DA organizes and hosts Youth & 50+ events in conjunction with two of our DA Ranked Youth Tournaments each year – Calgary (Spring) and Edmonton (Fall).
DA encourages development opportunities for our youth competitors and values the mentorship abilities and experience of our 50+ members.

Seniors must be at least 50 years of age at the time of the competition. Youth age requirements are in accordance with the DA Youth Age Eligibility Requirements.

The two separate youth/senior competitions are typically held on the Saturday morning of the ranked tournament, in the Junior Youth & Senior 50+ category and the Senior Youth & Senior 50+ category. Although these are ‘bring your own partner’ events, DA is always looking for 50+ Seniors to partner with many of our youth competitors. If you are a 50+ dart player without a youth partner and are interested in participating in an upcoming event, please contact our DA Youth Director (youth@dartsalberta.com).

DA is proud to partner with the Alberta 55+ Games to officiate their Alberta 55+ Games Provincial Darts Championship.
The Sport of Darts is associated with the 55+ Summer Games. Zone qualifiers are held bi-annually throughout Alberta between April and May, every odd year. The 55+ Senior Summer Games are hosted bi-annually, every odd year, in an Alberta location selected through a bidding process. Competitors qualify to represent Alberta at the Canada Senior Games, hosted bi-annually, in the Fall of every even year.

 The 2009 Alberta 55+ Summer Games will be hosted in Airdrie from July 23 to 26, 2009. The 55+ Provincial Darts Championship will be held at the Airdrie Royal Canadian Legion. The exact date will be announced as soon as it has been determined.
 The 2010 Canada Senior Games will be hosted in Brockville, Ontario.
 The 2011 Alberta 55+ Summer Games will be hosted in Fairview.
 The 55+ Games Rules for darts are in effect throughout all levels of competition. Although there have been different elite player disqualifications in the past, restrictions no longer exist. Any former member of Team Alberta is eligibility to participate provided they meet the Alberta 55 Plus (ASCSRA) membership requirements.

"Alberta 55 Plus games encourage physical and cultural creativity contributing to a sense of independence and well-being in our elder citizens. All participants must be at least 55 years of age by December 31, 2009 and must be members of Alberta 55 Plus (ASCSRA)."

The Alberta 55 Plus Games is directed by the highest standards of good sportsmanship and fair play.  Therefore, participation demands high standards of personal conduct on and off the field of play.

ALL PARTICIPANTS SHALL: 
1.  Represent their zones as goodwill ambassadors, with dignity, personal integrity, and within the spirit of good sportsmanship at all times both in and out of competition. 
2.  Attend both the Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies, wearing the provided Zone identification shirts.  Your Zone shirts should be worn during the medal presentations and throughout the Games as much as possible.  
3.  Show respect for:
 The members of your own team and the entire contingent representing your Zone;
 The members of all teams competing from other Zones;
 And adhere to the rules and standards set down by the Alberta 55 Plus Association, the host community and the Mission staff;
 The officials' decisions;
 The people of the host community including Games Staff, volunteers, spectators, local business personnel, etc.
 The Games policy stating that all Games activity venues shall be designated 'non-smoking'. Refrain from consuming alcoholic beverages during the Games competitions.

The Alberta Games and Alberta 55+ Games are funded in part by:

Upcoming Youth / Senior 50+ Events:
 Nov 21-22, 2009 - Edmonton

Upcoming Alberta 55+ Games Events:
 Zone 1 – Lethbridge – May 13-09
 Zone 2 – Drumheller – May 9-09
 Zone 3 – Calgary – May 9-09
 Zone 4 – Bashaw – April 11-09
 Zone 5 – Stony Plain – May 16-09
 Zone 6 – Edmonton – TBA
 Zone 7 – Wainwright – May 13-09
 Zone 8 – Slave Lake – May 14-09

 - last updated June 10, 2009