Player progression

bladespin

Hi all, hopefully you can give me some guidance, well my son anyway.

Around new years, with the world champs on tv I pulled out the dartboard like I always do, for a bit of fun, my eldest lad wanted to have a go so I gave him the basics etc, he's progressed like a rocket, really took to the game; practicing every day and has gotten really good, he's stopped counting how many 180s he's hit and has even managed a 9 dart game on Russ Bray! We entered a few online 'for fun' leagues etc he's won a few games on that and wants to play for real.

I love the game too but it's only ever been fun for me and I'm not sure where to point him (sorry for the pun), I know there's pub leagues etc but he's 14 and I'm not sure if he'd even be allowed in to play, can you advise where I should look to give him some experience? Is there an official league/tournaments for kids like him?

No idea where he can go with it but I'd love to find out, any and all advice would be welcome.

Sultan of Bling

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058318553/player-progression

There's a junior darts Ireland Facebook page.

They might be able to help you.

US3

First picked up darts 10 months ago and has hit a 9 darter already?

Your local pub team will have more details, every County has youth teams

bladespin

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121250549#Comment_121250549

Yes, I’ve played for 40 years on and off and never hit a 180, he did it in a couple of weeks, that was tough to swallow lol.

mackeire

What area do you live in?

As mentioned above, almost every county has a youth team. But there are darts academies all around the country aswel.

bladespin

Thanks, we've since found the county darts youth tema and he's joined up, already had a couple of tournaments and done pretty well.

celt262

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121797307#Comment_121797307

Keep this thread updated i want to hear how the Irish Luke Littler is progressing !