Registration

Complete guide to player registration, database management, and roster administration in SwissSys. This section covers all tools for managing tournament participants.

Player Registration

Registration Methods

Manual player entry
Database-assisted registration
Import from external sources
Network mode registration

Player Information

Basic player data requirements
Rating system integration
Membership validation
Custom player fields

Database Management

Database Types

USCF database integration
FIDE player database
CFC (Chess Federation of Canada) database
Custom database creation

Database Operations

Database setup and configuration
Player lookup and verification
Rating confirmation
Database maintenance

Advanced Registration

Team Tournaments

Team roster management
Board order assignments
Team captain designation
Substitute player handling

Special Cases

Late registration procedures
Player withdrawals
Section changes
Emergency registration

Network Features

Multi-Station Registration

Network database sharing
Concurrent registration
Data synchronization
Access control

Integration Options

Online registration import
Tournament software compatibility
Export formats
Backup procedures

Each registration topic provides step-by-step procedures, best practices, and troubleshooting guidance for tournament administrators.