Local darts in Sheffield is on a dramatic rise, according to local venues and groups involved in the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although focus may be on the World Championship in London, starting next week, those involved in Sheffield darts have drawn attention to success at the grassroots level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Bloomery in Broomhill is one of the many Sheffield pubs where darts can be played. They have said there has been a noticeable increase in interest in the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A spokesperson for the pub said: “Our dartboard is in constant use and we regularly have people come in to play or practice darts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I would say demand has dramatically increased in recent times.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Darts in Sheffield has a long tradition, and the local area has produced world champions in the past, such as John Lowe of Chesterfield and Dennis Priestley of Mexborough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And at this year’s World Championship, South Yorkshire will be represented by Doncaster’s Beau Greaves, one of three women qualifiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dave Smith, manager at the University Arms, agreed that Sheffield darts is on the rise. He said: “On a weekly basis, we get a decent amount of darts players coming in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Numbers have definitely increased, there’s definitely more players coming through.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aside from venues, local darts groups that organise matches have also grown, with more members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jack Quinn, president of the Sheffield University Darts Society, said: “We’ve created a great group and given everyone chances to play casual, competitive and tournament darts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It’s been incredible to see our lads develop not only as players but gain confidence and make friends within our group.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The World Darts Championship starts on 15 December on Sky Sports, and will be available to watch in Sheffield pubs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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