The BDO's primary focus at that time was acquiring sponsors and running special events for television. Among the first decisions of the WDF were the recommendation of a standard throwing distance for all countries, and the inauguration of the World Cup, an international event held every two years since 1977 in which top players compete for their respective countries. Today the WDF is comprised of the national darts organizing body from each of 49 member countries, representing six continents. The WDF maintains an individual ranking system for members based on participation in more than 30 regional, national, and world events staged by the organization itself and its member organizations. The Organization was chartered with 30 local member clubs, representing approximately 7,500 players.
Local winners advance to the Regional level, and Regional winners advance to National competition.
National winners comprise the ADO Pacific Cup, All-Star and World Masters teams. Players earn Championship Points by placing in singles events at these tournaments, and the ADO keeps a national ranking system based on these point totals, as well as naming a Men's and Ladies' National Champion at the end of each year.