Seeding the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Round

The second round of an event cannot be seeded until results for every athlete or relay have been entered for the first round and results have been listed by clicking List (Ctrl L) in the Run Menu!  However, if the event says Done, there is no need to press Ctrl-L. The same is true for the third and fourth rounds, if any. That is, the prior round must be completed and the status must say Done before the next round can be seeded.

Note: Normally, field events should be setup as one round Finals Only.

The seeding procedure for the next round after round 1, 2, or 3 varies depending on the event and the advancement method. Use the Scratch Pad to prevent qualified athletes from advancing if they have been eliminated because of injury, because they are exhibition, or because foreigners are not eligible to advance. In all cases, before seeding is completed, you will have a chance to preview the seeding and make manual changes. To seed the finals of a prelims/finals event, select the finals round. If you do not see the finals round, click All Events at the top of the Session List.

Round 2 of a 2 round event:  This is a simple procedure as the advancement was defined when round 1 was seeded. The number of athletes or relays per final heat and the number of heats in the final are defined in the Events Menu.

Round 2 of a 3 round event: The number of heats in this semi-final round was determined when round 1 was seeded. If the advancement is by place and time, then you will be able to select an advancement formula for semis to finals.

Round 2 of a 4 round event:  The number of heats in this quarter-final round was determined when round 1 was seeded. If the advancement is by place and time, then you will be able to select an advancement formula for quarters to semis. Regardless of the advancement method, you will also be able to indicate how many heats are to advance from quarter-finals to semi-finals.

Round 3 of a 4 round event:  The number of heats in this semi-final round was determined when round 2 was seeded. If the advancement is by place and time, then you will be able to select an advancement formula for semis to finals.

Round 3 of a 3 round event or round 4 of a 4 round event: This is a simple procedure as the advancement was defined when the previous round was seeded. The number of athletes or relays per final heat and the number of heats in the final are defined in the Events Menu.