The usual problem
When organizing an amateur competition, manual schedules often repeat fixtures or omit teams. A clear shared system prevents duplicated files and outdated messages.
A practical solution
The simplest approach is to generate all pairings with automatic bye rounds when needed.
- Choose one or two legs. Make this visible to every participant before the first match.
- Add dates after generating fixtures. Make this visible to every participant before the first match.
- Keep reserve dates. Make this visible to every participant before the first match.