Melee supports the tracking of competitive infractions and associated penalties for some game systems. Here’s how to enter penalties:

From Matches Tab

• Click the green cog icon on the left of the match table.
• Navigate to the Penalties section.
• Click Enter Penalty.

From Player Card

• Click Enter Penalty or navigate to the Penalties drop-down section.

Penalties Section

• Lists the penalties a player has received in the tournament.

Penalty Dialog

• Player Name: Auto-populated based on the selected player/match.
• Infraction: Select from a list of potential tournament infractions for the game type.
• Penalty (optional): Choose the appropriate type of penalty for the selected infraction. Check with officials if unsure.
• Description: Provide a short text description of the infraction and associated penalty for tracking purposes.
• Pairing: If opened through the Player Card, select the pairing/round and opponent.

This feature is useful for tournament officials and administrators to keep track of player infractions and penalties throughout the tournament. It helps maintain a fair and competitive environment.