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Run a table tennis tournament: groups, tables and game scores

Table tennis runs more smoothly when everyone knows which table to use and when to return. Count entries, choose groups and keep the rotation understandable for players and volunteers.

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Choose singles or doubles

A singles entry represents one player; doubles brings two members together as a pair. Use separate categories for different levels or age groups. Recognisable pair names make the public schedule easier to follow.

Compare the group workload

Sixteen players in four groups of four each play three group matches, giving 24 matches before the knockout stage. Two groups of eight would require 56. Available tables and hall opening times should inform this choice, not just entry numbers.

Leave room between table rotations

Declare usable tables and number them as they are numbered in the hall. Matches can exceed estimated lengths, so include changeovers, warm-ups and umpiring arrangements. Check a player’s commitments if they enter several draws.

Record games without losing the match result

Use the table tennis profile to enter points for each game. Choose the match-winning format before play starts. Check standings and qualifiers, then publish the knockout draw and its start times on the same public page.

A worked example

16 players and four tables

Four groups of four, with the top two in each group advancing to the quarter-finals.

16 players and four tables
Group stage24 matches
Quarter-finals through final7 matches
Total31 matches

This excludes consolation and placement matches. Scheduling in waves must still respect qualifiers’ availability.

Step by step in TournoiFacile

  1. Choose the sport and entrants

    Select your sport when creating a tournament. Name the competition and enter the categories and numbers of entrants. You can add final names later. Open the custom format if your event needs a different structure.

  2. Prepare the matches

    Choose the groups and what follows them. Add the pitches, courts or tables you can actually use, together with the playing days and available times. Allow for breaks and changeovers.

  3. Check the schedule

    Generate the programme, then check rest times and each category’s start times. Manual placement also lets you work by round, phase or category. Review estimated times before publishing.

  4. Record and share results

    Enter results using the scoring screen for your sport. Share the public link so that participants and spectators can find fixtures, scores and standings on their phones.

Practical questions

Are doubles partners scheduled as separate players?

No. Both players form one entry in the doubles schedule.

Can I change a table assignment?

Yes. Change the placement in the schedule and check the affected matches and times.

These guides describe the workflows available in TournoiFacile. The figures are planning examples, not guaranteed running times. For a sanctioned competition, check the rules and requirements with your governing body.

Make it your tournament

Choose your sport, build the structure and check the outcome before sharing the public link.

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