Tournaments
Tournament Creation
Step-by-step guide to creating dance tournaments
Create and manage dance tournaments using eParkiet's tournament management system.
Required: Stripe payment processing must be configured before creating paid tournaments.
Creation Process
Tournament Setup Workflow:
- Basic tournament information
- Create categories
- Create tickets (linked to categories)
- Configure forms and pricing
- Test registration process
- Publish tournament
Basic Setup
Create Tournament
Navigate to Tournaments → New Tournament:
Required:
- Tournament name and description
- Event date, time, and venue
- Contact information
Keep status as "Draft" while configuring.
Create Categories
Navigate to Tournament → Categories:
Common Categories:
- Standard Adult A/B/C (by skill level)
- Latin Adult A/B/C
- Youth/Senior categories
- 10-Dance combinations
Settings:
- Category name and participant limit
- Age/skill requirements
- Special restrictions if needed
Create Tickets
Navigate to Tournament → Tickets:
Critical: Each category needs a linked ticket to collect payments.
Participant Tickets:
- Must be linked to a specific category
- Set entry fees and early bird pricing
- Configure registration deadline
Spectator Tickets (Optional):
- Not linked to categories
- General admission for audience
Test and Publish
- Test registration process completely
- Verify payment processing works
- Change status to "Published"
- Share registration links
Managing Active Tournaments
During Registration Period:
- Monitor registration progress in real-time
- Handle participant inquiries
- Process payment confirmations
- Send updates and reminders to participants
Communication Tools:
- Automated confirmation emails
- Bulk messaging to all participants
- Category-specific announcements
- Payment reminder system
Data Export
Export participant and financial data:
- PDF participant lists
- Excel spreadsheets with contact info
- Payment status reports
- Category breakdowns
Start simple for your first tournament. Add complexity as you learn the platform.