Introduction: This tutorial from USSSA University covers the process of transitioning teams from pool play to bracket play within the DC.USSSA event scheduling system. This essential step ensures the smooth progression of your event from preliminary rounds to final competitions.
Accessing the Scheduling System:
Log into your DC account and select the event you're managing.
Access the event scheduling module to begin transitioning teams.
Scenario Overviews:
Straight Seeds: Transitioning teams directly based on their seed, regardless of pool.
Upper and Lower Flights: Dividing teams into upper (more competitive) and lower (less competitive) brackets based on pool play outcomes.
Consolation Games: Setting up additional games for teams not advancing to the main bracket, enhancing the event experience.
Moving Teams to Straight Seed Bracket:
Navigate to your bracket flight and select the "Pool to Bracket" option.
Utilize the system's tools to automatically seed teams based on completed pool play results or manually select teams for placement.
Confirm the placement of teams into the bracket, applying changes to update the public-facing schedule.
Creating Upper and Lower Flights:
Determine the split between upper and lower flights based on pool play outcomes.
Manually assign teams to each flight, ensuring an even distribution based on performance.
Utilize the "Pool to Bracket" function for each flight, adapting the seeding as necessary to reflect the desired competition level.
Setting Up Consolation Games:
Designate specific games from the main bracket to feed into the consolation bracket, ensuring teams have additional play opportunities.
As scores are inputted and winners/losers determined, the system will automatically populate the consolation bracket with the appropriate teams.
Manually adjust placements if scores are reported incorrectly or adjustments are needed post-transition.
Adjusting for Incorrect Scores:
If a score is reported inaccurately and affects bracket placement:
Correct the score within the pool play section.
Manually adjust team placements within the bracket flights to reflect the corrected outcomes.
Ensure both upper and lower flights are adjusted to maintain the integrity of the event structure.
Conclusion: Transitioning teams from pool to bracket play is a critical aspect of event management within the DC.USSSA system. By following the outlined steps, organizers can ensure a seamless progression from preliminary rounds to the final stages of competition.