This article pertains to a sports governing body-sanctioned tournament.
Here is a step-by-step guide to setting up sports Spordle tournament management software:
| Info |
|---|
These steps are generally used by our customers. You can easily modify them based on your needs and realities. |
Tournament General Setup and Team Registration
The following steps are performed in the Spordle iD - Registry app.
Step 1: Initial Setup and Account Creation
Register for an Account:
Visit the Spordle website.
Click on the "Sign Up" or "Register" button.
Fill in the required details (name, email, organization, etc.).
| Info |
|---|
Once completed, our account manager will validate your tournament sanction with your sport's governing body to create your tournament instance and provide you with access. |
Step 2: Configure Tournament Details
New or existing Tournament:
Log in to your Spordle My Account.
Select On your dashboard, click on the tournament icon and then select → Spordle iD - Registry app.
Set up your Tournament:tournament
Enter the basic details of your tournament
Create a competition.
A competition includes the category (division/class), start date, and end date of your tournament.
Select the format (single elimination, double elimination, round-robin, etc.).
Specify the number of teams or participants.
Set up any specific rules or guidelines for the tournament.
| Info |
|---|
If your tournament has multiple competition, repeat the competition creation process for each one. |
Step 3:
...
Team registration
Team/Participant Registration:
Open the registration portal for teams/participants.
Send out invitations or share the registration link.
Collect and review registrations.
Approve and add teams/participants to the tournament.
Send an electronic invoice to the approved team for payment.
| Note |
|---|
You can use the same Paysafe merchant account used by your MHA for participant registration or create a new merchant account dedicated for capturing payments for your tournament. |
Game management and operation
The following steps are performed in the Spordle Play - Game Management app.
Step 4: Scheduling and Bracketing
Create the Schedule:
Use the software's scheduling tool to set match dates and times.
Ensure there are no conflicts or overlaps in the schedule.
Generate Brackets:
Automatically or manually seed the teams.
Generate the tournament bracket based on the chosen format.
Step 5: Communication and Updates
Send Notifications:
Inform teams/participants of their match schedules.
Provide regular updates on any changes or important information.
Set Up Communication Channels:
Use built-in messaging tools or integrate with external communication platforms.
Create chat groups for teams, officials, and organizers.
Step 6: Live Scoring and Reporting
Real-Time Scoring:
Enable live scoring features.
Train referees or scorers on how to input scores during matches.
Update Results:
Automatically update brackets and standings with match results.
Share results with participants and spectators.
Step 7: Post-Tournament Wrap-Up
Finalize and Publish Results:
Confirm final standings and winners.
Publish the complete results on the tournament website or platform.
Feedback and Reports:
Collect feedback from participants and organizers.
Generate and review detailed reports on the tournament's performance.
Step 8: Continuous Improvement
Analyze Data:
Use the gathered data to identify areas of improvement.
Plan for future tournaments with insights from the reports.
Update Software:
Keep the software updated with the latest features and improvements.
Review and adjust settings for future events.