Race Notifications
The Race Notifications widget provides real-time communication between race judges using the RUFUS Race App and race operators working in RUFUS Race Manager (RRM).
It allows race control teams to receive important alerts, decisions, and field updates directly inside the timing interface without interrupting race operations.
Notifications are displayed in chronological order and include contextual information such as:
The judge who created the alert
The checkpoint location
The timestamp of the notification
Additional descriptive notes when available
This system helps race operators maintain awareness of events happening across the course.
Widget Placement
The Race Notifications widget can appear in two different layouts depending on user preference.
Attached Mode
In attached mode, the widget is docked to the bottom of the interface.
This layout keeps notifications visible while minimizing interference with other parts of the user interface. It is ideal when operators want to monitor alerts continuously during race operations.
Floating Mode
In floating mode, the widget appears as a movable panel above the interface.
This allows race operators to reposition the widget anywhere on the screen while working with other race management views.
Floating mode is useful when notifications need to remain visible while interacting with other panels such as:
Event Control
Participant Editor
Results
Device Monitoring
Expanded and Collapsed Views
The widget can be displayed in two states.
Expanded View
In expanded mode, the widget shows the full list of notifications.
Each alert card includes:
Notification title
Judge name
Checkpoint location
Time of creation
Optional description
This view is typically used when race operators want to review multiple alerts or monitor notifications in real time.
Collapsed View
In collapsed mode, the widget shows only the most recent alert.
This compact view minimizes screen usage while still keeping the race team informed of the latest notification.
Users can expand the widget at any time to see the full alert list.
Notification Categories
Race Notifications are grouped into categories to help organize communication between race officials.
Race Alerts
These notifications report events observed by race judges on the course.
Examples include:
Lead runner passing a checkpoint
First female or male participant passing
Suspicious race situations
Participants running without a bib
General race observations
Race alerts help race control monitor race dynamics and detect potential issues quickly.
Penalty & Bonus
This category shows notifications related to penalties or bonuses applied to participants.
Examples include:
Time penalties for rule violations
Time bonuses granted by race officials
Adjustments made during race review
These notifications provide transparency when race decisions affect participant results.
Team Chat
The Team Chat section allows race officials to communicate directly with the race control team.
Messages may include:
Operational updates
Course status reports
Equipment issues
Coordination between checkpoints
This communication channel keeps race operations synchronized across the event.
Notification Information
Each notification contains contextual information that helps race operators understand the situation quickly.
Typical notification data includes:
Notification Title
Short description of the alert
Judge Name
Race official who generated the notification
Checkpoint
Location where the event occurred
Timestamp
Time when the alert was created
Description
Additional details provided by the judge
How Notifications Are Generated
Race Notifications are generated directly from the RUFUS Race App used by judges on the course.
Judges can:
Send alerts
Report race situations
Apply penalties or bonuses
Communicate with race control
Once submitted, notifications appear immediately in RRM, allowing the race control team to react quickly.
Summary
The Race Notifications widget acts as a real-time communication bridge between the course and race control.
It allows race operators to:
Monitor race events live
Receive alerts from judges
Track penalties and bonuses
Communicate with the race team
With flexible layout options and real-time updates, Race Notifications help ensure race operations remain coordinated, informed, and responsive throughout the event.
For more information visit the related article about the RUFUS Race App.
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