Host A Tournament
Why
- Because kids love sport stacking and would like the opportunity to compete!
- A WSSA Sanctioned event gives the opportunity to set official State/Provincial, National & World Records.
- Receive recognition for your school/organization as your tournament will be promoted on the WSSA web site.
Where to Start
Contact the WSSA for the WSSA Tournament Application and additional Tournament information and support.
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You decide on your...
- Tournament date and Tournament site.
- Tournament Age Divisions (from 4 & under to Seniors) and Events (Individual 3-3-3, 3-6-3 and Cycle; "Doubles"; Team Relays). [See WSSA Rule Book - WSSA Age Divisions and Events for details.]
- Tournament Level
- Tournament Places (i.e.: 1st through 3rd place, etc.) and Tournament Awards (choices - prizes, ribbons, medals and trophies).
How The WSSA Will Help
The WSSA has everything you need to help plan, organize and host a successful tournament!
- The WSSA Rule Book - which includes all the rules for sport stacking, procedures for setting official records, specifications on equipment and set up including layout of the Official Sport Stacking Court and a list of the Age Divisions and Events. WSSA Rule Book
- Tournament Guide -to help with planning the WSSA offers a "Recognized" or "Sanctioned" Tournament Guide with all the necessary paperwork included in .PDF format. WSSA Tournament Guide - click to review the Guide's Table of Contents
- StackTrack - to help manage your tournament the WSSA has the StackTrack (Tournament Management software) which takes the Stacker's Registration information and their times during the competition and creates a Leader Board, Individual and Team Results and Tournament Reports.
- Judges Training Presentation Video/DVD - helps prepare you and your volunteer judges to officiate all tournament events.
- Loaner Equipment - to help with your tournament equipment needs the WSSA provides you with Loaner StackMats, Loaner Tournament Displays, Loaner Speed Stacks® and Loaner Super Stacks®.
- Experience - the WSSA offers its years of experience gleaned from planning the biggest tournament of all - The World Sport Stacking Championships!
Choose Your Tournament Level
A WSSA "Recognized" Tournament-entry level tournament offers a lot of flexibility. You can choose your Events and Age Divisions. No WSSA records can be established. "Recognized" Tournament Requirements)
A WSSA "Sanctioned" Tournament is a more structured tournament, providing the opportunity for your Stackers to set State/Provincial, National and World Records. This level helps prepare your Stackers for the WSSA World Sport Stacking Championships.
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Choose one of the following "Sanctioned" Level Tournaments:
- WSSA "Sanctioned" Tournament - a local or area tournament, you determine which schools and organizations to invite to your event.
- WSSA "State/Provincial/Regional" Sanctioned Tournament is a State or Provincial or Regional (combination of States or Provinces) Tournament, open to all Stackers in your State or Province or Region.
- WSSA "National" Sanctioned Tournament is a National Tournament, open to all Stackers in your nation.
What To Do Next
- Review the Recognized and Sanctioned levels and determine which Tournament Level best suits your tournament plans.
- Fill out the online Tournament Application. Once the Application is reviewed and approved, your tournament information will be posted on the WSSA web site's "Tournament Finder".
- Study the information in your Tournament Guide and begin planning, organizing and promoting your tournament.
- Contact the WSSA by email or phone for your copy of the StackTrack (Tournament Management software) and Judges Training Presentation DVD.
- Make arrangements for loaner equipment to be sent for your tournament.
- Stay in contact with the WSSA regarding your tournament planning and organization. We are here to help!