DASH T26 

In 2026, the club championship will be sponsored by thedashcharity.org.uk.

Format

The format is to play the best of 3 sets with tie breaks at 6-6.

There are exceptions as follows:

- Handicap events & handicap calculator

- vets by default will have a champ tie-break in place of the third set (can be varied if agreed by both parties)

- juniors

Junior Events

- Non Performance Junior Singles (NPJS) : The event is in the format of 1 set to 6, with a tie-break at 6-6. Each child will have four matches to play. 

- 8U - tie-break to 10, two clear at 9-9 (run as one round robin event on Finals Day)

- 9U - best of 3 tie-breaks, two clear at 6-6

- 10U - one FAST4 set, tie-break at 3-3

- 12U - 2 tie-break sets & a match tie-break at 1 set all

- 14U+ - same as for adult events - best of 3 sets with tie breaks at 6-6

Round Robins - all the Round Robin events this year will be played on Finals Day with no earlier rounds EXCEPT for NPJS (Non Performance Junior Singles)

Plates

- We will run plates for Open events. Depending on entry numbers, this may include: MDO, WSO, WDO, XDO.

- All those who lose their first round get to be entered in a separate event called, for example, the WDO Plate

Conventions

- Importance of  'play-by-dates' - these are at the top of the draw showing the date by which you are obliged to arrange for your match to be played by contacing your opponent
- After your matches are played please update the noticeboard (optional step - email paul.serjeant@gmail.com with the result so he can update the LTA website)
- have fun!

How to Enter

Entry link to appear here for 2026.

Email Contacts

• Adults and juniors - paul.serjeant@gmail.com

Governance

• Tournament Committee - roles and responsibilities
• Timeline
• Additional terms and conditions

All members are invited to get involved. Contact paul.serjeant@gmail.com.