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🧱Setting up your league

Complete your league setup after approval by configuring League Tools, updating league details, setting up divisions, and preparing for your first event.

Updated over 3 weeks ago

Audience: Newly Approved League Directors | Level: Beginner | Time: 15-20 minutes

Quick Answer

Access League Tools at udisc.com/dashboard (or app: You β†’ Menu β†’ Dashboard). Complete the Dashboard checklist, fill in General settings, configure Divisions, upload Photos, and optionally enable Standings before creating your first event.


πŸ”‘ Accessing League Tools

From web:

From app:

  • Tap You β†’ Menu (≑) β†’ Dashboard

  • Select your league

πŸ“£ What are League Tools? Your central hub to create events, manage scoring, update league details, manage members, and configure standings.


βœ… Setup Checklist

1️⃣ Dashboard Tab

Use the checklist to track setup progress.

Features:

  • β˜‘οΈ Setup tasks checklist

  • Quick navigation to create events, view events, view members

2️⃣ General Settings

Fill in your league's core information.

Required:

  • League Name - Clear and descriptive

  • Main Course - Primary course (use different courses per event if needed)

  • Public Email - Contact for players

  • Headline - One-line description

  • Description - Full league details

Default formats:

  • Play Format - Singles, Doubles, or Teams

  • Start Format - Shotgun, Tee Times, or Flex Start

⭐ Complete all details before creating events!

Remember: Tap Save League at the bottom.

3️⃣ General Event Settings

Set defaults that auto-apply to new events:

  • Default registration type

  • Default scoring options

  • Event-specific preferences

Note: These are different from general league settings. You can adjust per event when creating.

4️⃣ Divisions (Optional)

Configure which divisions you'll offer:

  1. Go to Divisions tab

  2. Select divisions (e.g., MPO, FPO, MA1, MA2, or create your own custom divisions)

  3. These become your defaults

5️⃣ Event Tags (Optional)

Add tags to help players discover your events:

  • Beginner friendly

  • For charity

  • Drinking water

  • Women/girl friendly

  • Bag tags

  • Ace pool

  • Glow

  • Junior friendly

  • Parking

  • Restrooms

Filterable tags (players can filter by these at udisc.com/events or in the app):

  • Glow

  • Ace pool

  • For charity

  • Women/girl friendly

  • Beginner-friendly

  • Junior friendly

  • Bag tags

  • Handicaps

Each tag includes a description field that displays on your event details. Tags can be changed per event when creating.

6️⃣ Photos (Optional but Recommended)

Upload visuals to attract players:

  • Cover photo - Banner for league page

  • League logo - Square logo

Tips: Use high-quality images showing players enjoying your course.

7️⃣ Standings (Optional)

Enable if you want season-long points tracking:

  • βœ… Running 8-12+ week season

  • βœ… Want to reward consistency

  • βœ… Singles format only

To enable: Standings tab β†’ Set dates β†’ Configure points β†’ Save

⚠️ Standings only work for singles events, not doubles/teams.

8️⃣ Members Tab

View everyone who's joined your league.

πŸ’‘ Players automatically become members when they check into events.


πŸ› οΈ Understanding Your Tools

League Tools - League-wide management

  • Create events

  • Manage members

  • Edit league details

  • Configure divisions

  • Manage standings

Event Tools - Individual event management

  • Registration

  • Check-in

  • Scorecards

  • Leaderboard

  • Score editing


🎯 What's Next?

Once setup is complete, create your first event! πŸ“– Creating a UDisc League Event

⏰ Pro tip: Create events 1-2 weeks in advance for better player turnout.


❓ Common Questions

Q: Can I change settings later? A: Yes! Update anytime in League Tools. Changes to defaults won't affect existing events.

Q: Do I need standings? A: No, they're optional. Many casual leagues don't use them. Enable later if needed.

Q: How do I add other admins? A: You can add co-admins yourself from League Tools β†’ Members tab. League owners can also transfer ownership. Learn more: How do I add or remove admins?


Related Resources

Before setup:

Next steps:

Understanding settings:

Understanding the tools:


Need more help? Check out the UDisc Landing Zone here for tips from fellow League Admins or reach out to us via chat or at help@udisc.com.


Article Details

Category: Leagues & Events β†’ For Organizers β†’ League & Event Set Up
​Last updated: February 2026
​Topics covered: League setup, League Tools, divisions, standings, photos, event defaults
​Prerequisites: Approved league
​Related features: League Tools, Divisions, Standings, Photos

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