Which software should I use to run a breaking competition?
CompetHub is online software to organize the battle phase of a breaking (breakdance) competition. It handles registrations by category (b-boys, b-girls, age, level), generates the qualifying pools and the 1-on-1 single-elimination battle bracket, advances the winner of each battle automatically, keeps the ranking and the schedule by stage, then publishes it all on a branded public page. Scoring, for its part, stays in the hands of the judges.
The breaking organizer's real problem
A breaking competition often chains two phases. First a qualification: each dancer performs in front of a judging panel, which scores their rounds, or the dancers face off in pools. This ranking designates the qualifiers. Then the elimination phase: the b-boys and b-girls face off in 1-on-1 battles, the judges decide each battle, and the winner advances to the next round all the way to the final. The whole thing breaks down by category (b-boys, b-girls, age, level).
The headache comes from the chaining. You have to compose the pools, keep their ranking, then draw the single-elimination bracket, carry over each battle winner, recompose the match-ups, all while juggling the judges' passes and the availability of the stage. Doing all of this by hand, on paper, between two battles, multiplies the mistakes and the dead time.
On top comes the tracking. You have to know who is performing, in which round and at what time, keep each pool's ranking up to date and inform a public that doesn't see the battle sheets. A spreadsheet doesn't keep up with this pace. Dedicated software centralizes registrations, pools, battle brackets, results and schedule, and makes every line reliable.
Why not manage the battle phase in Excel?
Excel forces you to recopy each registration, to keep each pool by hand then to draw the single-elimination bracket and carry over each battle winner into it. A single carry-over error throws off the ranking and the bracket. Dedicated software generates pools and brackets, advances the battle winner automatically and publishes the schedule by stage, with no recopying.
How CompetHub runs a breaking competition
CompetHub ties each building block of the software to the reality of a breaking competition. It takes charge of the organization, the pools and the battle phase; scoring stays the responsibility of the judges. Here's how.
Registrations by category and crew lists
Each dancer registers online in their category. The staff sees the list, filters by category and by status, searches by alias or by name, approves or rejects each request and checks in the present dancers (check-in) on event day. An automatic email goes out on registration, on approval and on rejection. You can also enter a crew's or an association's list in bulk: dancer records without an account, created in one go.
B-boys, b-girls, age and level categories
You create your categories by combining gender (b-boys, b-girls), age and level. Breaking has no weight class: there is therefore no weigh-in. The free-form level field lets you delimit the series (open, beginner) or a particular format. Each category runs its own competition, and the dancer chooses theirs at registration.
Qualifying pools and ranking
CompetHub generates the pools (round-robin) where all the dancers in a pool meet in battle. With each battle entered, the pool's ranking updates: battles played, wins, losses, ranked on points and tie-broken on the difference. You keep the pool phase without a paper sheet to re-centralize.
Single-elimination battle bracket
Once the qualification is established, CompetHub generates the single-elimination bracket, where the 1-on-1 battles chain together, with an optional bout for 3rd place; double elimination is also available. With each battle entered, the winner advances on its own to the next round. The placement of the seeds, according to the qualification ranking, falls to the organizer: CompetHub does not do automatic seeding from the ranking.
Winner entry and automatic advancement
On the stage, the battle is played round against round and the judges decide between the two dancers. In CompetHub, you record the winner of each battle and, if you wish, a generic score (for example the judges' vote, 2-1); the winner then advances on its own to the next round, or updates the pool's ranking. An entry error stays correctable. CompetHub does not evaluate the rounds: scoring (technique, vocabulary, execution, musicality, originality) stays in the hands of the judges, with their own point system.
Pool ranking and schedule by stage
For categories played in a pool, CompetHub keeps the table of battles played, wins and losses, ranks on points and breaks ties on the difference. On the schedule side, you assign each battle a stage or a slot (free-form label) and a time, and CompetHub displays the schedule and flags conflicts (same stage in the same slot). You orchestrate your stage without a side spreadsheet.
Public results page
You publish a public page in the competition's colors (logo, colors), with the overview, the participants, the brackets and the pool ranking. It updates automatically during the competition, without the spectator reloading the page, and stays accessible without an account. The list of entrants, the pool ranking and the schedule export to CSV for your archives.
How do I manage the battle phase of a breaking competition with CompetHub?
Create your account, add the competition, create your categories (b-boys, b-girls, age, level), then open registrations. On event day, generate the qualifying pools then the single-elimination battle bracket, enter the winner of each battle (the winner advances on its own) and publish the results, ready to follow on the public page.
Which format to run for a breaking competition
A breaking competition most often combines a pool phase (round-robin, where everyone meets in battle, which establishes a ranking) then a 1-on-1 single-elimination battle phase. CompetHub takes charge of both: it generates the pool and its ranking, then the single-elimination bracket (with an optional bout for 3rd place) and double elimination, and advances the winner automatically at each battle. The placement of the seeds falls to the organizer; CompetHub does not do automatic seeding. The scoring of the rounds stays in the hands of the judges.
Which format for a breaking competition?
The format combines a qualification (in pools or judged) then a 1-on-1 single-elimination battle bracket, by category. CompetHub handles both phases: it generates pools and brackets, advances the winner of each battle on its own and keeps the ranking of each pool up to date.
Why CompetHub rather than Excel or a spreadsheet
| Step | Excel or paper | CompetHub |
|---|---|---|
| Registrations | Manual recopying, duplicates | Online form, approval, auto emails |
| Categories | Sorting by hand by gender and level | B-boys / b-girls / age / level categories |
| Qualifying pools | Pool sheets to centralize | Pools generated, automatic ranking |
| Battle bracket | Bracket drawn by hand | Bracket generated, winner advanced automatically |
| Stage schedule | Separate grid, conflicts unseen | Stage and time per battle, conflicts flagged |
| Informing the public | Paper display, quickly outdated | Brackets and ranking on a public page, no account |
Does CompetHub replace Excel for a breaking competition?
Yes, for the pools, the battles and the organization. Where Excel imposes recopying and brackets drawn by hand, CompetHub generates pools and brackets, keeps the pool ranking, advances the battle winner and publishes the schedule by stage. You keep the history and export entrants, pool ranking and schedule to CSV. Scoring stays in the hands of the judges.
CompetHub versus other software
CompetHub aims for simplicity. You create a breaking competition in a few minutes, with no installation or heavy configuration. Where there is no single platform for this sport, CompetHub offers the essential building blocks directly: b-boys and b-girls categories, pools, single-elimination battle brackets, winner entry, pool ranking, schedule by stage and a public results page. It's a tool to get started fast and manage the battle phase, whether you're putting on a jam, a crew battle or a circuit stop. Scoring and the point system stay managed by the judges.
What's the difference between CompetHub and other competition software?
CompetHub aims for simplicity: you manage the battle phase of a breaking competition in a few minutes, for free and with no credit card. Categories, pools, single-elimination brackets, winner entry, pool ranking, schedule and a public page are included, with no complex configuration or installation.
Free to start
CompetHub is free to start, no credit card. You create your first breaking competition, open registrations, define your categories, generate pools and battle brackets, enter the winners and publish the ranking without paying anything. You test the full cycle, from the pools to the battle final, before any commitment.
Is CompetHub free to organize a breaking competition?
Yes, CompetHub is free to start, no credit card. You manage registrations, categories, pools, battle brackets, winners and the ranking, and publish the public results page without paying. You test the full cycle before any commitment.
Frequently asked questions
How do I create the battle phase of a breaking competition online?
Create a CompetHub account, add your competition, create your categories (b-boys, b-girls, age, level), then open registrations. On event day, generate the qualifying pools then the 1-on-1 single-elimination battle bracket: you enter the winner of each battle (the winner advances automatically) and publish the results on the public page.
Is the software free?
Yes, CompetHub is free to start, no credit card. You manage registrations, categories, pools, battle brackets, winners and the ranking, and publish the public results page for free, before deciding to go further.
Does CompetHub score breaking battles?
No. Scoring (technique, vocabulary, execution, musicality, originality) stays in the hands of the judges, with their own point system. CompetHub handles the organization and the battle phase: it generates the pools and the brackets, records the winner designated by the judges and advances them through the single-elimination bracket.
How do I manage categories in breaking?
Breaking is contested in b-boys (men) and b-girls (women) categories, often broken down by age and by level, with no weight class. You create your categories by combining these criteria; the free-form level field lets you specify the series (open, beginner). Each category runs its own competition.
How do the pools and the bracket work in CompetHub?
A breaking competition often chains a pool phase (round-robin, where everyone meets within the pool) then a single-elimination battle phase. CompetHub covers both: it generates the pool and its ranking, then the single-elimination bracket (with an optional bout for 3rd place). When a result is entered, the winner of the battle advances on its own to the next round.
Can the public follow the results?
Yes. CompetHub publishes a branded public page, accessible without an account, that presents the competition, the participants, the brackets and the pool ranking. It updates automatically during the competition, without the spectator reloading the page.
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