Potential Prelim Banana Skin For Seven Time Champ

Simon Stevenson will begin his attempt to become the first player to win the Champion of Champions three times in a row at his old stomping ground, the Fawn, in the preliminary round on Sunday, 12th October.

The charity event is raising money for Spring Intensive Care, who raise much-needed funds for the two ICU wards at Derriford Hospital, all in the name of Sandie Cook, who was a recent long-term patient of the unit.

The top class talent at the venue includes two former semi finalists in Danny Bull and Lee Roberts, whilst Alfie Ford, Scott Lawrey, and Sean Taylor all have final's night pedigree.

Champion back in 1996, Ralph Lancaster, will also take his bow in the preliminary stage, beginning his most recent attempt at a second crown at the Indian Inn, amongst several dangerous players.

2013 winner, Dan Johnson, also enters at the same venue, whilst Mark Shears, a former finalist, is another noteworthy name that will prove a tough test should Lancaster face them in the draw.

Current ladies' title holder, Heather Toney, has entered the main draw, and her prowess will test any of the players looking for a spot in the next round.

In addition to her commitment to the main draw, Toney will defend her Lorraine Booth Ladies crown at Victory Inn on Sunday, 7th December, for which entries are still open.

Preliminary Round ties will be played over the best of 5, 501, with an open draw taking place at the venue at 7pm, and play commencing directly after.

The fifteen winners will next play on Sunday, 23rd November, alongside the forty-nine lucky recipients of byes into the cutthroat last 64/32 stage.

PLAYING AT THE INDIAN INN: Ian Heggie (Ker St), Steve Towl (Cherry Tree), Mark Hatherley (Indian Inn), Mark Shears (Cherry Tree), Kelvin Rowe (Victory Inn), Dan Johnson (Unattached), Heather Toney (Victory Inn), Rob May (Tradesmans), Marc Webber (Steampacket), Andrew Cook (King Billy), Simon Wilbraham (Raffles), Paul Freeman (Cherry Tree), Ralph Lancaster (Ker St), Scott Heggie (Firkin Scholar), Frankie Stout (King Billy), Isaac Taylor (Fawn).

PLAYING AT THE FAWN: Alfie Ford (Octagon), Lee Rodmell (Bar Mez), Scott Lawrey (Victory Inn), Lewis Byrne (Tradesmans), Simon Stevenson (Legends Lounge), Matt Anderson (Fawn), Lee Roberts (Bluebird), Luke Johnson (Octagon), Alec Turner (King Billy), Jordan Grimshaw (RNA), Danny Bull (Indian Inn), Dan Giles (Colebrook), Kev Bridgeman (Indian Inn), Sean Taylor (Fawn)

BYES: Chris Adams (Cattedown), Robbie Aitken (Octagon), Lee Hunter (Legends Lounge), Dave Lee (Cherry Tree), Paul Gavican (Ford Inn), Billy Evans (Unattached), James Duke (Hyde Park), Rhys Castle (Firkin Scholar), Quinton Taylor (Victory Inn), Matt Abbott (Royal Naval Arms), Paul Palmer (Kings Arms), Kev Lofthouse (King Billy), Scott Wapshott (Tradesmans), Scott Cook (King Billy), John Mann (Fawn), Lee Hellings (Octagon), Cameron O'Brien (Cherry Tree), Paul Goundry (King Billy), Steve Mills (Kings Arms), Matt Vosper (Legends Lounge), Martin Dean (Duchy), Andy Bates (Octagon), Logan Carroll (Raffles), Paddy Archibald (King Billy), Del Bryce (Legends Lounge), David Young (Indian Inn), Josh Ladlow (Legends Lounge), Owen Cook (Bluebird), Nick Miller (Cherry Tree), Jack Heath (Duchy), Fred Goldsmith (Fawn), Ryan Fuller (Legends Lounge), Mark Hopkins (St Levans), Jack McMinn (Fawn), Nick Bryant (Cherry Tree), Tyler Borthwick (Raffles), Tony Tasker (Victory Inn), Callum Horn (Herbert), Adam Fell (Raffles), AJ Brunton (Victory Inn), Lee Wickett (Cherry Tree), Col Maddocks (Legends Lounge), Jodie Hawton (Victory), Darren Collis (Victory Inn), Andrew Hawes (Hyde Park), Chris Harper (Cherry Tree), Neil White (Octagon), Reg Matthews (Fawn), Simon Washington (Tradesmans)