{"Status":true,"Message":"","Response":{"post":{"postuid":"6b10f777-3014-4317-a820-467d70a9edf8","tenantuid":"45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903","projectuid":"4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919","title":"How to Configure Tournament Display and Scoring Settings in PT","slug":"article/how-to-configure-tournament-display-and-scoring-settings-in-pt","html":"\u003Cp\u003ETo configure how your tournament displays schedules, scores, and court information to \u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000615596-how-to-determine-total-number-of-players-possible-using-simulator\u0022\u003Eplayers\u003C/a\u003E in Pickleball Tournaments (PT), go to Edit Tourney and select the Basic Info tab. These settings control when players can see draws, how starting times are managed, waitlist behavior, digital scorecards, and \u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000615226-how-to-set-up-registration-costs\u0022\u003Eregistration goal tracking\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022before_you_begin\u0022\u003EBefore You Begin\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou must be the Primary Manager to edit display and scoring settings.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStarting Times settings are typically configured after registration closes. Leave on Daily Planner during initial setup.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022starting_times_method\u0022\u003EStarting Times Method\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting Times controls how match schedules are generated and distributed to players. Leave this set to \u003Cb\u003EDaily Planner\u003C/b\u003E during \u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000645449-tournament-simple-setup---basic-information\u0022\u003Etournament setup\u003C/a\u003E. After registration closes, you can switch methods based on how you want to build your schedule.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022571\u0022 data-height=\u0022198\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/ddd7b6b1fefa219c5bcc2d64dda8c44c.png?v=-1016614548\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 571px;\u0022 alt=\u0022Starting times method selector\u0022/\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor a full walkthrough of building your schedule after registration closes, see \u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022\u003EHow to Set Starting Times Using Daily Planner\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022show_event_draws\u0022\u003EShow Event Draws\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShow Event Draws controls how far in advance players can see the full bracket draw for each event, rather than just seeing the list of registered players.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESet this to a time window before your event starts (e.g., 7 days, 3 days, 1 day, or day-of).\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBefore the draw is visible, players can see who is registered but not their bracket position.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOnce the draw is visible, players can see their pool assignments, bracket position, and scheduled opponents.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022waiting_list_service\u0022\u003EWaiting List Service\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen enabled, the Waiting List Service automatically moves fully registered and paid teams from the waitlist into the main draw when space becomes available. Turn this off if you want to review and approve waitlist movement manually.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Ccite class=\u0022recommended\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022title\u0022\u003ENote\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELeave the Waiting List Service on unless you have a specific reason to manage waitlist movement manually. Automatic movement ensures spots fill quickly when withdrawals happen, without requiring your intervention.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/cite\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022digital_scorecard_settings\u0022\u003EDigital Scorecard Settings\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDigital Scorecard settings control what information is visible to players and spectators when you use the Court Desk feature during your tournament.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou can choose to show or hide court assignments, match times, opponent names, and scores.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThese settings affect the player-facing Court Desk view, not the tournament director\u0027s Live Console view.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELeave all options visible unless you have a specific reason to restrict player access to court information.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022537\u0022 data-height=\u0022418\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/58cca14eac65e69e4292ad7bbc9bd2b6.png?v=-991272107\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 537px;\u0022 alt=\u0022Digital scorecard visibility settings\u0022/\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022registration_goals\u0022\u003ERegistration Goals\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Goals section lets you set a registration target for your tournament. Once set, a progress graph appears on your Tournament Dashboard showing how close you are to your goal as registrations come in. This is informational only \u2014 it doesn\u0027t affect registration or capacity settings.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022429\u0022 data-height=\u0022171\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/0e2f143b561519366ad40410fc7a82cb.png?v=-990464494\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 429px;\u0022 alt=\u0022Goals section with registration target field and progress graph\u0022/\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022lottery_settings\u0022\u003ELottery Settings\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Lottery feature is for tournaments that expect significantly more registration demand than available spots. When enabled, registration opens as an application period \u2014 players submit interest but are not guaranteed a spot. At the close of the lottery period, PT randomly selects registrants up to your event capacity.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022854\u0022 data-height=\u0022480\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/12f03670b5396bc5e4ae49c695ef3b25.png?v=-998012062\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 693px;\u0022 alt=\u0022Lottery settings section\u0022/\u003E\u003Ccite class=\u0022recommended\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022title\u0022\u003ENote\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnly enable the Lottery feature if you genuinely expect oversubscription. Lottery registration creates more friction for players than standard registration. For most tournaments, standard registration with a waitlist is a better experience.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/cite\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022frequently_asked_questions\u0022\u003EFrequently Asked Questions\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhen can players see their bracket draw?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESet Show Event Draws to your preferred visibility window (e.g., 7 days before the event). Players will see their bracket position and scheduled opponents once that window opens. Before then, they can see who is registered but not the draw itself.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhen should I change Starting Times from Daily Planner?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELeave Starting Times on Daily Planner during initial setup. After registration closes, use the Daily Planner tool to assign courts and times. For a full walkthrough, see How to Set Starting Times Using Daily Planner.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EDoes setting a registration goal limit signups?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo. The Goals section is purely informational \u2014 it creates a progress graph on your Dashboard but does not affect registration capacity or waitlist behavior. 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Contact our support team at \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:support@pickleball.com\u0022\u003Esupport@pickleball.com\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cscript type=\u0022application/ld\u002Bjson\u0022\u003E\r\n{\r\n  \u0022@context\u0022: \u0022https://schema.org\u0022,\r\n  \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022FAQPage\u0022,\r\n  \u0022mainEntity\u0022: [\r\n{\r\n    \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022Question\u0022,\r\n    \u0022name\u0022: \u0022When can players see their bracket draw?\u0022,\r\n    \u0022acceptedAnswer\u0022: {\r\n    \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022Answer\u0022,\r\n    \u0022text\u0022: \u0022Set Show Event Draws to your preferred visibility window (e.g., 7 days before the event). Players will see their bracket position and scheduled opponents once that window opens. 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