Further to the Government instructions as laid down in the Announcement of 16th March 2020 we the above Directors of the British Darts Organisation hereby announce that the 2019-2020 British Inter County Championships Season is terminated with immediate effect
This is in line with the Government announcement that there be no unnecessary travel nor social gatherings in Pubs, Clubs and other Social venues.
This will incorporate the cessation with immediate effect and until further notice of all BICC Inter County fixtures and BDO County Member Super League fixtures and competitions.
The BDO has an overriding responsibility for the welfare and well-being of its playing membership and Officers.
There are of course discussions yet to be held as to the consequences of this decision and these will take place as soon as practical Thank you for your co-operation in this most important matter.
Yours in the Sport of Darts For and on behalf of the British Darts Organisation
Des Jacklin Des Jacklin - Chairman CEO
Robert MacDonald – BDO Director
Frank Branscombe – BDO Director
The 41st British International Darts Championships 2020, between England, Scotland and Wales will take place at the Golden Palm Resort, Chapel St Leonards, Skegness on the 3rd - 5th April.
England, the host nation, are defending three titles, Mens, Ladies and Boys whilst Scotland are the holders of the Girls title and indeed England are the dominating force in these championships since they were first held in 1979.
Scotland’s successes at full International level have been scarce with two men’s championships in 2000 and 2008 and two women’s championships in 1981 and 1998 plus a share of the title in 1986 with Wales.
Scotland will be represented in the Ladies Championship by Susanna McGimpsey (Capt), Emily Davidson, Lorraine Hyde, Louise Hepburn, Chelsea McMahon, Steph Gilmour and Lynsey McDonald
The Mens pool is Alan Soutar (Capt), James Duncan, Ross Montgomery, Mathew Goldie, Scott Robertson, Colin Miller, Euan Callander, Craig Owens, Alan Small, Alec Jeffery, Jim McEwan, Bruce Montgomery and Cameron Menzies.
The youth team comprises Boys - Nathan Girvan, Dean Fitch, Josef Honeyman and Kyle Walker and representing Scotland in the Girls championship are Chloe O’Brien and Sophie McKinlay.
The order of play for Scotland’s matches are below
The Scottish Darts Association’s 27th Winmau Scottish Open Championships kicked off at the Normandy Hotel, Renfrew with the traditional ice-breaker threesomes with over 100 teams competing for the title.
By the end of the night Stampers Crew represented by Cleveland trio Cameron Anderson, Simon McKenner and Carla Boyes defeated a mixed Scotland/England side, Titanium 3, Gary Stone, Mitch Butler and Paula Jacklin in the final.
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