner DartConnect on their RegConnect service by using the button below.

For full tournament information visit Tri Nations Darts

On behalf of Scottish Darts, we would like to send our condolences to Tia and the family and friends of our Scottish Director Jim MacNeil who sadly passed away earlier today.

Jim was ever popular with everyone in darts, nothing was too much trouble for him, he put his heart and soul into promoting Highland and Scotland, a very lovely and genuine man, who will be missed by all in our sport, who had the honour of sharing time with him.

The 2023 WDF Six Nations Cup 2023 takes place from 16th - 18th June hosted by The Northern Ireland Darts Organisation at The Nortel Social Club, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland.
 
Live Streaming
 
Tournament Information

The 2023 British Internationals gets underway on Friday 21st April at the Golden Palm Resort Skegness and runs through until Sunday 23rd of April.

British Internationals Teams

England - Scotland - Wales

Schedules / Daws

2023 Schedule

Match Draws

Live Stream

2023 Britsh Internationals Live Stream

Results

Sunday

Watch NowFull Stats and Results - Standings - Match Draws

Men

10:00 Wales 4 V 8 Scotland - Match Stats

16:00 England 8 V 4 Wales - Match Stats

Ladies

14:00 Wales 0 V 6 England - Match Stats

Saturday

Watch Now - Full Stats and Results - Standings - Match Draws

Girls

10:00 Wales 0 V 2 England - Match Stats
12:00 Scotland 1 V 1 Wales - Match Stats

Boys

10:40 Scotland 1 V 3 England - Match Stats

Ladies

12:40 Scotland 3 V 3 Wales - Match Stats

Men

14:00 Scotland 4 V 8 England - Match Stats

Friday

Watch Now - Full Stats and Results - Standings - Match Draws

Ladies

England 5 V 1 Scotland - Match Stats

Boys

Wales 4 V 0 Scotland - Match Stats
England 3 V 1 Wales - Match Stats

Girls

England 1 V 1 Scotland - Match Stats

Scottish Mens and Ladies Tour 2023

The third event in the Scottish Mens and Ladies Tour was held in Aberdeen at the Dee Swimming Club attracting 110 competitors in the two championships.  This year the event doubled up as the SDA Masters Championship which had been in abeyance for the last three seasons due to Covid 19 restrictions.

                                                            

little bit of history was created in the men’s event as East Stirlingshire’s Gary Stone whitewashed Jamie Curran from Ayrshire, 6-0 in the final.  This was Gary’s fourth championship win following triumphs in 2012, 2013 and 2018, making him the most successful male player in Masters history. Gary gained his spot in the final with a 6-5 victory over Tay Valley’s Glen Parsons while his opponent in the final defeated Jamie Bain, from Grampian, 6-4, in their last four match.

Making up the last eight were Derek Maclean (Highland), Danny Trueman (Grampian), Dean Carr (Fife) and John Imrie. 

You could be forgiven for experiencing deja vu in the ladies event as the two players reaching the final were doing so for the third time this season. In a repeat of the first and second Tour events Ayrshire’s Lorraine Hyde took on Chloe O’Brien from Angus.

                                                         

Lorraine took her third consecutive title, adding the Masters to the SDA Singles title won previously and taking her into a very exclusive club of players who have won both major Scottish titles in the same season. 

Lorraine’s 5-0 win in the final followed a 4-0 victory in the semi-final over Andrea Carr from Fife while Chloe defeated Hollie Ridgers from Highland 4-1 in their last four match. 

In the last eight were Marian Ogg (Moray), Jordan Mcnally (Renfrewshire), Susanna McGimpsey (Greater Glasgow) and Julie Ward (Ayrshire). 

The Ranking Table after three events has Mark Barilli leading with 9 points, John Imrie (8) second and four players on 7 points, Colin Miller, Paul Anderson, William Kirkwood and Glen Parsons. 

In the Ladies event, as expected, Lorraine Hyde, with 100% record, leads on 16 points followed by Chloe O’Brien (12) and Emily Davidson (5) 

The fourth event in the Tour will take place on the 15th April at Bannockburn.

The Darts Corner Scottish County Darts Championship reached its third weekend with three matches in the North Division and two in the South. 

Grampian 15 v 9 Highland (12-4) (3-5) 

The defending North champions, Grampian, took apart a good Highland men’s side, winning the first nine matches without reply and finally ending with a 12-4 scoreline. 

Notching the top set of the match was Grampian’s Scott Robertson, who’s 98.47 average was also the best in Scotland over the weekend’s play.  Highland player Michael Maclean, drawn last on the day, took Highland’s best set with a 79.73 average. 

Highland’s ladies however leapfrog Grampian to take the lead in the table after defeating the home side 5-3.  This is the first match Grampian ladies have lost since the mens and ladies teams were merged a couple of seasons ago. 

Hollie Ridgers took the top set award for Highland with a 56.48 average whilst tops for Grampian was Wendy Mathers with 50.02. 

Courtney McBain from Highland now tops the checkout table in the ladies league after an impressive 155 three dart finish this week. 

Tay Valley 14 v 10 Moray (8-8) (6-2) 

In a very evenly matched game the mens sides drew 8-8 with 3-3 in the first half and 5-5 in the second.  Best set here came from Glen Parsons from Tay Valley with 87.13 whilst Chris Wood had a 72.83 average for Moray. 

The home side took the overall win after their ladies side edged out Moray by six legs to two. Chantelle Jolly had a 52.61 average for Tay Valley which was just ahead of the 46.04 from Gill Sharp from Moray. 

Fife 16 v 8 Angus (10-6) (6-2) 

Fife were the only county to win both their ladies and mens matches this weekend, taking the mens match 10-6 and the ladies, 6-2. 

In the mens match Fife’s Paddy Reilly was their top player with an 84.68 average which included two 120 checkouts and a maximum.  Top for Angus, and best on the day, was Scott Winder with an 87.13 average. 

Fife’s Steph Gilmour celebrated her selection for the British Internationals with a 3-0 set win and an average of 61.77 which was the top ladies set in Scotland this weekend. Angus player Jackie Dempster was their top performer with a 50.10 average. 

Brendyn Donnelly from the home side had the top checkout of the County weekend with 160. 

East Stirlingshire 15 v 9 Ayrshire (11-5) (4-4) 

East Stirlingshire closed the gap at the top of the mens table with an 11-5 victory over Ayrshire and now sit second equal with Greater Glasgow, just two points adrift of Renfrewshire. 

East Stirling’s Gary Stone had the top average with a 92.40, only two players breaking the 90 barrier this week, while a 75.61 average gave Andrew Broll the best set for Ayrshire. 

Despite only having seven players Ayrshire battled out a 4-4 draw in the ladies match.  East Stirling’s Tammy Jo Grafton notched the top set with a 56.45 average while best for East Stirling was Stefani Errington-Dodds with 39.58. 

Greater Glasgow 11 v 13 Renfrewshire (8-8) (3-5) 

The mens match went the same as the other match in the South with both teams taking a share of each half of the draw to end up 8-8. 

In the best match in the South section this weekend new International cap David Kirwan from Renfrewshire notched the top set average of 96.97 with Owen McNiven, 90.86, from Greater Glasgow not far behind. 

The ladies match went 5-3 in favour of the visitors giving them the overall result in the match. 

The best ladies match came from Scotland’s captain Susanna McGimpsey from Greater Glasgow with a 61.73 average.  Leading the way for Renfrewshire was Cody Hepburn with 60.12. 

In the North, Grampian lead the mens well clear of Angus and Highland are tops in the ladies, one point ahead of defending champions Grampian. 

Whilst in the South, Renfrewshire top both tables just ahead of Greater Glasgow and East Stirlingshire in the mens and two points clear of Ayrshire in the ladies.