Module 4: Scheduling, Grounds & Officials
Ravi Patel — League Admin Dallas Cricket League — Spring 2026
Grounds Management
Manage all venues registered for the season. Configure pitches, availability windows, and time slots.
| Ground | Location | Capacity | Availability | Slots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson Cricket Ground | Richardson, TX | 2 pitches | Sat–Sun | 8am, 12pm, 4pm |
| Plano Sports Complex | Plano, TX | 3 pitches | Sat–Sun | 9am, 1pm, 5pm |
| Frisco Fields | Frisco, TX | 1 pitch | Saturday only | 9am, 1pm |
| Irving Community Park | Irving, TX | 2 pitches | Sat–Sun | 8am, 12pm |
Ground Detail — Richardson Cricket Ground
Weekly availability calendar and configuration for Richardson Cricket Ground.
Weekly Calendar View
Saturday
- ✓ 8:00 AM — Available
- ✓ 12:00 PM — Available
- ✓ 4:00 PM — Available
Sunday
- ✓ 8:00 AM — Available
- ✓ 12:00 PM — Available
- ✗ 4:00 PM — Reserved
Blackout Dates
Easter
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Division Restrictions
Division 1 Division 2
Schedule Generation Wizard
Configure and generate a round-robin schedule for Division 1.
Division
Division 1 (6 teams)
Format
Round Robin
Each team plays every other team once
Teams
Scheduling Constraints
- ✅ Max 1 game per team per weekend
- ✅ Balance home/away games
- ✅ Balance Saturday/Sunday
- ✅ Respect team blackout dates
- ✅ Respect ground availability
- ✅ Each team umpires minimum 2 matches
Generated Schedule (Draft)
Draft — Not Published Showing 8 of 15 matches
| Wk | Date | Time | Match | Ground | Umpiring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 7 | 9:00 AM | DFW Thunderbolts vs Plano Strikers | Richardson | Frisco Falcons |
| 1 | Mar 7 | 1:00 PM | DFW Warriors vs Frisco Knights | Plano Sports | Plano Panthers |
| 1 | Mar 8 | 9:00 AM | Frisco Falcons vs Plano Panthers | Frisco Fields | DFW Warriors |
| 2 | Mar 14 | 9:00 AM | Plano Strikers vs DFW Warriors | Richardson | DFW Thunderbolts |
| 2 | Mar 14 | 1:00 PM | Plano Panthers vs DFW Thunderbolts | Plano Sports | Frisco Knights |
| 2 | Mar 15 | 9:00 AM | Frisco Knights vs Frisco Falcons | Irving | Plano Strikers |
| 3 | Mar 21 | 9:00 AM | DFW Thunderbolts vs DFW Warriors | Richardson | Plano Panthers |
| 3 | Mar 21 | 1:00 PM | Plano Strikers vs Frisco Falcons | Plano Sports | DFW Warriors |
Fairness Scorecard
Automated quality analysis of the generated schedule.
| Metric | Score | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Home/Away Balance | ✅ 98% | All teams within ±1 home game |
| Saturday/Sunday Balance | ✅ 95% | All teams within ±1 Saturday game |
| Ground Variety | ⚠️ 85% | Frisco Falcons play 3 of 5 home games at same ground |
| Umpiring Distribution | ✅ 100% | Each team umpires exactly 2 matches |
| Blackout Compliance | ✅ 100% | No matches on blackout dates |
| Time Slot Balance | ✅ 92% | Minor imbalance in morning vs afternoon |
Schedule Quality: 95%
Ready to Publish
Schedule Publication
Review and publish the finalized schedule to all participants.
Publication Summary
Teams Notified
6
Captains Notified
12
Umpiring Assignments
6
Notification Preview
Subject: Dallas Cricket League — Spring 2026 Schedule Published
Body: Dear Captain, the Division 1 schedule for Spring 2026 has been published. Your first match is on March 7, 2026. Please review the full schedule on the LeaguEvo portal and confirm your team's availability. Any conflicts must be reported within 48 hours.
📋 Creates audit entry — Publication logged with timestamp, admin identity, and version number.
Reschedule Flow
Handle fixture changes with full traceability and automatic notifications.
Original Fixture
- Week: 3
- Date: Mar 21, 9:00 AM
- Match: DFW Thunderbolts vs DFW Warriors
- Ground: Richardson Cricket Ground
Rescheduled Fixture
- New Date: Mar 28, 9:00 AM
- New Ground: Richardson Cricket Ground (same)
- Reason: Rain forecast
Automatic Notifications
| Recipient | Role | Notification |
|---|---|---|
| DFW Thunderbolts | Captain | Email + Portal notification |
| DFW Warriors | Captain | Email + Portal notification |
| Plano Panthers | Umpiring Team | Email + Portal notification |