Re: Working with off numbers at tournament's.
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2016 10:18 pm
Some more suggestions for the OP.
People mentioned finding a volunteer to be odd-man-out. In our area, this volunteer doesn't pay entry fee. But they only have 50% chance of getting to play. They usually end up helping the TO with herding cats also.
I highly recommend this. At least, when you are new to being a TO. In the future when you have your routine set, it is easier for the TO to be the odd-man. We generally do one day/four matches. If the TO is playing then things start to run real late.
People mentioned finding a volunteer to be odd-man-out. In our area, this volunteer doesn't pay entry fee. But they only have 50% chance of getting to play. They usually end up helping the TO with herding cats also.
I highly recommend this. At least, when you are new to being a TO. In the future when you have your routine set, it is easier for the TO to be the odd-man. We generally do one day/four matches. If the TO is playing then things start to run real late.