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New darts centre opens amid rising popularity
TL;DR
A new darts centre named Hangar 61 has opened in Bristol, aimed at supporting the increasing popularity of the sport. It will serve the Junior Darts Corporation, founded by ex-professional player Steve Brown.
Key points
- Hangar 61 is a new darts centre in Bristol
- It is one of the best darts facilities in the world
- The centre serves the Junior Darts Corporation
- Founded by former professional player Steve Brown
- Supports the growing popularity of darts
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Hangar 61 is the new home of the Junior Darts Corporation [BBC]
A new darts centre, described as one of the best facilities of its kind in the world, has opened in Bristol.
The former Patchway Sports & Social Club has been transformed into a venue called Hangar 61 to serve the growing number of people participating in the sport.
It will be used by a group called the Junior Darts Corporation, which was founded by former professional player Steve Brown.
Brown told BBC Radio Bristol he wanted to create a space where young people could learn to play darts in a non-pub environment.
The Junior Darts Corporation started in Bristol in 2010 and now has up to 260 academies worldwide.
Hangar 61 will serve as the National Centre for the darting community as well as hosting darts academies, community coaching programmes and professional-level training.
"We've seen a trend of darts academies starting up, and not just in function rooms of bars, they're now in cricket clubs, football clubs, rugby clubs," said Brown.
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Q&A
What is Hangar 61 and where is it located?
Hangar 61 is a new darts centre located in Bristol, designed to be one of the best facilities for darts in the world.
Who founded the Junior Darts Corporation?
The Junior Darts Corporation was founded by former professional player Steve Brown.
Why was the former Patchway Sports & Social Club transformed into Hangar 61?
The transformation was made to accommodate the growing number of people participating in darts.
What facilities does Hangar 61 offer for darts enthusiasts?
Hangar 61 offers state-of-the-art facilities for training and competitions, catering specifically to the needs of darts players.
