Order of Play is a court scheduling system inside the Event Desk that replaces traditional fixed-time scheduling and manual spreadsheets with a visual, drag-and-drop court grid.
Instead of assigning matches to exact start times, organizers can sequence matches so each court continues running efficiently, starting the next match as soon as the previous one finishes. This system is designed for tournament directors running events of all sizes, from club tournaments to large-scale competitions and Pro Tennis Tour (PTT) events.
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Initial Setup
To begin using Order of Play, the following setup steps must be completed in the Event Desk:
- Select “Order of Play” as the schedule type when creating the event
- Ensure all courts and facilities are properly configured in your club page and event setup
- Optional: Configure SMS notifications to alert players when their match goes on court or when scores are posted
- When first accessing the scheduler, define the day parameters, including:
- Match start
- Daily operating duration
- Time increments (e.g., 5, 10, 15, or 30-minute blocks)
Scheduling Matches
- Drag matches from the draw list directly onto the court grid
- The system indicates when all matches in a draw have been placed
- All changes are autosaved in real time
- Matches can be assigned timing rules such as “not before” times
- Matches can also be scheduled across multiple days (e.g., placing playoffs on a Saturday)
Publishing
- Draws must be published before the schedule can appear on the event profile page
- Each day must be published individually
- After publishing, updates can be made and pushed live using the “Publish Updates” button
Event Day Operations
- Select multiple matches and click Start to mark them as “In Progress” (triggers SMS notifications if enabled)
- Enter scores by selecting a match card, entering the result, and saving
- If auto-start is enabled, the next match in sequence automatically moves to “In Progress” when the previous match is completed
- Matches can be modified during the event, including:
- Dragging matches to new time slots or courts
- Pausing matches (e.g., due to rain delays)
- Pushing back subsequent matches to adjust for delays