{"Status":true,"Message":"","Response":{"post":{"postuid":"72000645106","tenantuid":"45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903","projectuid":"4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919","title":"How to Use Premade Templates to Create a Tournament in PT","slug":"72000645106-using-premade-templates-to-create-tournaments","html":"\u003Cp\u003EWhen creating a new tournament in Pickleball Tournaments (PT), you can choose a premade template instead of configuring every setting from scratch. Templates pre-fill common formats, event structures, and settings based on tournament type \u2014 so you can get to the details that actually differ for your event faster.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022before_you_begin\u0022\u003EBefore you begin\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou must have a Pickleball.com Play Provider account with at least one club set up. If you haven\u0027t created a club yet, start at \u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022\u003EGetting Started as a Play Provider\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou\u0027ll need your Stripe account connected to your club before you can collect registration payments. See \u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022\u003EBilling \u0026amp; Payments for Play Providers\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022what_templates_do\u0022\u003EWhat templates do\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPT\u0027s premade templates are global starting points built around common tournament formats \u2014 round robin, single elimination, double elimination, and others. When you select a template, PT pre-fills your tournament\u0027s event structure, bracket format, and related defaults. You still configure your specific details (dates, pricing, venue, contacts), but the structural decisions are already made.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Ciframe src=\u0022https://www.youtube.com/embed/LLAQ3Kh37aM\u0022 width=\u0022640\u0022 height=\u0022360\u0022 frameborder=\u00220\u0022 allowfullscreen=\u0022\u0022\u003E\u003C/iframe\u003E\u003Ccite class=\u0022recommended\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022title\u0022\u003ENote\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETemplates are not permanent. If your needs change after setup \u2014 for example, your bracket grows larger or you want to add a playoff round \u2014 you can adjust individual events at any time from your tournament dashboard.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/cite\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022step_1_start_tournament_creation_and_select_a_template\u0022\u003EStep 1: Start tournament creation and select a template\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGo to \u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleballtournaments.com\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EPickleballTournaments.com\u003C/a\u003E and sign in to your account.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFrom your club dashboard, click \u003Cb\u003ECreate a Tournament\u003C/b\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESelect the \u003Cb\u003Eclub\u003C/b\u003E that will host the tournament from the dropdown.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEnter your \u003Cb\u003Etournament title\u003C/b\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhen prompted to choose a starting point, select \u003Cb\u003EBlank Tournament\u003C/b\u003E (not \u0022Advertise Only\u0022). This is where template selection becomes available.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EReview the available global templates and select the one that best matches your planned format (e.g., round robin, single elimination).\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ol\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022step_2_review_and_complete_your_tournament_setup\u0022\u003EStep 2: Review and complete your tournament setup\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter selecting a template, PT loads your tournament dashboard with the pre-filled structure in place. From here, work through each setup section to add your specific details. The template handles the format \u2014 you handle the rest:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBasic info\u003C/b\u003E \u2014 tournament dates, location, description, and public visibility date. See \u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022\u003EHow to Configure Basic Tournament Info in PT\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERegistration settings\u003C/b\u003E \u2014 open/close dates, player requirements, event limits. See \u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022\u003EHow to Configure Tournament Registration Settings in PT\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECommunication and contacts\u003C/b\u003E \u2014 text messaging, email preferences, primary contact. See \u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022\u003EHow to Configure Tournament Communication and Contacts in PT\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPricing and payments\u003C/b\u003E \u2014 registration fees, events included, Stripe connection. See \u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022\u003EPricing \u0026amp; Payments for PT\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELogo, waiver, and flyer\u003C/b\u003E \u2014 upload tournament materials to present your event professionally.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EManagers\u003C/b\u003E \u2014 assign team members and their roles. See \u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022\u003EHow to Add a Manager to Your Tournament in PT\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEvents\u003C/b\u003E \u2014 review the pre-filled events from your template. Adjust formats, set age minimums, configure waitlists, and add any event-specific fees as needed.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/96246a3638b34c5cf459a7e10a1e17c4.png?v=-1435867972\u0022 data-width=\u0022700\u0022 data-height=\u0022394\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 700px;\u0022 alt=\u0022Event customization screen showing waitlist and age split options\u0022/\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003EReview and adjust template-populated events from your tournament dashboard\u003C/figcaption\u003E\u003C/figure\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022step_3_pay_the_setup_fee_and_open_registration\u0022\u003EStep 3: Pay the setup fee and open registration\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUse the \u003Cb\u003Epreview link\u003C/b\u003E on your dashboard to see how your tournament page appears to players before going live.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPay the \u003Cb\u003Etournament setup fee\u003C/b\u003E from your dashboard.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESet your \u003Cb\u003EShow Public Date\u003C/b\u003E so the tournament becomes visible on PickleballTournaments.com.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EConfirm your \u003Cb\u003Eregistration open date\u003C/b\u003E is correct \u2014 players can begin registering once that date passes.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ol\u003E\u003Ccite class=\u0022warning\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022title\u0022\u003EWarning\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf the setup fee is not paid, your tournament will be automatically deleted after 5 days. Pay the fee as soon as your settings are finalized to avoid losing your work.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/cite\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022frequently_asked_questions\u0022\u003EFrequently asked questions\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ECan I change the template format after I\u0027ve started setup?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can\u0027t swap the template itself after creation, but you can edit individual events at any time from the Events section of your dashboard. Change the bracket format, add or remove events, or adjust settings per event \u2014 the template is just a starting point, not a lock.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat\u0027s the difference between a template and starting from scratch?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting from scratch gives you a blank tournament with no pre-filled events or format settings \u2014 every field starts empty. A template pre-fills the event structure and bracket format based on a common tournament type, so you only need to fill in the details specific to your event. Both paths end up at the same setup dashboard; templates just reduce the initial configuration work.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EDo I still need to add events manually if I use a template?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo \u2014 templates include pre-populated events based on the format you selected. You\u0027ll still want to review each event, confirm dates, adjust skill levels or age splits if needed, and set any event-specific fees. But you won\u0027t be creating events from scratch.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022related_articles\u0022\u003ERelated articles\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022\u003EQuick Start: How to Set Up a Tournament in PT\u003C/a\u003E \u2014 full end-to-end setup overview\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022\u003EHow to Configure Basic Tournament Info in PT\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022\u003EHow to Configure Tournament Registration Settings in PT\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022\u003EHow to Configure Tournament Communication and Contacts in PT\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022\u003EHow to Add a Manager to Your Tournament in PT\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022\u003EPricing \u0026amp; Payments for PT\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENeed more help? 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