Longley Cup 2026.

The Longley Cup is our annual members-only competition.

The club competition is split into four sub-categories.
Men’s Singles. Men’s Doubles. Ladies Doubles. Ladies Singles. Mixed Doubles.

Each sub-category will follow the same format.
Depending on the number of entries, the group will be split into two Pools. Individuals/Pairs in the Pool will play each other once in a round-robin format.

Match format.
2 Sets, sudden death deuce, with a tie break played at 5-5. If tied at 1-1 , a Championship 10pt tie-break will be played to determine the winner.

3pts are awarded for a win.

In the event of two individuals/pairs tying in the Pool, total games won will be used as a tiebreaker. Should there be equal games, a 1-set decider will be played to decide who goes through to the semi-final.

Results should be posted on the Longley Cup Whatsapp by the winning player/pair.

Handicap system (Men’s singles and doubles only).
The system will be determined by your team ranking, A, B or C.
AvB, BvC (A/B starts each game at -15). AvC (A starts each game at -30).

No handicap system will be used for the mixed doubles or ladies’ doubles.

The top two in each Pool will play off.
Semi Finals. 1st in Pool A will play 2nd in Pool B. 1st in Pool B will play 2nd in Pool A.
Final. Winners of the semis will play.

Schedule.
Players are responsible for arranging their own matches.

Matches start on 1st May. Pool matches must be completed by Tuesday 30th June.
Progress will be monitored through the dedicated WhatsApp group.

The semis and finals will be played in July. There is no plan for a finals day.

Fees.
These are charged at £5 per player per competition (e.g. £10 per doubles couple).
Fees are payable to the club account and must be paid before play starts.