👥Age groups
Learn how to create, configure, and manage age groups within levels for proper gymnast organization and competition structure.
Overview
The Age Groups page allows you to define, add, and remove different age groups within a level. This provides precise control over how gymnasts are organized by age and assigned to different competition formats.
Age Group Visualizer
The age group visualizer provides a comprehensive view of gymnast distribution and age group coverage:
Visual Features
Gymnast Age Dots - Individual gymnasts are represented as dots positioned by their exact age on a timeline
Age Group Ranges - Each age group is highlighted with a colored background range showing its coverage
Color Coding - Different colors help distinguish between age groups visually
Gap Detection - Easily identify if any age ranges are uncovered or if gymnasts fall outside defined groups
Practical Benefits
Complete Coverage Verification - Ensure all gymnasts in the level are included in an age group
Overlap Detection - Identify overlapping age ranges between groups
Precise Age Management - See exactly where each gymnast falls within the age spectrum
All Ages Group
Default Fallback Group
The "All Ages" age group serves as a universal fallback:
Automatic Inclusion - Every gymnast in the level is automatically included in this group
Comprehensive Coverage - Ensures no gymnast is left without an age group assignment
Optional Visibility - Can be hidden from public view if not needed for competition
Cannot Be Deleted - Maintains system integrity by ensuring every gymnast has a valid group assignment
Creating Age Groups
Add Group Button
Click the "+" (Add Group) button located to the right of the "Age Groups" title to create a new age group. This automatically:
Creates a new age group with default settings
Assigns a color-coded outline for visual identification
Positions it appropriately in the age group list
Age Group Configuration
Age Range Settings
For each age group, you can specify:
Minimum Age:
Years and Months - Set precise age requirements (e.g., "8 years 6 months")
Validation - Must be less than the maximum age setting
Flexible Precision - Can specify down to the month level for exact age cutoffs
Maximum Age:
Years and Months - Define the upper age limit (e.g., "9 years 5 months")
No Limit Option - Leave empty for no upper age restriction (e.g., "18+")
Validation - Must be greater than minimum age when specified
Competition Type Selection
Each age group can be assigned one or more competition types:
Available Competition Types:
Qualification - Default competition format (Day 1 equivalent)
Qualification 2 - Second qualification round (Day 2 equivalent)
All Around Final - Individual all-around competition final
Individual Final - Apparatus-specific individual finals
Apparatus Final - Equipment-specific final competitions
Multi-Day Competition Management
Competition Type Strategy
Competition types enable sophisticated multi-day event management:
Single Day Competitions:
Use Qualification as the primary competition type
Suitable for most standard meet formats
Multi-Day Competitions:
Create multiple competition types for the same age group
Assign different sessions to each competition type
Enable separate scoring and ranking for each day
Example: Two-Day Competition
Scenario: 7-8 year old age group in a two-day competition
Configuration:
Day 1: Set competition type to Qualification
Day 2: Set competition type to Qualification 2
Session Assignment:
Monday Session - Qualification (Day 1) scoring
Tuesday Session - Qualification 2 (Day 2) scoring
Scoring Benefits:
Day 1 Rankings - Separate standings for first day performance
Day 2 Rankings - Separate standings for second day performance
Combined Rankings - Overall two-day combined results
Competition Type Implementation
Competition types enable sophisticated multi-day competitions and finals management. For detailed information about implementing complex competition structures, session integration, and finals management, see the Competition Types & Finals Management page.
Key Implementation Features:
Multi-Stage Events - Support for qualification rounds, team finals, and individual finals
Separate Rankings - Each competition type maintains independent standings
Judge Workflow - Clear scoring delineation for each competition phase
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