After the success of the World Darts Trophy in Utrecht, Ad Schoofs launches the International Darts League in The Hague. The playing system is the same as the champion’s league in football, but the public appeal is disappointing. In front of his own home “The Hague” crowd, Barney is by far the most successful player ever. Winning the tournament in 2003, 2004 and 2006. Every player plays every day making it a tough event to win. Fire destroys the initial venue in 2004, so the organisation shifts venue to Zoetermeer for one year. In 2006 the players say goodbye to The Hague for good. From 2006 onwards play commences in Nijmegen, including PDC players to make the event even more interesting for the crowd. BUT... Public appeal still lacks compared to other events. It seems a matter of time before the plug is pulled from the tournament. In 2008 the PDC withdraw their players from the tournament and with that intrest from Dutch TV also disappears. After a long legal battle the IDL is cancelled 'for now'.