Over the course of 2026 I'm going to be keeping track of a brand-new statistic – the South West Vault Finals Order of Merit.
The idea is simple. Instead of rewarding players for entering lots of tournaments, this table rewards those who consistently perform when it matters most: the knockout stages of the biggest Vault events across the South West.
Every Vault event held during 2026 will contribute towards the table, with players earning points based on how far they progress.
Points System
🏆 Winner – 5 points
🥈 Runner-up – 4 points
🥉 Semi-final – 3 points
Quarter-final – 2 points
Last 16 – 1 point
The aim is to recognise consistency in high-quality competitions. A player who regularly reaches quarter-finals and semi-finals could finish above someone who wins one event but doesn't feature again.
After the opening three Vault events (Vaults 15, 16 and 17), the standings are already taking shape.
| Rank | Player | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamie Kay | 8 |
| =2 | Andy Steed | 7 |
| =2 | Josh McCarthy | 7 |
| 4 | Neil Meneer | 6 |
| =5 | Danny Humphries | 5 |
| =5 | Henry Cooper | 5 |
| =5 | Ashton Brown | 5 |
One of the early stories is Jamie Kay, who tops the table without winning a Vault. Two semi-final appearances and a quarter-final have rewarded consistency, while Josh McCarthy, Henry Cooper and Ashton Brown have all picked up maximum points by winning a Vault event.
As more Vault competitions take place during the year, I'll continue updating the table to see who really is the standout performer across the South West's premier local events.
It should make for an interesting race throughout the season.
