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I need to run about a dozen tournaments with nearly 700 players? Can I load it quickly?
You can do it quickly. Prepare player list and/or team lists in Excel and it only takes seconds to load or update. Do it yourself or we can do it for you if you send us your excel files. However, with that many players you need custom access plan. Please contact support and we can help you.
I have 45 teams who can only play 3 games per day. How many days will it take to completet this tourny using single elimination scheduling?
How many games per team are you planning to have? Let's say you split 45 teams into 5 round robins with 9 teams each. That will be 8 games per team. 36 games per round robin. 180 games total. It will take 60 days to complete this tournament with 3 games per day.
I am needing to do pool play for a volleyball tournament for 20 teams. With a 4 match guarantee. Does that mean I have to have 4 or 5 separate round robins and go to a single elimination?
Yes. That's what we would suggest. The other possibility is to create 2 modified round robins with 10 teams each followed by a single elimination.
Can I create video game tournaments?
Sure you can. Create any sport or game tournaments.
I need to build a schedule for 16 player tournament where opponents and partners change every match. We are planning to have 4 games a week. Can you suggest a solution?
Signup and create 16 player social pairs league record and add 16 players. Then click 'schedule' link to generate game schedule. Software rotates players in such a way that opponents and partners change every match.
I need to schedule a single elimination golf putting contest for 40 players.
You can create game schedules for elimination tournaments up to 128 players or teams.
can i do triple elimination?
Triple elimination format is not directly supported but you can use workarounds. For example, create single or double elimination and add extra games manually.
In my double elimination tournament there are 2 brackets - winners and losers. I need to create extra games between the winners of these brackets. Is it possible with your software?
It's possible. You can add extra games to any tournament or league. First, your tournament must have status 'In Progress'. Second step, go to 'Schedule' screen and find 'add games manually' button. Using this button you can add as many games as you need.
How do I seed only 4 players out of 8 in a single elimination tournament? The other 4 players must be placed at random.
Create tournament with seeds. Add all players and define seeds. In the 'shuffle' column select all seeds from 4 to 8 and click 'shuffle' button. Selected players will be randomly mixed. You can shuffle more than once.
Can I set up a round robin of four games for 80 teams where the top 64 teams are placed into a single elimination tournament?
Bulk load 80 teams from Excel. Split 80 teams into sixteen 5 team leagues. Each team will plays 4 games in a round robin. When all round robin leagues are finished advance 4 best teams from each league into 64 team single elimination tournament.
can I create double elimination tournament with consolation?
Sure you can. First step is to create a double elimination tournament. Then manually add consolation games or games for 3rd, 5th, 7th and so on places. You can manually add games to any type of tournament. For round robin tournaments, you can add and delete any game.
i need a schedule for 20 team partners pool tournament. every one plays twice and scored on points instead of elimination
It is called double round robin. Each team plays each other twice. Score on points - not elimination. Create double round robin league and add your teams. Click 'schedule' link and software automatically creates game schedule.
How to set up odd numbers of players for double knock out tournament?
The system does it for you. You need to create a double elimination tournament record and add players to it. Odd or even - it does not matter. Your game list and bracket will be auto generated for you.
I made changes to our league website but when I click 'weblink' I still get old content.
After making changes do not forget to click 'Publish' button or your changes will be lost.
I have 10 teams playing each other twice in a tournament. Each team plays a maximum of 1 game per week. There are however only 4 games per week. Is there a way to generate game schedule?
Create double round robin League. Add 10 teams. Change 'Games per Round' league setting from default to 4. Click 'schedule' link to generate game schedule. Software creates games schedule automatically. Each round has 4 games. You need to manually select games date for all 4 games in each round anytime withing a week of your choice. Repeat for all other week. As a result, your game schedule matches your requirements: a)10 teams playing each other twice b)Each team plays a maximum of 1 game per week c)There are only 4 games per week
I did not get registration email
You may have entered your email address with a typo. Another reason is that your email ISP may have a spam filter that blocks the delivery. Check your junk or spam folders. If you still do not get the message we suggest that you try to register with another email or contact support and we can help you
What format should I use to create 3 game guarantee for 11 teams?
There are many different ways. Typical example. Split teams into 3 pools: 4 teams, 4 teams and 3 teams. Create single round robin leagues for each of the pool. After round robins are finished advance 2 best teams from each pool into a seeded single elimination tournament. Each team plays at least 3 games or more. For different scenarios please contact support and we can help you.
I have 7 teams and I need each team to play each other once. I only have 6 days for this tournament. How can I build the schedule?
Depends how many games a day you would like to play? Here is one example. Create 7 team single round robin. Software creates game schedule with 7 rounds and 3 games per round. If you have 6 days - schedule first 5 days to play 3 games per day. On the 6th day, schedule to play 6 games (last 2 rounds)
Can I create a World Cup style tournament for 16 teams?
World cup has preliminary round robin and final elimination stage. You need to create Round Robin League for 16 teams. Based on the results of the preliminary stage you need to create a single elimination tournament and advance 8 best teams from the preliminary round.
If I have a 32 team double elimination basketball tournament and want to post the team scores but also the high scorer for each team, can I do that?
You can track each player goal and assist stats. When you edit game results, click ' edit goals/assists' link
I need to integrate tournament results and tournament brackets into my own website. Can you help?
You can integrate your tournament results into any website. We provide examples how to do html integration or json integration. We also offer standard web link for any league, tournament or team that your create. Please read our help file or contact support if you need specific help.
I was just playing on your website and realized that I might need to upgrade my subscription, but before I do that I wanted to ask if I am going to get charged every six months?
All charges are one time only. Non-recurring. If you pay for a month your subscription is valid for a month. If you do not renew it, you are NOT getting charged automatically. When it expires, your access plan becomes 'Basic' and stays 'Basic' until you renew. 'Basic' access level is FREE.
I am wanting to start a weekly tournament. One of the tournaments i will be running is a 4 team single elimination. Here is my problem. I want to charge the entry fee's to each individual player, because sign up will be solo. and the first round will be random teams. after the first round the teams that are randomly picked will be final for the remainder of the tournament. I want each team to have 5 players so there will be 20 players in all. How do i set up a tournament like this?
Using our software you can set up tournaments and collect entry fees. For detailed instructions please read help files : http://help.leagator.com/collect-fees If you need to pick teams at random we have an option to shuffle teams. You can randomly shuffle as many times as you need. You can also create a single elimination tournament. Please sign up and explore your options.
I want to create a bracket for a scholars bowl tournament with 2 pools of 7 teams, there are 6 rounds.
You can do it. Create a single round robin league and add 7 teams. Click 'schedule' link and tournament software automatically generates bracket and list of games. Each team plays 1 game per round and there are 6 rounds. Repeat steps for the second pool of 7 teams.
Can I import my contacts from Facebook or Yahoo mail into League Navigator?
Your first step is to export your contacts from Facebook or yahoo mail to an excel file. Then you can import using our 'Bulk Import' utility
I need to create 2 game guarantee league. What are my options?
When you create a single round robin league with 3 or more teams - you are guaranteed to have at least 2 games for each team. If you create a double elimination tournament with 4 teams or more, each team will play 2 or more games.
Can I create a round robin league when every team plays every other team 4 times?
There is no direct way to do it in one tournament, but you can create 2 double round robin tournaments. Another possibility is to create a Triple Round Robin and a Single Round Robin.
Can I set up a round robin of four games for 80 teams where the top 64 teams are placed into a single elimination tournament?
There are many ways to do it. One example: Split 80 teams into sixteen 5 team round robin leagues. Each team plays 4 games in a round robin. When all round robin leagues are finished, advance 4 best teams from each league into 64 team single elimination tournament. You can do it manually using our software or use Excel upload option to avoid manual process
I need to create a 1-day tournament for 6 teams with 1st round being a blind draw then a modified elmination bracket. Is there a way I can manually create a bracket that fits the tournament I am hosting?
There is a way. Create a single elimination tournament w/consolation. it's the same format as modified elimination. Add 6 teams. To make first round look like a blind draw - randomly shuffle the teams one or more times.
can this be a website for a tournament facility?
It can be customized to be a facility website with an embedded events calendar.
Why bulk schedule update via Excel fails?
You need to be very careful and follow instructions in our Help section. It may fail for a number of reasons: wrong file format, missing columns, incorrect data type....
For my tournament league I want to let players sign up and pay for participation. Tournament starts after everyone has paid. Can I do it?
I want to see if I can get help to set-up a bracket for 7 or 8 teams round robin in coed adult softball tournament all done in 1day, games are 1hr each games . I have 2 fields and i want to guarantee 3 to 4 games each. Please I need help, Is this possible
It's possible and you can do it in a few different ways. If you would like to have a single round robin when all teams play 3 games each your steps should be : 1) create single round robin and add 7 or 8 teams 2) Go to 'Schedule' page. Originally, teams will be scheduled to play 6 or 7 games each. Your should delete unwanted games so that each team plays 3 games. There are also other ways to schedule round robin according to your requirements, and you have question please contact support.
I am having a 1 day charity soccer tournament. There are 13 teams and I need to guarantee 3 games.
The games are scheduled for 1 hour and I have 3 fields to work with.....can it be done
It can be done in a number of ways. Here is one example. a) First stage is preliminary pool where each of 13 teams plays 2 games.
b) Second stage all teams advance to single elimination tournament. 1 game is guaranteed at this stage.
Combined you've got 3 game guarantee.
We are planning a tournament with 7 teams which should be played in a single round robin. We can only play two games per day in 11 consecutive days. Any suggestions?
Tournament software will help you generate game schedule for 7 teams playing 2 games per day.
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Can your software generate a web site for a sports team?
Yes, it can. Once you create a team - a web template is generated automatically. Go to 'Teams' list and click 'website' link next to your team name. Edit template as needed and click 'publish' to make it publicly available. In a similar way you can create websites for tournaments and leagues.
Can I change tournament participants?
You can if your tournament has 'Registration status'. Click 'Edit' tournament, then 'Add' link and you'll be able to add/remove participants.
I'd like to randomly shuffle players in my tournament but Shuffle button is disabled.
Shuffle button is enabled only when your tournament has Registration status. You must also be a Professional Plan subscriber in order to be able to shuffle your tournament participants.
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We are planning a tournament with 7 teams which should be played in a single round robin. We can only play two games per day in 11 consecutive days. Any suggestions?
Create single round robin with 7 teams and click 'schedule' link to generate game schedule. Click 'Automatic Game Schedule' button and among other options select 'Games per day': 2 - software generates game dates and times
How do I advance a team in a double elimination tournament?
Software advances winners and losers automatically. Game winners are advanced to winners brackets and losers to losers bracket. All you have to do is record game score. Software looks at the game score, determines the winner and the loser and advances them to the appropriate bracket. In case of a single elimination only the winner gets automatically advanced to the next round.
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I need to make a round robin scheduling for 10 teams playing 4 games per week. Can you suggest a solution?
Tournament software will automatically create such a schedule for you. Login into the application and click 'Leagues'. Create new League and add 10 teams. Go to 'league edit' screen and change 'Game @ round' field to 4. Now click schedule link and your round robin schedule will be generated. Your league will have 4 games per round. On 'Schedule' screen run automatic date scheduler or assign dates manually for each game.
I need 7 team seeded 2 game guarantee bracket. Can you help me?
Looks like you are looking for a double elimination seeded bracket. If you do not need scheduling you can use free printable brackets (with seeds). If you need game scheduling your best option is to use our tournament application. The application allows you to create 7 team double elimination with seeds. Note: You can create 2 game guarantee if your tournament has 3 teams or more.
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