Straightforward help for setting up tournaments, adding teams, building fixtures, entering scores, and running the day with less stress.
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Change the event details in Settings and then check the public page again.
Open the tournament settings page, change the name, dates, or venue, click Save, and then check the public page again.
Use the admin pages in this order to get from a new tournament to a published event.
Open Settings and complete General Details and Match Days. Then add Pitches & Locations, set Divisions / Categories, add teams on Teams, create fixtures in Scheduling, and finish by clicking Publish Tournament.
Run this short check before teams arrive.
Check fixtures, results entry, referees, the public pages, and ticket verification before the first match starts.
Turn off the public view or public feature if you are not ready to show it yet.
Open the tournament settings or public settings, switch off the public view you do not want to show, save it, and check the public link again.
Check the missing setup items if the tournament will not publish.
Check the dates, pitches, teams, divisions, and fixtures first. One of those is usually missing or incomplete.
Set up the competition structure before you make fixtures so teams can move through the tournament correctly.
Open the format page, add the groups first, then add any knockout rounds or finals, and check that the structure matches the tournament you want to run.
Set up the age groups and divisions before you add teams.
Open Format or Structure, add the age groups, add the groups or divisions inside them, then open Teams and put every team in the right place.
Add every pitch or playing area before you build the schedule so the fixture list has somewhere real to place matches.
Open the format or pitches page, add each pitch with a clear name, save it, and only then start building fixtures.
Decide who will collect scores and who will enter them before the first whistle, so results do not pile up.
Choose your score runners, show them where scores are entered, and test one result before the tournament gets busy.
Check the public pages before you share them. That is where coaches, parents, and spectators will look first.
Open the public fixtures, results, and standings pages before you share the link. If anything looks wrong, fix the tournament data first.
Keep the main operations page open so you can spot problems quickly while the tournament is live.
Open the ops page at the start of the day, keep it visible, and use it as your main place to watch what still needs attention.
Create a directory page that clearly tells clubs what your tournament is and who it is for.
Open the directory listing, fill in the event name, dates, location, and age groups, then read it back as if you were a coach seeing it for the first time.
Work through these checks when something serious is going wrong on event day.
Work out exactly what has stopped, take screenshots, make one clear change at a time, and contact support with the tournament name and page if needed.
Check the bracket carefully before teams and parents start relying on it.
Open the format or bracket page, check the teams, round names, and progression, then open the public page to make sure it reads clearly.
Bracket changes are more risky once matches have started, so make one clear change at a time and check the public page after each edit.
Open the bracket or format page, change the affected match or progression rule, save it, and then check the public bracket before you make another edit.
Set up tickets only after the event details and payment setup are ready.
Open ticketing, connect payments, add the ticket types, test the public page, and only then open sales.
Review guardian and player information before the tournament so you are not chasing missing details on the day.
Open the guardians or player details page, check what is missing, follow up with the teams, and confirm the list is complete before the event starts.
Check the plan first if a paid feature is missing.
If a button or page is missing, check your plan first. A feature that is not included will not appear just by changing settings.
Most login problems are caused by the wrong email address, an old invite link, or missing access.
Check the email address first. Then resend the invite if needed and confirm the person has been given the correct role.
Open the booking first if a spectator bought the wrong ticket, cannot find it, or should no longer attend.
Open the ticketing or order area first, find the booking, check what went wrong, and only then decide whether to resend, correct, or refund it.
Open billing to check the current plan or move to a higher one.
Open your account billing page, check the current plan, and follow the upgrade option there if you need a feature that is not included.
A short message at the start of the day saves you from answering the same question again and again.
Tell people where to find fixtures, where results appear, and where the standings update. Then send the live link, not screenshots.
Share the live public links, not screenshots that go out of date straight away.
Copy the public link and send that to coaches, parents, and spectators so they always see the latest times and scores.
Add or import teams, check the names, and make sure each team is in the correct division before you create fixtures.
Open Teams, add or import the list, check the spelling and contact details, and save only when the teams are in the right division.
Invite helpers to the tournament and make sure each person has the right access.
Open the access area, send the invite to the correct email address, choose the right role, and ask the person to test it straight away.
Use this checklist just before you share the tournament publicly.
Check the fixtures, staff access, public pages, and ticketing before you send the link to teams and parents.
Check your account billing and payout details before you rely on paid features such as ticketing.
Open your account billing or payouts page, confirm the payment details are complete, and test this before you open ticket sales.
Check the public side on your phone before you send the links out.
Open fixtures, results, and standings on a phone and make sure they are easy to read and easy to open.
This is usually caused by the wrong email address, an old invite, or assignments not being attached to that referee yet.
Check the referee email address, resend the invite if needed, and confirm that matches are actually assigned to that referee before treating it as a bigger problem.
A short clear message before the event saves time on the day and reduces repeat questions.
Send the live public link, tell teams where to find fixtures and standings, and include the key arrival and venue details.