Pro Dart Tournaments
General Rules For Play
Glossary of Terms
PDT: Pro Dart Tournaments
Tournament: Any PDT sanctioned Open Draw Tournament at Member Venues
Main Event: Any PDT sponsored Main Event Tournament
Match: Any single game of play within a PDT Sanctioned Tournament
Cork: Bull or Bullseye to determine game of Match and order of play.
Scorer: Scorekeeper, Marker or Chalker
General
1. All PDT sponsored and/or sanctioned events shall be played in accordance with these rules, and where applicable, any supplemental rules.
2. All PDT sponsored and/or sanctioned events are “open” to any person 21 years of age or older who has paid all applicable entry fees to participate in the PDT sponsored and/or sanctioned event. No Refunds.
3. All PDT Venues must conform to the attached standards and Host Operators should “register” with PDT.
4. The PDT assumes no liability for accident or injury.
5. The PDT reserves the right to amend any or all of these rules at any time for any purpose deemed necessary at the time of the change.
Who May Play
1. Only players who have paid the applicable entry fees established by the PDT may play in any PDT sponsored and/or sanctioned event.
2. Players must be 21 years of age and provide proof thereof upon request.
3. There is no requirement for Membership in order to participate in any PDT sanctioned or sponsored event unless such rule is imposed for that specific event.
The Sanctioned Tournament
1. Entry Fees for a PDT Sanctioned Tournament are set at $5.00 per player ($6.00 with optional “Mystery Out” Random Draw).
2. The Fees per player shall be distributed accordingly:
a.) $4.00 (per player) towards the Sanctioned Tournament Prize Pool for that event.
b.) $1.00 (per player) to be used to finance PDT Main Event Tournaments with guaranteed Prize amounts and associated PDT expenses.
c.) Optional “Mystery Out” Random Draw is $1.00 extra (Total $6.00)
[All monies collected for Main Event Tournaments will be sent by the Member Venue Operator, along with copies of Sanctioned Tournament Play, to the PDT.
All monies collected for “Mystery Out” Random Draws will be held by the PDT Member Venue Operator and Paid to the Winner of the Draw by same at the time of the winning Draw.]
3. Each PDT Sanctioned Tournament must provide an optional “Mystery Out” Random Draw based upon the following rules:
a.) Any Player that “wins” an “01” game zeroing the score within the rules of the game may place their name on the Mystery Out Random Draw Sheet next to the Number Scored on the final turn that ends the game.
b.) Only ONE Player per number is allowed based upon a first come basis.
c.) At the end of the Tournament Play a Random Draw for one of all possible “outs” is performed.
d.) The Player listed on the Mystery Out Random Draw Sheet next to the number matching the Random Draw wins all Prize Monies accumulated for the Mystery Out Random Draw.
e.) If there is no Mystery Out Random Draw Winner the Prize Monies (the “Pot”) carries over to the next PDT Sanctioned Tournament sponsored by that Member Venue Operator.
4. Each PDT Sanctioned Tournament will consist of 10 Rounds or Matches.
5. Each Match will be of one of the following games:
a.) 501 (Double Out)
b.) 301 (Double In / Double Out)
c.) Cricket
6. The Dartboard will be a standard 18” Bristle Board and will be standard 1-20 clock pattern.
7. Proper set up of the Play Area shall observe the following dimensions:
Proper Setup Of A Darting Area:
a.) The Board will be hung exactly 5’ 8” from the floor to the center of the Bullseye.
b.) The Throw Line (Hockey or Oche) shall be 7’ 9¼” from the Face of the Board.
c.) A Scoreboard will be placed in sight from the line on one side of the Dart Board.
d). There should be adequate room for spectators and Players when they are not throwing.
8. Darts may not be more than 12 inches in length or weigh more than 55 grams.
9. Each Player participating in the PDT Sanctioned Tournament will be listed on the Tournament Play Sheet.
10. Each Player’s wins and losses will be recorded individually for each of Ten (10) games.
11. The Player with the most “wins” at the end of the Tournament will win the First Place Prize monies.
12. Prize monies will be paid for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers at the end of the Tournament unless otherwise stated within these rules.
13. Prize Monies will be distributed at these Percentage Rates:
a.) First Place: 40%
b.) Second Place: 33%
c.) Third Place: 27%
14. In the event of “ties” for any Prize Monies the Prize Monies will be combined and split between the winners.
[Example: A tie for First Place will combine the Prize Monies for First and Second Place and be split equally between the Players. A tie for Second Place will combine the Prize Monies for Second and Third Place and be split equally between the Players. At no time will Prize Monies be awarded to more than 4 players UNLESS more than 4 players tie for First and Second Place combined.]
15. Play will consist of 2 Teams of 2 Players per game unless the number of players for that event will allow for a “singles” Match or a “bye”.
16. Each Team will consist of 2 players chosen at random by open draw.
17. Each Team will play opposite a Team consisting of 2 players chosen at random by open draw.
18. Each Player will score a win or loss made during Team play as an Individual win or loss.
19. Each Winning Team is responsible for reporting the results at the end of each match to the Operator of the Tournament.
20. Each Player is responsible for reporting “Outs” for the Mystery Out Random Drawing, which will be verified by the Players participating in that match and reported before Darts are pulled from the board.
21. A Player may receive a “bye” when allowed by the number of Players for that event. All Players given a “bye” will receive a winning point for that Round.
22. Winners for Prize Monies will be determined by the number of wins recorded and tallied at the end of the Tournament. The Player with the greatest amount of “wins” will be deemed the First Place Winner.
23. Good Sportsmanship will be the prevailing attitude throughout the tournament. All Spectators and Players must behave in a manner that is not disruptive to any ongoing Match. It is the responsibility of the Member Venue Operator to provide a Professional and Safe atmosphere for all PDT Tournaments.
24. Any Player who, during the course of a Tournament, fails to comply with any of these Tournament Rules, will be subject to disqualification from that Tournament.
25. Each Player is entitled to no more than NINE (9) practice darts at the assigned board prior to a Match. No other practice darts may be thrown during the Match.
26. Tournament Boards are reserved for assigned Match Pairings. Exception: Tournament Boards not being used in a Match may be used for practice by Players not involved in a Match as long as the Players and location of the board do not disrupt or interfere with any ongoing Match.
27. Match Pairings will be called 3 times only. Any Player failing to report to the assigned board within 5 minutes of the last call will cause a forfeit to be called.
28. Players are solely responsible for their equipment. In the event that a Players equipment becomes damaged or lost at any point during a Tournament the Player is allotted 10 minutes to repair or replace the damaged or lost equipment.
29. Players are not bound to the Playing Area during the course of Match Play but are allotted only 5 minutes to report for their “Turn”.
30. A turn consists of throwing three darts. Players MUST keep their toes behind the hockey line (oche) or they will forfeit the points for their turn. If a player raises his hand and arm in the beginning of a throwing motion toward the dartboard the dart counts as thrown. The point of the dart must be touching the board to count. If a dart’s tip does not stick within the scoring area of the board for whatever reason (falling out, knocked out, missing the board) it counts as a thrown dart but does not score. A dart that sticks in the back of another also does not score. If someone is preparing to shoot and drops a dart while standing at the line, regardless of whether or not the dart falls over the line, the player is allowed to pick up the dart and throw it. Do not try to catch bounced out darts…they cannot be re-thrown.
31. Players CANNOT practice on any other board while involved in a game.
32. Only Chalkers and Players are allowed in the Play Area. Non-shooters and spectators must allow Tournament Players ample room for Play.
33. Each game begins with the “throw for the cork” (bull’s-eye) to determine which team shoots first and which of the three (3) approved games will be played. The order for the “throw” for the cork is determined by a coin toss with the winner of the toss having option at first or second throw.
34. Only a player participating in the upcoming game may “throw for the cork”. Darts thrown must stick in the board (per rule 30).
35. The second thrower may acknowledge the first dart as an inner or outer bull (cork) and ask for that dart to be removed prior to his/her throw. Should the first dart be removed without the request of the second thrower a re-throw will occur with the second thrower now having the option to throw first. The dart must remain in the board in order to count. Additional throws may be made when throwing the cork until such time as the player’s dart remains in the board. Should the second thrower dislodge the dart of the first a re-throw will be made with the second thrower now throwing first. Re-throws shall be called if it cannot be decided which dart is closest to the cork or if both darts are anywhere in the inner bull or both darts are anywhere in the outer bull. Should a re-throw be necessary the darts will be removed and the person who threw second will now throw first.
36. NO DART MAY BE TOUCHED BY THE THROWER, ANOTHER PLAYER, SCORER, OR SPECTATOR PRIOR TO THE SCORING OF THAT TURN. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE THROWER TO VERIFY HIS SCORE BEFORE REMOVING THE DARTS THROWN.
37. Game Rules as attached in Part II of these rules apply to games played in all PDT Sanctioned and Sponsored Tournaments.
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So, if “anytown, USA” has a dozen or so establishments that host PDT tournaments — that $1.00 per player that is sent to PDT is used for a larger dollar amount tournament in “anytown, USA” … right?
If that is the way it works then it would result in more tournaments with large prize amounts at the local level.
FC
Comment by freakin crazzzy — October 3, 2008 @ 1:40 pm |
That is exactly how it works. It is a “community” effort. Darters from around the country will benefit at all levels: local, state and country. The more establishments that host PDT tournaments the sooner tournaments can be held at the local level.
A portion of the funds are used for local tournaments – another portion for State or “District” tournaments – and yet another for a “Grand Tournament” that could be labeled a “national” tournament.
The goal is to allow players to enter the type of tournaments that they would normally not be able to participate in due to travel and associated expenses. How often do any of us see large dollar amount tournaments hosted in our locality? Usually we see those type of tournaments in large metropolitan areas that we cannot spend the time or money to attend. This program brings it all “home.”
If you know of any establishment that may be interested in hosting PDT tournaments on a weekly basis, contact PDT for more information.
Pro Dart Tournaments
Comment by prodarttournaments — October 3, 2008 @ 1:51 pm |
Thanks to Ryan Parker who pointed out a flaw in the general rules. Note there has been a change to rule 34, (throwing the cork), and is now qualified by rule 30 which states that a dart thrown (hit or miss) is a dart thrown.
As of this posting, all “throws for the cork” are subject to the same rules as darts thrown during a game.
Thanks Ryan.
Comment by prodarttournaments — February 23, 2010 @ 5:50 pm |