When the tournament outgrows the sheet
A practical comparison for organisers who have been running the day from a workbook, a group chat and a lot of crossed-out numbers.
| Question | a spreadsheet | Trophy |
|---|---|---|
| Set-up | You build the plan yourself and keep checking that the timings fit. | Tell Trophy the people, surfaces and hours. Edit the suggested plan before sharing it. |
| Joining | Copy a link, collect names and keep a second list somewhere safe. | One code gives players a join screen without an app, account or password. |
| Scoring | Someone types the score into the sheet, often after the game. | The people who played send and confirm the result from their phones. |
| Standings | Formulas are powerful but fragile when rows move or a result changes. | The table is derived from the current confirmed results and can be rebuilt. |
| On the day | The workbook is not a public board, a helper role or a TV view. | Share the board with supporters and give helpers only the scoring controls they need. |
| After the final | Save a copy, send a screenshot and start again next season. | Keep the result, awards and set-up ready to share or run again. |
Our view
Make the comparison on the day you actually run.
A spreadsheet is still useful for a quick calculation. Trophy is for the day when the plan, the people and the live result need to agree with one another.
See Trophy in action