| DARTS ETIQUETTE Guidelines for a Proper Darter’s Conduct |
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I. |
THOU SHALL NOT talk while
keeping score ! |
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II. |
THOU SHALL NOT move about
-- stand still ! |
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III. |
THOU SHALL NOT look at the
shooter, stand face to the board ! |
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I V. |
THOU SHALL NOT call out a
score of one or two darts -- unless asked ! |
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V. |
THOU SHALL NOT tell a shooter
what to shoot! |
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VI. |
THOU SHALL NOT tell a shooter
what combination to shoot for an out ! |
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VII. |
THOU SHALL NOT change a score
if that player/team has shot again and a second score has been written
down ! |
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VIII. |
THOU SHALL NOT lean out to
see where a dart is or follow the darts with body or head movement ! |
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IX. |
THOU SHALL NOT show signs of disgust or excitement while scoring ! | |||||
X. |
THOU SHALL NOT change the sides of the score board for players between legs. If you start a team on the left, leave them on the left, regardless of the bull shot winner ! | |||||
| GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP IS AN ASSET
TO YOURSELF AND DARTING |
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Good sportsmanship should
be the prevailing attitude during all darting events, whether it is
league play, Tournaments or just practicing. It is a responsibility
you have to your opponent as well as the establishment in which you
are playing. Good sportsmanship encompasses decent behavior and thoughtfulness
and in some cases may mean self discipline if needed. It is most unfortunate
to observe any conflict in a darting community that has been established
for the purpose of
friendship and recreation. When it
occurs, it may be interpreted as a reflection upon the entire group. Let’s
try to keep
our good reputation and further demonstrate our desire to support our sponsors
who have allowed us to come into their place to play. |
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| When and if incidents occur, and are serious enough for official enforcement, our Board of Directors are, and will be, available to deal with the problem. Contact a League Advisor (phone numbers listed on your schedule) immediately. | ||||||
| Meanwhile, here are some guidelines for each of
us to abide by: |
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There should be no attempts
to distract an opponent while he/she is throwing. Any form of harassment
aimed at the person on the throwing line will not be tolerated. This
includes “accidentally” dropping your darts. Whistling, glaring or looking
into the thrower’s face. Chatter around the shooting area is quite normal,
but DO
NOT direct comments or heckle when he/she is at the throwing line. |
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All people, except the
chalker, should stand back, behind the vision of the thrower. |
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Be sure that you and the
Chalker agree on your score BEFORE pulling your darts from the board.
This
avoids misunderstandings and any further discussion. |
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If drinking is in your
repertoire, then be aware of your own limitations. Mouths as well as
darts can
become a hazard. |
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Limit encouragement and
gamesmanship to BEFORE a person steps to the line and AFTER their turn
is over. In short, do nothing to break a player’s concentration while
they are on the
line -- opponents and teammates alike. |
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If there is a question
on procedure or Rule, team captains should confer and produce an answer.
Don’t cause a scene or waste time arguing about it. Call a league advisor
if
necessary. Resolve the problem on site, if possible, and avoid a protest. |
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Sponsors cannot create
a great dart atmosphere alone. General courteousness in assisting in
the maintenance of the dart area helps to promote the continuation of
darts in the
establishment. |
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