A number of people have asked me what set-up parameters are required to set-up my league management software for a new league.
Here are the basic questions :
1. In what year did the ? league start?
2. How many of the ? divisions are open?
3. What are the rating limits (if any) for each division?
4. Is multi-club membership for players permitted?
5. Are players required to be registered before playing for the first time?
6. Is there a system of player nomination?
7. Is there a concept of over rated players?
8. Are there are any knockout competitions?
9. Are there any individual competitions?
10. What is the standard start time for matches?
11. What are the various time control options for each division?
12. What are the number of boards for each division and KO competition?
13. Is adjournment permitted in any divisions : which ones?
14. Is adjudication permitted in any divisions : which ones?
15. Are any divisions age limited?
16. Are board colours pre-decided or decided by toss for each division?
17. What is the name of the trophy for each division?
On top of this I would need to be supplied with :
1. the names (and ECF codes) of each club
2. the details of each club secretary
3. the details of each of the team captains
4. the fixture list
5. which teams play in which division
6. the details of the league officers
7. The ECF codes of the players likely to play plus names for those without codes.
and that is basically that.