Tips for a successful league game

• Feel free to receive entries via MATCHi and then use Administration / Entries in MATCHi. Use the form template Seriespel BHS Dubbel incl division affiliation.
  
  
• The bigger the series the better. There are no disadvantages with a giant league game, only advantages.
  
  
• Recruit players and couples actively; email, Facebook, Instagram, and in the hall
  
  
• Good match times make for happy players, fewer substitutions, less hassle -> big league game
  
  
• Start with small divisions (4 or max 6 teams per division) if you don't know the level of the participants very well. Expand the size of the divisions as the series grows
  
  
• The higher divisions often need and want to play 90 minutes. It is possible to mix in the same series; e.g. div. 1-4 runs 90min and div. 5-11 run 60min
  
  
• Run a scoring system that ensures that the matches live up to the time. We recommend: always 3 sets, or as far as possible. 2 points per set won, 1.5 points for the lead, 2 games advantage for the lead. 1 point for a tie
  
  
• Good and sufficient extra time - facilitates changes, less whining, they don't have to ask the facility for help. There is no cost as unused times go back to MATCHi well in advance, at least 48 but usually 72 hours before. The motto is "better a handful of really good extra times than three dozen half-baked times". Think about the times the players want
  
  
• Find out how good the players are before putting them in a division. Better to have people on a waiting list for the next round than the wrong level
  
  
• Waiting list is good - many advantages with a big queue for the league game.
  
  
• Good and accurate administration is appreciated by both players and facilities
  
  
• League players are your best customers