While Covid-19 has brought in-person competitions to a halt around the world, the WDF is embracing online darts to provide international players with more opportunities to represent their country on the global darts stage.
Matches will be spread over 5 weeks of play:
Sunday, 04 October through Sunday, 08 November
Deadline for entry EXTENDED TO: 30 September (Free to enter)
Questions? Please contact:
Matt Stoner – matt.s@dartconnect.com
This Fall the WDF will crown the first ever International Men’s and Women’s Virtual Cup Champions!
Member countries may select 2 men & 2 women to compete in this inaugural event. All matches will be played online and participating players will need to meet some basic requirements outlined below.
This tournament will be entirely run on DartConnect’s innovative competition software and scorekeeping app. This is the same system used at WDF-sanctioned competitions around the world, including the 2019 WDF World Cup in Romania.
NO ENTRY FEE!
DartConnect is offering FREE use of their Digital Steel software for any group that wishes to run qualifier tournaments to select their Virtual Cup team! See below for details.
Qualifiers should be conducted as online tournaments to prepare players for the main competition. DartConnect’s Digital Steel Online system will make running your qualifiers simple to set up and manage remotely.
If qualifiers are not possible, countries may hand select players to represent them using their own defined criteria.
When you team is selected, fill out the registration form at the bottom of this page. Please submit headshot photos for all players to help us promote the event!
Players must have the ability to compete online and meet the following requirements:
If you have questions or need assistance, contact Matt Stoner at matt.s@dartconnect.com.
No experience necessary! DartConnect will provide any country the ability to run online practice competitions for no charge.
Every team member will be provided with a FREE Premium trial membership for DartConnect in order to practice playing online and train with it ahead of the competition.
The Virtual Cup will have men’s and women’s singles competitions composed of Regional Round Robin Group Play with the top 4 of each group advancing to a single elimination championship Knockout.
Round Robin Groups will fall into 4 regions for time zone compatability:
Match Format:
DartConnect is offering FREE use of their competition software to run in-person or online qualifiers to select your team. This is the same system used by the WDF World Cup and the PDC.
You’ll be provided with free entry into DartConnect’s Digital Steel Certification program, allowing you to learn and practice with the software before running your own competitions.
To get started right away, send an email to Matt Stoner at matt.s@dartconnect.com.
LEARN MORE ABOUT:
AFTER your team is selected, the form below should be submitted by a team manager or coordinator from the team’s sponsoring organization. Once received, we will follow up with additional information and details.
Don’t forget to upload a picture for each player!