Welcome for Observations for Windows (v3) and
the Observations Companion for Android (v3).
by
David Kuchmar
Welcome for Observations for Windows (v3) and
the
Observations Companion for Android (v3).
These
applications allows umpire coaches and observers to observe
and record observations at games in real time.
Specifically, it is aimed at observing field, boundary and
goal umpire observations. It supports emergency umpires
and interchange stewards if required. Furthermore, it is
configurable to add your own extras - or remove types you may
not need.
It can actually be configured to support any sport - even
though it is built for Australian Rules Football.
Observations for Windows runs on most Windows devices (PC, laptop, tablet).
Usability is greatly enhance by using the Observations Companion for Android - for match day recording of observations. The Observation Companion for Android allows you to spend your day at the football free from pen and paper, free from bulky computers or tablets, and allows you to simply use your Android Phone in your hand.
In addition
to v3, Observations v3 adds:
- substitution of umpires at any time in case you had or guessed the wrong umpires.
- keeping your own time during quarters - adding time on/off as needed
- saving quarter by quarter scores and displaying
- score worm, viewing, sending and printing
- standalone android version can now be used without Observations for Windows. You can use it to just follow the times and scores of any match - and send the scores, times and worm to anybody using most social media (email, SMS, Messenger, WhatsApp, Twitter have all been tested)
Click Here for the
installation page to install either or both
Applications and/or to download the Reference
Manual/Tutorial.
Note that
Observations for Windows MUST BE INSTALLED and USED
to take advantage of the Observations Companion for Android
for umpire observation functionality. However, the
Windows version need not be installed to only track scores and
times on the Companion. See the v3 reference manual for
more information.
When using
the Observations Companion for Android with Observations for
Windows, it is mandatory to have a Microsoft OneDrive account
(free).
NOTE that Apple
devices are NOT supported! Should you
require Apple support, the code is 90% ready to go and I
will progress if and when I can acquire a reasonable
sponsor.
Click Here for the
installation page where you can
- install either or both
Applications and
-download the Reference
Manual/Tutorial
Here is a little more information about Observations for Windows and the Observations Companion for Android.
