Creating an event is one of the first things you’ll do in Fastbreak Compete. Events can be single-day tournaments, multi-day leagues, or full series. Each one includes details like your venue, dates, and registration options that will display on your website.
Set up a new event
Here’s how:
From your Dashboard, go to Events → New Event.
Enter your Event Name & Logo. This will appear on your event listing and website.
Enter a Description – Add a short event description that will display on your website.
Example: Include a brief overview of your organization, how the event works, how many games are guaranteed, what divisions/brackets look like, and what your facilities offer.
Choose your Event Date.
If your event is Single-Day, select the day the event takes place.
If your event is Multi-Day, League, or Series, just select the Start Date here — you’ll choose specific dates later under the Event Type tab.
Enter your organization’s Email and Phone Number. These will appear on your event listing so customers know who to contact with questions.
Enter the Gender(s) (Boys, Girls, or Both) for the event.
Enter Event Pricing – Set a standard registration price.
You can also add an Early Bird Price — a discounted price offered to teams who register before a set date. (This field is optional but can encourage early sign-ups.)
Select the number of Guaranteed Games – Enter the minimum number of games every team is guaranteed to play. This is the baseline number, even if additional games are added later in playoffs or brackets.
Choose one or more Venues where the event will take place. You can select a single facility or multiple locations.
Select which Age Groups/Divisions are eligible to register. You can limit registration to specific grades or open it from 1st through 12th grade—it’s up to you.
Choose your local Time Zone to ensure schedules, registrations, and communications are consistent for all participants.
Your filled out Event will look similar to the below.
Set your Event Status Toggles. At the top of the Event Details page, you’ll see several toggle options that control how your event appears and functions on your site:
Published: Makes your event visible on your public website.When off, your event stays private and can only be seen from the admin dashboard. Turn this on once you’re ready for teams and visitors to view your listing.
Allow Registration: Lets teams register for the event. Turn this off if registration hasn’t opened yet or if you want to temporarily pause new sign-ups. When on, teams can access the event and complete payment or registration through your site.
Archived: Moves your event into archived status after it’s completed. Use this when the event has finished, and you no longer need to show it on your website or dashboard list. Archived events stay in your records but won’t appear in active event lists.
Hide Side Banners: Removes promotional or event banners from the public event page. This creates a clean layout focused only on your event details and registration information. Helpful for branded or partner events that require a simple display.
When ready, select Save
💡 Tip: Make sure to create all of your venues first — each event must be linked to at least one venue before saving.
Choose your event type
Go to your Event and click the Event Type tab at the top.
Click the dropdown under Event Type.
Choose one of the four available types: Single-Day, Multi-Day, League, or Series / Circuit.
Single-Day: For one-day tournaments or shootouts. The Start Date and End Date are the same. Use this for single-location, one-day events where all games are played in a single session. The date automatically carries over from your Event Details page.
ℹ️ Example: A one-day shootout with three guaranteed games for each team.
Multi-Day: For weekend or multi-day tournaments. Select your Start Date and End Date (for example, Friday–Sunday). The system will generate available play dates between those two days. Use this for any tournament that runs over consecutive days.
ℹ️ Example: A two-day showcase starting June 4 and ending June 5.
League: For ongoing events that span multiple weeks. Choose a Start Date and End Date (the full range of your league season). Click Specific Dates to select exact play dates within that range (for example, every Saturday in June). This option gives you flexibility to schedule non-consecutive dates.
ℹ️ Example: A summer league with games every weekend from June 1–July 30.
Series / Circuit: For multi-event circuits or linked series. Choose Series / Circuit if your event includes multiple related tournaments or stops. Click Add Child Events to connect individual events under this main series. Each child event can have its own type (Single-Day, Multi-Day, or League). After adding, click Save to finalize the connections.
ℹ️ Example: A regional series where each stop is a separate event, but results roll up to one overall leaderboard.
Enter or select the corresponding dates based on the event type.
Click Save when finished.
Create a “Last Minute Spot”
If you have open spots to fill:
Go to the event and click Last Minute.
Enter the event name, price, gender, and eligible age group.
Tab Enabled
Select Save. This will post as a separate event on the same day.
💡 Tip: Use Last Minute Spots to fill divisions or balance brackets before publishing schedules.