Organizer Guide
Complete guide to running tournaments
Creating Your First Tournament
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1
Click "Create Tournament"
From the home page or navigation menu
- 2
Enter basic details
Name, date, location, and max players
- 3
Choose your format
Rotating Partners, Fixed Teams, Mixed Pairs, or Group + Knockout
- 4
Configure settings
Points per match, courts, rotation (see detailed explanations below)
- 5
Add players
Minimum 4 players required (or 2 teams for Fixed Teams format)
- 6
Start when ready!
Matches are generated automatically
Quick Tip
Choosing the Right Format
Rotating Partners
Best for: Social events, mixed skill levels
- Everyone gets to play with everyone
- New partner each match prevents "locked in" pairs
- Great for meeting new players
- Individual standings (not team-based)
Fixed Teams
Best for: Established pairs, competitive play
- Partners stay together all tournament
- Better for testing team chemistry
- Great for doubles leagues or practice
- Team standings (pairs compete together)
Mixed Pairs
Best for: Mixed gender or skill balancing
- Every team has one player from each group
- Perfect for mixed doubles (man + woman)
- Also great for skill balancing (pro + amateur)
- Requires equal players in each group
Group + Knockout
Best for: Competitive events, 8+ players
- Two-phase tournament with dramatic finale
- Everyone gets multiple matches (group stage)
- Top players compete for the title (knockout)
- Combines round-robin fairness with elimination excitement
Every Setting Explained
Managing Players
Adding Players
Three ways to add players:
- 1.Search existing users:
Type a name to find registered players
- 2.Add as guest:
Add anyone by name (they don't need an account)
- 3.Bulk add:
Add multiple players at once from a list
Waitlist Management
When your tournament reaches max capacity, new players are waitlisted.
- Waitlisted players are automatically promoted if someone leaves
- You can manually promote players from the waitlist
- Waitlisted players cannot be included in matches
- Email notifications are sent when a player is promoted
Replacing Players Mid-Tournament
If someone needs to leave after the tournament starts:
- Go to the Players tab
- Find the player and click "Replace"
- Choose a replacement from the waitlist or add a new player
- The replacement inherits the original player's remaining matches
Running the Tournament
Pre-Start Checklist
- All players confirmed and present
- Courts ready and available
- Settings reviewed (points, courts, rotation)
- Players know how to use live scoring (optional)
Entering Scores
Two options:
Live Scoring
Players tap + buttons during the match. Score updates in real-time.
Manual Entry
Organizer enters final scores after match ends.
Who Can Enter Scores?
Control who is allowed to update match scores:
Organizers Only (Default)
Only you and co-organizers can enter scores. Best for competitive events.
Players in Their Own Matches
Players can update scores for matches they're playing in. Reduces your workload.
Configure via: Settings → Match Settings → "Who can enter scores?"
Fixing Score Mistakes
Made an error? No problem:
- Tap on the completed match
- Click "Edit Score" or "Undo"
- Enter the correct score
- Standings update automatically
Ending the Tournament
When all matches are complete:
- Final standings are displayed
- Click "End Tournament" to finalize
- Optional: Generate an AI summary of the event
- Results are saved and accessible in history
