ZIPGym Tips

Computer Terms & Procedures
To help you learn how to use your PC & communicate better when talking about computers & ZIPGym, we have included some helpful terminology & procedures you may want to check out. These terms and procedures will help you to get more out of your computer for all the programs you use, not just ZIPGym! Click here for this helpful guide to terms & procedures.

Networking ZIPGym
Networking your computers has many advantages for your business. However, the world of networking has its challenges as well. Be prepared to invest time and money into your network system to make it work for you the way you want. Click here to get suggestions & tips on how to set up your network.

Backing Up Your Files
Do you really have a Backup? Many people have found out when it is too late that the "Backup" of their ZIPGym data would not work. Why not you ask? Because they were simply backing up their "Shortcut" and not their ZIPGym Files. Please be sure that when you make a copy of your files as a Backup that you are really able to open the Backup folder (copied folder) and see a long list of files—then you will know that the Backup will be valid if you were to ever need it.

Also, try not to keep the only true Backup on your computer but put it onto a CD or Zip Cartridge that is stored away from the computer.

Recovering Damaged Files
Sometimes you open up ZIPGym and the program says that you have a "Damaged File" and need to repair it. This doesn't happen very often, but when it happens it is usually because the computer crashed while you were running ZIPGym. Click here to get step by step instructions on how to fix these Damaged Files.

Inform your parents if their child's instructor will be gone
ZIPGym can help you improve your student retention. Parents appreciate being told what's going on when their child's instructor is not going to be in class. ZIPGym allows you to pull up a list of students by class or instructor. Then, you can write a quick post card in ZIPGym explaining why their instructor won't be in class next week. Print this card for each of the students it found and hand them out in class.

Make business cards for your staff members
ZIPGym can easily make business cards for every staff member you have with the click of a button. Print them on your office printer when you need more. This can be helpful for your business to have a more professional appearance.

Make Permanent Records
You should make a permanent record of your class enrollment, staff efficiency, and student enrollment each month for future comparison reports. ZIPGym version 9 and later does this all in one place from the Launcher screen. Click the button labeled "Make Permanent Records" and follow the directions you see on the screen. Remember, the computer only knows what you tell it. ZIPGym is easy to use, but you must follow the steps to make permanent records; ZIPGym will not do it automatically.

Back Up frequently
BACK UP FREQUENTLY! No computer is safe from possible damage or corruption. Don't be sorry. Back up everyday! I strongly suggest that you get a zip drive or a CD burner. You can back up onto either. Plus it is wise to take a copy of your back up off-site or place it in a fireproof safe.

ZIP Team Manager Tips

Never struggle with Meet Entry Forms again!
From the Meet Scheduler screen you can Automatically Print your meet entry forms. They are formatted just like the R&P form.

Year to Year Comparisons are easy
Save time and effort by letting ZIP Team Manager print out all types of comparisons of your athletes' abilities as well as the team's results.

One Place to keep all your teams' records
Keep accurate records from year to year. Though you may be working on this years team info, the program keeps all the records you have ever entered so you can keep all your records for your teams in one convenient place!

ZIP Bookings & Reservations:

Use the Calendar print-outs for easy verification of reservations
Print out your Party & Bouncer schedules as a calendar for easy reference. Pass the calendars out to your staff and have them mark up the paper copy if you like, then enter the data into the program & easily print the updated calendars.

Verify Payment Records at a glance
Check to see who is not paid up and have all their contact info at your fingertips (on-screen). From there you can call or send out notices of payment requirements all from within ZIPBookings & Reservations.

Manage Reservations with ease
Easily verify if a room is available for a party, or check to see when bouncers are available.