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Tournament GlossaryTeam and bracket statuses used throughout Fluid tournaments

In this guide: Definitions for common Fluid PB tournament statuses—team registration states and bracket lifecycle labels—so you can look up what each means in the app.

Use the sections below as a reference when you see a status on a registration list or bracket and need a quick explanation of what it means and when it applies.

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Team Statuses

Registration and roster states for teams in events and tournaments.

Confirmed

A team that has fully completed registration and is approved to participate in an event or tournament.

Common use: The team is ready to be seeded, added to pools, or participate in matches.

Pending Payment

A team that has started registration but still needs to complete payment before registration is finalized.

Common use: Organizers may follow up or wait for payment before confirming participation.

On Wait List

A team waiting for an available opening in an event or division.

Common use: Organizers can move teams from the wait list into active registration if spots become available.

Cancelled

A team that is no longer participating in the event.

Common use: Cancelled teams are removed from active tournament participation.

Need a Partner

A player who is looking for another player to complete a team registration.

Common use: Organizers or players may coordinate partner matching before registration is completed.

Bracket Statuses

Lifecycle states for brackets, pools, and tournament play.

Pool Not Started

The bracket or pool has been created, but matches have not begun.

Pool Completed

All scheduled pool matches have been completed.

Tournament Completed

The bracket or tournament has finished and results are finalized.

Cancelled

The bracket or event is no longer active.

Coming soon

This glossary will continue expanding as new tournament statuses and workflows are added to Fluid.

How is this glossary organized?

Terms are grouped into Team Statuses and Bracket Statuses—registration and roster states for teams, then lifecycle states for brackets, pools, and tournament play.

Where do I see team status in Fluid?

Team status appears on event and tournament registration lists—for example when reviewing who is confirmed, waiting for payment, on the wait list, or cancelled. Use this glossary to interpret each status before seeding brackets or following up with players.

Will more terms be added to this glossary?

Yes. This page will expand as new tournament statuses and workflows are added to Fluid. Check back for updates or refer to related guides in the Resources library.

Need help?

Questions about this setup?

Email help@fluidpb.com — our team can walk you through reservations, tournaments, and club setup on Fluid.