Set up the paper sheet before play
Choose the number of rounds and courts, then enter a short event title that distinguishes this sheet from an earlier session. Print one master copy for the scorekeeper. Label both teams on the correct round/court row before serving; players may change partners in every round, so a team name from the previous row is not enough.
This builder prints blank scoring rows. For a sheet with the actual assignments already filled in, use the round robin generator, replace its sample names, generate, and select Print / PDF. Check the print preview and select letter or A4 paper as appropriate. A long session may need multiple pages.
A two-round example: how team scores become individual totals
These names and scores are illustrative. In round one, Alex and Bailey beat Casey and Devon 11–7. In round two, Alex and Casey lose to Bailey and Devon 8–11. Each player receives their own team’s result in each game, even when the partner changes.
| Player | Played | Wins | For | Against | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey | 2 | 2 | 22 | 15 | +7 |
| Alex | 2 | 1 | 19 | 18 | +1 |
| Devon | 2 | 1 | 18 | 19 | −1 |
| Casey | 2 | 0 | 15 | 22 | −7 |
Bailey leads on wins. Alex and Devon each have one win, so the +1 versus −1 differential puts Alex first among those two. Points scored would be the next comparison if their differences also matched. The generator uses exactly this wins → difference → points-for order.
Ties, blank games, and missing scores
Agree before play whether a timed game may finish tied. In DinkRounds, an entered 8–8 score counts as a played game for all four people and adds eight points for and against, but gives nobody a win. A blank score is incomplete and contributes nothing until both sides are filled. Entering 0–0 records a completed tie; do not use it as a placeholder for a game that never happened.
If all ranking values match, the tool lists players alphabetically. That is display order, not a sporting tiebreaker. Agree on shared positions or a separate house tiebreaker before the first round. These are social standings, not a DUPR submission or official tournament ranking.
Check the totals before announcing a winner
- Confirm that each completed match has both scores and four named players.
- Compare games played. A person with more games has more chances to collect raw wins and points.
- For the whole group, points for and points against should balance; every team’s scored points are the other team’s conceded points.
- A sit-out is neither a played game nor a loss. Keep it separate from scoring.
Keep a record before changing the schedule
Print / PDF preserves the generator’s current visible assignments, scores, and standings. Its Copy button copies assignments and byes only. Generating again, remixing, refreshing, or leaving the page can clear the browser-only scores. Save a PDF before making a new attendance block and keep paper copies together if you need whole-session totals.
For a score correction, edit the two fields in the original game row and recheck the standings. For a paper correction, keep the original legible and mark the agreed replacement so the scorekeeper can reconcile it. Use the organizer guide for the full session procedure, or send a scoring bug report using made-up names.