West Midlands Racketlon Open 2009

Mens A

This category is likely to be limited to 16 players - some players may be upgraded from B if insufficient Elite entries. If combined A&B entries rise above 32, B may be expanded to 20/24.

+ Tom Whitehouse, + Neil Rossin, + Jermaine Manners, + Wingrove Manners

Entry is protected, based on a number of factors including rankings, historical class A entry, prior class B winners (moving up). 'Wild card' entries can be offered to no more than 1/4 of all entries.

If you are very good in two sports, and good in the remaining two sports, you should consider Class A for your first event. This would include county players or ex-county players that have typically played a lot of racket sports and at least two sports at club level.

If this is your first event, or first entry in the A category, the ERA may ask you to qualify your entry & reserve the right to move your entry to a more suitable category. As a new entrant, your entry will be treated as a 'wild card' entry.

Mens B

This category is likely to be limited to 16 players - some players may be upgraded to A if insufficient Elite entries. If combined A&B entries rise above 32, B may be expanded to 20/24

Entry is protected, based on a number of factors including rankings, historical class B entry, prior class C winners (moving up). 'Wild card' entries can be offered to no more than 1/4 of all entries.

If you are unsure whether to enter the top category in your first event, have a go at Class B. Class B is normally full of established players who are very good at one sport, and good at a further two sports. Being near to a beginner at one sport is acceptable for this category.

If this is your first event, or first entry in the B category, the ERA may ask you to qualify your entry & reserve the right to move your entry to a more suitable category. As a new entrant, your entry will be treated as a 'wild card' entry.

Mens C

This category is likely to be limited to 16 players. 

+ Bruce Wheatley

Suitable for players who are good at a couple of sports and improving beginners at the others. New entrants should enter here, unless very confident about your abilities in two sports.

Ladies A

This category is likely to be limited to 8 players.

Accomplished racket sports players, typically playing one sport to a fairly high standard and being competitive at two others, with perhaps only one weakness.

Ladies B

This category is likely to be limited to 8 players.

More of a fun category where players new to the sport can have a taster before moving up a category. 

Mens Over 45

Open to all players that turn 45 during the season calendar year, and older, i.e. it is enough for the condition ">45" to be fulfilled at some point during the year.

This category is likely to be limited to 16 players.

Mens Doubles A

Mixed Doubles A

Mens Doubles B

Mens Doubles Partner Wanted

If you want to enter the Mens Doubles event, but do not have a partner, add this category of entry. The tournament organisers will then find a suitable doubles partner for you. This may involve further enquiries about your strengths & weaknesses, particularly if this is your first time competing.

Mixed Doubles Partner Wanted