Name:
Janine Cassar
Nickname:
Neen
Date of Birth:
28.12.1963
Place of Birth:
Melbourne Victoria
Star Sign:
Capricorn
Marital Status:
Married
Height:
5ft 4
Occupation:
Home duties and Peace Keeper
Any pets:
2 Horses 2 Cats and a Dog
Favourite Movie Star:
Nicholas Cage
Favourite Movie:
Forest Gump
Favourite TV Show:
Angel
Favourite cartoon Character: Yosemmity Sam
Favourite Song:
The Dance (Garth Brooks)
Favourite Singer:
Alan Jackson & Garth Brooks
Favourite CD:
Little bitty (Alan Jackson)
Favourite band when you were a teenager:
Sky Hooks & Alice Cooper
Favourite Drink:
Ouzo
Favourite Food:
Chicken Kiev
Favourite book:
Tandia by Bryce Courtney
What are you reading at the moment?
Unlimited Power by Anthony Robbins
Favourite item of clothing:
Dart Undies
Favourite holiday destination:
The High Country and beach
Favourite Restaurant:
None in particular |
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Type of Dart Used:
20 grams a friend gave them to me a couple of years ago
Sponsors:
Puma
Which Association(s) do you play in?
Central Highlands Dart League (Ballarat) Vic
What age did you start playing darts?
I started playing local league when I was 23
How did you get into darts?
A friend was short a player and asked if I would fill in, and I
had a great time and it all moved on from there.
What year did you make your State Debut?
1998
Ambition:
I think all state reps have an ambition to play for Australia and
I'm no exception.
Achievements:
· State:
· 2002 State Rep. Season has just begun, Runner up VDC Open
· 2001 Semi finals Marcia Boyd, Semi finals Rene Stevenson
Memorial
· Winner VDC State Singles, Quarter final in the Fairfield
Classic (NSW)
· Australian:
· 2001 Victorian Teams Champions in Qld, Semi Finals Australian
Singles, Quarter Finalist Pacific Masters, 6th in the top 8 averages
· 2000 Vic team Runners up in Geelong
· 1999 5th top 8 averages
· International:
· Haven't had the pleasure to play overseas yet but I'd love
to one day.
What do you remember about your State debut game?
I first played state level in 1998 in the round robin knockouts.
I had no idea there were so many great players around, that's when
I decided I wanted to be like them, that meant a lot of practice
and persistence, but I made the side and haven't looked back.
How did you get into darts?
A friend was short a player and asked if I would fill in, and I
had a great
time and it all moved on from there.
Who has been the biggest influence on your career?
Probably my husband, he makes me practice.
What is the best advice your parents ever gave you?
Enjoy life; treat people the way you want to be treated.
What has been your most memorable win?
VDC state singles, behind all the way, best of 7 sets, came down
to the last leg and I threw a 14 darter to win the match.
Do you have any superstitions or rituals before competition?
I don't know if this is a ritual or a superstition, but I have my
favourite colour undies I wear when I am playing darts.
Sports Person you most admired:
Jezza and Bruce Dule (Carlton football players)
What is the best sporting event/match you ever attended as a
spectator?
Rodeo (bull riders)
Who's the biggest entertainer you have seen live?
Garth Brooks
Who is the most famous person you have ever met?
Willie Nelson
Best place to spend your time away from darts?
Up in the High country with family and horses.
If you were marooned on island, what would be the one thing you
would take if you could?
That would have to be my horse (thought I'd say darts eh)
If you had a superpower, what would it be?
To be able to read peoples minds.
What would you do if you had a million dollars?
Pay off the mortgage, have a massive spend up, then travel the world
playing darts, and buying thoroughbred horses for my race stable.
Did you excel in any other sports as a junior?
Athletics, softball, swimming and diving.
Do you follow any other sport?
AFL football, tennis, I love all sports.
Apart from darts, what is your biggest talent?
Anything to do with horses.
Your most memorable moment:
Watching our racehorse Mr Bo Jangles and Frank (husband & rider)
win their first race.
Your most embarrassing moment:
Taking my husband shopping, and he pretended !!! to be mentally
challenged, I ignored him and the shoppers thought I was the worst
carer they had ever seen.
Something that you like, but shouldn't?
Chocolate, it gives me pimples.
What is your worst habit?
I talk too much
What do you wish you could do, but are bad at?
Golf, I don't have the patience
Describe yourself in 3 words:
Fun loving, Impatient but Genuine.
Hobbies/Interests:
Riding horses and training for racing and I'm a petrol head as well
& I love old cars.
Anything you would like to comment on or add:
I love the sport of darts, and would love to see it in the Olympics
one day and the Commonwealth games.
We need more people to recognise darts as a sport and get behind
it more. After all it's a sport that all ages can play. One last
thing, don't forget to have fun while you are playing our great
sport. |
