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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These steps are generally used by our customers. You can easily modify them based on your needs and realities.
Spordle Ecosystem Apps for managing your tournament include:
In addition, tournaments can use Spordle Event to sell entry passes and promotional items. |
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
Register for an AccountFill a Request:
Visit the Spordle website tournament micro-site.
Click on the "Sign Up" or "Register" button.
Fill in the required details (name, email, organizationtournament name, etc.).
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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. |
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New or existing Tournament:
Log in to your Spordle My Account.
On your dashboard, click on the tournament icon and then select → Spordle iD - Registry app.
Enter the basic details of your tournament
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.
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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.
Send an electronic invoice to the approved team for payment.
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You can use the same Paysafe merchant account used by your MHA Organization for participant registration or create a new merchant account dedicated for capturing payments for your tournament. |
B. Game management and operation
The following steps are performed in the Spordle Play - Operation app.
Step 4: Scheduling and Bracketing
Use the software's scheduling tool to set match dates and times.
Ensure there are no conflicts or overlaps in the schedule.
Automatically or manually seed the teams.
Generate the tournament bracket based on the chosen format.
Step 5: Game Management
Enable live scoring or deferred score entry.
Train scorekeepers on how to input scores during matches.
Manage sanctions
Manage tie-breaker
Enable and set up the Official Assignment module
C. Communication and Website
The following steps are performed in the Spordle Page - Communication app.
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6: Communication and Updates
Send Notifications:
Inform teams/participants of their match schedules.
Provide regular updates on any changes or important information.
Send Communication via Spordle ID:
Send communication to the team contacts
Send communication to the team rosters
Set Up Communication Groups:
Use built-in messaging tools or integrate with external communication platforms.
Create chat groups for teams, officials, and organizers.
Update Results:
Automatically update brackets and standings with match results.
Share results with participants and spectators.
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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
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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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