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Development of a Cloud-Based Competition Management System for Sports Events
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  2. Development of a Cloud-Based Competition Management System for Sports Events

Development of a Cloud-Based Competition Management System for Sports Events

rolemodelsoftware.com
Sports
Events & Entertainment
Fitness & Wellness

Challenges in Managing Large-Scale Sports Competitions

Growing popularity of niche sports events leads to complex management challenges, including reliance on manual processes such as stopwatches, clipboards, and spreadsheets, resulting in frequent errors, slow result processing, and limited real-time visibility for spectators and organizers. Existing solutions lack a unified platform to efficiently define contest parameters, track athlete performance, and handle online registration at regional and national levels.

About the Client

A rapidly expanding sports organization or gym chain aiming to streamline competition management, athlete registration, and real-time scoring across multiple events and leagues.

Goals for the Sports Competition Management System

  • Develop a cloud-based SaaS platform to simplify the setup and management of sports competitions, including obstacle course definitions and custom scoring rules.
  • Enable mobile app support for real-time tracking of competitor results during events.
  • Implement secure online registration and payment processing for contestants.
  • Provide real-time leaderboards accessible to spectators via mobile devices.
  • Support management of large, multi-stage, and virtual competitions with remote video submissions.
  • Allow automated aggregation of local contest results into league standings at regional and national levels.

Core Functional Features for the Competition Management Platform

  • Obstacle course creation and customization with flexible scoring rules.
  • Mobile application for live result recording and participant tracking.
  • Online registration portal with payment gateway integration.
  • Real-time leaderboard visualization accessible to spectators.
  • Support for multi-stage and multi-day competitions with rolling result updates.
  • Functionality for virtual contests with remote video submissions and verification.
  • Automated data aggregation for national and league standings.

Technology Stack and Architectural Preferences

Cloud-based SaaS architecture with scalable infrastructure
Mobile app development platforms (e.g., iOS and Android compatible)
Responsive web technologies for desktop and mobile browsers
Real-time data processing and updates (e.g., WebSocket, Firebase)

External Systems and Data Integration Needs

  • Payment gateways for online registration and entry fees
  • Video hosting and streaming platforms for virtual contests
  • Existing league or tournament management systems for data import/export

Performance, Security, and Scalability Expectations

  • Scalable to support thousands of concurrent users during large events
  • Real-time updates with latency under 2 seconds
  • Secure handling of personal and payment data complying with relevant standards
  • Highly available infrastructure with 99.9% uptime

Projected Benefits and Business Impact of the System

Implementation of this competition management system is expected to significantly reduce manual errors, speed up results processing, and enhance spectator engagement with real-time leaderboards. The system aims to support continuous growth in event frequency and participant numbers, enabling the client to manage large-scale competitions efficiently and expand their reach nationally and internationally. Estimated improvements include faster result publication, increased spectator satisfaction, and streamlined registration processes, positioning the organization as a leader in innovative sports event management.

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