Audience: League Directors | Level: Intermediate | Requires: Existing Single Round event
Quick Answer
Convert a Single Round event to Advanced by going to League Tools → Events → Select event → Edit → Tap "Make this an advanced event" in the top right. This enables multi-round, multi-pool, and multi-layout support. Warning: This conversion is permanent and cannot be reversed.
⚠️ Before You Convert: Important Information
What You Gain with Advanced Events
Advanced events unlock:
✅ Multi-pool support - Different divisions can play different layouts
✅ Multi-round capability - Run tournaments with multiple rounds
✅ Multiple layouts - Use different courses or layouts per round
✅ Detailed card management - More control over card assignments
What You Lose
Converting removes:
❌ Recurrence support - Advanced events cannot be set to recur weekly
❌ Ability to convert back - This is a permanent, one-way change
⚠️ Critical Warning: Once you convert to an Advanced event, you cannot convert it back to a Single Round event. Make sure you need Advanced features before converting.
🎯 When to Convert to Advanced
✅ Good Reasons to Convert:
You need multiple pools
MA1 and FA1 play the "Gold" layout
MA2 and FA2 play the "Silver" layout
Each division needs different challenges
You're running a tournament within your league
Multi-round championship event
Part of your weekly league schedule
Needs advanced settings but should stay in your league
You need multiple rounds
Adding a second round to an existing event
Running a two-day tournament
❌ Don't Convert If:
You want weekly recurring events
Stick with Casual sign up or Formal sign up templates
These support recurrence
You might change your mind
No undo option exists
Create a new Advanced event instead of converting
You just need basic features
Single Round templates handle most weekly leagues perfectly
Only convert if you truly need Advanced
📝 How to Convert to Advanced Event
Step 1: Navigate to Your Event
From web:
Go to udisc.com/dashboard
Select your league
Go to Events tab
Select the event you want to convert
From app:
Tap You → Menu (≡) → Dashboard
Select your league
Tap Events tab
Select the event you want to convert
Step 2: Enter Edit Mode
Tap the Edit (pencil) icon
This opens the event editing interface
Step 3: Convert to Advanced
Look for "Make this an advanced event" in the top right
Tap the button
Read the confirmation warning
Confirm that you want to convert
⚠️ Last chance to reconsider: Once you tap confirm, the conversion is permanent.
Step 4: Configure Advanced Features
After conversion, you'll have access to:
Rounds setup
Add multiple rounds with different settings
Configure scoring per round
Learn more: 🔵 How do I set up rounds?
Pools configuration
Assign divisions to different pools
Each pool can use a different layout
Learn more: 👨👩👧👦 How do I use pools?
Advanced card management
More detailed control over card assignments
Learn more: 🃏 How do I create and publish cards?
🔄 What Happens to Existing Event Data?
When you convert, most data is preserved:
Stays the same:
✅ Event name, date, and time
✅ Course and layout (becomes Round 1)
✅ Divisions
✅ Player registrations (if any)
✅ Event settings and rules
Changes:
⚙️ Event is now in Advanced mode
⚙️ New configuration options become available
⚙️ Recurrence, if set up as a recurring event series, is disconnected from other events
⏰ When to Convert
Best Time to Convert:
Before players register
Easier to set up pools and rounds without registrations
Less chance of confusion
Before event day
Never convert during an active event
Give yourself time to configure Advanced settings
Can Convert Any Time:
After event creation
Yes, you can convert at any point before the event starts
After players have registered
Yes, but be careful - registrations are preserved
You may need to reassign players to pools
⚠️ Cannot convert after event has started - Once an event is live, it cannot be converted to Advanced. Convert before your event date.
❓ Common Questions
Q: Can I convert back to a Single Round event?
A: No. Converting to Advanced is permanent and cannot be reversed. If you need to go back, you'll need to create a new Single Round event and recreate your settings.
Q: Will I lose player registrations when I convert?
A: No. Existing registrations are preserved when you convert.
Q: Can I still use recurrence after converting?
A: No. Advanced events do not support recurrence. You'll need to manually create each event or duplicate events.
Q: What if I convert and realize I don't need Advanced features?
A: You can still run the event normally - you just won't use the Advanced features. For future events, use Single Round templates instead.
Q: Can I convert an event that's part of a recurring series?
A: Yes, but only that specific event will convert. Other events in the series remain Single Round format.
Q: Do I need to convert to use pre-registration?
A: No! The Formal sign up template supports pre-registration without needing Advanced features.
Q: Do I need to convert to create cards for players? A: No! Single Round events support card creation. Only convert if you need pools, multi-round, or multi-layout features.
🔗 Related Resources
Understanding event types:
📆 Which league event template should I choose? - Compare Single Round vs Advanced features
📅 Creating a UDisc League Event - Event creation guide
Using Advanced features:
🔵 How do I set up rounds? - Multi-round configuration
👨👩👧👦 How do I use pools? - Pool setup and management
🃏 How do I create and publish cards? - Advanced card management
Alternative options:
🔃 How do I duplicate a UDisc event? - Copy events instead of converting
Event management:
📝 How do I update an existing league event? - Make changes to events
⛔️ How do I cancel or delete my event? - If you need to start over
Need more help? Check out the UDisc Landing Zone here for tips from fellow League Directors or reach out to us via chat or at help@udisc.com.
Article Details
Category: Leagues & Events → For Organizers → League & Event Set Up
Last updated: February 2026
Topics covered: Event conversion, advanced events, single round to advanced, multi-pool events, multi-round events, event types, tournament setup
Related features: Advanced events, Event Tools, Pools, Rounds, Event templates
Requirements: Existing Single Round event in your league