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Suggestions And Hardware To Run Accurate Events On DiveMeets
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Left
Chair: Computer Operator
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Center
Chair: Paper Back-up Person |
Right
Chair: Announcer |
- The
announcer announces the dive.
- The
announcer reads the scores. *In the order the judges
are listed on the judge sheet.
- The
computer operator enters the score he/she hears.
- The
paper back-up person writes on the dive sheet what
he/she hears.
Then
either the computer operator or the paper person should
read their scores to the other... 6 - 6 - 6 1/2 - etc.
If they agree the computer operator hits "Save
Score/Next Diver" and the announcer announces the
next diver. This double check system only takes seconds.
If they disagree they can ask the announcer for the
score, if he/she does not remember the score ask the
judges to display the scores again.
Paper
Back-up Person: Just Like the Boy Scouts "Be Prepared"
The paper back-up person is very important. They have
two primary jobs. 1. Listen to the scores and write
them on dive sheets then copy the total score from the
computer. 2. verify the computer operator enters correct
scores. The good news is they do not have to do any
adding. But if the computer gets knocked into the pool
you will need to be able to switch to hand scoring with
out disrupting the event. The paper dive sheets are
your safety net, be sure they are accurate and neat.
You also need to be sure you have a traditional DD calculator
if you should need it.
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| Note:
Hand scoring is an unlikely possibility, but airlines
sometimes crash, ships sometimes sink. Bad things can
happen in this world and any computer can break. That
is why we want you to be ready with your paper back-up
sheets. If this should ever happen, you finish the event
by hand, total the sheets and give out awards. Save the
sheets. Later we will re-enter the scores into our data
base from your dive sheets so the event will still appear
on DiveMeets.Com. We do not recommend using two computers
per table. The probability multiple scores keepers will
get confused and mess up a score (too many cooks destroy
the soup) out weighs the remote possibility you would
ever need to fall back on the second computer. Of course
it is your meet so these are your decisions to make. |
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system described above is tested and simple and will result
in perfect scoring! Remember that is why you have a Dive
Meet. The purpose of a meet is to let divers compete with
other divers... if the scores are not perfect then why
have a meet at all? |
| Important:
Keep in mind divers have trained, coaches have taught,
parents have paid, people may have taken time off work,
divers may be missing school and travel expenses may have
been incurred to be at your meet. In the final analysis
they don't come to dive they come to be accurately scored. |
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Rules:
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TALKING: Ask your 3 table workers to stay focused
during the event. A table worker who wants to chit chat
while working a score table is a first step to incorrect
scores and delays. Coaches are also poor computer operators
because they try and divide their attention between scoring
and coaching. On the other hand some divers make excellent
computer operators. |
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ANNOUNCERS SPEED: Ask your announcer to be sure the
last divers scores have been recorded before announcing
the next diver. An announcer who is going at his/her own
pace and not working with the two scores keepers is going
to create problems for the table workers and the divers.
The announcer needs to go at your speed, you should not
struggle to match his/her speed. Announcers can make or
break an event. |
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the announcer works at your speed you will average about
27 seconds per diver (that is a good pace for any meet).
If the announcer rushes, you will need to keep interrupting
the divers to re-enter scores and the meet will be delayed.
Most mistakes are made on the very first diver. Make sure
the announcer gives you time after the 1st diver to enter
and check your dives and see the screen advance to the
second diver. After the 1st few divers you will settle
in to a routine until the event is over. Take your time
on the 1st diver. |
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Downloading
DiveMeets:
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The day before the meet (after online sign-ups are closed)
open your computer's "Control Manager" Select
"Add Remove Programs" then remove any version
of DiveMeets you may have loaded in your computer. If
you have never put DiveMeets on your computer skip this
step. |
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Download and open the latest version of DiveMeets software.
The page to download the software is: https://secure.meetcontrol.com/divemeets/system/download/ |
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Open the DiveMeets software and download your meet complete
with divers, dives and events ready to run. Note: You
will need your: Meet Number, Meet Directors No. and the
Meet Directors Password. Do not give this information
to anyone except a responsible person who will do the
downloads. |
| Hardware
Needed |
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Laptop computer with Windows 2000 or higher |
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Printer: We recommended a Laser printer. Black ink only
is fine. Your meet will run smooth if you are not waiting
on the printer. An HP Laser Jet 1320 series or a comparable
printer is very good for Dive Meets (Price about 350.00). |
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Extra Monitor: Try to get the largest flat screen you
canto display current event statistics including points
needed to catch the divers above you. We have found Most
divers and coaches view this screen a lot. |
| Borrow
Computers Printers And Extra Monitors. Many parents are
happy to loan you what you need and score for you. DiveMeets
makes it fun to work a table. Don't forget to have plenty
of ink and paper. |
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Test
Meets: Most clubs like to familiarize potential
table workers with DiveMeets prior to the meet. This
is a really good idea. To download a test meet. Contact
Us: We will give you the pass codes so you can download
the software and a test meet. You don't need divers
or a pool for your test meet.
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The day Of
Your Meet, Immediate Support from DiveMeets Is As Near
As Your Phone.
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