THE Junior Darts Corporation will continue to grow in 2016 with the addition of a Junior European Championship alongside five Tour Events and the JDC seasons which will be held within Academies around the UK.
The inaugural year of JDC events in 2015 saw Josh Richardson win the season-ending Grand Final in December.
The JDC has developed from the Darts Academies which were pioneered by PDC star Steve Brown and have grown nationwide, and with the backing of the Professional Darts Corporation will expand their circuit for players aged 8-18 this year.
Alongside the six JDC Tour Events, the Junior Darts European Championship will be held from September 16-18 at Pontins Brean Sands, while five Seasons will also be held in the nationwide JDC Academies.
The Academies use a PDC-endorsed unique scoring system developed to accurately measure a child's ability, along with shirt-coloured grading for players.
"We are really pleased with what we have seen the JDC accomplish in the last 12 months," said PDC Director Rod Harrington. "Together we will be able to provide a great opportunity for junior darts players."
2015 JDC champion Richardson is the son of former World Championship qualifier James Richardson, with Dan Perry, Connor Levett, Tyler Radlett and John Brown winning other events last
year.
For more information, visit www.juniordarts.com or follow @JDCDarts on Twitter.
2016 Junior Darts Corporation Calendar
JDC UK Tour Events
Event One
Saturday February 13
George Albert Hall, Dorchester
Event Two
Saturday April 16
CueBall Club, Derby
Event Three
Saturday July 9
Rileys Worcester
Event Four
Saturday September 17
Pontins Brean Sands
(As part of Junior European Championship)
Events Five & Six
Saturday November 12
ClubCue, Worthing
Finals Day
Saturday December 10
Venue TBC
Final to be played at Alexandra Palace during William Hill World Darts Championship
JDC Season Dates & Other Events
Season One
February 1-March 21
Beginners Fun Day
March 12, Rileys Worcester
Season Two
March 28-May 16
Season Three
May 30-July 18
Intermediate Competition
June 18 (Venue TBC)
Season Four
September 4-October 24
Junior European Championship
September 16-18, Pontins Brean Sands
Season Five
October 31-December 19