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by theDoc
Wed Oct 20, 2010 5:09 pm
Forum: Scheduling Methods
Topic: Race Schedules & Software
Replies: 25
Views: 34266

Re: Race Schedules & Software

Lets see if I can answer all your questions: 1. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd will be given trophies 2. Last year we started at 9 am and finished around 2 to 3 pm, with a break for lunch...this year I have proposed that each den build a model rocket and we shoot them off after each den's race. That will give me...
by theDoc
Wed Oct 20, 2010 11:00 am
Forum: Scheduling Methods
Topic: Race Schedules & Software
Replies: 25
Views: 34266

Re: Race Schedules & Software

Continuing my discussion from my prior post ... I plugged in generators for a 12 car CPN chart. Not unsurprisingly, the number of heats was 132 (12*11 from the formula that I showed above). At a typical rate of one heat per minute, that would take more than 2 hours! If you had 30 racers, this would...
by theDoc
Tue Oct 12, 2010 8:18 pm
Forum: Scheduling Methods
Topic: Race Schedules & Software
Replies: 25
Views: 34266

Re: Race Schedules & Software

... and all my dens have more than 10 boys that are planning on racing. Are you dividing by "Den" (e.g. Den 1, Den 2, ...) or by "age group" (e.g. Tiger, Wolf, Bear, ...)? Double round robin is tenable for "den size" groups, but not always for "age group" siz...
by theDoc
Tue Oct 12, 2010 11:44 am
Forum: Scheduling Methods
Topic: Race Schedules & Software
Replies: 25
Views: 34266

Re: Race Schedules & Software

So I am looking for Complimentary Perfect N, as far as I can tell from the links you guys provided. I also checked out the free excel spreadsheet, but it only supports 4 rounds and all my dens have more than 10 boys that are planning on racing. I also saw the pages on the formulas to make your own.....
by theDoc
Tue Oct 12, 2010 8:45 am
Forum: Scheduling Methods
Topic: Race Schedules & Software
Replies: 25
Views: 34266

Race Schedules & Software

Hey guys, I am the PWD chair for the second year in our pack, last year being my first. We have a large pack (about 100 boys this year, 60-80 will race usually), and I want the fairest scheduling that I can provide. I know you need a lot more info, so here's everything: We weight in on a Friday nigh...