Table monies and seat allocation – everything you need to know 

Before players arrive

The session box will contain:

• Sign-up sheet.
• Room set-up instructions.
• Card reader.
• Stamper.
• A small number of prepaid cards.
• Jar containing seating disks.
• Bag for the seating disks.

Check that the card reader has sufficient charge for the session —
at least 50%. For a busy session, use two card readers
to help speed up payments.

Taking payments

Take payment as players arrive. Payment can be made either
by card or by prepaid card.

Note any unusual circumstances or discrepancies on the sign-up sheet.

Seat allocation

Refer to the room set-up sheet in the box to determine:

• The number of tables in play.
• Whether one or two bags should be used.
• Whether the disk colours should be mixed or kept separate.

Prepare the seating disks

• Remove any table numbers that are not required before putting the
  disks into the bag.
• Remove Table 1 N/S from the bag, as this is normally
  pre-allocated to the Tournament Director and their partner.
• Take account of players with mobility requirements and allocate them
  an appropriate N/S position, removing that disk from the bag.

Disk selection

1. The member selects a disk from the bag.
2. Enter their table number and position on the sign-up sheet.
3. Return the disk to the jar.

When everyone has paid and has a seat

Return all of the following items to the
plastic box used for the boards:

• Card reader(s).
• Stamper.
• Unsold prepaid cards.
• Seating disks.
• Bag.
• Sign-up sheet.
• Room set-up sheet.