> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.fielddayapp.ca/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create an Event

> Set up a league, tournament, drop-in, or recurring session.

## Event types

| Type                  | Best for                                                                       |
| --------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **League**            | Regular season play with standings — teams play each other over multiple weeks |
| **Tournament**        | Single or double-elimination bracket play, usually over one or two days        |
| **Drop-in**           | One-off sessions players can join individually, with per-session pricing       |
| **Recurring session** | Repeated sessions on a set schedule (e.g. every Tuesday night)                 |

## Create a league or tournament

1. Go to **Admin → Events**
2. Click **New event**
3. Fill in the event details:

### Basic info

* **Name** — what players will see (e.g. "Summer Volleyball League 2026")
* **Sport** — used to set default scoring rules and stat tracking
* **Event type** — League, Tournament, Drop-in, or Recurring session

### Dates

* **Season start / end** — the date range the event runs
* **Registration opens / closes** — when players can register

### Venue

* **Venue name and address** — shown on player-facing schedules
* **Surface type** — indoor, outdoor, or both

### Registration settings

* **Max teams / participants** — leave blank for unlimited
* **Team size** — min and max players per team
* **Join policy** — Open (anyone can join a team), Captain invite, or Admin only

### Fees

* **Price** — per player or per team fee in dollars
* **Payment mode** — per player or per team

### Rules

Optionally attach a rules document. You can write custom rules or select from a saved template.

### Waivers

Attach a liability waiver that players must sign during registration.

## Save and publish

Click **Create event**. The event is created in **Draft** status — players can't see it yet.

When you're ready to open registration, change the status to **Registration open** from the event overview page.

## Event statuses

| Status                | What it means                              |
| --------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| **Draft**             | Not visible to players, still being set up |
| **Registration open** | Players can register and pay               |
| **Active**            | Registration closed, season is underway    |
| **Completed**         | Season finished, standings locked          |
| **Archived**          | Hidden from the public events list         |