The PDC Unicorn Challenge Tour season will conclude with a six-event, three-day weekend to be staged at the Barnsley Metrodome this autumn.
The Challenge Tour had played one four-event weekend in 2020 before the coronavirus pandemic led to the suspension of tournaments in mid-March. The Challenge Tour will conclude with six £10,000 events to be held from October 9th - 11th.
The top two players from the Challenge Tour Orders of Merit will receive a two-year PDC Tour Card for 2021/2022. In addition, the highest ranked player on the Challenge Tour Order of Merit will receive a place in the 2020/2021 William Hill World Darts Championship.
Also, the top 8 players on the final 2020 CTOoM who remain PDPA members in 2021 and are not TCH will also qualify for the UK Open Finals.
Entry List:
The entry list for these 6 events is at the bottom of this page.
Entries:
Players who were previously entered by virtue of their entry being transferred from a previous event must now note, these will NOW be refunded so you will need to re-enter any of these 6 events you wish to play in.
Entries are available through www.pdcplayers.com, costing £50 per event. NOTE: Make sure you are entered in all 6 events if you intend to play in all of them. Check via your sport radar account. If you are still unsure or want to request a refund see below.
Note of Entry Deadline:
The entry deadline is Monday 5th at 2pm, The PDC reserve the right to bring this forward, so if you intend to play make sure you are entered and keep an eye on current information. Due to Venue and Government Guidelines the PDC reserves the right to change the Entry Deadline Date without prior notice.
Refunds:
If you require a refund for any events, please email The PDC Tournament Director Mr Graham Fairhurst graham.fairhurst@pdc.tv
Players who have not previously competed on the PDC Unicorn Development Tour will need to Register with the system first. PDC Unicorn Development Tour events are open to players who were aged 23 or under on January 2 2020, and once their 16th birthday has passed.
Events:
October 9th-11th Barnsley Metrodome
Friday October 9th - Events Five & Six
Saturday October 10th - Events Seven & Eight
Sunday October 11th - Events Nine & Te
Travelling from abroad:
Players from Countries not on UK Government issued “Safe Air Corridor List“ are responsible to check the guidance on quarantine before they book any travel and pay entry fees. Click Here for the list. This would mean you will be required to self isolate for 14 days when you arrive which isn't practical in most instances.
Countries and territories can be taken off or added to this exempt list at any time, so you need to check before booking and any travel. Recently added are Belgium (8th Aug) and the Netherlands (15th Aug)
Travel Insurance:
All players who are travelling into the UK must also check in regard to their Travel Insurance, and if they are covered.
Guests:
No guests are permitted to attend the Events other than the following:
- DRA Registered Managers/Agents
- Guardian for Players Under 18
Marking:
There will be no markers at these events, all games will be played on a ‘Loser Marks’ basis on the Dart Connect system.If you require to practice using 'Dart Connect' CLICK HERE This page was set up for the recent PDC Summer Series but has video tutorials of how to use the system.
Entries for CT 5-10:
TBC
Travel to the BARNSLEY:
Venue:
Metrodome Barnsley. Queens Ground, Queens Rd, Barnsley S71 1AN
Website:
Important Notice to all players:
We want all our players to be safe and secure, whilst travelling to the venue, hotel or back home please use all required safety equipment at appropriate times i.e. masks, gel or gloves. Social distancing and be vigilant at all times, if you are showing any signs of illness don't attend and seek medical advice.
Driving Directions:
For driving directions CLICK HERE and add your starting point
Train Station:
Barnsley train station is a short walk to the venue
Parking:
There is ample parking at the Metrodome and please use the back or right car parks, remember the entrance to the darts venue is at the back of the arena.
Venue:
The full details of all the players requirements with regards to health screening which includes temperature checks and a short questionairre, social distancing, health & Safety in the venue and any other health checks etc will be sent to all participants ASAP.
Travel:
At present there are no issues for UK based players travelling within the UK other than social distancing, face coverings and hand washing/sanitising on a regular basis.
For Non UK based players travelling into the UK, the government in England has announced quarantine restrictions on arrivals from the following countries, Czech Republic, Jamaica, Switzerland, Croatia, Austria, Trinidad and Tobago, France, Netherlands, Malta, Monaco, Turks & Caicos, Aruba, Belgium, Andorra, Bahamas, Luxembourg, Spain which would normally mean you would have to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival.
However, the PDC has an agreement with the UK Government's Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) with regards to an exemption for a return to sport for top athletes, that the health screening in place at the venue is sufficient at this time so quarantine upon arrival in the UK is not needed.
From the Netherlands, the current status for travel to the UK is Orange which means only necessary travel can be done, but as above the DCMS agreement means you do not need to quarantine when you arrive in the UK. However, you may have to quarantine for 10 days upon your return, so will need to check your Governments Advice.
Players from all countries should keep themselves up-to-date with all information on travelling to the UK and returning home based on their own governments advice.
PDC Letter:
An official letter on PDC headed paper outlining the measures in place at this event, will be sent to all entrants prior to travel.
Travel Insurance:
All players who are travelling into the UK must also check in regard to their Travel Insurance, and if they are covered.
Airports:
The nearest major airport is Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield (DSA / EGCN). This airport has international flights from Sheffield, United Kingdom and is 25 miles from the centre of Barnsley, United Kingdom.
Another major airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA / EGNM), which has international and domestic flights from Leeds, United Kingdom and is 34 miles from Barnsley, United Kingdom.
Manchester Airport (MAN / EGCC) has international and domestic flights from Manchester, United Kingdom and is 43 miles from Barnsley, United Kingdom. Humberside Airport (HUY / EGNJ) has international and domestic flights from Kingston Upon Hull, United Kingdom and is 66 miles from Barnsley, United Kingdom.
PDPA Shuttle:
Contact Andy Slinger to enquire about shuttles to/from airports, hotel and venue.
Phone +44(0)7712 206991 Email pdpashuttle@gmail.com
For All Flights:
The PDPA Official Travel Partner ‘Travel Counsellors’ are here to help all of our members travel requirements in 2018, Katie French and Tina Tomlinson at Travel Counsellors is here to give you travel advice, help and a fully professional service.
For your overall security and safety, please use the official PDPA travel partner ‘Travel Counsellors’ if you choose to go your own way, we do not have any further help we can give to you, for changes, shuttles or an early return in case of emergency or early exit from an event.
24/7 service, Expert advice and seamless service, Online flight check-in, Last minute changes and bookings.
To register for this service send the following to Katie French CLICK HERE Full Name (as written on passport), Contact number, Email address, Date of birth, Address, Passport number, Passport issue date, Passport expiry date, Country of issue, Nationality, Nearest departure airport/s
Contacts:
- Email: PDPA@travelcounsellors.com
- Website: http://www.tctravelmanagement.co.uk/katie.french
- Office: 0161 826 6790
- Tina Mobile: 07510580427
- Facebook: @travelwithKatieFrench
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