Barry day centre hits target with new tournament - 26/02/07

 

A darts tournament at Barry's New Horizons Day Centre provided an opportunity for users to display their skills and enjoy some friendly competition.

 

Organised by Day Service Officers Faye Harding and John Saunders, the event featured 12 players who received plaques and certificates from Vale of Glamorgan Council Disability Sport Wales Development Officer Linda Ruston.

 

Vale Council Cabinet Member for Leisure and Tourism Cllr Gwyn John, who was delighted to hear that the event had been a resounding success, said: “The in-house tournament offered an opportunity for individuals to improve their co-ordination, enter into a competitive challenge, and have a bit of fun whilst making personal progress. Congratulations to everyone who took part.”

 

Slight modifications were introduced to account for wheelchair users, with the board lowered and the oche realigned proportionately to ensure fair play.

 

Taking part were winner Andrew Davies, Keiron Rees (second), Paul Weeks (third), Robert Crocker, Dilwyn Williams, Phillip Hockey, Brett Thompson, Mark Alexander, John Davies, John Saunders, Keith Everleigh and Peter Stevenson.

 

For more information on Disability Sport, please contact Linda Ruston on (01446) 704728 or visit the Vale Council website at www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk