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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...
Keane Barry, a rising talent in the world of darts & our newest Elite1 addition. We could not be more pleased to support Keane as he further develops his talent!
A bit of info about Keane:
He started playing darts when he was 4 years old in the house with his dad & started playing competitively when he was just 8 years old in local competitions. In 2018 he became the Finder Darts Masters Champion.
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.
Leighton is the current World Champion and the holder of 7 JDC Titles this year
He will play Keane Barry in the BDO Worlds this year to try and retain his title at the Indigo O2 January 11th
Also Leighton has qualified through the Rankings and is seeded for the BDO Mens World Championships at 13 years of age.
Jarred has played a few Pro Tour events this year and has become a more complete player.
He has played well on the PDC development tour this year reaching two semi finals.
Jarred had also Qualified for the BDO World Masters 2019.
Bradley has played PDC pro Tour for the last 2 seasons and has had some great results!
Beating some top names and on lots of occasions losing close games 6-5.
Bradley Played on the European Tour finals in Germany September and he has won a few local events including a youth Grand Slam event recently.
England Matchplay Champion 2016
BDO World Youth Championship Finalist 2018
2019 BDO World Youth Darts Championship Finalist
WDF European Youth Champion 2015
John has had a good season reaching the PDC Development tour last 8 and is the current Bristol Premier League Champion.
Winner of the 2018 EL1TE Players cup 2018 AND R/U 2019.
Development Tour 1 Winner 2018
2013 PDC World Youth Quarter Finalist
PDC Development Tour England 2 Winner
Bradley has played PDC pro Tour for the last 2 seasons and has had some great results!
Beating some top names and on lots of occasions losing close games 6-5. Bradley played on the European Tour finals in Germany September and he has won a few local events including a youth Grand Slam event recently
2019 JDC Tours 2 & 10 Winner
Sebastian has won many events playing Soft tip Darts including European soft tip team event for Poland. He is also the European under 18 soft tip champion
Polish Youth Number 1 for the last 3 years and runner up in the Polish National championships (Mens).
Semi finalist in this year`s World Masters & World Championships narrowly losing the last leg decider to Keane Barry.
Keane will represent Ireland in the PDC world Championships & JDC finalist at Ally Pally and he will play Current World Youth Champion Leighton Bennett at the BDO World Youth at the Indigo O2 in January.
Winner of the BDO World Master youth singles.
Winner of Northern Ireland Matchplay.
Winner of JDC European Open.
Winner of the Tom Kirby Irish Classic.