Overview
Fixture Templates in GameDay Passport allow you to define the complete format of a fixture. This includes the number of rounds, team matchups, and even finals progression rules. This feature is an extremely useful way of automating the fixture generation process by applying a structure that can be re-used across your competitions and seasons.
Key features:
Define Fixture Structure: Specify the number of rounds, the number of matches in a round, and team matchups.
Reusable: Create as many different Fixture Templates as you need and apply them to multiple competitions.
Automation: Automate the fixture generation process for new seasons and competitions, saving administrative time.
Flexible: You can still make manual updates to your fixtures after a template has been applied and the fixtures are generated.
Step-by-Step
Step 1: Navigate to Fixture Templates
In the main dashboard at the Association level, click the Settings Cog icon in the top-right corner and select SETTINGS.
From the Configuration screen, locate the Manage Competitions section and click FIXTURE TEMPLATES.
Step 2: Add a new Fixture Template
On the Fixture Templates screen, click the ADD button in the top-right corner to begin creating your new template.
Tip: To quickly create a template based on an existing one, you can click View Template on an existing fixture and then select Copy Fixture Template.
Step 3: Define the Template Parameters
Fill in the basic details to define the structure of your fixture.
Name: A descriptive name for your template (e.g. "8-Team Regular Season Fixture")
Description: A brief explanation of the template's purpose
Type: Choose between Normal, Finals or Knockout-style templates
Number of Teams: The maximum number of teams for this fixture
Number of Rounds: The total number of rounds to be generated
Step 4: Define the Fixture Structure
In the Template field, you must define the fixture structure using a specific line-by-line format for each round:
Line 1: Round Name (e.g. Round 1)
Line 2: Number of matches in the round (e.g. 4)
Subsequent Lines: The match number, followed by the teams playing each other, based on their assigned number (e.g. the line 1 1v8 means in match 1, team 1 plays team 8).
Repeat this process for every round required in the fixture. Once you are happy with the template, click UPDATE FIXTURE TEMPLATE to save.
Step 5: Navigate to your Competition
Once the template is saved, navigate to the competition you wish to apply it to by going to the left-hand menu and clicking Competitions, then select LIST COMPETITIONS.
Click the magnifying glass icon to the left of the competition to open up the competition settings.
Step 6: Edit the Competition Configuration
Find the relevant competition in the list and click EDIT to modify its configuration.
Step 7: Select the Fixture Template
Scroll down to the Templates section on the Competition Configuration page. Click the Fixture Template dropdown menu and select the template you created.
Step 8: Update the Competition
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click UPDATE COMPETITION to apply the template and save your changes. The system will now use this template to generate the fixture for this competition.
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