How Do I Delete or Cancel a Pool or Contest in Splash Sports or OfficeFootballPool (OFP)?
If you need to remove or cancel a pool or contest that you created or are managing in Splash Sports, follow the steps below. This guide includes details for both Splash Sports and OfficeFootballPool (OFP) platforms, as well as information on prerequisites and troubleshooting steps.
General Prerequisites for Deleting a Contest
Ensure that there are no active entries in the pool. All members, including the commissioner, must withdraw their entries before the pool can be deleted.
Note that contest deletion and management are typically done via a PC or mobile browser. The Splash app does not have full functionality for this action.
For troubleshooting, try rotating your mobile device if accessing the site on mobile and look for the three-dot menu (
...) if it’s not visible initially. In some cases, a PC browser provides better access to all available options.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Deleting Contests
Instructions for Splash Contests
Navigate to the Commissioner Tab on your Splash dashboard and locate the contest you wish to delete.
Click the three-dot (
...) menu next to the contest title.Select Cancel Contest to finalize the deletion.
Additional Notes: If you encounter issues deleting the pool, ensure all entries, including your own, have been withdrawn:
Open the contest from the My Contests section.
Click on your entry to access the picksheet.
Click the three-dot menu (
...) and select Withdraw Entry.Once all entries are removed, return to the contest and proceed with the deletion steps.
Instructions for OFP Contests
Click Manage on the contest dashboard.
Navigate to Pools > My Pools within the contest.
Locate the pool you wish to remove and click Remove.
Confirm the action by selecting Permanently Delete.
Additional Notes and Troubleshooting
Ensure that all participants have withdrawn their entries before attempting to delete the contest. If the pool is marked as active or has open rounds, deletion may not be allowed until these conditions change.
Any funds associated with the contest will typically be returned to your Splash account after cancellation. You can withdraw these funds if needed.
If using the mobile web browser, rotate your phone sideways to access some features like the three-dot menu (
...).If you don’t see the option to delete or remove a pool, try accessing the platform on a PC browser for more comprehensive functionality.
FAQs
What happens to my funds after I delete a contest?
When you cancel a contest, funds associated with the pool or contest are returned to your Splash account. From there, you can choose to withdraw these funds or use them for other contests.
Can participants delete a pool?
No, participants cannot delete pools. Only commissioners have the authority to cancel or delete a contest. Participants can, however, withdraw their own entries, which may assist in enabling the commissioner to delete the pool.
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By following these instructions, you can seamlessly manage and delete pools or contests in Splash Sports and OfficeFootballPool platforms.