Building the future of Northern Irish Darts
News, fixtures, academy information and representative updates for the 11 junior darts academies that make up JDCNI.
News
Latest News
Calendar
Upcoming fixtures and organisation dates
Shared JDCNI dates appear across the main site and academy pages, while academy-specific events can be added later.
Next 4 weeks
No dates have been published for this 4-week period.
Academy season dates
2026 season windows
Academy activity is organised into six season blocks, with summer and winter breaks built in.
Season 1
January 5 - March 1
Season 2
March 2 - April 26
Season 3
April 27 - June 21
Season 4
June 22 - August 16
Summer Break
August 17 - August 30
Season 5
August 31 - October 25
Season 6
October 26 - December 20
Winter Break
From December 21
Order of Merit
All-academy standings
A combined ranking for JDCNI players. Academy pages reuse this same table source and show the filtered standings for that academy.
Open Order of Merit
| NI rank | JDC rank | Player | Academy | Total score | Grade | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | Darragh Kerr | BDC Darts Academy Kilkeel | 9,742 | Black | 8 |
| 2 | 12 | Tiernan Adams | West Belfast Junior Darts Academy | 9,721 | Gold | 7 |
| 3 | 62 | Fionn Mcashea | Dart District Youth Academy | 8,035 | Black | 8 |
| 4 | 81 | Lee Shields | Carrickfergus Junior Darts Academy | 7,724 | Black | 7 |
| 5 | 89 | Max McConnell | Co Armagh Youth Darts Academy | 7,665 | Red | 7 |
| 6 | 97 | Thomas Elliott | Ballymena Junior Darts Academy | 7,545 | Black | 7 |
| 7 | 104 | Niall McCann | Dart District Youth Academy | 7,470 | Black | 8 |
| 8 | 120 | Conleith Curley | Limavady JDC Darts Academy | 7,284 | Black | 7 |
| 9 | 137 | Bobby Graham | Co Armagh Youth Darts Academy | 7,165 | Black | 7 |
| 10 | 166 | Lucas Murphy-Sloan | Carrickfergus Junior Darts Academy | 6,840 | Black | 7 |
| 11 | 171 | Ethan Steele | Limavady JDC Darts Academy | 6,797 | Black | 7 |
| 12 | 180 | Cillian Duffy | BDC Darts Academy Kilkeel | 6,740 | Red | 8 |
| 13 | 217 | Micah Curran | Co Armagh Youth Darts Academy | 6,430 | Red | 7 |
| 14 | 242 | Ethan Todd | Ballymena Junior Darts Academy | 6,250 | Black | 7 |
| 15 | 257 | Jacob Todd | Ballymena Junior Darts Academy | 6,163 | Black | 7 |
| 16 | 268 | Jack Hall | West Belfast Junior Darts Academy | 6,112 | Black | 7 |
| 17 | 271 | Harry Hall | Co Armagh Youth Darts Academy | 6,080 | Blue | 7 |
| 18 | 283 | Dylan Reid | West Belfast Junior Darts Academy | 6,028 | Black | 7 |
| 19 | 292 | Jaxon Magee | Co Armagh Youth Darts Academy | 6,003 | Red | 7 |
| 20 | 297 | Corey Gass | Co Armagh Youth Darts Academy | 5,964 | Black | 7 |
Girls Order of Merit
| NI rank | JDC rank | Player | Academy | Total score | Grade | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 454 | Amber O'Toole | Larne Darts Academy | 5,255 | Red | 7 |
| 2 | 1136 | Ruth Bell | Co Armagh Youth Darts Academy | 3,580 | Green | 6 |
| 3 | 1327 | Lauren Davies | DC Darts Academy Northern Ireland | 3,273 | Green | 7 |
| 4 | 2062 | Faith Richardson | West Belfast Junior Darts Academy | 2,261 | Green | 6 |
| 5 | 2362 | Jennifer Lee | Carrickfergus Junior Darts Academy | 1,904 | Yellow | 6 |
| 6 | 2473 | Ruth Lee | Carrickfergus Junior Darts Academy | 1,774 | Purple | 6 |
Information
Safeguarding, conduct and documents
Useful links
Helpful resources
This area is ready for approved JDCNI links, partner resources and safeguarding information.
External
JDC
Junior Darts Corporation information and competition pathway.
ResourceRoutine Overview
JDC Challenge routine format, scoring phases and grading tiers.
ExternalGoDartsPro
Order of Merit data and junior darts training tools.
ExternalSafeguarding NI
Useful safeguarding guidance and support routes.
Academies
Member academy pages
Each page can inherit JDCNI-wide news, safeguarding notices and calendar entries, with local details managed separately.
Ballymena Junior Darts Academy
A local academy focused on safe, positive darts coaching and competition experience.
Venue to be confirmed
BDC Darts Academy Kilkeel
Junior darts coaching, development and competition opportunities for young players in the Kilkeel area.
Venue to be confirmed
Carrickfergus Junior Darts Academy
Local coaching, development and competition opportunities for young players in Carrickfergus.
Venue to be confirmed
Co Armagh Youth Darts Academy
Structured practice and match play for young players across County Armagh.
Venue to be confirmed
Dart District Youth Academy
A youth darts academy supporting player development, confidence and competition experience.
Venue to be confirmed
DC Darts Academy Northern Ireland
Inspiring the next generation of darting talent! Based in our exclusive, private setup at The Skerry Inn, our JDC Darts Academy offers professional coaching, structured development routines, and plenty of match-play fun. A welcoming, energetic space for kids to learn, compete, and make great friends along the way. Get in touch and come along for a trial session
The Skerry Inn, Newtowncrommelin. BT43 6RJ
Larne Darts Academy
Academy darts sessions supporting young players across the Larne area.
Venue to be confirmedL
LimavadyLimavady JDC Darts Academy
Junior darts coaching, practice and development opportunities for young players in the Limavady area.
Venue to be confirmed
North Belfast Darts Academy
Safe, supportive junior darts coaching and competition preparation in North Belfast.
Venue to be confirmed
South Belfast Junior Darts Academy
Junior darts coaching, practice and development opportunities for young players in South Belfast.
Venue to be confirmed
West Belfast Junior Darts Academy
Development sessions and representative opportunities for junior players in West Belfast.
Venue to be confirmedContact us
Get in touch with JDCNI
For academy queries, safeguarding routes, fixtures, Order of Merit questions or website updates, contact the JDCNI team.