As previously advised, the top 15 players in the league at 3rd September were given a bye – the other 34 players had to contend Round 1. This round was played over the weekend of 30th September.
Results and revised draw can be viewed here. The tie between Gary Nelson and Nikki Grice was a 7-7 draw – the replay is the weekend of 7th October. Am other ties were settled at the first attempt. Round 2 is the weekend of 25th November.