1. Stage

• Description: This refers to the specific stage or stages you’re managing. Multiple stages will be listed in a dropdown menu.
• Action: You must select which stage you’re working with.

2. Category Name

• Description: This is the name of the category you’re creating or editing (e.g., “Men’s 10K,” “Women’s Elite”).
• Action: Make sure the category name is correct, as it will be used for scoring, particularly if time is being tracked.

3. Category Start Time

• Description: The time when a specific category starts. This does not affect timing for individual athletes, but can help set the start time for the category as a whole.
• Action: Enter the start time (optional, but useful).

4. Category Offset Time

• Description: If categories start at different times (e.g., a second category starts 5 minutes after the first), this setting will adjust the race time for each category.
• Action: Set this if timing for categories isn’t simultaneous (optional).

5. Category Distance

• Description: Specifies the distance for the race in each category. Different categories may have different distances.
• Action: Enter the appropriate race distance for each category (optional).

6. Max Participants

• Description: If there’s a limit to the number of participants in a category, this field allows you to set that limit. Once the limit is reached, you’ll receive a warning.
• Action: Set this field if needed (optional).

7. Entry Fee

• Description: The fee charged to each athlete for entering the category.
• Action: Input the entry fee if applicable (optional).

8. Laps

• Description: If you’re scoring by lap rather than time, this setting allows you to track how many laps each athlete completes.
• Action: Turn this on if applicable (optional).

Important Notes:

• Consistency in Category Naming: If you’re scoring by time, the category names must match exactly across stages, including spelling.
• Category Deletion: Deleting a category will also delete all athletes within that category, so be cautious when making changes.
• Support Resources: For more detailed instructions, refer to the user guide or contact the support team for assistance.

If you have specific questions about any of these fields or need help configuring your categories, feel free to ask!