English Open - Hardbat and Wood Events 14/9/2025 Wisbech,
Littlechild's Farm, Parson Drove Lane, Leverington, Wisbech, PE13 5AP 14/9/2025
Numbers are restricted, and entries are first come, first served - so get yours in quickly. You can enter online from this website. Printable PDF entry forms will be emailed to all previous participants, and can be downloaded from this site.
Prizes will be awarded to the winner and runner-up in each Open event. There will also be awards for the Top Youth and the Top Senior on the day.
Entry fees (2025):
£10 Open Hardbat,
£10 Open Wood
£10 Both Events (Buy One get one free)
Payment is accepted by BACS, PayPal or cheque. Details on entry forms.
Rules of Play
These apply to all PPS and ECTT tournaments, unless otherwise stated on the entry form.
All standards and nationalities of player are welcome.
The format of events is:
For the Hardbat event you may use your own bat it must be short pimple on a wood blade (no carbon) on the day Referees descision will be final.
For the Wood Event bats will be placed on the tables and must be used for all matches. Swap bats when you swap ends.
Maximum of 30 players for Hardbat or Wood. Places available on a first-come first-served basis.
Wild card(s) may be available, at the Organisers' discretion.
Matches are best-of-3 sets to 15 points (sudden death). Each player may serve one "double point ball" during the match. (Finals may be best-of-5-sets with 2 double point balls).
There may be a plate event for remaining players who are not in an age-group event, if sufficient demand.