School sport
School Pool Play Tournament Guide
Running a pool play tournament at school requires two things: the right bracket and the right schedule. Volley provides both. The free Pool Play Generator on the website produces a printable bracket in seconds. The Volley mobile app runs the matches live with proper scoring.
Why pool play works for schools
Pool play splits students into pools, runs round robins within each pool, then takes the top finishers into a knockout. Ideal for medium fields (12+) where you want fairness AND a final winner.
Volley's free Pool Play Generator on the website handles every standard size and produces a printable bracket in seconds.
Free for schools
Volley is free on iOS and Android. Free generators on the website work without any download or login.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run multiple school sport tournaments in one day?
Yes. Volley supports multiple parallel tournaments with separate brackets, players, and standings. Run one for each year group or sport from a single phone.
Do students need accounts to participate?
No. The teacher / organiser runs the whole tournament from one phone. Students don't need accounts or downloads. The free generators on the website don't require any account at all.
Is Volley free for schools?
Yes. Free on iOS and Android. No paywall on tournament running, scoring, or bracket generation. The free tools on the website (round robin, single elim, pool play generators) work without any download.