Keep match records clear
Before play begins, assign one person to record each result and agree on who can approve a correction. Use the match number and round from your official bracket so a paper note can be matched to the right game. A paper log does not replace the official bracket or your published event rules.
What to write in each column
- Match and round: copy the identifiers from the official bracket; do not renumber matches on this backup sheet.
- Players / sides: record the names or team labels exactly as they appear in the event records.
- Table: note the assigned table so players and staff can find the match.
- Score and winner / result: record the result using the event's scoring convention, then mark the winner or result status used by your rules.
- Checked by: add the initials of the person who confirmed the entry against the players' report.
Correcting a result
If an entry is wrong, keep the original legible, mark it as corrected, and have the authorized checker initial the correction. Update the official bracket using the event's published correction and dispute procedure before advancing the next match. If a result is disputed, pause that advancement and follow the posted rules; this paper sheet does not decide a dispute.
Keep the sheet with the event records and limit access to the people who need it. It contains player names and scores, so do not post a photo of a completed sheet publicly.
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