Registering for a Tournament
Signing up for a tournament takes just a couple of minutes -- choose your events, confirm your details, and pay the entry fee.
Overview
Once you've found a tournament you want to enter, registering is straightforward. You'll select which draw categories you'd like to play in, confirm your entry, and pay a small service fee through Stripe. The whole process is handled online, so you can sign up from your phone or computer whenever it suits you.
How entry fees work
The entry fee on ClubChamps covers the platform service. Your club may have additional fees for the tournament itself -- check with your organiser if you're unsure.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Open the tournament you want to join
Navigate to the tournament you'd like to enter (see Finding Tournaments if you need help). Click the Register button to start the sign-up process.
Select your draw categories
You'll see a list of all the draw categories available in this tournament. Tick the ones you want to enter -- for example, you might choose both "Men's Singles" and "Men's Doubles" in the Riverside Tennis Club Summer Championship.
- Singles events -- select any singles categories you're eligible for
- Doubles events -- if you're entering doubles, you may need to specify your partner (or the organiser will arrange pairings)
- Age-group events -- veterans and junior categories are listed separately, so pick the ones that match your age group
Register before the deadline
Make sure you register before the deadline shown on the tournament page. Late entries are at the organiser's discretion, and there's no guarantee you'll be included in the draw.
Confirm your entry details
Review your selections before moving on. You'll see a summary of:
- Which draws you're entering -- double-check you've selected the right categories
- Your player details -- your name and contact information from your profile
- Total fee -- the platform service fee based on how many draws you're entering
Pay the entry fee
Click Pay and Register to complete your entry. You'll be taken to a secure Stripe checkout where you can pay by card. The platform fee is a small per-entry charge that covers the ClubChamps service.
Secure payments
All payments are processed securely through Stripe. ClubChamps never sees or stores your card details.
Receive your confirmation
Once your payment goes through, you'll see a confirmation screen and receive an email confirming your registration. The email includes:
- Tournament name and dates
- Which draws you've entered
- Payment receipt
You're all set -- your name will appear in the tournament's registered players list, and you'll be included in the draw when the organiser generates it.
Check your email
Keep an eye on your inbox for the confirmation email. If you don't see it within a few minutes, check your spam folder.
After You've Registered
- Wait for the draw -- the organiser will generate draws after the registration deadline. You'll be able to see your position in the bracket once it's published.
- Stay in touch -- if you need to withdraw or have questions, contact your tournament organiser directly.
- Check back -- keep an eye on the tournament page for updates, match schedules, and draw publications.
Want to know how organisers manage the registration process? See Handling Registrations.
What's Next
Entering a doubles draw? Learn how to pair up: Adding Doubles Partners.
Registered and waiting for the draw? Learn how to check your bracket: Viewing Draws.