Testing Your Event Setup

Pre-Testing Checklist

Documentation Review

Gather required information:

  • Event configuration details
  • Registration settings
  • Results setup
  • VPN credentials
  • Mobile app settings

Test Environment

Prepare testing tools:

  • Test participant accounts
  • Sample registration data
  • Test credit cards
  • Mobile devices
  • Timing equipment

Registration Testing

Basic Registration Flow

  1. Test each registration type:

    • Early bird pricing
    • Regular registration
    • Late registration
    • Race day options

  2. Verify all forms:

    • Required fields
    • Custom questions
    • Waivers
    • Add-on items

Payment Processing

Test payment scenarios:

  • Credit card payments
  • Promo code application
  • Refund process
  • Payment confirmation
  • Receipt generation

Results Testing

Data Flow

  1. Test results upload:

    • VPN connection
    • Manual uploads
    • Live results
    • Split times
    • Team results

  2. Verify display options:

    • Mobile app view
    • Website display
    • Social sharing
    • Email notifications

Mobile App Testing

Core Features

Test essential functions:

  • User registration
  • Event information
  • Results display
  • Participant tracking
  • Photo integration

Device Testing

Verify compatibility with:

  • iOS devices
  • Android devices
  • Different OS versions
  • Various screen sizes
  • Network conditions

Integration Testing

System Connections

Verify integration between:

  • Registration system
  • Timing software
  • Mobile app
  • Results display
  • Social media

Data Synchronization

Test data flow through:

  • Registration updates
  • Results processing
  • Participant tracking
  • Photo uploads
  • Social sharing

Performance Testing

Load Testing

Simulate race day conditions:

  • Multiple registrations
  • Concurrent results
  • Live tracking
  • Photo uploads
  • Social sharing

Network Testing

Verify connectivity:

  • VPN stability
  • Bandwidth usage
  • Latency issues
  • Backup systems
  • Failover procedures

Security Testing

Access Control

Test permission levels:

  • Admin access
  • Timer access
  • Volunteer access
  • Participant access
  • Public access

Data Protection

Verify security measures:

  • Payment processing
  • Personal information
  • Results data
  • Photo storage
  • Access logs

Final Verification

Pre-Race Checklist

Complete final checks:

  • Registration system
  • Results setup
  • Mobile app
  • Timing equipment
  • Network connectivity

Documentation

Update documentation:

  • Test results
  • Configuration notes
  • Known issues
  • Workarounds
  • Support contacts

Support Preparation

Support Resources

Prepare support materials:

  • Contact information
  • Troubleshooting guides
  • FAQ documents
  • Emergency procedures
  • Backup plans

Staff Training

Train relevant personnel on:

  • System operation
  • Troubleshooting steps
  • Emergency procedures
  • Support escalation
  • Communication protocols