League and team affiliation for the 2026 season
Lancashire leagues and Interleague teams can complete their 2026 affiliation and registration online. The key fees, entry routes and eligibility information are set out below.
2026 fees at a glance
£50
League affiliation
One affiliation payment per league. The form must be completed by the league committee.
£20
Interleague registration
Registration fee for each Open or Ladies Interleague team.
£30
Team bond, where required
Applies to new teams and teams that did not complete every match in 2025. It is refunded or carried forward when all fixtures are completed.
Interleague Knockout entry
- The Knockout Competition is played by teams of nine players.
- It is scheduled for the early part of the season.
- Teams should select “Confirm Interleague Knockout Entry” when completing the Interleague registration form.
About Lancashire Interleague
Open competition
The 2025 Lancashire Open Interleague involved 18 teams across three divisions, producing a closely contested county competition.
Ladies competition
The Lancashire Ladies Interleague is an important part of women’s pool development within the English Pool Association. Nine teams from across Lancashire competed in 2025 in a friendly, competitive league.
Who can affiliate?
Lancashire County Pool is open to pool leagues based within the ceremonial county boundaries of Lancashire and the surrounding areas of Wigan, Bury and Atherton, together with the parishes of Blackrod, Horwich, Westhoughton, Deane and Daubhill.
Affiliated leagues may use International Rules, World Rules, Blackball or a hybrid format for their own competitions. All competitions operated by Lancashire County Pool Association use the EPA and WEPF-endorsed International Pool Rules.
Need advice? Contact the Interleague Secretary at interleague@lancashirepool.com. A player may represent only one team in each competition.
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