How to Enter Scores for a Team Event in PT (Captains)

Team captains in Pickleball Tournaments (PT) team events enter scores directly from the tournament matchup page after lineups have been set. This guide walks through the full match management workflow — finding your scheduled matches, entering scores on the scorecard, refreshing to confirm entries, completing the matchup, and navigating to the next round.

Note

This video covers the full match management workflow for team captains. Score entry starts at 2:00. For lineup setup instructions, see How to Set Lineups for a Team Event in PT (Captains).

Before You Begin

Before score entry is available, lineups must already be set for the matchup. If lineups are not in place, the scorecard will not be ready for score entry. 

If lineups haven’t been set yet, complete that step first before returning here to enter scores. See How to Set Lineups for a Team Event in PT (Captains).

Enter Scores for Your Team Matchup

Coming from pickleballtournaments.com:

  1. Log in and navigate to the tournament page on Pickleball Tournaments (PT) at pickleballtournaments.com.
  2. Click the My Matches tab to view your upcoming match schedule.
  3. Locate the matchup you want to score and click on it to open it.
  4. Click Go to Matchup to open the scorecard.
  5. Select the individual match on the scorecard and input the final score.

Coming from just having entered your lineups:   Find the matchup banner, and below that will be "Back to Scorecard" button.  Click on that, then select the individual matches to input the score.

For all cases when entering a score:

  1. Click Save to record the score — repeat this for each individual match on the scorecard.
  2. Refresh the screen to confirm all score entries are updated and visible.
  3. Once all scores are entered and verified, click Complete Matches to finalize the round.
  4. Return to the My Matches tab to repeat this process for subsequent rounds.

Warning

Unsaved entries will not be recorded. Always click Save after entering each score, and refresh the screen to confirm the entry is visible before moving to the next match.  If the score does not automatically display properly, refresh your screen by pulling down from the top of the page on your phone.

Recording Special Match Outcomes

If a match ends in something other than a standard score, use the dropdown menu above the score-entry area for that match to record the correct outcome.

Select the correct outcome type from the dropdown, then click Save.

If You Entered a Score in the Wrong Match

If you placed a score in the wrong match card, do not cancel the match. Instead:

  1. Return to the incorrect match entry.
  2. Clear the scores by setting them back to zero.
  3. Click Save.
  4. Enter the score in the correct match card and save again.

This is the correct way to fix a misplaced score without disrupting the matchup setup.

Warning

Cancelling a match removes it from the matchup setup and may require tournament director intervention to restore. Always zero out and save instead of cancelling when correcting a data-entry mistake.

After you've completed your matchup:

Make sure to hit "complete match" when all of your matchup games have been played.

Confirm that you want to complete your match, then return to the "my matches" tab at the top of the page.

Repeat the same steps as before, going to round two, using the circular arrows to flip the scorecard, and clicking on go to matchup.  This is how you find and easily navigate to your next matchup, in this case, round 2. 

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I enter scores without lineups being set first?

No. Lineups must be set before the scorecard is available for score entry. If you don’t see the scorecard, check that lineups have been submitted. See How to Set Lineups for a Team Event in PT (Captains) for help.

Where do I find the My Matches tab?

The My Matches tab is at the top of your tournament page. After logging in and selecting your tournament, click My Matches to see all of your team’s scheduled matchups.

How do I confirm my scores were saved correctly?

After clicking Save, refresh the screen. If the scores are visible after refreshing, they were saved successfully. If they’re not visible, re-enter and save again.

What happens when I click Complete Matches?

Clicking Complete Matches finalizes the round and updates standings. Once a round is completed, scores cannot be edited without tournament director assistance.

Can I correct a score after clicking Complete Matches?

Score corrections after a round has been completed require tournament director access. Contact your tournament director for assistance, or reach out to support@pickleball.com.

Need a hand entering scores? Reach out to support@pickleball.com and we’ll help you get your matchup wrapped up.