Setting up matches

Matches for both competitions start on the same day every month; U1300 (7th of the month) & U1600 (14th of the month). It is important to send out the announcements on time 2 weeks before the start date. It is best practice to schedule an announcement to be posted on the day 2 weeks before the start date. This can be done any time at your convenience. To schedule a post go into 'Post Announcement' --->'More options' in the top right corner--->Then at the bottom you can set the date the post goes out and add graphics. See the screen shots below.

When setting up the round announcement please use the template I have posted in the forums below.

U1300 CC24 U1300 Forum resources - Chess Forums - Chess.com

U1600 CC24 U1600 Forum resources - Chess Forums - Chess.com

You can add a message at the top and then just amend the relevant parts that are in red to refer to the round, times, dates etc. Copy and paste the fixtures from the forums on the main page for the relevant divisions.

Please use the graphics in the header by going into More options in the top right corner where you can upload it.

You can also schedule the date that the announcement is posted, so you can set them up days/weeks before, and they are posted automatically on the date that you have set.

Monitoring chasing up.

You will need to monitor that the matches have been set up initially and then if minimum numbers have been reached. Richard posts when matches are not set up, are below player minimums and if a player goes over the rating limit links to the forum are posted in notes and listed in the forum. Monitor these and chase up the relevant admin if applicable

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I also put the match link in forums (number on the right) and mark in red the teams below minimum.

Forfeit matches

In addition if teams fail to meet minimum numbers by the start date, the match defaults. I always put a note on, a couple of days before the start date to indicate the teams that are short. I also put the player numbers they have against the minimum in the form of a fraction eg.2/3.

I'll post another note to say matches have been awarded to the opponents and the matches can be cancelled, once the start date has passed..

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