Troy Town Darts League Rules 2026

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1. Committee

• The Committee will consist of: Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Fixtures Secretary, and all Team Captains.

• Any player may voice their opinion at the AGM, but only Committee members may vote.

• Disputes will be settled by majority vote. Captains of the teams involved in the dispute may not vote.

• In the event of a tied vote, one of the Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, or Fixtures Secretary (if not involved in the dispute) will cast the deciding vote.

• Only proposals submitted before the AGM will be discussed.

• Committee members unable to attend may give a proxy vote to another member/player.

• Committee decisions are final.

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2. Registration & Subscriptions

• Registration fees must be paid at the AGM with completed registration form. Cash only. Receipts given.

• Subscriptions for the whole season must be paid in full at the first competition. Cash only. Receipts given.

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3. Match Format

• Each match consists of six players (any mix of male/female).

• Match games: 6 Singles, 3 Doubles guarantee, 2 Trebles.

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4. Scoring & League Points

• Each singles leg win = 1 point per leg. The team with the most points at the end of the season are the League Winners.

• Each doubles leg win = 1 point per leg, counts towards the League Doubles Trophy.

• Trebles = 1 point for win, counts towards the League Trebles Trophy.

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5. Game Rules

• Singles: Best of 3 legs, 301 up, double start & finish. Home team throws first for the bullseye.

• Doubles: Best of 3 legs, 501 up, flying start & double finish. Home team throws first for the bullseye.

• Trebles: 1 leg, 701 up, flying start & double finish. Home team throws first for the bullseye.

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6. Prize Money

• Prize money (per team, based on points): 1st – £130 | 2nd – £100 | 3rd – £90 | 4th – £80 | 5th – £70 | 6th – £60 | 7th – £50 | 8th – £40 | 9th – £30.

• If teams are tied, the prize amounts are combined and split equally (e.g., 1st (£130) + 2nd (£100) = £230 ÷ 2 = £115 each).

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7. Draw of Players

• The draw for singles, doubles, and trebles will be drawn separately.

• Reserves may play in any of the games.

• A fee of £1.00 per singles player applies.

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8. Player Registration

• All players must be registered before the league starts.

• Late signings will be shown in red on results until their fee is paid.

• Players may be signed on the night for league and competitions.

• The Committee reserves the right to refuse registration.

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9. Match Procedures

• Draw to be made by 8.15pm (or 8.00pm if the 1001 competition is played). Matches start at 8.30pm.

• If a player is late, their game will be played last or rearranged with Captain agreement.

• Goodwill is expected for late workers/arrivals, at the discretion of the opposing Captain with the ‘spirit of the game’ to be upheld.

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10. Result Sheets

• Results must show actual scores (e.g. 2–0), not just “W” or “L”.

• Tons/ton-plus scores must be marked with an asterisk (*). High out-shots (120+) and 180s must be written clearly.

• Both teams must fill in their own sheet and post a copy to the Troy Town Darts League Facebook page on the night of the match.

• Late result sheets = 2-point deduction for both teams from the singles totals. NO EXCUSES.

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11. Disputes

• If an issue cannot be settled before or during a match, the match should still be played.

• The Committee will decide afterwards, and their ruling will be final.

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12. Playing Conditions

• Throwing distance: 7ft 9¼in from the board face to the ockey.

• Board height: 5ft 8in from floor to bullseye.

• Board must be well lit and in good condition (no bulges, broken/bent wires).

• Captains should inspect board, oche, and lighting before play.

• Player’s foot must be behind the oche, not on it.

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13. Scoring & Marking

• Scores to be kept clearly on a scoreboard visible to players.

• Markers must not indicate the finishing double (e.g. no “x16”).

• Players and chalkers must agree scores before darts are removed.

• Score challenges must be made before the next throw.

• The chalker is the match official – their decision is final (appeals go to Committee after match).

• Extra darts thrown after a winning double do not count.

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14. Transfers

• After three league games, a player cannot transfer to another team.

• Before three games: transfer allowed with consent of both teams + £1.00 fee.

• After three games: transfer only with Committee approval + £5.00 minimum fee.

• If a pub/club closes for any reason, the players may move to another existing team within the league, but ONLY if this happens in the first half of the season and ONLY after paying the transfer fee.

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15. Non-Attendance & Cancellations

• Teams missing two consecutive matches will forfeit all points for that half-season and may be charged expenses.

• Cancellations require 2 weeks’ notice. Rearranged matches must be played within 28 days (exceptions at Committee’s discretion).

• The team cancelled against must offer 3 dates.

• No league match may be played on a competition night unless both teams are not involved in the competition.

• Captains must inform their Pub/Club of cancellations or may be liable for food costs.

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16. Awards & Trophies

• Most Singles Wins (Ladies) – perpetual trophy.

• Most Singles Wins (Men) – perpetual trophy.

• 180s Scored – trophy or certificate.

• Highest Checkout (120+) – perpetual trophy.

• Most Tons – perpetual trophy.

• Highest Away Shot (120+) – perpetual trophy.

• Full list of perpetual trophies – see Rule 27.

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17. Competitions

• Teams must play in both league and competitions to remain eligible for next season.

• Competition registration closes 7.45pm (8.00pm start). Late sign-ups not accepted.

• Teams who play in the preliminary rounds must play the same players in all subsequent rounds.

• Teams missing a competition final forfeit prize money and trophies.

• £1.00 entry fee per player per competition.

• When a competition is held simultaneously across two different venues, the team representing each venue must play at their respective venue to ensure that the necessary setup and arrangements are properly maintained.

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18. Communication

• Weekly results must be posted to the Troy Town Darts League Facebook page.

• Results and stats (wins, tons, 180s, checkouts, etc.) will be circulated by email to subscribed players.

• Fixtures, league tables, rules, and results also available at: www.troytowndarts.com

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19. Mackeson Cup (7 Players)

• Teams consist of 7 players.

• Match format: 7 singles (best of 3 legs, 301 up, double start & finish).

• Order of play decided by bull throw; alternate throwers each game.

• Matches to be played in drawn order.

• Winning team must inform the Committee member running the competition.

• Prelims and final to be played at a nominated venue (Friday night or as agreed at AGM).

• Register by 7.45pm. Entry fee: £1.00 per player.

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20. 1001 Trophy Competition (if played)

• Teams consist of 6 players.

• Match format: Best of 1 leg, 1001 up, flying start, double finish.

• Order of play by coin toss.

• Matches to be played on a nominated league night (start 8.00pm).

• If the league match is cancelled: 1st half matches must be played within 1 week of half-season end; 2nd half matches must be played within 5 days of season end.

• Prelims, semis, and final at venues agreed at AGM. Final: best of 3 legs.

• Register by 7.45pm. Entry fee: £1.00 per player.

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21. St Austell Trophy (4 Players)

• Teams consist of 4 players. Pubs/clubs may enter more than one team. Venues must not be home pubs/clubs.

• Match format: 1 team game (1 leg, 1001 up, flying start, double finish), 2 doubles (best of 3 legs, 501 up, flying start, double finish), and 4 singles (best of 3 legs, 301 up, double start & finish). First to 4 wins = match winners.

• Captains decide players order 1-4; once drawn, all games are played in this order. Captains may change playing order for the next round.

• Winning teams must inform Fixtures Secretary/Committee member.

• Prelims and final at nominated venues (Friday night or AGM agreement).

• Players must remain consistent across rounds (1 reserve allowed for the final if a player cannot make finals night).

• Teams not attending the final forfeit trophy and prize money.

• Register by 7.45pm. Entry fee: £1.00 per player.

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22. Trebles Knockout Competition

• Teams consist of 3 players. Pubs/clubs may enter more than one team. Venues must not be home pubs/clubs.

• Match format: Best of 3 legs, 501 up, double start & finish. Order of play by throwing for the bullseye. Final: best of 5 legs.

• Matches on Friday nights or as agreed at AGM.

• Players must remain consistent across rounds (1 reserve allowed for the final if a player cannot make finals night).

• Teams not attending the final forfeit trophy and prize money.

• Register by 7.45pm. Entry fee: £1.00 per player.

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23. Landlords Cup (Doubles Knockout)

• Nominated doubles pairs from each team (pubs/clubs may enter more than one team).

• Match format: Best of 3 legs, 501 up, flying start, double finish. Order of play by throwing for the bullseye. Final: best of 5 legs, double start & finish.

• Matches on Friday nights or as agreed at AGM.

• Teams must remain consistent across rounds (1 reserve allowed for the final if a player cannot make finals night).

• Teams not attending the final forfeit trophy and prize money.

• Register by 7.45pm. Entry fee: £1.00 per player.

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24. Individual Cup

• 1 nominated player per team. Played on Finals Night.

• Match format: Best of 3 legs, 301 up, double start & finish. Order of play by throwing for the bullseye. Final: best of 5 legs.

• Winner receives perpetual trophy, kept at their pub/club for one year.

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25. Drawn Doubles Competition

• All players enter individually; pairs drawn at random each round.

• After each round, a new draw takes place.

• Match format: Best of 3 legs, 501 up, flying start, double finish.

• Competition played to final two teams; final played on Finals Night (or AGM agreement).

• Winners & runners-up receive prizes.

• Register by 7.45pm. Entry fee: £1.00 per player.

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26. Jubilee Cup

• Open to all registered players. Played at a nominated venue (St Blazey AFC unless agreed otherwise).

• Match format: Best of 3 legs, 301 up, double start & finish.

• Perpetual trophies awarded to winner and runner-up (kept at their pub/club for one year).

• Register by 7.45pm. Entry fee: £1.00 per player.

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27. League & Competition Perpetual Trophies

• Perpetual trophies must be kept at the pub/club the player or team represents. If that pub/club closes, trophies must either move with the team to their new pub/club or be returned to the League/Committee.

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League Trophies

• Wooden Spoon – League Singles Losers

• Joe Coombe Shield – League Trebles (Winners & Runners-up)

• English Clay Lovering Pochin & Co Ltd Cup – League Doubles (Winners & Runners-up)

• St Austell Brewery Cup – League Singles (Winners & Runners-up)

• Sportsman Trophy Cup – General League Award

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Player Achievement Trophies

• Adrian Chacksfield Cup – Highest Outshot

• Daisy Cup – Most League Tons

• Ken Toms Singles Cup – Most League Wins

• Ladies Singles Cup – Most Ladies Singles Wins

• Highest Away Shot Cup – Highest Away Finish (120+)

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Competition Trophies

• Individual Cup – Team Champion on Finals Night

• Anniversary/Jubilee Cup – Winner & Runner-up

• St Austell Trophy Cup – Winners & Runners-up

• Mackeson Cup – Winners & Runners-up

• 1001 Wooden Trophy – Winners & Runners-up

• ECLP Trebles Cup (1974) – Trebles Knockout Winners & Runners-up

• Landlords Doubles Knockout Cup – Winners & Runners-up

• The winners of the trophies must deliver the trophies to LEX Print in St Austell ONE MONTH before the presentation night for engraving (dates will be published on the league Facebook page and WEBSITE).

• There will be no medals for 180 achievers.

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28. Committee Decisions

• In all instances, the committee’s decision is deemed as final.