Monday, August 19, 2013

[Results] Tiger SEDA Singles Series 2013: Serie 5

THE RESULTS: SERIE 5

MEN
Champion - 40pts
ANANDAN TANDRIAN

Finalist - 30pts
JACK MANI

Semi-Finalist - 20pts
AHMAD NURULBASYAR AMIN
NORHISAME ATAN

Joint 5th - 10pts
THOMAT DARUS
AZMIE AZIZ
SHAM IDRIS
JYE SHAM

Joint 9th - 5pts
S. MURUGESAN
SAIFUL AZAM
VIJAYAN
MICHAEL ANG
AZHAIRY AZIZ
S.RAJ
RENGASWAMY @ SAMY O
ATHIMOOLAM

WOMEN
Champion -
KAREN PU

Finalist -
NOOREDRIANNA JAULIN @ DEENA

Semi-Finalist -
JESSY LIM

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

[Tournament] Tiger SEDA Singles Series 2013 : Serie 5

Happening on Sunday the 18th of August at Century Club, The Summit USJ, Subang. For more inquiries click the link at the bottom.

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Results will be posted out soon! Stay tune and follow this blog.

Monday, July 15, 2013

Darts by Aster Kyle G. on BFM 89.9


So the interview came out on BFM 89.9 last Saturday the 13th of July. Listening back to the podcast I couldn't stop laughing at how I sounded or the things I said. Nonetheless, it was a great experience, no regrets.

Please take note that I know that I may not be the best darter in Malaysia or the world, but I've learnt great things from great players and it's more of sharing my dart experience with whomever is willing to listen (or read). Thank you Mum and especially Dad for playing the game the way it is and the way I will always play it. Also, a big Thank You for all the guidance, advise and memories, to all those that I've had the privilege of training with, playing with and meeting.

Have a listen to the podcast below, (it's the final 5 minutes of the show) and I truly hope you enjoyed it!

Till then, Cheers!

Friday, July 12, 2013

[Results] Labuan Open Dart Tournament 2013

Team Event (Division 1) Results
Champion
BRUNEI WAQI ONE

Runner-up
HOTEL MALURI GREEN

Joint 3rd/4th
MY TEAM
KDKK KLASIK

Joint 5th-8th
KENINGAU
All 4 ONE DIAMOND
All 4 ONE APACHE
ARISTOS EAST


Team Event (2nd Chance)
Winner
THE CHAMPZ

Runner-up
PHOENIX NATURE

Joint 3rd/4th
SUSUPUT
MAHAWANGSA 'B'

Joint 5th-8th
LDS DARTERS
CHEERS & DARTERS
PAAMAD
TSV DARTERS


Men's Singles
Winner
ZUL

Runner-up
TUAH

Joint 3rd/4th
COLLIN
HJ. REJAB

Joint 5th-8th
AMIN
UBU
ZAMRI
HJ. AZREN


Ladies Singles
Winner
HANISA

Runner-up
MONICA

Joint 3rd/4th
SUZLINAH
ROSE

Joint 5th-8th
PIPAH
SUZANAH
CRYSTAL
SUSIE


Tuesday, July 9, 2013

My First Ever Dart Interview












I recently was interviewed about darts on BFM 89.9 and a million questions popped through my head. The experiences and memories flashed through my mind and i just had to write a post about it. Honestly, this was my first ever radio interview ever. The previous one, being in a group, I don't really count. Anyway, I was recommended by a friend of mine cause he knew I played darts like forever. A shout-out to Edmund Woo for the recommendation!

So this post, I'll be answering 10 questions related to darts to anyone out there who shares a similar story or an even more interesting dart background than I did. Hope you enjoy the read.

1. How long have I played darts?
Honestly, it feels like my whole life. I remember throwing darts with my parents since I was a kid. But to what I remember or can count, 8 years in total.

2. When did you start playing darts?
It all started when the World Cup was held in Malaysia in 2001. Back then, hardly anyone, my age at least played darts. I was only 15 years old then. The Malaysian team wanted to send a junior team. And seeing as that my parents were darters as well, I tried out.it was between 2 players for the boys team and 2 players for the girls. Unfortunately, after months of training, and selection, I only managed to be a reserve player. I gave up to focus on my studies and never really picked it up till I was 20. I never looked back since.

3. What team do I play for? And have played for?
I started from a team formed by my dad called Bruz, which was an abbreviation of Bitches are Uz. Then I played for a team I trained with regularly called Aristos for about 3-4 years. I then left to join a mentor of mine and formed Team Hi 5. And after 3-4 years, I'm back at Aristos.

4. What is your most memorable dart moment?
I've had quite a few. But if I was to name one, it would be my first ever Malaysian Open. I still remember it as it was yesterday. I was playing for Aristos Team B and It was the last qualifying game, we needed to win or get knocked out. I remember checking in the foursome 1001 x 1 after what seemed like a million darts from everyone. Madhouse (double 1) it was. Then came the last singles, with the score tied at 6-6. I remember playing a simple game of all twenties in my last leg to take the game 2-0 for the win. It was a test of nerves and pure focus. Another memorable moment was playing at  the last edition of the SWIDA Open in the same team as Dad. But we'll leave that story for another day.

5. What are one of the few things you've learnt from playing darts?
Firstly, darts helped me with my math when I was in high school. It made me count quickly and made me look at numbers in a very different manner. Secondly, it opened my mind to analyse everything I did in my life as well. See, I learnt that darts was similar to life. You name the sayings you hear in a lifetime, and you can relate them to darts. Practice makes perfect. One step at a time. Better late than never (when it came to checking). But the one thing that stuck with me throughout my life, is that, you win some and you lose some. The same went with my life, I won some and I lost some. The game of darts, the game of life.

6. What was one advise you would never forget?
Well, the funniest one is one my national coach and family friend Kevin Rozario advised me. I had just picked up darts again, and after a long long session of training and playing, I asked him, what would be his most important advise to give me about playing darts. He turned around and said dont! Don't start playing. Seriously. Other than that, it was, every time you stand on that line (oche), you give it everything! Anything less, don't' bother going up.

7. If there was one thing you could change throughout you dart journey, what would it be?
That I would have never stopped playing at 15 and planned my time better with training to be better than I am right now.

8. What would you like to achieve in darts?
I'm not saying that I want to be the world champion. But I would love to win not only team events but  a few singles events as well and dedicate it to my mother who gave up darts to raise the family and my dad who taught me how to love the sport. Being in the National squad again wouldn't be too bad either!

9. Your one advise to up and coming darters?
I'm not in any position to tell, but besides the train hard and train smart advise that any sport would tell you to do, remember why you played the game, for the fun and joy of it. Cherish the friendships that you make because its also just a game. Most importantly, learn how to count/calculate! Whether its steel-tip or soft-tip darts, know your numbers! That just irritates me when darters don't know how to set or check an out-house.

10. Lastly, football or darts?
Hard one to choose, but I have to say darts cause of all the experiences I've been through. Don't take football away as well, it's just that I love my darts!

Hope I didn't bore you with my Q&A session but do comment if you have similar experiences or something you think you'd like to add on.

Stay tune for the interview on BFM 89.9 on Saturday July the 13th!

Till then, cheers!

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

[Results] Tiger SEDA Singles Series 2013: Serie 4
















THE RESULTS: SERIE 4

MEN
Champion - 40pts
ZULRIZAN AZDAN

Finalist - 30pts
ANANDAN TANDRIAN

Semi-Finalist - 20pts
VICTOR POULOSE
MOHD. HAZLAN AZIZ

Joint 5th - 10pts
AZHAIRY AZIZ
S. RAJ
MANICKAM
MOHD. SHARUL AMADAN

Joint 9th - 5pts
AZMIE AZIZ
K. SAEGARAN
MEENA SUNDRAM
ERIC PEDLEY
ROSIDI PUASA
JACK MANI
NASIR JANTAN
ATHIMOOLAM


WOMEN
Champion - 25pts
NOOREDRIANNA JAULIN @ DEENA

Finalist - 15pts
HERDA HASAN

Semi-Finalist - 10pts
ZALINA ISMAIL
JAMILAH MUHAMMAD

Friday, June 28, 2013

Idarts Trinity Grand Opening




So I recently went for the Grand Opening for Idarts 4th outlet (Idarts Trinity) at Jaya One Petaling Jaya. It was by coincidence as my Team Aristos went and also a call by my cousin Justin who convinced me to give it a go. I was also at the Grand Opening of its first outlet, so why not this one eh?

It was pretty impressive as it was packed to the brim. There was hardly any room to stand about but luckily my team was there early with a table next to the main board. Free flow and free game play was on the cards for the night. So, you can guess that it was gonna be a pretty good night. And it was.

The grand opening was pretty simple, a ribbon cutting ceremony and some champagne popping. However, I have to say that the highlight of the night was the match between two Dartslive Japanese players playing against each other in a best of three match. A lady and a young chap 15 years of age. The maturity of the lad playing darts was something even I didn't expect and couldn't recall myself being that composed playing at that age representing the national team. Nonetheless the lady took the game 2-0 with cheers and jeers from the intrigued public.

Notable veteran players were there such as Malaysia's most notable soft-tip player Amin Ghani, and Singapore slinger Harith Lim. Of course recently appointed Phoenix Representative Shidy (Team Aristos Captain) was amongst the crowd but was quiet and quite well disguised in a hoodie.

Few beers, a glass of champagne, couple of rounds of darts. What else could be better? Did I mention the beauties that were there? :)

Check out Idarts Trinity Facebook page for all the photos!

Monday, June 24, 2013

Back Again?

Well, I've had a long long journey that has led me back to here. Seeing as that darts has grown in the past couple of years, it seems like a good time to come back and share some of my experiences and also what's been going on in the dart scene now. So, if you're reading this, i'll be back to update this page and hopefully you'll enjoy a good read. If you're wondering what i normally write about, go through the past post and hopefully you'll like a post or two. Till then, cheers.