During the course of discussions that have taken place in the nineteen WDF Meetings and Conferences that have been held since its inception, several items of WDF Policy have been considered, and adopted as being part of the "modus operandi" of the WDF.
However, such items do not form part of the WDF Constitution, nor part of the WDF Playing Rules, and yet they are referred to by the WDF Executive when considering the WDF's official response to enquiries and problems.
The items in question are listed below in the sequence that they have arisen within the Minutes of those twenty Meetings and Conferences, and they are to be known as the WDF Bye-Laws.
1. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO ANY WDF LEGISLATION
The President ruled that any proposed amendments and additions to any WDF legislation shall be presented in such a manner that it is readily understood when compared with the existing WDF legislation.
IE: Item No; Paragraph No; Page No: with a quotation of the wording that is involved, etc..
'1st WDF General Meeting 4/5th December 1977'.
2. APPLICATION TO STAGE WDF SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS
An application to stage the WDF World Cup must be made in writing by an accredited Member Darts Body at least (2) two years prior to the date of the event.
The WDF approval of an application may not be for a date in advance of (4) years from the date of the application. (See Tournament Application Form)
Condiseration shall be given to the possible clash of dates with the World Masters Championships staged by the British Darts Organisation which could involve players from the majority of the WDF Member Darts Bodies.
NOTE: The same procedure shall apply to the Europe Cup, the Pacific Cup, and the Asia Cup.
1st WDF General Meeting 4/5th December 1997'.
Seeding shall be applied to all events in the WDF World Cup in relation to Countries standings in the previous WDF World Cup.
NOTE: It is undersood that seeding shall also apply to the events in the Women's World Cup.
7th WDF Conference - 3rd December 1990'.
A Member Darts Body winning a WDF Tournament, and gaining the right to hold a Trophy, shall pay for the Insurance of the respective Trophy during the two year period it is held by that Member Darts Body.
'1st WDF General Meeting 4/5th December 1977'.
5. APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP FROM 'INDEPENDENT' DARTS BODIES
In the instance of a membership application from a Darts Body known to be 'independent' from an existing Member Darts Body, then the WDF Executive shall direct that application to the existing Member Darts Body of that respective country, with the intention of seeking an amalgamation of the two Darts Bodies.
Should the 'independent' Darts Body object to this procedure, then they shall have the right to request the WDF Executive to enquire into their objection by convening a Committee of Enquiry in that Country providing that all the costs incurred are borne by the 'independent' Darts Body that has raised the objection.
'1st WDF General Meeting 4/5th December 1077'.
6. APPROVAL FOR STAGING OTHER TOURNAMENTS
The Europe Cup shall be staged within the group of European Member Darts Bodies of the WDF during the alternate years to those sanctioned for the WDF World Cup.
Similarly the Pacific Cup shall be staged within the group of Member Darts Bodies of the WDF whose countries border the Pacific Ocean during the alternate years to those dates sanctioned for the WDF World Cup.
'1st WDF General Meeting 4/5th December 1977'
7. OFFICIAL WDF COLOURS AND UNIFORM
The official WDF colours shall be Black: Silver/Grey; Blue; and Red as depicted in the artwork of the WDF logo.
The official WDF Uniform shall be Black Blazer with WDF Badge of Office, a White Shirt with a WDF Tie, and Light Silver/Grey Trousers.
The WDF Badge design includes a scroll in which can be inserted a WDF Executive Member title, or the Country name relevant to a Member Darts Body.
'1st WDF Conference 4th December 1978'.
8. NON-MEMBERS PARTICIPATION IN WDF SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS
The Secretary-General ruled that the WDF Executive would continue the practice of inviting non-members into WDF sanctioned tournaments, such as the World Masters, the Europe Cup, the Pacific Cup and the Asia Cup with the specific intention of introducing those participants as 'potential' Member Darts Bodies of the WDF.
'1st WDF Conference - 4th December 1978'.
9. TITLES OF WDF SANCTIONED EVENTS
The Secretary-General ruled that the term 'Masters' shall be reserved for 'Individual' events, and the term 'Cup' used for Team events thereby identifying the type of event within the title of the Tournament.
'1st WDF Conference - 4th December 1978'.
10. WDF MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES
The businerss of a WDF General Meeting, or Conference, shall be concluded within one day.
'1st WDF Conference - 4th December 1978'.
11. WDF DEFINITION ON ELIGIBILITY OF PLAYERS & OFFICIALS
1. To play for a Member Darts Body in an official WDF Tournament, a person must have resided for at least three (3) years immediately prior to the date of the tournament being played in the country represented by that Member Darts Body.
2. In the case where two or more Member Darts Bodies are situated within one national entity, the above requirement shall be interpreted as residence in the national entity.
3. These shall be considered the minimum requirements for Eligibility and a Member Darts Body may impose additional eligibility requirements for its players and officials.
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