Paul Booth is BDO’s new MC

[ChrisW]

SHOCKWAVES

[Ginge]

Confirmed as a woman. Shockwaves, or something.

The PDC experienced ones must have pulled out, or been a figment of his imagination.

[ChrisW]

Completing the line-up will be Yorkshire County caller Kerrie Compton, who will become the first female referee to grace the BDO stage as part of the official line-up.

In a break from the traditional all-male refereeing team, Kerrie’s appointment will reflect the current diversity of the BDO, which supports both the Men’s and the Ladies game at youth and senior level.

Kerrie has been involved with darts for the last nine years, from playing through to her involvement with the organising of local competitions and exhibitions in the local area.

This season, Kerrie took to the stage as the referee for BICC Premier County Champion’s Yorkshire and hasn’t looked back since. She has subsequently called at all the Yorkshire County home matches, the Yorkshire Classic and various league finals in and around the county.

Speaking on behalf of the BDO Chairman/CEO Des Jacklin expressed his delight at Kerrie’s appointment and at the completion or the new line-up of referees;

“The BDO found itself in a difficult situation a few weeks ago, however the response in terms of interested applicants for both MC and refereeing roles has been overwhelming.

We weren’t looking specifically for a female caller, but Kerrie’s credentials and her stage-presence made her a stand-out option and we are proud to be in a position to champion the first female darts referee to appear on TV for the BDO.

We cannot wait to work alongside the new MC and refereeing team, starting with the World Trophy in August!’

Kerrie also added:

“I am delighted to be given the opportunity to represent the BDO, and the chance to be the first female darts official to appear on tv. I am both nervous but very excited by this appointment and hope to make everyone proud. I look forward to working alongside the talent and other officials within the BDO and to meeting lots of new faces, as we help them to move forwards”.

You can see the new refereeing line-up, who will be calling for the top talent in the BDO at the upcoming World Trophy, which will take place at the King George’s Hall in Blackburn from 30th August to 1st Sept!

[Ginge]

We weren’t looking specifically for a female caller, but I was getting pestered at home to do it, and since i can't meet her demand of equal pay for women I thought this would give me a good chance of getting in her good books again after I tried to slash the womens WDT prize fund"

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[ChrisW]

Oh dear.

[Ginge]

Oh dear.

Probably an element of truth to it, tbh.

[oche balboa]

Well its got Ginge talking

[ChrisW]

Been giddy for this thread all week.

[devosteve]

SHOCKWAVES

I will always remember where I was when this news shook up my world!

What was the quote: "and the chance to be the first female darts official to appear on tv". Err.....

At least des is enthusiastic and said in his interview this is how the BDO rolls from now on (all positive etc). I wonder if he was joking when he made the shock wave comment?

[devosteve]

I thought this would give me a good chance of getting in her good books again after I tried to slash the womens WDT prize fund"

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I do wonder if it wasn't a mistake when they revealed the prize fund but it was the original intention?

[TimmyB]

Confirmed as a woman. Shockwaves, or something.

The PDC experienced ones must have pulled out, or been a figment of his imagination.

You should have seen the look on Rod Harrington's face.

[Ginge]

Oh, and they cant even get her name right. It is CROMPTON and not Compton....



Embarasing stuff.

[Ginge]

^^^now removed from Twitter after someone pointed this out. Amateurs.

Still up on FB though.

[Tommy T-Rex]

Complete and utter disgrace. No disabled refs,none in wheelchairs or on crutches, no blind refs, none with speech impediments and two from Yorkshire of all places!!! When did the elections take place? The once great democratic organisation is now reduced to a dictatorship. This is one of the darkest days in all my years as a democratically elected official.

[ChrisW]

Wow! all fixed. They are fast these days the new BDO lot.

[devosteve]

The Frontline? Isn't that a name for a flea killing product? And for killing ticks as well.

[ChrisW]

The Frontline? Isn't that a name for a flea killing product?

Yep! And also the name for the place where all the shockwaves were felt during the war.

[BlueSpark]

Oh, and they cant even get her name right. It is CROMPTON and not Compton....



Embarasing stuff.

How embarrassing
But not unexpected

[mshaw2]

Great to see Kez on the big stage. Deserves her chance.

[craigmc]

Why they feel the need to make a poster with 4 total unknowns on it and 2 vaguely familiar names and then release it as if big news I don't know? Suppose the County callers will bring a few friends and family to watch if nothing else? All looks a bit desperate