Checklist for Tournament Organisers


Name of Tournament:
Tournament Organiser:

TaskPerson Responsible for TaskResponsible Person's Phone No
Well before event decide date, format, prize-money, entry feeCommitteeNot applicable
Arrange venueTournament Organiser
Notify ATB of event details
Prepare tournament notice
Notify ASPA (NSW) Publicity Officer if publicity required
Incorporate tournament details on ASPA (NSW) website
Distribute tournament flyer to club convenors
Prepare tournament budgetTournament Organiser/Treasurer
Before the event, appoint Tournament Director
Appoint Rules Advisor (if not TD)
Organise Computer Operator
Organise Lookup Operator
Organise runners
Purchase trophies
Collect perpetual trophies
Print ratings listings for display on day
Organise name tags
Prepare certificates
Check stocks of score sheets, sets etc
Ensure all Scrabble sets & consumables arrive at tournament
Ensure all Computer Equipment & software arrives at tournament
Ensure all reference publications & rules sheets arrive at tournament
Ensure name tags arrive at tournament in time for registration
Supervise all aspects of catering
Organise raffle & lucky door prizes
Conceive novelty prizes
Receive entries & set-up draws
On day, supervise distribution of sets, table numbers, score sheets & tile check sheet
Set up computers
Manage refreshment area
Collect entry fee & distribute name tags
Insert payments and prizemoney into envelopes
[check same if task delegated]
Display latest ratings and rules on wall
Supervise runners & ensure playing area is kept tidy
Instruct novices on tournament protocol
Direct runners to collect name tags during last game
Co-ordinate any lunches and meals during play
Prepare tournament expense/income reportTournament Organiser/Treasurer
Fill in certificates with names
Present trophies & awards
Write tournament report for internet/ATB