Rileys & Harrows UK Singles Championship
Posted on June 24th, 2011
£10,000 PRIZE FUND UP FOR GRABS ON THE OCHE
Hot on the heels of the Harrows Darts UK Doubles Championship final, Rileys has now announced the Harrows Darts UK Singles Championship.
The Harrows Darts UK Singles Championship is open to anyone over the age of 14. Local qualifiers (if required) will begin on 16 September across the UK, leading up to the Regional Finals at Rileys Darts Zones on 15 October, and culminating in the National Final on 12 November.
The total prize fund for the singles competition is £10,000, one of the largest prize funds available for a UK tournament.
Robert Pringle, Sales & Marketing Director of Harrows said: “The doubles championship was a huge success, we had over 1,000 entries and Russ Bray did an excellent job refereeing the final. We expect the Singles Championship to generate even more entries; there’s a big prize fund up for grabs, and top prize for the winner is £2,500!”
The Harrows Darts UK Singles Championship is the third of four major darts tournaments taking place at Rileys Darts Zones in 2011.
The tournament is open to anyone over the age of 14, and entry is £10 per person.
For further information or to enter visit www.rileys.co.uk/tournaments
Rileys Sportsbars have 47 Darts Zones across the UK, with plans to increase this to 100 in 2011. Each has six or eight throwing lanes, championship quality Harrows Matchplay boards and electronic scoring Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: £10k, Competition, Dart Zones, Harrows Darts UK Singles Championship, Rileys, tournament
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Harrows UK Amateur Doubles Winners
Posted on June 24th, 2011
Saturday 18 June saw the final of the Harrows Darts UK Doubles Tournament at Rileys Bolton, and it was a team from Edinburgh who came away champions, winning £2,500 and the title of best amateur darts doubles team in the UK.
Darren Tiffney and Ryan Murray, qualifiers from Rileys Edinburgh, beat Alan Edwards and Mall Joplin in the final on Saturday. The event was refereed by Russ ‘The Voice’ Bray, considered by many to be the best darts referee in the world.
The Harrows UK Darts Doubles event is one of the biggest amateur darts tournaments in the country, with a total prize fund of £10,000 up for grabs. Over 1,000 pairs entered the tournament, playing in heats across the UK in the 48 Rileys Dartzones during April.
32 doubles teams made it through to the final from their qualifying heats, securing themselves a minimum of £100. Each doubles team had 5 matches to play in their bid to win the title and the £2,500 prize money. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Alan Edwards, Bolton, Darren Tiffney, Harrows, Mall Joplin, Pairs, Results, Rileys, Ryan Murray
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The BDO v Rileys (Official)
Posted on May 24th, 2011
Darts politics, it’s a messy business and something that we rarely report on unless we have the facts, however you may have heard (not through this this site) about an incident at the BDO council meeting in April, where accusations and allegations were aimed towards Rileys, by an (as yet) undisclosed minority of County delegates.
There is understandable concern that these groundless comments have spread quickly thoughout the darts world, and therefore Rileys Darts Manager Howard Miller has contacted us (amongst others) with a request that we host the official statement released yesterday by the BDO, in an effort to redress the situation. Please take the time to read the statement and feel free to comment. Rileys are keen to reach out to the darting public and should this raise any supplementary questions, they have committed to try to answer them openly and honestly.
BDO Board response to the Comments and points of view expressed in the BDO Full Council Meeting held on Sunday 17th April 2011.
Following the negative and misleading comments expressed by several County representatives in the last Full Council Meeting it was imperative that a formal response be made by the BDO Board and Rileys.
First I would like to make it clear that the Board has no intention of breaking off our relationship with Rileys – the working partnership has already established several opportunities which can not only provide substantial financial rewards to parties involved in the partnership but also provide many opportunities for player’s right across the BDO network.
Currently Rileys have 47 Darts zones across the UK which most agree provide unrivalled facilities all of which can be used by any darts teams with financial support in return for regular use. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: BDO, BDO Council Meeting April, BICC Masters, Rileys
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Win UK Open Tickets!
Posted on May 17th, 2011
Following a succession of great giveaways this year, we have teamed up with Rileys for our latest free to enter competition. We are offering one lucky winner the chance to watch the Speedy Hire UK Open Final, up close and personal at the Reebok Stadium.
Not that there is anything wrong with the Sky TV coverage, but you just can’t replicate the atmosphere of arguably one of the best fixtures of the darting calender on television.
To keep it simple and thank our Twitter followers and Facebook/Dartbook friends (old and new), we are utilising the power of social networking to facilitate this exclusive competition. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Competition, Free Tickets, Rileys, UK Open, UK Open 2011
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UK Open The Rileys 32
Posted on May 16th, 2011
Introducing the potential giant killers in Darts!
….Meet the Rileys 32!
The Speedy Hire UK Open, known as the ‘FA cup of Darts’, takes place in June and Rileys Sports Bars are giving 32 amateur players the chance to compete against some of the biggest names in darts in this leading competition.
The Rileys 32 consists of individual heat winners from the Rileys UK Open Qualifiers competition which ran in April at Rileys Darts Zones across the UK. The competition, which was open to anyone, offered players the opportunity to win a place in the Speedy Hire UK Open plus a personalised shirt and Rileys vouchers. The 32 winners now all have a chance to play against the professionals on live TV, competing in one of the biggest events on the darts calendar and with the potential to make a name for themselves. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: 2011 UK Open, Qualifiers, Rileys
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Speedy Hire UK Open, Rileys Qualifier Discount Extended
Posted on March 14th, 2011
THE £5 entry for the Rileys Qualifiers for the Speedy Hire UK Open is to be extended following a surge of interest in the events.
The Rileys Qualifiers will see 32 Rileys Darts Zones stage knockout events during April for players to win a place in the UK Open’s televised finals in June.
Over 1,000 players have now signed up to compete in the Rileys Qualifiers, which will see the winner from each knockout progress to Bolton.
“We’re delighted with the response of keen darts players from across the UK who have already entered the Rileys Qualifiers,” said Rileys Marketing Director Sean Langley.
“We aim to give as many players as possible the chance to qualify for one of the 32 spots at the Reebok Stadium in June through the Rileys Qualifiers and by extending the £5 entry fee until entries close at the end of the month we’re able to do that.
“Our qualifiers enjoyed plenty of success in last year’s UK Open and the Rileys Qualifiers could see a new star emerge this summer.”
The Rileys Qualifiers will also win £100 worth of Rileys Vouchers plus a personalised shirt to compete in at the UK Open in June. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Rileys, UK Open
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Bomber Brown Signs For Rileys!
Posted on March 7th, 2011
PDC star to develop academies at Rileys clubs in South West
Darts ace Steve “The Bomber” Brown has joined Rileys as a Darts Club Professional and will take charge of youth academies at at seven Rileys clubs in the South West.
Brown, 30, of Whitchurch, Bristol, will develop academies for players aged eight to 16 in Bristol, Exeter, Gloucester, Plymouth, Taunton, Torquay and Worcester.
World No 35 Brown has competed on the PDC pro tour since 2006. He shot to fame on his World Matchplay debut in 2010, with a victory over PDC No 5 Terry Jenkins. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: academies, darts, Rileys, steve brown
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Chance to take on Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor in the UK Open
Posted on February 25th, 2011
ENTER THE ‘FA CUP OF DARTS’
AND YOU COULD BE A GIANT KILLER
Chance to take on Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor in the UK Open
The ‘FA Cup of Darts’ is on the horizon and you could be a giant killer.
The UK Open is the only PDC tournament where amateur players compete against top professionals, including 15-time World Champion Phil Taylor.
Rileys, the largest pool, snooker and darts operator in the UK, have 32 places up for grabs for the UK Open at Bolton Wanderers’ Reebok Stadium in June.
Rileys will hold one-off knockout tournaments [from Saturday April 9 to Thursday April 21] at 32 of their clubs nationwide to find 32 winners.
The 32 winners will also receive £100 of Rileys Vouchers and a personalised shirt to play in, when they attend the tournament in June.
Rileys Darts Ambassador Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor said: “I would love to see some new talent get through to the final rounds.
“There’s nothing better than a spot of giant killing. It happens in football’s FA Cup – so why not in darts?
“Rileys Darts Zones are spacious, modern and professional – a perfect venue to practice and then qualify for the UK Open.”
The finals for UK Open, televised live on Sky Sports, take place at Bolton Wanderers FC’s Reebok Stadium from Thursday June 2 to Sunday June 5, with a prize fund of £200,000.
Last year, Rileys amateur qualifier Paul Warwick, 43, of Milton Keynes won £2,000 after he reached the fourth round of the UK Open.
Civil Servant Paul even knocked seasoned pro Co Stompe out of the competition.
To enter the ‘FA Cup of Darts’ visit your local Rileys and register for the chance to take on the big boys! You can also enter on-line by visiting www.rileys.co.uk/tournaments before March 31.
To find the location of your nearest Rileys Darts Zone, please go to www.rileys.co.uk
Tags: amateur, Paul Warwick, Phil Taylor, Rileys, UK Open
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Top Darts Aces in The Zone at Rileys
Posted on August 11th, 2010
Nationwide tour of clubs by eight greats
Eight of the world’s best players are darting into Rileys clubs around the country to open 17 new Darts Zones.
BDO World Champion Martin Adams has been booked for the tour along with Adrian Lewis, Terry Jenkins, Tony O’Shea, Colin Lloyd, Kevin Painter and former ladies’ World Champion Anastasia Dobromyslova.
Each of the 17 events, which are scheduled to run from mid-August, will see two giants of the darts world do battle in a best-of-seven challenge match in a Rileys Darts Zone.
The Darts Zones provide players with top quality facilities including six or eight wide throwing lanes, championship-quality boards and electronic scoring.
The tour professionals will also take on local players and then join in a Q&A session with the audience in the club.
With the 17 new Darts Zones, Rileys now have a total of 42 in their 119 clubs throughout the UK.
Rileys Chief Executive Maurice Kelly said: “Rileys are committed to darts. Our Darts Zones offer top quality venues for players of all levels.
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Rileys Sponsor Rileys Darts Zones UK Open
Posted on May 29th, 2010
Rileys – the pool and snooker operator fast-becoming a leading player in the world of darts – are the new main sponsors of the Professional Darts Corporation’s UK Open.
The event – now officially called the Rileys Darts Zones UK Open – takes place at the Reebok Stadium, home of Bolton Wanderers Football Club, from Thursday June 3 to Sunday June 6.
The tournament’s prize fund is £200,000, with £40,000 to the winner. All sessions will be screened live on Sky Sports in High Definition.
Rileys Chief Executive Maurice Kelly said: “Rileys are proud to become the official main sponsor such a great tournament.
“We’re committed to investing in darts at grass roots and the professional level. The Rileys Darts Zones UK Open sponsorship gives us the perfect opportunity to do both.
“Rileys are opening Darts Zones, with up to eight throws, top quality boards, electronic scoring and focussed lighting, at the majority of our 120 clubs across the country. We aim to have over 100 operational by the end of this year.”
PDC Chairman Barry Hearn said: “We’re delighted that Rileys are to sponsor the Rileys Darts Zones UK Open.
“They have recently become a valued partner of the PDC. Their successful staging of the Amateur Qualifiers for the UK Open in their Rileys Darts Zones shows what a great innovation they are for grass roots darts players.
“We look forward to working with them at the Rileys Darts Zones UK Open for what will be a memorable tournament.”
The Rileys Darts Zones UK Open is affectionately known as ‘the FA Cup of Darts’. The free draw format puts 32 Rileys qualifiers and ten BDO County qualifiers up against the top 96 PDC professionals, with play being held on eight stages simultaneously at the Reebok Stadium.
The Rileys qualifiers came through nationwide regional heats played in the Darts Zones at Rileys clubs.
To find your nearest Darts Zone please visit www.rileys.co.uk
Tickets for the Rileys Darts Zones UK Open are available on 0844 871 2932 or in person from the Reebok Stadium Box Office.
For more information on the Rileys Darts Zones UK Open, visit www.pdc.tv.
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