Event Management
Creating Tournaments
Event Management
Creating Tournaments
Step-by-step guide to creating and configuring tournaments in Spicerack
Creating Tournaments
This guide covers the tournament creation features in Spicerack.
Tournament Creation Steps
- Navigate to the Events section in your admin dashboard
- Click the “Create Tournament” button
- Fill in the basic tournament information
- Configure additional settings
- Review and publish your tournament
Tournament Configuration Features
Basic Information
- Tournament Name: Input field for tournament name
- Format: Dropdown for game format selection (e.g., Modern, Pioneer)
- Date and Time: Calendar and time selector
- Player Cap: Numerical input for maximum participants
Registration Settings
- Registration Period: Date range selector for open/close dates
- Cost: Pricing input field
- Visibility Options:
- Public: Visible to everyone
- Unlisted: Accessible via direct link
- Private: Restricted access controls
Decklist Configuration
- Decklist submission toggle
- Submission deadline settings
- Validation rule configuration
- Deck check options
Payment Configuration
- Payment processing toggle
- Payment method selection
- Deadline settings
- Refund policy options
Advanced Configuration Options
Tournament Structure
- Round number selector
- Playoff options (top 8/4/etc.)
- Time limit settings
- Pairings configuration
Prize Structure
- Prize pool input
- Distribution configuration
- Special prize options
- Payout method settings
Additional Features
- Waitlist configuration
- Player communication settings
- Custom field options
- Tournament description editor
- Rules documentation tools
Template Features
The tournament template system includes:
- Template creation from existing tournaments
- Template library management
- Template application to new events
- Template editing capabilities
- Sharing and importing options
Configuration Sections
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Information Section
- Name and format
- Date and location
- Description and details
- Media upload options
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Registration Section
- Registration settings
- Player cap configuration
- Waitlist options
- Player information fields
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Structure Section
- Rounds configuration
- Playoff settings
- Timing parameters
- Match structure options
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Finance Section
- Entry fee configuration
- Prize pool management
- Payment processing options
- Financial reporting tools
Common Configuration Scenarios
Standard Tournament Setup
- Basic information entry
- Registration period setting
- Player cap configuration
- Format selection and structure
Entry Fee Management
- Free tournament setup
- Paid entry configuration
- Multiple price points
- Discount code implementation
Registration Control
- Visibility setting selection
- Registration timing configuration
- Approval workflow setup
- Waitlist configuration
Next Steps
After creating your tournament:
Troubleshooting Features
The system includes tools for addressing common setup issues:
- Configuration Validation: Identifies missing required fields
- Registration Testing: Verifies registration workflow
- Payment Testing: Confirms payment configuration
- Template Compatibility: Checks template application