Manually add players
Manually add a player to a tournament instead of importing entries or receiving them through online registration.
Sometimes players are added after the registration deadline or are not registered through the online entry system. In these cases, organizers can manually create a player entry in Tournament Planner.
Steps
Add a new player
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Open the main menu.
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Select Player → Add Player.
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The Player Properties window will open.
Configure player information
General tab
Enter the player's basic information, such as:
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Name
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Personal details
Address tab
Add contact details, such as:
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Mobile phone number
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Email address
This allows you to contact the player directly from Tournament Planner, for example to send match start times.
Sport tab
Specify sport-related information:
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Player level
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Rating
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Rankings
Rankings can also be imported via:
Player → Import Ranking.
Events tab
Select the events the player will participate in.
For doubles or mixed doubles:
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Select the doubles event first.
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Choose the partner from the dropdown list.
Availability tab
Define the player’s availability:
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Activate the availability matrix.
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Mark unavailable time slots.
You can add, modify, or remove unavailable times using:
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Mouse
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Keyboard
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Context menu
Fee tab
Shows the player's outstanding balance during the tournament.
Note tab
Add internal notes about the player, such as:
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Preferences
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Special requests
Messages tab
Displays all messages sent to or received for the player.
Result
After saving the player information:
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The player is added to the tournament.
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The player can be assigned to events and included in draws.