Choose Options from the Tools Menu and verify options are set to your needs.
Choose Event Names from the Tools Menu and verify Event Names are set to your needs.
Choose Levels Descriptions from the Tools Menu and verify Level Descriptions. It is important that the Descriptions are not changed after the competitors have been inputted. It is okay to add Levels, but not change the description of a level that is used. If changes are made to a description after it has been used by a competitor, then it will not display on a report when that particular description has been selected. If a used description is changed, then the competitor Level needs to be changed to a current level description through the Edit Competitor or Edit a Team screens.
The Age Calculation Date can be changed at anytime. It is the "as of" date that is used to calculate an age. For example, if the competitor's age is to be calculated "as of" the State Meet then the date of the State Meet should be inputted in this field. If this field is left blank then today's date will be used.
Note: If the Re-calc Ages button is clicked, all ages of all members of all teams will be re-calculated based on the appropriate “as of date”.
Remember to select the “Save and Close” button if you have made changes.
Choose Women or Men Age Group Descriptions from the Tools Menu and verify descriptions. It is important that the Descriptions are not changed after the competitors have been inputted. It is okay to add descriptions, but not change the description of an Age Group that is used. If changes are made to a description after it has been used by a competitor, then it will not display on a report when that particular description has been selected. If a used description is changed, then the competitor Level needs to be changed to a current level description through the Edit Competitor or Edit a Team screens.
Note: If age groups need to be re-assigned due to the splitting of an age group, make appropriate changes and select the Re-calc ages and Re-assign age groups from the Tools menu option. This will re-assign the age group to every member of every team.
To insert or delete an age group you must first select any one of the fields of the line. The new line will be inserted above the line selected.
Remember to select the “Save and Close” button if you have made changes.
Choose New Team from the Team Menu and input the team information.
Complete each of the available fields as applicable.
Name
The Team Name should be kept short in order to keep the reports from printing landscape.
Gov Bdy
If this field is changed to either Collegiate or HS No Ages the number of columns available in the Team Member list will disappear.
QUICK TIP! - Team information can be imported using one of the following to options.
Import Member Data - Select the Input Member data. The text file format should be the same as the file that is created by selecting the Export button.
Download from USAG Website - If you are inputting a USAG team roster, you can download team rosters from the USAG website. An Internet connection and a USAG professional login id will be required.
First and Last name
The last and first name is required.
Level Descriptions
The level descriptions come from the level descriptions under the Tools Menu.
Birth Date
The system uses this field to calculate the competitor's age.
Age
The system calculates the competitor's age based on two fields: Competitor's birth date and Age Calculation date (from Level Description screen).
Age Group
When the cursor moves from Age field to the Age Group field the system will assign the competitor to an Age Group. This will be done based on the competitor's birth date or age and level (from Age Group screen). The user can override this default value by inputting any value from the Age Group List.
This field is used for Team competitions. If a team has more than one team competing per level or age group this field should be used to distinguish the different sub teams. It is suggested to use "A" for the first and "B" for the second and so on. When printing the Team Score Sheets or Team Winner Sheets these sub teams will be separated as if they were totally different teams.
These fields should be used for data that is relative to each competitor independent of a meet. For example a State ID. When reporting information these two user fields can be part of the selection criteria. Do not use these fields for Rotation or Session indicators - because those values will be set up through the Competitor Information Screen - for each meet.
Click on the “Save and Close” button to save all information. DO NOT open up more than one Team Window at a time.
Choose New Meet from the Meet Menu. Input the meet information.
Options
Break Ties
This option is mainly for USAG competitions. If this option is checked, then event ties and all-around ties will be broken according to USAG rules and policies.
Honor all places
This option is mainly for YMCA competitions. If this option is checked, and there is a tie then the next place will be honored. Example: If there is a two way tie for 1st place, then a 2nd place will still be given.
Input Neutral Deductions
This option is typically for women’s competitions. If this option is checked, there will be a separate field to input a neutral deduction in addition to the judges scores. Example: a neutral deduction is taken, if a person steps outside the floor exercise mat during a routine
Input two sets of Vault scores
If this option is checked, then two sets of vault scores can be inputted per competition and the system will automatically use the higher average of the two vaults scores.
Number of scores to be counted for Team score
If the team score calculation is to take the top 3 scores of the team members, then input a 3. Any number can be inputted into this option. It can also be overridden at report generation time. Also, this field works in conjunction with the Sub-Team field located on the Edit Competitor window.
Participating Teams
Click on the Participating Teams Tab – Select which teams are participating in the current meet.
Event Tabs
Click on each Event Tab – Input the number judges scores that are going to be inputted for each event into the software.
Note: If 2 or 3 scores are inputted, the average of all scores will be calculated. If 4 scores are inputted, the highest and lowest scores will be discarded and the average of the remaining two scores will be calculated. If the “Input Neutral Deductions on Input Window” is selected on the Option tab, the deduction will be subtracted after the average has been calculated.
Click on the “Save and Close” button to save all information.
From The Main Menu on the main screen choose the Default Meet field (located in the upper right hand part of the main screen) and choose the current meet being setup. This will SAVE a lot of time - not having to choose a meet for every option.
Click the “Competitor” button from the tool bar on the main menu.
A full list of competitors from the participating teams will be displayed. These members could be entered from the Teams Menu option or downloaded from the USAG Website. Scratched competitors are grayed out.
To search for a competitor use the “Find a Competitor” button
To scratch a single Competitor for all events, highlight the competitor and select the “Scratch a Competitor” button
To un-scratch a Competitor for all events, highlight the competitor and select the “Un-scratch a Competitor” button.
To Scratch or Un-scratch all competitors select the “Scratch all” or Un-Scratch all” buttons.
QUICK TIP! Use the “Limit Competitors Displayed” button to filter the competitor list to a group of competitors to scratch. For example If you had downloaded a complete Competitor Roster from the USAG site but your meet is only Level 8, scratch all competitors first, then Limit the Competitors Displayed to view Level 8 only. Un-sctrach all competitors using the “Un-scratch All Displayed” button. All level 8 competitors will be left un-scratched.
Type the beginning number in the Starting Number Box. It is common to use the first number as the Level number for example the Level 8 number will begin at 801.
You must first decide if the numbering sequence will continue through all numbers or you will use a new starting number for each specified group. For example all Level 7 will begin with 701, all Level 8 will begin with 801.
To assign numbers to all competitors listed - Select the field to use for the order of numbers, for example select last name if you require the numbers to be assigned to the competitors by Last Name order. Make sure the selection equals “All”. Select the sort order, ascending or descending.
To assign a different starting number for a specified group - Select the field to group the first set of numbers by. Make sure the selection = “Specific” The Sort Criteria selection will change to allow you to enter the number or word used to select the group of competitors. For example if you selected Level as the field to group by, enter 7 in the Criteria field to assign the 700 numbers to the level 7 group. Repeat for Level 8 and so on.
QUICK TIP!! - Multiple starting numbers for groups of competitors can also be assigned by using the Break Start Number field. When the selection All is selected, type the break number. Foe example if you have selected level and type 100 in the Break Start number and for each new level the Starting number will move to the next 100. E.g. Level 7 = 701, Level 8 = 801.
Note: The assign competitor numbers can be run multiple times allowing the assignment of different starting numbers for multiple groups. If the assign competitor numbers is run twice for the same selection final run will overwrite the last assignment.
To find any Competitors with the same names, competitor numbers or USAG numbers select the “Check Duplicates” button
To filter the Competitor List, select the “Limit Competitors Displayed” button.
Type name or value, or select the field to reduce the competitor list. Competitors that match all the selected criteria will only be displayed when the execute button is selected.
To view all competitors select the Display every competitor button
Create squad logic: Begin assigning teams to squads (Largest to Smallest) and to attempt to even out the # competitors in each rotation without breaking up a team. Any rotation that has been assigned by this function, can be manually overridden by changing the value in the “Squad” field on the Edit Competitor Screen.
If a competitor is scratched, they will not be assigned a squad.
If the squads do not come out perfectly even, then the last squad will have the most competitors in it.
If the “Limit Competitors Displayed” button is “ON” (On the Edit a Competitor Screen), then only those competitors that are being displayed will be assigned a squad. This is a great way to limit which competitors are being assigned to a squad.
This field is used for Team competitions. If a team has more than one team competing per level or age group this field should be used to distinguish the different sub teams. It is suggested to use "A" for the first and "B" for the second and so on. When printing the Team Score Sheets or Team Winner Sheets these sub teams will be separated as if they were totally different teams.
These reports shows all the information inputted for each team. These reports should be printed and given to each team to be reviewed for accuracy.
This report shows all the options regarding a meet. This report should be printed to make sure the Meet is set up correctly, it also displays the combinations of levels and age groups and respective sub totals.
This report may be used to be given to spectators to track scores.
These reports may be used to track which competitors are competing on which events. These reports may be given to the judges to record scores.
This report displays a Rotation by squad.
The Rotation Schedule uses the “Squad” field to sort the competitors into different squads. The squad (alphabetical) is put on the first event (Olympic Order). The “Squad Start” field is used to indicate which Gymnast starts on which event for each rotation. (This will appear to the left of the competitor #) The Competitors are sorted using the Event Order Fields. All these fields can be found on the “Edit Competitor screen.
If you already have Competitor Cards you can print the Labels to put onto these cards or you can print the Cards from Score Master.
Inputting score can be done one of three ways. Speed Score, Score Card and Edit Scores.
Speed Score - Using Speed Score is the recommended option. This screen is quick and easy to use and the number of mistakes is kept to a minimum. The keypad can be used to navigate through this screen. Speed score is used to enter scores on a per competitor per event basis.
Score Card – The Score Card is similar to the Speed Score option and allows edit of any scores of a competitor at one time.
Edit Scores – The Edit Scores screen will display all scores for all competitors. This option allows maximum flexibility but also maximizes the potential for mistakes.
Choose the Speed Score option from the Score menu. Scores can be inputted through this option by selecting the Competitor number or searching for the Competitor Name. When the competitor appears in the window the next event that requires a score will be automatically chosen. This can be manually overridden. If no score have been entered for the Competitor the first event will appear.
You may use the enter key to move through each field.
The Speed Score window will show all the previous scores entered for the Competitor for each event.
The Speed score option is the recommended score entry option. This option is fast and mistakes are kept to a minimum.
Select the Print Score Audit Report to review all scores entered since the last Audit Report printed.
It is recommended to verify scores throughout the Meet to catch mistakes, which in turn will save time at the end of the meet.
Audit trail report - This will save time at the end of the meet because you will be frequently checking scores have been inputted correctly. The report will display all scores inputted since the last time the Score Audit report was printed. It is recommended to print the report after each rotation.
Missing Scores - Use this report to check which scores have been missed. The report will display the name of the competitor and which events that the scores are missing from. Selectivity based on: level, age group, rotation, session, team and event.
Score Sheet - These sheets can be used to verify that scores have been entered accurately. Selectivity based on: level, age group, rotation, session, team and event
Choose the Speed Score, Score Card or Edit Scores option from the Score menu. Scores can by inputted or edited through these option.
Score Master has many standard reports. All reports may go to printer, screen, MS Word or MS Excel. If a different report format is desired, all reports can be printed to a file and edited using any word processor/spread sheet software.
Helpful Hint: Batch Reports – This feature is a big time saver when the pressure is on. It gives you the ability to predefine all the different combination of winner reports (and other reports) that you want, by saving all that report criteria ahead of time. We strongly recommend that you use the Report Batches to accurately report the Results.
Verify Scores during Meet – Use the Print Score Audit Report located on the Speed Score window. This will save time at the end of the meet because you can check scores as you go to verify the score have been inputted correctly. The report will display all scores inputted since the last time the Score Audit report was printed. It is recommended to print the report after each rotation at a minimum.
Missing Scores – Use this report to check which scores have been missed. This report can be printed at any time to verify the scores that are missing are in deed not to be inputted. The report will display the name of the competitor and which events that the scores are missing from. Selectivity based on: level, age group, rotation, session, team and event.
Score Sheets - These sheets can be used to verify that scores have been entered accurately. Selectivity based on: level, age group, rotation, session, team and event.
Winners Sheets - This report has all the information for announcing the awards. Selectivity based on: level, age group, rotation, session, team and event.
Winner labels for ribbons - Selectivity based on: level, age group, rotation, session, team and event. Can be used to stck on the back of the rib
Achievement Award Sheet – Display the color ribbon will be awarded to individuals. Selectivity based on: level/class, age group, rotation, session, team and event.
Team Score Sheet - This report displays each team and competitor and indicates how the team score was calculated. Selectivity based on: level/class, age group, rotation, session, team and event.
Team Winner Sheet - This report ranks each team and shows team and event totals. Selectivity based on: level, age group, rotation, session, team and event.
USAG All Around Score Sheet - This report has been certified by the USA Gymnastics as an official results report. Selectivity based on: level/class, age group, rotation, session, team and event.
I am very interested in your ideas and suggestions for the software. It is from these user ideas and comments that software updates are made. Suggestions may include: more flexibility, more fields, report changes, new reports and etc.
Please email (do not call) these suggestions to info@score-master.com. It is much easier to define and collect suggestions via email than voice messages. Please include examples and your daytime and evening phone numbers.
We prefer support through email. However, we realize that is not always possible. There is an email button on the website at http://www.score-master.com or you can email us at info@score-master.com
A great deal of time and effort was spent designing the software to be intuitive and creating on-line help. Support typically not available on weekends - you are welcome to call, but typically there is not enough time to fix a problem under the extreme time constraints. We ask that you look in the help options before calling. Please refer to the “Contact Us” section of the website for phone numbers.
Score Master was originally written in 1987 for DOS and 1998 for MS Windows. It is the most widely used score keeping software for gymnastics in the U.S. It is used in 47 states and 14 countries. Since 1987 it has been used in over 20,000 meets without a major failure. The software is used for Artistic and Rhythmic, Individual and Team, Women's and Men's and Optional and Compulsory competitions. The product is used at all levels: international, national, regional, state, sectional, invitational and local. The software comes with a 90-day unconditional money-back guarantee. That is how strongly we believe in the product.
Standard reports include: Team Roster, Meet Roster, Competitor Cards, Program Sheets, Heat Sheets, Score Sheets, Winner Sheets, Winner Labels, Team Score Sheets, Team Winner Sheets, USAG Official Score Sheet, NCAA Women's Score Sheet and Seasonal Qualifying Report..
Mark
began his gymnastics career in 1973 at Stone Mountain High School (in Atlanta,
Georgia) when Coach MacIntire asked him to come out and practice. Though his
achievements did not earn him a letter on the University of Georgia squad, he
did earn a degree in computer programming at the university. Upon graduation
and relocation to Dallas, Texas, Mark got back involved with the sport. He coached
and worked out at Southwest Gymnastics and also judged boys meets in the Dallas
area. Upon moving to Charlotte,
North Carolina in 1987 he wrote Score Master. This was a dream to combine two
hobbies together and give something back to the sport. He works out at Clemmer
Gymnastics, one of the oldest gymnastics schools in the country..
This software is dedicated to the late Sam MacIntire, former gymnastics coach at Stone Mountain High School in Stone Mountain, Georgia. As a coach, he gave his students the motivation and confidence to do their best and the strength to persevere. As a young high school student, it's hard to appreciate the dedication and efforts of such a person as Coach MacIntire. But as a coach, he knew that the ideals, habits and drive that can be instilled in young people through sports would be with them for a lifetime. It is because of his profound impact that gymnastics has had on the life of the author that he now dedicates Score Master to Coach Sam MacIntire.
This is where the Bloodthirsty License Agreement is supposed to go, explaining that Score Master is a copyrighted package, sternly warning you not to pirate copies of it, (except within in your own gym), and explaining, in detail, the gory consequences if you do.
We know that you are an honest person and are not going to go around pirating copies of Score Master. This is just as well with us since we worked hard to perfect it, and selling it is our only method of making anything out of all the hard work. Please make sure that no one gives the software to another gym/entity
If, on the other hand, you are one of those few people who go around pirating copies of software, you probably aren't going to pay much attention to a license agreement, bloodthirsty or not. Just keep your doors locked and look out for the Score Master land shark.
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If Score Master does not work, tough. If your meet is six hours late and you
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This is basically the same Disclaimer that comes with all software packages, but ours is in plain English and the others are in legalese.
We did not really want to include any Disclaimer at all, but our lawyers insisted. We tried to ignore them, but they threatened us with the land shark (see License Agreement above) at which point we relented.
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