See you in Albé on Saturday, September 5th! For the third year in a row, the La Vieille Flèche association is organizing its darts tournament and invites residents, amateurs and curious alike, to come and discover or rediscover this sport.
From 18:30 pm, the Albé village hall will welcome participants and spectators for an evening dedicated to sport and good cheer.
A tournament open to all
Whether you are an experienced player, a beginner or simply curious, the tournament is open to all!
This third edition also brings some new features. For the first time, the tournament will take place in the Albé village hall, and a second target will be set up. This will allow for more participants, with 48 places available.
Before aiming for 20, let's take a step back.
Although today darts are found in bars, associations and major international competitions, their history dates back several centuries.
The game is believed to have originated in medieval England, around 700 years ago. At that time, soldiers would have thrown shortened projectiles for training and entertainment. Over the centuries, this practice gradually evolved into a true game of skill.
Darts subsequently came to occupy an important place in British popular culture. An anecdote even recounts that King Henry VIII was a great enthusiast of the game. Whether played in taverns, inns, or at gatherings, this activity gradually became established in everyday life.
From the wooden target to modern sport
For a long time, the rules and scoring systems varied from region to region. It was at the end of the 19th century that the game began to resemble the one we know today.
The modern dartboard, divided into 20 numbered sectors, is traditionally attributed to Brian Gamlin in the late 19th century. This particular arrangement of numbers adds a strategic dimension to the game and makes accuracy an essential element for success.
In the 20th century, darts continued to develop. The first organized championships appeared in the 1920s and the sport quickly gained popularity, particularly in England.
It will even be necessary to demonstrate before the British courts that darts is indeed a game of skill and not a game of chance! In a case that has become famous, an experienced player reportedly demonstrated to the judges that success in darts was based primarily on technique and skill.
From English pubs to major international competitions
Over the decades, competitions have multiplied and darts have spread far beyond British borders.
National and international federations are becoming more structured, while major championships are attracting players from all over the world. Television, then streaming and social media have also contributed to making the sport more popular with an ever-growing audience.
Today, major international competitions bring together thousands of spectators and are followed by millions of enthusiasts.
Technological innovations, including the introduction of electronic dartboards and plastic-tipped darts, have also made the sport even more accessible to all audiences.
An evening of darts in Albé
In Albé, La Vieille Flèche invites you to the third edition of its tournament. An opportunity to discover the association, chat with its members and, why not, try your hand at a few throws.
Whether you come to participate or simply to watch, the tournament will be an opportunity to discover darts in a different way and to share a friendly moment around this discipline.
Old Arrow Darts Tournament
Saturday 5 September 2026
From 18 hours
Albé village hall
Open to beginners, experienced players, and spectators
48 participants maximum
For more information, please do not hesitate to contact the association La Vieille Flèche.