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Running an event is a large undertaking. While there is room for a FAQ on "how to run a good event", sometimes a good start is "what shouldn't I do".

This list is partially compiled from a [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2666816180/permalink/10156686741116181/ post] on the Facebook SCA Kingdom of the Middle page.

== Gate (Troll) ==

* Long lines. Especially near the peak check-in time for the event.
* Poorly placed check-in tables.
* Bad workflow to go from check-in (signing into the event, checking membership card), to the cash box to pay, to picking up your event token.
** Not having a per-registration check-in.

== Scheduling ==

* The scheduled events not starting on time, or going over time. These two feed on each other.

== Site ==

* No site maps. (Where is this thing at?)
* Site maps that name things differently than the site owner has posted.
* Lack of signs.
** Signs aren't big enough.
* No Info Point.
* Lack of Accessible parking.
** Lack of event contact/steward to arrange for handicap parking.
* Lack of general accessibility considerations for the mobility impaired.
* Lack of place to put stuff during the day.
** Not specific to day camps. Coat check/cloak rooms, armor bags, etc.
** Need a place to unload.
* Lack of an appropriate clothes changing area.
* Lack of open areas for hangout.

== Information ==

* No, or poor master schedule.
* Lack of good instructions to reach the site.
** Address of site should be cleanly reachable from multiple online maps.
** Good signs at key road points leading to site.
* No information on website. (The infamous, "TBD" or "Coming soon!")
** Or information that appears only a day or two before the event. This prevents pre-planning of whether you want to attend.
* Inaccurate information on the website.
* Bad website layout (structural).
* Website design that interferes with its usability, especially on mobile devices.
* Groups aren't experienced creating websites, thus leading to poor website planning or implementation. (Need templates!)
* Lack of central place to coordinate ride-share.
* Feast/lunch taverns don't post allergy information ahead of time, or provide a contact to inquire about it.
* No list of nearby hotels.

== Logistics ==

* Lack of volunteers.
** Arguably, lack of planned staff. If your event requires a certain number of volunteers to run, and you don't get them, this is a failure of planning.
* Bad communication channels during the event.
** Who is charge of Thing
** Do they know how to find the appropriate person
** Are other event staff empowered to make decisions if that person can't be found? How do they communicate that decision afterwards?
* Lunch taverns (or other easy food) lacking, causing people to need to leave site.
* Lack of alternate activities. E.g. "what do you do if you're a non-fighter at a fighting event?"
* Lack of "porters". I.e. people volunteering to help do unload, etc.
** Important for mobility impaired individuals.
* Lack of a "kid friendly" space.
* No coordinated [[Crash Space]]

== See Also ==

[[How To - Running an Event]]

[[Category:Events]]

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