Behind the Scenes - The Competition Software
The competition pages on this site are generated by relatively small but powerful programmes.
The static webpages may be printed through your internet browser,
providing the default font size is set 16pt (see the 'Guide for Newcomers').
Click the links for detailed information on the programmes.
Demonstration versions (for PCs only) are available for download at the end of each overview.
Publishing this page is the last duty the Knockout Manager performs on a competition.

The Knockout Manager
Constructs traditional drawsheets from open competitions to multi zoned with selectable open rounds.
Draws every round or prelims followed by first round byes.
Reads names from an index of competitors and attaches them to drawn identity numbers.
Offers matches for entering results by zone/drawn order or tabulated order.
Publishes webpage draws in static (printable) and scrolling (screen only) formats.
Publishes draws, scoresheets by zone and rounds and ID only draws for handbooks in csv format.
Timing on a 1.3 Ghz machine under Windows XP:-
Constructing a 4096 entry open competition drawn each round, (4095 games), 2mins 37secs.
... and publishing this page is the last duty the League Manager performs for a league.

The League Manager
Generates league schedules for three teams or more, meeting just once or on many occasions.
Offers individual ties for results input.
Publishes tables and fixture lists in webpage format and csv.
Other Programmes (For Indoor Facilities):-
Rink Scheduler

Manage up to 12 rinks over a year.
Book rinks individually, repetitively or generate league schedules and competitions.
Publishes in webpage format ; Daysheets for the office, Session Sheets for handbooks,
Fixture Sheets for League Teams and Simple Draw Sheets (prelims and first rounds).
Export a league's schedule to the Tabulator below for checking games played.
Timing on a 1.3 Ghz machine under Windows XP:-
Placing 3 divisions of 21 teams meeting twice, (1260 games) into a 9 rink facility, 51secs.
League Tabulator

Construct any division, enter results and publish its league table or grid in webpage format.
Import a league's schedule from above to reconcile played games, identify those that haven't.