DEVELOPMENT OF WEB-BASED SPORTS EVENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

ABSTRACT This project presents the design and implementation of a Web-Based Sports Event Management System tailored specifically for universities and secondary schools. The motivation behind this work stemmed from the challenges faced in managing sports events manually, such as inefficiency, data loss, and lack of coordination among stakeholders. The primary objective of this study was to develop a centralized platform that streamlines event planning, registration, scheduling, results recording, and general communication between athletes, officials, and administrators. A user-centered development approach was adopted, beginning with the analysis of the existing manual system, followed by the identification of system requirements through stakeholder input. The system was designed using structured modeling techniques, including use case and activity diagrams, while the development employed modern web technologies like HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, PHP, and MySQL for backend database management. Security features such as user authentication, role-based access control, and input validation were also integrated to protect sensitive data and ensure appropriate access. The final system offers functionalities such as athlete registration, event scheduling, result submission, and report generation. It significantly reduces the administrative burden on staff, eliminates paper-based errors, and enhances the experience of all participants. Testing and evaluation confirmed that the system meets its design goals, performs reliably under various user roles, and provides an intuitive interface for end users. In conclusion, the Web-Based Sports Event Management System demonstrates how technology can be effectively used to improve traditional school operations, offering a scalable and efficient solution that can be adopted by other educational institutions.