We are aware of the issues today at Rileys Norwich and want to assure customers that this is not standard practice and it has been dealt with. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and we thank you for playing with us today 🎯
Rileys Sports Bars apologises after complaints about conditions at Rileys Qualifier for UK Open in Norwich
PDCSunday, 13 February 2022 at 12:30
There were many complaints on social media on Saturday from players who took part in the qualification tournament for the UK Open in Norwich.
One of the so-called Rileys Qualifiers took place in Norwich. These qualifiers allow sixteen amateur players to qualify for the UK Open, which also includes the 128 PDC Tour Card holders.
But the circumstances in Norwich caused a lot of fuss. Snooker sticks were used as an oche on the practice boards, while the oche on some of the match dartboards were covered with tape. There were also many complaints about overflowing toilets at the Rileys Qualifier in Norwich.
Rileys Sports Bars has apologised via Twitter for all the problems surrounding the qualifying tournament. ''We are aware of the issues today at Rileys Norwich and want to assure customers that this is not standard practice and it has been dealt with. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.''
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Such a shame @Rileys_Norwich had such a disgusting venue today for the UK open @OfficialPDC qualifiers. I would ask for my money back for next week if I thought I would get it! Toilets overflowing into the hallway, only a few raised oches and ran out of board pens… a shambles..
On 3 of the 8 boards being used...urinals overflowing with piss. Ladies toilets completely closed off. PDC Official left to run things alone whilst the manager was too concerned about selling drinks when they're meant to support. Was not a great venue to be playing in
@EDP24 get a reporter to Norwich rileys so show the state of the toilets while running an @OfficialPDC darts qualifier today, 152 entries, piss running out of the bog, no ladies toilet, disgusting
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Just watched @rozbulmer's video from Riley's Norwich. I missed out on qualifying for the UK Open (or losing in the first round of the qualifier) by not attending, but sounds like I didn't miss out on the venue. Sad to see such poor facilities for an important event for amateurs.
Also, @OfficialPDC and @ClubRileys should be ashamed of what happened yesterday. A health hazard from the outset and the place needs shutting down. The Norwich bar staff were amazing as was Owen binks. Everything else about the venue was a disgrace.
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