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:
Spordle Ecosystem Apps for managing your tournament include:
Spordle iD - Registry
Spordle Play - Operation
Spordle Page - Communication
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
Fill a Request:
Visit the Spordle website tournament micro-site.
Fill in the required details (name, email, tournament name, etc.).
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.
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.
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.
You can use the same Paysafe merchant account used by your 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
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 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 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.
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.