Any major problem with this schedule? Make a single elimination draw sheet for this schedule.

Any major problems?

Drawn on regular draw sheet

Will look like this

Compare the two SampleShould be

Byes Initial round calculated to the next-higher perfect power of 2—2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 Byes –Lower caliber seeds compete with each other. –Higher caliber seeds compete later to equalize game numbers.

Therefore

Seeding What are the problems with seeding below?

Principles Top in finals (work your way back) Equally difficult to advance –Close seeds to decide split –Top seed gets slight advantage Advantage seeding –Final 3 = 3 –Final 4 = 5 –Final 8 = 9 –Final 16 = 17

Seeding done properly

Equitable Seeding –Same final four –Changes with 7 entries 3 vs 7 –Difference of 4 –(Advantage 3 vs 6—difference of 3) 2 vs 6 –Difference of 4 –(Advantage 2 vs 7—difference of 5) Advantages of: –Advantage seeding –Equitable seeding

Game numbering Equitable for all Advantage to higher seeds –Rest for more games –Beaten by skill not fatigue because of schedule

Fairest location schedule?

Locations Closest games on best locations If other things being similar the higher seeds get the better locations If entries are similar a higher seed may get a slightly better location if subsequent games would also slightly disadvantage that entry Home game (h) to higher seed

Try a Single Elimination for 5 entries on 2 locations

Single Elimination Summary Basic premise = Number of games = N - 1 Implementation –Photocopy draw sheet –Seed entries –Schedule games Software

Advantages of SE –Easy –Many entries, few games Disadvantage –One game –Seed important –Few playing areas takes time Best use?

Let’s try a few from the CD