Sport
3 July, 2026
Presentation night for darts
THE Warrnambool Darts Association held its Thursday night autumn season presentation night last weekend.
Saturday night’s event was well attended by players and supporters, with several awards presented.
The Sepp Freitag Award, given to a member who has gone above and beyond for the association, was presented to Gayle Harmsworth while the Glenn Heard encouragement award (in recognition of support and encouragement given to other players) went to Stuart Howden.
Best player awards were presented to:
Division one (men) Ron Bourke, runner-up Tom Turner.
Division one (women) Sharon Bourke, runner-up Gayle Harmsworth.
Division two (men) Wayne Hipper, runner-up Robert Brittain.
Division two (women) Julie Newell, runner-up Trish Howden.
Premierships were celebrated by Macey’s Fill Ins (division one; runners-up Mad Mac’s) and Panmure Bulldogs (division two; runners-up Vikings).
Best team players:
Macey’s Fill Ins – Ron Bourke, Mad Mac’s – Erich Wagner, Panmure Mixed Nuts – Brendan Galloway, Disorderly Darters – Paul McKenna, Panmure Bulldogs – Stuart Howden, Vikings – Wayne Hipper, City Slickers – Chris Dart.
High Pegs:
Division one – men Jason Camilleri 137, women Tash McGuiness 100.
Division two – men Troy Snell 142, women Trish Howden 73.
Most tonnes:
Division one – men Ron Bourke with 95, women Sharon Bourke 58.
Division two – men Robert Brittain 64, women Julie Newell 19.
Most team tonnes:
Division one – Macey’s Fill Ins with 410.
Division two – Vikings with 207.
Low dart games:
Division one – Ron Bourke with eight; division two Brendan Jackway with four.
