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The Albion Foundation hit bullseye with Darts Night at The Hawthorns

On Saturday, June 7, The Albion Foundation hosted its popular Darts Night at The Hawthorns for just the second time.

By contributor Louis Bent
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The event welcomed over 200 participants and spectators of all ages to the East Stand concourse for two exciting tournaments (Junior & Adults).

Darts Night adult winner Andrew Dubberley poses for a photo after winning the competition.
Darts Night adult winner Andrew Dubberley poses for a photo after winning the competition.

Codey ‘The Conqueror’ won the junior tournament, while Andrew Dubberley scooped the adult prize in a successful day at The Hawthorns.

Cody 'The Conqueror' and family after winning the junior prize.
Cody 'The Conqueror' and family after winning the junior prize.

All profits raised go towards The Albion Foundation’s award-winning work across the Sandwell borough – and Deputy Director Jonathan Ward was delighted to see such a great turnout in aid of the club’s charity arm.

The Albion Foundation's Darts Night in action.
The Albion Foundation's Darts Night in action.

He said: “It’s been great to host our second Darts Night in aid of The Albion Foundation. It’s fantastic to welcome over 200 spectators and participants to raise funds for the Albion Foundation but also to come together and play darts. The event is a crucial one in our events calendar. It’s something different and it’s a way of engaging with participants who want to play darts and love West Bromwich Albion Football Club.”

Chris Follows, Operations Director at Tipton-based tyre wholesaler International Tyres, who were principal sponsors of the Darts Night, says the event had an “incredible atmosphere."

He said: “It’s a great privilege to support the Foundation. The darts has had an incredible atmosphere, bringing in companies and other people to support the local community. It’s great to be a part of the event and we’ll be supporting it for years to come. To be associated with the Foundation is great and we’ll do so whenever we can."

The Albion Foundation is the charity arm of West Bromwich Albion Football Club, with the aim of creating a proud Albion family that is engaged, inspired and achieving its potential. The Foundation serves the six towns of Sandwell through three different areas: Wellbeing & Disability, Behaviour Change, and Active Lifestyles.