2 scorekeepers at a time in classics 1 when i played. its too much to handle for 2 or even 3 people. herb style is different because score keepers only need to punch in your score if its higher. with papa format, they have to do it every time. Then, if there is a machine error, lagging data entry system, or any issue, they have to deal with that, press the button for trouble lite and other distractions they have pulling them from score keeping. As i stated, they all do a fantastic job, its not pointing any fingers at them and we all appreciate all of them and all PAPA staff, it's simply that there needs be more help, they cant do it all. Perhaps let more people qualify so everyone isn't playing so much to try to make top 24 (over 170 players and only 24 qualify). Adding 2 or more machines to the bank would also help. Same when there are lines 20 + people deep at the front counter with customers needing different things. A dedicated area or line just for entries would be great. Maybe could sell entries at each division's location itself such as a runner at a sports game or concert event that takes order for food and drinks? Could have a POS station (or simply an ipad) set up at each division or let players buy more than 2 entrees at a time at the front?. Papa patrons have grown largely over the years, not only the tourney players, but people who just show up to play the other games. Who knows, maybe im thinking to big, just thoughts. it was crazy packed this papa from the second the doors opened Thursday.
some numbers from papa 18 (2015) to papa 19 (2016):
Papa 18:
A- 92 players
B- 85"
C- 122"
D- 72 "
classics 1- 135 "
classics 2- 165 "
classics 3- 180 "
Papa 19:
A- 120 players
B- 94"
C- 159"
D- 73"
Classics 1- 177"
Classics 2- 179"
Classics 3- 191"