Tournament Guide
Guides and tips on fun tournaments, club championships and tournament organisation for racket sports.
King of the Court: How Moving Up and Down Works
Winners move up, losers move down – and whoever wins at table 1 is King. Rules, format and tips for a tournament with plenty of movement.
Read article → Tournament GuideRound Robin: When a Fixed Schedule Pays Off
Everyone plays everyone exactly once: how the system works, how many rounds you need and when groups are worth it.
Read article → Tournament GuideTimed Play: When a Timer Beats Classic Sets
How timed play works, what point-difference scoring means, and when a time limit makes more sense than classic sets.
Read article → Tournament GuideUsing the Knockout System Properly: With or Without a Group Stage?
How the knockout system works, why a preceding group stage is often fairer, and when the direct elimination bracket pays off.
Read article → Field ReportTournament Rules Nobody Argues With: Byes, Cancellations, Ties
The awkward detail questions that usually only surface mid-tournament – and how to settle them beforehand.
Read article → Tournament GuideHow Many Rounds Fit Into 3 Hours? The Tournament Schedule Calculator
Basic formula, guideline times by sport and a worked example for 16 participants.
Read article → Tournament GuideThe Swiss System Explained: How Fair Draws Work
What the Buchholz score means, how many rounds it takes, and why the system is especially suited to club championships.
Read article → Field ReportFun Tournament: Which Format Suits Your Event?
Why randomly drawn doubles pairings work so well, why we don't separate by gender – and what helps with an awkward number of participants.
Read article → Tournament GuideOrganising a Fun Tournament: The Checklist for a Smooth Club Event
From choosing the right format through timing to the three most common mistakes – here's how your next club event succeeds.
Read article → ComparisonProfessional Tournament Software or a Simple App? What Your Club Tournament Really Needs
An honest comparison of professional tournament software against a simple fun-tournament app – including a decision guide.
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