Qualifying

To play in the Under 8, Under 10 or Under 12 Finals players must qualify by obtaining a high enough score in a qualifying event or by rating.
(No qualification is necessary to play in the older age groups)

Qualification by rating
Pre qualification for Major Events in the following sections is based on published ECF Rating 
Under 8 Rating 1250 or higher
Under 10 Rating 1550 or higher
Under 12 Rating 1750 or higher 

Scores required in Qualifying Events
Under 8 - 4 points or more out of 6 qualifies for the final.
Under 10 Major - 4.5 points or more out of 6 qualifies for the final.
Under 10 Minor - 3.5 points or 4 points out of 6 qualifies for the final.
Under 12 Major - 4.5 points or more out of 6 qualifies for the final.
Under 12 Minor - 3.5 points or 4 points out of 6 qualifies for the final.

Players who qualify for a Major event may not play in the corresponding Minor event.

A list of Qualifying Events will be published below from June 2025.