Handicapped Open Individuals 2026
Saturday 10 January 2026 - 12:00
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Single-elimination knockout (lose once and you’re out)
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Player cap: 32
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Handicapped races:
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Each match length determined by a Handicap Algorithm, e.g.:
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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
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Guideline frame caps:
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Early rounds → race to 2 (no handicap)
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Quarterfinals → race to 3 (handicaps introduced)
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Semifinals → race to 4
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Final → race to 5
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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
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Open to anyone - AS THIS IS NOT AN MPL RAN COMPETITION
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Handicaps are calculated before the competition, and the organiser will assign players a starting handicap
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Entry fee: £10
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Maximum 32 players (first-come, first-served — pre-register to guarantee your place)
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
- Lewis Ditchfield Paid
- Andy Shard Paid
- Ash Rigby Paid
- Nick Jevons Paid
- James Braddock Unpaid
- Steve Hilditch Paid