With reference to the discussion that took place at the last BDO Full Council meeting in November, I undertook to put in writing my response to the question seeking clarification on these issues.

1. A Member County has the right to refuse to accept a registration form from any individual without disclosing a reason for so doing.

2. When a form has been accepted by a Member County the player’s signature affirms his/her commitment to play Super League and County darts within the Rules and Regulations of the British Darts Organisation.

3. In conjunction with this commitment a player intending to participate in a BDO Members-Only darts event MUST be able to declare that he/she is eligible to play in the World Professional Championships – this is an absolute necessity as winning a BDO Members-Only darts event leads to participation in the those Championships.

1. Players have the right to choose which system they wish to play in and support that system.

2. Member Counties have the right to choose which players they wish to accept into their part of the BDO system.

A player who has chosen to become a member of the PDPA has made a direct commitment to play in the PDC Championships and is NOT eligible to play in the Lakeside World Professional Championships – such a player will NOT be allowed to play in any BDO Members-Only darts events that can lead to participation in the Lakeside event.

BDO Members-Only Events

BDO County Super League – Men’s and Women’s teams.

BDO Gold Cup Singles and Pairs – Men’s and Women’s events.

British Inter-County Championships – Men’s and Women’s teams.

British International Championships – Men’s and Women’s teams.

Winmau World Masters Championships – Men’s and Women’s events.

World Professional Championships – Men’s and Women’ s including the Play-offs at County and International levels