Running Elimination Matches

Running Elimination Matches

Once qualifying is complete and your bracket is seeded, you manage matches round by round from the elimination bracket page.

Seeding from Qualifying

Click Seed Bracket to automatically seed the bracket from qualifying standings. The #1 qualifier gets the top seed, #2 gets the second, and so on. In double elimination, seeding determines first-round matchups.

Entering Match Scores

For bowling score matches, enter each bowler's game scores. Handicap is applied automatically based on your tournament settings. The higher total wins and advances.

For win/loss matches, simply click the winner's name.

The Bracket Tree

The visual bracket tree shows all rounds with connector lines between matches. Completed matches show scores and winners. Current-round matches are highlighted for easy identification.

Lane Assignments

Assign lane pairs to each round of matches. Enter the number of lane pairs in play and the starting lane number, then click Auto-Generate to create lane assignments that avoid repeat pair matchups.

Printing

Print the bracket tree, lane assignment sheets, and match schedules directly from the bracket page. The printable bracket includes your tournament logo and all match results.

Double Elimination: Grand Finals

In double elimination, the winners bracket champion faces the losers bracket champion in the grand finals. If the losers bracket champion wins, an optional reset match is played to determine the true champion.