Streamlining On-the-Day Entries
By reducing bottlenecks and moving away from manual processes, you can:
Speed up registration and reduce queues
Minimise errors from handwritten forms or cash handling
Keep all data and payments in one place, ensuring accurate records for follow-up and reporting
Here’s how you can make on-the-day entries faster and easier.
Ways to Improve On-the-Day Entry
1. Go cashless
Encourage online payments so you don’t have to handle cash on-site. This keeps all money and participant information in a single system.
2. Avoid pen-and-paper forms
Ensure participants complete the full entry form digitally. This eliminates missing or illegible information and keeps your records clean.
3. Set up a separate queue
If some participants haven’t pre-registered, create a dedicated line to reduce congestion for everyone else.
4. Use QR codes
Include a QR code on posters or signage so participants can fill out the entry form before arriving.
Consider adding a QR code for merchandise sales to speed up transactions at the event.
5. Keep your event open online
If your event was previously closed, make sure it’s temporarily re-opened online for on-the-day entries.
Bonus Ideas for Future Events
Open registration for the next edition at the finish line, capturing excited participants before they leave.
Use QR codes for merchandise to allow easy, contactless sales alongside entries.
Streamlining your on-the-day entries reduces stress, improves the customer experience, and ensures all participant data and payments are accurate and secure. A little preparation goes a long way toward making your event run smoothly from start to finish.