2016 CORAL UK OPEN
RILEYS AMATEUR QUALIFIERS RULES
1.
Players must be aged 16 years or older on or before January 1 2016 to compete.
2.
Players will be allowed to enter more than one Qualifier. Current PDPA Members (Tour Card
Holders or players who competed in the 2016 PDC Qualifying School) are not eligible to
enter this competition. PDPA Associate Members with “Challenge Tour Only” membership
are permitted to enter the Amateur Qualifiers.
3.
In all rounds, games will be played on a standard dartboard comprising of doubles, trebles,
25 and 50 ("bull"), which is hung 5'8" from the centre of the bull to the floor, and the
throwing distance will be 7' 9.25” measured along the floor.
4.
The 50 or "bull" counts as double 25, and when a 50 is required, "bull" is game shot.
5.
Game in rounds up to the final of each Amateur Qualifier will be the best of seven legs, 501
up, straight start and finish on the double, with the final to be the best of nine legs. The
burst rule will apply in all cases (The burst rule: the exact number must be obtained and if a
player obtains more than the required number with any one of his three darts, the score
shall not count. On the next throw, the player shall throw for the original number required –
Example: if a player requires six and hits single three with the first dart and one with the
second dart, he/she obviously requires double one to win the leg: however, if he/she scores
any other number, he/she reverts to six on his/her next throw at the board. However, if the
player should get the required double, yet continue to throw not knowing he/she has won,
the leg is over and that player has won the leg).
6.
"Equal Darts" are not recognised, and the player who first obtains the number required in
accordance with the playing conditions wins the game.
7.
It is each player’s responsibility to be ready to play their game when required; players who
are not in a position to play are subject to disqualification from the tournament at the
Tournament Official’s discretion.
8.
Players must provide their own darts, which must not weigh less than 10gms or more than
50gms and shall have a steel or similar metal point. No darts count unless the point is
actually touching the board when the score is called. All players must retrieve their own
darts. The score of any dart falling from the board is not counted - only darts with the point
touching the board at the point of retrieval are counted, regardless of any score previously
called by the marker.
9.
All games must be played in the order of the published draw. No further draw will be made
after the first round has been played.
10.
Players must throw from the standard line or oche, keeping one foot within any side limits.
11.
The result of each throw must be clearly shown on a chalkboard, scoreboard or score chart,
giving the number obtained and the number required. All scores must be recorded by the
marker and checked by the referee or players.
12.
No call is to be made, or information given, except by the marker/referee. The
marker/referee may inform the player of the number he/she requires to finish a game if the
marker/referee is asked. The marker/referee may disqualify any player not observing the
rules. In the event of any dispute, the marker/referee's decision shall be final.
13.
CLOSING DATE FOR THE RECEIPT OF ENTRIES IS 48 HOURS PRIOR TO EACH SPECIFIC EVENT
THROUGH THE RILEYS ONLINE ENTRY SYSTEM, OR 24 HOURS BEFORE EACH SPECIFIC EVENT
IF ENTERING IN PERSON AT THE VENUE.
The cost for entry is £6 per person. Rileys reserves the right to change entry costs without
notice.
14.
No substitutes are allowed at any stage of the competition.
15.
Players are required to wear a collared shirt/polo shirt, trousers and shoes. Jeans, trainers
and round-neck t-shirts are not permitted to be worn by players. No player may wear
clothing, or use flights bearing advertising that conflicts with the PDC or its official sponsors
during any round.
16.
RILEYS AND THE PDC RESERVE THE RIGHT:
To refuse or cancel any entry at any stage throughout the tournament.
To apply general rules of darts in all games.
To set dress and appearance standards for all rounds, or at promotional nights as arranged
by the organisers or the official sponsors.
To provide patches or other such advertising material bearing the championship or sponsors'
logos for the specific purpose of being worn by the players at all rounds and at any other
stages of the 2016 Coral UK Open.
To address any eventuality not directly covered in the rules and deal with entirely at their
discretion.
To limit social activities, other than darts matches, while play is in progress during any
qualifier.
To disqualify a player or players for any unsporting behaviour which is likely to cause upset
or distraction to an opponent, act as arbiters in the case of a dispute and to apply a decision
which will be absolutely final.
THE PDC'S DECISION IS FINAL IN ALL MATTERS APPERTAINING TO THE 2016 CORAL UK OPEN.
17.
Rileys reserves the right to change the location of the qualifying events and insist that
competitors play at an alternative venue to the one selected if necessary.
18.
The 32 Rileys Qualifiers will each receive free entry into the televised stages of the 2016
Coral UK Open (to be held at the Butlins Minehead Resort from March 4-6).
19.
All 32 players who qualify for the Televised Finals will be provided with a shirt by the
sponsors. This shirt must be worn during all matches in which a player competes in at
the2016 Coral UK Open.
20.
By participating in this event, all players will be deemed to have accepted the rules of the
championship and to have accepted the absolute jurisdiction of the organisers. All players
also agree to abide by the rules of the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA).
21.
Unless otherwise stated, the qualifying events will start as follows:
Registration from 10am-12pm, play commencing at 1.30pm.
London Victoria (Friday February 19) Registration from 5pm-6.45pm, play commencing at
7.15pm.
ANY PLAYER WHO IS NOT IN ATTENDANCE AT THE TIME REGISTRATION CLOSES WILL NOT BE
INCLUDED IN THE DRAW AND NO REFUND OF ENTRY FEE WILL BE MADE.
22.
All qualifiers must be available and eligible to play in the 2016 Coral UK Open from March 46 2016 at the Butlins Minehead Resort in Somerset.
23.
All qualifiers will be responsible for their own travel, accommodation and subsistence
logistics and expenses in relation to the 2016 Coral UK Open. The PDC and Rileys will use its
best endeavours to provide a discounted rate for accommodation at Butlin’s Minehead, but
no guarantees are provided over this.
24.
Online payment terms are covered by Rileys standard Terms and Conditions which can be
found at: www.rileys.co.uk. By agreeing to the specific terms for this tournament, you also
confirm you have read and agreed to the Rileys online booking terms.