Sponsored by Pompey Darts

ENTRIES OPEN Please read on for more detailed entrance requirements.

Portsmouth Darts Academy are excited to invite any U18 darts player to participate in our Open Autumn 2025 Darts Tournament.

Entry Fees:
U18 Open: £8 pre-paid only. All payments are non-refundable.

Join us for a fun-filled day for all the family; a mix of free and paid for mini-games and activities for the adults and siblings with the main action for 8-17 year olds.

Date: Saturday18th October 2025

Times: Doors open 12 midday | Check In 12 midday – 12:45pm | Toe to Oche 1pm

Location: The Phoenix Darts Club, 1st Fl, 1B-2A The Clockhouse, London Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7HE

The door to the club is between Stardust and Nationwide. Please note it is a 1st floor venue with only stair access. It is not suitable for pram or wheelchair access.

Entry Requirements:
Entrants to the main tournament must be aged between 8 and 17 as of 18th October 2025. Those aged over 18 as of 18th October 2025 are NOT permitted to play.

Other activities provided on the day do not have an age restriction and do not require online registration.

Tournament Rules:
Registration: Registration online is required. Entries will not be accepted without payment online. Online registration closes 6pm Friday 17th October 2025.

Check-in: at the registration table inside The Phoenix Darts Club between 12:00 midday – 12:45. Failure to check in on time forfeits your entry. Gameplay begins 1pm.

Format: Standard 501 (double out) game play.
First rounds; Best of 3 legs.
Semi-Final will be best of 5 legs.
Final will be best of 7 legs.
Straight knock-out tournament.
Bull up (closest to Bull) to choose starter.
Loser from previous match to chalk next game. DartConnect will be used. Help can be provided if this hasn’t been used before.

In addition to the main tournament, a FREE plate tournament place will be offered to those knocked out.

Games are played on standard dart board measures and operated under the rules laid down by the Darts Regulation Authority. See below for link.

Prize: Main: £100 to winner, £75 to runner up.
Plate: £50 to plate winner. £25 to runner up.

Other Activities on the day

  • 9-dart challenges (non-monetary prizes)
  • Design a Flight art activity
  • Raffle
  • Lucky Dip
  • Blackouts

Filming and photography will take place during the tournament.
Facilities:
– A range of hot/cold meals, snacks, ice creams and beverages will be available to purchase from The Phoenix Darts Club. Please do not bring your own food or drink with you (baby food/milk is allowed).
– Venue accepts cash or card payments

We will also have a shop selling merchandise to raise funds for Portsmouth Darts Academy. Cash and card payments accepted – all profits go directly to Portsmouth Darts Academy.

FAQ

  • You do NOT need to be a member of Portsmouth Darts Academy to attend
  • You do NOT need to be JDC Academy Member or JDC Member to attend the open tournament.
  • You are NOT allowed to bring your own food/drink in to the venue, with the exception of baby food.
  • Prize money will be transferred once a verified bank account has been provided.

Parking:
Pay and Display car parks are located:
– Rockville Drive
– Dukes Walk
– Curzon Road
– Wellington Way

Play Rules
Basic Rules:
In a game of 501 the object is for one player or a team to be the first to reach zero from starting total of 501.

In simple terms, after three darts are thrown, the throwing player subtracts the total scored from his current total until he reaches zero.

In order to reach zero each player must finish by throwing a double i.e. if player one has 36 remaining he must hit double 18 to win, while if player two has 45 remaining he must hit single 5, double 20 to win – or a another combination of scores provided the final dart scores on a double.

Dart Board Measurements:
Standard height from the floor to the bullseye on the dartboard is 5 feet 8 inches, while the oche (distance between the front of the board and the toeline) should measure 7 feet 9.25inches.

Play will run in accordance with the DRA Rulebook.

This tournament has been set up and is run by Portsmouth Darts Academy as the promoter. It is in no way affiliated with any other Dart organisation or body.