Wheelchair Darts Measurements — Board Height, Oche & Access | Oche

Wheelchair darts is played on the same board, at the same height, from the same distance as the standing game — which is exactly what makes it so inclusive. The only adjustment is where the throwing distance is measured to.

Board height stays standard

The centre of the bullseye hangs at the regulation 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in), just as it does for standing players. The board is not lowered. Keeping a single height means wheelchair and standing players compete on identical equipment and can play each other directly.

The oche, measured to the chair

The throwing distance is the standard 2.37 m (7 ft 9¼ in) for steel-tip. The difference is the reference point: instead of measuring to the player’s foot, the distance is taken to the leading edge of the wheelchair — the front wheel or footplate, whichever reaches furthest forward. As in the standing game, no part of the chair may cross or touch over the oche during the throw.

Clear access and a stable base

Leave the floor in front of and behind the line clear, level and unobstructed so the chair can square up to the board and the player has room to manoeuvre. A firm, flat surface keeps the chair from shifting through the throw.

Everything else — the board dimensions and the way you hang the board — is identical to a standard setup.