How Skill Level and Gender Based Divisions Work in Main Court

Tournament organizers on Main Court can create divisions based on categories such as gender or skill level. This feature simplifies participant management and ensures that all players' events are balanced and competitive.

For instance, an organizer may want to host a Mixed Doubles-only tournament but decide to create separate divisions by skill level. The divisions could be labeled as Mixed Doubles 3.5, Mixed Doubles 4.0, and Mixed Doubles 5.0. By sorting players into divisions that align with their skill ratings, the system ensures that higher-rated players, such as those with a 5.0 rating, cannot compete in lower-rated divisions like 3.5 or 4.0. This prevents unfair advantages and maintains the integrity of the competition for all skill levels. If a player attempts to register for a division lower than their skill level, they will receive this error message:

The rule is simple: players can play up, but they cannot play down to encourage fair divisions.

By leveraging this sorting feature, organizers can design tournaments that cater to diverse participant groups while promoting fair play and an enjoyable experience for all players.