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Event management: create events, collect RSVPs and check members in

You create events in the admin panel, choose per event whether it appears on your public page, collect Event RSVPs from members in the portal, and check attendees in from the staff console. The RSVP records intent; the check-in verifies attendance and can award Reward Spins.

For Club owners · Last updated 2026-07-15

  1. Create the event

    In the admin panel, open Events and create a new event: title, date, start time, description and an image. Events support an end time and recurring schedules, so a weekly session only needs to be created once.

  2. Decide who can see it

    Each event has a public toggle. Public events appear on your club's public page, where anyone can find them; non-public events are only visible to members inside the portal. Use public events to attract new members and members-only events for the community.

  3. Collect Event RSVPs

    Members see the event in the portal calendar and tap RSVP to say they plan to attend. An Event RSVP is a member's stated intent to attend, not a record of attendance, and the member can cancel it before the event. The RSVP list tells you how many people to expect.

  4. Check members in at the door

    On the day of the event, staff open the staff console and check each member in, either by entering the member code or by picking the member from the RSVP list. The check-in is the verified record that the member actually attended.

  5. Reward attendance

    A check-in can award Reward Spins: extra spins on the club's prize wheel, added to the member's spin balance. Set the number of spins on the event, and attendance becomes something members chase instead of something you chase.

Event RSVP vs Preregistration

Event RSVP vs Preregistration
Event RSVPPreregistration
WhoMembers onlyNon-members or members
What it isA member's stated intent to attend an event; not the same as attendanceAn advance booking for a future visit, with disclaimer and age confirmation
Where it happensThe event calendar in the member portalA public preregistration link shared by the club
How it is confirmedStaff check the member in at the door; the verified attendance record can award Reward SpinsStaff approve it in the Pre-registrations queue

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between an Event RSVP and a check-in?

The Event RSVP is the member saying they plan to attend; the check-in is the staff-verified record that they actually did. Only the check-in counts as attendance, and only the check-in can award Reward Spins.

Can people who are not members see my events?

Yes. If you mark the event as public, it appears on your club's public page, which anyone can visit and search engines index. Non-public events stay inside the member portal.

Can a member cancel an RSVP?

Yes. Members can cancel an Event RSVP from the portal at any time before the event.

Do I need Preregistration for events?

No. Preregistration is for advance visit bookings, typically by people who are not members yet. For events, members use the Event RSVP and staff confirm attendance with the check-in.

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