Covid Restrictions UK:
There are currently no covid travel restrictions on entry to the UK
PDC Event Brief:
This will be sent to all players after the entry deadline, for full and final details.
Registration:
- 10.30 Doors Open
- 11.00-13.00 Registration.
- 13.00 Registration closes, if you are not registered before 13.00 you will not be in entered in the first event of the day.
- 13.00 Draw done, play will start 14.00.
- 15.00 If you are only in event 2 of the day, you must register by this time, if you are in both events you will be automatically registered for both events when you first register.
Format:
The format is best of 11 legs throghout. These events will have seeded players.
Qualifiers:
If you qualify for any of these two events see ET8 Zwolle 27th-29th May and ET9 Trier 1st-3rd July.
PDPA Rep at this event:
Alan Warriner-Little awl@pdpa.co.uk Mobile 07798693998
There is official or rates for Wigan Hotels, so you are free to book what ever hotel you wish.
Travel to the WIGAN:
Venue:
Robin Park Leisure Centre, Loire Drive, Newtown, Wigan WN5 0UL
Website:
Driving Directions:
From the South: Leave the M6 at J25, turn left at the roundabout onto the A49 towards Wigan. Continue straight over a roundabout a subsequent sets of traffic lights until you reach a large junction called ‘Saddle Junction’. You will see ASDA in front of you, turn left so that you keep ASDA on your right and there will be a fire station on your left (Robin Park Road). At the traffic lights turn right into Loire Drive, follow this road straight across a mini roundabout and round to the back of the shops. The Sports Centre will be on your left and the Arena on your right
From the North: Leave the M6 at J26 turn right onto the A577 signed towards Wigan. Follow the road through 2 sets of traffic lights and arrive at Saddle Junction. Then follow directions above. There is ample free parking on site, please be aware that on match days parking can be more difficult and charges can apply, also on these days make sure you are in a correct parking area.
Train Stations:
Robin Park Tennis Centre is an approximate 3/4 minute drive from both Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western Railway Stations, £3/£4 in a Taxi, or a 10 minute walk.
Parking:
There is ample parking at Robin Park, NOTE: During match-days it will be very busy and charges will apply and be aware of the parking restrictions for disability parking especially in front of the venue.
Nearest Airports:
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL / EGGP) is 25 miles from Wigan.
- Manchester International Airport (MAN / EGCC) is 29 miles from Wigan
PDPA Shuttle:
We have a shuttle bus for use to/from airports and to/from venue/hotel, there is a charge but cheaper and is obviously someone you can trust. To book any shuttles and for any information including prices please use contact information below. First come first served.
- Andrew Slinger +44 (0) 7889 279124
- Email slingerandrew@yahoo.co.uk
For All Flights:
The PDPA Official Travel Partner ‘Travel Counsellors’ are here to help all of our members travel requirements in 2018, Tina Tomlinson at Travel Counsellors is here to give you travel advice, help and a fully professional service.
To register for this service send the following 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: www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/tina.tomlinson
- Office: 0161 826 6790
- Tina Mobile: 07510 580427
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