# Tournament Organisation Blueprint — SportCore Category Hub

Step-by-step guide to tournament organisation: planning timelines, team registration, bracket draws, match schedules, officials, and awards.

## Sport-specific tournament organisation guides

- **How to Organize a Football Tournament** — pitch math, group formats, goal-difference tiebreakers.
- **How to Run a Basketball Tournament** — court scheduling, quarter running clock rules, 5v5 vs 3x3.
- **How to Organize a Padel Tournament** — doubles registration, set-ratio scoring, glass court rotations.

## 6 Core phases of tournament organisation

1. Event Design & Venue Booking
2. Registration & Roster Rules
3. Tournament Draw & Scheduling
4. Game-Day Operations & Staffing
5. Live Scoring & Real-Time Standings
6. Wrap-up, Trophies & Statistics

## Tournament software pricing

- **Free** — up to 8 teams per tournament, unlimited events, no card required.
- **Starter** — up to 60 teams per tournament with live scoring and fan pages.
- **Pro** — unlimited teams, custom branding, and priority support.