How to run an ultimate tournament

Running a ultimate event is mostly planning. Set sign-ups, fees, and format first. Game day stays calm.

1. Pick the shape of the event

Decide days, courts or fields, and how many games each team gets.

• Set spirit and schedule rules on the event page.
• Field count caps your draw.
• Live scores save a lot of sideline questions.

2. Open sign-up

Publish one page with dates, fees, format, and rules. Share that link everywhere.

In The Rooster, that page is your event. Teams sign up. You see who paid. See registration and payments.

3. Choose a format

• Pool play: Even games, then a seed.
• Pool into a bracket: A standard club weekend.
• Round robin: Hat events where everyone plays.
• Placement brackets: Keep every team in a final.

4. Build the schedule

Set times and fields. Teams should see the next game without asking you.

Use schedules and brackets so the draw stays live.

5. Run game day

Post scores as games finish. The bracket moves. Teams get the update.

• Take team or hat sign-ups
• Publish field schedules
• Run pools and brackets
• Share live scores with every roster

6. Keep people in the loop

Send one update if a field or time changes. Skip the group text.

Create the event free, or get free setup help.