Linking Events to a Master Event in Athlinks

Introduction

In Athlinks, linking events from multiple years is a simple process using a Master Event. Once you've Linked or Copied events to Athlinks, you can define a Master event. Every Athlinks event must be linked to a Master event. This guide will show you how to link events to a Master and unlink an event so it can be linked to a different Master.

This function of Athlinks should not be confused with an Event Series. Master events are designed to allow year-over-year linking and reporting for all events associated with the Master event.

Link an Unlinked Event to a Master

1. Log into start.athlinks.com and navigate to your My Events page.
2. Click the title of the Event you would like link to a Master event. This will direct you to the Event's Dashboard.
3. Click the Create Link button.
   
4. In the window that appears, select the round radio button for a different existing Master Event to link the event to or enter a name to create a New Master, then check the box next to the event(s) you want linked to the Master. Click OK to finalize the change.
   

You will be redirected to the Master Event dashboard. From there, you can Edit the master event's information, view Total finishers by year for all connected events, and view linked Events and their information. You also have the ability to merge events.

Unlink an Event to Link to a Different Master

1. Log into start.athlinks.com and navigate to your My Events page.
2. Click the title of the Event whose Master event you would like to change. This will direct you to the Event's Dashboard.
3. Click the Master Event name.

In the next window, click the word "Unlink" next to the event.

In the window that appears, select the round radio button for a different existing Master Event to link the event to or enter a name to create a New Master, then check the box next to the event(s) you want linked to the Master. Click OK to finalize the change.

You'll be redirected to the new Master dashboard.