Step 1: Sign Up for an ACL Director Account

Creating an ACL Account
If you don’t have an ACL account yet, start by creating one at app.iplayacl.com. Select Join ACL to get started.

Upgrading an Existing ACL Account
If you already have an ACL account, log in at app.iplayacl.com and navigate to My Account > Director Memberships. Review the available membership options and select the one that best suits your needs. Once completed, your director membership will appear under the Director Memberships tab.

Accessing the Admin Portal
After successfully becoming a director, you’ll receive a Welcome email from the ACL. This email will include important contact information and a link to the ACL Admin Portal, which serves as your tournament software. You can access the Admin Portal at any time by visiting admin.iplayacl.com and logging in with the same credentials used for app.iplayacl.com.

Step 2: Familiarize Yourself with the ACL Admin Portal

While the ACL Admin Portal is accessible on mobile devices, it is recommended that you first familiarize yourself with the software using a desktop or laptop for the best experience. On this Get Started page, we’ll focus primarily on the My Events and Player Search features found in the slide-out menu.

Player Search

The Player Search page allows you to look up player information, including skill level, stats, email, and more, to assist them with any inquiries. Note that some players may have duplicate accounts, so it’s important to confirm with the player which account is correct.

My Events

The My Events page is where you will create and manage all of your events.

Step 3: Create Your First Event

On the My Events page, click the yellow Create New Event button and complete all required fields. For details on the various bracket formats, visit iplaycornhole.com/director-info and navigate to the Tourney Formats tab. Be sure to watch the video above for guidance on completing the remaining fields.

Step 4: Add Players to Your Event

After creating your event, open it and navigate to the Add Players tab to begin adding participants. Please note that all players must have at least a free ACL account to be included in the event. Players can create a free account at app.iplayacl.com.

Once all players have been added, click the red button at the bottom of the page. The button label will vary based on the bracket formation selected during event setup. For instance, in this example, the button is labeled Set ACL Swap Options.

Step 5: Managing Your Event

The Manage Bracket tab will be where you spend most of your time within the event. This tab allows you to manage court assignments, set the number of rounds (if using a round-robin format), and track match statuses, including Next Up, Available, In-Progress, and Completed. Be sure to watch the video above for a detailed overview of the functions of each button and field on the Manage Bracket tab.

Step 6: Complete Your Event  and Try Again (with a Different Format)

Once the event has finished, click the Completed button and check the Standings for the results. There are many nuances between the various formats so it is recommended that you test each of the formats. There are several "demo" accounts in the system that you can use to practice. 

The video above will provide the basics of the Admin Portal My Events page. To get more in-depth software tutorials and other premium resources, upgrade your director membership to Club Level at https://app.iplayacl.com > My Account > Director Memberships.