The Order of Merit is designed to encourage entry by all men into trophies (men's and mixed), medals and knock-out tournaments.
Points are allocated over the season with prizes for 1st and 2nd positions:
open to Men and Juniors
in the event of a tie, the winner is the player who has played in more competitions
the top 18 and ties gain entry into the First Class Shoot-Out
summary of rules, events included and points allocations available
here