Help & answers

Frequently asked questions.

Everything you need to know before, during and after your competition. Can't find what you're looking for? Email us.

Getting Started
How much does Taekwondo Competition Manager cost? +

Five flexible plans:

Quick Match £39 — 1 ring, 16 contestants, live scoring. Great for sparring nights.

Starter £149 — 1 ring, 50 contestants, brackets, CSV import, custom branding.

Standard £349 — 4 rings, 200 contestants, paid registration, certificates, exports.

Professional £799 — Unlimited everything, OBS overlays, referee mode, priority support.

Federation £7,999/year — Unlimited annual events, sub-user accounts, priority support.

Need a different mix? Use our Bespoke Package configurator for a custom plan. See the full breakdown on our pricing page.

Is there a free trial or demo? +

Yes — try the live Quick Match demo right in your browser. No credit card needed.

For a guided walkthrough of the full platform with one of our team, request a demo.

Do I need to install any software? +

No. Everything runs in a standard web browser. No downloads, no apps, no installations.

Operators, judges, referees and audience displays all access the system via URL — works on any laptop, tablet or phone.

Does it work for both ITF and WT taekwondo? +

Yes. The system manages competition structure — brackets, rounds, scoring — independently of ruleset. Works for ITF, WT and independent styles, plus karate, kickboxing and other martial arts.

How quickly can I set up a competition? +

Under 5 minutes for a basic event. Import your contestant list via CSV, generate brackets with one click, and you're ready.

Competition Day
How many rings can I run at once? +

Quick Match and Starter: 1 ring. Standard: 4 rings. Professional and Federation: unlimited rings. Need a different number? Use the Bespoke Package configurator — extra rings from £25 each, configurations are activated within 24 hours.

Can volunteers use the system without accounts? +

Yes. Generate device links for each role — operator, referee, judges and scoreboard — and share either the secure URL or a 4-digit PIN. No login credentials, no app install. Perfect for recruiting local volunteers on the day.

What devices work with the system? +

All you need is an internet connection and a web browser. Phones, tablets, laptops and desktops all work — anything in current everyday use.

For best results: a tablet for the operator, phones for judges, and a TV or projector for the audience scoreboard.

What if my venue's wifi drops during the event? +

The system needs an internet connection to sync scores in real time across devices. We strongly recommend a 4G/5G mobile hotspot as a backup at any event — even a single phone tethered to the operator console keeps the platform live if venue wifi flakes. Brief drops auto-reconnect when the connection returns; long outages will pause real-time sync until you're back online.

How does the audience display work? +

A dedicated URL displays live scores, current match, upcoming fixtures and rankings. Project it onto a TV or large screen — updates automatically as matches progress.

Registration & Entries
Can contestants register online before the event? +

Yes. Create free or paid registration forms and share the link. Entries land in your Registration tab for review — when you click Approve, the registrant is added to your contestant list automatically and appears in the draw. Customisable fields, entry fees, payment options — all syncs to your event.

Does paid registration handle payments? +

Yes — powered by Stripe. Entry fees are collected from contestants online and paid out to you, minus a small platform fee. PCI-compliant, secure.

Can I import my entry list from a spreadsheet? +

Yes. CSV import with columns for name, club and category. Upload your spreadsheet, contestants are added instantly. Make corrections anytime before or during the event.

What happens with no-shows? +

Use the Sign-In / Attendance feature to mark which contestants have arrived. Remove no-shows from brackets before generating matches — saves time and avoids empty fixtures.

After the Competition
Can I print certificates? +

Yes. Print-ready certificates for both winners and participants — bulk print, save as PDF from your browser, or email straight from the platform. Includes contestant name, category, placement and your event details. Fully branded with your logo.

How long is my competition data stored? +

90 days after your event ends. Email reminders at 30 and 7 days before expiry. Export everything as CSV before the window closes, or pay £10/month to extend storage.

Can I export my data? +

Yes. CSV download from the admin panel. All results, scores and match data included. Use for your records, analysis, or import into another system.

Pricing & Billing
Can I upgrade my package? +

Yes — upgrade anytime from your dashboard. Mid-event upgrades take effect immediately. We credit your existing payment toward the upgrade cost.

What payment methods do you accept? +

Visa, Mastercard, American Express via Stripe. Federation tier customers can also pay by bank transfer.

Do prices include VAT? +

Prices shown are in GBP. VAT is added at checkout for UK customers based on registration status. Your invoice itemises the VAT separately.

Technical & Security
Can I stream my competition on OBS? +

Yes — Professional and Federation include OBS streaming overlays. Transparent browser sources for scoreboard, ticker and bracket views. Copy the URL, paste into OBS, done.

Is the system secure? +

Yes. All data is encrypted in transit (SSL/TLS). Device links use PINs to prevent unauthorised access. We don't store unnecessary personal data. GDPR-compliant.

Can I customise the branding? +

Yes. Upload your logo — it appears on scoreboards, certificates and audience displays. Available from Starter and above. Customise colours and text to match your club or federation.

Who do I contact for support? +

Email tkd@webmatter.co.uk. We aim to respond within 24 hours. Professional and Federation customers get priority support with a 4-hour response.

Still have questions?

Try the free live demo or get in touch — we're happy to help.

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