A busy Wednesday night as Vault 18 rolls on
Wednesday nights continue to be one of the busiest evenings on the grassroots darts calendar, with another 56 tournaments added to the Q4QS database covering local leagues, Under-55 competitions, JDC events and the ever-growing Vault 18 circuit.
From a South West perspective there was plenty to catch the eye, with familiar names continuing their excellent recent form alongside several new winners adding valuable ranking points.
Neil Meneer continued his impressive season by taking the Vault 18 event in Bodmin, overcoming Troi Day in the final. Meneer has been one of the most consistent performers in the region throughout 2026 and another title only strengthens his position.
At the Magpies Social Club in Stonehouse, Josh McCarthy claimed another Vault title after defeating Mitch McCarthy in the final. McCarthy also produced the highest average of the evening at the venue, highlighting another strong all-round performance.
There was success in Dorset too, where Dale Mills edged Steve Stone in a deciding leg to win the Stalbridge Vault, while Lee Evans lifted the Salisbury title after overcoming Carlton Hope in the final.
Further south, Sam Chance produced another excellent display to defeat Andy Steed in Ilfracombe, while Sean Penney came through a competitive field at The Kings Arms in Wallisdown.
Outside the Vault circuit, Dave Fisher claimed victory in Week 3 of the Pawlett Pavilion Grand Prix after a closely fought final against David Williams.
The junior game also enjoyed another busy evening. Exeter's JDC VOLTS event was won by Joseph Lauridsen, while Ethan Williams, Oliver Williams, James Prettyjohn and Rhys Evans all collected victories elsewhere around the country.
Highest averages of the day
The standard was exceptionally high across the country with several players breaking the 100 average barrier.
Leading the way was Daniel Astbury, who produced a superb 107.36 average at the Telford Vault. Stuart Dutton (104.86), Shane Turner (103.66), Clayton Ford (103.66), Keenan Thomas (103.66), Bryan Flew (102.48) and Sean Holley (101.11) also enjoyed outstanding performances.
As always, these nightly events continue to demonstrate the strength and depth of grassroots darts across the UK, with established names maintaining their form while new players continue to make their mark.
