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Hi there, a heads-up that this event was submitted for rating to both the CFC and the CMA. It was done early this week to the CFC, but they informed me that due to being swamped, that they would rate it only for next week. In addition, just now, I have also submitted this event for CMA rating (event 7713, 3 sections). I am not sure when CMA ratings are done, but I believe on Fridays? When I see it rated there, I will repost here.
Re: CMA rating of (Ottawa) Family Day CYCC Qualifier
CMA ratings are calculated automatically, instantly, as soon as you enter them, and close off the event. I believe the ratings are not “official” until a staff member looks them over, and they are not added to the database for a few days.
CMA ratings are calculated automatically, instantly, as soon as you enter them, and close off the event. I believe the ratings are not “official” until a staff member looks them over, and they are not added to the database for a few days.
Check your email.
That's quite an efficient system, and so cheap too. They must be using some magic technology that no one else has. I bet their membership fee is really high to afford such service though. :)
Re: CMA rating of (Ottawa) Family Day CYCC Qualifier
I have already posted something similar not long ago, just can't resist to say it again.
I run CMA rated tournaments on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
For the Saturday and Sunday events, I submit the same day through the website, they will be posted usually on Monday or Tuesday.
For the Thursday results, I submit at Thursday night or even Friday morning, they will be posted by Friday afternoon.
When I found a mistake after the submission, just sent an email to Christian. It was fixed before posting. When I found a mistake even after posting, just sent an email. It was fixed within a day and with a notification email from Christian.
Database is updated every Friday. That means Thursday tournaments are posted and database updated in less than one day!
Have to mention Yves as well. He did the same great job when he was there. :(
CMA ratings are calculated automatically, instantly, as soon as you enter them, and close off the event. I believe the ratings are not “official” until a staff member looks them over, and they are not added to the database for a few days.
Check your email.
Hi John, thanks for this post, and for your email. By the way, where were you able to "see" the results? If you prefer, send it to me by email. I will happily bookmark that!
7713 2012-02-20 Family Day CYCC Qualifier
32 Aris Marghetis Aris Marghetis & Tom O'Donnell
Hi John, thanks for this post, and for your email. By the way, where were you able to "see" the results?
Log in at the organisers' portal with your password, click on "preview results" on the left-side menu. I believe the results are unofficial, at this point.
Log in at the organisers' portal with your password, click on "preview results" on the left-side menu. I believe the results are unofficial, at this point.
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