THE 2012 PDC ProTour Qualifying School will be held from January 19-22 at the Barnsley Metrodome, with play across four days as players bid to win a Tour Card to compete on the Professional Darts Corporation circuit.
Qualifying School is open to ANY darts player, with play being held across four days from Thursday-Sunday and entry costing £200.
The semi-finalists (last four) from each day will earn a Tour Card, with ranking points allocated to players based on their finishing position in each day of play.
The 16 automatic Tour Card winners will be joined by at least the top 15 from the Qualifying School Order of Merit, with the potential for further places to be on offer should players not accept their Tour Card invitations.
2012 PDC ProTour Cards will be offered to the following players (who do not need to compete in Qualifying School):
Top 64 players from PDC Order of Merit following 2012 Ladbrokes World Darts Championship
25 two-year Tour Card holders from 2011 Qualifying School
2012 PDC Unicorn World Youth Championship finalists
2011 PDC Unicorn Youth Tour Order of Merit top two
To enter the PDC ProTour Qualifying School, click here to visit the PDPA website
QUALIFYING SCHOOL F.A.Q.
How much does it cost to enter?
The entry fee is £200, with a further £200 to be paid to become a PDPA member should you win a Tour Card.
How do I enter?
Visit the PDPA website at www.pdpa.co.uk. Entries close at 12pm on Wednesday January 18.
What if I can only make some, but not all, of the Qualifying School days?
This is fine - but remember other players will have extra chances to win Tour Cards and ranking points!
How will the events work?
Each day will see a single tournament played down to the last four players.
The draw will be made at 11am following the close of registration, and the draw will be unseeded. Play will commence at 12pm.
What happens if I don't win a Tour Card?
You can still play on the PDC circuit as an Associate Member, which gives you the chance to enter the eight UK Open Qualifiers, all non-UK Players Championships and the World Championship PDPA Qualifier.
You can also enter UK-based Players Championships, which will take entries from Associate Members in ranking list order to top up the field to 128 players.
How old do you need to be to enter Qualifying School?
Any player aged 16 or above can enter.
Is Qualifying School open to women?
Yes, women are more than welcome to enter.
Do I need to sign anything?
You do not need to sign a PDPA or PDC playing contract to compete in Qualifying School, although the tournament is played under full DRA rules.
However, should you accept a Tour Card you would need to complete full PDPA membership and sign a PDC playing contract.
Are there any preferential hotel rates?
The PDPA have obtained the following rates for the Holiday Inn, Barnsley Road, Dodworth, Barnsley:
Standard Double Room for maximum 2 adults (Bed & Breakfast) - £50 per night
Standard Twin Room for maximum 2 adults (Bed & Breakfast) - £60 per night
Executive Room/Suite (Bed & Breakfast) - £80 per night
To book call 01226 299 571