Events Calendar

Advanced Features

Managing Events in The Events Calendar Pro

Adding New Events

  1. Access the Events menu
    • Login to Admin dashboard
    • Navigate to Events in left sidebar
    • Click Add New
  2. Enter Event Details
    • Event Title: Enter the league/tournament name (e.g., “Spring Pistol League”)
    • Event Description: Add detailed information about the event
    • Event Category: Select appropriate category (League, Tournament, etc.)
    • Start Date & Time: Set when the event begins
    • End Date & Time: Set when the event concludes
    • All Day Event: Check if the event runs all day
    • Recurring Event: Set up if it’s a weekly/monthly league
    • Venue: Select “Ace’s Range” from dropdown or create new venue
    • Address: Ensure correct range address is populated
    • Website: Add registration or more info URL
    • Phone: Contact number for event inquiries
  3. Publish Event
    • Click Publish to make the event live

Editing Existing Events

  1. Go to Events → All Events
  2. Hover over the event you want to edit
  3. Click Edit link that appears
  4. Update any field as needed (title, description, dates, etc.)
  5. Click Update to save changes

Deleting events

  1. Go to Events → All Events
  2. Hover over the event to delete
  3. Click Trash link
  4. Event moves to Trash (can be restored if needed)

Quick Tips

  • Event Categories
    • Create categories like “Leagues”, “Tournaments”, “Special Events”
    • Assign colors to categories for visual organization
  • Recurring Leagues
    • Set up weekly leagues using recurring event feature
    • Use “Custom” recurrence for specific patterns (e.g., every other Tuesday)
  • Registration Management
    • Use Event Tickets add-on if available for online registration
    • Include registration deadlines in event description

Troubleshooting Common Issues

  • Event Not Showing on Calendar
    • Check event status (Published vs Draft)
    • Verify correct date/time settings
  • Recurring Event Problems
    • Edit the parent event, not individual occurrences
    • Check recurrence pattern settings
    • Verify end date for recurring series
  • Venue Issues
    • Ensure venue is properly saved and published
    • Check venue address formatting

Best Practices

  • Consistent Naming: Use clear, descriptive event titles
  • Complete Information: Always include date, time, cost, and contact info
  • Regular Updates: Keep event details current and accurate
  • Categories: Properly categorize events for better organization
  • SEO: Use relevant keywords in titles and descriptions