The CSI Group Play format is a two-stage tournament. Stage 1 is a group stage and Stage 2 is a single elimination final bracket. In Stage 1, teams are drawn into five separate matches (excluding factors beyond our control).
STAGE 1 SCHEDULE
You are responsible for knowing when and where to play. Your entire Stage 1 schedule will be available prior to the division start at www.ctsondemand.com. Select the correct event and division to view the Division Homepage (example below). To see your Stage 1 schedule, type your team’s name or any of your teammates’ names in the search field and then click the search button. Please note that clicking the Stage 2 bracket image will not display your Stage 1 schedule.
You are responsible for knowing when and where to play. Your entire Stage 1 schedule will be available prior to the division start at www.ctsondemand.com. Select the correct event and division to view the Division Homepage (example below). To see your Stage 1 schedule, type your team’s name or any of your teammates’ names in the search field and then click the search button. Please note that clicking the Stage 2 bracket image will not display your Stage 1 schedule.
You will then see a list of all upcoming matches for your team (see example below). The list may include upcoming matches in other events or other divisions. Therefore, make sure you are looking at matches for the correct event and division by checking the division acronym. Below are a few examples of division acronyms. If you don't know the division acronym for your division, please check your registration confirmation email or ask the Tournament Desk.
EVENT - DIVISION |
DIVISION ACRONYM |
BCA Pool League World Championships 8-Ball Teams - Silver Division |
8TS |
USA Pool League National Championships 9-Ball Teams Division |
USA9T |
CSI Leagues Michigan State Championships: 8-Ball Singles - Platinum Division |
MI8SP |
CSI Leagues Louisiana State Championships: Scotch Doubles - Gold Division |
LASDG |
The match list will also be sorted by, and duplicated for, each of your teammate’s names. In the example below, all five Stage 1 matches are shown in the red box. To see the opposing team names, click the Matches icon.
QUESTIONS – READ THE PLAYER GUIDE FIRST!
Referees are present to enforce game rules and event policies, watch hits, etc. Tournament Desk staff are present to keep the event running smoothly, enter scores, distribute score sheets, etc. If you have questions about the team format, how teams advance, how wild cards are selected, or any other tournament management issue, please read the Player Guide or read The CSI Group Play Format - A Comprehensive Guide. If you truly can’t find the answer in the Player Guide or the article, please visit the Tournament Desk.
Referees are present to enforce game rules and event policies, watch hits, etc. Tournament Desk staff are present to keep the event running smoothly, enter scores, distribute score sheets, etc. If you have questions about the team format, how teams advance, how wild cards are selected, or any other tournament management issue, please read the Player Guide or read The CSI Group Play Format - A Comprehensive Guide. If you truly can’t find the answer in the Player Guide or the article, please visit the Tournament Desk.
TEAMS MUST BE PRESENT WHEN STAGE 2 TEAMS ARE POSTED
Stage 1 results and the Stage 2 bracket will be posted shortly after all Stage 1 matches conclude. Your team is responsible for checking the Stage 2 bracket frequently and knowing when and where to play your Stage 2 matches. Stage 2 matches could begin within one hour of Stage 1 being complete so please check www.ctsondemand.com frequently and make sure your team is ready to play immediately after Stage 1 concludes.
Stage 1 results and the Stage 2 bracket will be posted shortly after all Stage 1 matches conclude. Your team is responsible for checking the Stage 2 bracket frequently and knowing when and where to play your Stage 2 matches. Stage 2 matches could begin within one hour of Stage 1 being complete so please check www.ctsondemand.com frequently and make sure your team is ready to play immediately after Stage 1 concludes.
