Rileys Sports Bars have increased their commitment to the support and development of the junior game with the Junior Darts Corporation in 2019.
Rileys Sports Bars will be the new title sponsor of the JDC’S Super16 Tour 2019.
A new competition that the JDC have introduced for 2019 with further prize money, big stage opportunity and places in the JDC’S World Championship. The competition will be run exclusively in Riley’s venues and will culminate in a grand finals in December.
The competition will be held over 4 tour events and a grand finals next year where 8 players from the tour will meet the best 8 players from the JDC’s academy system to make the Super16 finalists.
The actual final will take place on stage during the PDC’S Masters event in Milton Keynes where two of the young players can really make a name for themselves.
Rileys have already supported the JDC throughout 2018 with venue sponsorship and this additional commitment is showing their true support for the junior game.
Rileys Marketing Director Ben Pearce commented,
“Working closely with the JDC really allows you to appreciate the wealth of talent, support and enthusiasm for the junior game currently. We are very proud to assist in sponsoring the Super16 tour from its concept and hope it will be a firm fixture for youngsters in years to come”.
JDC Director Darren Barson said,
“This is great news for all concerned. We have a great relationship with Rileys and we know they really are behind us in moving the game forward. The Super16 tour will allow more opportunity for youngsters to shine and show the world what great talent they have. We have had a great 2018 so far and Riley’s support for JDC events this year has been invaluable”.
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