{"id":43,"date":"2019-09-05T13:10:10","date_gmt":"2019-09-05T13:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oswestrydarts.uk\/?page_id=43"},"modified":"2025-09-10T15:39:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T14:39:53","slug":"competitions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oswestrydarts.uk\/?page_id=43","title":{"rendered":"COMPETITIONS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized has-lightbox\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.darwinglassandglazing.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/oswestrydarts.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/TITLE-PICTURE-1024x313.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3696\" style=\"width:586px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oswestrydarts.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/TITLE-PICTURE-1024x313.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oswestrydarts.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/TITLE-PICTURE-300x92.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oswestrydarts.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/TITLE-PICTURE-768x235.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oswestrydarts.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/TITLE-PICTURE.jpg 1461w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-size has-very-dark-gray-color has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>LEAGUE SINGLES (RAY GUTHRIE MEMORIAL TROPHY)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-size\" style=\"font-size:22px\">This competition will take place on Friday 5th December 2025. The format will be normal league singles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-size\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Ex Serviceman&#8217;s Club, Bailey Street<br><strong>Registration: <\/strong>7pm till 7.45pm (No late entries allowed)<br><strong>Draw:<\/strong> 7.45pm<br><strong>Start:<\/strong> 8pm<br><strong>Format<\/strong>: 501 best of 3 legs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-size has-very-dark-gray-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>COMPETITION RULES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Normal league rules apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Players must be present for the start of their match. After 5 minutes if a player fails to show then that player will be eliminated from the competition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First named player will throw for the Bull first. Then normal League rules apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Straight start, 501, best of 3 legs, straight knockout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winning player will go into the draw for next round<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Losing player must mark the next game before leaving or arrange for someone to mark for them to assist with the smooth running of this event. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competition will be played to determine a finals match, which will take place on Finals night at the end of the season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any complaints or issues must be directed to the League Secretary <strong>ASAP<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Committee members will have the final decision on any matters arising from this competition, which will be decided on the night to ensure the smooth running of the event. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-size has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fe9143;font-size:25px\"><strong>LEAGUE DOUBLES<\/strong> &#8211; (<strong>PICK YOUR OWN PARTNER<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-size\" style=\"font-size:22px\">This competition will take place on Friday 10th October 2025. The format will be a Doubles team (Pick your own Partner).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-size\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Ex Serviceman&#8217;s Club, Bailey Street <br><strong>Registration: <\/strong>7pm till 7.45pm <strong>(No late entries allowed)<\/strong><br><strong>Draw:<\/strong> 7.45pm<br><strong>Start:<\/strong> 8pm<br><strong>Format<\/strong>: 501 best of 3 legs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-size has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#aadcc8;font-size:25px\"><strong>COMPETITION RULES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Normal league rules apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teams must be present for their game. If a team fails to show after 10 minutes of the game being announced, then this game will be forfeited and a win awarded to the attending team. If both teams fail to show the game will be made void, and both teams eliminated from the competition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A player from each team will throw for bull, with the player from the first named team throwing first, to determine order of throw. Normal league doubles rules apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Straight start, 501, best of 3 legs, straight knockout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winning team will go into the draw for next round, which will be randomly drawn each time. Adds more fun!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A player from the winning team must report the result to the committee as soon as the game is finished.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A player from the losing team must mark the next game before leaving to assist with the smooth running of this event.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competition will be played to determine a finals match, which will take place on Finals night at the end of the season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any complaints or issues must be directed to the League Secretary <strong>ASAP<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Committee members will have the final decision on any matters arising from this competition, which will be decided on the night to ensure the smooth running of the event.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-size has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>A LEAGUE SINGLES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-size\" style=\"font-size:22px\">This competition will take place on Friday 3rd  April 2026. The format will be normal league singles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-size\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Ex Serviceman&#8217;s Club, Bailey Street <br><strong>Registration: <\/strong>7pm till 7.45pm <strong>(No late entries allowed)<\/strong><br><strong>Draw:<\/strong> 7.45pm<br><strong>Start:<\/strong> 8pm<br><strong>Format<\/strong>: 501 best of 3 legs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-size has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f0dce1;font-size:25px\"> <strong>COMPETITION RULES<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Normal league rules apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Players must be present for the start of their match. After 5 minutes if a player fails to show then that player will be eliminated from the competition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First named player will throw for the Bull first. Then normal League rules apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Straight start, 501, best of 3 legs, straight knockout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winning player will go into the draw for next round, which will be randomly drawn each time. Adds more fun!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The winning player must report the result to the committee as soon as the game is finished.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Losing player must mark the next game before leaving or arrange for someone to mark for them to assist with the smooth running of this event. If you arrange for someone else to mark then please let the Committee know.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competition will be played to determine a finals match, which will take place on Finals night at the end of the season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any complaints or issues must be directed to the League Secretary <strong>ASAP<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Committee members will have the final decision on any matters arising from this competition, which will be decided on the night to ensure the smooth running of the event. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-size has-electric-grass-gradient-background has-background\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>B LEAGUE SINGLES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-size\" style=\"font-size:22px\">This competition will take place on Friday 10th April 2026. The format will be normal league singles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-size\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Ex Serviceman&#8217;s Club, Bailey Street <br><strong>Registration: <\/strong>7pm till 7.45pm <strong>(No late entries allowed)<\/strong><br><strong>Draw:<\/strong> 7.45pm<br><strong>Start:<\/strong> 8pm<br><strong>Format<\/strong>: 501 best of 3 legs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-size has-background\" style=\"background:radial-gradient(rgb(74,234,220) 0%,rgb(202,179,244) 20%,rgb(207,42,186) 40%,rgb(238,44,130) 60%,rgb(251,105,98) 80%,rgb(254,248,76) 100%);font-size:25px\"> <strong>COMPETITION RULES<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Normal league rules apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Players must be present for the start of their match. After 5 minutes if a player fails to show then that player will be eliminated from the competition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First named player will throw for the Bull first. Then normal League rules apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Straight start, 501, best of 3 legs, straight knockout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winning player will go into the draw for next round, which will be randomly drawn each time. Adds more fun!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The winning player must report the result to the committee as soon as the game is finished.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Losing player must mark the next game before leaving or arrange for someone to mark for them to assist with the smooth running of this event. If you arrange for someone else to mark then please let the Committee know.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competition will be played to determine a finals match, which will take place on Finals night at the end of the season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any complaints or issues must be directed to the League Secretary <strong>ASAP<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Committee members will have the final decision on any matters arising from this competition, which will be decided on the night to ensure the smooth running of the event. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#cfbe90;font-size:25px\"><strong>CAPTAINS CUP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">This competition will take place on Friday 17th April 2026. The format will be normal Singles matches. This Cup is only for those players named as Captains or Vice-Captains on the signing on sheets and Committee Members. No substitute players will be allowed to enter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Ex Serviceman&#8217;s Club, Bailey Street <br><strong>Registration: <\/strong>7pm till 7.45pm <br><strong>Draw:<\/strong> 7.45pm<br><strong>Start:<\/strong> 8pm<br><strong>Format<\/strong>: 501 best of 3 legs  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-size has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f0dce1;font-size:25px\"> <strong>COMPETITION RULES<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Normal league rules apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Players must be present for the start of their match. After 5 minutes if a player fails to show then that player will be eliminated from the competition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First named player will throw for the Bull first. Then normal League rules apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Straight start, 501, best of 3 legs, straight knockout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winning player will go into the draw for next round, which will be randomly drawn each time. Adds more fun!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The winning player must report the result to the committee as soon as the game is finished.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Losing player must mark the next game before leaving or arrange for someone to mark for them to assist with the smooth running of this event. If you arrange for someone else to mark then please let the Committee know.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competition will be played to determine a finals match, which will take place on Finals night at the end of the season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any complaints or issues must be directed to the League Secretary <strong>ASAP<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Committee members will have the final decision on any matters arising from this competition, which will be decided on the night to ensure the smooth running of the event. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>SENIORS TROPHY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">This competition will take place on Friday 17th April 2026. The format will be normal Singles matches. Players can only register for this competition if they are 57 years old or above. Players may be required to show some form of ID (if you look young for your age).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Ex Serviceman&#8217;s Club, Bailey Street <br><strong>Registration: <\/strong>7pm till 7.45pm <strong>(No late entries allowed)<\/strong><br><strong>Draw:<\/strong> 7.45pm<br><strong>Start:<\/strong> 8pm<br><strong>Format<\/strong>: 501 best of 3 legs  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-size has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f0dce1;font-size:25px\"> <strong>COMPETITION RULES<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Normal league rules apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Players must be present for the start of their match. After 5 minutes if a player fails to show then that player will be eliminated from the competition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First named player will throw for the Bull first. Then normal League rules apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Straight start, 501, best of 3 legs, straight knockout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winning player will go into the draw for next round, which will be randomly drawn each time. Adds more fun!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The winning player must report the result to the committee as soon as the game is finished.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Losing player must mark the next game before leaving or arrange for someone to mark for them to assist with the smooth running of this event. If you arrange for someone else to mark then please let the Committee know.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competition will be played to determine a finals match, which will take place on Finals night at the end of the season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any complaints or issues must be directed to the League Secretary <strong>ASAP<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Committee members will have the final decision on any matters arising from this competition, which will be decided on the night to ensure the smooth running of the event. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>BRIAN PHILIPS MEMORIAL CUP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">This competition will take place on Friday 16th January 2026. The format will be Singles matches, 301, double in and out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Ex Serviceman&#8217;s Club, Bailey Street <br><strong>Registration: <\/strong>7pm till 7.45pm <br><strong>Draw:<\/strong> 7.45pm<br><strong>Start:<\/strong> 8pm<br><strong>Format<\/strong>: 301 best of 3 legs, double to start<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-size has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f0dce1;font-size:25px\"> <strong>COMPETITION RULES<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Normal league rules apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Players must be present for the start of their match. After 5 minutes if a player fails to show then that player will be eliminated from the competition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First named player will throw for the Bull first. Then normal League rules apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double start, 301, best of 3 legs, straight knockout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winning player will go into the draw for next round, which will be randomly drawn each time. Adds more fun!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The winning player must report the result to the committee as soon as the game is finished.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Losing player must mark the next game before leaving or arrange for someone to mark for them to assist with the smooth running of this event. If you arrange for someone else to mark then please let the Committee know.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competition will be played to determine a finals match, which will take place on Finals night at the end of the season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any complaints or issues must be directed to the League Secretary <strong>ASAP<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Committee members will have the final decision on any matters arising from this competition, which will be decided on the night to ensure the smooth running of the event. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-size has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#9f9be0;font-size:25px\"><strong>LEAGUE DOUBLES<\/strong> &#8211; (<strong>BLIND DRAW<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-size\" style=\"font-size:22px\">This competition will take place on Friday 6th March 2026. The format will be a Doubles team (Blind Draw). Just to confirm that partners will be drawn from all entries prior to the draw for the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-size\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Ex Serviceman&#8217;s Club, Bailey Street <br><strong>Registration: <\/strong>7pm till 7.45pm <strong>(No late entries allowed)<\/strong><br><strong>Draw:<\/strong> 7.45pm<br><strong>Start:<\/strong> 8pm<br><strong>Format<\/strong>: 501 best of 3 legs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-size has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#aadcc8;font-size:25px\"><strong>COMPETITION RULES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Normal league rules apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teams must be present for their game. If a team fails to show after 10 minutes of the game being announced, then this game will be forfeited and a win awarded to the attending team. If both teams fail to show the game will be made void, and both teams eliminated from the competition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A player from each team will throw for bull, with the player from the first named team throwing first, to determine order of throw. Normal league doubles rules apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Straight start, 501, best of 3 legs, straight knockout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winning team will go into the draw for next round, which will be randomly drawn each time. 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