Understanding When Open Matches Occupy Club Calendar Slots

Understanding the conditions under which open matches on Playtomic occupy a slot in your club’s calendar (i.e., are linked to a court booking) is essential for effective club management.
One important thing to note is that open matches do not always generate a court booking — they only do so when specific criteria are met. Here’s how it works:

When does a open match book a court (and appear in the club’s calendar)?

1. 1 player: The court is never booked. *
2. 2 players: The court is booked only if more than 12 hours remain before the match start time .
3. 3 players: The court is booked only if more than 4 hours remain before the match start time.
4. 4 players: The court is booked immediately and the match is confirmed.

• Other players who may still join and complete the open match, and
• Potential private bookings from other users.

Additional Information

1. Cancellation Impact:
   •  If a club cancels a match, it will be removed from the current schedule but will reappear in the club’s list of open matches, making it available for other players to join at the same date and time.
2. Court Availability: 
   • When all available spots on a court are filled, the match is automatically cancelled, regardless of the number of players.
3. Manual Forced Override: 
   • Clubs have the option to manually force a open match onto a court, even if it hasn’t yet reached the minimum required number of players. For example, a match with only one player can still be assigned to a court through manual force.
     However, if the match is not completed with the necessary number of players, it won’t be automatically cancelled. You can learn more here.

By understanding and adhering to these guidelines, you can ensure efficient management of open matches at your club on Playtomic.

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