Steve Rice and new comers shine at Bridlington Premier Darts League
With the increasing popularity of darts, events promoting local talent in the game have also been initiated.
The strategy is to tap resources and explore frontiers through which the sport can be groomed at the local level, allowing amateurs a greater and an effective base to demonstrate their talents.
In this context, the Bridlington Premier Darts League annual exhibition that took place at The Coachman is of extreme prominence.
The league provides amateur darts players the opportunity of showcasing their skills in front of some big names in darts, such as Gary ‘Big Robbo’ Robson and Tony ‘Silverback’ O’ Shea. The format of the League has been divided into two divisions.
The top 10 from the first division and top 6 from the second are selected for the professional tour.
The encounters between these amateur players span over 17 rounds of league and continue for 10 months.
The most profound achievement this year was made by Steve Rice, who was able to secure the top position in the first division of the League, without a single defeat.
His achievement has received widespread acclaim and recognition from the pundits of darts.
It was the competition between Barry Balaban and Scarborough’s Graham Elvidge, who were able to finish at the second and third positions respectively, following a nail-biting encounter.
It is the second time Balaban managed to finish at that second position in the event.
Apart from the, more or less, expected results from Division One, it was the outcomes from the second division that were being anticipated to be dazzling and they did not disappoint.
This time, three positions in this division were filled by newcomers. Topping the scoreboard was Jim Gordon, after winning Division Two competitions.
Following him was another amateur from hometown, Dave Bartlam, at the second position. The third position was secured by Scarborough, after he was able to overcome his opponent, Oliver Mitchell.
However, Mitchell was still able to receive the status of the highest checkout in the tournament, with a score of 170.
Along with this, it was Gary Kitcher who was able to secure the award of the most improved player in terms of performance.
The event has been provided widespread coverage, as it is one of the finest events organised to promote local talent in darts.
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