Snake-seeded pools
Teams are spread across pools in a snake order, so each pool gets a similar mix of strong and weaker teams.
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Pool play across your courts, rest between games, and playoffs that seed themselves from the scores. See when the last game ends before you book the gym.
33 games2 poolsDone by 2:55 PM
9:00 AM
Court 1Pool A
AcesJump Servers
Court 2Pool A
Kill ShotsSetters
Court 3Pool A
SpikersDig Deep
6 teams resting
9:30 AM
Court 1Pool B
Block PartyFloaters
Court 2Pool B
PancakesDiggers
Court 3Pool B
Net NinjasSide Outs
6 teams resting
10:00 AM
Court 1Pool A
Kill ShotsAces
Court 2Pool A
Dig DeepJump Servers
Court 3Pool A
SettersSpikers
6 teams resting
10:30 AM
Court 1Pool B
PancakesBlock Party
Court 2Pool B
Side OutsFloaters
Court 3Pool B
DiggersNet Ninjas
6 teams resting
11:00 AM
Court 1Pool A
AcesDig Deep
Court 2Pool A
SpikersKill Shots
Court 3Pool A
Jump ServersSetters
6 teams resting
11:30 AM
Court 1Pool B
Block PartySide Outs
Court 2Pool B
Net NinjasPancakes
Court 3Pool B
FloatersDiggers
6 teams resting
12:00 PM
Court 1Pool A
SpikersAces
Court 2Pool A
SettersDig Deep
Court 3Pool A
Kill ShotsJump Servers
6 teams resting
12:30 PM
Court 1Pool B
Net NinjasBlock Party
Court 2Pool B
DiggersSide Outs
Court 3Pool B
PancakesFloaters
6 teams resting
1:00 PM
Court 1Pool A
AcesSetters
Court 2Pool A
Jump ServersSpikers
Court 3Pool A
Dig DeepKill Shots
6 teams resting
1:30 PM
Court 1Pool B
Block PartyDiggers
Court 2Pool B
FloatersNet Ninjas
Court 3Pool B
Side OutsPancakes
6 teams resting
2:00 PMSemifinals
Court 1
Pool A #1Pool B #2
Court 2
Pool B #1Pool A #2
2:30 PMFinal
Court 1
Semifinal 1 winnerSemifinal 2 winner
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Round robin tournament with pools
Split teams into pools with snake seeding, and each pool plays a round robin. Games fill every court in each time slot, and teams rest between games when the courts allow. When every pool game has a score, the top teams move into semifinals and a final automatically. Anyone at the event can enter scores from their phone, and TV view puts the current games and standings on the gym screen.
How long will your tournament take?
Finish times for a 9:00 AM start with pools, then semifinals and a final. Games are 25 minutes with 5-minute breaks.
| Teams | 2 courts | 3 courts | 4 courts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 teams (2 pools) | 12:55 PM | 11:55 AM | 11:25 AM |
| 10 teams (2 pools) | 2:55 PM | 1:25 PM | 12:25 PM |
| 12 teams (2 pools) | 5:25 PM | 2:55 PM | 1:55 PM |
| 16 teams (4 pools) | 3:55 PM | 1:55 PM | 12:55 PM |
Rest between games
Each time slot fills every court while resting teams that just played, whenever the courts allow.
Playoffs that seed themselves
Enter pool scores and the semifinals fill in: Pool A #1 vs Pool B #2 and Pool B #1 vs Pool A #2.
Scores from any phone
Share the link so anyone at the event can enter scores. TV view shows courts and standings on the gym screen.
Round robin tournament FAQ
How long does a round robin tournament take?
Count the time slots, not the games. Each slot is one game length plus the break, and each slot can run one game per court. Twelve teams in 2 pools on 3 courts with 25-minute games and 5-minute breaks finish pool play and playoffs in about six hours.
How many teams should be in each pool?
Four to six teams per pool works well for a one-day event. Each team gets 3 to 5 pool games, which is enough to seed fairly without running past dinner.
How are playoff seeds decided?
By pool record, then point difference. With 2 pools, the top 2 from each pool play crossover semifinals (A1 vs B2, B1 vs A2). With 4 pools, the pool winners make the semifinals.
How do I keep teams from playing back to back?
The schedule rests a team between games whenever the courts allow. If you have more courts than half your teams, some back-to-backs can't be avoided, and the fairness check tells you where.
Can I show the schedule on a TV at the event?
Yes. TV view shows the games on each court, what's up next and the standings, sized for a gym screen or projector.