Tournament guides.
Practical articles on actually running tournaments. No fluff, no "10 reasons why tournaments are great", just the things organisers genuinely need to know.
How-to
How to print a tournament bracket (free, in 30 seconds)
You don't need fancy software or a £30/month subscription. Here's the path from 'I need a printable bracket' to 'it's on the wall' — using only free tools.
For organisers
Running a kids' tournament: 6 things organisers forget
The format and the schedule are the easy parts. Here's what most first-time organisers miss — and how to handle it.
Format guide
How to run a round-robin tournament with 4, 6, or 8 teams
Round-robin means everyone plays everyone. Here's how the maths works for 4, 6, and 8 teams, and how long each takes to run.
Format guide
Round-robin vs knockout: which format for your tournament?
The two formats serve different goals. Here's the honest comparison — including when each one is the wrong choice.
Equipment
What you need to run a small tournament
Honest equipment list for a 4-8 team tournament. What's essential, what's overkill, and what to spend the medal budget on.