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Q: What are the rules for Survivor?
A: Here are the rules for our NCAA Survivor pools:
Each pool member chooses one team each day or round (configurable by the pool commissioner).
Each team can only be picked once throughout the tournament.
If a member's pick is correct, they survive until the next day/round.
An incorrect pick eliminates the player from the pool for the remainder of the tournament.
The goal is to be the last member standing at the end of the tournament.
The beauty of the Survivor pool format is that it is simple enough to allow almost anyone to participate in your private pool, while at the same time being challenging enough for even the biggest College Basketball fan.
Q: How does RYP help with making picks?
A: RunYourPool.com makes the process of picking a team safe and simple. Gone are the days where members mistakenly pick a team they've already used. We keep track of each member's picks and prevent them from re-picking a team
Q: Do you have a women's survivor pool available?
A: No, we only carry women's bracket pool format
Q: Can members view picks before the pick deadline?
A: No. Pool members are able to view all other pool members picks ONLY after the pick deadline has passed.
Q: Can I limit the amount of entries a member can make within my pool?
A: Yes, go to your commissioner console > pool settings > basic settings > select: maximum entries per member:
Q: Can I customize when I start my pool round?
A: Yes, go to your commissioner console > pool settings > basic settings > select the drop down for pool starting round:
Q: Can I customize the pick requirement with my pool?
A: Yes, go to your commissioner console > pool settings > basic settings > select the drop down for pick requirement:
Pick requirement: Choose whether members must submit a pick for each day of the tournament (10 days) or each round (6 rounds).
Q: Can I change the pick deadline for my pool?
A: Yes, go to your commissioner console > pool settings > basic settings > drop down next to pick deadline:
Q: Can I combine days to make members picks?
A: Yes, go to your commissioner console > pool settings > basic settings > checkmark "combine days 7 & 8"
Q: Can I change the pick objective to win/lose each day?
A: Yes, go to your commissioner console > pool settings > basic settings > drop down next to pick objective:
Q: Can I allow members to re-use teams, if they have previously used them in other days?
A: Yes, go to your commissioner console > pool settings > basic settings > pick re-use > toggle ON/OFF
Q: Can I add double picks to my pool?
A: Yes, go to your commissioner console > pool settings > basic settings > select: double picks:
**Please note: Once double picks have been made by any members, you can not change the setting back to a single pick for that round. You will need to remove the picks for that member that already has double picks, if you decide to go back to single picks**
Q: Can I add a tie-breaker to this pool?
A: Yes, go to your commissioner console > pool settings > basic settings > toggle ON/OFF:
Q: I need to add a pick for my member that missed the pick deadline, how do I do that?
A: As commissioner, go to your commissioner console > member pick maintenance > select: member by name or by entry > select: pick
Q: When are the standings (and other reports) updated?
A: Most updates will occur within minutes of the conclusion of each game, however due to the nature of the internet, we make no guarantee about the exact time an update will take place.
Q: When will I be able to make my picks?
A: You will be able to submit picks shortly after the teams are announced on 'Selection Sunday'.
Q: How can I change my entry name that appears in the reports?
A: Entry names can be changed on your entries page within the pool. Click on the appropriate pool membership on your Pool Memberships page. Once in the pool, navigate to the 'Your Picks' tab and click the 'rename' link next to the entry you would like to change.
Q: When do I pay for my pool?
A: We allow you to run your NCAA Tournament pool for free through the first day of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Once the first game of day 2 of the tournament is updated, you will be required to make payment in order to continue to use the pool management service.
You can pay for the service anytime before then, also. However, we recommend you pay only AFTER your pool's pick deadline has passed. This will ensure that you are purchasing the correct number of bracket entries, as all (or almost all) your members' pool entries will have been submitted by that time.
If you choose to pay in advance, please make sure to pick the payment tier that is the right size for your needs (which may NOT be the current pricing tier you are in). You may upgrade your service later by purchasing additional bracket entries or paying the price difference to upgrade to the next tier.
A Pay Pool Fee link will be available in the Commissioner Console.
NOTE: Only Pool Commissioners will be allowed to make payment for their pools.
Q: Can I see my pool standings and results from previous years?
A: Yes. Go to Reports --> Pool History