Navigating Live and Lock Settings in the DC.USSSA Event Management System
Introduction: This USSSA University tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on utilizing live and lock settings within the DC.USSSA event management system. These settings offer directors various options for managing event visibility, scheduling, and communication.
Accessing Live and Lock Settings:
Log into your DC account and navigate to the event you wish to manage.
Access the scheduling module of your selected event to find live and lock settings.
Key Features and Management Options:
Division Sort: Adjust the display order of divisions and flights on the USSSA site to organize the event dropdown menu effectively.
Schedule Live: Toggle the visibility of each division or the entire event, making it accessible to the public.
Division Report: Activate the results tab for divisions, displaying final placings, player awards, and outcomes post-event.
Lock Settings: Secure certain event aspects, preventing changes without unlocking, to maintain control over event details.
Email Schedule: Send out schedule notifications to managers and parents, useful for initial schedule release and subsequent updates after bracket completion.
Pool Standings Display: Choose how pool standings are presented online, whether segregated by pool or combined for a comprehensive view.
Game Point Structure: Adjust the points awarded for pool and bracket games, tailoring the reward system to match the event's structure.
Bracket Print Variables: Customize bracket printouts with team details, such as state, accumulated points, and seeding for physical or digital distribution.
Flight Removal: Safely remove specific flights from the event, ensuring only intended divisions are deleted with a confirmation step.
Utilizing Live and Lock for Event Optimization: The live and lock settings offer directors flexibility in managing event details, from scheduling visibility to detailed communication with participants. Adjusting these settings allows for tailored event presentation and efficient management, ensuring participants have access to accurate and up-to-date information.
Conclusion: The live and lock settings within the DC.USSSA event management system provide essential tools for directors to manage their events' visibility, scheduling, and participant communication effectively.