{"Status":true,"Message":"","Response":{"post":{"postuid":"d9650f92-7cff-4850-8b2c-f59f21b778b0","tenantuid":"45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903","projectuid":"4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919","title":"How to Configure Scoring and Scheduling Settings for Your Tournament Events in PT","slug":"article/how-to-configure-scoring-and-scheduling-settings-for-your-tournament-events-in-pt","html":"\u003Cp\u003EWhen setting up events in Pickleball Tournaments (PT), a second group of settings controls how matches are scored, how brackets are displayed, how courts are assigned, and how \u003Ca href=\u0022/72000646262-how-to-enable-player-scoring-and-auto-run-your-tournament\u0022\u003Eplayer scoring\u003C/a\u003E works. These settings are configured in the same event setup screen as your core event settings. This article covers each one.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022playoff_settings_round_robin_events\u0022\u003EPlayoff settings (round robin events)\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u0027re running a round robin event, you can indicate ahead of time whether the event will include a playoff round and how many teams advance. You can set or change this later during bracket verification, but setting it early helps with scheduling estimates.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022750\u0022 data-height=\u0022154\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/23468926-a831-4587-97a1-25a9d71065f5.png?v=81128980\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 750px;\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022score_format\u0022\u003EScore format\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESet the score format for this event (e.g. best 2 of 3, single game to 11, game to 15). You can also configure estimated match duration, timeouts per team, and what type of scoresheet you want printed for the event. These settings pre-fill the bracket verification step \u2014 you can always adjust them during verification.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022854\u0022 data-height=\u0022143\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/a68a1811-8681-40be-97b9-a431acca5594.png?v=634521332\u0022 style=\u0022\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022show_seeds\u0022\u003EShow seeds\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToggle this on to display seed numbers on the public bracket. Turning it off hides seed numbers but does not change seeding or bracket structure.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022306\u0022 data-height=\u0022126\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/672785e1-e592-4f46-9030-7bdc4bbeb1f4.png?v=1757084032\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 306px;\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022court_assignment\u0022\u003ECourt assignment\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen using the Daily Planner or Simulator, you can assign this event to specific courts or allow it to use any available court. Assigning dedicated courts helps with scheduling projection accuracy for large events.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022453\u0022 data-height=\u002265\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/4c419524-8c31-4137-93f8-877f04ff472c.png?v=2046430567\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 453px;\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022text_notifications\u0022\u003EText notifications\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u0027ve enabled the texting service for your tournament, this setting controls what message players receive when their match is placed on the court desk. The wording varies by selection but always includes the court number.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022497\u0022 data-height=\u0022133\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/d38964b5-8a48-4725-8889-d52a00a0d47a.png?v=-1818775284\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 497px;\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022player_scoring\u0022\u003EPlayer scoring\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlayer scoring allows players to enter their own match scores from their phones instead of requiring a tournament staff member to enter scores. When enabled, you can set an auto-confirm window (up to 5 minutes) after which the score is automatically confirmed if neither player disputes it.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022347\u0022 data-height=\u0022162\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/26e09c57-56ec-459b-8d6e-0b1387ee6fed.png?v=-1516772312\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 347px;\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Ccite class=\u0022recommended\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022title\u0022\u003ENote\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you use auto-confirm, add the auto-confirm window length to your estimated match time when scheduling. A 1-minute auto-confirm window is recommended \u2014 it reduces the risk of accidental score entry for the next match while minimizing time lost. Communicate clearly to players that they should enter and confirm scores immediately after each match.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/cite\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlayers can also tap a dispute button if a score was entered incorrectly \u2014 a disputed score routes to the tournament desk for resolution.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022frequently_asked_questions\u0022\u003EFrequently asked questions\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EDo I need to configure these settings before registration opens?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo. Score format, playoff settings, and most display settings can be adjusted during bracket verification before the event starts. Setting them in advance saves time at verification but is not required.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ECan I enable player scoring for some events but not others?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlayer scoring is available per event. You can enable it for some events and not others \u2014 for example, enabling it for main draw rounds but not finals.\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\u003EHow to Set Up an Event in Your Tournament in PT\u003C/a\u003E \u2014 core event setup: skill, age, format, registration settings\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022\u003EHow to Verify My Brackets in Live Console\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022\u003EHow to Set Starting Times Using Daily Planner\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQuestions about scoring or scheduling settings? Email \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: \u0022Do I need to configure these settings before registration opens?\u0022,\r\n    \u0022acceptedAnswer\u0022: {\r\n    \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022Answer\u0022,\r\n    \u0022text\u0022: \u0022No. Score format, playoff settings, and most display settings can be adjusted during bracket verification before the event starts. 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