Who's Ranked #1 in Canada? - January 1, 2012
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Norm Tremblay - AB |
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Cindy Pardy - AB |
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David Cameron - NS |
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Darlene MacLeod - NS |
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Marcel Simard - QC |
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Patricia Farrell - NFLD |
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Sylvain Bourque - QC |
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Robin Curry - ON |
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Full Womens Listing |
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February-13-12
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Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow...
Congratulations to the Edmonton Inter-Pub Dart League as they hosted their 25th Annual Snowflake Open Feb 10-12th.
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Saturday's ladies event hosted Canada's cream of the crop as these top shooters fought for the Snowflake singles title. In a superb finals match Canada's #1 Cindy Pardy defended her 2010 title over fierce competitor Cystal Brazil who finished joint 3rd in this event last year. The Northwest Territories Brenda Moreau & Patricia Farrell of Newfoundland & Labrador wrapped up the top 4.
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Cindy Pardy |
Crystal Brazil |
Brenda Moreau |
Patricia Farrell |
Ladies Knock-Out Bracket
Ninety-Five competitors took part in the men's singles event on Sunday. Young gun Shaun Narain of Calgary Alberta came out on top defeating New Brunswick's own Tim Bradley of Grove Hill in the finals. Narain also sent Richard Greene of Grand Prairie to the benches in the top 4 while Bardley stopped Rick Arnott from Edmonton also at the semi finals. Narain a recent graduate of the darts youth program is definitely making his mark as he steps into the adult competition!
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Shaun Narain |
Tim Bradley |
Men's Knock-Out Bracket
See full results here
Article by Catherine Haycock, contributor Bill Hatter
February-08-12
Canada's own Ken McNeil of Alberta and 3 times World Champion John Part of Ontario rocked the PDC World Darts Championships stage as they sidelined Team Hungary 5-3 to move into the second round against England's Phil Taylor 15 times World Champion & Adrian Lewis two times World Champion!
The PDC World Cup format consists of singles and doubles with the top team advancing to the next knock-out round. Canada vs England! A match that had Canadian fans on their toes as they cheered their fellow Canucks on for an opportunity at a piece of the 150,000 pounds prize purse.
Ken McNeil stole the show as he took on Phil Taylor in his round of singles 4-3. What a win for McNeil to take down the 15 time world champion! Part had his glory also as he sent the reigning champion Lewis packing with another 4-3 score line. A great victory for Canada in the singles!
With a win in the doubles event for Taylor and Lewis the match was forced to a 'sudden death' one game decider which saw Team England come out on top. Congratulations to Part and McNeil as they did Canada proud!
Read the full details here courtesy of the PDC
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Ken McNeil defeats Phil Taylor |
John Part victorious over Adrian Lewis |
Photos courtesy of the PDC
Article by Catherine Haycock, contributor Bill Hatter
February-07-12
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Congratulations to New Brunswick's Jeff Smith as he qualified through the PDC Pro Tour Qualifying school for his 2012 Pro Tour card.
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Want your own Pro Tour Card? Get all the details here
Article by Catherine Haycock
February-03-12
From East to West darters from across the country descended on Kitchener, Ontario for this newly NDFC ranked darts tournament. Tournament directors Chad & Nicole Hergott had an excellent turn-out over the weekend while pending snow storms and winter driving did not deter the best from competing for the $8000.+ payouts.
Shelley Watson of Fergus ON, came out on top in the ladies singles as she took down the strong female contingency that was on hand over the weekend. Watson met Trish Grzesik of Stratford ON at the finals board however Grzesik could not stop Watson as she claimed her crown! Gresik also added the Saturday Ladies Doubles title to her scorecard with partner CJ Slater.
Watson claimed another gold in the ladies team event with mates Marion Carli, Maria Mason, & Debralee Roberts all from ON. A joint 3rd with Roberts in the ladies doubles wrapped up a very successful weekend for Watson!
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Shelley Watson |
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The men's events were a who's who of Ontario players with Canada's Number 1 ranked man Norm Tremblay of Alberta also in attendance. Owen Sound's Dave Richardson was the man to beat over the weekend as he worked his way through the cream of the crop to take the Men's Singles title against veteran Shawn Brenneman. Brenneman had his share of the glory though with partner Jason Barlow as they won the men's doubles event.
Richardson also took top top honors in the Early Bird Singles for double gold victory including a joint 3rd to his list of awards in the men`s team event with Ted Lawrence, Nick McCoy, & Graham Waite.
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While this tournament hosted many events with many champions a stellar performance from youth players Ashley Gilbert from Quebec and Sarah Hayhurst of Ontario won these young women the Ladies Doubles victory on Sunday over Marion Carli & Maria Mason! Hayhurst & Gilbert will definitely be names to watch for in the future as these youth players evolve into the adult dart programs and tournaments. Congratulations girls!
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Ashley & Sarah |
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Check here for full results
Article by Catherine Haycock
January-25-12
The Quebec Open kicked off 2012 with a full weekend of superb games, great drama, and a fight to the throne! There was a lot on the line as this event also hosted ranking points for the World Darts Federation (WDF), British Darts Federation (BDO), and the National Darts Federation of Canada (NDFC).
With the invitation from the WDF to the World Masters in England later this fall on the line, the singles competition was fierce! Cindy Pardy of Alberta and Canada's #1 ranked lady strutted her stuff over the weekend taking 3 golds which includes the ever sought after Ladies Singles title.
Pardy met Quebec's own Diane Gobeil in the ladies final. With the home town crowd behind her Gobeil could only watch as Pardy claimed her crown. Pardy also won the ladies doubles with Yvonne Martin Cowhig of Ontario & the Mixed Triples event with fellow Albertans Terry Hayhurst & Norm Tremblay.
In a worthy mention Tremblay also chalked up the Men's doubles title with Terry Hayhurst and the Mixed Doubles title with Robin Curry of Ontario.
On the Men's side Marcel Simard the defending champion met up against young gun David Dionne in the Men's finals. Simard being the favourite was left on the side lines as Dionne showed the veteran how it was done. Dionne is the 2012 Men's Singles Champion!
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Quebec Open 2012 Singles Champions
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Cindy Pardy |
Dave Dionne |
See the full results here
Please check read more for other photos
Article by Catherine Haycock, contributor Mary Dezan
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January-25-12
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The British Darts Organization has implemented a 'Code of Practice on Betting and Related Activities policy' in light of recent questionable activity at a specific darts match. Further investigation is pending.
Read the article here courtesy of the British Darts Organization.
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January-01-12
The race is on to the the May 1st ranking list with no change in the top 2 places on both the men's and ladies ranking for January 1.
The big change in the ladies is Patricia Farrell of Newfoundland & Labrador and her singles win at the Newfoundland Molson Open which gained her 6 precious points leap frogging her into 3rd place. This move pushed Robin Curry of Ontario to 4th & Roxanne Van Tassel of British Columbia back into 5th spot.
Sylvian Bourque of Quebec jumped up the Men's ranking list into 4th spot with his recent gain of points in the Owen Hunt and Sasha Lemieux tournaments. Rick Arnott of Alberta moved back into 5th spot.
Check out the latest ranking stats here: Men Ladies
Article by Catherine Haycock
December-27-11
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Have a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!
May 2012 be the best yet!
Your NDFC Executive;
Bill, Mary, Don, Maggie, Carol, & Catherine
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December-26-11
Check out the excellent CBC Radio interview with Alberta's Abigail Hatter as she was preparing to attend the World Youth Masters in England back in September. Click on the radio button below to listen to the inteview beginning at 3:40
December-26-11
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The Silver Cup Youth Darts Tournament hosted by the Medicine Hat Dart League is one of 4 youth events across Canada to receive the honour of adding World Darts Federation Youth Singles Ranking Points to this already prestigious event!
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Tournamemt Director Bill Hatter is excited about the addition of the WDF ranking points and is confident that this will help to promote the growth of youth darts across the country.
With $2000 in prize money up for grabs... this is one event our youth will not want to miss!
Review the tournament flyer here
Article by Catherine Haycock
December-26-11
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The spotlight is on our Canadian youth darters as the World Darts Federation awards our country with 4 WDF Youth ranking opportunities!
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This will allow our kids to earn points to climb up the NEW Youth World Wide Ranking List! Four events have been identified across the nation to host these youth singles events.
Click here for the details
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Youth Competitors at the 2010 Canadian Darts Championships |
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Article by Catherine Haycock
December-26-11
Congratulations to Robin Curry of Ontario, Cindy Pardy & Terry Hayhurst both of Alberta as these top players all qualified via their World Ranking Points to be on the exclusive monetary awards list presented annually by the World Darts Federation.
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Robin Curry |
Cindy Pardy |
Terry Hayhurst |
WDF 2011 Monetary Awards - Courtesy of the WDF
Article by Catherine Haycock
December-04-11
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The Snowflake Open - 2012 tournament dates have been updated on the NDFC tournament calendar. Please check here for all upcoming Canadian National Ranked events.
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November-30-11
Nathalie Bolduc and Marcel Simard wrapped up the Owen Hunt Open Singles title in Lachine, Quebec.
Boulduc met Diane Gobeil in the ladies final. These two are fierce competitors and this time it was Nathalie's time to shine as she took the ladies title.
Jerry Hull stepped up against Marcel Simard in the men's finals but the young gun could not shake Simard as he wrapped the men's singles title.
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Nathlie Bolduc |
Marcel Simard |
See the full results here
Article by Catherine Haycock, contributor Mary Dezan
November-29-11
"I'se The B'y that builds the boat and I'se The B'y that sails her and I'se The B'y that catches the fish and Brings 'em home to Lizer"
For those who are not familiar with Newfoundland & Labrador down home culture this fast paced & exciting 'Newfie Jig' (song/dance) is reminiscent of the Molson Canadian Newfoundland Labrador Open...lots of fun, warm hospitality, and fierce competition pushing players to their limits!
Newfoundland's own Patricia Farrell, the 'great Canadian lady of darts' hasn't lost her touch as she wrapped up the ladies finals against Darlene MacLeod of Nova Scotia. A fire cracker of a match, these two gals proved why they are in the top of Canada's ranking list (Farrell #5 & MacLeod #2). Farrell who had finished 2nd to Cindy Veith (Nova Scotia) last year in this event claimed her victory and valuable ranking points with the title.
MacLeod claimed the Ladies Doubles title with partner Cindy Veith against Newfoundland's own Sandra Squire & Joanne Whelan. Keep an eye on these two Nova Scotians (MacLeod & Veith) as they have been tearing up the Canadian ladies darts scene!
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Patricia Farrell |
Darlene & Cindy
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Sandra & Joanne
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Dave Cameron had his own plans for taking the men's singles title off 'The Rock'. Matched up against Brent Colombe in the finals Cameron wrapped up the game to take the champion hardware off to his home province of Nova Scotia as he clinched the match.
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Brent Colombe & Dave Cameron |
Full Tournament results here
Article by Catherine Haycock, contributor Mary Dezan
November-28-11
Chris Hatter was an avid youth darter in the late 80's & early 90's who was lost to us at the young age of 18 in a motorcycle accident. In his mermory, Chris's family proudly hosts the 14th annual CHM Dart Tournament which draws the best players from across the country to Medicine Hat, Alberta.
Canada's number 1 lady Cindy Pardy of Alberta claimed her win in the women's singles finals over fellow Albertan Ivy Wieshlow. Pardy was on a roll over the weekend also winning the mixed doubles with partner Terry Hayhurst and the ladies doubles event with Anna Fagan.
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Ivy & Cindy |
Terry & Cindy |
Cindy & Anna |
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Singles Finalists |
Mixed Doubles Champs |
Ladies Doubles Champs |
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Do you remember Bryce Book? He is Canada's youth darter from British Columbia who represented our Nation and finished in the top 16 at the inaugural PDC Under-21 World Championship in England back in 2010. Book took to the stage again this weekend for the men's singles finals against Canada's #1 Norm 'The Storm' Tremblay of Alberta. Book had his work cut out for him against Canada's top gun but Tremblay was able to take the win & add another notch in his Canadian ranking status. 'The Storm' also added the Men's Doubles win with Terry Hayhurst to his collection.
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Bryce & Norm |
Terry & Norm |
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Singles Finalists |
Men's Doubles Champs |
Check here for full results
Article by Catherine Haycock, contributor Mary Dezan
November-28-11
With the cold chill of winter on it's way the Nova Scotia Open was the place to heat up with plenty of darting opportunites and the warm friendly smiles of our East Coast community making every darter feel welcome at this annual event.
Halifax's own Cindy Veith, currently ranked #6th in the country, made her mark at this event by defeating Debbie Lewis-Christmas in the coveted ladies singles finals. No easy match as both these ladies are top competitors and each worthy of the title. Veith though slammed that final double for her victory and the crown!
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Cindy Veith |
Debbie Lewis-Christmas |
On the men's side Steve Vautour is no stranger to being the top dog as he took Tim Bradley in the men's finals. Credit to both gents as it was no easy feat making it to these finals with the caliber of men on hand this day. Vautour marks his place in the history books over Bradley.
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Steve Vautour |
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For full results check here
Article by Catherine Haycock, contributor Mary Dezan
November-14-11
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We want your vote!
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Our latest poll is to determine from our darting fans around the nation, who you feel will be at the top of the Ladies Ranking list on January 1st, 2012.
With just a 10 point spread between first and fifth place it is anyones guess! Be sure to log your vote in our poll in the top right corner of our web page.
Check out our lastest ranking update
Thanks for your vote.
GO LADIES GO!!!
Poll by Catherine Haycock
November-09-11
At the gateway to the great Canadian outdoors the 'thunder rolled' as Lynn Marshall of Timmins, Ontario & Rory Orvis of Kinosota, Manitoba, each won two golds over the weekend including their respective singles titles at the annual Thunder Bay Open!
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Lynn Marshall stepped to the oche against Cathie Beaudry from Espanola, ON in the ladies singles finals. Marshall came out on top in this match but she also shared the limelight with Beaudry as they teamed up to take the ladies doubles crown!
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Lynn & Cathie |
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Ironically the men's events were a carbon copy of the ladies results as Rory Orvis won over doubles partner Norm Tremblay out of Calgary, Alberta in the men's singles finals. Orvis & Tremblay also won the men's doubles event!
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Rory & Norm |
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Blind Draw Winners Kristy Binmore & Glen Walker took on all the hopefulls in this event to come out on top!
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Kristy & Glen |
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Check here for the full results
Article by Catherine Haycock
November-08-11
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As the world descends on Canada for the 2013 World Cup the National Darts Federation of Canada Executive along with the World Cup committee in Newfoundland and Labrador is working hard to present a world class event!
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Please continue to check back with us as we will keep you up-to-date on our progress and information pertaining to the event.
World Cup Results 2011
Updates:
January 2012
World Cup 2011 Video
November 2011
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November-03-11
There were some minor shuffles on the November 1, Men's & Ladies ranking list. Current #1`s both of Alberta, Cindy Pardy and Norm Tremblay each held onto their first place standings.
On the ladies ranking list Darlene MacLeod's recent finishes moved her into 2nd place kicking Patricia Farrell of Newfoundland & Labrador back into 5th spot. With just a 10 point spread between first & 5th place this is the closest the ladies race has been over the past few year. With only 6 ranking events between now and the January 1st rankings any of these ladies could come out on top in the New Year! Be sure to cast your vote in our latest poll at the top right of this page!
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#1 Cindy Pardy |
#2 Darlene MacLeod |
#3 Robin Curry |
#4 Roxanne Van Tassel |
Ladies Ranking List
The Men's top 4 saw Rick Arnott of Alberta send Bruce Davey of Ontario back into 6th spot. Arnott's win at the World Ranked Klondike Open thrusted him into the top 4. The 30 point spread between 1st & 5th place could be a real challenge for our men as they try to catch the leader - Norm Tremblay.
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#1 Norm Tremblay |
#2 Dave Cameron |
#3 Marcel Simard |
#4 Rick Arnott |
Men`s Ranking List
Article by Catherine Haycock
October-26-11
Canada's best made their way from across the country to Trenton, Ontario for the annual Bob Jones Memorial Dart Tournament. Kim and Wally Hilts the tournament organizers, host this annual event in memory of Kim's dad who was an avid darts player. Adding World Darts Federation points to the mix making this ranked tournament is a classic!
Ontario's Debralee Roberts stepped to the oche against Darlene MacLeod of Nova Scotia in the Ladies Singles finals. MacLeod who is ranked # 5 in Canada and a fierce competitor could not dash the hopes of seasoned vet Roberts as she moved into the history books taking the crown and the invitation to the 2012 World Masters in England. Hats off to both ladies as they worked their way through a tough line of competiton of 'who's who' to make the staged finals. This win should help to move Roberts up the ranking system from her current place in 10th spot. NDFC Ladies Ranking list.
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Debralee Roberts - 2011 Ladies Singles Champion
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Ladies Knock-Out Bracket
In other ladies events we saw Robin Curry - Ontario and Cali West - USA win the Ladies Doubles event over Cindy Pardy - Alberta and Yvonne Martin-Cowhig - Ontario who finished 2nd in this same event in 2010. Martin-Cowhig & Pardy had their moment to shine though as they captured the gold in the Ladies Doubles Cricket.
Nova Scotia's Darlene MacLeod, Tammy Pottie, Tammy Perry, & Valerie Mancini took the Ladies Teams title over Nathalie Bolduc, Lynn Marshall, Lori Kelly & Sherry Ainslie.
If there was a ladies VIP over the weekend hats off would go to Darlene MacLeod as she finished the tournament with 2- firsts, 2 seconds, & a joint 5th place in the Ladies Doubles.
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Ladies Team Champions
Divas L-R: Tammy Pottie, Valerie Mancini, Kim Whaley-Hilts (Tournament Director), Tammy Perry, & Darlene MacLeod. Congratulations ladies!
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The men's side of the weekend was 'just a rockin' as the ladies! Orangeville, Ontario's Guy Connelly defeated the heavy weights in the competition to rule as king with the singles title over Jamie Kinslow of Port Colbourne Ontario. Connelly also had a joint 3rd finish in the team event with mates Junior Mootrey, Bernie Miller & Mike Wilkins.
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Guy Connelly - 2011 Men's Singles Champion
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Men's Knock-Out Bracket
Other events on the men's agenda saw 'Canadian Darts Legend' Bob Sinneave of Ontario leave his mark in Trenton with a 'hat trick' taking 3 golds in the Blind Draw Doubles title with partner Stephane Vinette of St Albert, ON, the Men's Doubles with Darin Young of the USA, and the Men's teams title with partners Shawn Brenneman, Jayson Barlow, and Darin Young.
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Mens Team Champions
L-R: Shawn Brenneman, Jayson Barlow, Kim Whaley-Hilts(Tournament Director), Bob Sinneave, & Darin Young. Way to go gents!
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Read more from Mary Dezan NDFC Secretary and her report to the World Darts Federation on this event.
Check here for full tournament results
Article by Catherine Haycock, contributor Mary Dezan, photos courtesy of Dave Holmes.
October-22-11
Canada's #1 ranked man Norm Tremblay stormed into the 2011 Saskatechwan Open taking the Men's Singles crown along with the Men's Doubles title with partner Dion Laviolette both from Alberta.
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Norm Tremblay - Singles Champion with Pat Copeman
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Norm Tremblay & Dion Laviolette Men's Doubles Champions with Pat Copeman
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'The Storm' (Norm Tremblay) has been tearing up the Canadian darts scene recently and proving why he is at the top of the Canadian Ranking system!
On the ladies side of the game Marlene Culbert who is ranked #4 in Saskatchewan took on Saskatchewan's #1 ranked player and seasoned vet Carol Shepherd in the ladies singles showdown. Culbert came out on top claiming her rights to the Ladies Singles crown!
Saskatchewan Ranking List - courtesy of Saskatchewan Darts
For full results check here
Article by Catherine Haycock, contributor Mary Dezan
October-21-11
The Sacha Lemieux tournament is not only a darting event but also a celebration of Sacha's life and the memories that he left us with. Quebec's finest turned out to support the event and compete for the bragging rights.
Marcel Simard was on a roll as he took the weekend by storm. Winning the men's singles title over Paul Bolduc, Simard also racked up wins in mixed triples with Bernard Beaudin & Louise Beaudin, the men's doubles with partner Bernard Beaudin, and finished second in the mixed doubles with Louise Beaudin. It was a great weekend for Simard and the Beaudins!
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Marcel Simard accepting his award for Singles
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Bernard, Louise & Marcel - Mixed Triples Champions |
The ladies singles was a real battle with Manon Tremblay taking on Johanne Tremblay in the ladies finals. These ladies had to first get by players Nathalie Bolduc and Louise Beaudin in the top 4. Good job ladies! Manon came out on top in the finals for the victory.
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Manon Tremblay accpeting her award for the ladies singles title.
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Check out the results here
Article by Catherine Haycock, contributor Mary Dezan
October-21-11
Cindy Pardy and Rick Arnott strike gold at the 54th annual Klondike Open in Edmonton, Alberta! With World & Canadian ranking points on the line the best of the best stepped to the oche to battle for the money, the title. and the glory.
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Cindy Pardy captured the ladies singles title over fellow Albertan Crystal Brazil and added a second gold in the ladies doubles with partner Barb Lazaruk
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Rick Arnott was also panning for gold as he took on Scott Lee in the men' finals for his win. Both Pardy and Arnott also won their invitations to the 2012 World Masters in England.
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Norm Tremblay and Cindy Pardy were recognized as the Most Valuable Players over the weekend.
Click here for the full results
Article by Catherine Haycock
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