The format for this year's cup is
- 5 singles frames, as per league matches. Matches are NOT handicapped
this season
- winners of round 1 progress to semi-finals and losers progress to
plate competition
- home teams drawn first
The winning teams in the quarter finals will meet in the Cup semi
finals. The losing teams in the quarter finals will meet in the Plate
semi finals. These are scheduled for February 8th. The team which loses
in the prelim stage of the event will be eliminated from both the Cup
and Plate competitions.