Entry to England:
There are currently no restrictions on entry to England.
Event Brief:
The full and final event brief will be sent to all players following the entry deadline by the PDC.
Daily Registration:
- 08.00-Doors Open
- 08.00-09.30 Registration for first event both days.
- 09.30-Registration closes, if you are not registered before 09.30 you will not be in entered in the first event of the day.
- 09.30-Draw done, the draw will be displayed in the venue and on DartConnect, play will start 30 minutes after the draw is displayed.
- 12.30-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.
Marking:
All games will be marked using the DartConnect system, these events will be on a loser marks basis, you may also be required to mark game 1 on your board. Floating Markers may be available on the day.
Format:
The format is best of seven legs up to the Semi-Finals, and then best of nine legs for the semi-finals and final. These events will have an open draw and no seeded players.
Prize Fund (Per Event)
Winner - £1,000
Runner-Up - £600
Semi-Finalists - £400
Quarter-Finalists - £250
Last 16 - £100
Last 32 - £50
Total - £5,000
Official Hotel:
Due to issues at most Wigan hotels please book in the surrounding area. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Travel to the WIGAN:
Venue:
Robin Park Leisure Centre, Loire Drive, Newtown, Wigan WN5 0UL
Website:
Venue Map:
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
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.
For your overall security and safety especially during the pandemic, 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: www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/tina.tomlinson
- Office: 0161 826 6790
- Tina Mobile: 07510 580427
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