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INTRODUCTION
The participation of youth in the sport of darts has grown in recent years. Many young people choose not to participate in the traditional school sports of football, rugby, netball, tennis, cricket etc and seek other sporting interests. Darts offers a challenging interest in the form of team and individual participation, numeracy skills, character development and leadership skills. This ADOPT-A-SCHOOL project is designed to work with youth on how to play the game for recreational and competitive purposes as part of their school’s sports programme. Regional and District Associations are required to involve their local USSASA structures.
OBJECTIVES OF THE ADOPT-SCHOOL PROJECT
To introduce the game of darts to young people under a structured plan that demands best training by suitably skilled, responsible project leaders. To invite schools and educators to become involved and to develop a good working relationship with individual schools and with their national sports authority, USSASA. To build sportsmanship and good character skills. To introduce Youth leagues in all areas.
TARGET GROUPS
PROJECT TASKS
Explain and discuss the Playing Rules Explain equipment used in the game (for the u-13’s, soft tip darts may be an option) Explain the Darts SA structure, Zone VI and World Darts Federations Instruction in and demonstration of good playing technique Suggestions on best practice methods Emphasize the importance of accurate, quick calculations – give examples Discuss match play discipline and sportsmanship qualities. With the assistance of specialists, discuss drugs, Aids, sex awareness, alcohol and abuse/molestation
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