How do I create a new league
## Overview
This document explains the process and required data to create a new league
within the National Racquetball Club (NRBC).
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## Prerequisites
- You must have the League Admin role assigned by NRBC staff.
- You must know the host court and the intended season dates.
## Definitions
- **Name**: The name of your league
- **Description**: A description of your league (example: Tuesday Night B league)
- **Status**:
- **DRAFT**: Setup only; not visible to members
- **REG_OPEN**: Registration is open
- **REG_CLOSED**: Registration is closed
- **IN_SEASON**: Matches are scheduled and active
- **PLAYOFFS**: Playoffs are active
- **COMPLETED**: Season is complete
- **ARCHIVED**: Read-only, historical
- **Entry Fee**: The cost to participate in this league or event
- **Host Court**: The base location for the league
- **Capacity**: The total number of players for this league
- **Weekly Cadence Days**: The number of days between scheduled matches
- **Buffer Weeks**: The number of weeks between rounds
- **Format**: Singles or Doubles
- **Partner Mode**: Fixed or Rotating (Fixed means players have same partner entire season or event)
- **Scoring**:
- **Singles**: Best of 3 with a tie breaker
- **Ladder**: One game to 15
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## League Creation
### Summary
This section describes the steps to create a league in the NRBC admin console.
Definitions and field meanings appear above.
### Details
The league creation process is handled by league admins or NRBC staff. Once a member
has the League Admin role, they can access the League Admin Console to configure
the league, schedule play, and manage playoffs. This document addresses the
creation of a new league.
### Steps (if applicable)
1. Contact NRBC staff to request League Admin status for your league.
2. After the role is granted, the League Admin Console appears in navigation.
3. Open the console and select "Create League".
4. Complete the form fields using the definitions above.
5. Email membership@nrbc.us so staff can associate the league for fee collection and listing.
6. After staff confirms the association, set the league status to REG_OPEN.
### Exceptions
If your league uses a custom format or scoring system, contact NRBC staff before
opening registration.