WEDNESDAY
The Maximum Darts Kick-Off Tournament started the Canadian Youth National Championships the evening of Wednesday, May 13 with 99 players in attendance vying for the top spots in their respective categories. After a hard-fought battle, congratulations go out to the winners – Maya Clifford Horton (AB), Tobie Lundrigan (NL), Olivia Lundrigan (NL), and Sean Hill (WO).
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MAXIMUM KICKOFF |
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JR GIRLS |
JR BOYS |
SR GIRLS |
SR BOYS |
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| WINNER |
Maya Clifford-Horton (AB) |
Tobie Lundrigan (NL) |
Olivia Lundrigan (NL) |
Sean Hill (WO) |
| RUNNER-UP |
Shay-Lyn Walsh (WO) |
Liam McNeil (EO) |
Lily-Anne Gover (AB) |
Peyton Hammond (BC) |
| JOINT 3RD |
Shaelyn Boone (AB) |
Colton Dunn (WO) |
Caidynce Rever (AB) |
Cole Morrison (NS) |
| JOINT 3RD |
Haleigh Boone (AB) |
Alex Blanchard (NL) |
Madalyn Buzzell (EO) |
Jaxson Danis (AB) |
| JOINT 5TH |
Kaydence Duffney (AB) |
Jayden Chin (EO) |
Jayda Hammond (BC) |
Reece Harris (BC) |
| JOINT 5TH |
Nevaeh Farrell (NL) |
Finn Fletcher (MB) |
MaKayla Ryan (WO) |
Noah Lovell (NL) |
| JOINT 5TH |
Phoenix Galay (SK) |
Joey Potvin (QC) |
Saylee Blois (AB) |
Aiden Hornblow (EO) |
| JOINT 5TH |
Kianna Clarke (NL) |
Nolan Miller (BC) |
Brooklyn Hopper (WO) |
AB Smith (AB) |
THURSDAY
Opening ceremonies officially started the 2026 Youth National Championships on Thursday, May 14. First up on the schedule was the NODOR Cup team event. It is an opportunity for each team to play alongside each other against another team and all its members with no separation by age or by gender.
GOLD MEDALISTS – Team Alberta
SILVER MEDALISTS – Team Newfoundland
BRONZE MEDALISTS – Team Eastern Ontario
BRONZE MEDALISTS – Team British Columbia
Congratulations!
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsor Swiftflyte/NODOR through their liaison BY Group, our youth players participate in the annual Swiftflye/NODOR Bursary Shoot. Winners of each category receive a $1,000 bursary and the runners-up receive a $500 bursary to be used towards their post-secondary education. Congratulations to the following players:
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JR GIRLS
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JR BOYS
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SR GIRLS
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SR BOYS
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| WINNER |
Peyton Penney (EO) |
Tobie Lundrigan (NL) |
Olivia Lundrigan (NL) |
Kempton Duval (SK) |
| RUNNER-UP |
Shaelyn Boone (AB) |
Jakob McLain (WO) |
Caidynce Rever (AB) |
Peyton Hammond (BC) |
FRIDAY
Friday, May 15 schedule sees the doubles for girls and boys in play. The calibur of play kept increasing and has seen 63 - 180’s scored since the first dart thrown on Wednesday. Congratulations to the winners!
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JR GIRLS DOUBLES |
JR BOYS DOUBLES |
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| WINNER |
Shay-Lyn Walsh / Bailey Skwierczynski (WO) |
Jakob McLain / Colton Dunn (WO) |
| RUNNER-UP |
Isabelle Thibodeau / Danika MacRae (NB) |
Liam McNeil / Jayden Chin (EO) |
| JOINT 3RD |
Phoenix Galay / Madison McLeod (SK) |
Tobie Lundrigan / Alex Blanchard (NL) |
| JOINT 3RD |
Shaelyn Boone / Maya Clifford Horton (AB) |
Renaldo Smith / Colin Haas (AB) |
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SR GIRLS DOUBLES |
SR BOYS DOUBLES |
| WINNER |
Brooklyn Hopper / MaKayla Ryan (WO) |
Peyton Hammond / Reece Harris (BC) |
| RUNNER-UP |
Lily-Anne Gover / Caidynce Rever (AB) |
Jett Danis / Jaxson Danis (AB) |
| JOINT 3RD |
Alicia Smith / Samantha Chalmers (EO) |
Ryker McMahon / Eddie Hebert (MB) |
| JOINT 3RD |
Jayda Hammond / Haedyn Strickland (BC) |
Kempton Duval / Tyrel Grenier (SK) |
SATURDAY
First up on Saturday’s schedule was the singles events. Followed by the Youth Canadian Open for U18 and the first ever U23 Canadian Open. The stellar play continued throughout both events. Congratulations to all the winners!
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JR GIRLS SINGLES |
JR BOYS SINGLES |
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| WINNER |
Maya Clifford Horton (AB) |
Rhyder Oliver (NS) |
| RUNNER-UP |
Peyton Penney (EO) |
Liam McNeil (EO) |
| JOINT 3RD |
Shaelyn Boone (AB) |
Jakob McLain (WO) |
| JOINT 3RD |
Shay-Lyn Walsh (WO) |
Tobie Lundrigan (NL) |
| JOINT 5TH |
Bailey Skwierczynski (WO) |
Ben Goddard (RP) |
| JOINT 5TH |
Phoenix Galay (SK) |
Jayden Chin (EO) |
| JOINT 5TH |
Isabelle Thibodeau (NB) |
Alex Blanchard (NL) |
| JOINT 5TH |
Sadie Chaulk (NL) |
Colton Dunn (WO) |
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SR GIRLS SINGLES |
SR BOYS SINGLES |
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| WINNER |
Lily-Anne Gover (AB) |
Peyton Hammond (BC) |
| RUNNER-UP |
Olivia Lundrigan (NL) |
Kempton Duval (SK) |
| JOINT 3RD |
Jayda Hammond (BC) |
AB Smith (RP) |
| JOINT 3RD |
Caidynce Rever (AB) |
Sean Hill (WO) |
| JOINT 5TH |
Haedyn Strickland (BC) |
Eddie Hebert (NB) |
| JOINT 5TH |
Abbygayle Tackney (NO) |
Ryker McMahon (NB) |
| JOINT 5TH |
Brooke Martell (NS) |
Cole Morrison (NS) |
| JOINT 5TH |
Anabelle Vallee (QC) |
Reece Harris (BC) |
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CANADIAN OPEN U18 GIRLS |
CANADIAN OPEN U18 OPEN |
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| WINNER |
Olivia Lundrigan (NL) |
Peyton Hammond (BC) |
| RUNNER-UP |
Jayda Hammond (BC) |
Liam McNeil (EO) |
| JOINT 3RD |
Saylee Blois (AB) |
Colton Dunn (WO) |
| JOINT 3RD |
Peyton Penney (EO) |
Rhyder Oliver (NS) |
| JOINT 5TH |
Kaydence Duffney (AB) |
Alex Blanchard (NL) |
| JOINT 5TH |
Brooke Martell (NS) |
Lucas Fraser |
| JOINT 5TH |
Maya Clifford Horton (AB) |
Jaxson Danis (AB) |
| JOINT 5TH |
Caidynce Rever (AB) |
AB Smith (AB) |
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CANADIAN OPEN U23 GIRLS |
CANADIAN OPEN U23 OPEN |
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| WINNER |
Kayla Smith (EO) |
Sean Hill (WO) |
| RUNNER-UP |
Lacey MacDonald (BC) |
Ethan Ford-Gourdie (LA) |
| JOINT 3RD |
Calie Penney (EO) |
Cole Morrison (NS) |
| JOINT 3RD |
Eryn Whyte (NO) |
Benoit Lalonde (EO) |
| JOINT 5TH |
Abbygale Tackney (NO) |
Dorian Mathewson |
| JOINT 5TH |
Shiane Crocker (NL) |
Jordan Crocker (NL) |
| JOINT 5TH |
Sierra Thurber (NS) |
Carson Spencer (PE) |
| JOINT 5TH |
Abbagail Nicholson (NB) |
Blake MacDonald (BC) |
SUNDAY
The last day of play at the Nationals was the Mixed Doubles event with a historical conclusion. Peyton Hammond completed his SECOND Triple Crown in 2 consecutive years! No other player in the history of the Youth or Adult Nationals has accomplished the same. Congratulations Peyton!
Congratulations to today’s winners!
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JR MIXED DOUBLES |
SR MIXED DOUBLES |
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| WINNER |
Shay-Lyn Walsh / Jakob McLain (WO) |
Jayda Hammond / Peyton Hammond (BC) |
| RUNNER-UP |
Peyton Penney / Liam McNeil (EO) |
Alicia Smith / Aidan Hornblow (EO) |
| JOINT 3RD |
Lexi Edwards / Rhyder Oliver (NS) |
Lily-Anne Gover / Jett Danis (AB) |
| JOINT 3RD |
Charlotte Barr / Jayden Chin (EO) |
Olivia Lundrigan / Jordan Crocker (NL) |
| JOINT 5TH |
Mary-Lou Therien / Nathan Brown (QC) |
Thary Stephanson / Kempton Duval (SK) |
| JOINT 5TH |
Tobie Lundrigan / Kianna Clarke (NL) |
Abbagail Nicholson / Eddie Hebert (NB) |
| JOINT 5TH |
Daemon English / Phoenix Galay (SK) |
Caidynce Rever / Jaxson Danis (AB) |
| JOINT 5TH |
Shaelyn Boone / Renaldo Smith (AB) |
MaKayla Ryan / Sean Hill (WO) |
Tonight is the awards banquet to wrap up the 2026 Canadian Youth Nationals!
To all the parents, coaches and volunteers, thank you for your dedication to our youth players and program.
To all our youth players, hold your head's high. You accomplished something not everyone gets to experience. You have represented your Province with not only skill, but with sportsmanship and in some cases, courage. Hold your heads high, we are all so proud of you.
Safe travels home to everyone and we will see you next year.