The Isle of Man Caliburn Mixed Triples delivered an exciting day of darts at the iconic Villa Marina in Douglas, as part of the Isle of Man Darts Festival. The event, proudly sponsored by Caliburn Darts, L-Style, the Isle of Man Tourism Board and the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, attracted a strong international field competing for the prestigious title.
After a thrilling knockout stage featuring over a hundred teams, it was Steve West, Michael Huntley and Gemma Hayter who lifted the trophy, producing a series of impressive performances throughout the day.
Final
In the final, West, Huntley and Hayter faced a strong trio of Jarno Bottenberg, Moreno Blom and Vicky Pruim. The match produced high-quality darts from both sides, but the eventual champions proved too strong, securing the title with a 3–1 victory.
Semi-Finals
West, Huntley and Hayter booked their place in the final with a dominant 3–0 win over Joe Croft, Geoffrey Heath and Deta Hedman.
On the other side of the draw, Bottenberg, Blom and Pruim also impressed, defeating Rhian O'Sullivan, Jim McEwan and Alex Williams 3–0 to reach the final.
Quarter-Finals
The quarter-finals saw the level of competition increase dramatically, with several close matches deciding the semi-final lineup.
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Croft, Heath & Hedman defeated Ian Lever, Liam Mason & Ged Fielding 3–1
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Bottenberg, Blom & Pruim overcame William Borland, Barry Watson & Cody Hepburn 3–0
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O'Sullivan, McEwan & Williams defeated Lewis Bell, Sid Bell & Andrea John 3–0
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West, Huntley & Hayter beat Kel McKinnon, Craig Smith & Andrew Broll 3–0
Tournament Highlights
The competition featured a large and diverse field, with teams battling through the Top 128, Top 64 and Top 32 rounds before reaching the latter stages. Notable performances included deep runs from teams such as:
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Kel McKinnon, Craig Smith & Andrew Broll
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Lewis Bell, Sid Bell & Andrea John
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Lorraine Hyde, Sean Fisher & Terry Nash
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Aaron Turner, Callum Grelish & Lauren Conn
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William Borland, Barry Watson & Cody Hepburn
The event showcased the inclusive and competitive spirit of mixed team darts, with players of all levels competing side by side in front of enthusiastic crowds at the Villa Marina.
Champions
🏆 Winners
Steve West – Michael Huntley – Gemma Hayter
🥈 Runners-Up
Jarno Bottenberg – Moreno Blom – Vicky Pruim
🥉 Semi-Finalists
Joe Croft – Geoffrey Heath – Deta Hedman
Rhian O'Sullivan – Jim McEwan – Alex Williams
Full Results
Complete match results and bracket details can be viewed here:
https://tv.dartconnect.com/event/iomcaliburnfestival26/brackets/161773
