Events – Get Started with Bucket Bitch

Get Started with Events

Managing your events is a crucial part of maximizing the benefits of Bucket Bitch. Whether you’re logging past performances to update your dog’s profile or scheduling upcoming trials, this section will guide you through every step with ease.

Our intuitive interface makes it simple to enter event details, monitor your dog’s progress, and ensure all your data is organized and accessible. Follow the diagrams below to learn how to make the most of the event management features, whether you're tracking past achievements or planning for future trials.

Section 1: Setting Up an Event

In Rally Companion, setting up an event is the first step toward managing your dog’s progress, whether you're entering upcoming trials or logging historical events. In this section, you’ll learn how to input the essential details for an event. These steps are crucial for ensuring accurate records and tracking.

Event Form 1

Start by selecting the dog, event date, and host club. These are the minimum required fields to save an event. This is the foundation for organizing both upcoming and historical events.

Dog, Date, and Club

Event Form 2

Enter additional event details, including location, judge, event number, and environmental factors like weather, surface type, and temperature. These details provide context for your event and help keep your records thorough.

Location, Judge, and Conditions

Event Form 3

Select the classes your dog is entered in, such as Master, Excellent, and Advanced. This information is essential for tracking results and calculating RACH points and titles. You can enter past classes or prepare for upcoming trials.

Select the Classes Your Dog is Entered In

Section 2: Viewing an Upcoming or Historical Event

Once you’ve entered event details, you can review the event in the Event Detail view. This section will show you how to access and review your event data, whether it’s an upcoming trial or a historical event that contributes to your dog’s progress. The Event Detail view also allows you to edit events or update your dog’s profile with results.

Dog Detail View – Access Event List

Once events are added, a button becomes available in the Dog Detail view to access the Event List. This makes it easy to track all past and future events for each dog.

View Events for Your Dog

Event List – View Events for Selected Dog

The Event List view shows only the events for the selected dog, with a clear distinction between past and future events. This list is available from the Dog Detail view once events have been added.

Easily View Past and Future Events

Event Detail View – Upcoming Event

This view summarizes the key details entered for a future event, including the host club (initials), selected classes, and event information. You can edit the event at any time using the "Edit Event" button. The "Update Dog" button is disabled for future events, as there are no results to update yet.

Review and Edit Event Details

Event Detail View – Historical Event

When viewing a historical event, the data entered (such as event results, qualifying runs, and titles) will be displayed. You can use this information to update your dog’s profile, ensuring all achievements are accurately tracked.

View Entered Results and Event Info

Event Detail View – Historical Event

This section includes the calculation of total RACH points, aggregate scores, and details like event surface, weather, and temperature.

Aggregate Scores and RACH Points

Event Detail View – Historical Event

At the bottom of the Event Detail view, you can find the Event Journal, where you can add notes about the event, as well as the "Update Dog" button, which allows you to update your dog’s profile with the results from this event.

Event Journal and Update Dog

Important Disclaimer

The data you enter in My Rally Coach is for your personal tracking and information. It is not an official record and should not be used as such.

Accuracy and Personal Use

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