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# Tournament Admins 

> How admins set up events—configure rules/brackets, verify results, and resolve disputes.

## Overview

Tournament Admins create and run events: configure rules, open registrations, seed brackets, schedule rounds, verify results, handle disputes, and publish winners.

## Getting Started

* Log in to the **Tournament Admin** area.
* Prepare your event details (game, format, dates, rules, eligibility).

## What You Can Do

* **Create tournaments** (title, description, rules, schedule).
* Configure **registration** (team size, eligibility, caps).
* Approve entries and **seed brackets**.
* Configure **match rules** and **reporting**.
* **Start rounds**, monitor results, and resolve **disputes**.
* **Advance** brackets and publish final standings.

## How-To Steps

### **Create a Tournament**

1. **Tournaments** → **Create Tournament**.
2. Enter name, game, region, start/end dates.
3. Add **Format** (e.g., Swiss, Single Elim, Best-of settings).
4. Set **Registration** window and team requirements (min/max players).
5. Add **Rules** (eligibility, match settings, anti-cheat notes).
6. Save and **Publish** (or keep as draft until ready).

### **Open Registration & Review Teams**

1. Ensure **Registration** is open.
2. Monitor incoming teams; **Approve/Reject** as needed.
3. Lock rosters at the deadline (if applicable).

### **Seed Bracket & Schedule**

1. Generate **Bracket/Groups** (seed manually or auto).
2. Set **Round times** and match windows.
3. Communicate any check-in requirements.

### **Run Match Day**

1. Open **Round 1**; verify teams checked in.
2. Watch **Live Matches / Reporting** feed.
3. Verify reported scores; request proof if there’s a conflict.
4. **Resolve disputes** (use screenshots/VODs, apply rules consistently).

### **Advance & Finalize**

1. Advance winners to next rounds.
2. Repeat until finals; confirm champions.
3. Publish **Final Results** and share highlights.

### **Post-Event**

1. Export results if needed (for schools/partners).
2. Gather feedback and note improvements for next time.

## FAQs

* **Teams can’t register.** Check that registration is open and team size/eligibility are set correctly.
* **Roster changes after lock.** Decide per rules; admins can override in special cases.
* **Score disputes.** Request evidence from both captains; rule per written policy and keep logs.
* **No-shows.** Apply forfeit rules; document attempts to contact teams.