📝 Overview
Creating a custom Program Type such as Tournaments or Tournaments and Cups allows you to clearly separate tournament-style events from other offerings in the Customer Portal.
When customers browse their registration options, they will see the Program Type first, helping them quickly identify where to register for a tournament instead of selecting options like Adult Indoor Soccer or Youth Leagues. This structure improves organization, reduces confusion, and makes tournament registration easier to find online.
🛠️ Create the Program Type
Click the arrow to learn how to create a Program Type for tournaments
Click the arrow to learn how to create a Program Type for tournaments
Navigate to the Programs drop down menu and select Program Types
Click "+" to add a new Program
Enter a name such as Tournaments or Tournaments and Cups
Add a description
Toggle Team Management to On
Click Save
Turning on Team Management allows teams to be created and managed within this Program Type, which is commonly required for tournament-style registration.
✍️ Note: The name and description entered here are what customers will see when browsing registration options in the Customer Portal.
📅 Create the Tournament Season
Click the arrow to build a League Season using your new Program Type
Click the arrow to build a League Season using your new Program Type
Navigate to the Programs drop down menu and select Seasons
Click "+" to add a new Season
Enter the Season name and dates
Select your newly created Program Type
Continue filling out the Season form just as you would for any other league or program Season. When finished, click Save.
✍️ Note: If you are not familiar with required settings such as registration dates, pricing, capacity, or publishing online, please review the article below for detailed instructions.
🧩 Add Levels for Divisions
Click the arrow to create divisions within your tournament Season
Click the arrow to create divisions within your tournament Season
Open the Season
Click "+" to add a new Level
Enter the division name (example: U12 Boys, U14 Girls, Men's B)
Continue configuring the Level just as you would for any other league or program Level, including pricing, capacity, and registration settings.
When finished, click Save New Level.
🧑💻 Customer View
Click the arrow to see how tournaments appear in the Customer Portal
Click the arrow to see how tournaments appear in the Customer Portal
Once your Season is published and registration is active:
From the Customer Portal, click on Register
Program Types appear first (for example, Tournaments and Cups) listed alongside other program categories
Click View on the Program
See the available Levels (divisions)
Select the division by clicking Register
Complete registration and payment
✍️ Note: Because the Program Type is clearly labeled, customers can easily distinguish tournaments from other offerings such as leagues or classes during registration.