This year we are keeping the mini-competition format for the early rounds of the Pairs competition on exactly the same basis as last year which we hope people will appreciate. We have 32 entries (compared to 18 last year) and the competition will run as follows.

SF1:        Match 1 = Pair 1 v Pair 2
SF2:       Match 2 = Pair 3 v Pair 4
Final:     Match 3 = Winner Match 1 v Winner Match 2

All matches will be played on a best of 3 basis. The winners of each of the mini-comps will automatically qualify for the Quarter Finals on Monday 18th November. The winners of each of those will reach the Semi-Finals to be played on the same evening and the winners advancing to the Final which will take place on Monday 2nd December. The draw is continuous so the Quarter Finals will be Winner mini-Comp 1 v Winner Mini-Comp 2 etc.

Organisers of each mini-comp will be provided with a form to record exact details of all match results for the records.

Details of venue and organiser for each mini-comp will be circulated shortly.

Please note that the format of this competition again this year means that NO postponements will be permitted. However, a team may replace a player who is not available up to the start of the first match – please inform the League Secretary and the organiser of your mini-comp if this proves necessary.

Please bear in mind that all Captains, Vice-Captains and senior players may be needed to help organisers and referee matches at their venue.

There were 32 entries to this year’s Pairs. The players have been divided into 8 mini-competitions (Mini-Comps) of 4 pairs each, a total of 3 best of 3 matches in each Mini-Comp to be played on the one night. This will leave the last 8 pairs to meet in the Quarter Finals of the overall Pairs competition on Monday 18th November. The winners of those Quarter Finals will advance to the Semi Finals to be played on the same evening and those winners will play the Final of the competition on Monday 2nd December.

Please note that the format of this competition this year means that NO postponements will be permitted. However, a team MAY replace a player who is not available up to the start of his/her first match – Captains should have informed the League Secretary and the organiser of their player’s Mini-Comp in advance if this proves necessary.

Please play all fixtures on the main match table for each venue (where appropriate) and in the order listed with players sharing table fees.

Mini-Comp 1 – Venue: Marquis of Lorne
Organiser: Simon Hooberman and John Dellafera

Match 1
Ches Browne & John Dellafera (Conquering Heroes A) - 2
Vs
Simon Hooberman & Jamie Cuthbert (Conquering Heroes A) - 0

Match 2
Richard Knight & Michael Coone (Mitcham Mint (The Vale)) - No show (one player)
Vs
Dan Bourke & Kevin Francis (Smeta B) - Walkover

Match 3
Ches Browne & John Dellafera (Conquering Heroes A) - 1
Vs
Dan Bourke & Kevin Francis (Smeta B) - 2

Mini-Comp 2 – Venue: The Vale (Mitcham Mint)
Organiser: Chris Hayter

Match 1
Julian Phipps & Winston Murphy (Smeta A) - 2
Vs
Mark Godwin & Harry Godwin (Marquis of Lorne) - 0

Match 2
Stefan Lazar & Richard Gerard (The Sultan) - 2
Vs
Matt Kemp & David Cunnion (Conquering Heroes B) - 0

Match 3
Julian Phipps & Winston Murphy (Smeta A) - 2
Vs
Stefan Lazar & Richard Gerard (The Sultan) - 0

Mini-Comp 3 – Venue: Duke of Edinburgh
Organiser: Graham Williams

Match 1
Zachariah Ouazene & Jake Chapman (Hero of Switzerland) - 2
Vs
Keith Norfolk & Geoff Gatt (Conquering Heroes A) - 1
   
Match 2
Terry Chambers & David Crocker (Mitcham Mint (The Vale)) - 0
Vs
John Dalton & Geoff Green (Prince of Wales)  - 2

Match 3
Zachariah Ouazene & Jake Chapman (Hero of Switzerland) - 0
Vs
John Dalton & Geoff Green (Prince of Wales)  - 2

Mini-Comp 4 – Venue: Prince of Wales
Organiser: Dave Owens

Match 1
Andy Lloyd & Nick Doran (Mitcham Mint (The Vale)) -2
Vs
Colleen Conaghan & Frank Makarewicz (Mitcham Mint (The Vale)) - 0

Match 2
Kurt Ryan & Louie Byas (The Sultan) - 2
Vs
Del Nicholas & Cameron Chapman (Hero of Switzerland) - 0

Match 3
Andy Lloyd & Nick Doran (Mitcham Mint (The Vale)) -2
Vs
Kurt Ryan & Louie Byas (The Sultan) - 1

Mini-Comp 5 – Venue: Smeta Club
Organiser: Noah Halperin

Match 1
Mark Armian & Noah Halperin (Duke of Edinburgh) - 0
Vs
Tony Holman & Christian Sweeney (Prince of Wales) - 2

Match 2
Dean Priestley & Cornell St Aubyn (Duke of Edinburgh) - 0
Vs
Jeff Pilbeam & Michael Moloney (Sultan A) - 2

Vs
Jeff Pilbeam & Michael Moloney (Sultan A) - 2

Mini-Comp 6 – Venue: The Sultan
Organiser: Brian Willey

Match 1
Graham Childs & Jon Davey (Prince of Wales) - 2
Vs
Brian Willey & Perry Thurgood (Smeta B) - 1

Match 2
Dylan Suggars & Lee Suggars (Smeta A) - Walkover
Vs
Chris Jones & Patrick Hennessy (Marquis of Lorne) - No show

Match 3
Graham Childs & Jon Davey (Prince of Wales) - 1
Vs
Dylan Suggars & Lee Suggars (Smeta A) - 2

Mini-Comp 7 – Venue: Conquering Hero
Organiser: David Hector

Match 1
David Hector & Jon Laidley (Sultan A) - 2
Vs
Chris Hooton & Shaun Symonds (Duke of Edinburgh) - 0
   
Match 2
James Burgess & Tony Simms (The Sultan) - 2
Vs
Bryan Bell & Jason Hatch (Marquis of Lorne) - 0

Match 3
David Hector & Jon Laidley (Sultan A) - 1
Vs
James Burgess & Tony Simms (The Sultan) - 2

Mini-Comp 8 – Venue: Hero of Switzerland
Organiser: Eamon Gallagher

Match 1
Eamon Gallagher & Gary Hayes (The Sultan) - 2
Vs
Derek Brett & Glen Gilbert (The Sultan) - 0

Match 2
Jamie Skipsey & Ryan Ward (Smeta A) - 2
Vs
Dana Ward & Steven Anderson (Sultan A) - 1

Match 3
Eamon Gallagher & Gary Hayes (The Sultan) - 0
Vs
Jamie Skipsey & Ryan Ward (Smeta A) - 2

QUARTER FINALS ONWARDS

Dan Bourke & Kevin Francis (Smeta B) – 0
Vs
Julian Phipps & Winston Murphy (Smeta A) – 2

John Dalton & Geoff Green (Prince of Wales) – 2
Vs
Andy Lloyd & Nick Doran (Mitcham Mint (The Vale)) – 1

Jeff Pilbeam & Michael Moloney (Sultan A) – 0
Vs
Dylan Suggars & Lee Suggars (Smeta A) – 2

Bye (due to elimination as a result of expulsion from the League)
Vs
Jamie Skipsey & Ryan Ward (Smeta A)

Semi Finals
Julian Phipps & Winston Murphy (Smeta A) – 1
Vs
John Dalton & Geoff Green (Prince of Wales) – 2

Dylan Suggars & Lee Suggars (Smeta A) – 2
Vs
Jamie Skipsey & Ryan Ward (Smeta A) - 0

Final (best of 5)