The Junior Darts Corporation has announced a new partnership with leading equipment manufacturers Winmau and Red Dragon - which will revolutionise junior participation over the next decade and beyond.
The alliance will help to bolster global development pathways offered by the JDC - the junior darts partner of the PDC - alongside significant investment and expansion of JDC Academies.
The partnership represents the most significant focus to junior darts development ever seen in the sport's history, combining Winmau and Red Dragon's manufacturing excellence with the JDC's proven player development infrastructure.
The comprehensive program will deliver unsurpassed value across multiple levels:
- Direct Member Benefits: JDC members will receive exclusive access to premium Winmau and Red Dragon equipment, personalised development resources, and priority access to special events.
- Exclusive Academy Enhancement: Local JDC academies will undergo transformative upgrades through equipment provision, teaching resources, and venue improvements.
- Player Development Pathways: A structured progression system will identify and nurture talent through specialised coaching, competitive opportunities, and performance analysis.
- Expanded Membership Program: Enhanced membership packages will deliver exceptional value with tiered benefits reflecting different stages of player development.
JDC Chief Executive Darren Barson said: "This partnership transcends traditional sponsorship models. We're creating an entirely new ecosystem for junior darts that will provide clear pathways from grassroots participation to professional competition.
"The scale of this investment demonstrates our unwavering commitment to nurturing the next generation of darts champions."
JDC Chairman Steve Brown added: "This partnership with Winmau and Red Dragon will completely transform what we can offer young players and Academies.
"The level of commitment shown by us all as the leaders in junior darts means we can now build sustainable structures that will benefit generations of players. This is nothing short of a revolution for junior darts."
The collaboration aims to significantly expand JDC's current academy network, bringing structured darts development to previously underserved global regions while elevating standards across existing locations.
Vincent Bluck, Group Managing Director, stated: "While many in darts talk about supporting Junior darts, we're delivering a decade-plus commitment that will fundamentally change the sport.
"This partnership represents an unprecedented investment in the grassroots game and establishes a new standard that others simply cannot match."
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