Aucote claims darts Premiership victory

He sealed the title for the first time after a few close attempts, claiming the £300 purse while Dave Hasnip was the runner-up, collecting £200.

A consistent campaign from Daz Turk saw him finish third (£140), with Mark Simpson fourth (£90).

The Pizza Perfection Championship was won by Bradley Butler (£250), who held off a great challenge from runner-up Adam Grant (£170), who won promotion to this level last year.

The two will now move into the Premiership.

Tomasz Hoeft’s first season saw him take third place (£115) and Damian Hatfield was fourth (£70).

Division Two was won by Kristow Mysliwy (£200) with Jimmy Birtwistle second (£140), Ali Baker third (£90) and Jake Lamyman fourth (£60).

Fifteen-year-old Ben Grant’s debut season saw him win Division Three (£150), with Phil Burnham second (£110), Emma Grant third (£65) and Wendy Aucote fourth (£50).

Roll call:

BSC Premiership: Highest Checkout - Paul Taylor 151; Highest Average - Darren Aucote 29.04; Most 180s - Dave Hasnip 20; Sports Person of the Year - Paul Taylor.

The Pizza Perfection Championship: Highest Checkout - Rob Scrupps 156; Highest Average - Bradley Butler 24.7; Most 180s - Bradley Butler 5; Sports Person - Adam Grant, Bradley Butler.

Division Two: Highest Checkout - Matt Grant 117; Highest Average Ali Baker 21.78; Most 180s - Ali Baker 2; Sports Person - Matt Grant.

Division Three: Highest Checkout - Ben Grant 100; Highest Average - Ben Grant 18.73; Sports Person - Wendy Aucote.