Boundary Systems

Boundary Systems allow you to define performance area boundaries for your events and configure point penalties when performers exceed those boundaries. This feature is commonly used in marching arts, dance, and other activities where staying within a defined performance area is required.

What Are Boundary Systems?

A Boundary System defines a visual representation of the performance area boundaries along with an associated penalty value. When a performer or prop crosses outside the boundary lines, judges can apply a penalty deduction based on your configured settings.

For example, a color guard competition might use:

Standard Floor Boundary for indoor performances on a standard floor
Tarp Boundary for performances on a tarp-covered surface
Custom Venue Boundary for a specific venue with unique dimensions

Key Concepts

Group Types

Boundary systems are organized by the group types your organization uses (e.g., Color Guard, Percussion, Winds). Each group type can have multiple boundary systems configured, allowing you to define different boundaries for different competition formats or venues.

Boundary Images

Each boundary system includes a visual layout image that shows the performance area boundaries. This image is displayed to judges and staff so they understand exactly where the boundary lines are located.

Image Requirements:

Dimensions: 475 pixels wide by 250 pixels tall (exact)
Formats: PNG, JPG, or GIF only
Content: Should clearly show the boundary lines and any relevant markers

Penalty Values

Each boundary system has an associated penalty value. This is the point deduction applied each time a boundary violation occurs. The penalty can be any decimal value (e.g., 0.5, 1.0, 2.5).

Accessing Boundary Systems

Navigate to your organization
Click Settings in the top-right menu
Under Timing & Penalties Setup in the left sidebar, select Boundary Systems

Common Use Cases

Indoor Color Guard: Define floor boundaries for different venue sizes
Percussion Ensembles: Set up pit area boundaries
Marching Band: Configure field boundaries for different stadiums
Dance/Cheer: Mark performance area limits for competition mats

Boundary Systems work alongside other penalty-related features in CompetitionSuite:

Timer Systems: Track performance timing and apply time-related penalties
Counter Systems: Count specific occurrences and apply penalties
Scoring Systems: Integrate boundary penalties into overall scores

Next Steps

Create a Boundary System - Set up your first boundary system
Manage Boundary Systems - Edit, update, and remove boundary systems