> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.spicerack.gg/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Event Templates

> Create and use templates to quickly set up recurring tournaments

# Event Templates

Event templates allow organizers to create reusable configurations for tournaments, making it easier to set up recurring events with consistent settings.

## Creating an Event Template

1. Navigate to the **Events** section in your admin dashboard
2. Click on the **Templates** tab
3. Select **Create New Template**
4. Fill in the template details:
   * Template name
   * Default game format
   * Round structure
   * Payout structure (if applicable)
   * Registration settings
5. Click **Save Template**

## Using Templates for New Events

1. When creating a new event, select **Use Template** from the event creation screen
2. Choose your template from the dropdown menu
3. The form will be populated with the template settings
4. Make any event-specific adjustments as needed
5. Complete the event creation process

## Managing Templates

### Editing Templates

1. Go to the **Templates** tab in the Events section
2. Find the template you want to modify
3. Click the **Edit** button
4. Make your changes and save

### Duplicating Templates

To create a variation of an existing template:

1. Find the template you want to duplicate
2. Click the **Duplicate** button
3. Give the new template a unique name
4. Modify settings as needed
5. Save the new template

### Deleting Templates

1. Locate the template in the Templates list
2. Click the **Delete** button
3. Confirm deletion when prompted

## Best Practices

* Create templates for your regularly scheduled events (weekly tournaments, monthly championships, etc.)
* Use descriptive names that clearly identify the template purpose
* Review and update templates periodically to ensure they align with current needs
* Consider creating different templates for different game formats or player counts