The Winmau Wheelchair Darts Association (WWDA, formerly Wheelchair Darts UK) has announced a new partnership with WheelPower – the national charity for wheelchair sport
in the UK. It was established in 1948 to provide, promote and develop opportunities for men, women and children with disabilities to participate in recreational and competitive wheelchair sport.
For over 50 years, the charity has provided unique opportunities for sport to be used for rehabilitation, recreation and competition and was the founding organisation for the disability sports movement which led to the Paralympic Games.
Having already included sports such as athletics, table tennis, skiing, basketball and rugby, WheelPower readily identifies the huge social and rehabilitation opportunities offered by darts.
Steve Snelling, Sports Advisor for WheelPower, said: “When Mike Skuse of the WWDA contacted us with the overwhelming reaction to the launch of wheelchair darts in the UK, it was immediately obvious to us that the sport of darts has huge potential.
“One of our main aims is to provide new and exciting opportunities for wheelchair users, and darts is such a big part of the popular culture in the UK that we know it will be an instant success with players across the country.”
Mike Skuse of the WWDA added: “The introduction of the new 137cm throwing height for wheelchair players, and the formation of the World Disability Darts Association by Russ Strobel, opened up a whole new avenue for wheelchair players across the globe. We will be working closely with Russ and his colleagues, WheelPower and Winmau to further the sport and bring new and exciting opportunities for wheelchair players in the darts arena. WheelPower are an incredibly influential and well-respected organisation and to have their full support is a huge boost for our Association”.
Full details on WheelPower can be found via their website: http://www.wheelpower.org.uk
More information on the WWDA can be found on http://www.wheelchairdarts.co.uk/ and you can follow them on twitter: @WheelchairDarts
Winmau Launches 9-Dart Club in Poland
Winmau, the official supplier of Blade 4 dartboards for the WDF/BDO Winmau Polish Open, are delighted to honour the Polish players who have recorded a rare nine dart finish in Polish competitions.
Players Jacek Krupka, Bartosz Pacek and Bartosz Sobczynski are admitted to the elite “Winmau 9-Dart Club”.
Each will receive a personalised laser-etched aluminium darts case featuring the details of their unique achievement. The lucky three will also receive a set of Winmau premium tungsten darts, flights and shafts.
Maciej Chorbinski, President of the Polish Darts Organisation, said: “Winmau have been a superb partner for the PDO, and we can’t thank them enough for their support. The 9-Dart Club is another way that Winmau and the PDO recognise the great talent we have among our players.”
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