Handicapped Open Individuals 2026

Saturday 10 January 2026 - 12:00

International Rules
21% Full
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32

  • Single-elimination knockout (lose once and you’re out)

  • Player cap: 32

  • Handicapped races:

    • Each match length determined by a Handicap Algorithm, e.g.:

      • Player A (handicap -1) vs Player B (handicap 1) → Race to 3, Player A will have to get 4 frames, whereas Player B will have to only win 2

  • Guideline frame caps:

    • Early rounds → race to 2 (no handicap)

    • Quarterfinals → race to 3 (handicaps introduced)

    • Semifinals → race to 4

    • Final → race to 5

  • Matches played under International Rules

 

ALL MONEY IN IS PAID OUT AS PER THE BELOW:

Total Prize fund £320 + £50 from The Weaver

WINNER - £180

RUNNER-UP - £100

SEMI-FINALISTS - £35

LUCKY LOSER (RANDOM WHEEL SPIN OF THE FIRST ROUND LOSERS) - £20

Entry Criteria

  • Open to anyone - AS THIS IS NOT AN MPL RAN COMPETITION

  • Handicaps are calculated before the competition, and the organiser will assign players a starting handicap

  • Entry fee: £10 

  • Maximum 32 players (first-come, first-served — pre-register to guarantee your place)

  • Close date for entry is 3rd January 2026

Rules

  • All frames to be played to International rules, with the shot clock introduced in the finals
  • Handicap frame targets are final — no appeals once set by the organiser
  • If a frame exceeds 10 minutes, a 45-second shot clock may be introduced

Competition Entries