Competitions 2023/2024 Season - Dorset Superleague Darts

Challenge Cup - Rules & Format

Pairs can be made up of players from any superleague team.

This competition comprises 2 singles matches and, if needed, a pairs match.

Draw to be made by opposing captains (as in superleague).

Order of play in each match to be decided by throwing for the bull.

Singles matches are best of three, 501 double in double out.

If both singles are won by the same team they are through to next round. If the match is all square, a pairs match is played (player 1's to throw first).

Pairs matches are best of three, 501 double in double out.

Prize money will be awarded dependent upon number of entries.

Mens Knockout Cup - Rules & Format

Each team must comprise of players from the same superleague team.

This competition comprises 5 singles matches played at the same time.

A coin toss determines team status - home or away.

Home team players will throw first in the 1st, 3rd and 5th matches.

Draw to be made by opposing captains (as in superleague).

All matches will be best of five, 501 straight in double out.

Home captain will be responsible for filling out results on draw sheet.

Winning captain to return draw sheet to control desk.

Losing team to chalk next match.

Prize money will be awarded dependent upon number of entries.

Womens Knockout Cup - Rules & Format

Each team must comprise of players from the same superleague team.

This competition comprises 3 singles matches played at the same time.

A coin toss determines team status - home or away.

Home team players will throw first in the 1st and 3rd matches.

Draw to be made by opposing captains (as in superleague).

All matches will be best of five, 501 straight in double out.

Home captain will be responsible for filling out results on draw sheet.

Winning captain to return draw sheet to control desk.

Losing team to chalk next match.

Prize money will be awarded dependent upon number of entries.

Mens Superleague Pairs - Rules & Format

Each Pair must comprise of players from the same superleague team.

Playing format shall be the best of best of 5 Legs 501 up, with a straight start, and a double or bull to finish.

Order of play to be determined by throwing for the bull. The player throwing nearest the bull shall throw first in the odd numbered legs.

Winners shall receive perpetual trophy (to be held for 1 year) and an individual trophy to keep.

Runners Up shall receive an individual trophy to keep.

Womens Superleague Pairs - Rules & Format

Each Pair must comprise of players from the same superleague team.

Playing format shall be the best of best of 5 Legs 501 up, with a straight start, and a double or bull to finish.

Order of play to be determined by throwing for the bull. The player throwing nearest the bull shall throw first in the odd numbered legs.

Winners shall receive perpetual trophy (to be held for 1 year) and an individual trophy to keep.

Runners Up shall receive an individual trophy to keep.

Mens Superleague Singles - Rules & Format

Playing format shall be the best of best of 7 Legs 501 up, with a straight start, and a double or bull to finish.

Order of play to be determined by throwing for the bull. The player throwing nearest the bull shall throw first in the odd numbered legs.

Winner shall receive perpetual trophy (to be held for 1 year) and an individual trophy to keep. Runner Up shall receive an individual trophy to keep.

Womens Superleague Singles - Rules & Format

Playing format shall be the best of best of 5 Legs 501 up, with a straight start, and a double or bull to finish.

Order of play to be determined by throwing for the bull. The player throwing nearest the bull shall throw first in the odd numbered legs.

Winner shall receive perpetual trophy (to be held for 1 year) and an individual trophy to keep. Runner Up shall receive an individual trophy to keep.

Superleague Mixed Pairs - Rules & Format

Each Pair must comprise of players from the same superleague team.

Playing format shall be the best of best of 5 Legs 501 up, with a straight start, and a double or bull to finish.

Order of play to be determined by throwing for the bull. The player throwing nearest the bull shall throw first in the odd numbered legs.

Winners shall receive perpetual trophy (to be held for 1 year) and an individual trophy to keep.

Runners Up shall receive an individual trophy to keep.