Tournament System
The Federation App provides complete oversight of tournament sanctioning, results, and rankings across your federation.
Tournament Sanctioning
Sanction Applications
Clubs and organizers submit sanction requests online:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Tournament title |
| Date(s) | Competition dates |
| Venue | Location and facilities |
| Format | Singles, doubles, triples, mixed |
| Category | Championship level |
| Expected Entries | Anticipated participation |
| Entry Fee | Registration cost |
Approval Workflow
Calendar Management
- Avoid date conflicts
- Regional balance
- Championship scheduling
- Blackout periods
Championship Hierarchy
Support for all competition levels:
| Level | Example | Points |
|---|---|---|
| World | World Championships | 1000 |
| Continental | European Championships | 800 |
| National | National Championships | 500 |
| Regional | Regional Championships | 300 |
| District | District Championships | 150 |
| Club | Club Championships | 50 |
Results Management
Automatic Import
Results flow automatically from Tournament App:
- Tournament director enters results
- Results validated by umpire
- Automatic sync to Federation App
- Rankings updated
Manual Entry
For events not using Tournament App:
- Spreadsheet import
- Manual entry forms
- Validation checks
Result Verification
- Cross-check with registrations
- License validation
- Duplicate detection
- Anomaly flagging
Rankings System
ELO Calculation
Automated rating updates based on:
- Opponent strength
- Match result
- Tournament category
- Recent form
Category Rankings
Separate rankings for:
- Singles
- Doubles
- Triples
- Combined/Overall
Age Categories
- Youth (U12, U15, U18)
- Senior
- Veteran (55+, 65+, 75+)
Regional Rankings
- District level
- Regional level
- National level
Publication
- Automatic website updates
- Historical archive
- Trend visualization
- Export options
Points Allocation
Configuration
Define points for each tournament category:
| Position | National | Regional | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 100 | 50 | 20 |
| 2nd | 80 | 40 | 15 |
| 3rd-4th | 60 | 30 | 10 |
| 5th-8th | 40 | 20 | 5 |
Decay Rules
Configure how points expire:
- Rolling 12-month window
- Best N results count
- Minimum activity requirements
Reporting
Tournament Reports
- Events by region
- Participation trends
- Revenue analysis
- Organizer performance
Rankings Reports
- Movement analysis
- Category comparisons
- International benchmarking