• Setting division restrictions for your event registration

  You can set up entry restrictions at a division level for your event to ensure athletes only register in divisions they are eligible for, i.e. a 17yr old athlete cannot enter a U16 division. You can set these at the division level for each event which will be based on custom field data: Drop-down restrictions – limit which options can be selected. Date of birth restrictions – ensure athletes only enter divisions they are eligible for. Only athlete or registration category custoPopular

• Creating, adding, editing and removing event and division sponsors

  Many organisations have events and/or division sponsors. This premium add-on is designed to increase exposure for your sponsors by being visible on your event and/or division pages from registration right through to publishing results and beyond. *This article assumes the premium add-on has already been purchased and activated. For information on purchasing and activatinFew readers

• Re-ordering or rearrange divisions in an event or series

  You might like to re-order divisions so they appear in a particular order on the live event page, or the event or membership registration form. How to re-order divisions in an event or series Go to the Event settings or Series settings Use the 'X' to remove the divisions Click Add divisions and select them in the order you'd like them displayed Click Update to saveFew readers

• Editing an athlete profile as a Director

  As a Director, you have the ability to edit the profile for any athlete in that competes in your events.  If you used LiveHeats for registration, athletes can also edit their own profiles, see here for more. EdiFew readers

• Advanced broadcast graphics by Lightning Visuals

  Liveheats has partners with Lightning Visuals, to provide advanced graphics for organisations in Skate, Scooter, Snow. Please contact community@liveheats.com for a quote to use this solution. Once set up, the below video tutorial explains how to use the integration:Some readers

• Adding or removing divisions from an event

  Plans change. With Liveheats, you can add or delete divisions from an event at any time. How to add a division to an event To add a division: Go to the Event settings Scroll down to Divisions in this event. At the bottom you'll see a button to Add division (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/8/7/1/48714ddcbf925400/screen-shot-Few readers

• Configuring the number of counting rides

  By default for individual events, LiveHeats will set the number of counting rides to the athlete's total points to two. You can adjust this at any time in the Division settings. To configure the number of counting rides: From your Event dashboard, click on the to the relevant division Once in the division, click Division settings Scroll down in the dialogue to Advanced Then you'll see a field for Counting rides Select from the options, or simply type in theFew readers

• Hiding the entry list and seeds from the public event page

  By default when you create an event, the public can view who's entered as well as their seed. This is helpful for athletes so they can view their position on the seed list, but sometimes you might like to hide this from the public event page. Here's how. How to hide the entries list or seed list from the public event page Once the event is created, go to the Event settings Click Advanced Check mark the option that says *Hide entry list and seeds from public event pageSome readers

• How to set up and customise club leaderboard / pointscore on an event

  The club leaderboard/pointscore is designed for those organisations or events wishing to capture clubs' cumulative points across multiple divisions within an event. It allows you to award competitors points for their final result in a division, for example: 1st in a division wins 6 points for their club, 2nd wins 5, etc. *The club leaderboard does not yet function for events with outside athletes or composite teams where their results should be skipped or not counted toward to club leaderboardFew readers

• Advanced judging features

  Varying judging configurations are used by the sports we support. To manage the advanced judging settings, go to Event settings in the side panel and select Judging Hiding the athlete names from judges To hide athlete names from the judges and head judge, check the Hide athlete names from judges box and hit Update event. This is typically done to reduce bias Drop lowest and highest scores If using 5 judges you can opt to drop the lowest and highest scores entered by the 5 judFew readers

• Creating a standalone event

  If you usually run events in a series, you can also run a standalone event at any time, in case you: are a club running a one-off charity event running an event that doesn't require membership running a run event that doesn't belong to the rankings When its a standalone event, the following will happen: the results do not go into your Series rankings if you usually require an active membership to register, this setting will not be enabled How to set up a standalonFew readers

• Editing results or scores for live or completed heats

  We know that mistakes happen. With LiveHeats you have full flexibility to edit and add scores to live or completed heats. During live heats, judges can edit their own scores, and the head judge also has the power to edit scores. This article is for editing scores, to edit the athletes in a completed or live heat, see this article. How to edit scores for comFew readers

• Hiding the live scores and results for finals

  We know that sometimes it's better to keep the results from finals hidden until you've reached the presentation. LiveHeats allows you to hide the scores and results for finals from the public, so they're only viewable to the Head judge and Director. *Note: this setting is applies to your whole event, so when it is on, all division's finals results will be hidden, and when it is off, all division's final's results will be visible, no matter if they're upcoming, live, or cFew readers

• Dropping high and low judge scores

  If you're running an event where you'd like to drop the high and low judge scores for each ride, you can turn on a setting which will automatically: For each ride, drop the high and low judge scores Average all remaining scores to produce the ride average How to drop high and low judge scores: Go to the Event settings Scroll across to Judging Check mark the box for Drop lowest and highest scores Click Update event to save This will activate this settiFew readers

• Displaying additional information with each athlete on an event by using the team field

  In events where athletes are representing a team, we allow you to include a team name that is displayed on the public heat draw, live scores, and results. The team name will also be included in the results and leaderboard download for each event, which is useful if you'd like to easily calculate team points winners. The team name can beSome readers

• How to guide for running a surfing tag team format

  LiveHeats supports tag team formats. There are some important things to know about using LiveHeats for tag team formats: LiveHeats does not yet support registration for teams formats. You'll want to collect team registrations offline, and then add the teams manually to the Division's seed list you can add the team roster to a team (optional), so you can display the scores next to each athFew readers

• Setting the event layout type to be Single or Multi Course schedule

  When scoring your event with LiveHeats,  we offer two methods that determine the sequence that heats/runs can be scored. Supported event layout typesFew readers

• Embedding LiveHeats in your website

  In addition to sending your athletes and spectators to the LiveHeats platform to view and register for events or memberships, you can also send them directly to your website. You can integrate the following pages into your website: live scores event page, and sub-pages for divisions and schedule organiser profile page rankings event calendar directory (for federations) (Some readers

• Integrating live scores into a broadcast or live stream

  LiveHeats offers a dedicated live score webpage output that is optimised to be integrated into a broadcast or live stream: This article contains: Overview of LiveHeats live streaming graphPopular

• Updating existing athlete entries via an import (including bib number, team & seed)

  If you already have your athlete entries in Liveheats and need to bulk update one or more entry fields (e.g., bib number, team, seed), you can do this via the Import entries feature on the Event dashboard. How to Update Existing Entries via an Import Download the existing entries: Go to Reports and download the Event Entries (CSV) file. PrepaFew readers

• Integrating sponsors into your Liveheats pages

  Elevate sponsor impact with the Liveheats Sponsor add-on Turn your Liveheats event pages into high-impact sponsorship hubs, giving brands unrivalled exposure from registration to results. Seamlessly integrated into your event pages, sponsors canSome readers

• Download detailed results or leaderboard for an event

  Once an event is completed, you can download the results or event in CSV so you can use in Excel, Numbers or Google Sheets. We provide two formats: Detailed results, which includes all athlete data, results, and scores for all heats and rounds in the event Event leaderboard, which provides the overall results for each division in the event (only generated once the event is complete) How to export the results or leaderboard for an event: Go to the Event you'd like tFew readers

• Creating a QR code for your public event link

  To make it easier for people at the event site to access this page, you might like to print and display a QR code that links straight to your LiveHeats event page page. This article explains how you can do this using a tool on Google Chrome. Creating a QR code for your LiveHeats page using Google chrome In Google Chrome, once the event is created, click on the Public event link: (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/8/7/1/48714ddcbf925400/screenshot-2025-0Few readers

• Using the LiveHeats API

  This is a read me and FAQ for our API. Please note, using the API requires addition fees that vary based on your project. Please contact commercial@liveheats.com with some basic information about the project you're looking to use our API for and we can assist with a quote. Full API docs can be found at https://docs.liveheats.com/. (https://docs.liveheaFew readers

• Accessing LiveHeats via the World Skate partnership

  LiveHeats is excited to be partnering with World Skate to bring LiveHeats technology to World Skate sanctioned national championship competitions, at no cost to the NSO. Our data will feed into the World Skate rankings, powered by Wyldata. Which events are covered by the World Skate and LiveHeats partnership? World Skate's licence will allow all member bodies to use LiveHeats on our Pro Am plan (https://organiser.liveheats.com/pricing/?gl=1e3ychega*MTcxODEzMFew readers

• Toggling between Director and Judge roles on one device

  Users with Director's permissions, can also act as a judge. This might be useful when: you are running coaching heats, and need to start and input scores a judge wants to be able to start and end heats Check out this article for how to add another Director account to your organisation. How to toggle between Director and Judge dashboards Click on your user initials (top riFew readers

• Using Liveheats' digital heat siren audio at your event (BETA)

  Liveheats now offers an automated siren audio that can sound at your event via a speaker connected to a laptop phone or tablet, so athletes and spectators know when heats start and finish. How to use Liveheats' digital heat siren audio Setting up siren audio at your event Open the Liveheats event dashboard as a director on a device such as a laptop, phone or tablet Connect the device to your beach speaker system via aux cord or Bluetooth: (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/hSome readers

• Exporting results to XML for submission to FIS

  LiveHeats is excited to announce that we now support exporting your event division results in XML for submission to FIS. We've also added support for all the FIS required information, so you don't have to edit or manipulate the XML, just run your event on LiveHeats and export! This article contains: How to use FIS XML exports on LiveHeats (1-how-to-export-results-intFew readers

• Setting the event location

  When creating your event, or editing the event settings you can set the event location. This can be: a specific place (e.g. Venice Beach Skateboard Park) a city (e.g. Venice Beach), or a region (e.g. Los Angeles) This displays on the public event page, giving your athletes and spectators an easy way to find your event location. It also sets the event timezone, which is used in the event and registration schedule. How to set the event location When creating an event, you'll seFew readers

• Assigning NFC wristbands to athletes

  When you're using our NFC wristband integration, you can assign wristbands at any time. Once assigned, the wristband will be linked to the athlete's profile across all events using LiveHeats in the future. You can override it by linking the same wristband to a new athlete. Setting up to assign NFC wristbands at your event Here's some recommendations for the wristband assigning process at your event: You should set up a dedicated area for athletes to collect their wristbands, such asFew readers

• Using LiveHeats for checking in athletes during nippers or training sessions

  This article provides instructions for Age managers or Coaches using LiveHeats to check in their athletes on Nipper Days or training. Once checked in, all the data is stored within LiveHeats so it can be used to track attendance, or for COVID tracking. How to check in athletes on LiveHeats during nipper days or training Head to LiveHeats.com on your device and login with your club's director account. If you don't have access to your club's Director account, contact your club's LiveHeFew readers

• Advanced livestream graphics solutions

  Liveheats offers a range of customized advanced livestreaming graphics through our partner network. Here's a few example design mockups for select sports. Contact community@liveheats.com for a custom quote. Skateboarding (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/c/1/9/6/c1969e9eb473e000/f77505b8-a3dd-43f4-9d8b-68549Few readers

• NFC supported devices and browsers

  LiveHeats supports Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to allow scanning of NFC tags for confirming athletes into a division during marshalling, and recording places in racing sports. To use this feature, you need to use scan tags using a supported browser and device. What type of device is supported? You can use any NFC-enabled smartphone. Click here for a full list. What type of browser is supported? FFew readers

• How-to guide on marshalling for surf lifesaving events

  This article gives you an overview of how marshalling works in LiveHeats. You can also download a printable version to keep as a reference on the day. This guide includes: Using search to find a division Marshalling individual and team events Adding an athlete (individual division) (1-3-adding-aFew readers

• How-to guide on recording places for surf lifesaving events

  This article gives you an overview of how marshalling works in LiveHeats. You can also download a printable version to keep as a reference on the day. This guide includes: Finding division Recording placements Recording DNS, DNF and DSQ 1. Finding division Tap the Search field on tFew readers