Singles Knockout

Blackball Rules

Stage 1 – Early Rounds (Normally Rounds 1–3)

A set number of venues will be drawn to host group stages, each consisting of 8–12 players.
All matches will be played as best of 3 frames.
Match pairings will be determined by a live player draw conducted on the night at each venue.

Stage 2 – Intermediate Rounds (Normally Rounds 4–5)

Further group stages will be held following the same format.
All matches will be played as best of 3 frames.

Stage 3 – Semi-Finals (If Applicable)

One venue will be drawn to host both semi-final matches.
A live draw on the night will determine the semi-final pairings.
The frame format for the semi-finals will be confirmed by the League Committee prior to the event.

Finals Night

The Singles Final will be played at The Vine Tree on the red table.
The number of frames to be played in the final will be determined by the League Committee and confirmed in advance of Finals Night.

Entry Criteria

Players must have played in at least one League match for a team to be eligible to compete in the Singles Cup. Players may not be added solely to participate in Cup competitions.

Rules

All Cup competitions are organised and administered by the League Organisers.

Draws will be conducted and filmed by the League Organisers. Dates and locations of draws will be published at the start of the season for those wishing to attend.

All draws are final.

Where applicable, early rounds may be played at designated venues with a live draw conducted on the night.

Unless otherwise stated:

• Matches will be Best of 3
• Standard League scorecard procedures apply
• The Away player or team will be drawn first

Players must be eligible under League registration rules to compete in any Cup competition.

Any player who is on Pub Watch or banned from a specific venue is not permitted to play at that venue. If a player is drawn to play at a venue where they are not permitted to enter:

• They will not be permitted to transfer to another venue
• Entry fees will still be payable

Finals Night venue arrangements will be confirmed by the League Organisers prior to the event.

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