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How To Run A NCAA Bracket Competition
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www.directstartv.com (ARA) - Does the sound of basketball sneakers scuffing hardwood make your heart skip a beat? If so, you're not alone. Basketball fans across the country are preparing for the NCAA college tournament, which kicks off on March 18.
If you are thinking about running your own NCAA tourney competition this year, take the time to make it legendary. With a little help from your computer and the right satellite television package, you can run your NCAA tournament brackets like a pro in three simple steps.
Step one: set up an online bracket
It's 2010 - and your tournament bracket should show it. Don't get caught sorting through stacks of handouts, struggling to read sloppy handwriting after every game. Take the process online. Fantasy game portals and sports news sites are just a couple of the many resources for bracket competitions.
A great tool available this year is the Online Bracket Manager, which allows you to manage your own college basketball bracket competition for free. You can create a unique URL, send invites to all participants in your group and -- best of all -- talk trash via a community message board.
Step two: set the stakes
Once you've found your players, you'll likely be getting asked the same question: how much? Keep in mind that in some states, NCAA Tournament pools fall under the category of gambling, and are illegal. Make sure your state has an exception. And don't even think about skimming winnings off the top -- no matter where you live. While the FBI isn't likely to raid your basement, your friends just might.
If your competition is for more than bragging rights, winner-take-all will be the easiest way to go. This format also works best for a variety of stakes. For a family pool, why not offer the winner a reprieve on chores? Coworkers might compete for free lunches or happy hours. If it's just you and your buddies, why not make the stakes actual steaks?
No matter what you are competing for, the most important step is making sure everyone is on the same page. Clearly communicate the deadline for entries and the rules of play when you send invites to your group. It is also wise to create a tiebreaker - such as guessing the score of the final game, just in case.
Step three: watch the action
The only thing more fun than running a NCAA basketball tournament competition is watching all of the excitement on the court. If you have the MEGA MARCH MADNESS package on satellite TV, you and your friends will be able to enjoy every single one of the 64 games.
Interactive satellite TV packages also let you watch four games at once, get real time updates when you aren't watching the games and access your own bracket picks with your remote control. With perks like that, you can take a little of the madness out of the month and focus on enjoying the tournament. After all, you're running the best bracket competition ever. You deserve it.
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If you are thinking about running your own NCAA tourney competition this year, take the time to make it legendary. With a little help from your computer and the right satellite television package, you can run your NCAA tournament brackets like a pro in three simple steps.
Step one: set up an online bracket
It's 2010 - and your tournament bracket should show it. Don't get caught sorting through stacks of handouts, struggling to read sloppy handwriting after every game. Take the process online. Fantasy game portals and sports news sites are just a couple of the many resources for bracket competitions.
A great tool available this year is the Online Bracket Manager, which allows you to manage your own college basketball bracket competition for free. You can create a unique URL, send invites to all participants in your group and -- best of all -- talk trash via a community message board.
Step two: set the stakes
Once you've found your players, you'll likely be getting asked the same question: how much? Keep in mind that in some states, NCAA Tournament pools fall under the category of gambling, and are illegal. Make sure your state has an exception. And don't even think about skimming winnings off the top -- no matter where you live. While the FBI isn't likely to raid your basement, your friends just might.
If your competition is for more than bragging rights, winner-take-all will be the easiest way to go. This format also works best for a variety of stakes. For a family pool, why not offer the winner a reprieve on chores? Coworkers might compete for free lunches or happy hours. If it's just you and your buddies, why not make the stakes actual steaks?
No matter what you are competing for, the most important step is making sure everyone is on the same page. Clearly communicate the deadline for entries and the rules of play when you send invites to your group. It is also wise to create a tiebreaker - such as guessing the score of the final game, just in case.
Step three: watch the action
The only thing more fun than running a NCAA basketball tournament competition is watching all of the excitement on the court. If you have the MEGA MARCH MADNESS package on satellite TV, you and your friends will be able to enjoy every single one of the 64 games.
Interactive satellite TV packages also let you watch four games at once, get real time updates when you aren't watching the games and access your own bracket picks with your remote control. With perks like that, you can take a little of the madness out of the month and focus on enjoying the tournament. After all, you're running the best bracket competition ever. You deserve it.
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