PAUL NICHOLSON is hoping that the TABtouch Perth Darts Masters can help kick-start his year, admitting that he is looking to regain some consistency during his return to Australia.

PICTURES from the build-up to the TABtouch Perth Darts Masters.

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN will face Kyle Anderson in the first round of the TABtouch Perth Darts Masters on Friday night, with the tournament draw now available

THE world's leading darts players are preparing for West Australia's biggest ever event, this weekend's TABtouch Perth Darts Masters at the Challenge Stadium.

THE TABtouch Perth Darts Masters Qualifiers have seen Lawrence Ryder, Vinay Cooper, Justin Miles, Shane Tichowitsch and David Platt secure places in next weekend's event at the Challenge Stadium.

DARTS players across North America are preparing for the $15,000 PDC Spectacular event from August 22-24 in Kingston, Ontario, which will provide a qualifier for the William Hill World Darts Championship.

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN claimed victory in the inaugural Singapore Darts Masters with an 11-8 win over Simon Whitlock in Saturday's final.

WORLD CHAMPION Michael van Gerwen will take on Andy Hamilton on the opening night of the Singapore Darts Masters, in association with Singha Beer and Weston's Cider, while Phil Taylor has drawn Dave Chisnall in the World Series of Darts event.

TRIBUTES have been paid to former professional Reg Harding, who passed away on Monday following a battle with cancer.

DAVE CHISNALL caused a sensation on the opening day of the Singapore Darts Masters, in association with Singha Beer and Weston's Cider, with a 10-6 win over Phil Taylor on Friday, as Michael van Gerwen, James Wade and Simon Whitlock joined him in the semi-finals of the World Series of Darts event.