Rules & information

Official rules & regulations

1. Competition format

1. The Mixed Doubles Super Series consists of five qualifying events and one Finals Day, running from September 2026 to April 2027.
2. Each qualifying event will follow a pre-drawn random snake format, followed by knockout stages.
3. All events will have timed games and allocated pistes, and strings are dead.
4. The top 16 ranked mixed doubles teams at the conclusion of the five qualifiers will qualify for Finals Day.
5. Each qualifying event will have a maximum entry limit, determined by the organiser.
6. Cash prizes will be awarded at every qualifying event, plus wine for the Silver winners.
7. A percentage of the entry fees will be allocated towards the Finals Day prize fund.

2. Team composition & eligibility

1. Each mixed doubles team must consist of one male and one female player.
2. Teams must retain the same playing partnership throughout the series.
3. Teams are not required to enter all five qualifying events.
4. Teams may participate in as few as one or as many as all five qualifiers.
5. Team kit is encouraged but is not compulsory.

3. Ranking points & qualification

1. Ranking points will be awarded at each qualifying event.
2. Points earned throughout the series will contribute towards the overall rankings.
3. Teams participating in all five qualifying events will receive 5 additional loyalty points.
4. The top 16 ranked teams following the final qualifier will qualify for Finals Day.

Ranking points

Plus 1 point for every morning game won, added to the team’s total for the event. Points are counted once per team (not per player).

The ranking points structure may vary depending on the number of entries.

4. Entry fees & registration

1. Entry fees are charged per player, per qualifying event:
   • Adults: £15
   • Juniors: £10
2. Entries should be submitted by email to superseriesboule@hotmail.com.
3. No entry fee is required for the top 16 qualified teams.
4. Payment details will be provided when you enter.

5. Qualifying events & dates (remaining)

• Qualifier 3 – Sun, 22 November 2026
  Heckmondwike Pétanque Club, Firth Park, WF16 0HH
• Qualifier 4 – Sun, 21 February 2027
  Arundel Football Club, Mill Road, BN18 9PA
• Qualifier 5 – Sat, 6 March 2027
  British Sugar Sports and Social Club, Hollow Road, IP32 7BB
• Finals Day – Date to be confirmed
  Venue to be confirmed

6. Additional information

1. Full event information and arrangements will be communicated to participating teams closer to each qualifying event.
2. Draws and fixtures will be determined by the organisers.
3. Any team that pulls out within 2 weeks of an event will not be refunded.

7. Expenses & administrative costs

1. The organiser will retain 10% of the total entry fees collected across the series to contribute towards the costs of organising and delivering the competition. This includes, but is not limited to, administrative expenses, printing, stationery, ink, travel and fuel costs, the purchase of prizes, and any other reasonable expenses incurred in the running of the series.

How results and rankings are worked out

Morning rankings at each qualifier are decided by:

1. Most morning games won
2. Highest points difference (points scored minus points conceded)
3. Highest total points scored
4. Coin toss, recorded by the organiser

A morning bye counts as a 13–7 win for the team with the bye. The morning rankings decide which knockout each team plays in.

Grand Prix standings add up each partnership’s points from every qualifier it has played. All teams are ranked together, whichever knockout they played in. Teams level on points are shown as “=”.

Contact

superseriesboule@hotmail.com