Following two Covid cancelled tournaments, this year's Central Otago darts pairs at the Oturehua Hotel brought together the farming community for fun and sport.

Sixteen people took part representing country pubs from Lauder, Omakau, Oturehua and the Fire Brigade and the action began at 1pm. 

Organiser Wayne Love said the afternoon went well with lots of good fun had by entrants and supporters.

“It was all over by about 5.30pm, but the locals stayed on,” he said.

Wayne, who played with his wife, was knocked out in the semi finals by the pair who went on to win overall. 

The final battle was between Oturehua’s Larry Connell and Fraser McKnight and Omakau’s Raelene McNally and PK.

Raelene McNally made the darts final together with dart partner PK.

Oturehua’s Larry and Fraser won with a three dart finish of 66 by Larry. 

Winners are grinners: (From left) Oturehua’s Fraser and Larry, who took home the title, with tournament organiser Wayne Love

The singles tournament is coming up at Blacks Hotel in Ophir on July 17. Only those affiliated with Omakau district darts can enter, but supporters are welcome to come and support entrants, and enjoy the competition.