{"Status":true,"Message":"","Response":{"post":{"postuid":"72000649815","tenantuid":"45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903","projectuid":"4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919","title":"How to Enter Scores for Team League Game Days","slug":"72000649815-how-to-enter-scores-for-team-league-game-days","html":"\u003Cp\u003EAs a team captain in Pickleball Team Leagues (PTL), you\u0027re responsible for entering \u003Ca href=\u0022/72000650271-league-manager---changing-scores-after-game-day-completed\u0022\u003Ematch scores\u003C/a\u003E on game day, handling special outcomes like forfeits and retirements, managing tiebreakers, and completing the matchup to lock standings. This guide walks through each step.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022how_to_open_your_game_day_matchup\u0022\u003EHow to open your game day matchup\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFrom the team league dashboard, click \u003Cb\u003EGo to Game Day\u003C/b\u003E to see all scheduled matchups for that day.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFind your team in the list and click \u003Cb\u003EGo to Matchup\u003C/b\u003E to open the scorecards for your team versus the opponent.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ol\u003E\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/d4b27d05315a581b31099daa4bf237c5.png?v=-820654879\u0022 data-width=\u0022840\u0022 data-height=\u0022473\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 840px;\u0022 alt=\u0022Team league dashboard showing \u0027Game Day Starting Soon\u0027 banner and standings by division\u0022/\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003ETeam league dashboard \u2014 click Go to Game Day to access your matchup\u003C/figcaption\u003E\u003C/figure\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022how_to_enter_match_scores\u0022\u003EHow to enter match scores\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOpen the scorecard for the match you want to update by clicking on it.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA pop-up window appears \u2014 type the final score and click \u003Cb\u003ESave\u003C/b\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOnce saved, the winning team displays a \u003Cb\u003Egreen trophy\u003C/b\u003E icon next to their name.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERepeat for each match in the matchup.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ol\u003E\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/cb138147f702fc06ff47087738974a0f.png?v=-818668807\u0022 data-width=\u0022840\u0022 data-height=\u0022473\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 840px;\u0022 alt=\u0022Scorecard pop-up modal with score input fields and a Save button\u0022/\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003EEach match has its own scorecard pop-up \u2014 enter the score and click Save\u003C/figcaption\u003E\u003C/figure\u003E\u003Ccite class=\u0022recommended\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022title\u0022\u003ENote\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you make a mistake after saving, reopen the same scorecard, correct the numbers, and save again. You can edit scores as long as the match has not been finalized.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/cite\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022retirements_forfeits_and_withdrawals\u0022\u003ERetirements, forfeits, and withdrawals\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach scorecard includes a dropdown menu for special outcomes. Select the appropriate status \u2014 \u003Cb\u003ERetirement\u003C/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003EForfeit\u003C/b\u003E, or \u003Cb\u003EWithdrawal\u003C/b\u003E \u2014 when applicable and save the card.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Ccite class=\u0022warning\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022title\u0022\u003EWarning\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDo not cancel a match to correct a score entry error. Instead, zero out the scores and save. Cancelling removes the match from the schedule entirely and requires league commissioner intervention to reinstate. Only cancel a match if it was entirely called off and will not be replayed.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/cite\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022how_to_complete_matches_and_lock_standings\u0022\u003EHow to complete matches and lock standings\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen all matches for the game day are entered and correct, the overall team score appears at the top of the matchup page. Click \u003Cb\u003EComplete Matches\u003C/b\u003E to lock in those scores and update league standings. This finalizes the results for that game day.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022handling_tiebreakers\u0022\u003EHandling tiebreakers\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf teams split their scheduled matches evenly, a tiebreaker determines the game day winner. After the main matches are marked complete, a \u003Cb\u003EGo-To Tiebreaker\u003C/b\u003E link appears \u2014 click it to open the tiebreaker scorecard.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/0e9a6e3500acb15b3bc182820caff7d0.png?v=-1059425015\u0022 data-width=\u0022840\u0022 data-height=\u0022473\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 840px;\u0022 alt=\u0022Tiebreaker scorecard showing a highlighted final score of 20-22\u0022/\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003ETiebreaker scorecard \u2014 enter cumulative team totals, not individual player points\u003C/figcaption\u003E\u003C/figure\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETiebreaker scoring is \u003Cb\u003Ecumulative\u003C/b\u003E \u2014 enter the running team total as it increases, not individual player points. Players rotate every four points, so cumulative totals align with that structure.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EScoring is cumulative \u2014 record the team total as the match progresses, not individual player points\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPlayers rotate every four points; cumulative totals reflect that structure\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPlay continues until one team reaches 21 points and leads by at least two points\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGames can exceed 21 until the two-point margin is met (e.g., 22-20)\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter entering the final tiebreaker total, click \u003Cb\u003EComplete Match\u003C/b\u003E on the tiebreaker scorecard to finalize. Once all matches including tiebreakers are complete, your game day is closed and standings update.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022frequently_asked_questions\u0022\u003EFrequently asked questions\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EI entered the wrong score \u2014 how do I fix it?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReopen the specific scorecard, update the values, and save again. Do not cancel the match. Cancellation removes it from the schedule and requires commissioner action to reinstate.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHow do I record a forfeit or retirement?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUse the dropdown menu on the scorecard to select Retirement, Forfeit, or Withdrawal. Do not manipulate scores to reflect these outcomes.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHow does tiebreaker scoring work?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEnter the team\u0027s cumulative running total \u2014 not individual player scores. Because players rotate every four points, totals increase in multiples of four at rotation points. Play continues until one team reaches 21 and leads by two.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EA match was accidentally cancelled \u2014 what now?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EContact your league commissioner. Only they can reinstate a cancelled match.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022related_articles\u0022\u003ERelated articles\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022\u003EUnderstanding the Captain Dashboard\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022\u003ETeam Captains: Adding Players to Your Team League\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022\u003EPickleball Team Leagues FAQ\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQuestions about entering scores? 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