08/06/2026
π± Pilkyβs Friday Night Flyer β 20 Week Ranking Competition π±
Welcome to the Friday Night Flyer Season Rankings.
Every Friday, players earn points based on their performance in the tournament, their attendance, and their ability to pull off big upsets against higher-category players.
Β£12 per week (Β£2 goes to league payouts) Β£6 for juniors and ladies (Β£1 to league payouts)
At the end of the 20-week season, the highest-ranked players qualify for the Season Finals, with the overall points leader crowned the League Champion.
1οΈβ£ Main Event Points
The Main Event is where the majority of ranking points are earned.
The further you progress, the more points you receive.
Result Points
Winner 100
Runner-Up 80
Semi-Finalist 65
Quarter-Finalist 50
Last 16 35
Last 32 20
Entered 10
Example
If you reach the Quarter-Finals, you earn:
50 ranking points
If you win the tournament:
100 ranking points
2οΈβ£ Plate Event Points
Players knocked out in Rounds 1 or 2 enter the Plate Competition.
This ensures everyone still has something to play for after an early loss.
Result Points
Plate Winner 40
Plate Runner-Up 30
Plate Semi-Finalist 20
Plate Quarter-Finalist 10
Why the Plate Matters
The Plate allows players who have an off night in the Main Event to still earn valuable ranking points.
Example
Lose in Round 1 but win the Plate:
40 ranking points
3οΈβ£ Giant Killer Bonus
The Giant Killer Bonus is designed to reward lower-category players who beat stronger opponents.
Who Can Claim It?
Only:
Cat 4
Cat 5
Cat 6
Cat 7
Cat 8
players are eligible.
Cat 1β3 players cannot earn Giant Killer points.
Giant Killer Points
Beat Bonus
Cat 1 +30
Cat 2 +20
Cat 3 +10
Additional bonus:
Achievement Bonus
Beat someone 3+ categories above you +5
Examples
Cat 8 beats Cat 1
Giant Killer = +30
More than 3 categories difference = +5
Total Bonus = +35
Cat 6 beats Cat 2
Giant Killer = +20
4 category difference = +5
Total Bonus = +25
Cat 5 beats Cat 3
Giant Killer = +10
Total Bonus = +10
4οΈβ£ Attendance & Loyalty Bonus
Consistency is rewarded throughout the season.
Players who attend regularly earn additional ranking points.
Attendance Streak Bonus
5 Consecutive Weeks +20
10 Consecutive Weeks +40
15 Consecutive Weeks +60
20 Consecutive Weeks +100
Example
Attend all 20 weeks:
20 + 40 + 60 + 100
Total Attendance Bonus = 220 points
This rewards players who support the event week after week.
5οΈβ£ Player of the Night
Each Friday, the organiser may award:
Player of the Night
+25 Points
This can be awarded for:
A huge upset victory
An outstanding tournament run
Exceptional sportsmanship
A memorable performance
This award is entirely at the organiser's discretion.
π How Rankings Work
Every Friday your points are added together.
You can earn points from:
β
Main Event Finish
β
Plate Event Finish
β
Giant Killer Bonuses
β
Attendance Bonuses
β
Player of the Night
All points accumulate over the full 20-week season.
π End of Season Finals
After Week 20:
Top 16 Players Qualify
The highest-ranked 16 players enter the:
Friday Night Flyer Season Finals
Format:
Single Elimination Knockout
Seeding:
Seed Plays
1 16
2 15
3 14
4 13
5 12
6 11
7 10
8 9
Win and advance. Lose and you're out.
One player will become the:
π± Friday Night Flyer Finals Champion
π
Season Awards
At the end of the season, the following awards will be presented:
π League Champion
Player with the most ranking points after 20 weeks.
π― Giant Killer Champion
Player who accumulates the most Giant Killer bonus points throughout the season.
π Most Improved Player
Player showing the greatest improvement between Week 5 and Week 20.
π± Consistency Award
Player with the most Quarter-Final appearances or better during the season.
Example Scoring Night
A Cat 7 player:
Reaches Semi-Finals = 65 points
Beats a Cat 2 player = +20 points
5-category difference = +5 points
Wins Player of the Night = +25 points
Total:
115 points for the evening
League Objective
The ranking system is designed to reward:
π Winning tournaments
π Improving over the season
π₯ Giant-killing performances
π
Consistent attendance
π± Supporting the Friday Night Flyer every week
At the end of 20 weeks, the player with the most points becomes the Pilky's Friday Night Flyer League Champion and the top 16 battle it out for the Season Finals title.