Restore a deleted recurring competition
If a recurring competition is deleted by mistake, you do not always need to rebuild it from the beginning. This guide explains how deleted competitions are stored, how to locate the correct record, and when you can use the **Undo** option to restore it. You will also learn how to use a deleted competition as a template if direct restoration is not available.
When a competition belongs to a recurring series and one instance is deleted, the key steps are:
- Find the deleted competition in the Events area.
- Confirm that you have opened the correct deleted record.
- Use **Undo** to restore the competition when this option is available.
- If **Undo** is not available, use the deleted record as a reference and copy its setup details into a new competition.
This approach helps you understand both the quickest recovery option and the fallback method if restoration is not possible.
Before you start
To follow these steps effectively, it helps to have:
- The competition name (for example, **Sunday Stableford**).
- The approximate date of the deleted competition.
Knowing the name and date allows you to distinguish between similar competitions, especially when multiple recurring events share the same name.
## How to restore the competition
1. Go to **Events and Competitions**.
This is where all competition records, including deleted ones, are managed.
2. Use the search box to search for the competition name, for example **Sunday Stableford**.
Searching by name quickly narrows the list of events you need to review.
3. In the results, enable **Show deleted competitions** so deleted items appear in the list.
Deleted competitions are hidden by default; turning this on ensures you can see and work with them.
4. Review the list carefully and open the correct deleted competition.
- Check the competition date before opening it so you do not select an older deleted competition by mistake.
5. Once you are in the deleted competition, look for a message confirming that the competition was deleted recently.
This message helps you confirm that you are working with the correct instance.
6. If you see an **Undo** option, click it to restore the competition.
The **Undo** action returns the competition to an active state with its existing settings, saving you from having to recreate it.
Example
Consider a recurring Sunday competition where the **31 May** round was deleted by mistake:
- You search for **Sunday Stableford**.
- You enable **Show deleted competitions**.
- You open the **31 May** competition and see the message **This competition was deleted four days ago**.
- Clicking **Undo** restores that specific competition instance with its previous configuration.
This illustrates how recently deleted competitions can usually be recovered quickly.
## If you cannot restore it
Sometimes the **Undo** option is not available. Even then, the deleted competition is still valuable as a reference:
1. Open the deleted competition record.
2. Go into the competition details or setup area.
3. Review the settings (such as format, tees, entries, and dates).
4. Create a new competition and copy those settings manually.
By treating the deleted competition as a template, you ensure that the recreated event closely matches the original, even if it cannot be restored automatically.
## Troubleshooting tips
- If you find multiple deleted competitions with the same name, always confirm the date before taking action. This reduces the risk of restoring or copying the wrong event.
- If the competition does not appear in the list, double-check that **Show deleted competitions** is enabled.
- If you open the wrong deleted competition, use the back navigation and select the entry with the correct date instead.
- When a competition was deleted recently, always look for **Undo** before you spend time recreating anything.
## Outcome
By understanding how deleted recurring competitions are stored and how the **Undo** function works, you can:
- Restore recently deleted competitions quickly and accurately.
- Use deleted competitions as reliable references when you need to recreate them.
- Reduce the risk of losing important competition configurations or needing to rebuild them from memory.