Wednesday was another busy evening for grassroots darts, with 56 tournaments added to the Q4QS database. Vault events dominated the schedule, while local leagues, round robins and Champions of Champions qualifiers ensured there was plenty of action across the country.
From a South West perspective it was another excellent night, with strong performances in Stonehouse, Torquay, Bodmin, Ilfracombe and Bishopsworth producing some outstanding darts.
South West Spotlight
Josh McCarthy produces a century average in Stonehouse
One of the performances of the night came at Vault 18.0 @ Magpies Social Club, Stonehouse, where Josh McCarthy defeated Shaun Vernall 3-2 in a high-quality final. McCarthy produced a superb 100.20 average, while Declan Cox also impressed with 95.04 during another excellent evening in Gloucestershire.
Neil Meneer edges Bodmin classic
There was plenty of quality at Vault 18.0 @ Bodmin Band & Social Club, where Neil Meneer defeated Jamie Kay 3-1 to lift the title. Although Kay fell just short in the final, his remarkable 115.62 average was the highest individual average recorded across all the South West events and one of the best performances anywhere in the country.
Connor Davies ends Robbie Long's winning run
At The Sartan Club, Bishopsworth, Connor Davies claimed another Vault title with a 3-1 victory over the in-form Robbie Long. Connor averaged 92.02 during the evening, while Zach Quinn also showed his class with a 93.94 average. It was another strong standard from one of the South West's most competitive weekly events.
Charlie Wiles triumphs in Torquay
Charlie Wiles claimed the title at Galaxy Sports Bar, Torquay, edging Richie Blaynee 3-2 in the final. Wiles averaged 86.46 during the evening to continue his excellent recent form.
Daniel Donovan wins in Ilfracombe
Further west, Daniel Donovan took victory at The Wellington Arms, Ilfracombe, defeating Andy Steed 3-1 in the final to add another Vault title to his record.
Chris Hurds breaks the 107 barrier
At Shooters Bar, Leominster, Chris Hurds produced one of the performances of the night. He lifted the title with a 3-1 win over Zac Griffiths and fired in a brilliant 107.36 average, the highest by an adult winner on the Q4QS featured graphic.
Performances of the Night
Several players produced exceptional averages during Wednesday's action:
- Jamie Kay – 115.62 (Bodmin)
- Chris Hurds – 107.36 (Leominster)
- Josh McCarthy – 100.20 (Stonehouse)
- Declan Cox – 95.04 (Stonehouse)
- Peter Barton – 93.94 (Burnham & Highbridge)
There were also impressive performances elsewhere from Kyle Jones (111.33), Adam Mould (107.36), Daniel Astbury (107.36), Matt Dennant (104.86) and Louis Melville (103.66), underlining the standard being achieved across the grassroots game.
Another Busy Night for Q4QS
With another 56 tournaments processed, the Q4QS database continues to grow, providing an increasingly detailed picture of grassroots darts throughout the UK. Congratulations to all of Wednesday's winners, and good luck to everyone competing again tonight.
