Each division has been split in to two groups. The group was determined by your league position, this was outlined in the March newsletter.

At the end of the group stage, the group winners will play the runners up in the other group in the semi finals. The semi finals will be held at McDwyers.

There will 10 frames in each match.

Up to two players can play twice, but not in the same half of the match. So if a player plays twice, their first frame must be in frames 1-5 and their second in frames 6-10.

As this is the group stage, all ten frames must be played.

If the match is drawn 5-5, there will be a penalty shootout. The player going first for each team will lag and the winner of the lag chooses whether they go first or second.

Only five players from each team will be involved in the shootout.

Round 1, the players can position the white ball anywhere behind the baulk line. The black must be on it's spot and must be potted.

If the score is tied after the five penalties, then the same five players go again, in the same order on a sudden death basis, however, for Round 2, the white ball must be in the centre of the baulk line.

For the sake of clarity, if the team going first misses, the team going second must pot to go through.