{"Status":true,"Message":"","Response":{"post":{"postuid":"72000649341","tenantuid":"45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903","projectuid":"4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919","title":"How to Set Up a Tournament Team Event","slug":"72000649341-how-to-set-up-a-tournament-team-event","html":"\u003Cp\u003EThis guide walks tournament directors through the main steps to create and customize a \u003Ca href=\u0022/article/create-a-division-1\u0022\u003Eteam event\u003C/a\u003E in Pickleball Tournaments (PT). It breaks the process into clear sections \u2014 basic event info, team signup rules, match structure, scoring and tiebreakers, player requirements, standings, and lineup and score permissions \u2014 so you can use it as a practical checklist while building your next team event. Watch the training video below or follow the step-by-step instructions to set everything up correctly before verification.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Ciframe src=\u0022https://www.youtube.com/embed/F30EmTRjo80\u0022 width=\u0022640\u0022 height=\u0022360\u0022 frameborder=\u00220\u0022 allowfullscreen=\u0022\u0022\u003E\u003C/iframe\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022table_of_contents\u0022\u003ETable of Contents\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#basic-info-tab\u0022\u003EBasic Info tab\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#manage-team-matches-tab\u0022\u003EManage Team Matches tab\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#manage-tiebreaker-settings-tab\u0022\u003EManage Tiebreaker Settings tab\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#manage-team-player-requirements-tab\u0022\u003EManage Team Player Requirements tab\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#manage-team-point-settings-tab\u0022\u003EManage Team Point Settings tab\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#manage-standings-settings-tab\u0022\u003EManage Standings Settings tab\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#lineup-and-score-permissions-tab\u0022\u003ELineup and Score Permissions tab\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#tips-for-smooth-execution\u0022\u003ETips for smooth execution\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#frequently-asked-questions\u0022\u003EFrequently Asked Questions\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#related-resources\u0022\u003ERelated Resources\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ol\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022basic_info_tab\u0022\u003EBasic Info tab\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom the tournament menu, open \u003Cb\u003EEvents\u003C/b\u003E and click \u003Cb\u003EAdd a Team Event\u003C/b\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022607\u0022 data-height=\u0022170\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/852b68ac-523c-4673-b94f-939ededfcd16.png?v=35154960\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 607px;\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToggle the event \u003Cb\u003EActive\u003C/b\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChoose whether results count toward DUPR and ranking points (for sanctioned events), and whether the system should manage the waitlist automatically.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022566\u0022 data-height=\u0022345\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/4a9154bd-55ca-4989-b199-8fe6c81dc199.png?v=399075284\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 566px;\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese toggles are for USA Pickleball-sanctioned events.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022479\u0022 data-height=\u0022157\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/d0042bf0-8419-45fd-85d0-4bbc1ca03f1a.png?v=1583011876\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 479px;\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESelect the \u003Cb\u003Eplaying level\u003C/b\u003E and the \u003Cb\u003Ebracket format\u003C/b\u003E (round robin or elimination).\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022607\u0022 data-height=\u002295\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/19d4e08f-0eb2-42fd-a219-773e811fa9ea.png?v=-1639345230\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 607px;\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESet the event type \u2014 for example, a \u003Cb\u003EDUPR 16\u003C/b\u003E event with a maximum combined team rating of 16 at registration. Set any per-player rating caps (example: no player over 4.5) and the \u003Cb\u003Eminimum age\u003C/b\u003E for participation.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022390\u0022 data-height=\u0022145\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/8a412a94-3869-4998-ad28-0a2e15ad4d28.png?v=-572323444\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 390px;\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETitle your event as desired. Scroll down to decide whether teams can register together, whether you allow free agents (people without a designated team in hopes of getting picked up), and the maximum number of teams. Review the other settings too, such as the minimum players required before a team is waitlisted and the date of your event.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EScroll further down to set registration deadlines and cost information. Decide whether the captain or individual players pay registration fees, and whether free agents pay a fee.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003EAllow team signup\u003C/b\u003E option lets individuals or captains register teams. If disabled, the tournament director performs signups manually. Configure:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMaximum number of teams\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhether free agent signup is allowed and if free agents are capped\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMinimum players required before a team moves to the waitlist\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFinal registration deadline for all rostered players (example: 5 days)\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022524\u0022 data-height=\u0022215\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/aece10f3-88c7-4607-a900-382252d31e5b.png?v=1103240023\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 524px;\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESave the page once the basic info is complete.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022manage_team_matches_tab\u0022\u003EManage Team Matches tab\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUse \u003Cb\u003EManage Team Matches\u003C/b\u003E to define how each team matchup plays out. This first panel matters most if your event uses rally scoring. If you are only using rally scoring for tiebreakers, that will be set up later. Review each setting in detail if you are using rally scoring for all of your matches.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022637\u0022 data-height=\u0022277\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/b0c8389f-7d9c-4af2-abf6-8e9e486a6a74.png?v=-1807421095\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 637px;\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext, set up how each match will play. For example, will you have a men\u0027s doubles, women\u0027s doubles, and mixed event? If so, add a match for each so PT knows how the teams play. Click \u003Cb\u003EAdd New Match\u003C/b\u003E to begin entering your match details.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFor a Major League Pickleball (MLP) format, create four matches per team dual: one women\u0027s, one men\u0027s, and two mixed matches.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe scoring configuration defined here transfers automatically to the live console upon event verification.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ol\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022682\u0022 data-height=\u0022241\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/d1dbbe25-783b-41f3-91f8-75cf8f606dec.png?v=-711865484\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 682px;\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce all matches are added, choose how results are calculated. A common approach:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrimary result metric:\u003C/b\u003E Total team points\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESecondary metric (tie breaker):\u003C/b\u003E Point differential\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECommunicate clearly with teams about which metrics determine standings so expectations are set.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022512\u0022 data-height=\u0022227\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/edb94ccd-f337-4990-8aaf-45a34a172490.png?v=-60673442\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 512px;\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022manage_tiebreaker_settings_tab\u0022\u003EManage Tiebreaker Settings tab\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe tiebreaker menu includes presets like the standard MLP format and a \u003Cb\u003ECustom\u003C/b\u003E option. If you use a preset, the rules are locked and non-editable. To edit the format options, choose \u003Cb\u003ECustom\u003C/b\u003E from the dropdown.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022679\u0022 data-height=\u0022343\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/04ed73b3-f76d-47df-b909-4c1824d0b1a7.png?v=-1987797745\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 679px;\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022840\u0022 data-height=\u0022301\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/624b7551-a3f0-477e-9a58-834a9310a8b6.png?v=-1431926401\u0022 style=\u0022\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you need to tweak which tiebreaker matches count toward standings, set that with the toggle switches in the \u003Cb\u003EWhat tournament stats do tiebreaker matches count for\u003C/b\u003E section. Otherwise, save and move on.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022497\u0022 data-height=\u0022399\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/b2940ce9-c729-482d-bba9-b772c4edb948.png?v=-1215852662\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 497px;\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022manage_team_player_requirements_tab\u0022\u003EManage Team Player Requirements tab\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUse this tab to control roster quality and balance. You can override a player\u0027s self-rating if they enter without an official rating, set a minimum rating for rostered players (example: minimum 3.00 for DUPR 16), require specific minimum ratings for certain roster spots (example: at least two players at 3.5), or use the \u003Cb\u003ERequired\u003C/b\u003E toggle to force specific spots to be filled before a team can be verified (example: require four players but allow up to six on the roster).\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022775\u0022 data-height=\u0022388\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/839282c1-7646-4384-a091-3053c290502f.png?v=123112492\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 775px;\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClick \u003Cb\u003ESave\u003C/b\u003E at the top once these settings are configured for each event.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022manage_team_point_settings_tab\u0022\u003EManage Team Point Settings tab\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDecide whether team match outcomes are recorded as a single win or broken into point allocations.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAssign points per individual matchup (example: each matchup = 1 point).\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022560\u0022 data-height=\u0022297\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/5aa42c82-3ad8-4153-9c78-f281a5714de0.png?v=-1718113503\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 560px;\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGive partial points for close losses (example: losing but scoring more than 8 points = 0.5 points).\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022491\u0022 data-height=\u0022434\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/b0aa662b-9dc7-402f-87ae-8ac94448ae6c.png?v=-1868056777\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 491px;\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOptionally assign points for tiebreakers.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022592\u0022 data-height=\u0022197\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/547cd18b-c185-4ce5-b1bf-e22cb2070a36.png?v=-1418430055\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 592px;\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESave the configuration once your point model is finalized.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022manage_standings_settings_tab\u0022\u003EManage Standings Settings tab\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConfigure how standings are calculated. If your event uses a single pool round robin, toggle to indicate one pool.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022283\u0022 data-height=\u002281\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/f20d7b19-68b4-498f-a420-90af75a8f985.png?v=1903300768\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 283px;\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChoose the primary metric for ranking winners (total points, wins, differential, etc.).\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022603\u0022 data-height=\u0022331\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/409784ee-7af8-44a3-a4b0-3c1e150bae10.png?v=-1956697084\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 603px;\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdjust separate rules for playoffs or final standings as needed.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022840\u0022 data-height=\u0022372\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/8391bdd2-cae7-45dc-a5f8-ecb765a18ebb.png?v=-2057400729\u0022 style=\u0022\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, select how you want the final standings to be calculated.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022481\u0022 data-height=\u0022311\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/fb1e8adc-bb56-4361-ac8a-42abef7ccc36.png?v=-1351889727\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 481px;\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022lineup_and_score_permissions_tab\u0022\u003ELineup and Score Permissions tab\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003ELineup and Score Permissions\u003C/b\u003E area controls who can set lineups and enter scores. It also controls whether captains or individuals can set lineups within a specified time window before matches. Start by reviewing the toggle switches for managers and captains, and adjust them to fit your event.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022445\u0022 data-height=\u0022244\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/23759ced-250a-470f-8811-35078bbb7703.png?v=-782858746\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 445px;\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDetermine your lineup settings. Read each option carefully to decide how you want to run your event.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022497\u0022 data-height=\u0022118\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/411622d7-71d6-4a89-9628-dcf9a5b282d8.png?v=-140859271\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 497px;\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022463\u0022 data-height=\u0022208\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/6a15df69-da2d-45d1-91ee-c4a90fe3b04e.png?v=-1625345920\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 463px;\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022466\u0022 data-height=\u0022209\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/ae9fa85f-3794-4825-9a58-176b34c26eb8.png?v=-1335198016\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 466px;\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022tips_for_smooth_execution\u0022\u003ETips for smooth execution\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECommunicate rules clearly\u003C/b\u003E with teams before play \u2014 especially scoring and tie rules.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EUse required roster spots\u003C/b\u003E to prevent incomplete teams from moving forward into competition brackets.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EConsider rewards for close losses\u003C/b\u003E to keep matches competitive and maintain engagement.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Ccite class=\u0022recommended\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022title\u0022\u003ENote\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESave each tab as you go. Settings won\u0027t carry over to event verification until they\u0027ve been saved on the tab where they were configured.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/cite\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022frequently_asked_questions\u0022\u003EFrequently Asked Questions\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat\u0027s the difference between a tiebreaker preset and Custom?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPresets (like the standard MLP format) have rules locked in and cannot be edited. Choose \u003Cb\u003ECustom\u003C/b\u003E from the dropdown if you need to change tiebreaker format details \u2014 for example, point thresholds, rotation rules, or which matches count toward standings.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EDo I have to use rally scoring for all matches?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo. You can use traditional scoring for regular matches and reserve rally scoring just for tiebreakers, or use rally scoring throughout. The Manage Team Matches tab is where you configure rally scoring for regular matches; tiebreaker scoring is handled separately under Manage Tiebreaker Settings.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat happens to a team that doesn\u0027t meet the minimum roster requirement?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETeams that don\u0027t meet the required roster spots (set under \u003Cb\u003EManage Team Player Requirements\u003C/b\u003E) cannot be verified for competition brackets. Either fill the missing spots before the registration deadline or contact the team captain so they know what\u0027s still needed.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ECan I change tournament settings after teams have registered?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost settings can still be adjusted before event verification, but changes after teams have signed up can affect what players have already agreed to. Communicate any meaningful changes (especially scoring, format, or rating caps) to teams as soon as possible so expectations stay aligned.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022related_resources\u0022\u003ERelated Resources\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/docs/en/team-captains-how-to-manage-your-team-for-a-team-event\u0022\u003EHow to Manage Your Team (Team Captains) | Team Events\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/docs/en/captains-how-to-set-your-lineup\u0022\u003EHow to Set Your Lineup (Captains) | Team Event\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENeed a hand setting up your team event? Reach out to \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:support@pickleball.com\u0022\u003Esupport@pickleball.com\u003C/a\u003E and we\u0027ll help you finish strong before verification.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cscript type=\u0022application/ld\u002Bjson\u0022\u003E\r\n{\r\n  \u0022@context\u0022: \u0022https://schema.org\u0022,\r\n  \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022FAQPage\u0022,\r\n  \u0022mainEntity\u0022: [\r\n{\r\n    \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022Question\u0022,\r\n    \u0022name\u0022: \u0022What\u0027s the difference between a tiebreaker preset and Custom?\u0022,\r\n    \u0022acceptedAnswer\u0022: {\r\n    \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022Answer\u0022,\r\n    \u0022text\u0022: \u0022Presets (like the standard MLP format) have rules locked in and cannot be edited. 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Communicate any meaningful changes (especially scoring, format, or rating caps) to teams as soon as possible so expectations stay aligned.\u0022\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n    ]\r\n}\r\n\u003C/script\u003E","publish_status":0,"post_type":"Article","authoruid":"6c77a55f-5956-43d0-8fab-ece7148056b1","author":{"authoruid":"6c77a55f-5956-43d0-8fab-ece7148056b1"},"featured_image_updating":false,"meta_description":"Once logged into your tournament, use the 3-line menu to select the events tab. Use the \u0022Add a Team Event\u0022 option at the top to start the event setup: The first option you see below the basic info wording is the ability to turn the event on or off. \u0026nbsp;This will start as disabled and will need to be switched to active (see below) in order for players to see the event on registration and sign up. The \u0022Lock Public Registrations\u0022 option can be used when you want to prevent any changes being made to an ev ...","display_toc":true,"has_workingcopy":true,"allow_indexing":true,"sort_order":3,"total_views":179,"date_published":"2025-12-01T18:44:00","date_updated":"2026-06-04T14:44:17.827","date_created":"2026-02-28T20:26:59.577"}}}