PDC Grand Slam of Darts- 10th-18th November 2018- Wolverhampton

[Bruce Terrett]

So, is there any news about a new venue for the GSOD?

[only85]

the race is on who can announce first, bdo with tv coverage for lakeside wdt / masters or the pdc with a venue for grandslam of darts? wheres bet 365 with those odds!!

[Ginge]

the race is on who can announce first, bdo with tv coverage for lakeside wdt / masters or the pdc with a venue for grandslam of darts? wheres bet 365 with those odds!!

Probably on the Bet356 website, you silly goon.

[oche balboa]

Ginge upset there

[Moongoose McQueeen]

I'm sure Skewy is a good bloke in real life.

Just a little obsessive on here.

wow, another comes crawling out the woodwork. is that the full set of chasers today?

#obsessed

Don't be like that Skewy. We're all friends here x x x

[Ginge]

Ginge upset there

That's a whoosh for you.

[ssjsa]

THE bwin Grand Slam of Darts will remain in Wolverhampton following confirmation that the PDC tournament will be held at the Aldersley Leisure Village in November 2018.

The Grand Slam of Darts has traditionally been held at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall since the tournament's introduction in 2007, with the nine-day event attracting thousands of fans.

However, the Wolves Civic has been closed for a £38 million refurbishment since last year's tournament, which was won by Michael van Gerwen as he defeated Peter Wright in the final.

Following discussions between The City of Wolverhampton Council and the PDC, it can now be confirmed that the event will stay in the area, with the Aldersley Leisure Village to host the tournament from November 10-18 2018.

"The bwin Grand Slam of Darts is synonymous with being held in Wolverhampton, and though the Wolves Civic is currently closed it's great that we can keep the tournament within the city," said PDC Chairman Barry Hearn.

"We've received great support from fans in the West Midlands and the City of Wolverhampton Council over the past decade, and I'm sure that the Aldersley Leisure Village will prove a popular new home for the event this year."

Cabinet Member for City Economy, Councillor John Reynolds, said: "It is great news that we have been able to keep this key event in the city.

"The darts puts the city on map, is watched by millions of people across the globe, attracts thousands of visitors to the city and brings in thousands of pounds.

"Following the announcement about the Civic Halls, many people told us it would be a disaster to lose these events from the city. We have listened, secured their future, and with it further investment.

"We're also engaging with local councillors and residents to ensure the events runs as smoothly as possible and any disruption, mainly traffic related, is kept to an absolute minimum."

Tickets for the 2018 bwin Grand Slam of Darts will go on sale in due course, with full information to be confirmed at www.pdc.tv/tickets once available.

[Booji Boy]

A sports hall FFS.

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/uv?hl=en& ... oioIpwEwCg

[trotter]

Must have got a good wedge from the council there...

[Canuck_bully]

Seems a bit odd, what is the capacity of this compared to the Civic?

[Ginge]

Aye sounds like the council have shat themselves.

[ifm]

Must have got a good wedge from the council there...

[Wubbalubbadubdub]

Some nice pictures on there, funerals and scalextric

How easy is it to get to the venue for the traveling punter who drinks?

[fling]

Some nice pictures on there, funerals and scalextric

How easy is it to get to the venue for the traveling punter who drinks?

It is about 2.5 miles from the Civic so taxis should be busy getting from the city centre. Parking should not be an issue.
The venue is not ideal if you are there for both sessions on any given day.

[Canuck_bully]

Some nice pictures on there, funerals and scalextric

How easy is it to get to the venue for the traveling punter who drinks?

It is about 2.5 miles from the Civic so taxis should be busy getting from the city centre. Parking should not be an issue.
The venue is not ideal if you are there for both sessions on any given day.

I suppose you can go for a swim or a game of squash between the sessions.

[devosteve]

Shows you though how important PDC darts is to certain towns.

[Moongoose McQueeen]

Never fucking heard of it

[Wubbalubbadubdub]

Some nice pictures on there, funerals and scalextric

How easy is it to get to the venue for the traveling punter who drinks?

It is about 2.5 miles from the Civic so taxis should be busy getting from the city centre. Parking should not be an issue.
The venue is not ideal if you are there for both sessions on any given day.

I suppose you can go for a swim or a game of squash between the sessions.

Cheers guys.

I think the main downside to the venue then is the ability to just walk out and move onto the next pub or nightclub. It should still sell out but it will be interesting to hear from people after the event on how it compares.

[devosteve]

Never fekkin heard of it

GSOD? It's the comp where some BDO players get treated like professionals, get at least 3 appearances on Tv, and play in front of a crowd that isn't made up of other players, friends and family.

Do you not have sky? It's a good comp.

[fling]

Some nice pictures on there, funerals and scalextric

How easy is it to get to the venue for the traveling punter who drinks?

It is about 2.5 miles from the Civic so taxis should be busy getting from the city centre. Parking should not be an issue.
The venue is not ideal if you are there for both sessions on any given day.

I suppose you can go for a swim or a game of squash between the sessions.

Cheers guys.

I think the main downside to the venue then is the ability to just walk out and move onto the next pub or nightclub. It should still sell out but it will be interesting to hear from people after the event on how it compares.

I will let you know as always go to both sessions on the Final Day.