WDF
The World Darts Federation (WDF) is the global governing body for the sport of darts. It was founded in 1976 and is responsible for overseeing and promoting the sport of darts worldwide. The WDF is recognized by major darts organizations, including the British Darts Organisation (BDO) and other national and regional darts associations.
Key information about the WDF includes:
- Governance: The WDF is governed by a Board of Directors, with each member representing their respective regions or countries. The organization's headquarters are located in the Netherlands.
- Member Organizations: The WDF's membership includes national and regional darts associations from around the world. These member organizations are responsible for organizing and governing darts activities within their respective territories.
- Promotion of Darts: The WDF plays a crucial role in promoting darts as a sport globally. It works to develop the sport at all levels, from grassroots and youth programs to international competitions.
- Events: The WDF sanctions and supports a wide range of darts events, from local and national tournaments to major international competitions. These events include the World Cup, World Masters, and the biennial World Darts Championship.
- Rules and Regulations: The WDF establishes and maintains rules and regulations for the game of darts. These rules ensure consistency and fairness in the sport and are followed in WDF-sanctioned events.
- Rankings: The WDF maintains player rankings based on their performances in WDF-sanctioned events. These rankings help identify top players and provide opportunities for them to compete at higher levels of the sport.
- Youth Development: The WDF places a significant emphasis on youth development programs to ensure the future growth and success of the sport. It supports youth darts initiatives to encourage young players to participate.
- Anti-Doping and Fair Play: The WDF has anti-doping policies in place to maintain the integrity of the sport. It promotes fair play and ensures that darts competitions are conducted with the highest standards of sportsmanship.
The World Darts Federation continues to be a vital organization in the world of darts, working to expand the sport's reach and provide opportunities for players
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- The statement from Hearn that "People will be able to watch what they want to watch, the sports they want to watch, when they want to watch it and for a price they can afford" is bizarre. Sport only works when it is shown live - very few people pull a 'Likely Lads' and try to avoid a result so they can watch highlights later. And if darts disappears off free to air ITV, it certainly won't go to the BBC, who couldn't afford it, even if they were interested. So, that leaves Channel 4 or maybe Channel 5. More likely the ITV package will go to someone like Netflix and the rest stay with Sky. There won't actually be any free to air darts at all.StraightArrowNoBull06-05-2025
- Yes, he can't look good in a football shirt. Good god, couldn't they find a better fitting shirt.richieburnettrocks04-05-2025
- ITV coverage is far superior to SKY It is excellent, always very interesting from an extremely knowledgeable team. I love Chris Mason, Jacqui, Alan and Ned, brilliant presenters and so enjoyable. ITV are also losing their absolutely fantastic Tour de France coverage. They do not get enough credit for the fantastic job they do. What the fudge do BBC do with darts? They let go of the Lakeside and that really helped with sinking the BDO.richieburnettrocks04-05-2025
- Under the tutelage of the Hearns who think they are a law unto themselves when it comes to Sport, so does Porter. Under UK law a woman is now defined by biology therefore that makes Van Leuvan a man in the eyes of the law and should not be playing in womens competitions, entering changing rooms, toilets, etc.Mysstree02-05-2025
- I was always a fan of Rocky, another one of my heroes banished never to return....unless he changes his name to Anne. Andy didn't need to fix matches, he is a good player and wealthy. It sounds like too many people were involved in the bets, and it rather suitably circumstantial. Richie Gardiner has heat with Rocky. How can anyone predict where a player will throw a dart, I purposely avoided hitting 180 when I played as the organisation would pay £10 for each 180 hit to a charity I refused to contribute to. Modus is played in Portsmouth anyway. I've met Rocky many times and thank him for the great matches and memories....unless can he play in the WDFrichieburnettrocks01-05-2025
- Surely then as darts is ‘your job’ then do your job and less exhibitions even if they pay more, or retire and do the exhibition circuit. Appreciate that exhibitions are gauranteed income, you get your fee. Still say scrap the Premier League and even out the season, its only eight of the top guys who lose anything money wise and its not like they are struggling for income.Mysstree29-04-2025
- It was probably the DRA booing, anything to extract money out of the players.richieburnettrocks21-04-2025
- What do you mean WAS the best darts player in the world, Richie Burnett is still the greatest darts player in the world. If you ever need financial assistance, Richie, call me. I think radiator water is probably more appealing than the actual pot noodlerichieburnettrocks20-04-2025
- I agree! It would be the best if the aforementioned ban were to be imposed. Hope is a good thing, Mysstree.MrYnyslas197119-04-2025
- The PDC and WDF could effectively ban transgender people from playing in tournaments other than those of their biological sex after the recent Supreme Court hearing.Mysstree18-04-2025