I have been playing darts since I was 19, you could say it is in my blood as both my Mum and Dad are keen dart players. My brother, Richie, started playing at the same time and I won’t say too much but he’s pretty good!!

I played my first ever competitive game for The Manor Arms in Burton, we were playing against The Cranleigh Pub, and I drew a feller called Micky Hurst and got whooped 2-1 but it made no odds as I was bitten by the bug. My captain, Steve Pidgley, told me I had played well and from that game I played all season without getting dropped. After a couple of seasons I started playing in the Dorset Superleague for Bournemouth. From there I was picked to represent Dorset in the British Inter County Championships. My first game was the very last game of the 93/94 season, we were Home to Middlesex, I won 3-1 with a 20.64 avg and I absolutely loved it and couldn’t wait for the next season to start. My second game was against Gwent, 94/95 season, I won 3-0 with a 29.47 average which cemented my position in the team and subsequent promotion to the A side where I have continued to play to this date.

I have been playing to County standard for a long time but have always wanted to push it a bit further. I have picked up a few major titles over the years but never enough to get noticed as a serious contender on the circuit. I thought I’d won the lottery when a fellow dart player and friend approached me and offered to sponsor me for the BDO Invitation circuit 08/09 for the 2010 Lakeside Pro.

And that is my story so far. . . .

Outside of darts I enjoy getting out on the golf course, and am a bit of a project person unfortunately not many projects get finished though! Just ask my wife. I also became a Dad this year for the first time.

You can email me to discuss your requirement, and the best way to make your event as enjoyable as possible for you and the people there. 

Email me: thecannonball@ymail.com

Website: http://thecannonballcarter.com