![]() ![]() For example, if six locations are available, and the tournament contains 13 entries, it takes four rounds to complete the tournament using either the single elimination or the multilevel and eight rounds to complete a double elimination. As a result, when sufficient locations are available, the multilevel tournament takes the same amount of time to complete as a single-elimination tournament and half the time of a double-elimination tournament. This is not the case in the multilevel tournament. In the final rounds of play in single- and double-elimination tournaments, only one or two locations are in use. Another benefit is that in each round the players are more likely to encounter other players of their caliber. One result of this approach is that all entries play about the same number of games. This downward movement continues until no other challengers remain. However, in a multilevel tournament, a player is not eliminated following a loss but simply moves down one or more levels of play into the consolation rounds. The multilevel tournament is similar to a single-elimination tournament in fact, at the top level they are the same. For more on double eliminations, see chapter 4. The double elimination is a good option when the number of locations is limited, time is at a premium, final standings are important, and all entries are to be awarded a minimum of two games. This is as many rounds as in a round robin double split (discussed later) but without the advantages a round robin tournament offers. For example, if the tournament consists of nine entries and four locations are available, the double-elimination tournament takes seven rounds to complete. Also, this tournament type often uses available areas inefficiently. The major difficulties with the double elimination are that the second- and third-seeded entries play many games, particularly in the final rounds of the tournament, and it takes many rounds to complete. It also has weaknesses, and there are alternatives. However, this tournament type is often overrated because of those strengths. The double-elimination format ensures that all entries play at least two games. The second problem with the single elimination is that half of the entries play only one game (or match). Having a losers' bracket gives such an entry an opportunity to play in the finals. The first is that one of the best entries may have a bad first game or match or have been poorly seeded in the single-elimination draw if that occurs in a single-elimination tournament, that entry is eliminated too soon. The double-elimination tournament addresses two problems inherent in the single-elimination tournament. Single-elimination tournaments are discussed in depth in chapter 2. You would then determine seeding for the single elimination by the standings at the conclusion of the previous playing period. Probably the best use for the single-elimination tournament is play-offs at the end of a season or following a longer tournament, such as a split round robin. Yes, a single-elimination format is the simplest, but the other tournaments described in this manual are also easy to organize, so the simplicity of single elimination is not a significant factor in its favor. When more extensive participation is important and more locations and time are available, a single-elimination tournament is probably not your best choice. Of all the tournaments, this one requires the fewest games (or matches) however, half the participants are eliminated after one game, and only a quarter of the participants remain after the second round. The single-elimination tourney is valuable when the number of entries is large, time is short, and the number of locations is limited. Losers are eliminated, and winners advance to the next round until only one contestant remains-the tournament champion. ![]() The greatest appeal of the single-elimination tournament is its simplicity. In the passages that follow, you will find the details on each kind of tournament or league, including individual strengths and weaknesses and suggestions for the best use for each tournament and league format. Nine types of tournaments or leagues are described in this book: single elimination, double elimination, multilevel, straight round robin, round robin double split, round robin triple split, round robin quadruple split, semi-round robins, and extended (such as ladder and pyramid tournaments). This is an excerpt from Organizing Successful Tournaments-4th Edition by John Byl. ![]()
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