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# Race Alerts

The **Race Alerts** view allows judges to send operational notifications to Race Control without modifying participant classification.

Race Alerts are informational and support fast communication during race operations.

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## What Race Alerts Do

Race Alerts send structured operational messages to Race Control.

They do not:

* Change classification
* Modify participant times
* Affect results

They are used for situational awareness.

## Alert Categories

The app provides predefined categories for fast reporting:

* Medical
* Participant
* Timing
* Race Flow
* Course

Each category includes quick template buttons.

There is also an **Other** option that requires a custom comment.

## Sending an Alert

To send an alert:

1. Select a category.
2. Choose a predefined template or enter a custom message.
3. Include a bib number if relevant.
4. Press **Send**.

The alert appears immediately in:

* Live Activity
* Race Notifications panel in Race Manager

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## When to Use Race Alerts

Use Race Alerts for:

* Medical incidents
* Athlete assistance needed
* Equipment issues
* Course obstructions
* Operational timing concerns

Use Team Chat for coordination. Use Race Alerts for official reporting.

## Live Activity Integration

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Race Alerts appear in Live Activity with:

* Category
* Message
* Sending status

They follow the same Pending → Sent → Failed lifecycle.

## Operational Best Practices

* Prefer templates for speed and consistency.
* Include bib numbers when relevant.
* Keep messages short and operational.
* Use “Other” only when necessary.

## Summary

Race Alerts provide structured, fast, and traceable communication from judges to Race Control without affecting race results.