League Rules

Amended and updated at the League Playing Rules Committee Meeting, 15/09/2026.

1. The League is open to any team that wants to participate within Caithness & Sutherland that fall into the following postcodes: KW1, KW2, KW3, KW5, KW6, KW7, KW8 (No further South than Helmsdale), KW9, KW12 & KW14.
2. Any individuals regardless of where they live may play for a team in the said League, as long as that person does not play in any other League on the same night as the Wick and District Darts League. Teams can register a player at any point before the 31st Jan of that playing season. If any player is not registered with your team after this date, the player will be ineligible to play.
3. All matches shall be played on a standard board. (No Staples)
4. Games shall start with the player with the asterisk * beside his or her name. Throwing straight off in the odd numbered legs.
5. Matches shall commence by 8.15 on league nights, unless prior arrangement by both team captains.
6. The board shall be positioned 5 feet 8 inches from the floor to the centre of the bullseye. Throwing distance shall be 7 foot 9 and a 1/4 inches from the face of the board along the floor, or 115 and 1/2 inches from the centre of the bull to the throw line of the oche.
7. The throw line oche shall be in a distinctive raised form, (not chalk or tape etc) and be of reasonable length.
8. Players shall throw from behind the oche line in a standing and safe throwing manner, no underarm or dangerous throws allowed as this will result in a penalty. You may lose your score with any dart deemed as a penalty throw.
9. Markers may inform the player of the total required (but not how to obtain it). Coaching from team-mates is not allowed unless under doubles/pairs playing format. Markers must not openly talk through-out the match, only when asked a question by any of the players involved. Markers must also remain still throughout the duration of the players throwing. Marker’s decision is final.
10. Should a dart fall out after the score has been declared or the winning dart has been called the score will stand.
11. Should any player be unable to continue after the start of any game, for whatever reason, the following games in which the player is involved in shall be forfeited or played without a substitute.
12. If a team has only 3 players, the team may put down their team on the sheet, in any order they wish, (they can leave a space blank and in pairs miss a throw).
13. The order of the game shall be 4x Singles best of 5, 501. 4 pairs, 3 legs of 601 on league game nights.
14. All home team captains will be responsible for returning the match sheet to the secretary via social media (Messenger or WhatsApp) the following day no later than 1PM. If unable to do so call the secretary with details.
15. All open competitions Men’s and Ladies to be played best of 5 legs, unless stipulated before the draw depending on the number of entries.
16. If a visiting team are not happy with any aspect of the premises, they should bring it to the attention of the opposing captain before the game begins or when they arise. If matters cannot be resolved the complaint should then be noted on the back of the score sheet in writing for the attention of the secretary.
17. There will be no cancellation of games except for two reasons: 1, Adverse weather conditions. 2, A bereavement. If any team has to cancel for any other reason, the opposing team can re-arrange the fixture within 14 days, however, if a conclusion cannot be reached and agreed upon by the team captains then the team postponing in the first instance will forfeit the points. In this instance matches can also be arranged before scheduled date if both team Captains agree.
18. If a game is not played for any other reason the secretary must be notified by the offending team and a decision will be made at the next committee meeting, (usually 8-0).
19. Trialists. A player may play TWO games for any chosen team after that if a player plays a THIRD game, they become tied to the team they played their THIRD game for.