Colorado darts events are usually held in bars, taverns and event halls year round, with friendly leagues, charity tournaments and blind draws for players of all levels.
In this video
- 0:00 Intro
- 0:09 What it looks like
- 0:21 Formats
- 1:30 Build it
- 1:40 Registration
- 1:52 Results
- 2:13 Event day
- 2:25 Fun ideas
- 2:56 Tip
Step by step
Running a darts event in Colorado? Here's how to plan it, pick a format and run it on Colorado Under Par, start to finish.
What it looks like
Colorado darts events are usually held in bars, taverns and event halls year round, with friendly leagues, charity tournaments and blind draws for players of all levels.
Formats
- 501 (x01)
- Players start at 501 points and subtract each throw, needing to finish exactly on a double.
- Cricket
- Players aim for numbers 15 through 20 and the bullseye, closing each with three marks.
- Blind Draw
- Players are randomly paired with partners on the spot.
- Singles Bracket
- Players compete one on one in an elimination bracket.
- Doubles / Partners
- Two players form a team and take turns throwing.
- Round Robin
- Players or teams in a group play each other once.
- Luck of the Draw
- Partners are drawn at random each round, so players change teammates.
- League
- Teams play weekly matches at home and away venues over a season, with standings tracked and playoffs at the end.
- Bullseye Challenge
- Players donate for three darts at the bull, with prizes for every hit. Lines form fast and the crowd counts down.
- Buy a Bonus Dart
- Players donate for one extra dart in a scoring round. It keeps the game fair and raises money.
- Golden Dart Award
- The champion wins a golden dart mounted on a plaque. Add a gag prize for the most darts that missed the board.
Build it
In the Organizer Dashboard, click Create event and pick darts and your format. Every tab, word and Start here guide then follows your sport.
Registration
Ask for skill level or average, events entered (singles, doubles, cricket, 501), partner name if needed, and whether they play steel tip or soft tip.
Results
Open Brackets and schedule. Pick the division, pool play or a bracket, your boards, the first game time and minutes per game. Each of your boards gets its own phone link for scores, and every score updates the bracket for everyone. Tick Post on the event page so players follow it live.
Event day
Players check in and pay entry, brackets are drawn, warm up on practice boards, matches are called to boards in order, then finals lead to awards and payouts.
Fun ideas
Make it memorable. Three ideas people love. Bullseye Challenge. Players donate for three darts at the bull, with prizes for every hit. Lines form fast and the crowd counts down. Buy a Bonus Dart. Players donate for one extra dart in a scoring round. It keeps the game fair and raises money. Golden Dart Award. The champion wins a golden dart mounted on a plaque. Add a gag prize for the most darts that missed the board.
Tip
One tip for first-timers: have a chalker or scorer for each board, or teach players how to score each other, so games move quickly. Building is free, then 1% per paid order plus card processing, paid to your own Stripe account. Stuck? Ask Caddie or search Need help in your dashboard. Start at coloradounderpar.com/sell-tickets.
Questions organizers ask
What formats can you use for a darts event?
Common darts formats include 501 (x01), Cricket, Blind Draw, Singles Bracket, Doubles / Partners, Round Robin, Luck of the Draw, League, Bullseye Challenge, Buy a Bonus Dart and Golden Dart Award. On Colorado Under Par you pick one when you create your event, and every tab and the Start here guide follow it.
What should you ask darts participants when they register?
Ask for skill level or average, events entered (singles, doubles, cricket, 501), partner name if needed, and whether they play steel tip or soft tip.
What happens on the day of a darts event?
Players check in and pay entry, brackets are drawn, warm up on practice boards, matches are called to boards in order, then finals lead to awards and payouts.
How much does it cost to run a darts event on Colorado Under Par?
Building the event is free. When you sell registrations or sponsorships, CUP charges 1% per paid order plus card processing, and the money goes to your own Stripe account. Listing an event on the Colorado Under Par calendar is free.
