PDC ISSUE STATEMENT ON WHISTLERS

By Phil Lanning

THE Professional Darts Corporation have hit out at the whistlers and boo-boys who disrupt any darts event. 

Fans at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on Thursday night clearly put off the players, especially Gerwyn Price and then in the final between Luke Littler and Luke Humphries. 

It has become an increasing problem in the sport and referees have tried to address this issue. 

During the Grand Slam last November Mike De Decker slammed the refs for not tackling the problem during his defeat to Littler. 

More recently ref Huw Ware told fans to “stop whistling” during the Bahrain Masters earlier this year. 

The PDC have just released this statement yesterday: 

“Following Thursday’s Premier League Darts night in Glasgow, the PDC wishes to strongly reiterate that it does not condone any behaviour which can disrupt an event, such as whistling or booing when players are throwing.

“Every player goes on stage with the intention of performing to the best of their ability and providing an entertaining spectacle for all fans, whether in the venue or watching worldwide.

“As per the terms and conditions of entry to events, spectators who act inappropriately can be removed from the venue.

“The PDC works closely with Premier League venues, who have responsibility for crowd control, to take proactive and decisive action against those who behave inappropriately.

“The vast majority of fans who attend our sell-out events on a regular basis also condemn this behaviour and we will continue to promote a positive atmosphere which gives all players the opportunity to play to the best of their ability in every match.”

Image by Taylor Lanning.