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# How-to guide on marshalling for surf lifesaving events

This article gives you an overview of how marshalling works in LiveHeats. You can also [download a printable version](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/148aTprfqhGMpvM138enjnWhh-zyQcF72ORp5CoulfLg/edit?usp=sharing) to keep as a reference on the day.

This guide includes:

1. [Using search to find a division](#1-1-using-search-to-find-a-division)
2. [Marshalling individual and team events](#1-2-marshalling-individual-and-team-events)
3. [Adding an athlete (individual division)](#1-3-adding-an-athlete-individual-division)
4. [Adding a team and team roster (individual division)](#1-4-adding-a-team-and-team-roster-individual-division)
5. [Generating draw](#1-5-generating-draw)
6. [Customising draw](#1-6-draw-heats)

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# 1. Using search to find a division


* Tap the **Search** field on the Event dashboard to find the division you're marshalling

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/8/7/1/48714ddcbf925400/screenshot-2025-06-08-113615_1wbznu4.jpg)

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# 2. Marshalling individual and team events

* Ensure you are in the Athletes / Teams tab
* Click the **Scan to confirm** button if using wristbands or manually **Confirm** button for the athlete or teams you'd like to confirm into the division. *If you are using multiple devices to scan in athletes, you must refresh the page to pull through all marshalled athletes before drawing heats*

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/9/c/b/f/9cbff760881950/5f598e56-e6c0-4eb0-afba-041b11_174qb4k.png)

* You can see the **total confirmed** athletes at the top of the list
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/8/7/1/48714ddcbf925400/screencapture-liveheats-events_lj47qu.png)
* To view or edit their details click on their name
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/8/7/1/48714ddcbf925400/screencapture-staging-liveheat_5kn44c.png)
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# 3. Adding an athlete (individual division)

* Click **Add athletes** in the top right corner
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/8/7/1/48714ddcbf925400/screen-shot-2022-03-01-at-1515_1yjeyok.png)
* **Type or select** who you want to add
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/8/7/1/48714ddcbf925400/screen-shot-2022-03-01-at-1520_1lta8d3.png)
* Click on the **athlete name** to edit their detail (if needed)
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/8/7/1/48714ddcbf925400/screenshot-2025-06-08-113952_1q6doc8.jpg)
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# 4. Adding a team and team roster (individual division)

* Click **Add teams**
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/8/7/1/48714ddcbf925400/screen-shot-2022-03-01-at-1571_15m37w0.png)


* **Type or select** teams you want to add
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/8/7/1/48714ddcbf925400/screen-shot-2022-03-01-at-1572_mwvglp.png)
* Click on the **team name** to add the team’s athletes
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/8/7/1/48714ddcbf925400/screen-shot-2022-03-01-at-1572_9vp9vh.png)
* **Type or select** athletes
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/8/7/1/48714ddcbf925400/screenshot-2025-06-08-114224_a3irgx.jpg)

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# 5. Generating draw

* Click **Division settings** button
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/8/7/1/48714ddcbf925400/screencapture-liveheats-events_1t9supc.png)
* Enter **heat size** and how many athletes you want to **progress** per round (if multiple rounds)

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# 6. Draw heats

* Click **Draw heats** button (you may find this option under the button next to Event settings }
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/8/7/1/48714ddcbf925400/screenshot-2025-06-08-114411_1tdcauu.jpg)

[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JcHSMr1yZWUF_avg1NUTs2vzU3BngTezC6eqWR1VcXI/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JcHSMr1yZWUF_avg1NUTs2vzU3BngTezC6eqWR1VcXI/edit?usp=sharing)