Super League Season VI Fiesta

It was going to be greatest night of the year to remember for all darters in Singapore!

Singapore darters returned to St. James PowerStation for a Super night of darts, drinking, dancing, partying, fun and games, prizes and pictures and many more!

The event was Dartslive Singapore's Super League Season 6 Fiesta and the purpose was to celebrate the end of the Super League Season 6. The highlights of the event were the Super League Cup Final and the Grandmasters Champion Final games. But to most of the players, they were also there to enjoy the party festivities that brought all the darters in Singapore under one roof. This season's "roof" was at TOXIC, occupying the venue formerly known as Powerhouse at St. James Powerstation. It was a location most conducive to partying with a high stage, big projection screen and a professional high-end professional lightings and sound systems.

Before the event started, many of the players had fun playing the darts-related "pasar-malam" fun games like Tikam-Tikam and Sharpest Reflex. The games require more luck than skill to win various prizes! Everyone had an equal chance to win prizes like flights, shafts and various other collectible darts accessories. There was also a huge commemorative picture booth for Polaroid snapshots or Facebook uploads. There were also door gifts for all attendees from various sponsors.

The event started off firmly with Fiesta's fun event - the Best Jersey competition! This time around, most of the teams seem to have selected and prepared their most talented player to model off their flamboyant jerseys! From cool dance steps, hand stands, Great Singapore Workout, Break-dancing to the ultimate front leg splits ! Everyone was awed by the stunning split performed by 花鸟风月 Darts Maxim's lady player and that probably gave the team a big edge and won the award for the team.

Full house crowd enjoying the Fiesta

The model from 花鸟风月 Darts Maxim performing a leg split

Next up, was the Super League Cup finals game between Kronos Zeus and Kronos Hyperion. Although both teams were from the same darters' group called Kronos, both sides put up their best games and gave no opportunity or chances to the other team. The game format was best of 5 medley games and both teams played competitively, taking turns to win each game and dragging it on to the final tie breaker game. However, Kronos Zeus, headed by team captain Jason Tay, played consistently well and was able to perform under pressure with all eyes watching their game on stage. He threw the final checkout dart and was joyously carried on stage by his jubilant team mates!

Kronos Zeus player, Lincoln Lye, on the line

Once the team games were done, we moved on to second highlight of the night which was the Grandmasters Champion finals between Harith Lim and Tony Teo. Both were top-rated, popular players in the local darts scene. Both have vociferous supporters who cheered fervently for their favourite player. The game format was "The World" format which was the best of 5 legs. In the first leg of 701, Tony came back from behind but just narrowly missed his golden chance to do a bull checkout. Harith took the opportunity and made his checkout. That error seemed to have affected Tony as he could not put up a valiant fight against Harith who was in top form and checked out the next two legs quickly, making it a 3-0 win.

Finally, with the two most important games of the season completed, all the prizes and trophies were given away along with some lucky draw prizes and culminating in the the grand confetti shower for the Super League Cup champions. Until Season 7 comes around, here are some pictures to recall the good times and fun memories. Good Darts to all! 

Here are the complete Season 6 winners:

S4 Division

Division Champion : Kirin @ iDarts

Division 2nd : D'Artist 犀帅

Division Joint 3rd : Ice Elements, Le Pin Monsters

S4 Group Champions:

Group 1 : Alps Osiris

Group 2 : Wiser Kyuubi  (九尾狐)

Group 3 : D'Artist 犀帅

Group 4 : Ninetingle

Group 5 : Forest Bull

Group 6 : [海盗] The Pirates

S3 Division

Division Champion : Devilish

Division 2nd : Toro Gallardo

Division Joint 3rd : Cheer Darters, Kronos Zeus

S3 Group Champions

Group 1 : Kronos Zeus

Group 2 : iDarts Dragon

Group 3 : SDS Salva

Group 4 : Kronos Chaos

S2 Division

Division Champion : Kronos Hyperion

Division 2nd : Ice Ice Baby

Division Joint 3rd : Monsters @ Dono, SDS Salvo

S2 Group Champions

Group 1 : Universe - Sun

Group 2 : Ice Ice Baby

Premier Division

Champion : Kronos TIGA

2nd place : Matadors@Alps

3rd Place : Kronos Hades

Super League Cup

Champion : Kronos Zeus

2nd : Kronos Hyperion

Joint 3rd : Kronos Chaos, Wiser 9 Marker

Grandmasters Cup

Champion : Harith Lim

2nd : Tony Teo

Joint 3rd : Mar Kenneth, Ronnie Ho

Other Awards

Best Rookie Award : Alex Lee,  Starlet Avengers

Most Improved Player Award : Alex Lee, Starlet Avengers

Best Jersey : 花鸟风月 Darts Maxim

White Horse Master : Harith Lim

Hat Trick Master : Harith Lim

S2 Division Champion - Kronos Hyperion

S3 Division Champion - Devilish

S4 Division Champion - Kirin @ iDarts

Premier Division Champion - Kronos Tiga

Super League Cup Champion - Kronos Zeus

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Team Singapore powers to 3rd place in IDF National Team event 2013!

Team Singapore had arrived home after a successful outing at the International Darts Federation (IDF) World Championship 2013 in Shanghai, China recently. Represented by Harith Lim, Kristine Lim, Yinn Cheng, Paul Lim, Pau Jin Kuang and Tony Teo, the team performed much better than last year, reaching a new peak of Joint 3rd place. Read about our previous chat with the team members during their preparation.

1. Team Singapore in IDF 2013, Shanghai

This year's World Championship attracted more than 400 dart players from around the world as well as the host country, China. The hall at Shanghai East Asia Exhibition Hall was huge and there were many many boards available. The event was played over 4 days, Aug 22-25 culminating with THE WORLD Stage 5 on the last day. The champion of The World was The Gunner, Lourence Illagan, while our own Paul Lim narrowly missed the chance, coming in as the runners up.

2. Paul Lim giving a pep talk to the team

In the IDF Team event, Singapore was pitted in Group D with powerhouse Team USA and Team UK, along with our regional neighbours, Team Malaysia and Team Thailand.

3. Team Singapore with Team Malaysia

In the first Round Robin game, Team Singapore beat Team Malaysia 9 - 4. The quartet of Paul Lim, Harith, Tony Teo and Kristine was put to task straight away with the first hurdle against our neighbour. Kristine showed that she was no rookie as she held her nerves grabbing a couple of crucial points for a sweet victory.

Thailand was next as Captain Paul Lim led the Spore Lions to 5-3 only for the stubborn Thais to level the game to 6 games all! The final gallon game (4-some) was running neck-to-neck with the Thais grabbing the lead n sitting at what seems to be a formality balance of 22. Captain Paul Lim’s bull balance would have been useless if not for Tony Teo, whose only option was to freeze the Thais. And that he did with a last dart at triple 19 to allow Captain Paul to a 2 darts finish ( single 18 then double 16 ) for a rousing victory ! Team Singapore wins 7 -  6 against Team Thailand!

On the next day of the Team Event, with Dartslive Official and seasoned campaigner Harith Lim down and out with fever, team reserve Pau Jin Kuang was put on the ‘oche’ for the first time. Team USA, with The World 2012 Champion, Scott Kirchner was too much to handle as Team S’pore bowed out gracefully but not after securing 3 vital points ! Team Singapore loses 3 - 10 to the Americans.

Next up, was the British Team. A short pep talk by Captain Paul Lim was all that was needed as Team Singapore faced a British Team made up of 2 PDC players in Tony Martin and Mark Webster. They shot great. However, the freeze rule in the 01’s did not really complement the lads as Singapore took an early 2-0 lead. Then, belief sets in as we raced ahead to 6-2 when doubles pair of Tony / Kristine, Paul / Jin Kuang both won in the fourth round of cricket. Paul and Tony held the next 2 points before the four combined to complete a sensational victory in the final 701 gallon with a final score of 9-4. And so with 3 wins in the Round Robin, a beaming Team Singapore marched through to the next stage - the Knock Out rounds.

4. Team Singapore with Team Britain

5. IDF 2013 Team event - Round robin scores

In the first Single Knockout game, Team Singapore was faced with Team Mongolia. The game format was race to 7 legs. In the earlier events, the Mongolian players were performing exceptionally well especially the Ladies,  who grabbed second spots both in the singles and doubles finals ! However, that was not to be with Paul Lim at the helm of Team Singapore. Our boys and girls played well to wrap up the game with a quick and decisive 7-0 victory to proceed into the Quarter finals round!

A sense of achievement and confidence filled the air as Team Singapore warmed up for the first time in IDF history for a spot in the top 4 knowing the Koreans were just as determined. There was no letting up now and the game started one all, then two all. Paul and Harith went one gear up and Singapore soon led 4-2 ! It was Paul Lim again for the next point in the cricket. At 5-3, history was in the making with the doubles pair Tony / Harith , Paul / Kristine sealing the result which will be remembered for a long long time ! Team Singapore beats Team Korea 7-3 to gain a spot in the Top 4 teams, its best ranking spot in IDF history!

6. Team Singapore with Team Korea

In the semi-finals, an opportunity to level the first game went astray when Captain Paul Lim narrowly missed the double 18 for a 156 finish. Very quickly, the team went down 4-0 after that. Although, we made a gallant effort to hold the next 2 points and took another 2 from the 5th game cricket to trail 4-6, there was no stopping the reliable Filipino number 1 player, Lourence Illagan, as he finished with a black bull, to put an end to what would have been a marvelous run by the Singapore Team !  Semi finals results : Team Singapore 4 – Philippines 7.

For the record, Team Philippines went on to beat Team USA in the final to win the IDF Team Event. Congratulations to all players of the Team Singapore 2013! This was the best achievement for the team in the IDF events. We are all proud of you guys!

7. Team Singapore with Team Philippines

Related story : Team Singapore prepares for IDF 2013
Content contributed by Roger Liu

Pictures 1,5 are Copyright © International Dart Federation & DARTSLIVE

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