On Wednesday, Peter Kemp, Neil Kemp, Dan Reily, Mark Court, Pete Atkins, and Dave Murphy convened to align on key ideas and address concerns.

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🎱 EPL Singles Competitions

• The Singles Quarter Final has been rescheduled to 23rd October to accommodate the Singles Plate and the use of eight venues.
• The Singles Plate Group Stage remains on 18th September.
• Draws for both events are now published on the Competition page. The draw was recorded and shared with Captains and conducted in the presence of all committee members.
• Match Formats:
• Singles QTR Final: Best of 5
• Singles Semi Final: Best of 7
• Plate Group Stage: Best of 3 (up to QTR Final), Best of 5 (QTR Final), Best of 7 (Semi Final)

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🤝 EPL Doubles Cup

Due to a scheduling conflict affecting one pair in the QTR Final, a League Match will be moved forward to allow the EPL Doubles Cup to be played on a date suitable for all.

• Captains have been informed and will coordinate with players to confirm availability.
• Once agreed, no further changes will be made.
• Proposed date: 2nd October but will be confirmed ASAP
• Venue: Egham & Hythe

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🏆 Leading Player Competition

As previously announced, this will take place on 13th November.

• It will feature the top 8 players across all three divisions, based on Rack Em Leading Player rankings.
• The draw, which is being voted by Captains, will be likely be random (not seeded) using Rack Em.
• With plenty of matches still to play, rankings remain dynamic - everything is still to play for!

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🏅 EPL Cups Format Overview

Points matter! Your group stage performance directly impacts your overall ranking. Here's a quick reminder of the formats:

1. Martin James Cup (11th Sept / 16th Oct)
   • 1 vs 8 → Winner plays winner of 4 vs 5
   • 4 vs 5
   • 3 vs 6 → Winner plays winner of 2 vs 7
   • 2 vs 7
• Draw based on group stage points:

2. League Cup (11th Sept / 16th Oct)
   • 9 vs 16 → Winner plays winner of 12 vs 13
   • 12 vs 13
   • 11 vs 14 → Winner plays winner of 10 vs 15
   • 10 vs 15
• Draw based on group stage points:

3. Plate Cup (16th Oct / 20th Nov)
• Random draw using Rack Em
• Includes 4 losing teams from Martin James QTR Final and 4 from League Cup QTR Final

4. Wooden Spoon Cup
• Played between the teams finishing 17th and 18th in the EPL Cup Group Stage

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📌 Match Cancellations

A reminder:

• It is the responsibility of the team that cancels to arrange a new date.
• Matches can be rescheduled to another night or during a break week.
• The Committee will not arrange new dates.
• If no agreement is reached before season end, the Committee will determine the outcome, likely awarding the match to the team that was cancelled on.
• Both Captains must collaborate to agree and accommodate a new date.