It’s been a very productive and successful week or two for Hampshire’s Gemma Hayter. After a strong start to 2024, she had joined the MODUS stable of elite players, stormed into the top echelon of the WADC ranking after two event wins, and now joins another highly prestigious darting brand.
Red Dragon is pleased to announce the signing of England darts star Gemma Hayter, becoming the latest addition into Team Red Dragon.
“I’m really pleased to sign with Red Dragon, they are a massive name in darts, and I’m delighted to be a part of their fantastic team.”
“I remember ordering some personalised flights from Red Dragon when I was 14. They were pink kite shaped with my name written in gold, so it’s a very surreal full circle moment.”
Red Dragon Marketing Director Simon Hall also gave his thoughts on Gemma’s new deal: “Gemma is a fantastic player who continues to improve, I’m delighted Gemma will continue her development with Red Dragon and I look forward to what the future will bring.”
Hayter started by playing with Hampshire at county level, competing both at youth and senior level to begin.
Gemma won the British International Women’s title in 2016, representing England alongside Lisa Ashton, Fallon Sherrock, Lorraine Winstanley, Trina Gulliver, and Deta Hedman.
Gemma has had a fantastic 2024 so far, recently winning 2 WADC Championship Tour’s in Middlesbrough and earning £1000 in prize money. Hayter started with a 5-2 victory over Steph Clarke, before ending the weekend beating Deta Hedman 5-4 in the Final of Event 8.
The England international has only played 4 of the 8 tournaments on the WADC Championship Tour, sitting 5th in the order of merit. The Top 8 in the rankings will return in November for the chance to win £1000 at the MODUS Super Series for Finals Day.
Hayter has made a strong start also on the PDC Women’s Series, sitting 9th in the order of merit after 8 Events played.
Gemma reached the Semi Finals of Event 6 earlier this year at Robin Park Sports Centre, including a fantastic performance in the Quarter Finals, averaging 97.37 and hitting a 12 darter in a 5-1 win over Fallon Sherrock.
Gemma will hope to kick on now with the help of Red Dragon, with many tournaments still to play for the remainder of 2024.
We are delighted to have Gemma Hayter on board at Team Red Dragon, and we wish her all the best for the remainder of the year.
Gemma joins Natalie Gilbert as Team Red Dragon’s female representatives as the Welsh company looks to strengthen its roster.
