Celso C. Ribeiro,Sebastian Urrutia,Dominique de Werra
Combinatorial Models for Scheduling Sports Tournaments
Combinatorial Models for Scheduling Sports Tournaments
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This book provides solutions for sports scheduling problems in a variety of settings, using graph theory concepts, local search operators, and integer programming. It covers timetabling, traveling tournament problems, carryover minimization, breaks minimization, tournament design, tournament planning, and referee assignment, with applications to sports such as football, baseball, basketball, cricket, or hockey.
Format: Hardback
Length: 175 pages
Publication date: 04 October 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
This comprehensive book offers solutions for diverse sports scheduling challenges across various settings. It delves into intricate topics such as timetabling, the traveling tournament problem, carryover minimization, break minimization, tournament design, tournament planning, and referee assignment. Through a rich array of real-world applications spanning football, baseball, basketball, cricket, and hockey, the book showcases the application of methods and techniques. Presented in a step-by-step tutorial format, the book elucidates the use of graph theory concepts, local search operators, and integer programming in the realm of sports scheduling. These methods hold immense significance in all aspects of sports scheduling, ranging from global tournaments with massive broadcast rights and substantial financial implications to amateur leagues that necessitate meticulous coordination and logistical efforts due to the extensive number of tournaments and participants. By providing a comprehensive and practical guide, this book empowers sports organizers, administrators, and enthusiasts to effectively manage and optimize their sports schedules, ensuring the smooth operation and success of sporting events at all levels.
Weight: 460g
Dimension: 159 x 243 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031372827
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023
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