The DRA Eligibility Policy and Rules for Open and Women's Tournaments

The DRA has issued a new Eligibility Policy and Rules for open and women’s tournaments, effective from April 9th 2026.

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As a result of a detailed review and a report by from Dr Emma Hilton, an academic developmental biologist, the DRA is satisfied that to achieve fair competition in darts, only biological females should be eligible to compete in women’s tournaments regulated by DRA Rules. 

 

The DRA seeks to be inclusive and all players – irrespective of their biological sex, legal sex, and/or gender identity – may compete in open tournaments and are encouraged to do so. 

 

The DRA will continue to monitor developments in relation to transgender participation in sport and will review the Eligibility Policy in light of these and at least annually.