Lucky Dip Pairs 2026 (Christmas Edition)

Saturday 05 December 2026 - 12:00

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The "Lucky Dip Pairs" Competition

This competition is designed to give newer and less experienced players a genuine chance to win, levelling the playing field much like a Pro-Am format in golf.

How It Works

  1. Categorisation: Once all entries are counted, every player is assessed based on their skill level and league standing, then sorted into Group A or Group B.

  2. The Lucky Dip Draw: A randomised draw pairs one player from Group A with one player from Group B to form each team.

  3. Tournament Format: The event kicks off with a group stage, followed by a standard single-elimination knockout phase.

Scoring System

  • 1 point per frame won.

  • 1 point for winning the match.

  • 0 points for a dish or reverse dish.

Group Stage Advancement (Based on a 20-pair turnout)

  • Structure: 4 groups of 5 pairings.

  • Progression: The top 3 teams from each group advance (12 teams total).

  • Byes: Group winners earn a direct bye straight through to the Quarter-Finals.

  • Preliminary Round: 2nd-place teams face off against 3rd-place teams in a seeded preliminary knockout round to determine who joins the group winners in the Quarters.

Tie-Breaker Rules (in order):

  1. Total points

  2. Frames won

  3. A 6-red shootout

Match Formats (Subject to Change)

  • Group Stages: Best of 3 frames (all 3 frames are played)

  • Preliminary Round / Quarters: Race to 2 frames

  • Semi-Finals: Race to 3 frames

  • Finals: Race to 4 frames

Entry Criteria

Entry Criteria & Conditions

  • Membership: All players must be registered MPL members.

  • Entry Fee:

    • £5.28 per player online (includes processing fees).

    • £5.00 per player when entering in person at SSSC or Silktown.

  • Format Agreement: Entering this competition constitutes consent to be paired with a random player via the Lucky Dip draw.

  • Closing Date: Entries close on 28th November 2026.

Rules

Competition Rules

  • Rule Set: All frames are to be played according to International Rules.

  • Communication & Coaching:

    • You are allowed to discuss tactics after the break shot only if a ball is potted on the break.

    • Once a player touches the table to begin their shot, all discussion must stop for the remainder of that visit.

  • Shot Clock (Finals Only):

    • A 45-second shot clock will be introduced for the final match.

    • Each team is allowed one 15-second extension per frame.

Competition Entries

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