Darts players from around the country are sharpening their skills in training for the Melton Classic.
The January 27 and 28 event, now in its sixth year, attracts about 200 competitors from around Australia to the Melton Darts and Bingo Club to compete for prize money and points towards national rankings.
Tournament director Neal Bradbury said he was expecting a big field.
“We get people from Western Australia, New South Wales – they come from all around to compete at the Melton Classic,” Bradbury said. “It’s an open event on the Saturday and anyone can play, but on the Sunday it’s a ranked event where players must be registered with Darts Australia.”
Bradbury said the sport was popular among all age groups.
“We’re all for juniors here,” he said. “We’ve got about 15 juniors playing out of this club and we welcome everyone.”
Ranked No.2 in Victoria, Barry Ledington of Melton, said he played more for fun than points.
“My dad used to be a top player and I started playing in the ’80s as a junior,” he said.
“I just love darts. Money’s always good and last year I chased points a little bit to see how far I could get. But I still just play for the fun and love of
it.”
Registration for the Melton Classic will be held this Friday night (January 19).
Details: secretary@meltondartclub.org.au
