Ladies Doubles Boxes - New Format

Morning everyone

It is now time to launch the popular ladies doubles boxes competition 

After discussion and consultation we have decided to change the format with the objective of creating : 

  • a more competitive format

  • meaningful results

  • help develop doubles partnerships

  • easier to organise 

 We will run the new format as a trial with a winter box and a spring box. New format is as follows: 

  • Enter with a partner 

  • 13 full games 

  • Competitive matches (aim to have similar levels within the box)

  • 5 doubles pairing per box

  • Every doubles pairing plays each other (4 matches)

  • 10 euro entry fee 

  • Box winners receive a prize

Key Points  

  • If you don't have a partner,we will try to arrange.

  • You are not committed to the same partner if you wish to play in both winter & spring boxes, you can change partners if you so wish.

  • Other players may sign up for the spring box (players returning from injury etc)

  • You are not committed to play in both boxes if you do not wish to do so.

  • Young players eligible for league (o14) are invited to sign up (preferably with another young player)

  • Entry is free of charge for young players.

  • Following the winter box,the spring box will be adjusted depending on entries, results etc 

This is an internal competition for all members to participate in. 

At this time the new format will not be used for winter league 25 team selection.

 

Timings 

  • Entries are open on easy payments from today 21st October

  • Please specify your doubles partner and/or partner required

  • Closing date for entries Thursday 31st October 

  • Boxes advised 11th November 

  • Box matches to be arranged & played by latest 21st December 

  • Spring Box w/c 3 March (TBC)

 We ask that everyone who signs up is committed to making themselves available to play with their partner within the deadline. 

 As advised we are running this as a trial to develop competitive meaningful doubles within the club for everyone who wishes to participate. We will review the format as it progresses. 

 As always if you have any questions please feel free to contact me directly.

 Regards

 Jacqui

Carol Kelly