School sport
School Single Elimination Tournament Guide
Running a single elimination tournament at school requires two things: the right bracket and the right schedule. Volley provides both. The free Single Elimination Generator on the website produces a printable bracket in seconds. The Volley mobile app runs the matches live with proper scoring.
Why single elimination works for schools
Single elimination is the fastest format — definitive winner in the shortest time. Ideal for school sports days where you have one period to run the whole event.
Volley's free Single Elimination 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
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.
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.