Event Day Guide

Everything a first-time host needs to run a fair, smooth competition with software. Start at the top, or jump to the part you need.

1What to Expect

What's different about running a LiveJudge-scored event and why it makes your day easier, not harder.

2A Week Before...

Best practices for ensuring a smooth event. Everything starts with practice and communication with judges and contestants.

3Sample Event Poster

Here is a recommended format and wording for your QR poster.

4Venue & Connectivity

Good news first: the app is light on data, so normal wifi or 5G is usually all you need. Here's how to be sure — plus a great backup if you're remote.

5Getting Everyone In

How contestants and judges actually get signed in on the day — without a bottleneck at the door.

6Your Judges' Experience

What judging actually feels like from a judge's phone — and the real-world hiccups that rattle them if you haven't prepared.

7Keeping the Event Moving

On the day you're a conductor, not a builder. Mostly that means watching the dashboard and keeping judges in rhythm.

8Fan Voting

When the crowd's vote is part of the fun — and how to run it fairly and get real turnout.

9When Something Goes Wrong

The handful of things that actually go sideways on event day, and the calm fix for each.

10Wrapping Up

Finishing clean — announcing with confidence, saving your records, and setting up next year to be easy.

By Event Type

Short add-ons that layer on top of the core guide, covering just what is different for your kind of event.