DETERMINATION. BOLDNESS. ASSURANCE. BRAVERY. ENERGY. COURAGE. PERSISTENCE. HEART. MOTIVATION. PASSION. DRIVE. DEDICATION.
YOU ARE THE FUTURE.
We pulled together the Elite 1 programme so that we could discover the next generation of pro darts players, and work with the best of the best youth players to help them, alongside their management, to develop their talents to tour card level.
As part of Elite 1, our youth players will receive mentoring from BDO legend - Darryl Fitton. They will have access to the best Target products and we will work with them to help refine their set-up to ensure they get the best out of their equipment, and to guarantee that their darts work for each individual's unique throw.
Could you be the future of darts?
ANNOUNCING …
We are delighted to announce that teenage sensation Leighton Bennett will continue to be a member of Elite 1. 'Boom Boom' joined Target's youth training programme at the age of 12, and in the last 2-years, has been crowned the BDO World Youth Champion as well as being the youngest player to ever compete at the Men's World Championship.
When asked how it felt to re-sign with Elite 1, "I am just happy to be here with some of the best players in the world." - Leighton Bennett
HEADED UP BY DARRYL FITTON
One of the most high-profile stars of BDO darts, 'The Dazzler' is one of the most revered and respected players, with arguably one of the most popular walk-ons ever seen. With 2 major titles and 2 televised 9-dart finishes, we are immensely proud to sponsor Darryl
Darryl joined Target in 2013 seeking a strong grip for his throw and wanted us to create a range that reflected his passion for the game of darts. After working with Darryl for many years, in 2018 Darryl joined Target as Head of Youth Development, working with our Elite 1 Youth Players to perfect their set-up, offer mentoring advice and scouting for new players.
2019 BDO World Youth Champion
7x JDC Tour Winner
2018 Cambridgshire Men's Open Champion
2019 WDF Europe Cup Youth Champion
England International
2019 BDO Challenge Tour 2 Champion
2019 Luxembourg Open Men's Finalist
2020 UK Open Last 64
2020 Development Tour 2 Quarter Finalist
2020 Q School day 4 Last 32
2020 JDC Super 16 Runner Up
2019 Isle of Man Youth Champion 2019
2019 England Youth Grand Prix Champion 2019
2019 JDC Tour 2 Winner 2020
2019 WDF World Cup Youth Mixed Pairs Champion
2019 Czech Open Champion
2019 JDC, WDF and BDO World Youth Championships Quarter Finalist
2016 England Matchplay Boys Champion
3x England International
2018 Development Tour 15 Quarter Finalist
2017 British Internationals Winner
2019 BDO High Roofing Open Men's Semi Finalist
2018 BDO World Youth Championship Finalist
Republic of Ireland International
2018 Welsh Open Finalist
2019 BDO World Youth Darts Championship Finalist
2015 WDF Europe Cup Youth Boys Champion
2018 PDC Development Tour 19 Semi Finalist
2017 PDC Development Tour 7 & 8 Quarter Finalist
2017 PDC World Youth Championship Quarter Finalist
2013 PDC World Youth Quarter Finalist
2013 PDC World Youth Championship Quarter Finalist
2015 Europe Cup Youth Team Event Winner with Republic of Ireland
Nathan Care 2019 Elite 1 signing
Currently Number 1 on OOM OF JDC Tour
2019 JDC Tours 2 & 10 Winner
JDC Tour Winner
Under 18 Soft Tip European Champion
2019 World Masters Boys Semi Finalist
2019 BDO World Youth Championship Semi Finalist
Polish Youth Number 1
2018 One180/L Style World Masters Girls Champion
2018 German Open Girls Champion
Currently in the Ladies Irish Team
2019 Dutch Open Youth Champion
2018 & 2019 JDC World Championship Semi Finalist
2019 WDF World Cup Girls Singles Semi Finalist
2019 Witch City Open Champion
2019 White Mountain Shootout Champion
2019 Port City Open Champion
2019 Quebec Open Ladies Singles Semi Finalist