Cyril Stringer Snooker Cup 2013

Rules for Snooker Doubles Competition

The competition is for groups of 8 players.
Players will play one match with each of the other seven members of their group against other members of their group as per the draw.

House rules will apply in group matches.
Each match will last for 30 minutes or one frame whichever occurs first.

In the event of the frame not being completed at the end of the time, all of the players will have one more turn. (Including the player currently playing if they have played a stroke). The two players with the highest number of points will represent their group in the finals (in the event of a player not being available to play in the knock out stages the third player may take their place).

Each player will receive the following number of points for each match they play in their group.

Winners 3 points

Losers 1 point

Drawn 2 Points

In the event of two or more players having the same number of points after all matches are played, then the total number of points they and their partners scored in all frames minus those scored against them in all frames will decide placings in a “goal difference” style. In the event of a tie the “points scored” will be the decider.


All Group matches MUST be completed by Friday 25th January 2013.

It is the responsibility of the CAPTAIN of each Group to ensure that all matches are played to the rules and that all scores are recorded accurately and passed to Keith or Gerry along with the entry fees collected.

Entry fee remains at €25 per player and all fees received will be equally divided between our charity beneficiaries, Greystones Cancer Support and Alzheimer’s Society Co. Wicklow Branch.

Thanks for supporting this EIGHTH year of the tournament.

Knock-Out Round of 16

We expect that there will be a total of 18 winning pairs.

The 18 winning pairs will enter a draw to create a further 8 matches. This will require up to 2 preliminary play offs to reduce the number to 16.

For the avoidance of doubt the FIRST match drawn on the night will involve 4 pairs. Each set of 2 pairs will be required to play a preliminary match to decide the line up for Match 1 in the Second Round. Preliminary matches are to be played on Monday 28th January at venues to be confirmed and Match 1 will be played on Friday 1st February at Leabeg with scoring and rules as per the Second Round proper.

Each second round match will decided on the best of three timed frames of 30 minutes duration with rules similar to Round One. Each table will be available from 7.30pm on the evening for pre-match warm-up..

Round of 16 Draw Saturday 26th January in the Castle Inn Newcastle at 9.00pm. ALL ARE WELCOME.

SCHEDULE

Preliminary TBC Monday 28th January 2013 @8pm


Match 1 Leabeg Friday 1st February 2013 @ 8pm

Match 2 Fenelons Tuesday 29th January 2013 @ 8pm

Match 3 Beechbrook Tuesday 29th January 2013 @ 8pm

Match 4 Sunrise Wednesday 30th January 2013 @ 8pm

Match 5 Byrnes Wednesday 30th January 2013 @ 8pm

Match 6 Careys Thursday 31st January 2013 @ 8pm

Match 7 Archers Thursday 31st January 2013 @ 8pm

Match 8 Ballyloughlin Friday 1st February 2013 @ 8pm

Quarter Finals

Quarter finals will be the best of three timed frames (rules and scoring as per previous rounds) with the third frame played to a conclusion

Times, Dates and Venues as set-out below:

Match 9

Winners Match 3 v Winners Match 8 Tuesday 5th Feb Careys 8pm

Match 10

Winners Match 1 v Winners Match 6 Weds 6th Feb Byrnes 8pm

Match 11

Winners Match 4 v Winners Match 7 Thurs 7th February Fenelons 8pm

Match 12

Winners Match 2 v Winners Match 5 Friday 8th February Archers 8pm


Semi Finals


Matches in the Semi/Finals will be the best of three frames.

The first two frames will be timed as per the earlier rounds with the third frame played to a conclusion.


Match 13

Winners Match 9 v Winners Match 11 Tues 12th Feb Leabeg 8pm

Match 14

Winners Match 10 v Winners Match 12 Weds 13th Feb Ballyloughlin 8pm


Final

Match 15

Winners Match 13 v Winners Match 14 Sat 16th Feb Ballyloughlin 5.30pm

The final will be the best of five frames.The first four frames will be timed as per earlier rounds and the fifth frame will be played to a conclusion.


Presentation of Cyril Stringer Cup and Charity Funds

The Cyril Stringer Snooker Cup and plaques will be presented to the winners and plaques will be presented to the runners up on Saturday 16th February in The Castle Inn Newcastle. @ 9.00pm.The entry fees collected (€25 per player) will be divided equally between our charity beneficiaries, Greystones Cancer Support and Alzheimer’s Society Co. Wicklow Branch. A cheque will be presented to each charity on the night.

Players from all rounds of the competition are cordially invited to attend the presentation.