Who’s Got the Nerve?

Think you’ve had a tough season? Well, forget the league table for a moment—this is where legends are made. The Team Knockout is a no-nonsense, first-to-three battle, where only the bravest teams survive. It’s like the FA Cup of snooker, but with fewer red cards and more dodgy excuses for missed pots.

You might not have topped the league, but this is your chance for redemption—a shot at glory, bragging rights, and the ultimate title of Knockout Champions. Can your team handle the pressure, or will you crumble like a poorly built IKEA cue? Play… or spend the summer wondering what could have been. 🎱🏆

Draw & Venues

🔥Round One & Quarter Finals (to be played on the same night): 07-04-2026

Round One Venues

2 table venues as follows:

To be played at Hampsthwaite:

• Markington vs Masham B
• Winners to play the winner of Hampsthwaite B vs Birstwith


To be played at Pateley Social:

• Darley B vs Pateley Social
• Winners to play the winner of Kirkby B vs bye


To be played at Darley:

• Hookstones vs Darley A
• Winners to play the winner of Kirkby A vs Ripley B


To be played at Ripley:

• Ripley A vs Hampsthwaite A
• Winners to play the winner of Masham A vs bye

🔥 Semi & Final (to be played on the same night): 14-04-2026

Call by soon for the update after Round One and Quarter Finals have been completed.

Rules

• Venue booking: Team Captains to ensure their respective venue tables are available on match night.
• Results: To be sent to Jim Metcalfe 0784 2021738.
• Start time: 7:00 pm.
• Points: First to three frames, if tied 2-2, then it goes to the aggregate score total to determine the winners.
• Handicaps: Players play off Markington handicaps.
• Game Date: Both games are to be played on the night.
• Costs: Teams share the cost of lights (ensure that the lights at each venue are covered fairly between teams).
• Teams Number: Four-man teams. All players must be registered as Markington league players and have played a minimum of four games. No bandits, please.
• Player matching: Team captains to pick player matchings for each game.
• Breaking off: Team captains to toss a coin to choose which team has first choice to start the first frame in the match.
• Draw made: Tuesday 17/03/2026 by Jim Metcalfe and Daren Metcalfe, kindly witnessed by members of the Darley A & B team (and filmed - it does not get any better).
• Prevailing rules: Standard Markington League rules apply.
• Disputes: In the case of any disputes or ambiguity, the organisers decision is final (best of luck Jim.).