The Lancashire Youth Grand Prix promoted in May 2015 provided separate Under-16 and Under-23 competition for young players from Lancashire and neighbouring qualifying areas.
Competition structure
The event was open to eligible youth players resident in Lancashire, Deane & Daubhill, Wigan or Bury. Players could enter one age-category competition.
- Under 23: £10 entry
- Under 16: £5 entry
- Round-robin format
- Best of five frames
- World 8-Ball Rules, the ruleset in use at the time
The top four players in each age group were due to receive paid entry into the Regional Finals.
Developing Lancashire youth players
The Grand Prix was part of the county’s youth-development pathway, giving young players competitive experience and a route into regional representative events.
Compare it with the earlier 2013 Lancashire Youth Grand Prix and follow the wider Lancashire Juniors Intercounty archive.
Historical note: the original title referred to 2014 age groups, while the linked event document and publication date related to the 2015 event. The page is now labelled as a 2015 archive to avoid ambiguity.