Watchfire Signs Adds Tournament Scoring, Other Enhancements to Ignite Sports

Watchfire has released an updated version of our scoreboard management software for arenas and venues across the country. Tournaments are common in many sports at the school
and recreational level, and video display owners have been requesting a way to incorporate this for their events.

Sports facilities hosting tournaments now can score up to four events simultaneously and display the matches on a single videoboard with new enhancements to Ignite Sports. It’s one of several updates that give you even more ways to keep track of the action and give fans an unforgettable experience regardless of the final score.

About Ignite Sports
Ignite Sports is a powerful scoring, entertainment and editing software for Watchfire video scoreboards at high schools, colleges and sports complexes. It adds excitement to sporting and other events with live video, animations and advertising. The all-in-one software makes it easy to score and time virtually any sport. Designed for those with little to no technical experience, Ignite Sports allows users to easily create and upload videos and images using a built-in editor or use Watchfire’s EasyArt library to create animations and graphics to fire up a crowd. Other popular features include the ability to integrate advertisements, segment displays and run audio playlists.

Tournament Scoring with Ignite
The ability to score and display multiple events simultaneously is one more way to keep teams informed and fans engaged. Whether it’s for basketball, soccer, lacrosse, gymnastics or another sport, everything will be displayed on a single location. Ignite Sports lets you wirelessly update the scores from individual laptops or tablets with instant synchronization to the main LED videoboard.

“Simultaneous, multi-event scoring is an exciting development,” said Kyle Dines, vice president of sports and indoor at Watchfire. “Armed with a tablet, each scorer operates independently, and all the results are displayed in different zones of the scoreboard. Schools and rec centers that host tournaments can benefit from community support, player visibility and revenue generation.”

Other New Ignite Sports Features
In addition to the new tournament scoring feature, Watchfire has added other enhancements to Ignite Sports that include:

Enhanced Tablet Scoring with a New, Intuitive Interface
This is ideal for operators who prefer to score the game from a seat in the stands. Clear labeling and one-button operation make scoring with a handheld tablet easy.

Advanced Wrestling Timing
In addition to a traditional wrestling scoreboard layout, teams can now display timing for injury and recovery to account for how different associations operate.

HD Video Support for High-Resolution Video
As more teams at all levels adopt larger video scoreboards, Ignite Sports is now able to support the high-resolution videos demanded by these displays while maintaining high-definition quality.

Integrated Design Tools
Rulers, snap-to guides and other new tools let users create fast and easy content without having to leave the software.

Ignite Sports display management software scores and times numerous sports, including football, soccer, basketball and softball. It is included with all Watchfire Signs sports displays and comes with training and support. More information is available at watchfiresigns.com/score. We provide free phone support for as long as you own your videoboard and operate it using Ignite Sports software.

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