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:

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. Fill a Request:

   • Visit the Spordle website tournament micro-site.

   • Fill in the required details (name, email, tournament name, etc.).

Step 2: Configure Tournament Details

2. 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.

3. Set up your 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.

Step 3: 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 5: 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 Groups:

   • Use built-in messaging tools or integrate with external communication platforms.

   • Create chat groups for teams, officials, and organizers.

10. 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

13. Analyze Data:

    • Use the gathered data to identify areas of improvement.

    • Plan for future tournaments with insights from the reports.

14. Update Software:

    • Keep the software updated with the latest features and improvements.

    • Review and adjust settings for future events.