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:

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A. Tournament General Setup and Team Registration

The following steps are performed in the Spordle iD - Registry app.

Step 1: Initial Setup and Account Creation

1. Register for an AccountFill a Request:

   • Visit the Spordle website .Click on the "Sign Up" or "Register" buttontournament micro-site.

   • Fill in the required details (name, email, organizationtournament name, etc.).Verify your email address if needed

Step 2: Configure Tournament Details

2. Create a New or existing Tournament:

   • Log in to your accountSpordle My Account.Navigate to the "Create Tournament" section.

   • On your dashboard, click on the tournament icon and then select → Spordle iD - Registry app.

3. Set up your tournament

   • Enter the basic details of your tournament (name, type, sport,

   • Create a competition.

     • A competition includes the category (division/class), start date, and end date

     , location)

     • of your tournament.

   Define Tournament Format:

   • 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

Step 3:

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Team registration

4. 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.

B. Game management and operation

The following steps are performed in the Spordle Play - Operation 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: Game Management

• Scorekeeping

  • Enable live scoring or deferred score entry.

    Train scorekeepers on how to input scores during matches.

• Manage sanctions

• Manage tie-breaker

• Assigning Officials

  • Enable and set up the Official Assignment module

C. Communication and Website

The following steps are performed in the Spordle Page - Communication app.

Step 6: Communication and Updates

7. Send Notifications:

   • Inform teams/participants of their match schedules.

   • Provide regular updates on any changes or important information.

8. Send Communication via Spordle ID:

   • Send communication to the team contacts

   • Send communication to the team rosters

9. Set Up Communication ChannelsGroups:

   • 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:

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Enable live scoring features.

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8. Update Results:

   • Automatically update brackets and standings with match results.

   • Share results with participants and spectators.

Step 7: Post-Tournament Wrap-Up

11. Finalize and Publish Results:

    • Confirm final standings and winners.

    • Publish the complete results on the tournament website or platform.

12. Feedback and Reports:

    • Collect feedback from participants and organizers.

    • Generate and review detailed reports on the tournament's performance.

Step 8: Continuous Improvement

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Analyze Data:

• Use the gathered data to identify areas of improvement.

• Plan for future tournaments with insights from the reports.

Update Software:

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Keep the software updated with the latest features and improvements.

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