# Tournaments

This guide covers tournament administration so bracket events run with controlled access and predictable results.

## Before You Start

* VibesEZ-Race installed and running.
* Tournament permissions configured for staff.

## Manage Tournament Lifecycle

1. Open tournament administration.
2. Create the tournament entry.
3. Add eligible participants.
4. Start tournament rounds.
5. Finalize bracket outcomes.

## Validate Tournament Data

1. Confirm participant state updates after each round.
2. Confirm final standings are saved.
3. Confirm reward actions run only once per finalization.

## Verify

1. Restart the `VibesEZ-Race` resource to apply the change.
2. Re-test tournament administration in-game.
3. Confirm the server console stays clean.

## See Also

* [Admin Overview](/vibesez/docs/admin/overview.md)
* [Permissions](https://github.com/VibesEZ/VibesEZ-Race/blob/claude-docs/docs/admin/permissions.md)


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