JDE LAUNCHES ON WINTER GARDENS STAGE

JDE LAUNCH PRESS RELEASE
Monday 29th June 2026

JDE LAUNCHES ON THE WINTER GARDENS STAGE

The Junior Darts Corporation is launching a new educational arm to the corporation to engage educational facilities and providers to the sport of darts. Under the direction of the JDC’s Education and Community lead Gary Horsley and his team, JDE will empower young people to be introduced to the sport through education.

A pioneering approach to darts within education settings, up skilling educators, coaches, teachers and volunteers with essential resources to bring darts into the classroom and beyond. Junior Darts Education is committed to engaging with all areas of the community collaborating with schools, colleges, academies, sport providers and sports foundations to provide training, knowledge sharing and pathways to develop young people with learning, focus, teamwork and maths skills all embedded in a structured program.

In addition, the projects available to educators aims to foster confidence, discipline and a lifelong passion for the game with initiatives like the JDE’s Learning Centre Scheme and the Classroom to Stage events backed by the Professional Darts Corporation. The Launch of this initiative will be staged at the World Matchplay Darts event in Blackpool from July 20th until July 24th.

During the PDC’s prestigious event in Blackpool the JDE team supported by world leading manufacturer and JDE Sponsor Winmau, will be engaging in educational activities for all. A comprehensive week of activity will include:

1. Community activities in local schools covering maths and darts.
2. Community and Foundation activity at the Winter Gardens with Manchester Utd, Burnley, Everton and Fleetwood town football foundations.
3. Academy Accreditation Day at the Winter Gardens for new academies.
4. The JDC’s Academy coach day at the Winter Gardens for academy coaches.
5. Academy student activity from local JDC academies at the Winter Gardens.
6. JDE Leadership course for educators at the Winter Gardens.
7. Learning centre activity launch.
8. PDC’s Bullseye Maths delivery at the Winter Gardens.

Gary Horsley commented, “We believe that darts is so much more than just a sport, it’s a vehicle for education and personal growth. With JDE we are unlocking a world of possibilities for young people with proper resources and pathways dedicated to the education world both in the classroom and beyond”.

If you are looking to be involved and engage in the week's activities, please visit www.juniordarts.com to book your place on the courses available. For general educational enquiries on Junior Darts Education please email gary@juniordarts.com direct.