2011 MARIFLEX OPEN.
Written by IDPA - 1st September 2010.

IDPA,

Pauline Stafford (1949 - 2010).
Written by IDPA - 14th August 2010.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of Pauline Stafford this morning, Saturday, 14 August 2010.

Pauline was a giant amongst the dart playing community and a friend to all who knew her.  She championed the players and stood up for their cause in every way.

Pauline was a strong supporter of the BDO, England Darts and a mainstay with her beloved Cheshire County Darts Organisation.

We all will miss Pauline’s input and influence in all aspects of the game.

The Directors and all Members of the IDPA will always remember Pauline, as she was one in a million.

Sleep well.

2010 Zuiderduin Masters.
Written by IDPA - 13th August 2010.

The following players have been invited to this years Tournament to be held on the 10-12th December next at the Zuiderduin Hotel, Eggmond in  the Netherlands.

Please note that it has been announced by the Promoters of the Zuiderduin that this will be the last Zuiderduin with involvement of the Lowlands Darts circuit.
Full details of the structure for the promotion of the 2011 Tournament at a later date.

All the above players please confirm their current home address and e-mail address to the IDPA office for distribution of the contract and relevant paperwork for the Tournament.

IDPA.

IDPA Membership.
Written by IDPA - 12th August 2010.

IDPA Membership is available to players both Men and Ladies of all standards of darting abilities.
The IDPA offers two types of membership Foundation and Academy. Full details of the two systems can be found on this web site. IDPA Foundation page - IDPA Academy page.
It’s easy to join! Just download a membership application form of your choice from this website and send completed form with the appropriate membership fee or by direct bank transfer.

Membership Fees are currently:-
 
Foundation Fees :- £60.00 Mens £30.00 Ladies.    

Academy Fees :- £40.00 Mens £20.00 Ladies.

You can take advantage of our new offer of joining now and receive membership not just for the rest of this year but for all of 2011. 

IDPA.

Players returning to the BDO system.
Written by IDPA - 10th August 2010.

Questions have been asked recently about the situation players face who have played  darts elsewhere and become members of the PDPA in recent times, who for whatever reason wish to return to the BDO system.

The IDPA have always informed such players that written proof that they are no longer members of the PDPA and a affirmation that they are not going to return to the PDPA has been sufficient for the player concerned to be accepted back to the BDO system. A number of players have acted on this information and are now back playing WDF/BDO darts.

As far as Super League and BICC events are concerned, there are no current restrictions by the BDO on PDPA members. However a number of Counties have imposed restrictions because of lack of commitment or support for their Counties activities.

In a situation where a player cannot provide written confirmation of his resignation from the PDPA he would not be eligible to play in events that lead to qualification for the Winmau World Masters or the World Professional Darts Championships. 

IDPA.

2010 TOPS OF HOLLAND OPEN.
Written by IDPA - 5th August 2010.

We wish to inform members of the current situation with regards to the above Tournament that is scheduled to take place on the weekend of the 23-24th October next.
We have spoken direct to the Nederlandse Darts Board this morning and they have provided us with the following information.

“The current situation as of this morning is that the Tops of Holland Tournament is cancelled. A press release confirming this will be issued later to-day”

IDPA.

ALLOCATION OF RANKING POINTS 2010 BRITISH CLASSIC.
Written by IDPA - 26th July 2010.

After representations to the Chairman of the British Darts Organisation over the published allocation of ranking points for the weekends British Classic at Braintree we can report that a decision should be made by the Board of Directors of the BDO by this coming weekend in regard to the correct allocation.
The IDPA have spoken to the BDO as early as Sunday morning last where it was pointed out that we are of the opinion that the full amount of points should be allocated as for a Category B Tournament.
We pointed out that to penalise the players who had paid their entry fees travel costs etc expecting points to the last 32 was not their fault of those who were loyal to the Tournament.
Our opinions on the subject received a very positive reply from the BDO Chairman who has quickly contacted his Board and as stated that a decision should be made by the weekend.
We can also report that the situation has thrown up a number of possible problems that can occur and we have been informed that they will be dealt with in the end of Year review in time for the next season.

IDPA.

James Halliday has joined the IDPA Board.
Written by IDPA - 22nd July 2010.

The IDPA is pleased to announce that James Halliday has joined the IDPA Board as a non-executive Commercial Director. The IDPA would like to welcome James to the team and look forward to capitalising on the new opportunities which have already been identified.

James’ first task will be the re branding and modernisation of the IDPA website and he will also be active in exploring and obtaining commercial partnerships and deals which will allow the IDPA to progress it’s work within the sport on behalf of the players.

“Having been a darts fan for 20 plus years and with direct roots to the BDO version of the sport for as long, I am extremely proud and excited to be working with the IDPA Board and it’s members and look forward to helping progress the IDPA in these exciting times” James Halliday.

IDPA
July 2010.

Super Series of Darts 2011.
Written by IDPA - 14th July 2010.

Super Series of Darts 2011

The International Darts Players Association (IDPA) and World Digital are pleased to announce the launch of a brand new and exciting series of Professional Darts Tournaments for 2011.

James Halliday of World Digital says:

"Its great to be finally announcing the innovative Super Series of Darts which will provide the professional players within the BDO/IDPA/WDF systems an opportunity to compete and develop at the highest levels of open competition.
We can now confirm that we are finalising the first season schedule that will consist of 11 monthly  Tournaments which will see the top BDO/IDPA/WDF players compete in front of both a live audience and relayed globally through Digital Distribution bringing the sport of darts direct to audiences and darts fans regularly”
“It will create a new and regular series of mid-week events on a monthly basis throughout the year, generating not only more prize money, but also increased exposure and prestige for both the sport and its professional players to a global internet audience. This has always been the key objective of our partnership with the IDPA and I am delighted that it is coming to fruition for 2011”

Full coverage of the Super Series of Darts will be available both live and on-demand through a number of internet partners, with highlight packages also being planned for broadcast through a number of media channels.
The World Digital/IDPA partnership is also pleased to announce that darts fans will be able to keep up to date with all the action on a FREE-2-VIEW platform, providing more darts content than ever before. 

Martin Fitzmaurice, CEO of the IDPA says:

"The IDPA Super Series of Darts will be staged with a seeded structure and players will earn points through a results bases system.  2011 will represent the first season and the IDPA will select the initial seeding based on calculations across IDPA, BDO and WDF rankings and all Tournaments will be played within a matchplay format
“Needless to say, everyone within the IDPA is delighted that we are presenting this brand new series with World Digital  for the benefit of IDPA, BDO and WDF players, and more announcements will be made in the future.”

Venues for the Super Series of Darts will be spread around the UK with Lakeside being confirmed as one of our hosts.

Bob Potter Proprietor of the Lakeside Country Club says

“We are proud to be involved with this new series of dart events and look forward to having the stars of the IDPA/BDO/WDF here at the Home of World Darts.”

Further announcements shortly.   
IDPA July 2010