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One of the long time favorite Bull’s-Eye News writers is Kip Morrish. She is a very special lady who insures that there is always something important and interesting within the NDFC Newsline in every issue. Her interviews have provided in sight into the many great players throughout all the provinces of
Canada. Over the years, she has focused on what’s interesting about everyone else. It’s high time we all find out a little more about Kip Morrish.
Morrish learned about the game of darts over 40 years ago in London, England,
when she was a little girl 8 years of age. Her Aunt and Uncle had a dartboard and she was introduced to the game on her frequent visits.
When she became of age, she joined the British Air Force. In the Air Force, she
was mostly assigned to office work which gave her the opportunity to pick up the game again playing in pubs. Upon her release from the R.A.F. she had the
opportunity to join the Canadian Air Force and they paid her way to Canada. In the Canadian Air Force she did her basic training in St. Jean, just outside
Montreal, Quebec which was two months in duration. From there she was stationed in Vancouver, BC for six months followed by two and a half years in
Greenwood, NS. Then she went back to Quebec to St. Hubert for two more years and finally to France for a two years stint.
When Morrish finally finished her commitment to the service, she and a friend
were set on moving to British Columbia and settling down, but first wanted to stop in Manitoba to visit her friend’s mom. The plan was to stay 6 months,
but she never left. She still makes her home in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
While in the service and after she completed her service, Morrish remained a
member of the Legion and just recently received her 40 year pin. There, she continued her love of the game, playing in leagues and getting news for the
local Legion about tournaments and other competitions. When the NDFC formed 26 years ago, Morrish became involved in the Manitoba Executive at
the very start. She joined the NDFC Executive in 1990 and finally cut ties with the Manitoba Executive in 1998.
Morrish has remained single throughout her darting life and loves it. She
throws a 25 gram tungsten dart, but has had to give up playing regularly in leagues and tournaments because of health problems. During her playing
days, she made the Manitoba National Team 3 times. Her favorite dart players are Bob Anderson, Patricia Ferrell and Amy Earle. Sorry folks, but
everyone has to have favorites. Both Earle and Ferrell have been on the NDFC International Team and have been National Champions.
Other favorites of Morrish include her favorite writer, Danielle Steel, with
romance novels. She likes most foods, but she is partial to chicken dishes. She loves to watch cop movies and her favorite actor is Michael Douglas
while her favorite actress is Julia Roberts. Her idea of a perfect vacation would be to travel to Switzerland. During down time at home, she like to
watch tennis and CFL (Canadian Football League) on the television.
Morrish is the NDFC Membership Director and the Communications/PR
Coordinator. She has been to every NDFC National Championships since the NDFC’s existence in one capacity or another, player, Executive, or simply a
tag a long, except for three years, 1978, 1979, and 1981. She takes pride in how the NDFC Executive has improved the National Championships over the
years into the class act it is today.
Morrish does a terrific job for the NDFC as Membership Director and
Communications PR Coordinator. She feels that personal attention to membership is the glue that holds the NDFC together and helps make it
strong as a governing body for the sport of darts in Canada. She feels that one of the most effect contributions the NDFC has made to date for continued
growth has been the institution of the policy of fines for not providing a volunteer at the annual Nationals and for turning in provincial memberships
late. Another of her favorite actions of the NDFC was assisting with the formation of and the promotion of the NDFC Youth Darts program. Many of
the up and coming players in Canada have come through the NDFC Youth Program.
Morrish remains on the NDFC Executive because she can’t get off. Sounds
strange, but two years ago, Morrish informed the Executive she was planning to complete her term and step down. Step down she did, but circumstances
arose that made it necessary for Morrish to resume the position once again, and there she remains. The NDFC Executive would not be the same without
her, and neither would the NDFC Newsline contained in every issue of Bull’s-Eye News. Our congratulations and sincere thanks are extended to this very
special lady, Kip Morrish.
Also profiled in the November/December print edition (page 44) is Alberta’s
Linda Ledingham. Guess who conducted the interview? Yep... Kip Morrish!
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