Comprehensive WinTD Training Seminar
31 Jan 2015
Where: Kid Chess Atlanta - Meeting Room, 2501 East Piedmont Road, Marietta, GA 30062
Who: GCA members only
When: Jan 31st 8am-12pm, 1pm-5:30pm
Registration - FREE click on the register button on the left side menu to sign up
Details:
ALL Participants should have 1) a working laptop, 2) version of WinTD loaded, 3) sample tournament file loaded, and 4) should be able to access the USCF TD/Affiliate area before class. Class will be much less meaningful without the above prerequisites!
Introductory WinTD Session
8:00-8:15: Welcome/Introductions
(Computer check for WinTD, tournament file loaded, and access to USCF TD/Affiliate area)
8:15-8:25: Video 1 – Downloading and Using the USCF ratings database (7:23)
8:25a-8:35: Video 2 - Creating a tournament file/ Importing (8:37)
8:35a-8:45: Video 3 – How to Enter Players into a Tournament (9:39)
8:45-8:55: Video 4 – Basic Tips and Tricks (9:23)
8:55-9:05: Video 5 - Part 2: Pairings, Beyond the Essentials (7:45)
9:05-9:15: Video 6 - Entering Game Results & Correcting Entry Mistakes (8:24)
9:15-9:25: Video 7 - Tips and Tricks (7:11)
9:25-9:35: Video 8- Creating an On-Line USCF Rating Report for Submission (4:06)
9:35-9:45: Video 9- WinTD Master Files: Part 1, Using and Creating (8:32)
Break 10-10:15am
10:15-10:25: Phase I: Preparing an Import File / Importing File
10:25-10:35: Phase II: Using Golden Database / “Grooming” the Tournament File
10:35-10:45: Phase III: Using Master Files
10:45-10:55: Phase IV: Setting up Tournament / Basic Tournament Operations
Tips and Tricks
10:55-11:05: Phase V: Tournament Variants: Scholastic; Open Event; Individual/Team
11:05-11:15: Phase VI: Prize Distributions
11:15-11:25: Phase VII: Reports/Publication
Lunch 12:00p-1:00p
WinTD Practicum (using real data from old tournaments)
Welcome and Introductions:
3:15-3:45p Scenario 1:
Set up Tournament - Create tourney, 2) Import file, 3) Create Sections 4) error checking
3:45p-4:15p Scenario 2:
Scholastic Tournament - Inputting Results; Merge Sections
Break 3:00p-3:15p
Practical: Trainers: Fun Fong, Elena Gratskaya
Class rotates performing actual functions every 30 minutes
4:15-4:45p Scenario 3:
Open Tournament - Combine Sections; Prize Distributions
4:45p-5:15p Scenario 4: Team Tournament
5:15-5:30 Summary
5:30 pm - End Program