League Post Season Quick Guide
Ready for the Post Season?
Follow this overview of DartConnect’s Post Season features.
For more detailed, step-by-step instructions: Click Here
GETTING STARTED
Two Important Decisions Before You Can Create Your Post-Season:
Decision #1:
You will need to select one of three options for how you will set up and manage your playoffs:
- Live Brackets
- PS Match Scheduler
- Manual Match Setup
Learn which is right for your league: Click Here
The next time you open your Post Season page, you may see the following message – or go to “Season Settings” to change options:
Decision #2:
Choose between 2 options for team/player assignment :
- Division Mapping (Default)
- Manual Assignment
Learn which is right for your league: Click Here
You can change this option during Step 1: Edit PS Groups:
After you’ve selected a management option and team/player assignment method, continue with the following:
Basic Steps
Click on any step for more details and step-by-step instructions
- Create Post Season Groups – Similar to setting up regular season divisions, create a PS Group for every playoff competition that you require (ex: “A Division Playoffs”, “Premier Cup Championship” or “Division B Shield (Consolation)”.
- Manage Eligibility (Optional) – DartConnect’s “Eligibility” tool helps you quickly identify which teams/players are allowed to play based on your league’s participation requirements.
- Confirm Eligible Teams/Players – Check and confirm the teams/players that qualify for Post Season playoffs.
If using Manual Match Setup, after this step, you are ready to begin your post-season!
If using the Live Bracket or Match Scheduler options, you must continue with the following additional steps: - Create PS Matches – Create a knockout bracket or match schedule for each PS Group. Instructions: Live Bracket | PS Match Scheduler
- Run Optional Venue Report (For Match Scheduler Option Only) – Identify and manage match schedule conflicts
- Send Player Notifications – Send email notifications to players with Post Season information, including an option for a custom message with your league’s specific details and announcements.
Helpful Links & Frequently Asked Questions:
- How to conduct a post season without scheduled matches: Click Here
- The Live Bracket and PS Match Scheduler requires a league venue list. Create yours in just a few minutes: Learn How
- What if my league’s format requires playing 2 playoff matches per round? Click Here