Pairs handicapping can be applied to any event. Currently handicapping is switched off. One needs to build up several months of data before a reasonable handicap can be assessed. The initial strategy is to look at the 12 month history of the pair on that day. If sufficient history is not available(less than 4 times) then the scope is widened to include performances on that day over their full history. If this still provides too little history then the scope is widened again to include performaces on ANY day - looking first at 12 month stats then full stats. If still too little history then the handicap must be assessed by the Scorer. The Scorer is shown all stats related to the pair and the 2 individuals. TBA in the Handicap movement report equates to "To Be Assessed".

N.B.There can be quite large changes in handicap if a partnership, formerly playing at least 4 times a year suddenly fail that criteria when next they play. Their handicap suddenly reverts to their lifetime average for the day in question and these can be markedly different. See the handicap movements reports for large shifts in handicaps.

N.N.B. You may wonder why day is mentioned. Some clubs play several days a week and quite often one day may be devoted to weaker players and another day the stronger players. This was the case at Daten;Wednesaday comprised a stronger field than on the Sunday.