Six categories
Six competitions: Men’s Cup, Shield and Plate; Women’s Cup and Shield; and the Mixed Cup.
Men’s
Men’s Cup
For higher-standard pairs.
Men’s Shield
For pairs at a developing standard.
Men’s Plate
For pairs at an entry standard.
Women’s
Women’s Cup
For higher-standard pairs.
Women’s Shield
For pairs at an entry or developing standard.
Mixed
Mixed Cup
For mixed pairs of every standard. The only Mixed competition in 2027.
Cup, Shield or Plate?
The Cup is for higher-standard players and the Shield is for developing players. In the Men’s category, the Plate is for entry-level players. Eligibility is based on playing ability, and full guidance is included in the club pack sent to every registered club.
Playing more than one category
You can play the Mixed Cup as well as a Men’s or Women’s competition for the same club. The Mixed Cup is open to mixed pairs of every standard. Each player represents one club only.
