The PDPA Code of Conduct

Obligation to the game

A player should:

• Make every effort to develop in terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina to achieve to his/her best sporting ability
• Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance when playing
• Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters
• Avoid all forms of gamesmanship
• Always have regard to the best interests of the game, including where publicly expressing an opinion on the game and any particular aspect of it, including others involved in the game
• Not use inappropriate language.

Obligations towards the game

A player should:

• Make every effort, consistent with fair play and the Rules of the sport as issued by the DRA, to win his own game or to help his team win
• Resist any influence which might, or might be seen to, bring into question his commitment to either himself or the team winning.

Respect for the Rules of the Game and Competition Rules

A player should:

• Know and abide by the Law, rules and spirit of the game, and the competition rules
• Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally
• Abide by the Anti-Doping Rules of the Darts Regulation Authority.

Respect towards Opponents

A player should:

• Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the match
• Avoid confrontation during and post match.

Respect towards the Match Officials

A player should:

• Accept the decisions of the Match Official as final
• Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official
• Show due respect towards Match Officials
• Voice disputes through the correct channels as determined by DRA rules.