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Organizers Cheatsheet

A streamlined checklist to help organizers ensure nothing is overlooked when preparing and running an OResults-powered event.

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If you don't have online controls, check out the How to get Blueboxes.

Before the Event​

  1. Create a new event
    • Go to My Events → Create event.
    • Fill in required details: event name, organizer, date/time, timezone, location, and visibility (public or private).
    • Copy the event link or QR code for promotion. (see How to manage events)
  2. Startlists & Integration
    • Check your software for event management first
      • Supported integrations: MeOS (via MOP), QuickEvent (QE), OE12.
      • If your software is supported, simply turn on the integration inside the software — it will automatically upload startlists, results, and updates to OResults.
      • In this case, there is usually no need to manually upload XML files.
    • Manual upload (if integration is not available)
      • If your software does not support direct integration, upload startlists and results manually in the event settings.
    • ⚠️ Important: do not mix uploads from multiple sources
      • Use either integration or manual upload, not both.
      • Mixing methods can lead to formatting conflicts and inconsistent results being shown online.
      • If something is off, you can always delete the runners in the administration page and uplaod stratlist/resutls again.
    • See Integrations
  3. Charge and prepare Blueboxes
    • In the Admin → Devices tab, check that your rented Blueboxes are listed (contact us if not)
    • Confirm all Blueboxes are charged by turning them on and checking in the admin section
    • In your Event Settings, assign the Blueboxes to this event.
    • see Blueboxes
  4. Check SPORTident station configuration
    • Verify that online control stations are configured exactly as described in the Setup Radio Control guide.
    • Required settings:
      • ✅ "Auto Send" enabled on SI-SRR stations
      • ✅ "Send last record" enabled for SIAC support

Day of the Event​

  1. Turn on and deploy Blueboxes

    • Power up the Blueboxes, attach the SPORTident station and place it at the control.
    • See Blueboxes for best placement practices.

  2. Turn on integration in your software

    • In MeOS, QuickEvent, or OE12, make sure the OResults integration is enabled and running.

  3. Monitor Bluebox status

    • In the event settings, confirm Blueboxes show as online and that punches are flowing.
    • If a Bluebox shows overdue, this usually means the last status was delayed due to weaker signal or a temporary spike in punch data traffic.
      • In most cases, the status will return to online within a short time.

After the Event​

  1. Return Blueboxes
    • Collect all Blueboxes from the forrest.
    • Pack the rented material back to the box you've received it in
    • Check the Online Controls Guide on how to return the rented material
  2. 💬 Submit Organizer Feedback
    • Provide feedback, suggestions, or note issues encountered.