The 2024 Welsh Inter County Championship Darts Event, held at Pontins Sand Bay, was a thrilling showcase of skill, precision, and team spirit. Both the Men's and Women's team events featured intense competition, with Glamorgan taking the title in the Men's category and Clwyd triumphing in the Women's event.
Men's Team Event: Glamorgan Tops the Table
The Men's Team Event saw Glamorgan Men emerge as the champions, leading the league table with 48 points. Their 4 victories out of 5 matches with an average of 23.38 darts per leg, secured their top spot. Glamorgan's consistent performance throughout the tournament demonstrated their superiority and determination to claim the title.
Gwent Men gave a strong chase, finishing second with 44 points, Gwynedd Men also performed admirably, securing third place with 42 points. Despite their efforts, neither team could surpass Glamorgan's impressive run.
The remaining positions saw Clwyd Men finish fourth, Breconshire Men fifth, and Pembrokeshire Men sixth. Each of these teams had their moments of brilliance but couldn't break into the top three.
Final Men's Team Standings:
- Glamorgan Men - 48 points, 4 wins, 23.38 average darts per leg
- Gwent Men - 44 points, 4 wins, 22.87 average darts per leg
- Gwynedd Men - 42 points, 4 wins, 22.47 average darts per leg
- Clwyd Men - 31 points, 1 wins, 20.75 average darts per leg
- Breconshire Men - 30 points, 2 wins, 21.36 average darts per leg
- Pembrokeshire Men - 30 points, 0 wins, 20.48 average darts per leg
Women's Team Event: Clwyd Ladies Take the Crown
In the Women's Team Event, Clwyd Ladies dominated the competition, finishing first with a perfect record of 5 wins from 5 matches. Their impressive average of 17.30 per leg highlighted their superiority throughout the tournament. Clwyd’s consistency and teamwork earned them a well-deserved championship title.
Glamorgan Ladies also had a strong showing, finishing second with 23 points. Gwynedd Ladies took third place with 20 points, demonstrating their competitive edge.
Gwent Ladies, Breconshire Ladies, and Pembrokeshire Ladies rounded out the standings, with each team showcasing resilience and determination, even as they faced tough competition.
Final Women's Team Standings:
- Clwyd Ladies - 26 points, 5 wins, 17.30 average darts per leg
- Glamorgan Ladies - 23 points, 4 wins, 17.95 average darts per leg
- Gwynedd Ladies - 20 points, 3 wins, 15.65 average darts per leg
- Gwent Ladies - 19 points, 2 wins, 15.88 average darts per leg
- Breconshire Ladies - 11 points, 1 win, 15.47 average darts per leg
- Pembrokeshire Ladies - 6 points, 0 wins, 14.20 average darts per leg
A Memorable Weekend at Pontins Sand Bay
The 2024 Welsh Inter County Championship Darts Event at Pontins Sand Bay was a celebration of darts at its finest, with teams from across Wales showcasing their talent and passion for the sport. Glamorgan Men and Clwyd Ladies, the champions of their respective categories, displayed remarkable skill and teamwork, making them deserving winners of this prestigious event.
As teams look ahead to next year, the 2024 Championship will be remembered for its intense competition, thrilling matches, and the camaraderie shared by all participants.
