Event Management
Host everything from casual debate nights to large tournaments with registration management, session scheduling, and participant tracking.
What It Does
The event system powers all organized debate activities on SuperDebate. From small practice sessions to multi-day tournaments, you have complete control over registration, scheduling, and participant management. Events can be public or hosted within clubs for members only.
Events support four types: tournaments (competitive brackets), workshops (educational sessions), competitions (standalone events), and social gatherings. Multi-session events can span multiple days with individual schedules. Online events integrate with video conferencing platforms via meeting links.
Who this is for:
Key Benefits
- Four event types: tournament, workshop, competition, social
- Set registration caps and automatic waitlist management
- Multi-session scheduling for complex, multi-day events
- Participant check-in tracking for in-person events
- Support for both in-person and online events
- Direct invitations for VIP participants and judges
- Automatic reminders before registration deadlines
- Public events or club-exclusive for members only
How It Works
Create Your Event
Set the title, type, dates, and location. Choose between in-person (with venue details) or online (with meeting link).
Configure Registration
Set participant limits, registration deadline, and roles (debater, judge, spectator). Optionally enable waitlist.
Add Sessions
For multi-day events, create individual sessions with times and rooms. Sessions can be rounds, workshops, or ceremonies.
Invite Participants
Send direct invitations to specific users or publish for open registration. Invited users get priority placement.
Manage & Run
Check in participants, track attendance, and update event status. Generate brackets for tournaments.
Pro Tips
- 1.Set registration deadlines at least 48 hours before the event for planning.
- 2.For tournaments, register judges separately - they'll be assigned to matches later.
- 3.Use sessions for round scheduling - each round can have its own time and location.
- 4.Always set a max_participants limit to prevent over-registration.
Technical Details
Database schema, API endpoints, and implementation notes for developers