THE Professional Darts Corporation can confirm that the four semi-finalists of the 2012 Lakeside Championship will be offered two-year Tour Cards to compete on the PDC circuit.
The BDO has issued a written notice to release without penalty a player from his Playing Agreement with them and therefore the PDC is able to confirm that any of the four players who wish to take up a place on the PDC's £5m professional circuit are entitled to do so upon notification being made to the PDC by 12pm on Wednesday January 18.
At this time, the full list of Tour Card holders for 2012 will be announced with the remaining places allocated to Q School, which begins the following day at the Barnsley Metrodome to complete the total number of 128.
Qualifying School Information
The PDC ProTour Qualifying School will be held at the Barnsley Metrodome from January 19-22, featuring four individual days of play.
Over 150 players have already entered the Qualifying School.
Entry to the PDC ProTour Qualifying School is still available through the PDPA, costing £200 and available at www.pdpa.co.uk. Entries close at 12pm on Wednesday January 18 2012.