The 59th Chiba Prefectural High School Newcomer Athletic Meet Tennis Tournament, held on October 3 and 4 in Chiba City, successfully eliminated paper scorecards and streamlined operations by adopting the tournament management system raquty Pro, ict-enews.net reported.
Chiba Prefectural High School Athletic Federation Targets Sustainable Operations
The Chiba Prefectural High School Athletic Federation Tennis Division introduced the digital platform as a kickoff step toward building a sustainable tournament model. Looking ahead to the 2027 All-Japan High School Athletic Meet (Inter-High) for tennis—which Chiba Prefecture is scheduled to host—the division aims to overhaul traditional event administration.
With educators facing mounting pressure over work-style reforms, weekend club sports duties present a significant burden for teachers. Tennis presents particular administrative hurdles, including tracking simultaneous matches across multiple courts and recording scores via paper cards. By stepping in as pioneers, the Chiba division intends to create a sustainable operational framework that can serve as a template nationwide.
To understand practical operational demands on the ground, committee members visited the tennis competition at the current academic year’s Inter-High in Nara Prefecture. Those observations shaped the development of the system used in Chiba.
Digital Scoring and Real-Time Information Flow
During the two-day tournament in Chiba City, organizers replaced traditional paper workflows with an entirely paperless setup. Umpires entered scores point-by-point directly into mobile devices using the SCU method powered by raquty Pro, and submitted match results straight from the courts.
This direct reporting mechanism drastically reduced the lead time required to relay scores back to tournament headquarters. All information was managed centrally within the platform, allowing tournament officials and roving umpires to view identical, up-to-the-minute dashboards on their terminals. When a court reported a result, tournament brackets and order-of-play schedules updated automatically.
Players and spectators accessed live scores, standings, and match analytics via an online guest site. Competitors checked schedules without walking to headquarters, while spectators tracked multiple matches simultaneously. Additionally, coaches and players utilized the system’s visualization tools immediately after matches to review statistics and tactical graphs.
Preparation and Tournament Results
To ensure a smooth rollout, the Chiba division conducted pre-tournament umpiring workshops, familiarizing student athletes with the software before competition began. Officials reported zero match interruptions caused by scoring technicalities throughout the entire event.
Organizers plan to review feedback gathered from the Chiba City tournament to refine the software further. The ultimate goal remains creating an efficient, low-staff management environment that secures the future of high school tennis events.
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