The England Classic Youth Championship, proudly sponsored by The Olly Croft Centre of Excellence, one80, and The Seal Bay Resort, brought together the brightest young stars in the game for an incredible day of darts at the Seal Bay Resort in Selsey. Across eight competitive groups, the next generation of talent showcased impressive averages, composure, and determination — confirming that the future of English darts is in safe hands.
Emerging from a field stacked with quality, it was Jack Nankervis who claimed the England Classic Youth title, producing a string of exceptional performances and finishing in style with a 5–2 victory over Tergel Khurelkhuu in a high-class final. The standard of play was exceptional, with Nankervis averaging 87.23 in the decider to Khurelkhuu’s 79.33, capping off a superb tournament that saw both players display maturity and skill beyond their years.
Nankervis, who topped Group D with an outstanding 84.68 average, dominated the knockout stages. After a 3–0 win over Oliver Stroud in the Last 16, he followed up with a composed 3–1 quarter-final victory over Ethan Baines, before surviving a thrilling 4–3 semi-final against Mason Teese, where both players averaged in the mid-80s. In the final, Nankervis’s heavy scoring and calm finishing proved decisive, sealing his championship with authority.
Tergel Khurelkhuu, representing Group G, also enjoyed a fantastic run to the final. After topping his group with six wins from six and a 73.64 tournament average, he defeated Joshua Machin 3–1 in the Last 16, overcame Mitchell Lawrie 3–1 in the quarter-finals, and beat Addison Hefferon 4–2 in the semi-final with a confident 77.76 average. His consistency and precision throughout the event earned him a well-deserved runner-up finish and widespread respect.
Among the many standout performances, Mason Teese continued to prove why he’s one of the most promising young players in the country. After topping a competitive Group A that included Joshua Machin and Freddie Herbert, Teese advanced through the knockouts in style — averaging 90.18 in a 3–0 Last 16 win over Cori Wiltshire and dominating Connor Mitchell 3–0 in the quarters. His semi-final with Nankervis was a classic, featuring high scoring, big checkouts, and a narrow last-leg defeat despite an excellent 85.55 average.
Addison Hefferon was another standout performer, finishing second in Group D behind Nankervis with a strong 79.12 average before defeating George Ping 3–0 in the Last 16 and edging past Davie Duval 3–1 in the quarter-finals. His consistency throughout the event demonstrated how quickly he’s developing into a serious contender on the youth circuit.
There were also impressive showings across the board: Davie Duval, unbeaten in Group C with a 77.73 average, continued his fine form with a 93.94 average in his 3–0 Last 16 win; Mitchell Lawrie and Connor Mitchell both reached the knockout stages with five group-stage victories apiece, while Ethan Baines dominated Group E with six wins from six and carried that momentum into the quarter-finals.
From the group stages to the final dart, the England Classic Youth Championship showcased professionalism, sportsmanship, and top-level scoring from the sport’s rising stars. The event also highlighted a remarkable depth of talent — players like Freddie Herbert, Corey Stamp, Cori Wiltshire, and Jenson Macey all demonstrating strong averages and the ability to challenge at the top level.
In the end, though, it was Jack Nankervis who stood tallest. His combination of heavy scoring, clinical finishing, and composure under pressure earned him the England Classic Youth title and marked him as one of the brightest prospects in the next wave of English darts.
