This season we are running new software for paperless check-in and scoring, along with new rules to maximize the number of different opponents players will face. Returning members should read on for a quick review on all of the new changes!
Required Match Play Account
All players must register for a FREE account on Match Play Events. This is the new website we will use to track meet night registrations, player check-in, group matchups, round scoring and league results.
Required Registration For Each League Night
Match Play requires registration for each league night date so it can build the group matches for the event. If you do not register for a particular league night we will assume you are not coming! Registration closes at 6:05 p.m. the night of the meet. You can register for all of the regular season dates in advance.
- Log in to your Match Play account
- Search for “Gainesville” and click on “View All” for the Tournaments list.
- Locate the first GPL meet (#1) for the season and click the title to view its detail page.
- Click the “Register” button near the top of the page.
- Verify your name and click the Register button again.
- Repeat this for each league night date in the season.
- If you know in advance you will miss a night, skip it and do not register for it. If you sign up for a meet but can’t make it, you do not have to delete the registration but please do not check in that night.
- You can verify your registration status by clicking on the “Registrations” tab for each meet.
Online Check-in Process
When you arrive at the arcade, log into your Match Play account. Search for that night’s meet page. Click on the green “Check-in” button. Find the GPL table to get your nametag and you’re all set until we get started at 6:15!
Start Time Change
Please plan to be at the arcade at 6 p.m. (or earlier) for warm-up and check-in. Play will begin promptly at 6:15 p.m.
Late Policy/Procedure
If you can make it to league night but may not be there by the start time, please check-in on the Match Play website before 6:15 p.m. so you are still included in the night’s groupings. Your group should move you to the last position. If you haven’t arrived when it’s your turn, your ball will be plunged. This will continue until you arrive.
Match Grouping Changes
After check-in closes, players will be randomly divided into groups and randomly assigned to a machine from the weekly list. Your match assignments can be viewed on your phone on the Match Play website or on a tv screen at the arcade. When all matches have finished for that round, the next round will begin and players will be assigned another random machine and random set of new opponents. Repeat until all four rounds have been completed.
Scoring Changes
When everyone’s game is over, have someone take a quick video (not a picture) of the scores. At least two players in the group should use Match Play to enter the results to verify they are the same. You will only record the places earned (1st, 2nd..) and not total scores. Scoring is 7/5/3/1 points for 4-player groups; 7/4/1 points for 3-player groups. (No more bonus points.) Your total points after 4 rounds will be your score for that meet. Scoring results will be shown instantly on the Match Play website. Your best 6 meet scores will be used towards your final season score.