Removing a performance type from your event is a destructive action that cascades through all related data. A confirmation dialog warns you before proceeding.
What Gets Deleted
When you remove a performance type, the following data is permanently deleted:
| Data | Description |
|---|---|
| Entries | All event entries in sections that use this performance type |
| Entry dancers | Dancer assignments on those entries |
| Scores | All judge scores and criteria scores for those entries |
| Entry results | Placements, awards, and calculated results for those entries |
| Fee line items | Fee records associated with those entries |
| Schedule assignments | Links between entries and schedule items |
| Section scorecards | Scorecard assignments for sections with this type |
| Section configs | Section configurations that reference this type |
| Nominations | Competition nominations linked to those section configs |
| Competition performance type | The type's association with your event |
What Is NOT Deleted
- The performance type template itself: it remains available for use in other events
- Other performance types: only the one you remove is affected
- Non-section schedule items: breaks, awards, gala items, and other schedule blocks are untouched
- Studio and dancer registrations: studios and dancers remain registered for the event; only their entries under this type are removed
When Would I Remove a Performance Type?
Common reasons include:
- You added a type by mistake during setup
- No entries have been submitted for this type and you want to simplify
- You're restructuring sections before publishing
Can I Undo This?
No. This action cannot be undone. If you need the performance type back, you can re-add it, but all entries, scores, and section configurations will need to be recreated from scratch.
Best Practices
- Check entry counts first: the Performance Types table shows how many entries exist for each type
- Do this before publishing: removing a type after studios have submitted entries causes data loss
- Communicate with studios: if entries have already been submitted, inform affected studios before removing a type
- Consider hiding instead: if you want to prevent new entries without deleting existing ones, consider closing registration instead