Bristol’s impressive HANGAR61 once again played host to the latest instalment of the England Youth Grand Prix double-header series, delivering a weekend brimming with scintillating quality, burgeoning talent, and even a moment of pure darts sorcery in the form of a magical nine-darter.
Claiming the opening Boys title was the supremely composed Toby Clements, who produced a wonderfully assured display to overcome Wales’ Harley Glycos in the final. The Surrey prodigy navigated his group phase with imperious authority, conceding a mere three legs en route to the knockout stages.
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From there, his dominance intensified, stringing together a trio of emphatic whitewash victories before dispatching fellow English throwers Mitchell Atkins and Mattie Ambage to secure his place in the showpiece. Repeating his earlier success against Glycos, Clements sealed the title with a controlled 5-2 triumph to cap a thoroughly commanding campaign.
The recently opened Hanger 61 is proving an excellent hub for differing youth events in England, with the support of Winmau, Red Dragon Darts and the JDC.
In the concurrent Girls event, Welsh pride was restored through the outstanding efforts of Yazmine Ruck-Havard, who delivered a performance of remarkable contrast and resilience to claim the crown. Fresh from her Tri-Nations exploits, Yaz – as known to her friends – endured a turbulent group phase, winning just once. However, once she reached the knockout rounds, she underwent a complete transformation, not conceding a single leg thereafter. Clinical whitewash victories over Lucy Shepherd, Lola Wheeler, and Sinead Tucker set up an all-Welsh final, where she emphatically dispatched Miley Morgan to secure a richly deserved title.
Sunday’s action saw Jed Walkinshaw emerge victorious in the Boys event, edging Arthur Allston 5-4 in a gripping and finely poised decider. Navigating a particularly demanding format, Walkinshaw contested seven round-robin fixtures, winning six to assert his credentials. Carrying that momentum into the knockout phase, he advanced with relative comfort, relinquishing only a handful of legs before sealing victory in a tightly contested final where neither player was willing to yield an inch.
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Once again, Ruby Grey underlined her immense potential, surrendering just five legs across the entirety of her campaign, including a polished 5-2 success over Abbi Ettridge in the final. It has been an exceptional period for Grey, who, alongside fellow rising star Paige Pauling, recently spearheaded England Girl’s triumph at the Tri-Nations.
Adding a final flourish to an already memorable weekend, Jack Bellingham produced a moment of sheer brilliance, registering a sublime nine-dart finish in his early Sunday victory over Freddie Owens – a fittingly spectacular way to conclude a match.
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Images: Hanger 61
