Scottish Darts Association - WDF Darts World Cup 2023 Report

Event Overview

The Scottish Darts Association proudly represented Scotland at the WDF Darts World Cup, held in Esbjerg, Denmark, from September 26th to September 30th, 2023. The event featured fierce competition from darts players around the world, and the Scottish team displayed remarkable talent and determination throughout the tournament.

Men's Team Event

The Scottish Men's team, comprised of Davie Kirwan, Danny Trueman, Scott Robertson, and Jamie Bain, delivered an outstanding performance in the Men's Team Event. They showcased exceptional teamwork and skill, ultimately finishing 3rd overall, a significant achievement.

Mens Pairs

In the Men's Pairs event, Davie Kirwan and Danny Trueman demonstrated remarkable synergy, finishing as runners-up. Their impressive partnership and darts prowess propelled them to the finals, earning recognition and respect from their competitors.

Scott Robertson and Jamie Bain also showcased their talent, reaching the last 64 in the Men's Pairs event, further contributing to Scotland's success.

Men's Singles

The Men's Singles event saw Jamie Bain and Davie Kirwan advance to the last 16. Their individual skills and determination shone brightly, solidifying their positions as formidable competitors on the international darts stage.

Ladies Team Event

The Ladies Scottish team, consisting of Lorraine Hyde, Steph Gilmour, Susanna McGimpsey, and Emily Davidson, faced formidable opposition in the Ladies Team Event. They gave their best efforts and secured a 13th place finish, reflecting their commitment to representing Scotland with pride.

Ladies Pairs

In the Ladies Pairs event, Lorraine Hyde and Steph Gilmour advanced to the last 32, while Susanna McGimpsey and Emily Davidson reached the last 64. These achievements showcase the talent and determination of the Scottish ladies in a highly competitive field.

Ladies Singles

Lorraine Hyde and Susanna McGimpsey competed in the Ladies Singles event, reaching the last 128. Their dedication to the sport and tenacity on the dartboard are commendable, and their participation added to the Scottish team's overall performance.

Youth Competition

Scotland's Youth team finished 5th overall, highlighting the emerging talent in Scottish darts.

Sophie McKinlay's impressive run led her to the Quarter Finals in the Girls Singles event, where she showcased her potential as a rising star in the sport.

Scott Smith made it to the last 16 in the Boys Singles, demonstrating his skill and composure under pressure.

In the Youth Mixed Pairs event, Scott Smith and Sophie McKinlay advanced to the last 16, displaying their versatility and teamwork in a competitive environment.

Conclusion

The Scottish Darts Association's performance at the WDF Darts World Cup 2023 was marked by achievements, teamwork, and individual brilliance. The Men's Team's 3rd-place finish, the success of Davie Kirwan and Danny Trueman in the Men's Pairs, and Jamie Bain and Davie Kirwan's strong showing in the Men's Singles were notable highlights. The Ladies and Youth teams also demonstrated their commitment and potential, contributing to a memorable tournament for Scottish darts. We look forward to continued success and growth in the world of darts, with confidence in our talented players and teams.

The 2023 WDF World Cup takes place from Tuesday 26th September to Saturday 30th September in Esbjerg Denmark. You can view schedules, draws and results by using the links below.

Live Streaming

Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3 - Day 4 Morning - Day 4 Afternoon - Day 5 Morning

Men's & Ladies

Match Centre  - Men's & Ladies Singles & Pairs Draws

Boys & Girls

Match Centre - Boys & Girls Singles & Pairs Draws

On behalf of the Board of Directors and members, I am sad to report that our former financial director Iain Tweedie has sadly passed away after a short Illness. Iain was a truly genuine person, he was also an integral part of the Scottish Darts Association until his retrial, but even then Iain was always on hand to offer advice to others, one of the unsung heroes of our Organisation.
We send our sincere condolences to Marlyn, family and friends.

Cliff Murray

Online entry for the 2023 British Open and British Classic at the Spa Bridlington is now open. Entries can be made through our partner DartConnect on their RegConnect service by using the button below.

For full tournament information visit Tri Nations Darts

On behalf of Scottish Darts, we would like to send our condolences to Tia and the family and friends of our Scottish Director Jim MacNeil who sadly passed away earlier today.

Jim was ever popular with everyone in darts, nothing was too much trouble for him, he put his heart and soul into promoting Highland and Scotland, a very lovely and genuine man, who will be missed by all in our sport, who had the honour of sharing time with him.

The 2023 British Internationals gets underway on Friday 21st April at the Golden Palm Resort Skegness and runs through until Sunday 23rd of April.

British Internationals Teams

England - Scotland - Wales

Schedules / Daws

2023 Schedule

Match Draws

Live Stream

2023 Britsh Internationals Live Stream

Results

Sunday

Watch Now - Full Stats and Results - Standings - Match Draws

Men

10:00 Wales 4 V 8 Scotland - Match Stats

16:00 England 8 V 4 Wales - Match Stats

Ladies

14:00 Wales 0 V 6 England - Match Stats

Saturday

Watch Now - Full Stats and Results - Standings - Match Draws

Girls

10:00 Wales 0 V 2 England - Match Stats
12:00 Scotland 1 V 1 Wales - Match Stats

Boys

10:40 Scotland 1 V 3 England - Match Stats

Ladies

12:40 Scotland 3 V 3 Wales - Match Stats

Men

14:00 Scotland 4 V 8 England - Match Stats

Friday

Watch Now - Full Stats and Results - Standings - Match Draws

Ladies

England 5 V 1 Scotland - Match Stats

Boys

Wales 4 V 0 Scotland - Match Stats
England 3 V 1 Wales - Match Stats

Girls

England 1 V 1 Scotland - Match Stats

Scottish Mens and Ladies Tour 2023

The third event in the Scottish Mens and Ladies Tour was held in Aberdeen at the Dee Swimming Club attracting 110 competitors in the two championships.  This year the event doubled up as the SDA Masters Championship which had been in abeyance for the last three seasons due to Covid 19 restrictions.

little bit of history was created in the men’s event as East Stirlingshire’s Gary Stone whitewashed Jamie Curran from Ayrshire, 6-0 in the final.  This was Gary’s fourth championship win following triumphs in 2012, 2013 and 2018, making him the most successful male player in Masters history. Gary gained his spot in the final with a 6-5 victory over Tay Valley’s Glen Parsons while his opponent in the final defeated Jamie Bain, from Grampian, 6-4, in their last four match.

Making up the last eight were Derek Maclean (Highland), Danny Trueman (Grampian), Dean Carr (Fife) and John Imrie. 

You could be forgiven for experiencing deja vu in the ladies event as the two players reaching the final were doing so for the third time this season. In a repeat of the first and second Tour events Ayrshire’s Lorraine Hyde took on Chloe O’Brien from Angus.

Lorraine took her third consecutive title, adding the Masters to the SDA Singles title won previously and taking her into a very exclusive club of players who have won both major Scottish titles in the same season. 

Lorraine’s 5-0 win in the final followed a 4-0 victory in the semi-final over Andrea Carr from Fife while Chloe defeated Hollie Ridgers from Highland 4-1 in their last four match. 

In the last eight were Marian Ogg (Moray), Jordan Mcnally (Renfrewshire), Susanna McGimpsey (Greater Glasgow) and Julie Ward (Ayrshire). 

The Ranking Table after three events has Mark Barilli leading with 9 points, John Imrie (8) second and four players on 7 points, Colin Miller, Paul Anderson, William Kirkwood and Glen Parsons. 

In the Ladies event, as expected, Lorraine Hyde, with 100% record, leads on 16 points followed by Chloe O’Brien (12) and Emily Davidson (5) 

The fourth event in the Tour will take place on the 15^th April at Bannockburn.