The JDC holds 6 seasons per year and each season consists of 8 weeks. Members compete by taking part in the structured routine on a weekly basis. The scores are officially logged using godartspro.com and through this entry the scores are automatically submitted to the JDC. These scores are then added to the Academy Order of Merit and members receive JDC coloured medal representing their skill level (calculated using their average score over the highest 6 throws in the 8 week season). Players also have the chance to take part in national events and competitions representing the Portsmouth Darts Academy. In some events and competitions there can also be a cash prize.

2025 Academy Order of Merit

Seasons 1-3  will be qualifying for the JDC World Darts Championship 2025.

Seasons 4 & 5  will be for Super 16 Finals.

Each medal and shirt colour represents the skill and ability of the player, which in turn, determines whether a player receives a handicap in some games and competitions. Winning a PDA shirt is a great achievement and players are proud to wear them regardless of their colour.

JDC Handicap

The JDC handicap benefits those players still developing and working towards higher medal and shirt colours. It means that for academy and JDC competitions that we can put a high handicap player against a scratch player and the match has a more level feel. More challenging for the scratch player but more importantly less dis-heartening for a high handicap player.