Run a Squares Pool for the College Basketball Tournament in March
For the Men's College Basketball Tournament
This March will be a three week period of madness packed will buzzer beaters, cinderella teams, and it's a sports poolers dream. But how can you keep the excitement alive when most of your members have had their brackets busted? A great option is our Madness Squares pool format, as every game of the tournament will have a winner!
How Do Madness Squares Work?
If you are familiar with Super Bowl Squares, the core concept is the same for the NCAA tournament in March. A 10x10 grid of boxes is setup and each row and column are assigned a number from 0 to 9. Just like a Super Bowl Squares pool, each square of the grid can be claimed by a pool member.
- Pool members login and click grid squares to claim them.
- Grid numbers are hidden from your members until you decide to show them or the Tournament begins, whichever comes first.
- Unlike the Super Bowl where there is only ONE game, members' squares are theirs for EVERY game, starting with the round you choose.
- At the end of every game, we automatically compare the last digit of both teams' score is to determine a winner.
- We will list each individual winner as well as aggregate count of how many times each pool member has won.
Picking Squares
Throw away the poster board! Get rid of the colored markers! Members of your Squares pool will simply login to the website and click the square(s) they want. We also provide the option for Administrator's to enter the names of "guests" into squares, for those that don't want to register and log in. Members of your pool can join and participate from anywhere in the country ... or the world.
Brand Your Pool
Add your company or organization logo to customize the look of your Squares pool. For more information, see our Brand Your Pool page.
Results and Winning Squares
Winning boxes are determined by looking at the final score of each game. The top row of numbers (horizontal) represents the winning team while the side (vertical) represents the losing team.
In this example, North Carolina is the winning team and the last digit of their score (73) is 3. We would look for the 3 across the top of the grid. Miami's score was 64, so we look for the 4 down the left side of the grid.
In the sample grid below, the winner in this example would be Paul Lombardi. However, you would not be required to find the winner, as we do that work for you, as you can see in the Game Results and Winning Squares section below.
Pool members see the squares grid and all other pool members picks online, in real-time. The completed squares grid can also be printed out and distributed so members don't need to be near a computer to see who has won.
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Game Results and Winning Squares
| Winning Team (Top) | Losing Team (Side) | Winning Member | Top Score | Side Score | ||||
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| (7) North Carolina | (10) Miami (FL) | Paul Lombardi | 73 | 64 | ||||
| (8) George Mason | (9) Villanova | Stephanie Ryan | 62 | 57 | ||||
| (4) Kentucky | (13) Princeton | [Empty Square] | 59 | 57 | ||||
| (11) Marquette | (6) Xavier | Stephanie Ryan | 64 | 55 | ||||
Winning Members
| Member | # of Winning Squares |
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| Stephanie Ryan | 2 |
| Paul Lombardi | 1 |
| [Empty Square] | 1 |
| Member | # of Winning Squares |
|---|---|
| Stephanie Ryan | 2 |
| Paul Lombardi | 1 |
| [Empty Square] | 1 |
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Options for Pool Commissioners
RunYourPool.com gives Pool Commissioners numerous options to make your Squares pool as flexible as possible:
- Number assignment options - Grid numbers can be randomly assigned or custom assigned by the Administrator for each grid.
- Maximum pick count - Administrators can specify the maximum number of boxes that a member can pick. This number can be different for each grid in a pool.
- Easy grid setup - You can create a new grid at any time (for an additional fee).
- Multiple grids per pool - Add new grids to your existing pool in seconds. They'll all be handled under a single login for you and your members.
Start Your Pool Today
No Upfront Fee or Obligation!
Start your Squares pool with us today. If you have any additional questions, please contact us via email at support@runyourpool.com. We're happy to answer any questions you may have.
Your pool can contain an unlimited number of grids. The total cost to run an College Basketball Tournament Squares pool for up to 100 members is $24.95 PER GRID.
Included in the cost is the added benefit that we retain your pool information and members from year-to-year. Simply reset your pool next year and have your members log back in to pick again.
Brand Your Pool
Add your company or organization logo to customize the look of your Squares pool. For more information, see our Brand Your Pool page.
Private Message Boards
Every College Basketball Tournament Squares pool hosted at RunYourPool.com includes a free, private message board. Your pool's message board, accessible only to your pool members, is a great way to communicate with members.