DFA National Coaching

The Darts Federation of Australia (DFA) has the responsibility to provide opportunities for all Australian's to participate in and to encourage people to become involved in the sport of darts.

DARTS - The sport that starts and ends with a handshake

Darts is an international sport played by millions. There is approximately 45,000 registered and several hundred thousand social players in Australia playing the sport. One of the most attractive features of the game of darts is that people of different ages and sexes can compete against each other on equal terms. You don't need to possess any particular skill, strength or endurance to play darts. Basic skills can be learnt by children and novices with the 'game' itself providing a lifelong challenge, source of enjoyment and friendship, and is very inexpensive compared with other sports.

For about thirty dollars ($30) you can buy as good a set of darts that will last you for years. Darts is one of the most sociable games, which can be played by the whole family. Even if one does not become a "skilled" player, there is still a great deal of enjoyment to be derived from the game.

The Darts Federation of Australia (DFA) in 1989 developed and introduced the first National Coaching Course for the sport of darts in the World. The DFA has accredited Level 0, Level 1 and Level 2 Coaches throughout Australia. In 1992 States and Territory's appointed a Coaching Director's whose role is to oversee the coaches development and their continuing education.

DFA qualified coaches are available to interested players.

For information on Darts Clubs and Coaches in your area contact:

National Coaching Director

Judy Taylor

7 Cedar Drive

NORTH ROCKHAMPTON QLD 4701

Phone: (07) 4928 8895

Fax: (07) 4928 9923

Email: ttay6048@bigpond.net.au

Mission

The mission of the Darts Federation of Australia is:

'Through unity, encourage the promotion and fostering of the sport of darts for all Australians'

The Darts Federation of Australia recognises the significance of an effective and formal coaching scheme throughout Australia as a pre-requisite to achieving the above objective.

The mission of the Darts Federation of Australia's National Coaching Administration is to:

Elevate the skill level and competitive standards of dart players both nationally and internationally.
Provide encouragement to and facilitate, new players to join and remain in the sport of darts.
Improve the knowledge and proficiency of existing players.
Conduct training for coaches at all levels
Develop and conduct specific training for elite players to improve their performance levels at National and International competition
Be recognised as an organisation of excellence both individually and collectively