In 2004, the WDF Europe Cup returns to Finland for the third time. After Turku in 1986 and Kerava in 1992, Tampere is now the place of action. The fourteenth edition of the WDF Europe Cup was held at the Scandic Hotel Rosendahl from 13 to 16 October. With 21 participating countries for men and 20 for women, it can safely be called a successful edition. Estonia makes its debut at this tournament.
In particular thanks to the victory in the pairs Clare Bywaters & Trina Gulliver take the gold for England in 2004 with 50 points. The Netherlands has to settle for silver this time after two consecutive titles in 2000 and 2002. The Dutch ladies collected 43 points. Ireland will get the bronze with 25 points, three points more than Wales and eight points more than Northern Ireland that finishes fifth. It is the eighth time that the WDF Europe Cup overall title goes to England.
Overall ranking
1 - 50 points England
2 - 43 points Netherlands
3 - 25 points Ireland Republic
4 - 22 points Wales
5 - 17 points Northern Ireland
6 - 13 points Germany/ Scotland
8 - 12 points Italy/ Sweden
10 - 10 points Denmark/ Finland/ Russia
13 - 5 points Hungary/ Norway
15 - 3 points Belgium/ Estonia
17 - 1 point France
18 - 0 points Austria/ Latvia/ Switzerland