Tournament Desk

Rohan Dsouza

Blunt and practical. Written for whoever is holding the clipboard.

About

Rohan Dsouza has run draws in halls with four courts, one working printer and a flask of chai that was empty by ten. The Tournament Desk is written for organisers and match controllers, in short sentences and the second person. It is 4 p.m., you are an hour behind, and a player is due on two courts. Rohan tells you what to do first, then why.

Writes about

Scheduling
Match control
Running the day

Stories by Rohan Dsouza

From the Umpire’s Chair

The internet disappears at 18–all.

The board says 18–18; the active pad says 20–19. Rohan explains what the umpire and desk should do while the connection is down.

Explore the story Rohan Dsouza · 4 min read · Umpiring · Organising

At the Tournament Desk

Let Auto mode fill Next up. You make the calls.

Rohan sets up server-run Auto mode, handles the cards that must wait, and keeps announcements with the desk.

Explore the story Rohan Dsouza · 5 min read · Organising · Match Control

At the Tournament Desk

Court 3 is empty. You still can’t call the next match.

A two-event player is still on court. Use live readiness and actual rest to find the next playable work.

Explore the story Rohan Dsouza · 5 min read · Organising · Match Control

Rohan Dsouza is a SmashIQ desk name: an editorial voice rather than one person’s byline.