Pool tournament checklist: get the bracket ready before the first break.

Before players arrive

1. Confirm the entry list.Check names for spelling and make sure late additions are handled before you seed the field.
2. Choose the tournament format.Tell players whether the event is single elimination, double elimination, pool play, or a combination.
3. Set seeding and byes.Decide how the field is seeded and resolve any byes before the first match starts.
4. Count the available tables.Confirm which tables are in play and how staff will assign them when matches are ready.
5. Set the match and score routine.Tell players where to check for their next opponent and who records or approves each result.

During the event

1. Keep one person responsible for bracket updates.Make sure each completed match is recorded before the next round is called.
2. Confirm the table before sending players.Use the same table naming system on the bracket, at the venue, and in match announcements.
3. Resolve disputed scores before advancing.Agree on who can correct a result and communicate the final decision to both players.
4. Check the bracket between rounds.Look for missing results, unexpected byes, and players who need to be called back.

Before you close

1. Record the final result.Confirm the last match and the event winner in the tournament record.
2. Save the session and share results.Keep the final bracket available for your records and the players who ask for it.

Using Brackets Manager?Eligible new Windows installations include three complimentary Basic brackets for complete local tournament operation. Live web brackets, online signup, mobile player and operator tools, and text messaging require a paid Pro bracket.