The Complete Feature List & How-To Guide

Every feature in Super Bracket Builder, organized as a numbered reference. Each item includes a short description, where to find it in the app, and a link to step-by-step instructions.

Use it as a feature checklist, a support guide, or a quick-reference manual.

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  1. Bracket Builder
  2. Tournament Management
  3. Live Scoring & Match Cards
  4. Player Stats & Awards
  5. Organization & Player Management
  6. Notifications & Communication
  7. Automations
  8. Custom Rankings
  9. Flexible Tournament Formats
  10. Enhanced Stat Tracking
1.
Bracket Builder

One-tap tournament creation in any major format. Configure the bracket up front, or start instantly and adjust mid-tournament.

Where: Home Screen → ⚡ Quick Create, or Tournaments tab → ➕ Create
  1. Single EliminationStep-by-step ↗
    Classic knockout — lose once, you're out. Fast format for any field size, instant or scheduled.
    Quick Create → Single Elim, then choose Create Now or Schedule for Later
  2. Double EliminationStep-by-step ↗
    Winners and losers brackets with automatic progression. Independent Best-of settings per side (e.g. Bo5 winners, Bo3 losers).
    Quick Create → Double Elim, then Create Now or Schedule for Later
  3. Triple EliminationStep-by-step ↗
    Three-life format with Winners, Losers, and Super Losers brackets — each with its own match format.
    Quick Create → Triple Elim, then Create Now or Schedule for Later
  4. Round RobinStep-by-step ↗
    Everyone plays everyone. Four sub-modes: Standard, Double Round-Robin, Custom Rounds, and Lives Mode.
    Quick Create → Round Robin, then choose the Round-Robin Format radio
  5. SwissStep-by-step ↗
    Smart pairing — players matched with similar records each round. Configurable rounds, draws, and rematch policy.
    Quick Create → Swiss, then set Number of Rounds and Rematch Policy
  6. Multi-BracketGuide coming soon
    Run multiple parallel brackets in one event — e.g. a Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced division on the same night.
    Quick Create → 🏅 Multi-Bracket
  7. PodsGuide coming soon
    Pool-play format — split players into small groups, then advance top finishers to a knockout stage.
    Quick Create → 🫛 Pods
  8. Custom Match FormatsStep-by-step ↗
    Best of 1, 3, 5, or 7. Score by sets won or by points. Configurable per tournament, editable mid-event.
    Tournament Setup → Match Format buttons (or ⚙️ Settings mid-tournament)
2.
Tournament Management

Run every aspect of a live event from one screen — from registration to final results.

Where: Tournament Screen (after Start Tournament)
  1. Live Bracket ViewStep-by-step ↗
    Watch the bracket fill in real-time. Standings, match history, and stats panels update automatically as matches complete.
    Tournament Screen → main bracket area
  2. Instant vs. ScheduledStep-by-step ↗
    Start a tournament immediately, or schedule it for later with a public pre-registration link players can self-sign up through.
    After picking a format → Create Now or Schedule for Later
  3. Mid-Tournament SettingsStep-by-step ↗
    Change Match Format, bracket background, panels, and table-side scoring — all without restarting the tournament.
    Tournament Screen → ⚙️ Settings icon
  4. Tournament Complete ScreenStep-by-step ↗
    Final standings with W-L records and point differentials. Confirm results, restart with the same format, or create a new event.
    Auto-shown when the final match completes
  5. Manual Placement OverrideStep-by-step ↗
    Edit final placements before confirming — useful when external tiebreakers (chip count, head-to-head) decided the order.
    Lock Results screen → tap ✏️ Edit Placements → ▲/▼ arrows
3.
Live Scoring & Match Cards

Score matches from anywhere. Players and refs submit scores from their phones; the TD approves.

Where: Tournament Screen → any match card
  1. Table-Side ScoringStep-by-step ↗
    Each match gets a dedicated URL/QR code so refs or players can submit scores from their phones. Results flow to the director for approval.
    Settings → enable Table-Side Score Entry
  2. Detailed ScorecardsStep-by-step ↗
    Set-by-set and game-by-game breakdowns. Sets won, games won, total points, average per game, biggest win margin.
    Tap a completed match in the bracket or match history
  3. Match SetupStep-by-step ↗
    Configure players, games per set, sets per match, and scoring mode (track wins vs. track points) before each match.
    Quick Create → Match (or tap any live match → Setup tab)
  4. Match HistoryStep-by-step ↗
    Complete record of every match played. Filter, confirm pending results, or edit scores after the fact.
    Tournament Screen → 📜 HISTORY panel (or Match History screen)
4.
Player Stats & Awards

Automatic stat tracking and custom awards that keep players engaged across events.

Where: Stats tab (bottom nav) and Player Profile screens
  1. Full LeaderboardStep-by-step ↗
    Sortable stats: tournaments, wins, losses, win rate, championships, 2nd/3rd, avg PF/PA, point differential.
    Stats tab → Leaderboard
  2. Player ProfilesStep-by-step ↗
    Career stats, tournament history, match history, tagged photos, and award badges — all on one profile.
    Tap any player name anywhere in the app
  3. Custom AwardsStep-by-step ↗
    Create award badges with custom images or emoji. Set criteria (attendance, wins, championships) and auto-distribute to eligible players.
    Director Dashboard → Awards
  4. Filters & SortingStep-by-step ↗
    Slice stats by sport, tier, and date range. Sort any column to find your top performers in any subset.
    Stats tab → Filter chips at the top
5.
Organization & Player Management

Your entire operation — players, venues, events — organized in one place.

Where: Director Dashboard (Home screen for organization owners)
  1. Director DashboardStep-by-step ↗
    Total entrants, upcoming events, active tournaments, and recent results — all at a glance when you log in.
    Home screen after login (organization role)
  2. Player RosterStep-by-step ↗
    Full profiles: name, email, phone, age, skill rating, state/world rank. Edit details, upload photos, view career stats.
    Director Dashboard → Entrants
  3. Multi-Venue SupportStep-by-step ↗
    Manage multiple venues with locations, table counts, and schedules. Players can follow and discover venues near them.
    Director Dashboard → Venues
  4. Player InvitationsStep-by-step ↗
    Send claim links so players create accounts auto-linked to their roster spot. No manual matching after they sign up.
    Entrants → Add Player with email → auto-sends invite
6.
Notifications & Communication

Push notifications, branded emails, and tournament alerts to keep your community engaged.

Where: Director Dashboard → Contacts
  1. Push NotificationsStep-by-step ↗
    Send instant alerts to all app users or selected individuals. Announcements, match calls, schedule changes.
    Contacts → Notifications tab
  2. Mass Email BroadcastsStep-by-step ↗
    Branded emails to all members, filtered audiences, or custom lists. Preview, personalize with {name}, add CTAs, review recipients before sending.
    Contacts → Email tab
  3. Tournament AlertsStep-by-step ↗
    Players who follow a venue get automatic notifications about upcoming events at that venue.
    Auto — triggers when a tournament is scheduled or starts
  4. Athlete PortalStep-by-step ↗
    Players get their own portal to follow orgs, pre-register for tournaments, check stats, and manage their profile.
    Player accounts → Home screen
7.
Automations

Trigger emails and push notifications automatically based on player milestones. Set it and forget it.

Where: Director Dashboard → 🤖 Automations
  1. Milestone TriggersStep-by-step ↗
    Seven triggers: Player Registers, Account Claimed, First Tournament, Every X Tournaments, First Match, First Win, Championship Win.
    Automations → 🤖 New Automation → trigger tiles
  2. Conditional FiltersStep-by-step ↗
    Scope by sport, venue, and tournament tier — e.g. only fire for Air Hockey Majors at your flagship venue.
    Automation editor → 🎯 Conditional Filters
  3. Delay SchedulingStep-by-step ↗
    Send immediately or delay by minutes, hours, or days after the trigger. Welcome emails an hour later, follow-ups next day.
    Automation editor → ⏱ Delay
  4. Email + Push CombinedStep-by-step ↗
    Every automation can send both an email and a push notification, with templated variables like {playerName}, {orgName}, {tournamentCount}.
    Automation editor → 📧 Email + 🔔 Push checkboxes
8.
Custom Rankings

Build and publish your own ranking systems. Share publicly or embed on your site.

Where: Admin area → 🏅 Rankings
  1. Multiple Ranking ListsStep-by-step ↗
    Create as many rankings as you need — regional tours, sub-sport leaderboards, club ladders. Each list is independent.
    Rankings → + Create Ranking
  2. Match Log & RollbacksStep-by-step ↗
    Every ranking change is recorded with a match log. Roll back entries when disputes or mistakes come up.
    Ranking detail → Match Log section
  3. Share & EmbedStep-by-step ↗
    Public share links for social media and embeddable iframe widgets in 4 themes. Rankings stay live as players compete.
    Ranking card → Share or Embed buttons
  4. Guest EntrantsStep-by-step ↗
    Include out-of-org players as guests so travelers and visitors count toward the ranking without inflating your main roster.
    Ranking editor → type new name → + Add as Guest
9.
Flexible Tournament Formats

Configure formats per tournament — even per bracket within a tournament. Cash, doubles, tiers, split formats.

Where: Tournament Setup → Step 1, or mid-tournament via ⚙️ Settings
  1. Split Bracket FormatsStep-by-step ↗
    Separate Best-of for winners bracket and losers bracket in double/triple elim. Play Bo5 on the winners side, Bo3 on losers.
    Tournament Setup → Winners Bracket Format / Losers Bracket Format
  2. Cash TournamentsStep-by-step ↗
    Track entry fees, added money tiers, and payouts. Player winnings roll into career totals automatically.
    Tournament Setup → 💰 Cash Tournament toggle → Entry Fee
  3. Tiers & MajorsStep-by-step ↗
    Categorize tournaments as Weekly, State, Regional, National, or Major. Filter stats and rankings by tier.
    Tournament Setup → Tier dropdown
  4. Doubles SupportStep-by-step ↗
    Run doubles events with two-player teams. Team stats, team standings, and team-level awards — handled natively.
    Tournament Setup → 🤝 Doubles Tournament checkbox
10.
Enhanced Stat Tracking

Deeper analytics for multi-game formats. Game-by-game records, win rates, and filterable analytics.

Where: Player Profile and Stats tab
  1. Game-Level RecordsStep-by-step ↗
    In Bo3/Bo5/Bo7 formats, track games won and lost independently from set wins — true game-by-game performance.
    Player Profile → Game Record (X-Y)
  2. Game Win RateStep-by-step ↗
    Every profile surfaces Game Record (GW-GL), Game Win Rate %, and total Games Played alongside tournament W-L.
    Player Profile → Stats card
  3. Filterable AnalyticsStep-by-step ↗
    Slice stats by tier, sport, and custom date ranges. Compare a player's Major performance to their Weekly nights.
    Stats tab → StatsFilterBar dropdowns
  4. Manual Placement OverrideStep-by-step ↗
    Edit final placements on the Lock Results screen before confirming — manual order saves to every affected player's record.
    Tournament Complete → Lock Results → tap a placement

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