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04/19/2026

Excited to share that we just got recognized as one of Tailgators's top fans! 🎉

04/09/2026

Looking to run a beta test of the new Survivors format this SUNDAY (Apr 12) early-mid afternoon after the main events are over at Tailgators

- must be ready to score on your phone/device.
- would like to to test online payment as well (not for all , but a few)

limited spots - so please PM ahead if you'd like to reserve a spot!

04/06/2026

🚀 Massive update drop!

We’ve just rolled out a full-site upgrade across Chalksta — cleaner design, faster experience, and a much more polished feel everywhere.

We also completely redesigned Survivors tournaments, fixing a ton of long-standing issues and improving how everything works behind the scenes.

🌗 New: Light & Dark mode support! Just hit the little theme icon in the bottom-right corner anywhere on the site to switch.

Big changes. Better experience. More to come. 💥

03/29/2026

We’ve been pushing hard across stability, performance, and new features. Here’s a clear breakdown of what’s been completed, what’s in progress, and what’s coming next.

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🧩 **NEW FEATURES & IMPROVEMENTS**

✅ Player-entered scoring now live — scores entered on personal devices automatically sync to captain sheets
✅ Full doubles support across all CSD screens
✅ Spectator score sheets fully functional
✅ Manual CPR override available for admins
✅ Improved roster handling — better persistence and smarter weekly carry-over
✅ Enhanced sign-in flow for improved reliability
✅ Better handling of live scoring data and offline robustness

🛠️ In Progress
• Major redesign of Survivors tournaments experience
• Survivors format overhaul
• Visual refresh across pages (cleaner, modern ESPN-style UI)

🔜 Coming Soon
• Survivors matches included in CPR calculations
• Collapsible feat display for cleaner score sheets
• Tooltip system for stat headers
• Improved handling for adding players mid-tournament
• Winners Circle return

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🐛 **BUG FIXES & STABILITY IMPROVEMENTS**

✅ Fixed multiple scoring inconsistencies across sheets and past matches
✅ Fixed handicap calculation issues across rounds and CPR ranges
✅ Fixed an issue where higher-rated players were not receiving the correct handicap adjustments at the top end of the CPR scale
✅ Fixed roster update issues affecting round totals and player placement
✅ Fixed issues with missing or incorrect scores in various formats
✅ Fixed player rankings display and filter behavior
✅ Fixed issues with match history display and incomplete score visibility
✅ Fixed edge cases in singles and tournament scoring access

🛠️ In Progress
• Tournament edge cases in CSD still being tested and refined
• Performance improvements for large team sheets
• Match page improvements for CSD singles

🔜 Coming Soon
• Improved name/column layout handling on score sheets
• Better consistency in mismatch detection on player score sheets
• Fixes for notification-triggered refresh behavior
• Auto-reconciliation improvements

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⚡ **PERFORMANCE & PLATFORM WORK**

🛠️ In Progress
• Performance optimization for team and index pages
• Foundations for improved scheduler and table management systems
• Ongoing evaluation and refinement of handicap logic

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💳 **BILLING**

• Ongoing improvements to billing workflows, flexibility, and item handling

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We appreciate all the feedback — it’s directly shaping these improvements. More updates coming soon as we continue refining the platform.

03/29/2026

🙌 COMMUNITY SHOUTOUT

A huge welcome to all of our newly joined leagues, and a big thank you to the long-time leagues who continue to rely on Chalksta to keep things running smoothly for both players and operators.

We’re proud to be supporting leagues across Canada — including Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia.

Special shoutout to some of our members:
• raxx.chalksta.com
• stixnstones.chalksta.com
• flixx.chalksta.com
• doolysottawa.chalksta.com
• misfitstooniepl.chalksta.com
• tailgators.chalksta.com
• cppl.chalksta.com

03/02/2026

🚀 chalksta Update – Major Improvements & Fixes

We’ve been hard at work behind the scenes tightening things up across the platform. This release includes a large batch of fixes, regressions resolved, and key improvements — especially around CSD (Chalksta Scoresheet Designer), teams scoring, and score management.

🔧 Critical & Regression Fixes

✅ Fixed complex rounds scoring issues that were incorrectly producing ties
✅ Resolved overall team scoring inconsistencies
✅ Fixed match win +1 calculation issue
✅ Restored missing Games Won / Match Won details
✅ Fixed score management win dropdown issues (Home/Away)
✅ Corrected rounds-won recalculation problems
✅ Fixed major bug when editing converted divisions (teams)
✅ Fixed schedule showing scores before matches start
✅ Fixed rotated screen “add player” disappearing issue

📋 CSD & Scoresheet Improvements

🎯 Break indicators now supported
📱 Small mobile game-number indicators added for captains
👀 Spectator sheet now correctly reflects singles scoring
✨ Removed intrusive progress indicators for cleaner score entry
📝 Long team names now wrap properly
📊 Improved mobile interaction on CPR charts
🏆 Fixed Player of the Week for CSD divisions
🔥 Addressed feat (ERO) submission inconsistencies

🛠 Stability & Quality Improvements

🔄 Fixed multiple scoring inconsistencies across views
👨‍✈️ Improved captain access to scoresheets from schedule
🖥 Corrected bold/display issues in view-only sheets
📅 Fixed latest scores summary display on schedule page

📊 Update Summary

🚀 26 total changes deployed
✔ 22 fixes
➕ 2 completed feature additions
🧪 2 major items currently in testing

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03/01/2026

Bunch of fixes incoming! Details to follow soon. Big one was missed feats (EROs).

Thanks to the Tailgators crowd for helping test out the bugs!

DM if you're missing an ERO, EBB, ETRO from the past 2-3 weeks, we'll get it added in to stats.

Just let us know match info (night played, opponent, and sheet info).

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02/19/2026

🚀 Platform Update – Major updates Across the Board

We’ve been pushing hard on stability, mobile experience, CSD divisions, CPR improvements, and SURVIVORS enhancements. Here’s a full breakdown of what’s been completed and what’s coming next.

✨ Features

New Scheduler Designer with enhanced table management
(add/remove tables, visual layout designer, improved scheduling flow)

Improved mobile support for Teams CSD (narrow screen optimization)

ERO/Feat modal added for mobile
→ Tap the Score column to access feats
→ Pool ball icons replace checkboxes

Load/Add Player icons moved into Team headers (cleaner layout)

Enhanced table management for doubles divisions

Added multiple new performance charts across various views

Opponent score poller added to new scoring sheets (Teams & Singles)

“+ Add Player to My Team” feature added to CSD teams_standard_gameplay

🛠 Bug Fixes
Critical Fixes

Fixed non-functional feat checkboxes on singles sheets

Fixed Facebook login issue (client-side bug)

Fixed CPR “n/r” filling empty slots incorrectly

Fixed mobile lineup options opening under headers

Fixed orientation detection on mobile

Fixed match scores not calculating correctly for CSD divisions

Fixed handicap calculation issues in CSD singles standings

Fixed match scores not populating overall results

Fixed scoresheet failing to open from week chart datapoint click

Fixed weird white gap on right side of rounds

Fixed double-tap dropdown issue (score/player selector)

High Priority Fixes

Simple tap (not long hold) for “Need X Balls to Win” on mobile

Ensured “Need X Balls to Win” math refreshes properly after score entry

Round totals alignment corrected

Latest CPR properly triggering into scoresheets

Fixed schedule drawing inconsistencies

Fixed SURVIVORS journey flow

Resolved multiple CSD gameplay inconsistencies

Improved teams_standard_gameplay scoring components

Fixed narrow-screen formatting issues for Round Totals

🔜 Coming Soon
High Priority

Include SURVIVORS matches in CPR calculations

Sticky header showing round score while scrolling

Mobile improvements:

Prevent page jumping when loading opponent lineup

Shortened player names (last initial + uniqueness logic)

Notification when opponent lineup is empty

Fix distorted TRS division name headers (singles)

Remove legacy controls from CSD divisions

Improve sheet divider highlighting (UI polish)

Feat chips that highlight matching feats below

Fix datepicker to default to today

Make spectator sheets fully compatible with CSD

Restore winners circles

Admin & System Improvements

Manual CPR override (Admin)

Proposed TRS review/approval summary table (Admin)

Save admin session preferences (number of divisions shown)

Integrate new-generation PayPal billing workflow

Add tooltips to stats headers

Improve SURVIVORS handling when inserting players mid-event

CPR lookup improvements for leagues migrated to standard gameplay

Allow player removal from team when scores exist

Big Picture

Full redesign of SURVIVORS experience

Implement recent league feedback

Collapsible feats to keep sheets cleaner

We’re tightening performance, refining mobile UX, stabilizing CSD divisions, and building stronger CPR + SURVIVORS integration.

More improvements rolling out soon. 💪

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02/04/2026

✨ What’s New & Improved
🏆 Team Gameplay Enhancements

"Teams Standard Gameplay" is now largely complete, delivering a more consistent and reliable scoring experience. Final refinements around match score handling are underway. This much-improved scoresheet format will replace all scoring for teams formats in the near future

📊 Deeper Insights & Better Visibility

New charts and visual analytics have been added across multiple views, making it easier to understand performance trends at a glance.

Improved CPR (chalksta power ranking) integration ensures ratings align more accurately with current match data.

🛠️ Stability & Bug Fixes

Resolved an issue where division match scores were not displaying correctly, restoring full visibility into match results.

Addressed several reported scoring and display inconsistencies to improve overall reliability.

🔍 Currently Being Tested

Opponent score validation for both team and singles scoring sheets, helping catch errors before they matter.

Improved scoresheet access from weekly performance charts, ensuring smooth navigation from insights to details.

📱 In Progress

Mobile sign-in for live tournaments, with a focus on improving the experience on iOS devices.

🔮 What’s Coming Next

We’re actively working on the next wave of improvements, including:

Cleaner scoresheets with collapsible feat sections

A more mobile-friendly teams view

Smarter handling of late player additions in live tournaments

A redesigned Survivors tournament experience — faster, cleaner, and more intuitive

Expanded CPR features, including manual overrides and support for live match data

A new TRS proposal review system, allowing changes to be reviewed and accepted in one place

Fixes and improvements to scheduling, doubles play, and survivor workflows

Automated billing & invoicing with a new payment integration to prevent missed charges

Admin preference saving for a more personalized management experience

🙌 Looking Ahead

This release focuses on clarity, accuracy, and momentum — laying the groundwork for a smoother mobile experience, more powerful ratings, and a next-generation live tournament system.

More updates coming soon. We’re just getting started. 💥

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01/09/2026

**New Admin Feature: Global Player Management & Merge Tool** 🎯

We've added powerful new player management tools to help you keep your league data clean and organized!

✅ **Search players** across all divisions in your league
✅ **Update player names** globally across selected divisions
✅ **Merge duplicate players** - combine multiple player records into one with all scores and history preserved

Perfect for cleaning up duplicate entries, fixing name variations, or consolidating player data. Available now in your Admin panel under "Manage Players" → "Overall League Player Mgmt"

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01/08/2026

🎱 HOW CPR BECOMES YOUR HANDICAP IN 8-BALL GAMES 🎱

Your CPR (Chalksta Power Ranking) determines your handicap for 8-ball game scoring. The system automatically converts your CPR into a handicap value that's used during matches.

HOW IT WORKS

Your CPR is mapped to a handicap using specific ranges. Each CPR range corresponds to a handicap value that applies to games/rounds played in your teams or singles matches.

CPR TO HANDICAP MAPPING

• CPR 500-549 → Handicap 5.0
• CPR 550-599 → Handicap 5.5
• CPR 600-649 → Handicap 6.0
• CPR 650-699 → Handicap 6.5
• CPR 700-749 → Handicap 7.0
• CPR 750-799 → Handicap 7.5
• CPR 800-849 → Handicap 8.0
• CPR 850-899 → Handicap 8.5
• CPR 900-949 → Handicap 9.0
• CPR 950-999 → Handicap 9.5
• CPR 1000-1049 → Handicap 10.0
• CPR 1050-1074 → Handicap 10.5
• CPR 1075-1099 → Handicap 10.75
• CPR 1100-1124 → Handicap 11.0
• CPR 1125-1149 → Handicap 11.25
• CPR 1150+ → Handicap 11.5

Note: CPR-based handicaps are also used in non-game-score formats, including game-wins and race formats. Your CPR determines your handicap regardless of the scoring system used.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Your handicap updates automatically when your CPR changes
• Handicaps are calculated weekly after CPR updates
• If CPR is unavailable, the system uses your TRS rating as a fallback
• Default handicap is 7.5 if neither CPR nor TRS is available

QUESTIONS?

Have questions about how CPR affects your handicap? Drop them in the comments below!

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