Step 1: Access the Live Console and Begin Verification

Once registration has closed, go to your Live Console where you will see all events waiting to be verified.

Important things to know before starting:

• Events can be verified in any order
• Every event must be verified before tournament day
• Teams without partners or payment may be automatically withdrawn

To begin verification:

1. Click Verify Event next to the event you want to finalize.

2. Review the list of teams registered for that event.

During this step you should confirm:

• Each player has a partner (for doubles events)
• Players have completed payment
• No duplicate or incorrect entries exist

Teams missing partners will automatically be excluded to maintain bracket integrity.

After reviewing the teams, click Save, then confirm by selecting Continue.

Step 2: Confirm the Event Format

Next, you will verify the format of the event.

This includes confirming whether the event is:

• Round robin
• Double round robin
• Multi-pool round robin
• Single elimination
• Double elimination

For example, a seven-team round robin may not need to be split into pools, so the system may already be configured correctly.

After confirming the format, click Save and Continue.

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Configuring Round Robin Play

You will then select the number of round robins being played.

Options include:

• Single round robin – each team plays every other team once
• Double round robin – each team plays every other team twice

If your event includes a playoff round or medal match after round robin play, you can enable that option during this step.

If you do not plan to run consolation matches, you can skip those settings.

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Printing and Court Assignment Settings

Next, configure how matches will be managed during the tournament.

Printing options allow you to generate physical score sheets if needed.

Key settings include:

• Turn printing on or off
• Choose simple or official score sheets
• Decide whether to assign specific courts or next available courts

You will also configure match details such as:

• Match length (for example: one game to 15)
• Win conditions (such as win by two)
• Estimated match duration

These settings should reflect your court capacity and schedule constraints.

 

Step 3: Review Seating and Matchups

Next, the system displays the seating arrangement.

You can manually drag and drop teams to adjust seating if needed. However, in most cases it is best to leave seating unchanged because it is based on player ratings.

Manual adjustments are usually only necessary when:

• Players have identical self-ratings
• You need to separate teammates or club members

After seating review, you will see the first round matchups.

If everything looks correct, simply click Save and Continue.

Step 4: Complete the Verification

The final screen shows an overview of your bracket setup.

Take a moment to double-check:

• Number of teams
• Event format
• Match settings
• Court and printing configurations

Once confirmed, click Complete Verification.

Your event will now move into the Waiting section of the Live Console.

Events listed as Waiting are fully verified and ready to begin on tournament day.

Verifying Different Event Types

The verification steps remain mostly the same across different event formats, but there are a few specific considerations.

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Double Round Robin Events

For a double round robin event:

• Follow the standard verification steps
• Select Double Round Robin in the format dropdown

After selecting the format:

• Configure printing settings
• Assign courts if needed
• Set match length and estimated duration

Skip seating adjustments unless necessary and complete verification.

Multi-Pool Events

Large events often require multiple pools.

For example:

• 10 teams may be split into two pools of five teams

When verifying pool events:

• Confirm the pool structure is correct
• Decide whether a playoff bracket will follow pool play
• Select how many teams advance from each pool

Common advancement settings include:

• Top two teams per pool advance
• All teams advance if time allows

You should also verify medal match formats and estimated match times.

Single and Double Elimination Events

Elimination brackets are typically simpler to verify.

For single elimination:

• Confirm the bracket structure
• Verify match settings
• Complete verification

For double elimination:

• Ensure winners and losers bracket formats are correct
• Confirm scoring rules and match duration

Once verified, these events will move into the Waiting section just like round robin events.

Tips for a Smooth Verification Process

To make verification easier and avoid tournament-day issues, follow these best practices.

• Run your tournament through the Simulator first
• Confirm partners and payment status before verifying events
• Double-check your format settings match your tournament rules
• Decide early whether you will print score sheets or use digital scoring
• Avoid manual seating changes unless absolutely necessary

Preparation is the key to preventing issues once matches begin.

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Final Thoughts

Verifying events in the Live Console is one of the most important steps in tournament preparation. It ensures your brackets, match formats, and teams are finalized so the tournament can run smoothly from start to finish.

Whether you’re organizing a simple round robin event or managing a large multi-pool tournament with elimination rounds, mastering the verification process will help reduce stress and improve the experience for both players and staff.

For additional training and step-by-step demonstrations of Live Console features, visit the Pickleball Play Solutions YouTube channel, where you’ll find webinars and tutorials designed to help you run tournaments with confidence.