YOU CAN TAKE ON ANASTASIA!
Posted on March 6th, 2010
Here’s a great chance to play Anastasia Dobromyslova at darts in front of one of your mates, thanks to Rileys.
Rileys, the UK’s largest pool and snooker operator, are opening Darts Zones at their clubs across the country.
The Dart Zones will feature Championship quality boards and the latest hi-tech electronic scoring.
Anastasia is going to be one of the star attractions at the Chester Dart Zones launch along with Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor – and you can step up on to the oche to take on the leading lady in darts!
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The Power Signs For Rileys
Posted on January 28th, 2010
15-time World Champ to boost darts at grassroots
Darts legend Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor is the new Ambassador for the UK’s largest cue sports operator, Rileys, who are moving into darts.
Rileys are opening Darts Zones at most of their 128 pool and snooker clubs nationwide, and Taylor will advise on the development of the new hi-tech facilities.
He will also work with Rileys to discover new talent, and build up the game from grassroots.
Taylor said: “I’m delighted Rileys have asked me to be their Darts Ambassador. Rileys are making a massive contribution to the game of darts.
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Deta Hedman Beats Phil Taylor
Posted on January 22nd, 2010
DETA IS A WORLD BEATER!
Hedman defeats legend Taylor in 13-dart finish.
It was the icing on the cake for darts fans packed into Rileys, Cowley, for the opening of a new Darts Zone. World champion Phil Taylor had been entertaining the crowd with a series of exhibition matches against local players when up stepped surprise late entrant Deta Hedman.
Taylor’s army of fans had been cheering him all night, but it was Deta – the BDO Lakeside World Championship semi-finalist – who raised the roof when she checked out in 13 darts!
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Premiership Charity Darts Doubles Tournament
Posted on January 17th, 2010
Join eight Premiership players and eight of the world’s best darts players for this unique event at the Battersea Evolution in London on March 23rd 2010.
VIP tickets include entrance into the champagne reception and practice area where the players will be honing their skills for the tournament and where the pairs will be drawn for the evening.
The professionally refereed knockout tournament which begins at 7pm and continues throughout the evening, will feature four quarter-finals, two semi-finals and a sensational final, each of which will be best of 5 legs ‘501’ pairs matches.
Join Premiership football players as they team up in doubles with eight of the world’s top professional darts players including Phil “The Power” Taylor, James Wade, Raymond Van Barneveld, Mervyn King, Wayne Mardle, Adrian Lewis, Robert Thornton, and Mark Webster.
A simply unmissable evening of fun and entertainment bringing together the best names in sport…
Dress Code: Lounge Suit
6.30pm with carriages at 1.00am
Standard Ticket Price £145 + VAT per person. Includes three course meal
VIP Ticket Price £195 + VAT per person. Includes champagne reception, entrance to practice area, three course meal, half a bottle of wine, and prominent table position.
Private tables available for parties of six or more
Contact us now to book your place on this fantastic event.
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Taylor Cleans Up At PDC Awards
Posted on January 4th, 2010
PHIL TAYLOR scooped four awards at the Professional Darts Corporation’s Annual Awards Dinner on Monday night, including the prestigious Player of the Year title.
Taylor capped an incredible 12 months of success by winning a 15th World Championship title at the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship on Sunday, defeating Simon Whitlock 7-3 in the final.
He followed up that by being named as the PDC’s Player of the Year for a second successive year at the Annual Awards Dinner held at The Dorchester Hotel in London.
Taylor was also voted by his rivals as the Players’ Player of the Year, and recognised by voters on the PDC’s official website, www.pdc.tv, as the Fans’ Player of the Year.
The Stoke legend was also recognised for his success during 2009 on the PDC Pro Tour, where he won 12 tournaments and £79,500 prize money, with the PDC Pro Tour Player of the Year award.
Whitlock’s run to the final of the World Championship, and his qualification for last summer’s Las Vegas Desert Classic, with the Best Newcomer award, given to the player who has made the greatest impact since joining the PDC and PDPA inside the last 12 months.
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Taylor Nails 15th World Title
Posted on January 3rd, 2010
PHIL TAYLOR became World Darts Champion for a 15th time on Sunday night with a 7-3 victory over Australian Simon Whitlock in the final of the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship.
The world number one successfully defended his title by dropping just four sets during the entire tournament to claim a record £200,000 first prize.
Whitlock was not phased in the early stages of the final and led 2-1, only for Taylor to establish a 6-2 advantage before finally coming through to deny the Australian.
A classic match saw both players end with three-dart averages over 100 and a 170 checkout was hit by both finalists during the contest.
“This means everything to me,” revealed Taylor. “I think that was one of the greatest finals I’ve ever played in.
“Simon made me work really hard throughout the match. When he was 2-1 up I knew I had to hit back at him and I never, ever, gave in.”
Taylor kicked off the final in wonderful style, recording a 180 with his first three darts but then missed three darts at doubles for an early break and Whitlock capitalised with a two-dart 70 finish for the leg.
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Taylor Wins German Darts Championship
Posted on November 29th, 2009
PHIL TAYLOR won the PartyPoker.net German Darts Championship title for a second time with an 11-4 win over Mervyn King in Halle.
Taylor, the 2007 champion, atoned for his loss to Co Stompe in last year’s decider by claiming his 22nd tournament win of the year and adding a further £20,000 to his prize winnings.
Taylor followed up his four wins on Saturday with a narrow 8-6 win over Adrian Lewis in a thrilling quarter-final, a 9-1 defeat of Paul Nicholson in the semis and a comprehensive defeat of King in the final.
Lewis led Taylor 3-1 in the last eight before the world number one reeled off five successive legs to pull clear, only for the youngster to level, including legs of 11 and ten darts.
Taylor, though, hit a ten-darter of his own to lead 7-6 before sealing the win, and improved on his 106 average with a 109 average in storming past Nicholson in the semis.
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Rileys Darts Zones Are Tops Says Taylor
Posted on November 27th, 2009
PHIL ‘THE POWER’ TAYLOR SAYS RILEYS DARTS ZONE ARE WORLD CLASS!
Mark Webster makes it a double tops night in Cardiff!
Darts legend Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor praised the top class facilities on show when he opened a new Darts Zone at Rileys, Cardiff [on Wednesday November 25].
Then the 14-time World Champion teamed up with Welsh wonder Mark Webster to wow a cheering crowd of 250 darts enthusiasts.
Rileys – the UK’s largest pool and snooker operator – are introducing Darts Zones at the majority of their 128 clubs nationwide.
Taylor was at the Rileys club on Wellington Street, Cardiff, to launch the new eight-lane playing area, which is fitted with championship-quality boards, hi-tech electronic scoring and focussed lighting.
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Grand Slam Hat-Trick For The Power
Posted on November 22nd, 2009
PHIL TAYLOR claimed a third successive PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts title with a 16-2 demolition of Scott Waites at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall.
Taylor followed up his 16-6 defeat of Raymond van Barneveld in Sunday afternoon’s semis with another brilliant display to take the £100,000 title.
The win earned Taylor a 21st tournament victory of 2009 in sensational style, hitting a 170 checkout during the game and missing double 12 for a nine-darter in the winning leg – settling instead for a 10-darter in wrapping up the triumph.
“I’ve put a lot of hard work into this and really dedicated myself,” said Taylor. “I love the competition and playing on the big stage against all the other players.
“I’m so proud of Scott. He came through a really tough field this week, and he never gave in.”
Taylor kicked-off the match with a 14 darter, before winning the second against the darts by hitting double 16.
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Tackle The Power!
Posted on November 13th, 2009
Take on Phil Taylor and Mark Webster at darts!
Please note this competition has now closed.
DartsMad.com hits the bullseye with another great competition!
One lucky person can win the chance to play darts against World Champion Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor. And another lucky person can win the chance to play against Mark Webster. A quick calculation makes two lucky people!
Phil and Mark are opening Rileys new Darts Zone on Wellington Street, Cardiff, on Wednesday November 25, and you could be there to play a World Champion. You can also bring a mate to cheer you on the oche!
How To Enter
For the chance to win a game against Phil or Mark answer these two questions:
Q1. What is Phil Taylor’s nickname?
A1 – The Power
B1 – The Shower
C1 – The Flower
Q2. What is Mark Webster nickname?
A2 – Debby
B2 – Webby
C2 – Spiderman
Send your answers to us and the winners will be drawn from all correct entries.
If the link doesn’t work email comps@dartsmad.com.
Good luck!
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