The 2020 Challenge Tour is for PDPA Associate Members ONLY:

ELIGIBILITY FOR OTHER EVENTS:

To be eligible to play on the Challenge Tour you will have needed to play at least once at either the UK or European Q-School and not won a Tour Card.

PDC Unicorn Challenge Tour 21-24 Event Brief:

ENTRY DEADLINE:

You must enter these events prior to 2pm on Friday 18th September 2020 to enter please go to your SPORTRADAR online entry account.

REGISTRATION & START ON THE DAY:

Players must register at the PDC Registration desk before 09.30am at the latest, the draw and schedule of play will then take place and games will commence 30 minutes after the draw in announced.

The draw will be available on the TV screens in the venue, with an A-Z of player’s names and drawn board. You must be at your board when your game is due, or you may risk disqualification.

Please keep your eye on the board and when you are due to play. The PDC reserves the right to amend the schedule of play if necessary; any amendments will be posted on the website and in the venue.

TIMINGS ON THE DAY:

08:00 - Doors will open to players and their guest
08:00/09:30 Registration (Any player not registered by 09.30am will not be in the draw for the first event of the day)
09.30 - Registration closes and the draw takes place
30 Minutes after draw is announced - Event Begins
13.00 - Registration closes for the second event of the day, if you have registered for event one you do not need to register again, this is for players who are only playing in the second event of the day.
18.30 - Events Conclude (Approximately)

All Challenge Tour events are drawn at random.

RANKING TABLE:

CTOoM Only

PLAYERS GUESTS:

Important Notice for all players registering your Guests: Players will be allowed TWO NON-TRANSFERABLE bona-fide guest each at these Challenge Tours and must provide their names to the security on registration. If your guest details are not provided, their entry to the event may be refused.

Please note that no one wearing football shirts or shorts of any kind are allowed. Tracksuit bottoms or joggers will be at the discretion of staff if you have a valid reason i.e. a medical issue etc (A medical certificate may be required) No children under 11 years old will be admitted. ID for proof of age may be required. Players need to note that their guests are their responsibility, and they need to make sure that they dress and act appropriately.

PLAYING FORMAT:

The format is best of 9 legs throughout; the player on the left of the draw will throw first for the bull to determine who throws first in odd-numbered legs.

PRIZE FUND:

Winner £2,000
Runner Up £1,000
Semi Finals £500
Quarter Finals £300
Last 16 £200
Last 32 £100
Last 64 £50
TOTAL £10,000

PRIZE MONEY PAYMENTS:

Is paid by BACS to the account you have provided details for on the PDC Bank Details Form. If you have not provided your details please email the PDPA info@pdpa.co.uk or the PDC Accounts Department aimie.hogg@matchroom.com and ask for a form.

Players must be aware that you are not allowed to put a third parties bank details on your form, unless they are a registered agent or your parent/guardian. You may be asked for proof.

These forms will also be available at the events and MUST BE SIGNED BY THE PLAYER Prize money is paid via bacs usually within 2 weeks following the events.

MARKING & DART CONNECT:

The Dart Connect system will be in use. This event works on a “loser marks” basis, so please make sure you are available to mark the next game if you lose. You may also be required to mark the first game on the board, so be aware of any announcements. Failure to mark may result in a DRA referral and/or removal of your entry for subsequent days.

PLAYERS BEHAVIOUR:

Players are reminded about their behaviour and it is your own responsibility to behave in an acceptable manner. Players must not drink alcohol in the playing area, bottled water only is allowed (Not in Glasses) The tournament director has the power to stop a game and award the game to the opponent of any player whom the tournament director decides is behaving in a way which is damaging to the sport, the PDC, the PDPA, its sponsors or broadcasters.

RULES & DRESS CODE:

These events will be played under Darts Regulation Authority Rules, and in accordance with the PDC Order of Merit rules which are available at www.pdc.tv The full DRA Rule Book is available at www.thedra.co.uk any queries regarding individual attire should be addressed to the ProTour Manager ahead of the event you are participating in, see below.

With regards to footwear, the DRA rule 5.17.1 applies: Players are not permitted to wear jeans: Neither shall they wear trousers or skirts made with courdroy material which has been fashioned in a "Jeans Style". Black trousers are the required option. No training shoes will be allowed unless the player provides written medical reasons from a qualified practitioner. The restriction shall apply to any form of "Track Suit" attire. The final decision will rest with the Tournament Director.

ALCOHOLIC DRINKS:

Players Please Note: Please be aware that no players or guests are allowed to bring alcoholic drinks into the venue FULL STOP for any of these events. All players and guests will be subject to a bag search by PDC Security before admission to the venue is granted. Only alcoholic drinks bought inside the venue are allowed to be consumed. If you have any alcohol in your bag you need to remove it prior to entering the arena, or you may be subject to a DRA referral.

Dispensation will be given to people with special dietary needs but you need to inform the PDC Tournament Director and/or the PDC Europe Tournament Director immediately at registration.

SMOKING & DRINKING:

Smoking is not permitted inside this venue. Smokers should use the designated smoking areas outside of the building. Players are ONLY permitted to drink water during a match. No other drinks can be consumed during a match; this includes having a drink from the table behind you whilst your opponent is throwing or between legs. This rule will be strictly observed.

Any player under the age of 18 drinking alcohol will be immediately eliminated from the event, and will be seen to be bringing the game into disrepute. This also includes those over 18s seen to be supplying alcoholic drinks to players under 18.

Players are not allowed to drink any alcohol during play, this includes a break of play i.e. toilet break etc or you will be disqualified and refered to the DRA. Only bottled water is allowed to be consumed during play.

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Please be professional, responsible and appropriate at all times when using social media, you not only reflect yourself but you reflect your sport.

INTERNET BROWSING & CALLS:

For the benefit of competing players and their guests, mobile phones must be turned onto silent before entering the playing area. You are allowed to use mobile phones within the playing area to text, message and browse the internet. The making or receiving of calls in the playing area is forbidden. This includes the bar area.

If you need to make a phone call you must leave the playing area and go outside the venue. It is also forbidden for Players and/or their guests to take photographs within the playing area. Where a Player or Registered Agent fails to comply with this rule it will lead to a referral to the Darts Regulation Authority for possible disciplinary action. Guests who breach this rule will be asked to leave the Arena.

Please note that Players are responsible for their guests at all time when they are attending an event.

CONTACTS PRIOR TO EVENT :

Should any player have any queries about these events please ring PDC Tournament Director Graham Fairhurst 07930975240 or email graham.fairhurst@pdc.tv or call the PDC Head Office on 08712 501 180.during office hours.

AT THE EVENT:

PDC Pro-Tour Manager TBC
Or your PDPA representative TBC