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Home > 2008 Report
The Darts Fly at the Eudunda Invitational Tournament Last Weekend
Eudunda was the venue for a sea of red Polo and T Shirts covering over
120 bodies which included 70 Plus Players both men and women, the
organizers, Sponsors and the volunteers in the bar and kitchen creating
an atmosphere of belonging and excitement.
In
the absence of the previous two years winner Rod Modra who apologized
for non attendance due to national playing commitments in Queensland
Eudunda was blessed with an exceptional representation of the
After knocking out players of this calibre and advancing to the grand
Final, Ian still did not have it his own way due to the bold darts
thrown early by Darren Parfitt from the Southern Darts League. Darren
led early with 5 games to 2 and looking as though he would overthrow his
much more celebrated opponent but succumb to the pressure in the last
few games giving Ian this year’s title 6 games to 5. The best placed
local was young Terry Baker who was very proud to accept his trophy and
most of all enjoyed the experience of playing against such high quality
players.
Congratulations must go to the guys who patiently waited for the ladies
final to be played first where the Jo Vardy Trophy along with the
Eudunda Invitational Ladies Tournament trophy was eventually won by
Margie Tonkin who had a hard fought game against an admiral opponent in
Cathy Howarth who did not disgrace herself against her more experienced
opposition. Both Ladies played the game in the right spirit and gave a
good account of the standard of darts which is played currently by the
women. Thanks must go to Darcy Mobbs who solely sponsored the purse for
the ladies which was much appreciated.
The best placed Local in this event was Jackie Baker who along
with her son was not only proud of her achievements but was elated to
think that Eudunda has the ability to run one of the best darts
competitions in the State.
On
the Saturday the competition was fierce and fun where players teamed up
in a round robin both for men and women alike. The Bar was always well
supported and the kitchen staff did not stop keeping the food up to the
famished players. Raffle tickets were aplenty along with stories of
180’s as they were thrown realizing over 25 each day.
The
eventual winners were Adam Ritchie and Marque Le-Maistre defeating Dave
Wilson and Darcy Mobbs in a close encounter in the men’s Grand Final and
in the ladies Jackie Clothier and Helen McCartney defeated Lyn
Petherbridge and Margaret Tonkin in another tight encounter.
At
the presentations Tim Knight of T Shirt City said he was honoured to be
part of the competition and the old cliché of “Darts was the winner”
certainly applied here but he felt that Eudunda also has gained and
suggested that he would like to throw his hat in the ring again for next
years event, which was endorsed by the other Major sponsors in Peter
Herriman of Web South who promised to have all of the information and
photos on the web site in the next week on
www.eudundadarts.com along with Craig Atze from Bridge
Trophies and Party Hire.
The
Event Coordinator Colin Garner thanked Tim, Peter and Craig for their
ongoing support along with all of the sponsors who made the event
possible naming Johnno’s Freight from Kapunda who volunteered his
services in bringing all of the board stands to and from