Scarlet Dayne F.

Gabayan BSE Math 2

Different types of tournaments
1. Single tournament: In this format, participants compete in matches, and the loser of each match is
eliminated from the tournament until only one winner remains. A single tournament refers to a competition in
which participants compete against each other to determine a winner. In this type of tournament, all
participants are involved in a series of matches, and the winner of each match moves on to the next round.
The tournament continues until there is only one participant left, who is then declared the winner of the
tournament
Example of single tournaments include the FIFA World Cup in soccer, the Wimbledon Championships in tennis,
or the NCAA March Madness in college basketball.
How to schedule the game: In a single-elimination tournament, each team gets paired with another, and the loser
is eliminated while the winner moves forward. Create a bracket with the teams seeded according to their rankings.
Schedule the matches in a way that allows all the matches to be completed until a winner is determined.

2. Double elimination: Similar to single elimination, but with a second chance for participants who lose their
first match. Participants who lose a match are moved to a separate bracket, and can still compete for a
chance to reach the final.
Example in team sports like football or basketball, where teams are divided into two groups, and the top teams
from each group advance to the knockout stage. It is also commonly used in individual sports like tennis, where
players are divided into two groups, and the top players from each group advance to the final rounds.
How to schedule the game: A double-elimination tournament allows teams to keep participating even after losing a
match. Teams are usually separated into two brackets, and there is a winners' bracket and a losers' bracket.
Schedule matches in both brackets simultaneously, with losers from the winners' bracket moving to the losers'
bracket.

3. Round-robin: Participants compete against every other participant in the tournament, and the overall
rankings are determined by the number of wins and losses. This format ensures that every participant plays
against each other.
Example in various sports, such as soccer, tennis, and basketball, as well as in other competitive activities like
chess or debate competitions. They provide a fair and balanced format, ensuring that each participant has an
equal opportunity to compete against every other participant.
How to schedule the game: In a round-robin tournament, all teams play against each other at least once. If the
number of participants is large, divide them into groups where each team plays all other teams in their group.
Once all group matches are completed, advance teams from each group based on specific criteria, such as
points earned or goal difference.

4. Laderized tournament, also known as a ladder tournament, is a competition format where participants
are organized into a ladder structure. In this format, players or teams start at the bottom of the ladder and
gradually move up by challenging and defeating opponents ranked higher than them. When a lower-ranked
player successfully defeats a higher-ranked opponent, they swap positions on the ladder.
Example in a laderized tournament for a video game, players may start at a beginner level and have to win
matches to progress to higher levels, facing tougher opponents as they climb the ladder. Similarly, in a sports
tournament, teams may start in lower divisions and move up to higher divisions based on their results in
matches.
How to schedule the game: To schedule a ladder tournament, arrange matches in a ladder format where
winners advance and losers move down, ensuring the top players face tougher opponents as the tournament
progresses.