DARTS players aged 16-23 have the chance to become a part of Team Unicorn and receive sponsorship to play on the PDC circuit in 2017 through an exciting new scheme searching for Unicorn's Next Generation.
After launching the 'Next Generation' dartboard earlier in 2016 when the Unicorn Eclipse HD2 was introduced in PDC tournaments, Unicorn Darts have now turned their attention to finding the stars of the future on the oche.
Unicorn’s Next Generation is encouraging budding players to upload a video of up to two minutes of themselves talking about why they wish to become a darts professional, explaining why they love darts and showing their throw.
A shortlist will then be drawn up, with a series of players receiving a Unicorn Masterclass with a top player, before three lucky winners will be announced at the William Hill World Darts Championship in December, receiving sponsorship from Unicorn to enter the 2017 PDC Qualifying School and to compete on the PDC circuit next year.
"We have always been committed to the future stars of darts, notably through our sponsorship of the PDC Unicorn World Youth Championship, Development Tour and Challenge Tour, but this is an exciting new scheme for us," said Unicorn Darts Managing Director Edward Lowy.
"We're opening up Unicorn's Next Generation search to any player aged 16-23 who wants to become a professional. For the lucky three players who'll receive sponsorship for next year, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the PDC circuit with our backing."
Unicorn's commitment would include entry fees to compete in the 2017 PDC Qualifying School as well as PDC ProTour, Challenge Tour and Development Tour events next year.
To enter, budding players are encouraged to upload a video to www.unicorndarts-nextgeneration.com of up to two minutes showing you throwing and talking about why you want to become part of Unicorn’s Next Generation.
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Terms & Conditions
- This competition is open to all players in aged 16-23 on January 1 2017 who are serious about having a career in professional darts and are not existing or previous PDC Tour card holders.
- To enter please send in a video, no more than two minutes long, showing you throwing and talking about yourself and why you think you might benefit from this opportunity.
- Closing date for videos is September 30 2016.
- Entries will only be accepted through www.unicorndarts-nextgeneration.com - the dedicated competition website.
- A shortlist of selected entrants will be invited to spend a day with Unicorn and a couple of Team Unicorn professionals for a masterclass, coaching and an opportunity to introduce yourself in person.
- Everyone on the short list must be willing and free to sign a contract with Unicorn if selected.
- This day will also be filmed for video which will be used on Unicorn and PDC social media channels.
- You will also be asked to promote the day on your own social media channels and part of your assessment will be on how you go about it.
- The three winners will be notified in confidence within 30 days of the Team Unicorn day and will be introduced publicly on stage during the 2017 World Championship
- The three winners will be offered a contract by Unicorn Darts which will include:-
• Unicorn darts and equipment which the winners will use exclusively.
• Entry fee to 2017 PDC Qualifying School including necessary expenses.
• Unicorn will pay the 2017 entry fees to the tour they achieve at Qualifying School – Development, Challenge or Pro Tour.
• Winners will wear the Unicorn logo at all darts events in which they play.
• Winners will be asked to create on-going social media coverage of their darts in 2017.
Darts is a professional sport and winners will be subject to the same PDC disciplinary rules as all PDC players. All decisions taken by Unicorn Darts and PDC in this competition are final and binding.Want To Take On Gary Anderson?