KNOW THE GAME.
OWN YOUR THROW.
New to darts, captaining a team, learning DartConnect or working on your doubles? Find practical guides for every stage of the game.
KNOW YOUR LEAGUE.
Short, practical web guides based on supplied league materials—not document downloads. Current season instructions and later board amendments take precedence.
‘01, Cricket, cork, turn limits, conduct and disputes.
READ THE GUIDE →VENUES & PUBSLeague host directoryMarch 2026 host listings and venue requirements.
EXPLORE VENUES →PLAYER PATHWAYSADO & competitionHow amateur leagues connect to national tournament opportunities.
LEARN MORE →WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO START?
Start with the essentials or go straight to the guidance you need tonight.
New Players
Everything you need to feel at home at your first darts night.
02 / RESOURCECaptains' Corner
Practical team leadership and match-night organization.
03 / RESOURCEDartConnect Guides
Learn to set up matches, keep score and correct mistakes.
04 / RESOURCEDarts Academy
Practice plans, technique and smarter ways to finish.
05 / RESOURCERules & Formats
Understand games, doubles, etiquette and common formats.
06 / RESOURCEDownloads & Tools
Printer-friendly checklists and practice resources.
YOUR MATCH-NIGHT TOOLKIT.
Practical resources to organize league night, record every visit correctly and follow through on the result.
Interactive match-night checklist, captain planning and preparation.
OPEN CAPTAIN DESK →PRINTABLE WORKSHEETSFour captain templatesPrint fixture, match-night, result and issue worksheets with no sign-in.
PRINT FORMS →DARTCONNECT LEARNING CENTERScore with confidenceFive lessons covering setup, 501, Cricket, error correction and syncing.
START LEARNING →INTERACTIVE DARTS ACADEMY.
Back by request: our earlier Checkout Lab route chart, now integrated with scoring practice and training progress tools.
Traditional and alternative outs, preferred doubles and quick-fire route challenges.
OPEN CALCULATOR →02 / THE DARTBOARDScore your throwsRecord 301, 501 or 701 visits with automatic bust checks and finish suggestions.
OPEN PRACTICE BOARD →03 / YOUR TRAININGTrack your practice15, 30 and 60-minute drills, session history and score-recognition quizzes.
START TRAINING →VIDEO TUTORIALS FOR BEGINNERS.
Watch the full Live Darts Masterclass playlist and practise technique through written instructions and Academy drills.
Video lessons, stance, grip, release and accuracy in one free guide.
WATCH & LEARN →WRITTEN GUIDEBuild your techniqueReview stance, grip and grouping at your own pace.
READ FUNDAMENTALS →YOUR NEXT STEPTry a 20-minute routineA simple written practice plan to reinforce what you watched.
READ THE PRACTICE PLAN →START WITH THESE.
We're bringing the site's existing learning materials together instead of duplicating them.
GUIDES & CHECKLISTS.
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12 guides available
Your First Steps in Steel-Tip Darts
A simple path from trying a board to joining your first Houston league night.
Beginner · 5 min readREAD GUIDE →New Players02Choosing Your First Set of Darts
What to look for in barrels, stems, flights and weight without overbuying.
Beginner · 4 min readREAD GUIDE →Captains' Corner03Captain's Match-Night Checklist
A printer-friendly preparation, scoring and wrap-up checklist for team captains.
Captain · 6 min readREAD GUIDE →Captains' Corner04Running a Team Through the Season
Keep your roster informed, prepared and ready for a smooth league season.
Captain · 5 min readREAD GUIDE →Captains' Corner05Handling Match Questions and Disputes
A calm, consistent approach when an entry, rule or schedule is questioned.
Captain · 5 min readREAD GUIDE →DartConnect Guides06DartConnect: Set Up Your First Match
A practical orientation to getting into the scoring app and starting play.
Beginner · 5 min readREAD GUIDE →DartConnect Guides07DartConnect: Score a 501 Leg
Record visits accurately, including misses and busts.
Beginner · 4 min readREAD GUIDE →DartConnect Guides08DartConnect: Score Cricket Correctly
Learn marks, bull scoring and why each dart should be entered accurately.
Beginner · 5 min readREAD GUIDE →DartConnect Guides09DartConnect: Correct a Scoring Mistake
Identify the wrong visit and use the app’s supported edit controls.
All levels · 4 min readREAD GUIDE →Darts Academy10Build a More Repeatable Throw
Grip, stance, line of sight and follow-through for developing consistency.
Beginner · 6 min readREAD GUIDE →Darts Academy11A 20-Minute Darts Practice Session
A short routine you can print and repeat every week.
All levels · 5 min readREAD GUIDE →Darts Academy12Double-Out Basics & Smarter Checkouts
Understand finishing lanes, favorite doubles and why leaving an even number helps.
Improving · 6 min readREAD GUIDE →No guides match that search. Try a different keyword or select All topics.