WilSon Energy doubles up community support with latest sponsorship deal

Newark-based WilSon Energy is proud to confirm its sponsorship of local double board darts team RHP Darts of Hazzard.

The agreement will see WilSon Energy sponsor the team’s shirts and a range of equipment for the next double board darts season, which started last month. The new shirts will also promote the team’s familiar catchphrase, “Nobody likes to see that”, which is often expressed when a dart doesn’t go the team’s way.

Having originated in France, the traditional game of darts, often played in pubs, has morphed into various UK regional forms over the years. While many have died out over time, one form that has survived, is actively used in the Newark-Upon-Trent pub league, where the game is played on a doubles dart board of the Lincoln format.

In contrast to a traditional board, a double dart board has no different coloured segments or trebles and the bullseye doesn’t have the twenty-five-point surround.

The RHP Darts of Hazzard, whose home turf is the RHP Sports and Social Club, are regular competitors in the Newark and District Double Darts League, taking on other regional teams in a series of seasonal fixtures.

Andy Wilkinson, CEO at WilSon Energy, said: “We’re really pleased to be supporting the RHP Darts of Hazzard with this latest sponsorship deal.

“As our local team, we’re fully behind them and are looking forward to cheering them on into this double board darts season and beyond.

A spokesperson for RHP Darts of Hazzard, said: “It’s great to have WilSon Energy’s backing as we start our summer season campaign.

“We’re proud of our kit and this local support is so helpful as we aim to move up the league table. Watch this space!”

You can follow the team’s progress on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/newarkdarts