Premier League Darts competitor Chris Dobey attended the grand opening of the newest "Darts on Your Doorstep" venue at the Northern Social Club in Ashington on Wednesday. The initiative is a collaboration between the PDC and Smart Energy GB, an independent nonprofit that helps households maximize the benefits of smart meters.
The PDC launched this program that aims to improve darts venues in the United Kingdom. Clubs participating in the project will receive a specially designed darts room, allowing players to train and play under optimal conditions. In addition, members will receive information on how smart meters can help manage energy consumption and reduce energy costs.
At the opening in Ashington, Dobey unveiled the revamped darts section of the Northern Social Club, located just a few miles from his hometown of Bedlington. The 2023 Masters champion took time to speak with club members and throw a dart with them. In addition, Smart Energy GB provided an information session on smart meters, while PDC Chief Executive Matt Porter spoke about the sport's tremendous growth.
Enthusiastic
Dobey, who was in action Thursday night in Premier League Darts at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle, was enthusiastic about the project.
"This is a fantastic new facility and will be a big benefit to the darts players at the Northern Social Club," said Dobey, the 2023 Masters champion who will star in the Premier League at Newcastle's Utilita Arena on Thursday night.
"Darts on Your Doorstep is a great partnership between the PDC and Smart Energy GB and will be important for communities around the UK both with improving darts facilities and also educating everyone about the benefits of smart meters."
Smart Energy GB is committed to helping households and small businesses understand how smart meters can benefit them, their families and the environment. Philippa Brown, Deputy Director of Specialist Audiences at Smart Energy GB, underscores the importance of the partnership.
“We’re incredibly proud of what the partnership between Smart Energy GB and the PDC has achieved so far, providing improved facilities for local darts clubs like the one here in Ashington and helping people see how a smart meter could help them get more control over their energy bills.”
Impact
The Darts on Your Doorstep initiative will eventually reach more than 250 darts clubs throughout the United Kingdom. Clubs will also have the opportunity to participate in the Smart Energy GB Darts Challenge. In the process, the best performing clubs will have the chance to win an exclusive money-can't-buy darts experience, made possible in part by official sponsor Winmau.
This project will give darts a big boost at the local level while also sending an important social message.
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