L'origine du jeu de dards ou fléchettes n'est pas précisément connu. Cependant,on retouve les premières traces dans les manuscrits du Moyen-Age. On dit aussi qu'il fut pratiqué sur le célèbre navire Mayflower.
Au Québec, trois jeux sont parmi les plus pratiqués :
le SIDO - straight In Double Out ( début direst,fin avec un double-le plus populaire aujourd'hui )
le DIDO - Double In Double Out ( début et fin avec un double )
le Cricket (réussir 3 fois le pointage des chiffres suivants : 15-16-17-18-19-20 et bull )
En compétition on pratique au Québec presqu'exclusivement le SIDO (début direct,fin avec un double ).
On joue haituellement des parties de 501 points,réduisant le pointage à zéro. Lorsque l'on parvient à terminer une partie en 30 dards et moins,on est devenu un joueur compétitif. Les meilleurs terminent les parties en moyenne entre 15 et 20 dards. Pour compter notre moyenne,on divise le pointage de la partie (ex.:501) par le nombre de dards utilisés pour terminer (ex.:25). Cela nous donne dans cet exemple une moyenne de 20 points par dards. S'il nous resait des points à la fin de la partie (perdant),on les soustrait bien sûr du 501 pour calculer notre moyenne. Le nouveau champion mondial,le Britannique
Steve Beaton,a maintenu une moyenne supérieure à 30 points par dard dans sa conquête du titre mondial!
On peut voir ses exploits détaillés dans le site de la BDO (autres sites d'intérets ci-dessous).
CE QUI SUIT EST LE CODE D'HABILLEMENT DE L'ADQ . REVISÉ.. CE CODE D'HABILLEMENT SERA RESPECTER PAR TOUS LES PARTICIPANTS DU *CHAMPIONNATPROVINCIAL * ET TOUTS AUTRES TOURNOIS SANCTIONNÉS OU LES FINALES SE JOUERONT SUR LE PODIUM, SUR LE PLANCHER OU DEVANT LES CAMERAS DE TÉLÉVISION
LES JOUEURS PORTERONT DES PANTALONS D'HABITS (PROPRES) OU DES CORDUROY (PROPRES) JUPES PROPRES POUR LES DAMES LE NOIR ET BLEU MARIN SONT PRÉRÉRÉS.
LES JOUEURS NE PORTERONT RIEN SUR LA TÊTE SANS LA PERMISSION DESORGANISATEURS ILS AURONT LA PERMISSION DE SE COUVRIR LA TÊTE SEULEMENTPOUR DES RAISONS DE RÉLIGION. LES BANDAUX PEUVENT ÊTRE PORTER SUR LE POIGNET ET NON SUR LA TÊTE.
CE QUI EST PERMIS :
CHEMISES : CHEMISES DE DARDS POUR FEMMES ET HOMMES, CHEMISES DE GOLF ET DE QUILLES. TOUS AVEC DES COLLETS ET MANCHES (COURT OU LONG).
POUR LES DAMES : BLOUSES AVEC COLLETS ET MANCHES OU CHANDAILS PROPRES AVEC COLLETS ET MANCHES (COURT OU LONG).
LES PANTALONS ET JUPES EN CORDUROY SONT PERMIS SEULEMENT AVEC POCHES INTÉRIEURES.
LES PANTALONS AVEC BANDE ÉLASTIQUE EN DESSOUS DU PIED SONT PERMIS SEULEMENT S'ILS SONT FAITS DE MATÉRIEL DE PANTALON PROPRE.
CHAUSSURES : CHAUSSURES PROPRES. SOULIERS DE SPORTS GENRE ESPADRILLES OU HUSH PUPPIES ( SUEDE )..
NOTEZ BIEN : LES SOULIERS DOIVENT ÈTRE PORTER EN TOUT TEMPS !
CE QUI N'EST PAS PERMIS : (LES SOULIERS OUVERTS EN ARRIERE OU EN AVANT), LES JEANS, LES PANTALONS ET JUPES JEANS,JUPES OU CHEMISES STYLE JEANS, LES PANTALONS CARGO, LES PANTALONS OU JUPES DE COULEUR NÉON TOUT STYLE DEPANTALONS DE JOGGING, LES T-SHIRTS SANS COLLETS, LES SHORTS, LES PANTALONS ENCUIR, ET JUPES DE CUIR, AUCUN MATÉRIEL DE JEANS OU PANTALONS AVEC UNE RAYURE ÀL'EXTÉRIEUR DE LA JAMBE OU LES PANTALONS ÉLASTIQUES (SPANDEX).
SOYEZ AVISE QUE LES JOUEURS QUI NE SUIVRONT PAS CES RÈGLEMENTS SERONT AUTOMATIQUEMENT ET IMMÉDIATEMENT DISQUALIFIÉS..
Peu dispendieux! on peut se procurer un ensemble de 3 dards pour 8 ou 9 $,le coût moyen d'un
ensemble de dards se situant autour de 30 $.
Il existe des endroits spécialisés qui permettent aux adeptes de se procurer du matériel de qualité,telles les cible officielles (40$),dards et accessoires...On peut aussi se procurer le matériel dans divers magasins de sport et certais grands magasins à rayon.
La cible officielle porte une des marques suivantes :Nodor Elle a une épaisseur d'au moins 1,5 pouces. Les dards ont plusieurs composantes : le baril (qui peut être en laiton,tungsten,etc.),la tige (en plastique ou en aluminium) et la plume (plus souvent en plastique et de formes différentes). Il est donc possible de se confectionner un dard personnalisé. On choisira un dard de pesanteur (18 à 26 grammes),de longueur ou de forme adapté à notre besoin,notre style ou notre goût.
Il existe aussi des vendeurs / distributeurs spécialisés. Voici un des principaux :
The precise origin of the game of darts is not known. Its first traces are found in some manuscripts from the
Middle-Age . It is also said that the game was practiced on the famous Mayflower ship. In recent researches we found that Canadian Championships of the NDFC were played at the Canadian National Exhibition. Here is what CNE's 1959 souvenir program mentioned regarding the history of darts: '' The game of darts, which sprang from archery contests in OLD ENGLAND, and started in English pubs,received a big boost here when Canadain servicemen returned after the war,and is growing in leaps and bounds all over Canada. ''
The SIDO-Straight In Double Out (the most popular to this day )
The DIDO- Double In Double Out
The Cricket ( to close(hit the three times) the following numbers : 15-16-17-18-19-20 and bull ,
a double count as 2 hits,a triple as 3 hits)
In competitions, the SIDO is the game almost eclusively practiced in Quebec ( straight In double Out). We usally play 501 point games, reducing the score to zero. When we reach the end with 30 darts or less, we can consider ourselves competitive players. The best ones fnish their games with an average between 15 and 20 darts. To count the average, we divide the score of the game ( ex: 501) by the number of darts used to finish ( ex:25). In this example the average would be 20 points per dart. If there would be points left at the end of the game ( loser), they would be substracted from 501 in order to calculate the average . The 1996 world champion, England's Steve Beaton, has maintained an average on the BDO site ( see other interesting sites.)
The QDA individual Membership card is $20 and with its acqusition, the owner automatically becomes a member of the National Federation. A membership card also enables you to participate to Regional Qualification Tournaments and obtain Ranking Points in the QDA 's Sanctioned Tournaments.
Clubs can also become affiliated for the sum of $ 25 and receive the technical support of the Association. Portable dartboards and tressels can be rented for a cost.
The equipment is quite inexpensive ! A set of 3 darts can be purchased for $8 or $9 , the average cost for a good set is around $30.
There are some specialty stores where darters can get quality supplies such as official dartboards ($40),darts and accessories.. The equipment can also be purchased in many sport outlets and some retail stores.
You can find the official dartboard under these brand names : The dartboard is at least 1.5 inches thick. The darts are composed of many parts : the drum ( made of brass, tungsten,etc), the shaft ( in plastic or aluminum) and the flights 9 often made of plastic, with various shapes). So it is possible to fashion a custom-built dart. The weight will vary between 18 and 26 grams.), the lenght and shape can be adapted to the needs and style of the player.
There are some specialized sale / distributors. Here is a major one :
Now a days the dart game is very well known. The objective of the game is to make the most points possible, while finishing with the exact number of points at the endof the game ( usally 301 or 501 points). The player or team who reaches this goal first, is declared a winner.
Here is the scorekeeping method : each player throws 3 darts, when these darts reach the scoring territory, the playery scores points. The black center, mostly called ** bull's eye ** is worth 50 points, and the red area around the bull's eye is worth 25 points. The crown or double zone (marked by the end of the blue line), doubles the score, and the triple zone triple the score. The other areas on the dartboard ( inside edge wire), are worth the exact number of points made.
So the zone that pays the most is the triple 20 giving 60 points
needless to say that this last zone is the most aimed for.
What makes the game a little difficult is that in order to win, the player has to finish with a double. Practice makes perfect.
The following is the Updated Dress Code of the QDA. This Dress Code shall be respected by everyone participating in the *Provincial Championships* and all other Sanctioned Tournaments, where Finals are being played on Stage, floor or if TV Cameras are present.
Players shall wear Dress Pants or Dress Corduroys, Dress Skirts for the Ladies (Black or Navy Preferred).
Headgear shall not be Permitted without prior permission of the organizer and such permission shall be given only to those who's Religious or Moral Duties Require that the head be covered. Sweatbands may be worn on the wrists but not on the head.
The following ARE PERMITTED:
SHIRTS: Dart Shirts, Golf Shirts, and Bowling type Shirts and all Dress Shirts with Collars providing they are clean and presentable.
LADIES SHIRTS: Dart Shirts, Golf Shirts, and Bowling Shirts with Collars. Dress Blouses with Collars and Sleeves, Dress Sweaters with Collars and Sleeve (Short or Long).
Corduroy Pant and Skirts with inside back pockets are permitted. Ladies Stirrup Pants are permitted only if they are made of Dress Pant Material.
PLEASE NOTE: SHOES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES DURING PLAY !!!!!!!!!!!
THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT PERMITTED:(Open Toed and Open Back Shoes), Jeans, Jean Skirts and Pants, Skirts or Shirts with Jean Styling, Cargo Pants, Neon Coloured Pants or Skirts, Demin Material or Pants with Stripes down the side of he Legs or Spandex Pants.
Please be Advised that any player NOT Abiding by Rules will be Automatically and Immediately Disqualified.
Dart leagues were set up as early as he beginning of the 1960's in the Saguenay Lac St-Jean area. The Mauricie-Bois-Francs and Montreal regions also took part in the foundation of the QDA in 1977.
A sport in development :
The progress registered in the world of darts these past years is dazzling. The QDA presently counts close to 1000 individual members, and over 25 dart clubs or leagues. Its regional structure has helped the development of this activity. With one key-contact per region (Directors) and a dynamic executive, it is now possible to bring together dart playersat the competitive level as well as the recreational level.
With 4 competitions, the regional structure is able to regroup the 32 best players ( or more) of each area (region) for the Provincial Championships. The best players in the Provincial Championships are selected to represent the province in the * National Championships* managed by the national Darts Federation of Canada.
Bulletin Recreation Quebec ( available to members for $6/year.)
Standing / Rating System
Participation (qualification) in international competitions
The Quebec Darts Association helps with the organization of dart leagues by supplying the necessary equipment, and assisting the leagues in preparing tournaments.
Many regional, provincial and intenational competitions are happening all year long, regrouping dart players who want to compete in single, double, mixed triple or teams of four. Recently, dart leagues were set up forth youth ( 18years or less.) They obtained their first provincial Junior Championships in 1985.
