Administration Permissions for Competitions

Overview

This article outlines the different permissions available for Competitions in Foireann, what each role can do, and how to assign or remove those permissions.

Understanding and assigning the correct permissions ensures that users have the appropriate level of access while maintaining good governance and control.

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Table of Contents

1. Overview of Competition Permissions
2. Permission Types Explained
3. How to Assign Permissions
4. How to Remove Permissions
5. Best Practice

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1. Overview of Competition Permissions

There are three competition-related permissions available in Foireann:

1. Competition Administrator

2. Fixture Analyst

3. Match Official Administrator

Each role provides a different level of access to the Competitions section.

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2. Permission Types Explained

Competition Administrator

Competition Administrator provides full access to the Competitions section in Foireann.

Users with this permission can:

• Create new competitions

• Edit existing competitions

• Delete competitions

• Manage pools, fixtures, and results

• Fully administer competitions within their assigned unit (Club, County, or Province)

📝 Note: Competition Administrators do not need Club Admin permissions to manage competitions.

Match Official Administrator

Match Official Administrator is used specifically for managing referee and match official assignments.

Users with this permission can:

• Assign match officials to fixtures

• Manage referee appointments within competitions

This role provides limited access compared to Competition Administrator and does not allow:

• Creation or editing of competitions

• Full management of fixtures, pools, or results

📝 Note: Some match official–related tasks may still require assistance from a Club Admin, depending on the action being carried out.

Fixture Analyst

Fixture Analyst is a read-only role designed for users who need visibility of competitions without the ability to make changes.

Users with this permission can:

• View competitions, fixtures, and results

• Access competition information for reporting or analysis

• Monitor competition progress

Users with this role cannot:

• Create, edit, or delete competitions

• Modify fixtures, results, or pools

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3. How to Assign Permissions

📝 Note: You need to be listed as a Club Admin for your unit, in order to edit another member's permissions.

To assign a competition-related permission:

1. Navigate to Membership section

2. Search for the relevant member

Tick the checkbox beside their record, click member actions > update permissions. 

If the member has more than one unit listed in their profile, choose the relevant unit from the dropdown.

Choose the appropriate competition permission(s)

Save your changes by clicking the Update Permissions. 

Depending on the permission assigned, a icon may appear beside their name.

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4. How to Remove Permissions

To remove a competition-related permission:

Navigate to Membership section and Search for the relevant member

Tick the checkbox beside their record, click member actions > update permissions. 

If the member has more than one unit listed in their profile, choose the relevant unit from the dropdown.

Remove or deselect the permission(s)

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5. Best Practice Guidance

• Review competition permissions regularly at the start of each season

• Only assign Competition Administrator access where full control is required

• Use Fixture Analyst for reporting, media, or oversight roles

• Assign Match Official Administrator access only to those responsible for referee appointments